Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 7 - 13 April 2022 Issue 1918

Issue No. 1918

Safe Easter MARBELLA Council plans to have 300 people on the streets over Easter in order to ensure the safety of those taking part in the processions as well as the many visi‐ tors who will arrive each day.

There will be 150 Local Police on duty, supported by 60 vol‐ unteers from Civil Protection as well as two teams from the fire departments in Marbella and San Pe‐ dro alongside paramedics and those trained in first aid and the use of defib‐ rillators.

Special attention will be given to po‐ tential choke points such as Marbella Old Town and Orange Square.

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NO MORE MASKS! NEW REGULATION: The news will be welcomed by businesses and tourist hotspots across Spain.

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Sun protection P A S EO M A R I T I M O F u e n g i r o l a will have 64 new pergolas con‐ structed in order to protect visi‐ tors from the sun.

Mayor Ana Mula explained on Friday April 1 that the new cover‐ ings for the seafront will cost €1.9 million and it will take 89 days to install them all. The project should be complete by the beginning of July.

The pergolas will have different sizes depending on the dimen‐ sions of the accesses. The awnings will create shaded areas and each will look the same but will range in length from 13.95 metres to 19

Credit: Fuengirola Council

Mayor Ana Mula explained the pergola plan on the Paseo.

metres.

The supports are made from steel, specially treated to with‐ stand erosion, and are made up of pillars and beams that are covered with prestressed fabrics which have a guaranteed durability of 15 years. According to the mayor, they can withstand gusts of wind of up to 100 kilometres per hour.

The project also includes the in‐ stallation of public lighting using LED strips, which will allow the council to regulate both the inten‐ sity of night lighting and its colour, which can be varied depending on what is required.

Motorhome ban BENALMADENA has banned large motorhomes from parking on urban roads fol‐ lowing a plenary session of the council on March 31.

Any motorhome or similar vehicle weighing more than 3,500 kilograms will be

banned from long term park‐ ing on urban roads except in places specifically authorised for motorhomes.

The ordinance does con‐ template that motorhome drivers can carry out stop‐ ping and parking manoeu‐ vres on urban roads in the municipality, provided that they do not hinder traffic or constitute a risk for other road users.

The regulatory text sets a maximum parking time for these vehicles on urban roads and adjacent spaces that are outside the exclu‐ sive parking areas. These times are from 9am to 10pm from June 21 to September 21 and from 9am to 9pm the rest of the year.

In 2021, the first exclusive parking area for mo‐ torhomes was launched in the municipality, in a space within the La Paloma fair‐ grounds in Arroyo de la Miel and the ordinance does al‐ low for other spaces to be made available should the council so wish.

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Welcome news MASKS will no longer be mandatory indoors in Spain af‐ ter Easter following a decision from the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS) on Wednesday, April 6.

Spain’s Minister of Health Carolina Darias informed the CISNS that they will be withdrawn from use from April 20.

The new regulation will come into force when it is pub‐ lished in the Official State Gazette.

The decision comes after a request from several au‐ tonomous communities, such as Madrid, who said the mandatory measure is no longer an effective way to con‐ trol the transmission of the coronavirus.

The news will be welcomed by businesses and tourist hotspots across Spain, which have struggled with forced closures, regulations and rules over the past two years since the virus for first detected in the country.

News that the Spanish Ministry of Health has declared Spain officially open to unvaccinated UK travellers ‐ requir‐ ing only a lateral flow test taken in the last 24 hours ‐ could be considered further cause for celebration for the coun‐ try’s tourist trade as summer approaches and signs that things may be beginning to return to ‘normal’.

However, according to initial reports, masks are likely to remain mandatory in health centres, nursing homes and on public transport, while experts have advised the govern‐ ment to recommend a ‘responsible use’ of masks in vulner‐ able situations; when a safety distance of one and a half metres cannot be maintained and in places where there is no good ventilation, such as shopping centres, supermar‐ kets, shops, cinemas, museums and bars.

The mandatory use of masks indoors has been the last prevention measure against Covid to remain in force two years after the start of the pandemic. On February 10, it was no longer compulsory for masks to be used outdoors.

On Monday, April 4, reports suggested that the measure could be dropped before Easter, however, Spain’s Minister of Health was keen to retain the requirement until well af‐ ter the long weekend due to concerns that Easter could cause a spike in Covid cases if removed too early.

Trans Visibility KNOWN as a town and coun‐ cil that pride themselves on inclusiveness, Torremolinos mayor Margarita del Cid hosted an event to celebrate the International Day of Trans Visibility on March 31.

Organised by the Delega‐ tion of Equality, three trans activists Benjamin Santiago, Marcia Bellido and Cris Garcia spoke about their journeys,

the problems they have faced and the way in which they have overcome prejudice.

The mayor thanked all three for their testimonies “for showing us with your vital example that there are no valid stereotypes or labels, that we all have the right to show our identity in freedom without prejudice.”

The exhibition Our Trans Lives Matter by the Andalu‐ cian Trans Association Sylvia Rivera ATA was later inaugu‐ rated at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre which is open until April 7.

It is an interactive exhibition that through 15 real experi‐ ences wants to bring, from ev‐ eryday life, the life of trans youth to society in general sending a message of hope to all trans youth.

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NIBS EXTRA Record prices A REPORT from the Nation‐ al Institute of Statistics shows that occupancy in ho‐ tels in Marbella in February was at a level similar to those prior to the pandemic and the average price per room earned was the high‐ est since records were first kept.

Marina profit FOR this sixth year running, Benalmadena marina has recorded a profit, this time of just over €117,000, but due to the possibility that the cost of removing the vessel known as Willow from the marina, the coun‐ cil has agreed to retain €50,000 until final costs are known.

Easter alternatives WITH children on holiday from school during Easter Week, the Fuengirola De‐ partment of Youth is offer‐ ing a number of different leisure options for them in‐ cluding architecture, video game creation and magic.

To find out more email youth@fuengirola.org or call 952 461 842.

Nursery schools PARENTS resident in Es‐ tepona have until May 3, to submit applications for new admissions to the Municipal Nursery Schools of El Nido, Calan‐ cha, El Mar, Los Pitufos and Cancelada for the 2022/23 academic year.

There are 200 places for those aged 16 weeks and three years.

Broadway dream AT 81‐years‐of‐age, long term Torremolinos resi‐ dent, the dancer Jose Losa‐ da, who is better known as Carrete de Malaga, will ful‐ fil a lifetime dream by dancing on Broadway as the star of documentary Quijote en Nueva York which tells the story of his life.

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Cudeca at 30

BENALMADENA mayor Victor Navas helped celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cudeca Foundation at a ceremony held on Wednesday March 30.

Dr Marisa Martin, Chief Executive and Medical Director of Cudeca Hospice and cofounder with Joan Hunt, opened the event by explaining what this anniversary means: “Thirty years of caring in a very special way for more than 17,000 people with cancer and other advanced illnesses. Adding life to their days, as the Foundation’s motto says. Many lives touched and much life added.

Credit: Cudeca Foundation

CEREMONY: Celebrating 30 years of Cudeca.

“A project that in 30 years has received the unconditional support of the whole of Malaga community, which generously sustains it, 2,150 regular donors, 900 volunteers, general donors, private companies, town councils, Malaga Provincial Council, Ministry of Health and Fami-

lies, makes this palliative care project a reality.”

It has become a national and international reference with 105 professionals, including doctors, nurses, auxiliary nurses and support staff, psychologists, social workers and physiotherapists.

Special mention was made

of the resident expat community, especially the British, who were the main and almost the only support in Cudeca’s first 15 years. The word ‘hospice’, the sunflower, so defining of Cudeca’s essence, are imported from the UK, the cradle of palliative care.

Among the events that will celebrate this anniversary are the Cudeca Walkathon on May 28, a Scientific Conference on Paediatric Palliative Care and Volunteering which will take place in October and November, and a charity concert at the Cervantes Theatre in Malaga Capital on November 30.

Recognising Educating riders its residents TORREMOLINOS holds its first Foreign Residents Weekend this April in the Plaza del Remo de la Cari‐ huela.

Previously only running for a single day, this year it expands to two days, April 23 and 24 and is open from 11am to 11pm each day.

Perhaps having seen the popularity of the Fuengiro‐ la event which takes place at the end of April and at‐ tracts thousands of visi‐ tors, the Torremolinos Council wants to recognise those foreign residents who live in the municipali‐ ty.

Currently there are more than 14,000 foreign‐ ers living in Torremolinos and they represent 20 per cent of the town’s popula‐ tion and have an impor‐ tant role to play.

Mayor Margarita del Cid said: “An event that has been programmed around a gastronomic fair, crafts

and musical performances that will surely delight resi‐ dents and visitors during that weekend, with up to 15 nationalities present through its cuisine, its works and their musical styles.”

THE Local Police in Estepona have been on the streets keep‐ ing an eye open for drivers of personal mobility vehicles (VMP) such as electric scooters who may be breaking the new regulations issued by the Gen‐ eral Directorate of Traffic.

VMP are those that have a maximum speed of 25 kilome‐ tres per hour, with one or more wheels, that have no more than one seat and are

Aid for Ukraine A CARAVAN of taxis arrived in Poland on the evening of April 1, bringing much needed supplies from Marbella and getting ready to bring back Ukrainian refugees.

It was organised by Aguja Solidaria which was founded in 2020 at a time when the pandemic had caught everyone by surprise and a group of sewers started making masks and PPE, eventually growing to 400 volunteers who also provided food for those in need.

They quickly became involved in collecting funds and goods for relief in Ukraine and this activity resulted in the caravan which was coordinated with the Rotary Club San Pedro Alcantara and Taxi Marbella with the financial and logistical assistance of Madness Cars Marbella.

Prior to setting off to Poland, the organisers had al‐ ready welcomed a number of refugees to the Marbella area and will continue to work to help those suffering from the Russian invasion.

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propelled by an electric motor.

Riders should be aware of the traffic regulations that must be taken into account and the type of road on which they can circulate, pavements, pedestrian areas, interurban roads, highways, motorways, crossings and urban tunnels being prohibited.

In addition, use of telephone or headphones whilst riding are not allowed.

VMP drivers who failed to comply with the regulations were stopped and informed of the new traffic regula‐ tions, as well as the sanc‐ tions contemplated for these infractions.

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Work at Triple A MARBELLA Council con‐ tinues with work on the Triple A animal shelter which is scheduled to be completed within a year and increase the area to almost 2,000 sqm.

Mayor Angeles Munoz visited the works on Fri‐ day April 1 together with the councillor for Works, Diego Lopez, and the General Director of Health, Lisandro Vieytes, meeting its president, Elise Dunweber.

“We were very aware of the importance of modernising and updat‐ ing these facilities be‐ cause our objective is to guarantee animal welfare and that the main associ‐ ation in this area has all the necessary resources,” Munoz said.

In the first phase of op‐ erations, the infrastruc‐ ture for sanitation and water supply had to be tackled and this was achieved with the coop‐ eration of Hidralia in re‐ sponse to the environ‐ mental requirements of the Seprona division of the Guardia Civil.

During this and subse‐ quent work, some 500 cats and dogs have been housed in an area sup‐ plied and equipped by the Council.

When all of the work is completed, the shelter will be able to house 700 animals with newly con‐ structed compounds.

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THERE will be a number of informative tours of Mijas Pueblo during April and May and those taking part will be accompanied by tourist guides Sandra Gallardo and Pia Bruunare. Entitled Mijas Secrets, these cultural tours are offered in three languages, given that 30 per cent of the residents in the municipality are foreigners. The tours are available in English, German and Scandinavian and at a reduced price of between €12 and €15 per per‐ son. Organised by the Mijas Foreigners Department, on April 8 and 15, the tours will concentrate on Mijas as an area of artisan interest with visits to workshops that are both traditional and modern. Then on April 10 and 17, the focus will be on the Mijas of yesterday and today.

Finally, May 15 and 29 will take in an exploration of lo‐ cal viticulture which dates back to the 16th century.

To make a booking or discover more email mijasse cret@gmail.com or call 678 155 553.

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Hero expat Marine saves 21 Ukrainian refugees FORMER Royal Marine Commando, Richard McEnery, has led a party of heroic volunteers on an emotional journey to the Poland‐Ukraine bor‐ der, safely bringing back 21 Ukrainian refugees for relocation in Spain.

The team of volunteers from the organisation Hope4U Ukraine, which was founded by Richard, his wife Lauren and the two directors of BayRadio Andrew Stammers and Daniel Sanders, set off to Krakow, Poland, on March 25 and arrived back in Spain on March 29.

Kal Sutherland, one of the volun‐ teers, said: “We set off with a list of people we were going to collect, but we knew that list was fluid, that’s the nature of the situation.

The take home is that 21 people are now safe and that is incredible.”

When asked about his motivation to create the organisation, McEnery said: “I had considered fighting due to my former profession, but re‐ alised I could do more to assist by offering this kind of help. Our or‐ ganisation is contacted by three to five families every day. The unique‐ ness of our charity is the ongoing

support we provide, especially when it comes to accommodation.

Key donations are accommodation, medical supplies and financial sup‐ port.”

Daniel Sanders said: “This is something happening close to home, people can see how their do‐ nations make a difference.

“Five euros, driving someone to an appointment, anything you can d o t o h e l p r e a l l y m a k e s a d i f f e r‐ ence,” added Sutherland.

Hope4U is in the process of ob‐ taining the necessary licensing that will allow them to relocate refugees from anywhere in the world. They are also setting up a clothing centre, a community cen‐ tre and a youth centre in the Vall de Pop region.

For those interested in housing refugees, Hope4U can provide the necessary legal contracts for a three‐month period, as well as making sure the refugees are fully vetted.

To find out more about donating or volunteering at Hope4U please visit the following website: www.bayradio.fm/donate.

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Age Care Easter Fayre ON Saturday, April 9, Age Care is holding an Easter Fayre from 11am until 2pm at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, raising funds for Age Care and the people of Ukraine.

The Fayre will be opened by councillor Arancha Lopez accompanied by Katja Thirion of the Foreigner’s Department in La Cala, they are also expecting councillor Bill Anderson to attend.

There will be a wide variety of stalls of‐ fering artisan crafts, fashion items, jew‐ ellery, ornaments, and home‐made baked goods. Refreshments will also be available and there will be live music, along with a grand raffle!

Everyone is welcome to go along and enjoy the Fayre and the stalls whilst rais‐ ing money for two very important causes.

Age Care Association is a small organi‐

PRINCE WILLIAM and Kate are considering a move to Windsor as soon as this summer to be nearer the Queen. The royal couple are said to have first looked at various royal mansions at Windsor, including Prince An‐ drew’s Royal Lodge.

And, a source said on Monday April 4 that the reasons for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to move to Windsor are mounting because Andrew “spends a lot of time with the Queen.”

“There is not a man, woman or child who would not say he had every right to be at Philip’s thanksgiving. But the family have been adamant there’s no way back. There

EASTER FAYRE: Raising funds for Age Care.

sation whose aim is to help improve the lives of the elderly English‐ speaking com‐ munity as well as other nationalities. Age Care hold coffee mornings in six loca‐ tions, where people can socialise and make friends as well as receive help and advice on many issues.

Royal move are real fears that despite being banished from The Firm in January, he is using his closeness to the Queen as a springboard back into public life,” the source added.

Andrew has been forced to step back from public life over his association with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Earlier this month it was reported that the Queen had decided to make Windsor Castle her permanent home and main resi‐ dence.

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Bill Brady passes ON Tuesday, April 5, the Cos‐ ta del Sol lost a true gentle‐ man, Bill Brady, who had been a resident of Spain for more than 30 years.

Bill Brady passed away aged 71 on the Costa del Sol close to his beloved wife Patty.

She told the Euro Weekly News: “He was the most won‐ derful person I have ever met in my life.

“He was always there for other people and no one who met him could not have loved him.”

Loss of a gentleman.

EWN Sales Director Ben‐ jamin Wickham said: “I have

known Bill for many years and this news saddens me so.

“A beautiful man inside and out and I wished I had taken more time while you were still with us.

“We don’t say goodbye Bill, its just Hasta Luego mi amigo. I know we will see each other again one day.

“Meanwhile, have a scotch in the sky and know you are in all our hearts. Lots of love, your friend Benjamin and everyone at the Euro Weekly News fami‐ ly.”

Donations for Ukraine WITH the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Euro Weekly News has been keeping up‐to‐date on where items can be donated on the Costa del Sol, Mallorca and the Costa Blanca.

The Gravy Boat Bar in Benalmade‐ na, located on Terramar Alto 29630 Benalmadena, have been collecting donations and the first load was re‐ cently sent to Poland via the Red Cross in Malaga. The Gravy Boat is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am

until 10pm.

For more information and to con‐ tact Andy and Elaine at the Gravy Boat, take a look on their Facebook page.

The Red Cross in Benalmadena has found a warehouse where items will be boxed up and transported to Poland for those in need.

Items required include bedding, clothing for all ages, coats, toys, non perishable food and blankets.

Will not rest BARBARIC CRIMES: The perpetrators will be brought to justice.

THE UK will not rest until Putin fails and Ukraine prevails, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned.

Speaking at the British Embassy in Poland on Monday April 4, Truss said: “What we have seen on the streets of Irpin and Bucha are scenes we will never forget.

We have seen butchery, evidence of rape and sexual violence as well as the indis‐ criminate killing of civilians.

“We will ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice for these barbaric crimes. And together with our allies we will step up our efforts to stop Putin’s ap‐ palling war. Three weeks ago, the UK led

41 states to refer these atrocities to the International Criminal court. The UK mili‐ tary and police are providing technical as‐ sistance to the investigations. And the Metropolitan Police War Crimes unit has commenced the collection of evidence.

We are working very closely with the Ukrainian government on this,” she said.

The UK is also launching a £10 million civil society fund to support organisations in Ukraine, including those helping the vic‐ tims of conflict‐related sexual violence.

“We will not rest until these criminals have been brought to justice,” the Foreign Secretary added.

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Marbella couple warn of housing scam A N expat couple in Marbella are warning others after becoming the victims of a housing scam on the Costa del Sol. O n S unday, February 27, Lynda and J ames Kayll say they saw an ad on Facebook Marketplace showing a property available for rent in the area of Guadalmina, Marbella.

The property was a semi-detached chalet and once Lynda had contacted the person who claimed to own the property, who they say went under an assumed name, they were told that they would need to make a deposit of €1,500 for the reservation, which they did.

A ccording to the statement given to the police by Lynda, all their conversations took place via email and the alleged fraudster even sent a photo of her personal documentation to show that she could be trusted.

She then told them that in addition to the deposit that they had already paid, they would need to pay for the month in advance. They were surprised to be told that instead of the original amount of €1,500, they would only need to pay €1,200 if they made the payment

BE CAREFUL: Lynda Kayll (left) lost thousands after falling victim to a Facebook scam.

early. Lynda, originally from S outh Africa, and James, from London, made the payment to the same bank account.

After they had made the second payment, the con artist said that

they could go to the property in Los Monteros on March 25. However, from M arch 8, Lynda began to receive emails from another email address, and not from the supposed owner.

S he and her husband went to the address in Los Monteros on the date that had been agreed upon, but there was no sign of the woman who claimed to be the owner. T hey knocked on the door of the property that they had supposedly reserved with their deposit. The man who opened the door informed them that it was his house and it was not for rent, nor was it the first time that someone had come and asked about it.

T he devastated couple have since contacted the police, denouncing the alleged con artist and are now warning others not to fall for a similar housing scam.

Lynda told the Euro Weekly News: “ W e were excited at finding such a fantastic deal and it was an enormous blow to find out it was a scam.

“They assured us the money was going into ESCROW and we had been sent all of the woman’s identity documents, making it harder to see that it was all a con.”

She added: “I would like to warn everyone to be very careful.

“I grew up in Africa and am very streetwise so if they can fool me, that can fool you too.”

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Employment growth THE number of national in‐ surance contributors in sea‐ sonally adjusted terms stood at 19,958,479 people in February, an increase of 23,998 or 0.12 per cent more compared to the previous month.

This is the highest level in Spain’s historical series, after 11 consecutive months of growth. The first quarter of 2022 closed with the cre‐ ation of 119,000 jobs, de‐ spite the uncertainty gener‐

ated by the war in Ukraine.

Compared to the previous quarter, employment has grown by more than 170,000 jobs, exceeding the growth recorded in the pre‐ pandemic years. March fig‐ ures exceed the 472,615 people employed in Febru‐ ary 2020, the month prior to the start of the Covid‐19 health crisis. Growth in em‐ ployment compared to the pre‐pandemic level is widespread across sectors,

with most sectors at higher employment levels than in March 2020. There has been a particularly strong increase in innovative sectors such as Information and Communi‐ cations with 12.4 per cent and Scientific and Technical Activities up by 6.8 per cent.

“The first quarter of 2022 closes with significant em‐ ployment growth, with little impact from the uncertainty of war,” the government said on Monday April 4.

Britney’s version of life POP star Britney Spears will write a new memoir of her turbulent life, she has re‐ vealed.

Writing on Instagram, she said: “I’m writing a book at the moment as it’s actually healing and therapeutic.

“It’s also hard bringing up past events in my life. I’ve never been able to express openly.”

She added on Monday April 4: “I can only imagine that I do sound childish, but I

MORE than 97 per cent of of‐ fenders on sobriety tags have stayed off alcohol, a year af‐ ter they were introduced in England following a success‐ ful pilot in Wales.

Since the tags were launched as part of govern‐ ment plans to curb drink‐fu‐ elled crime, 3,121 offenders have been monitored by the tags, with more than 3,000 staying sober.

Alcohol plays a part in 39 per cent of all violent crime in the UK, and the social and economic cost of drink‐relat‐ ed harm is estimated to be around £21.5 billion per year.

As a result of the scheme’s success, the Ministry of Jus‐ tice will roll out alcohol‐mon‐ itoring tags to other offend‐ ers once they are released from prison in the summer.

By 2025 it is estimated that 12,000 offenders will have had their drinking monitored by the tags as part of the gov‐ ernment’s £183 million ex‐ pansion of electronic moni‐ toring.

Minister of State for Crime and Policing Kit Malthouse

Britney Spears.

was extremely young when those events took place and addressing it now, I’m sure it seems irrelevant to most. I’m completely aware of that.

But instead of using my heart

I’m using the intellectual ap‐ proach.”

Her fiance Sam Asghari, 28, commented on her post, saying he would be “buying the first copy.”

Britney escaped a contro‐ versial conservatorship, which controlled many as‐ pects of her life including her finances, last November. She was placed under the legal arrangement in 2008 amid concerns about substance abuse and her mental health.

Alcohol tags said on Monday April 4: “It is not only protecting the public from the scourge of alcohol‐ fuelled crime, it also gives

probation officers the chance to work with offenders to help them turn their lives around.”

SCAMMERS are contact‐ ing women who they manage to swindle by pretending to be their children asking them ur‐ gently for a sum of mon‐ ey to deal with an imme‐ diate problem, Spanish police warned on Mon‐ day April 4.

To perfect the scam, the fraudsters claim that they cannot communi‐ cate directly with their usual phone due to prob‐ lems with their terminal and that they are unable to receive calls.

Faced with this situa‐ tion, the victims agree to make the immediate cash transfers as requested.

Finally, when the trans‐ action has been made and the victims actually manage to talk to their children, they realise that they have been victims of a scam and can no longer cancel the transfer.

In recent weeks, sever‐ al scams have been de‐ tected in different parts of the country with which criminals have managed to defraud amounts rang‐ ing from €2,000 to

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Targeting mothers

PERFECT SCAM: Involving cash transfers.

€26,000.

In the event of receiv‐ ing a communication of this type, the National Police recommend re‐

maining calm and making sure before any payment that the person you are contacting is really a rela‐ tive.

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HEARTTHROB John Travolta wowed shoppers and punters at a bar in Norfolk when he mingled with locals days after present‐ ing at the Oscars. The 68‐year‐old Hollywood actor appeared at the Fakenham branch of the Morrisons where he was happy to pose for snaps with fans.

Security guard Gary Middleton told the Eastern Daily Press: “I didn’t even go up to him. He just came up to me and shook my hand.

“He looks a bit different to the way people remember him from the 1970s and 80s, or with his long, dark hair from Pulp Fiction. But you could tell who it was from the smile in his eyes.

We had a really nice chat,” Gary added.

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Simply Surviving Group helping out S I M P LY S U R V I V I N G GROUP was set up initially to help restau‐ rants, bars and enter‐ tainers who were strug‐ gling badly at the be‐ ginning of the pandem‐ ic.

As the mem‐ bership grew and Alan Board‐ man joined Val Williams in running the group, bookings were flowing in for events and some profit was being made. All this profit was then given to a chosen charity for the month.

Sponsorship was offered and Euro Weekly, Blevin Franks, Ibex Insurance and Costa Funerals helped out and paid their dona‐ tion direct to the chosen charity.

However, with the popularity it became increasingly obvious that Simply Surviving Group would have to become legal to continue this practice and with this in mind a solicitor was ap‐ pointed to make the group a le‐ gal charitable organisation.

This initial cost would be €500 p l u s I V A a n d i t w o u l d b e e s s e n‐ tial to employ a qualified ac‐ countant to present the accounts to the authorities each month.

This would be an additional cost of €150 per month. It was ques‐ tionable whether this should be accepted but a definite decision had not yet been finally made.

However, with the upset over the short notice closing of Mon‐ aghans on Friday night, Alan Boardman resigned without no‐ t i c e o n t h e n e x t m o r n i n g S a t u r‐ day April 2.

This surprise departure has changed the situation and Simply Surviving Group for now will re‐

vert to its original plan of helping out business‐ es.

However, businesses do not need so much help now as life gets back to normal and tourists re‐ turn.

For the immedi‐ ate future Simply Surviving will be a perfect‐ ly legal group who simply get to‐ gether for a monthly lunch club meeting and probably one event with entertainment in the month.

The members will pay the restaurant direct so there is no money involved. Unfortunately for the time being there will be no money or donations for chari‐ ty.

If anyone would like to consid‐ er taking over Simply Surviving Group and make it into a charita‐ ble organisation then all help and encouragement will be given to them. Thank you sponsors, thank you Euro Weekly, thank you members for helping out and supporting everything. It has been a revelation. Good luck Alan and Jenny Boardman, you have both been wonderful helpers.

Hopefully you will now have plenty of customers in your quaint little shop in Mijas and it will be a great asset for you to welcome Catrina Helsby as man‐ ager of the shop, recently Moth‐ er Superior in the theatre’s pro‐ duction of The Sound of Music.

Thank you to everyone who has been so generous.

The monthly lunch club is fully booked at El Rio for Thursday April 7.

Simply Surviving Group has a full programme of events each month and so if you would like to learn more, please check out their Facebook page or message Val Williams on valwilliams39@yahoo.com.

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Tourism recovery IN February, Spain re‐ gained 71 per cent of the international tourists who arrived in the pre‐pan‐ demic period prior to February 2020, reaching

nearly 3.2 million trav‐ ellers, and the level of ex‐ penditure stood at 78 per cent, exceeding €3.7 bil‐ lion.

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Spain and France CITIZENS of both Spain and France will be able to acquire the other nationality without having to renounce their nationality of origin as of April 1.

France is the first country outside Latin America with which Spain has signed such an agreement.

The new rules also affect all Spanish and French citizens who, prior to 2022, have acquired the nationality of one or the other country and renounced their previous nationality, since from now on they can benefit from the provisions of this new agreement and enjoy their dual nation‐ ality from the date on which they apply for it.

“The agreement, signed in the French city of Montauban a year ago, settles a historical debt with the Republican exiles, while reinforcing the citizenship rights of Spaniards living in France and French citizens in Spain, which means an im‐ provement in their conditions in their country of residence,” the Spanish government said on Fri‐ day April 1.

the main source market with nearly 580,000 tourists, representing 18.3 per cent of the total, while tourists from France spent more on their trip than two years ago, according to data from Frontur sur‐ veys and Egatur released on Monday April 4.

“In February, the trend of recovery in internation‐ al tourism has been con‐ solidated, with growth of more than 670,000 trav‐ ellers compared to the previous month, which shows the perception of Spain as a safe destina‐ tion. A trend that we ex‐ pect to intensify signifi‐ cantly in the run‐up to the first milestone in the 2022 holiday calendar, Easter.

“Our forecast is that in April we will be able to re‐ cover around 80 per cent of international tourists from before the pandem‐ ic,” said the Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto.

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Crucial parts RUSSIA’S war effort is be‐ ing hampered as the coun‐ try runs low on crucial spares and parts for its missiles, helicopters and tanks, because they are made in Ukraine factories no longer supplying the country.

This includes engines for helicopters, ships and cruise missiles and a sub‐ stantial portion of fighter jet engines, as well as ground‐to‐air missiles and many tank components.

Estimates are that Russia has lost more than 2,000 tanks and armoured vehi‐ cles and that the lack of parts will have affected the production of their T‐72 tanks, which have been at the centre of the invasion.

Parts for their missiles are understood to be made in Izyum, an eastern Ukraini‐ an city that Russian forces have failed to capture.

SPARE PARTS: Are made in Ukraine factories.

and finally...

ON Sunday, April 4, Alex Beresford was crowned the winner of the hit show All Star Musicals. Commenting on his win Alex re‐ vealed: “It felt absolutely amazing. It was surreal. We were all standing there on stage and waiting for them to call a name and when I heard Al.. I was like ‘oh my God, it’s me’ and it was just the best feeling in the world. I’ve never won anything like that before.” Alex had competed against Jacqueline Jossa, Michaela Strachan, Coronation Street’s Lisa George, Colin Salmon and rugby star Danny Care.

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Algerian threat Microchip outrage Prices have skyrocketed.

ALGERIAN state oil compa‐ ny Sonatrach promised on April 1 to maintain current gas prices for all of its clients with the exception of Spain. The company has threatened to review the prices charged to its Span‐

No to Charles AUSTRALIANS do not want Prince Charles as king, according to the Australian Republican Movement (ARM).

ARM director Sandy Briar said: “With the Queen’s reign drawing to an end, we’re about to see some dramatic change in Australia. We’ll have Charles as King of Australia and that’s something that Aus‐ tralians clearly don’t want. We would make sure that there’s no overlap between the responsibilities of the prime minister and the head of state.

“That’s quite a difference from now, where there is a tension between the governor‐general as the Queen’s representative and the prime minister, with both of them involved in the passing of laws.

We should have an Australian chosen by Aus‐ tralians as their head of state,” she added on April 3.

The Republicans believe that Australians should be able to choose their next head of state.

The proud arrival.

ish client, Naturgy. The move appears to be sparked by the diplomatic crisis between the two countries after Madrid changed its position on the dispute over Western Sa‐ hara.

Toufik Hakkar, the exec‐ utive director of Sonatrach said: “Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, gas and oil prices have skyrock‐ eted. Algeria has decided to maintain relatively cor‐ rect prices for all its cus‐ tomers.

“However, it is not ruled out to carry out a recalcula‐ tion of prices with our Spanish client.”

The contract between Naturgy and Sonatrach is currently undergoing an or‐ dinary review process.

Algeria is also engaged in dialogue with Italy which is highly dependent on gas from Russia but could in‐ crease the amount of gas it uses via the Transmed gas pipeline from Algeria.

BARCELONA Zoo was very proud to announce the arrival of a spider monkey on Thursday March 31, a critically endangered species which are included on the red list of the In‐ ternational Union for Conservation of Nature.

The young monkey, who is one of only 69 in the world, is said to be in excellent health, however it has at

THE sale of the UK’s largest mi‐ crochip factory, Newport Wafer Fab in Wales, to a Chi‐ nese company has caused out‐ rage among Conservative MPs. The factory’s sale to Nexperia, a subsidiary of Wingtech, a Chi‐ nese technology firm, was ap‐ proved on Friday April 1.

There is currently a world‐ wide shortage of microchips, al‐ so known as semiconductors, due to the Covid‐19 pandemic.

These electronic components are a vital part of smartphones and other everyday devices.

The Chairman of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat, said: “It’s not clear why we haven’t used our new powers under the National Security and Investment Act to fully review the takeover of one of our lead‐ ing compound semiconductor companies.

“This is an area where China is sinking billions to compete.

The government has no clear strategy to protect what’s left of our semiconductor industry,” he added.

SOLD: The Welsh factory sale has been approved.

Ambassador’s meeting PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez, has met with the Ukrainian Am‐ bassador to Spain, Serhii Pohoreltsev, to discuss Russia’s inva‐ sion of Ukraine and the situation of Ukrainian refugees in Spain.

Sanchez expressed his condolences for the loss of human lives to Ambassador Pohoreltsev on Tuesday April 5, as well as the horror and indignation of Spanish society at the terrible images reaching us from the Ukrainian town of Bucha. Spain is among the 40 countries that have requested an investiga‐ tion by the International Criminal Court.

The President reiterated that the war crimes being com‐ mitted in Ukraine cannot go unpunished and confirmed that Spain will continue to provide political support, humanitarian and financial assistance and military equipment to Ukraine.

Spain has established three reception centres for Ukrainian refugees, including Malaga, Barcelona and Alicante.

Millions of Ukrainians, forced to flee their homes, have en‐ tered the EU with Poland bearing most of the humanitarian load.

Monkey joy this stage not been sexed. Its mother Perla is said to be highly protective, limiting zookeepers’ ability to check it out. Barcelona currently has a troop of nine individuals with the re‐

maining primates spread over 16 dif‐ ferent institutions, 32 males, 35 fe‐ males and two that have yet to be sexed. The spider monkey is one of the largest primate species inhabit‐

ing South America and is charac‐ terised by having a prehensile tail that they use as an additional limb to move through the treetops.

Populations of the animal have been declining due to deforestation, with its usual habit having been re‐ duced to a mere 20 per cent of its size. Hunting also remains a problem for these monkeys.

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Blown it New sanctions Have moved to the US.

SAMANTHA MARKLE said Meghan and Harry will nev‐ er win Brits’ affections back if they return to the UK.

Easter in Spain SPAIN is among the world’s most sought‐after destinations for tourists this Easter, according to ForwardKeys, a leading global Spanish travel analytics company.

Air arrivals from abroad to Spain are expected to be only 13 per cent below Easter 2019 values, while domestic air travel is on par with pre‐pandemic values, just 1 per cent be‐ low.

“Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a lot of frustrat‐ ed demand, which has translated into renewed interest from travellers whenever restrictions allowed travel again; in this new phase of the pandemic, Spain is rapidly recovering to pre‐crisis levels. This Easter we expect traditional source mar‐ kets such as the UK and Germany to exceed pre‐pandemic levels of arrivals,” said Juan A Gomez Garcia, Head of Market Intelligence at ForwardKeys on Friday April 1.

“The data ahead of the summer season could not be more encouraging, with 197 per cent more bookings for interna‐ tional arrivals between June and August than at the same time last year,” he added.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as se‐ nior working royals in 2020.

Samantha, Meghan’s es‐ tranged sister, said: “I can’t speak for the British people but from what I’ve heard, the pulse of the people is not likely.

“Their actions against the Royal Family and the racial mudslinging that took place in the media was so hurtful and egregious that you can’t take back the spoken word.

“There are some things that you can forgive, but it seems to be an ongoing thing. It’s one insult after the other and people can only take so much before the impression is solidi‐ fied.

“You might be able to for‐ give but you don’t forget,” she added on April 2.

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350

A flea can jump a distance that is 350 times longer than its own length.

THE European Union has condemned “in the strongest possible terms” atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine, and is preparing further sanctions against Russia “as a matter of urgency.”

Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said: “The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported atroci‐ ties committed by the Russian armed forces in a number of occupied Ukrainian towns, that have now been liberated.

“Haunting images of large numbers of civil‐ ian deaths and casualties, as well as destruc‐ tion of civilian infrastructures show the true face of the brutal war of aggression Russia is waging against Ukraine and its people.

“The massacres in the town of Bucha and THE EU has grant agreements of €1.1 billion with seven large‐ scale projects via the EU Inno‐ vation Fund including a project in Spain.

The grants are funded by revenues from the EU’s Emis‐ sions Trading System. The pro‐ jects aim to dramatically re‐ duce carbon emissions during the first 10 years of operation.

The seven projects are de‐ ploying innovative low‐carbon technologies at industrial scale, covering key sectors such as hy‐

EU: Preparing sanctions against Russia.

other Ukrainian towns will be inscribed in the list of atrocities committed on European soil.

The Russian authorities are responsible for these atrocities, committed while they had ef‐ fective control of the area. They are subject to the international law of occupation,” he added on Monday April 4.

Innovative plant drogen, steel, chemicals, ce‐ ment, solar energy, biofuels, and carbon capture and stor‐ age.

Ecoplanta, located in El Morell, in Catalonia will deliver a first‐of‐a‐kind commercial plant for the European market, using waste that would other‐ wise end up in landfills.

Executive Vice‐President for

the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, said on Friday April 1: “This is a smart investment into the decarbonisation and resilience of our economy; it boosts European industry’s po‐ sition as global leaders in clean tech, creates local jobs, and helps to accelerate our green transition.”

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NEW figures show many British state pen‐ sioners could be missing out on Pension Credit, a vital financial boost that can be worth over £3,300 a year.

The Department for Work and Pensions said up to £1.7 billion is being left un‐ claimed. Minister for Pensions Guy Opper‐ man said: “We recognise the challenges some pensioners will be facing with the cost of living which is why promoting Pen‐

Pension Credit sion Credit is a priority.

“That’s why we’re calling on everyone with retired family, friends and loved ones to check in with them and see if they can

AFTER 20 days of demonstra‐ tions, the Platform for the De‐ fence of the Road Transport Sector agreed on Saturday April 2 to “temporarily sus‐ pend” the strike action which began on March 14.

The decision was reached after consulting with around 100 transport sector workers who attended an assembly at a service station in the Madrid town of San Fernando de Henares.

Manuel Hernandez, the president of the Platform had assured earlier in the day that the assembly would serve to “make the corresponding de‐ cisions.” Even though the strike has been suspended, a new one can still not be ruled out, he said.

Hernandez said it is time to

get this extra financial support,” he added on Sunday April 3.

Pension Credit can be claimed by phone and online, ensuring that older people can

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apply safely and easily, wherever they are.

Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said: “Pension Credit is something of a well‐kept secret, many people have simply not heard of it.” She added that the credit can “make a big difference if you’ve reached State Pension Age and haven’t got much money coming in. With prices rising rapidly at the moment it’s more important than ever to claim what’s rightfully yours.”

Strike suspended “be smart, and know how to manage the strength that the group has harvested in recent weeks, to strike the second

NORWAY’S Minister of Defence has said that the country will seek to strengthen its capabilities in the north after recon‐ sidering its situation in light of the Russian inva‐ sion of Ukraine. The coun‐ try will allocate around €210 million to the armed forces in the north of the country, with the funds to be spent on radar, artillery and infrastructure. The funds will, according to the government, help the country to defend itself in the event of an attack from its eastern neigh‐ bour.

A RECENT study has revealed that owning a cat is good for your health and may even prevent their owners from having a heart attack or a stroke. The study, published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, found that cat owners are at a decreased risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, with the authors saying: “Acquisi‐ tion of cats as domestic pets may represent a novel strate‐ gy for reducing the risk of car‐ diovascular diseases in high‐ risk individuals.”

The researchers reviewed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Exami‐ nation Study, following up with participants who report‐ ed any kind of allergy to see if they ever owned or currently own a cat or dog.

After adjusting for risk fac‐ tors like age, gender, blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart re‐

blow, which is going to come.

“We have to organise our‐ selves even more in the provinces and

prepare ourselves, so that, in a short period of time, we can return to act with more force,” he added.

ARMED FORCES: Will receive government funds.

Norway’s defence Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen said: “We will upgrade Værnes and Porsanger and strengthen the Army with more artillery. With these changes, the defence ca‐ pability and especially the combat capability of the

Army will increase.” The first phase of the upgrade at Værnes, which involves modernising and adapting the facilities, will be com‐ plete by 2024. The second phase at Porsangermoen is planned for completion in 2025.

Cats for health lated diseases, the re‐ searchers found that study participants with a history of cat ownership had a notably

THE Dunkin’ Donuts chain has launched a donut and coffee inspired make‐up col‐ lection in collaboration with Elf Cosmetics, a company that has made unconven‐ tional collaborations with food brands in the past.

The line, which went on sale on Sunday April 3, will initially only be available to members of their loyalty programme. The general public will be able to buy the unusual range from Ul‐ tra Beauty stores and from ultra.com.

Kory Marchisotto, Direc‐ tor of Marketing for Elf Beauty said: “This collabora‐

lower risk of dying from car‐ diovascular disease than those who had never owned cats.

Donut blush tion is all about your morn‐ ing must‐ haves.”

The collection dubbed the “wake up make‐up col‐ lection” includes a variety of donut and coffee inspired shapes, colours, textures and aromas.

To top the deal off, the items come boxed in the same way donuts are.

Elf joined forces with Chipotle last year to hold an online‐only limited‐edition make‐up sale inspired by the ingredients on its menu.

The collection sold out in 72 hours.

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e c a e P r o f t r e c Con 19 April 2022 Charity Event with the Marbella Friends of Music Association Music is the unifying language of peace. It speaks to everyone’s hearts, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers.

‘Concert for Peace’ brings together talented musicians and singers for a moving evening of exceptional entertainment, hosted by Puente Romano Beach Resort with the Asociación Amigos de la Música de Marbella.

Please save the date, Tuesday April 19 for this charitable concert of international classical and contemporary music, including Ukrainian acrobats, and an acclaimed vocalist.

Join us at the Salon Andalucía, Puente Romano Beach Resort, at 7pm.

Tickets are €50 and include a welcome drink upon arrival.

Proceeds will go to charities caring for those affected by events in Ukraine.

The gastronomic restaurants of Puente Romano Beach Resort, including Nobu Marbella and Sea Grill will be open, so guests are invited to make reservations for dinner.

Ticket reservations: events@puenteromano.com +34 682 112 233

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First energy independence LITHUANIA has become the first country in the EU to break free from Russian gas imports.

All domestic gas consump‐ tion will be fed by imported liq‐ uefied natural gas via the termi‐ nal in Klaipeda, the government announced on April 2.

President Gitanas Nauseda tweeted: “From this month on ‐ no more Russian gas in Lithua‐ nia. If we can do it, the rest of Europe can do it too.”

Klaipeda port was completed in 2014 to end Russian gas im‐ ports. The president at the time, Dalia Grybauskaite, called Lithuania’s dependency on Rus‐ sian gas an “existential threat”.

In making the announce‐ ment, the Baltic state said it is fi‐ nally free from Moscow’s de‐ mands and threats.

According to the Lithuanian Energy Ministry: “Under the cir‐ cumstances, Russia’s demand to pay for the gas in roubles be‐ comes meaningless, because Lithuania is no longer ordering gas and does not expect any fur‐ ther payments.”

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Win for workers A LONG running battle to form a union within Amazon has finally resulted in a win for workers, the first time the technology gi‐ ant will be compelled to recog‐ nise a trade union in the US. Workers at a New York ware‐ house, led by Chris Smalls, voted 55 per cent in favour of joining the Amazon Labour Union on Saturday April 2. Smalls made a name for himself during the Covid‐19 pandemic by protesting against safety conditions.

Smalls’ victory is a major de‐

feat for Amazon and perhaps a turning point, with the company having fought fiercely against unionisation and at times being accused of underhand tactics.

Smalls told supporters: “We did whatever it took to connect with these workers. I hope that everybody’s paying attention now, because a lot of people doubted us.”

Amazon said it was disappoint‐ ed by the loss in New York and that it was evaluating how to proceed.

AMAZON: Will be forced to recognise a trade union in the US.

Shanghai lockdown woes ON Tuesday, April 5, Shanghai residents saw re‐ strictions extended due to the coronavirus. The number of cases of the virus in the city has surged to more than 13,000 people. No one is sure when the lockdown will end. Transportation restrictions were put in place on Tuesday, according to the lo‐ cal British press.

The city had hoped to minimise the economic impact of the virus but in recent days restrictions have been increased. Authorities are having issues controlling the outbreak and more than 25 million

people are now in lockdown. Restrictions in Shanghai’s western districts have now been ex‐ tended with no date in sight.

An official from the municipal health commis‐ sion commented: “Currently, Shanghai’s epidemic prevention and control is at the most difficult and most critical stage.

“We must adhere to the general policy of dy‐ namic clearance without hesitation, without wa‐ vering.”

After testing positive, many residents are being

quarantined in ‘central quarantine facilities’.

Michael Hirson from Eurasia Group consultancy commented: “What is most striking in Shanghai is the difficulty that the authorities are having in managing logistics, particularly conditions in cen‐ tralised quarantine facilities.”

He went on to add: “Given that Shanghai has a highly capable government, current problems pose a warning for local governments across China where capacity is not as high and major outbreaks could stretch resources further to the limits.”

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Call in the army Opium cultivation RYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary has called on the Irish government to draft in the army to tackle lengthy security queues at Dublin Airport.

Travellers at Dublin Air‐ port have been hit with massive queues and some travellers have even missed flights. The airport is hoping to hire new workers, but the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) contracts are said to be unfair and low paying.

AFGHANISTAN: Cultivation of the poppy is now strictly prohibited in the country.

THE Taliban banned opium cultivation with immediate effect on Sunday April 3.

Afghanistan is one of the world’s biggest opium producers and is a major revenue earner for a country that is suffering from se‐ vere financial hardship. The Taliban’s Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada is‐ sued an order that said: “As per the decree of the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, all Afghans are informed that from now on, cultivation of poppy has been strictly prohibited across the country.

“If anyone violates the decree, the crop will

be destroyed immediately and the violator will be treated according to the Sharia law.”

Included in the ban is the production, use or transportation of other narcotics.

Afghanistan is in dire financial straits after the west implemented sanctions against the country after the Taliban’s coup last year. The Islamist group is seeking formal international recognition, with the international communi‐ ty making a number of demands before agreeing to the winding back of sanctions, one which has been the control of the drug trade.

O’Leary said: “We’ve been calling on Minister Ryan, who’s the Transport Minister, firstly to direct the DAA to hire and train not 250, but 400 additional se‐ curity staff over the next six weeks.

“In the meantime, we want to see 250 army per‐ sonnel called out, just for Fridays, Saturdays and Sun‐ days, for the next eight weeks. They will help do the frisking at the security

points and it will enable the airport to open all of the x‐ ray scanner machines in both Terminal 1 and Termi‐ nal 2 and keep the queues down,” he said on April 2.

“We need that combina‐ tion of a dramatic recruit‐ ment drive by the DAA, we need the army in there at weekends and in reasonably small numbers, 250 army personnel would allow the DAA to open up all the secu‐ rity things,” he added.

Italian dreams A MAN who bought a house in Italy for €1 was forced to give it up. Danny McCubbin, who pre‐ viously worked with Jamie Oliver, had bought the house as part of the ‘Casa 1 Euro’ cam‐ paign.

Conditions on the sale meant that he had to renovate it within three years but Danny was unable to find workers and could not meet the strict deadline. When he was unable to renovate his home within the short time frame, he had to resell the house to the estate agent.

Danny said: “It was very difficult to find a

builder and over time the house deteriorated.

“By the time I did find a building company, it was double the cost to renovate it. I decided it was not worth it for me anymore.”

The Italian town only has 11,000 people living in it. Since giving up the first house Danny has bought another property that only required a lit‐ tle work. He is now settled in his new home and helps vulnerable families from his community kitchen. “I moved here at the end of December 2020, because I wanted to live in Italy when Brexit happened,” he added on April 3.

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FURIOUS passengers have branded Manchester Airport a “disgrace” after they en‐ dured “dangerous” condi‐ tions while queueing on Fri‐ day April 1. Travellers also claimed they were hit with flight delays as the airport struggled to cope with the number of passengers.

One holidaymaker tweet‐ ed to Manchester Airport: “You are an absolute dis‐ grace! It was dangerous to‐ day. People will get hurt if you do not improve things.”

Another passenger said: “As far as bad experiences

Airport chaos go this goes to the top. There was such complete chaos at the Security B Lane of Termi‐ nal 1 that passengers were either dehydrated or almost urinating themselves in a never‐ending queue that al‐ most turned into a mob due to Manchester Airport’s ne‐ glect.

“It took us four hours to walk 300 metres, squeezed in like cattle in the biggest Covid breeding ground in

the UK. Passengers were jumping over the barriers scared of missing the flights and these were either can‐ celled or severely delayed.”

The traveller added: “Our flight was delayed by nearly three hours and we were the lucky ones. There was so much tension that police had to step in several times and I am surprised that no violence broke out or medi‐ cal emergencies happened.”

Double standards THE Argentine government has angered the United Kingdom by saying Britain has “double standards” for supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression while refusing to negotiate over the Falkland Islands. The contentious claim was made by Guillermo Carmona, Ar‐ gentina’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Antarctic, Malvinas and South Atlantic, on April 1. April 2 marked the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War. Carmona said in both the Falklands and Ukraine there had been an illegal military seizure of the sovereign territory of one state by another.

“The British government has perhaps been

one of the governments that have con‐ demned most vehemently this violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity by Russia and it’s very good that the British government does this,” he said. “But what is happening is that the British government, at the same time that it condemns the violation of Ukrainian territo‐ rial integrity, has persistently maintained, for 189 years, a violation of the territorial integrity of Argentina,” he added. The UK has consis‐ tently refused to negotiate with Argentina over sovereignty of the Falklands, arguing that the 3,200 residents of the Falkland Islands have a right to self‐determination.

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Best passport THE best pass‐ port to own is one from Lux‐ embourg based on five major factors, not just travel, accord‐ ing to a new re‐ port.

The Sixth An‐ nual Passport In‐ dex produced by tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Cap‐ i t a l i s t w a s , i t s a i d , d e‐ signed to educate aspir‐ ing global citizens about the true value of the world’s citizenships.

The index takes into account a number of fac‐ tors based on visa‐free travel, taxation, percep‐ tion, dual citizenship and personal freedom gathered from sources such as the International Air Transport Associa‐ tion, the World Happi‐ ness Report and 18 oth‐ er international sources.

Photo credit: Pixabay

NEW REPORT: The best passport for many reasons.

Based on the concept that citizens of different countries deal with dif‐ ferent requirements to pay tax, live freely, com‐ ply with regulations and avoid scrutiny when travelling, the report analyses the true value of each passport.

The majority of high scoring countries are based in Europe with Luxembourg coming first, narrowly beating Sweden, Ireland, Bel‐

gium and Switzerland.

Spain is ranked at 24 and the UK at 26, with neither of them making it into the top 20. The self‐proclaimed ‘Land of the Free’, the United States of America, comes in at number 41, well beaten by Canada and Chile as well as be‐ ing only three places above Hong Kong.

Unsurprisingly, the three worst passports to own come from Yemen, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Pilot jailed A COMMERCIAL pilot has been sentenced for of‐ fences of fraud, making false entries and altering entries in his pilot’s log‐ book in order to obtain employment with BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways.

Craig Butfoy, 49, claimed to have flown 1,610 hours as a captain on a job appli‐ cation before getting a job with BA CityFlyer, faking documents to back up his application. Fabricated documents included a training course certificate.

Butfoy, from Matfield in Kent, made the false claims between April 2016 and March 2018.

He was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday April 1 after pleading guilty to four charges of fraud at an earli‐ er hearing.

Commenting on the case, Jonathan Spence, General Counsel at the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “The Civil Aviation Authority’s prosecution and the sentence imposed showed that offences of this kind are taken very se‐ riously by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Courts.

“Pilot integrity is at the heart of aviation safety and we will take all steps necessary to maintain that position,” he added.

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Moroccan electricity MOROCCO and Britain are involved in a project to lay a submarine cable that will provide elec‐ tricity to the UK from a solar and wind farm lo‐ cated in the Guelmim‐ Oued Noun region of the North African country.

The ambitious Xlinks project is already under‐ way and a ship that will be used to lay the cables is in the process of being designed. Alan Mathers, head of UK cable manu‐ facturer XLCC, said, “Our ship will be, at the time of delivery, the most so‐ phisticated, efficient and environmentally friendly cable ship in the world.

With this capacity, we will be able to meet the growing global demand

WIND FARM: Ambitious project to lay a submarine cable.

for the deployment of high current, direct cur‐ rent tension cables to fill a current and future gap in the market.”

In collaboration with Salt Ship Design, the XL‐ CC team is developing the basic design of the ship while working on the selection of a suit‐ able shipyard for its con‐ struction.

“We are delighted to be part of this exciting project, which will bring more renewable energy to the world. The design is at an advanced stage, and we are continuing to develop the project to refine the details,” added Tor Henning Vestbostad, Commercial Director of Salt Ship Design, on Fri‐ day April 1.

Crowdfunded drones A SPECIALISED Ukrainian drone unit that has destroyed more than 100 Russian targets is financed by crowd‐ funding.

The Aerorozvidka division was cre‐ ated in 2014 following the Russian annexation of Crimea. Its systems have advanced thermal imaging cam‐ eras, and according to published videos and photos. To date, they have managed to destroy around 100 key targets.

Made up of 30 specialists, the unit comprises members of the Ukrainian special forces, and drone pilots.

Aerorozvidka is financed through a system of crowdfunding, and ac‐ quires many of its systems through personal contacts. In this manner, it tries to get the best technology while circumventing export controls that prevent these types of products from reaching Ukraine.

The inventory of the drone unit ranges from cheap commercial mod‐ els to octocopters that have been

SPECIALISED UNIT: Use advanced systems.

modified to launch anti‐tank grenades.

Kiev‐based Aerozvidka commander Yaroslav Honchar said Russian forces stop moving at night and usually po‐ sition their tanks between village houses where conventional artillery cannot hit them.

Ukrainian authorities warned on Friday April 1, that despite the with‐ drawal of Russian troops from Kyiv and Chernihiv, Moscow is likely plan‐ ning a new offensive through which to conquer Ukraine before Monday May 9, Victory Day in Russia.

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ExoMars postponed Beckhams burgled THE European Space Agency (ESA) has sus‐ pended its scheduled September launch of the ExoMars rover as it is unable to work with its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, following the invasion of Ukraine.

A new launch window is under considera‐ tion while the ExoMars’ components remain in storage in Italy.

David Parker, the ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration, said: “I hope that our member states decide that this is not the end of ExoMars, but the rebirth of the mis‐ sion. Perhaps it will serve as a trigger to de‐ velop greater European autonomy.

“We count on brilliant teams and expertise across Europe and with international part‐

LAUNCH: New window being considered.

ners to reshape and rebuild the mission. The team is dedicated and focused on setting out the next steps to ensure we bring this incredi‐ ble rover to Mars to complete the job it was designed for,” he added on March 28.

Spanish gastronomy THE Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has presented ‘SpainFoodNation’, a new programme to promote Spanish gastronomy around the world.

“Gastronomy is a strategic priority for the government, not only for its enormous val‐ ue as a tourist attraction, but

also for its capacity to combat depopulation of the territory and the demographic chal‐ lenge, and its potential to pro‐ ject the Spain brand interna‐ tionally,” Maroto said.

“Spain is a world leader in gastronomy because Spanish gastronomy is a product of the high quality of its raw ma‐ terials. It is also talent because

of the high level of training of all workers in the sector. And it is innovation, going beyond the conception of something pleasurable to be considered as an experience in connec‐ tion with culture and crafts‐ manship.

‘SpainFoodNation’ will help to reinforce this leadership,” she added on March 29.

A MASKED burglar broke into the Beckham’s home in west London, stealing thousands of pounds worth of items.

The burglar managed to force their way into a spare bedroom at the mansion in Holland Park, which is worth £40 mil‐ lion, and stole the valu‐ ables while David, Victo‐ ria and Harper slept.

The theft, on February 28, was only noticed when Cruz, 17, returned from a night out to find the bedroom upturned and saw broken glass from a window.

David, 46, apparently called 999 and he and Cruz began searching the home for the perpetrator while 47‐year‐old Victoria and 10‐year‐old Harper waited for the police to arrive.

Although no one was hurt, the family were said to be “shaken up” by the incident.

The thief stole thou‐

BECKHAM FAMILY: Were said to be “shaken up”.

sands of pounds worth of designer clothes, acces‐ sories and electrical goods that were in the spare bedroom.

Two other properties in

the upmarket enclave were also targeted, how‐ ever, one of the houses was empty and the thief did not manage to force entry into the other.

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A stamp that you lick gives you 6 calories.

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Spanish welcome IN just one month, Spain has welcomed more than 11,000 Ukrainian refugees, with the figure increasing each day.

The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has created two new general directorates to resolve the avalanche of requests for temporary protec‐ tion for refugees who are arriving in Spain.

More than 11,000 people have been assisted in approximately four weeks.

The mass flight of Ukrainians to neighbouring countries began on February 24, after Russia’s decision to attack and invade Ukraine. Within days, Spain began to formalise the status of refugees. The first beneficiaries were Ukrainians who were surprised by the war on a trip or temporary stay in Spain and were unable to return to their country.

In addition to welcoming Ukrainians who have fled due to the war, a wel‐ come has been extended to Ukrainians who were in Spain in an irregular situa‐ tion and nationals of third countries with temporary residence in Ukraine.

Radiation sickness DOZENS of Russian troops stationed at Chernobyl have left the nuclear plant, some suffering from “acute radiation sickness.”

Yaroslav Yemelianenko, a council member of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Manage‐ ment, claimed that troops were rushed across the

border to a medical facility in Belarus after exposing themselves to dangerous levels of radiation. He wrote on Facebook: “An‐ other batch of Russian irra‐ diated terrorists who seized the Chernobyl zone was brought to the Belaru‐ sian Radiation Medicine Center in Gomel today.

“There are rules for dealing with this area. They are mandatory because radia‐ tion is physics, it works without regard to status or shoulder straps. With mini‐ mal intelligence in com‐ mand or soldiers, these consequences could have been avoided,” he added on March 30.

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Sanchez meets Rutte PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez has received the Prime Minis‐ ter of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, on his first trip to Spain since his re‐election in Jan‐ uary 2022.

Before the meeting, Sanchez introduced Rutte, who was giving the 16th Com‐ memorative Lecture of the Carlos de Amberes Founda‐ tion, A European response to the new reality, at the Prado Museum.

During the meeting in Mon‐ cloa, the leaders discussed bi‐ lateral relations, NATO, the war in Ukraine and issues on the European agenda such as strategic autonomy, climate, energy, the new Migration and Asylum Pact, fiscal rules and the rule of law.

“We are increasing our bi‐ lateral contact and liaising on issues on the European agen‐ da, where we should continue to identify shared positions, as we did in the field of open strategic autonomy,” Sanchez said on Wednesday March 30.

Sanchez and Rutte also dis‐ cussed the fight against cli‐

mate change and energy prices. “These months have shown that we do not have an electricity market prepared for stressful situations such as

the one we are experiencing, as it is right now damaging consumers, SMEs and the in‐ dustrial sector,” Sanchez added.

Picasso anniversary APRIL 8, 2023, will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picas‐ so, and a Spanish‐French committee will coordinate a series of events and ex‐ hibitions to commemo‐ rate it.

The celebration of Picas‐ so 1973‐2023 will be struc‐ tured around some 40 ex‐ hibitions and events to be held mainly in Europe and North America. It will also be an opportunity to de‐ velop a historiographical study of approaches to Pi‐ casso’s work.

“This bi‐national com‐ mittee will vindicate the figure of Picasso as a uni‐ versal and pro‐European artist, who embodies the founding principles of Eu‐

Greatest anti-war symbol of our modern history.

rope, made up of demo‐ cratic states, defenders of human rights and free‐ dom of expression,” the Spanish government said in a statement.

“His work, Guernica, has become the greatest international anti‐war symbol of our modern his‐ tory. To this day, Picasso’s legacy and his commit‐ ment to the cause of peace are a great refer‐ ence point for European citizens,” it added on March 29.

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Nature reserves

Over consumption

THE Danish government has decided to create a further 10 new national nature reserves in addition to the five previously announced in 2021 which between them will cover 25,000 hectares across the country at a cost of at least €12.5 million.

AS of March 28, Denmark had used its supply of naturally-produced resources for 2022, according to think-tank Global Footprint Network, which divides the world’s total output by its population to work out which countries are overconsuming and it was the 15th country in 2022 to reach that landmark.

THE NETHERLANDS High times

Tax meat

ANYONE would think that the authorities were too stoned to do anything about introducing the plan, created five years ago, to study legal production of marihuana in order to reduce the role of organised crime, especially as it has now been postponed until 2023.

DETERMINED to see the Dutch eat more healthily, a government investigation is being undertaken to discover whether it would be feasible to introduce a tax on meat and if so whether that would be likely to reduce the amount of meat consumed in the country.

BELGIUM Royal faux pas

Leaving litter

PRINCE LAURENT, brother of Belgium’s King Filip hasn’t been protected by his royal blood as he is due in court on April 22 for driving a car which had not passed the local equivalent of the MOT test and could face a fine or time in prison.

IN order to make residents realise how unpleasant it is to be faced with mountains of rubbish because people are too lazy to take it away, the council in Ghent has decided to leave litter uncollected in certain parts of Citadelpark.

GERMANY Human rights

Biogas

ON March 30, German Human Rights Watch Director Wenzel Michalski heavily criticised both the International Olympic Committee and world football's governing body FIFA over countries such as China and Qatar being allowed to host two of the world’s most prestigious sporting events.

IN order to become less dependent on gas from Russia, Green supporters are suggesting that the German government should look to cows who create abundant amounts of manure, which is already being turned into biogas by some farmers and scale this production up commercially.

FRANCE Alleged torture

Sniffer ants

FRENCH prosecutors have opened an enquiry into alleged torture and acts of barbarism supposedly committed by General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates who was appointed head of Interpol last November even though these allegations were known prior to his appointment.

IN a Sorbonne University laboratory in Paris, scientists conducted experiments using more than 100 ants, who were rewarded with sugared water (when successful) to detect cancerous cells in a series of experiments which proved to be 95 per cent accurate in their first phase.

NORWAY Stoltenberg resigns

Bug news

NORWEGIAN politicians may well breathe a sigh of relief as former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has resigned from his controversial new job as Governor of Norway’s Central Bank even before he started, so that he can remain as NATO secretary general for another year.

THANKS to the introduction of new, more efficient insect traps, a two-year investigation into the insect population of Norway which used DNA findings discovered that of the 16,000 species of insects caught, 400 had never been recorded in the country before.

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Empty properties

Not guilty

ACCORDING to the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE), richer parts of Helsinki are experiencing high percentages of unoccupied accommodation, caused it said, by the fact that a number of wealthy Finns are purchasing second homes in the capital, but living in other parts of the country.

ON March 30, the Helsinki District Court dismissed all charges against MP, Päivi Räsänen, a committed Christian who was charged with incitement against a minority group based on three statements against homosexuality. The court found them offensive but did not consider them hate speech.

IRELAND Fossil burrows

Backing up

UNLIKE dinosaurs who had numerous hard parts that could become fossils, creatures such as shrimps (which predate them by millions of years) were mainly soft and knowledge of them comes from fossilised burrows with the latest find in limestone rock on the coast of Doolin, Co Clare.

AS people are starting to fly in numbers, airports are finding it difficult to cope and the latest is Dublin Airport which has warned passengers to expect weeks of long delays due to staff shortages and the amount of time it will take to train new security workers.

ITALY Papal events

Roman holiday

WITH the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on April 1, it is now possible for the Vatican to resume papal events in St Peter’s Square after more than two years. Huge crowds are expected for the Palm Sunday Mass which takes place on April 10.

ALTHOUGH both Romulus and Remus are traditionally connected with Rome, the city was founded by Romulus after killing his brother and according to tradition the date was April 21, with this year being the 2,775th anniversary. It will be celebrated with numerous historical reenactments until April 24.

PORTUGAL World Champion

Doubling up

REPRESENTING Switzerland where he works, Portuguese chef Tiago Jesus, won the prestigious title of top chef in the sixth World Championship of Seafood Preparers, held in the French city of Nice. Based in Lausanne, the home of the International Olympic Committee, he chose an Olympic theme.

FROM time to time, it is necessary for councils to remove trees or shrubs from the urban environment, but in an effort to increase the amount of greenery in the city, Lisbon Council has passed a resolution that two specimens should replace any one removed.

UKRAINE No war

No applause

ACCORDING to American news organisation The Intercept, in order to comply with Russian regulations, Google has emailed its Russian translators saying not to use the word ‘war’ when referring to Russia’s incursion in Ukraine, but instead use terms like ‘extraordinary circumstances’.

THE Easter Concert on Saturday, April 11 in St David's Cathedral, Cardiff will include two popular Requiems highlighting consolation and comfort. The audience at the performance by the Côr Dyfed Choir will be encouraged not to applaud, but to donate money for Ukraine.

SWEDEN Winter testing

Kyiv Soloists

THE latest Rolls Royce model, the company’s first electric model, the new Spectre has been undergoing extensive winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, but still has hundreds of thousands of kilometres to go before it is delivered to dealers and the public in the fourth quarter of 2023.

ON a European tour when Russia invaded Ukraine, string ensemble the Kyiv Soloists performed at a concert to raise funds for that country on March 27 in the Stockholm Concert Hall accompanied by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and in the presence of the King and Queen.

FINANCE Strong words ON Tuesday March 29, Spain banned firms which get state aid to deal with the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from firing workers over rising energy prices.

Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said “When social protection mechanisms exist... we must not lay off.

Take care THE Gibraltar International Bank is warning of a Facebook page that appears to be advertising loans using images of the bank without authorisation. It says it has no affiliation with this page and advises people not to provide it with any information.

Inflation jumps PRELIMINARY figures released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) on Wednesday March 30 indicate that Spanish inflation continues to rise and is up by 9.8 per cent compared to March last year, caused in part by the knock‐on effect of the invasion of Ukraine.

AENA optimistic SPANISH airport management company AENA has been working on how best to recover income following the lockdown due to the pandemic and now cancellation of flights to Russia, but says in its latest strategic plan that it is optimistic for the future.

Oil price THE cost of crude oil is likely to continue to drop over the next week and the Biden administration confirmed that it will release a significant amount of oil from its strategic reserves in order to combat the rise in price caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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€8 billion

is the amount that Spanish oil and gas company Cepsa plans to invest in Spain and Portugal by 2030 as part of its energy transition strategy.

Treasury sells NatWest shares Better service

THE UK Treasury has disposed of NatWest shares worth more than £1.2 billion reducing its share‐ holding to 48.1 per cent.

So, for the first time since the financial crisis, NatWest Group plc (formerly Royal Bank of Scot‐ land Group plc) is no longer under majority public as the bank agreed to buy back shares for £1,212,421,779.

This is the government’s fifth sale of its NatWest shareholding bringing its level of ownership down to less than 50 per cent and is considered a landmark in the government’s plan to return to private ownership the institutions brought into public ownership as a result of the 2007‐2008 financial crisis.

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John Glen using a NatWest cash machine.

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen MP autho‐ rised the sale of approximately 550 million shares in NatWest at 220.5p per share raising just over £1.2 billion.

Commenting on the sale, John Glen said: “This sale means that the government is no longer the majority owner of NatWest Group and is therefore an impor‐

tant landmark in our plan to re‐ turn the bank to the private sec‐ tor.

“We will continue to prioritise delivering value for money for the taxpayer as we take forward this plan.”

At the height of the banking cri‐ sis in 2009, the Labour Govern‐ ment under Prime Minister Gor‐ don Brown owned 84 per cent of the bank’s shares and with the share price rising during 2022, the current value of the shares still owned is in excess of £12 billion.

As it has returned to profit, NatWest has been paying divi‐ dends to shareholders and sub‐ ject to approval its April AGM payment for 2021 should be in the region of 10.5p per share.

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IKEA store closure IKEA UK announced on March 30 that it proposed to close its Tot‐ tenham store as part of the busi‐ ness’ transformation plan for the capital.

The decision came as the re‐ tailer committed to investing more than £1 billion in London over the next three years to bet‐ ter meet the needs of its cus‐ tomers.

The proposal to close the Tot‐

SPANISH IT project company Sighore is working with on‐ line booking company The Fork to offer better services to the hospitality industry.

The key to this strategic agreement lies in the integra‐ tion of the Sighore‐ICS POS system in The Fork Manager site which will allow partner restaurants to improve their digital functionalities.

As an added bonus, it will now be possible for restau‐ rants to be able to under‐ stand the tastes and prefer‐ ences of diners based on information collected when they book.

Darío Méndez of The Fork said,”as a leading technology company and online booking platform, with more than 60,000 associated restau‐ rants, our mission is to al‐ ways be at the forefront of the latest trends.”

tenham store follows an exten‐ sive assessment of IKEA’s pres‐ ence in London in line with changing shopping behaviours.

Last year, online represented almost half of the retailers’ total sales and the demand for differ‐ ent services as well as conve‐ nient deliveries accelerated.

This, combined with the rede‐ velopment of the area where the store is located, prompted the

retailer to assess the long‐term viability of the site.

IKEA will now enter a period of collective consultation with the 450 workers affected by this pro‐ posal and is committed to retain‐ ing as many as possible.

The business will create over 600 vacancies in London before the proposed store closure, which as a priority will be of‐ fered to those workers.

THE overall 2021 deficit over GDP in Spain was far better than anyone forecast at 6.7 per cent which equates to €81.5 billion ex‐ cluding Financial Aid. This reduction in the deficit was greater than that communicated by the government to the Euro‐ pean Commission in the Budget Plan (8.4 per cent).

It also compares well to the estimates of all the na‐ tional and international or‐ ganisations such as the IMF (8.6 per cent), the OECD (8.1 per cent), the Commis‐ sion itself (8.1 per cent) and even the Bank of Spain (7.5 per cent).

This is a reduction of 27.9 per cent when compared to 2020, so in other words, de‐ spite the fact that the health emergency due to the pandemic continued last year, the deficit de‐ creased by 3.31 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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STERLING: Took a hit in the wake of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision.

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Euro EUR/GBP: Unmoved at £0.83 EUR/USD: Down from $1.13 to $1.10 The euro was infused with significant volatility through the past four weeks as the war between Ukraine and Russia rocked currency markets.

EUR exchange rates are highly sensitive to the crisis in Ukraine amidst fears the Eu‐ rozone is particularly vulnerable to any eco‐ nomic fallout which could arise as a result of the war and sanctions imposed on Rus‐ sia.

This lead to the single currency fluctuat‐ ing through March. Stumbling amidst re‐ ports the Russian offensive may be intensi‐ fy, and rallying on any reports of positive progress being made in peace talks.

Elsewhere the European Central Bank’s (ECB) announcement it would wind down its asset purchasing programme by Q3 2022 helped to buoy EUR exchange rates, before ECB President Christine Lagarde quashed hopes the bank could raise inter‐ est rates before the end of the year.

Looking ahead, it seems safe to assume the situation in Ukraine will continue to act as a major source of volatility for the euro.

The longer the conflict drags on the more pain it is likely to cause the single currency.

Pound GBP/EUR: Up from €1.19 to €1.20 GBP/USD: Down from $1.35 to $1.32 The increasingly risk‐sensitive pound also traded in a wide range over the past month as a result of uncertainty over the war in Ukraine.

GBP investors are particularly concerned about the potential for the conflict to fan inflationary pressures in the UK, exacerbat‐ ing the current cost‐of‐living crisis.

Sterling took a notable hit in the wake of the Bank of England’s (BoE) March interest rate decision. While the BoE hiked rates to their pre‐pandemic levels as forecast, the bank’s forward guidance proved more dovish than hoped, prompting a sharp slump in GBP exchange rates.

This left the pound exposed to losses in the wake of the UK’s latest consumer price index. As a sharp rise in inflation was seen as piling more pressure on UK consumers.

Going forward, the pound could struggle to hold its ground as the reduced odds for more BoE rate hikes leaves the currency vulnerable to additional selling pressure.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from £0.73 to £0.75 USD/EUR: Up from €0.88 to €0.90 The US dollar has trended broadly higher through March, with the safe‐haven cur‐ rency attracting considerable risk‐off flows as the Ukraine crisis rattled markets.

The start of the war saw the US dollar strike multi‐month highs against both the euro and pound amidst concerns over how the sanctions placed on Russia could im‐ pact the global economy.

While peace talk optimism has tem‐ pered some of the ‘greenback’s gains in re‐ cent weeks, the currency still remains well above the levels it was trading at prior to the war.

The upside in USD exchange rates has been aided by the Federal Reserve, which delivered its first rate hike since 2018, whilst also signalling plans for up to six ad‐ ditional hikes through 2022.

Looking ahead, the Fed’s aggressive monetary tightening plans and the ongoing war in Ukraine are likely to underpin de‐ mand for the US dollar in the weeks to come.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT IN these worrying times of doom and gloom I thought this week I’d just lighten it all up a bit by reiterating a true story I scribed here some years ago. Hurray! It concerned a young Irish lad, happily looking forward to his impending marriage.

The night before the ceremony, his friends organised a stag night, which in true Irish fashion basically meant visiting as many Dublin pubs as physically possible.

This they duly did, until finally, after making sure the future groom was ‘feeling no pain’, they all staggered back to his apartment where he promptly passed out stone cold on the settee. It was at this point the dastardly scheme, already devised by his drinking buddies, sprang into action.

Two of these friends were actually male nurses at a local hospital. Naturally they were au fait with the art of administering plaster of Paris to broken bones. With all the ingredients, previously imported from the hospital, and with their ‘victim’ in a complete alcoholic stupor, they surreptitiously proceeded to plaster up one of his arms. With the operation completed, they quietly slipped away into the night.

The next morning the best man was

A Joke telephoned by an absolutely panic‐stricken groom. Displaying feigned amazement as to why the poor man ‘couldn’t remember a thing’, his friend explained that he had slipped and fallen outside one of the pubs and broken his arm. They had all finished up in the hospital where the break had been fixed and plastered, after which they had simply taken him home and left him sleeping. It was around this point the best man was supposed to reveal the truth and subsequently remove the cast before continuing with the groom’s special day.

Wrong! Seeking to prolong the ‘joke’ he once again neglected to reveal their devious plot. Some hours later, the congregation, bride and somewhat surprised ex stag party members, were treated to the extraordinary sight of a bemused groom arriving at the church with an awkwardly bent arm, cast in a sling where it stayed through the entire wedding ceremony and reception.

By this time, the scheme had lasted for so long, the rest of the perpetrators decided that discretion was the better part

of valour and decided to leave it to the best man to reveal all when he deemed fit. He never did. The bride, with the groom ‐ still plastered up and totally unaware ‐ actually embarked on their Caribbean honeymoon.

Not until their return was the whole sordid truth finally revealed. Naturally our hero was incensed, I’m surprised he didn’t commit murder, and broke off all interaction with his so‐called pals for some time. Not being of a vindictive nature however, he did finally make it up and appeared to put it all behind him. A couple of years later, lo and behold, it was the best man’s turn to enter into holy wedlock. Next week I’ll tell you about our hero’s revenge.

And I can assure you ‐ ‘It’s a cracker!’

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

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CONSULAR MATTERS YOU may have heard that the Spanish consulates and Em‐ bassy in Great Britain are on strike and sadly at the time of writing there is no date for the strike to end.

At Just Law Solicitors we conduct residency or residen‐ cia applications for clients looking to move to Spain in 2022.

How are clients affected by the strike? First of all, if you’re applying for residency in Spain you need to obtain and submit several official documents. For example, one of the docu‐ ments you need to submit is your medical certificate which states that you don’t have a serious contagious infectious disease.

This document and other documents are only valid for three months from the date of issue. Once you have the docu‐ ments; we then need to obtain an appointment for our clients

FEATURE

TV & Film Review by Laura Kemp

Now Streaming - Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King THE fascinating Netflix docu‐ mentary Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King, delves into the baffling true story of how a cryptocurren‐ cy trader mysteriously disap‐ peared, sending millions of currency into the abyss and prompting conspiracy theo‐ ries about his supposed death.

Luckily, you don’t need to know much about cryptocur‐ rency to follow Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King, which investigates the story of Gerald Cotten and the many people who ended up with empty bank accounts af‐ ter investing in his cryptocur‐ rency exchange QuadrigaCX. This documentary has a mediocre 42 per cent audi‐ ence rating on Rotten Toma‐ toes, but at just 90 minutes long, it’s worth a watch par‐ ticularly for those interested in cryptocurrency, scams and conspiracies.

Simply put, Cotten’s QuadrigaCX took invest‐ ments, converted them into

Bitcoin and traded the cur‐ rency with the hope of re‐ turning a profit, taking a per‐ centage of each transaction.

His business started pretty lu‐ cratively, riding off the boom of Bitcoin’s sky‐rocketing share values.

At the time of Cotten’s death when he was travelling with his girlfriend in India at the age of 30, QuadrigaCX was Canada’s largest Crypto exchange and was holding over $200 million worth of clients’ money.

However, nobody but Cot‐ ten could access the keys and passwords for the company’s accounts, meaning all of the money was locked away and everyone who had invested was left with an empty bank account.

Investors band together via an internet forum to try and figure out what has really happened with Cotten ‐ did he fake his own death? Or is the story of him dying in India due to complications with his Crohn’s disease true?

The Spanish Consulate strike in Great Britain updated.

It’s worth remembering that prior to Brexit these con‐ sulates were doing far less work, and the third country visa requirements have been added to their duties post Brexit. This we understand is one of the reasons for the strike. Of course, we will up‐ date you once we have more information. As always this isn’t legal advice. If you’re thinking of living in Spain or buying a property in Spain, get in touch with ourselves before you sign or pay anything.

ON STRIKE: The Spanish authorities are working to resolve matters.

but due to the strike appoint‐ ments are not available and the documents will eventually expire as they are only valid

for three months from the date of issue.

We are of course concerned, and at the time of writing

there is no solution. We under‐ stand that the Spanish authori‐ ties are working to resolve matters and we will keep you

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FEATURE

Rowling slams “cancel culture” comparison NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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

YOU could be forgiven for thinking that, by now, you’d read or heard just about every possible comment, statement, explanation and wider cultural analysis of the war in Ukraine. And you’d probably be right. Ev‐ erything possible that could be thought or said about the war has now definitely been thought or said. Time and again, in fact.

And then you read about Putin’s outburst that the West is trying to “cancel” Russia for its traditional views, much as it did to JK Rowling for her views on trans rights. Well, really.

Putin’s comparison of criticism of the au‐ thor to the backlash against his invasion is even more pathetic than Boris’s comparison of Brexit to the Ukranian fight for freedom. I clearly missed the bit where JKR invaded a country and massacred civilians. How care‐ less of me. Voldemort Putin has lost the plot

POTTER vs PUTIN: What a feeble attempt to divert attention from his war crimes.

entirely here. No one does make‐believe, fantastical fiction quite like Vladimir Putin every time he speaks.

The difference is, fundamentally, that JKR voiced an opinion. Some people don’t agree with it but she has the right to it, to publish it and speak about it. And those who don’t

agree with her have the same rights. In Rus‐ sia, we are told, if you don’t have the same opinion as Putin you risk imprisonment.

So, is Putin simply trying to distract from the downscaling of his ‘special military oper‐ ation’ from regime change with this pathetic trolling, playing the victim card? Is he now

looking for sympathy from the West? Or is he preparing a scenario that the whole world is so against Russia he’s now backing down honourably, a situation he can then present to his own people?

If so, what a feeble attempt to divert at‐ tention from his war crime atrocities, the gross strategic misstep of his ‘special military operation’ and malfunctioning armed forces.

Vlad, if it’s any help, Tolstoy’s ‘Special Mili‐ tary Operation and Peace’ is still my favourite novel. And Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment isn’t bad either. I’m not sure you’ll ever face punishment for your many crimes though.

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It couldn’t possibly happen MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man I WATCHED a film a while ago called Don’t Look Up. I thought it was a load of rubbish.

It’s all about greed and how it could finish the world. Others went to lengths to explain how brilliant it was and what a great message it sent out. It was even up for an Oscar.

So, I’ve come up with an idea for another film script. Here’s the storyline.

It opens with a group of very rich and influential men and women sitting round a large boardroom table discussing how could they take control of all the money in the world.

One comes up with the idea that if you could stop people using cash and make everything payable with digital currency and use a credit-information gathering card they could control it and everything will be controlled by apps on your phone. One of the others says that sounds like a great idea and that it will be easy to convince youngsters because they use phones and computers for everything, but how do you convince all the

old, frail and disabled people that they have to use apps and computers when they much prefer cash? There’re a few moments silence and then someone says, it’s easy, we just get rid of them.

There are a few gasps but then someone looks up and asks, how? Simple, is the reply.

I know a lab that has found a new virus that is particularly fatal for old and weak people but the young and fit will not be badly affected. We can introduce rules for travel so we can keep an eye on where they are all going and maybe come up with a vaccine which will help our pharmaceutical friends too.

Those that have the vaccine can travel and the ones that don’t will be banned from travelling.

The room goes silent again.

Then William Fence, the chairman, says it’s a good idea. Governments will save billions on pensions and healthcare and we can control how and where people spend. And if that doesn’t work, we can make everything so expensive the poor and old will not be able to buy fuel or food and they will all die leaving us with a few rich old people and a world full of youngsters we can control. This, of course, is only a storyline so far and it couldn’t possibly happen in real life?

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CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD THIS week, Louis CK was awarded the honour of best comedy album at the Grammy music awards, despite appar‐ ently being cancelled

Uncancelled culture four years ago due to admitted sexual miscon‐ duct forced upon wom‐ en he worked with or knew personally. The al‐ bum that won the

award even references his so‐called cancella‐ tion and the controver‐ sy surrounding the events that only came to light after five brave women came forward.

He at first tried to di‐ minish their recollec‐ tions. Then he tried, with some success, to derail their careers.

Then, finally, he admit‐ ted all he had done and apologised. He was dropped by his agent, had a film he was to star in shelved and lost a production deal with a TV channel.

His fans raged against the response but they needn’t have raged long. By the next year, he was up on stage in New York once more, touring the United States the year after

that, and has now reached the pinnacle of the scene by picking up his third Grammy. It seems as if cancel cul‐ ture for famous men has a shelf life, even though they are the people who decry it the most.

Maybe this can be of some relief to Will Smith, who is on the re‐ ceiving end of similar calls after his ill‐fated walk up the stairs of the Dolby Theatre last week, to slap Chris Rock across the face after the latter made a crass joke about Smith’s wife. I somehow doubt it though, as it seems the shelf life on cancella‐ tions is only reserved for men who are violent to women. The Acade‐ my Awards have said

they do not condone vi‐ olence after last week’s events, yet abusive peo‐ ple such as Harvey We‐ instein, Roman Polanski and Jared Leto are still in possession of their Oscars, even if the for‐ mer two have been stripped of their Acade‐ my membership.

Critics called the Smith slap “the most shocking Oscars inci‐ dent ever” while forget‐ ting that John Wayne had to be held back from storming the stage to attack an Indigenous American activist named Sacheen Little‐ feather who was col‐ lecting Marlon Brando’s award on his behalf. Lit‐ tlefeather was then also mocked and belittled by Clint Eastwood, a man who has still gone on to

receive many more tro‐ phies and widespread acclaim. It seems that male on male violence carries more weight than any other.

Even away from Holly‐ wood, we have Prince Andrew, fresh from pay‐ ing his way out of a court case that would have seen his unsavoury secrets out in the open, already back on the arm of the Queen at a public function. Mere months have gone by and we are being asked to act as if nothing has hap‐ pened and accept his in‐ volvement in royal mat‐ ters once more.

All of this does not sit well with me, as it reeks of there being little con‐ sequence for large ac‐ tions. That is, if you are a famous or rich man, of course.

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FINLAND

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SO, you may not live in the happiest country in the world, but why not practise some of the Finnish ways of life to create your own way of living? We have taken a look at some Finnish ways of thinking and living that you can incorporate into your life.

Although the Finnish way of life is a reflection of the democratic principles of the nation, based on equality of the people and access to the most important things such as healthcare and edu‐ cation, there are other things that play a huge role in Finns being so happy.

Nature Nature is a huge part of the Finnish lifestyle, from a young age Finns are taught to treat the outdoors as a second home. Walking, camping, hiking, foraging ‐ these are all things the Finnish do to enrich their lives and their happiness, and things you can incorpo‐ rate into your own life.

Take regular walks in na‐ ture, whether that be by the sea, up the hills or around the forests. Nature is known to boost our mood and to

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The Finnish way CONNECT WITH NATURE: Take some quiet time and enjoy your surroundings.

make us happy, add exer‐ cise to that and you’ll get the extra boost of sero‐ tonin!

Believe in what you say The Finns are known for their straight talking, no‐ frills attitude. Strict formali‐

ties are not really observed, however, it is important to wait for others to finish speaking before presenting your own input and view‐ point. This is a slower way of conversing, but a much more thoughtful one.

If your intention is to de‐ sign your life, saying what you mean and meaning what you say is the first place to start. Keep the promises you make, build‐ ing trust and accountability with yourself and others.

Believe in the power of your words and act on them in a genuine and forthcoming way.

Focus on what’s impor‐ tant The Finns underlying prin‐ ciple of ‘form follows func‐

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tion’ stresses that what you create must serve its pur‐ pose before you make it beautiful. This results in a design that is highly func‐ tional, but also simplistic.

This relates to life. Strip away the extra fluff and fo‐ cus on WHY you are doing something, this will let you focus more on the vision of what you want your life to be and how to create it.

Make time for creativity Despite being so techno‐ logically advanced, the Finns place great emphasis on be‐ ing offline, taking quiet time, having ample space and, of course, enjoying nature and their surroundings. Among modern day complexities, the Finns’ happiness is root‐ ed in their connection to na‐ ture and creativity, with na‐ ture being a major source of inspiration in their culture, architecture and design.

Don’t forget to make time to bring your dreams to life, be present and step away from the noise to create a space for creativity. Priori‐ tise a work/life balance and don’t get so bogged down in creating your life that you forget to live it!

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Finland facts THERE are 187,888 lakes within Finnish territory It’s no wonder Finland is often referred to as ‘the land of thousands of lakes’ ‐ because it’s true! The abun‐ dance of lakes in Finland is because of the geological conditions that existed thousands of years ago. Al‐ though there are no glaciers now, the effects of glaciation in Finland can be seen in the geography and lake formation today.

The average Finn con‐ sumes 12 kilos of coffee each year Nordic countries are fa‐ mous for drinking copious amounts of coffee, and the Finns are no exception. It’s hard to know exactly how many cups they drink, but they consume 12 kilos of the stuff annually!

Finland also has the world’s highest annual con‐ sumption of milk per capita The Finns also drink a lot

NORTHERN LIGHTS: A spectacular phenomenon.

of milk, they actually have the world’s highest annual milk consumption per capi‐ ta! That’s a lot of milk.

There are more saunas than cars Saunas are one of the Finns’ biggest and most well known traditions, so it might not surprise you that there are more saunas than cars in the country! Even the Burger King in Helsinki has a sauna.

Finland has free educa‐ tion, even at the universi‐

ty level One of the most interest‐ ing and amazing things about Finland is that they offer free education to stu‐ dents, even including uni‐ versity level education. It al‐ so applies to international students from the EU/EES. Non‐EU‐nationals will al‐ so have free tuition fees if the classes they take are taught in Finnish or Swedish, or doctoral stud‐ ies in any language.

Northern Lights, Mid‐

BIGGEST TRADITION: There are more saunas than cars in the country.

night Sun & Polar Night The spectacular Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and Polar Night can be wit‐ nessed here. The Polar Night can be seen in the most northern part of Fin‐ land ‐ this is the darkest month of the year where the sun won’t rise for sev‐ eral weeks.

The opposite to this oc‐ curs in the summer, known as the Midnight Sun, where the sun never sets.

Finland was the first

country in Europe to give all women the right to vote Finland is one of the most gender‐equal coun‐ tries in the world and, sur‐ prisingly, they actually al‐ lowed women to vote back in 1906.

New Zealand and Aus‐ tralia allowed the vote to women a couple of years before, however, it was in Finland that all women, re‐ gardless of social status, could full vote and stand for parliament.

Freedom to roam ‐ the right to public access Like neighbouring Scandi‐ navian countries, Finns can enjoy the freedom to roam and have the right to public access ‐ a truly amazing privilege in a country with so much wildlife and natu‐ ral beauty to enjoy.

This means you can for‐ age for food such as berries and mushrooms, camp and walk in nature without any issues ‐ as long as you pick up your litter behind you!

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Why is Finland the happiest place in the world?

ACCORDING to World Happiness Report rankings, Finland has been voted the hap‐ piest country in the world this year, for the fifth year running. So we have taken a look at what makes the people of Finland so happy and if there’s anything we can learn from their way of life.

There is a saying in Finland that has been around for a long time: “Being born in Finland is like winning the jackpot,” nobody knows where it came from, but after be‐ ing voted the happiest country in the world for five years it seems it could be true! But, why is Finland the happiest coun‐ try in the world?

The chilled way of life One reason is due to Finland being such a free and relaxed place to live. Compared to much of the Western world, Finland is laid‐ back with a warm culture that is very much based on operation and not competition.

They have remarkable resilience without worry of how the rest of the world sees them and a more relaxed approach to prob‐ lems and worries.

The nature and scenery Finland is known for its stunning scenery, masses of forests, abundance of crystal clear lakes and an abundance of wildlife.

The air is clean and low on pollution ‐ Fin‐ land has a lot to offer. Lots of people believe

CHILLED OUT: Finland is such and a free and relaxed place to live.

it is being surrounded by such natural beau‐ ty that makes Finland such a great place to

be, and nature has been scientifically proven to help our mental health ‐ so they

could be on to something here.

Low levels of crime, high standards of liv‐ ing An important measurement for the World Happiness Report is how safe people feel.

Finland scores very highly in this due to their low levels of crime, excellent education sys‐ tem and high standards of living.

Finland’s school system is one of the fairest in Europe, leading to more op‐ portunities for young people. It also has a universal health care system, which is a significant factor in how happy citizens are.

Finland is streets ahead of other Western countries with regards to equality, which means opportunities for everyone no mat‐ ter what their social or economic back‐ ground is. Finland is largely middle class and has very little poverty, with the wealthiest people not boasting about their wealth.

Even the poorest people still have access to great healthcare and education and their housing model means a very low level of homeless people.

Even with 200 days of winter, two whole months of the sun not rising above the hori‐ zon and temperatures that can drop to ‐20, it is clear to see how the Finnish way of life and the way they prioritise health, educa‐ tion and the standard of living makes them the happiest country in the world ‐ again!

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SADNESS IN UKRAINE From our Facebook

THINKING OF YOU: And the many other people facing the war in Ukraine.

My heart aches today And it’s just war and Sadness all day and Nobody knows it’s painful But me oh yes me And sadness in our eyes As our little children cry All through the cold, dark, lonely Night and snow is falling tonight And a bitter chill in the air And the worst pain is yet to come And I want to cry tonight but I’m holding my baby so tight And there’s no longer any more Tears to roll down my sad Lonely old face and I’m in a horrible blown up Place and it’s just war and

Destruction, disaster and hate And I’ve sat and cried and I’m Holding my baby so tight as my Loved ones died tonight And Lord Jesus Christ I want to break Free and move on But sadness lives on And we are drowning in a River of blood and we Can’t catch our breath And a lonely tear rolls down My baby’s face We are already dead In this blown up sad, lonely place.

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ENJOY HOLY WEEK EASTER is almost upon us and the fact that the annual parades, missing for so long, are returning to the streets is another sign that we appear to be coming out of the two-year nightmare that was the pandemic.

There is no doubt that Covid-19 still exists in some form or other, but we have had time to adjust to the inconvenience and cope with what now generally amounts for most people as a slight cold or dose of the flu.

For so many in Spain, the Easter activities are an important part of their life and although society is becoming much more secular, especially as more revelations emerge over the activities of priests in the past, it is true to say that there is comfort in tradition.

Many still belong to local brotherhoods and are ready to join with their friends and neigh-

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bours to carry the richly decorated and very heavy statues through the streets, applauded by what are bound to be large crowds of onlookers.

Even if you are not religious by nature, the sights and sounds of religious parades across the nation do show a feeling of unity, although for some, the ever-present involvement of the Guardia Civil, still part of the military, in these parades may be slightly discomforting.

Perhaps the most attractive sight for many is the involvement of the very young who often embarrass their parents and delight the crowds when they don’t behave or take the ceremonies as seriously as perhaps, they should.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Holy Week and be pleased that at least it is possible to celebrate the events once again.

TORY MP: Complained about his salary - is this correct?

Christine Norton It’s not just the salaries, it’s all the extra add ons they receive, legally or otherwise.

Lyn Gaskell How many would say they don’t deserve any pay?!!

Valerie Goodey They should get a normal living wage, not the disgusting amount they are paid.

Sheila Bowman If they were paid what they’re worth, they’d all be bankrupt!

Thelma Dance The Tories shouldn’t bother to campaign at the next election, anyone who votes for them should be sectioned.

Mervyn Sanders Why isn’t an MP’s salary related to the country’s average earnings?? If they do it, they must do it for commitment not greed!

Brian Francis I vote for a pay drop, preferably to zero.

Pauline Churchard Gritt They do not deserve the salary they get as they do not do a very good job. Always slow and always blowing their own trumpet about how much money they have put into different things. What can you expect from a government that has a liar as Prime Minister?

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Living with arthritis ARTHRITIS is the inflammation of one or more joints. The most frequent cause of arthritis is the wear and tear of the carti‐ lage that protects the joint and prevents friction between the bones. The weaken‐ ing of the cartilage can cause the bones to come into contact with each other, result‐ ing in symptoms such as pain and re‐ duced mobility of the joint.

The fluctuating temperatures that are typical of spring can make the symptoms of arthritis worse. Fortunately, there are a few things that can help with the pain and stiffness.

• Maintain a constant body tempera‐ ture Sudden changes in body temperature can make symptoms worse as the body’s tissues can expand and put more pres‐ sure on the nerves. Keeping warm im‐ proves circulation and helps to relax joints, reducing stiffness and pain.

• Exercise regularly Going for a walk or a bike ride can help to keep joints warm and reduce symp‐ toms, but if you are going to make changes to your normal exercise routine

KEEP WARM: Improving circulation and reducing pain.

or have any questions about the best type of exercise for you, consult your doc‐ tor.

• Get enough vitamin D Vitamin D helps keep bones strong and reduces inflammation. You can take sup‐ plements, get some sun for a few minutes every day or eat foods rich in vitamin D, such as fish, dairy products or eggs.

• Stay hydrated Drinking enough water is essential for good health anyway, and for people with arthritis, being dehydrated can increase joint pain due to lack of lubrication.

Conceal dark circles under eyes DARK circles under the eyes are extremely common and are not necessarily caused by a lack of sleep. The skin under the eyes is thinner than on the rest of the face and veins can sometimes be seen, which creates a purplish tinge and makes us look tired. For‐ tunately, these circles can be concealed with make‐up us‐ ing a few easy tricks.

1. Prepare skin with eye contour cream Preparing the skin with a moisturising eye contour cream will prevent make‐up from cracking and keep it in‐ tact throughout the day.

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2. Apply concealer After preparing the skin, ap‐ ply a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation

to the undereye area, in the shape of a triangle down to your cheek. Use a sponge or brush to apply the product and dab to blend thoroughly.

3. Apply foundation Apply a matte‐finish foun‐ dation gently to the entire area. Avoid using a luminous powder or foundation on the dark circles under your eyes, as this will draw more atten‐ tion to them.

4. Use copper‐coloured eyeshadow

Using eyeliner on your wa‐ terline can accentuate puffy eyes. Instead, apply a coppery shade of eyeshadow to your eyelids and just under your eyes and blend well. You will get a striking look while hiding bags.

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Food allergies and intolerances FOOD allergies are often confused with food intoler‐ ances, but there are some clear differences.

A food allergy causes a set of adverse reactions that occur as a particularly strong response from the immune system when the organism perceives a nor‐ mally harmless food as a threat. The substances that cause allergies are not the food itself, but some of the proteins in it, called aller‐ gens, which lead the body to mistakenly produce anti‐ bodies. The main food aller‐ gens are milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soybeans.

Food intolerances are dif‐ ferent. The adverse reaction does not usually involve the immune system. The prob‐ lem is related to digestion and is due to the lack of cer‐ tain enzymes required for metabolising and using a particular substance in food. For example, lactose intolerance is caused by a lack of the enzyme lactase.

Although allergies and in‐

PEANUTS: Are just one food allergen that can cause an adverse reaction.

tolerances may share some symptoms, allergies cause a much more immediate im‐ mune response, with symp‐ toms occurring within two hours. Digestive reactions may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, and non‐digestive reactions may include hives, itching, respi‐ ratory problems, and, in the most severe cases, anaphy‐ lactic shock.

In the case of food intol‐

erances, reactions are usu‐ ally delayed and involve on‐ ly the digestive system.

Symptoms are less acute, recur frequently over time and are unlikely to cause death.

Food allergies are often inherited, although there are other factors involved, such as age, the state of the intestinal mucosa and the amount of food ingested.

Intolerances may be genetic or developed over time.

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Out & About with Lynn McCabe

An introduction to Lynn.

ALLOW me to introduce myself. My name is Lynn McCabe and I am delighted to be given the pleasure of helping guide you to some of the great eateries and drinking places that we have here on the Costa del Sol. Originally from Ireland, I am now very settled into the Spanish way of life and am delighted to be part of the Euro Weekly News team.

Looking back on life and what it’s had to offer me on‐ ly brings a sense of pride and gratitude for some of the amazing memories I have shared with incredible peo‐ ple. Most importantly my five (not so little) babies.

Being on the coast for 18 years has meant that I have grown a network down here full of different love‐ able characters, all with their own story and all with great craic.

The fact that I owned two

restaurants here over these years gives me a complete understanding of the highs and lows in the industry.

The restaurant provided a breeding ground for stories and memories to be made, not to mention great friend‐ ships and allowed me to build a community here along the coast, almost like an extended family.

Having spent many years in the hospitality industry here, I am hoping to bring my experience to this new column.

The forecast is looking good for tourism here this year and a sense of excite‐

ment brewing among the businesses here.

So looking forward to bringing you news from up

and down the coast.

There’s not a problem too big or a problem too small that cannot be helped.

I’m Lynn McCabe, a moth‐ er, daughter, a sister, en‐ trepreneur and a friend.

Slainte! Lynn.

What’s new

WONDERFUL to see the blue skies again and you can almost smell the sense of excitement that summer is coming. Hospitality is bracing it‐ self for what we hope will be a great season.

There is also an amazing new venue in Plaza Marina Banus, CHIMU. This is a wonderful addi‐ tion to the area. A unique exotic Peruvian and Nikkei fusion with a creative menu and breath‐ taking interior.

Finally, we have a new bar in Pueblo An‐

daluz, Murphs Bar. This is a cosy place with a nice bar food menu, lovely terrace and fantastic Guinness. Open dai‐ ly from 2.00pm, closed on Tuesdays. All sports are shown.

Well worth popping into, April and Ray are great hosts.

The Triple A are holding their first fundraiser, an Easter bonnet luncheon, on April 11 from 1.30pm at Divot Restaurant. Tickets are €35.

SOCIAL SCENE Got something going on locally, then contact me at lynn@euroweeklynews.com or 678 033 241.

To tip?

ON a restaurant bill that charges service, do you tip your server on top?

Well this is a tricky one as some foreigners assume the service goes to the waiting staff. However this is not al‐ ways the case, it depends on the owners’ rules.

Spain is known for not pay‐ ing waiting staff very well and some rely on their tips.

My advice, if you enjoyed your meal and the service, tip the server on top of service. If you were not happy, don’t!

Restaurant Review NEW to la Mairena, I had the plea‐ sure to have lunch at the stunning Soto restaurant on Wednesday, March 30.

This is a new venture for master chef Tomas Rosan and his team.

Tomas moved to Marbella from Slovakia 15 years ago and has spent almost 10 years cheffing in Elviria.

Soto is situated looking over the So‐ to Golf Course, a tranquil area boast‐ ing wonderful views.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday. The bar is open daily Mon‐ day to Sunday from 10am, so for golfers there are always tapas avail‐ able. The menus are international with a really good choice.

I went mid‐week just as the sun re‐ turned and was welcomed by Tomas and shown to the terrace. The lunch

Soto Restaurant menu is not huge, but has a good selection of dishes and is very reasonable.

They also cater for dietary requirements.

I opted for the home‐made mush‐ room soup, which was served with a hot crispy roll. My companion opted for chicken goujons with coleslaw and fresh chips.

Tomas prides himself on his fresh produce and tries to source all locally.

Both dishes were well presented and full of flavour. As we had a light lunch, we of course had to try the desserts. Wow, a fantastic selection.

We opted for Baileys cheesecake and

chocolate panacotta.

The deconstructed cheesecake with summer fruits was divine as was the chocolate panacotta.

Tomas’ attention to de‐ tail and presentation is very welcome.

The staff were very friendly and I’m pleased to say the toilets were im‐ maculate.

Soto will appeal to many and I’m sure the locals are delighted to have a restaurant with food of this standard.

I would advise if going in the evening to make a reservation. Sun‐ day lunch is great value with three courses for €22.95 and two courses €18.95.

Tomas Rosan and his team.

I sense that once you try Soto for lunch or dinner it will become a fast favourite.

Although the roads up to Soto are a little windy, it’s well worth it and Soto is only 10 minutes drive from Elviria.

There is plenty of parking when you arrive.

For reservations, call 951 660 695.

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Jazz & World Music FUENGIROLA hosts the Sohail Jazz & World Music Experience on June 17 and 18 at Castle Sohail.

On Friday, June 17, the Cuban pianist and com‐ poser Pepe Rivero and the Ibizan singer Ángela Cervantes come together to present the works of the Puerto Rican artist Sylvia Rexach.

Following them, will be a special presentation by 2017 Eurovision Song Contest winner Por‐ tuguese singer Salvador Sobral who has turned to jazz and fronts El Cuarte‐ to Secreto.

Saturday night high‐ lights two of the most re‐ spected Spanish acts, firstly El Trio featuring Carles Benavent (electric bass), Tino di Geraldo (drums) and Jorge Pardo (sax and flute), who had a huge hit with the album Flamenco Leak.

Closing the event will be a performance of the album Vida, the third in‐ stalment of the De Cerca, the project that brought together Josemi Carmona (guitar), Javier Colina (double bass) and Ban‐ dolero (cajon), which combines popular pieces, many of them with Latin American roots and Jose‐ mi Carmona’s flamenco compositions.

Both nights will fit in

€38.50 for each night or €65 for both nights plus booking fee are now available to book at www.marenostrumfuen girola.com and El Corte Inglés.

PORTUGUESE SINGER: Salvador Sobral on stage.

perfectly in the ancient interior of the castle as the performers play un‐

der the starry Fuengirola sky.

Tickets which cost

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FOR those who love the sight and sound of Flamen‐ co, there will be a choice of five concerts taking place at the Cervantes Theatre Malaga City between April 18 and 24.

Some of the genres’ top artists including Tomatito, Jesús Carmona and Antonio Reyes will be taking part, so for more information and details of how to book, visit the Cervantes Theatre website.

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SALÓN VARIETÉS THEATRE T H R E E shows in three nights, so a great way to get your fill of Rock & Roll, Soul and a tribute to the greats of Las Vegas!

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FRIDAY APRIL 8 AT 7.30PM Take a trip back to that golden era of the fabulous 50s & 60s.

LEGENDS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SATURDAY APRIL 9 AT 7.30PM Enjoy the very best of Soul & Mo‐ town from the 60’s & 70s.

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Teatro Salon Varietes, C/ Emancípación, s/n, Fuengirola 29640 - Malaga.

Telephone (+34) 952 474 542 - boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 11.00 - 14.30 We also open one hour before any show!

A MASQUERADE BALL is be‐ ing held for Collective Calling Charity in Benahavis on Sun‐ day June 5 at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort.

Entitled The Greatest Show Circus, the event promises to be very special with entertainment based on the film starring Hugh Jackman.

Due to be held in the beautiful setting of the luxu‐

ry Anantara hotel, the evening which starts at 6.30pm (with carriages at midnight) offers a three‐ course meal with unlimited dinner drinks at a cost of €130 per person, of which €40 will be donated directly to the charity.

Guests are invited to dress to the hilt and wear their most glamorous clothes plus a glittering

mask if needed.

This could be one of the glitziest events of the season and apart from having a great time, those taking part will help support the good work of San Pedro‐based Collective Calling which is currently active in Ukraine as well as Tanzania and of course the Costa del Sol. Reserve tickets by calling 711 006 961.

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Taste Casares Flamenco Jazz TO celebrate international jazz day on Satur‐ day April 30, there will be a free concert in the Paseo de Las Palmeras in San Pedro Al‐ cantara from 6pm featuring flamenco jazz quintet La Bejazz.

The band from Marchena in Sevilla with its tradition of flamenco was formed in 2007

GASTRONOMIC FAIR: The annual Taste Casares is always well attended.

TASTE CASARES, the annual gastronomic fair, will take place on April 23 and 24, the weekend after the Easter Celebrations.

The Casares Council is working together with the

Centere for Tourist Initia‐ tives (CIT) to put together this year’s programme, which is very strong and full of new ideas. Together with the Gastronomic Fair, the Council once again convenes

Pinocchio IDEAL for children aged three and up, the Jabetin company brings Pinocho (Pinocchio) to the Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona at noon on Sunday April 24.

It’s a fairly loyal recounting of the story which was every child’s favourite when the Disney cartoon was released and the cast sing and dance their way through 70 minutes of fun.

It is in Spanish, but the costumes and music are bound to appeal to the very young with tickets cost‐ ing €9.80 to €12 plus booking fee from TAF Estepona.

its emblematic contest showing the prettiest streets and house facades as an added incentive to visit the most beautiful corners of the town of Casares spe‐ cially decorated by house‐ holders with pots and flow‐ er beds containing well‐ cared for plants and flowers.

Once again, visitors will be invited to take part in the Fandango Casareño, a free workshop hosted by the lo‐ cal Flamenco dance school which will encourage every‐ one to learn the steps of this ancient dance, practised for so long in the town.

Get to see all of the spe‐ cial sites in the town and en‐ joy a selection of tapas and specially prepared local deli‐ cacies.

and since that time, they have released five albums in which they have honed their own special fusion of jazz and flamenco.

Over the years they have played as far afield as Pakistan and Indonesia as well as Switzerland, Portugal and Morocco, plus most of the main Spanish jazz festivals.

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DAVID WORBOYS WE have seen numerous cases where the perpetrator of a heinous crime against an‐ other human shows no remorse ‐ for mur‐ der, torture, life‐changing bodily harm or robbery of life savings. Are these people incapable of imagining how they would have felt if they had been the victim?

What defines us as a good or bad person is determined, more than anything, by our perception of others. If we follow the sim‐ ple Christian principle of ‘love thy neigh‐ bour’, we would not inflict harm on others.

If we understood that we are all connect‐ ed, how could we hurt or humiliate them?

How could we fail to feel their pain and their distress as our own when they suffer?

A majority of humanity is good rather than bad. The ‘good’ may be lazy, inconsid‐ erate or intolerant but, if also generous and law‐abiding, not bad people. Meanwhile, the ‘bad’ may have some virtues such as diligence, courage, and care for their fami‐ ly. But they could also be selfish, arrogant or cruel to strangers and animals and are therefore not good people. Most of us are near the dividing line, 45‐55 per cent of the extremes.

On the subject of extremes, one main

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Extremes of the human spirit

Mother Teresa and Putin are both members of the human race.

difference between the genocidal Hitler and Stalin is that Hitler destroyed and mur‐ dered beyond his national borders where‐ as victims beyond Stalin’s borders were ‘merely’ subjugated ‐ unless they rebelled.

The distinction between Putin and Kim Jong‐un is also defined by national borders.

The terrible crimes of Kim are, as I write, confined within his borders.

On a brighter note, let’s look at Mother

Teresa, who devoted her life to helping the poor. This Albanian woman moved to In‐ dia, a totally alien environment, to care for some of the most deprived people on Earth. Risking disease in the slums of Cal‐ cutta, she comforted and provided the best she and her sisters could for thousands of desperately sick and needy people. For her it was not a sacrifice so much as a commit‐ ment. She is an extreme example of mil‐

lions who make personal sacrifices for the betterment of their fellow humans.

The Europeans who welcomed refugees from Syria into their homes and are now accommodating Ukrainians are an inspira‐ tion. It is a huge commitment to share your home, your lifestyle and your assets with total strangers. Those who risk their lives for others and those who support charities with more than they can afford, often anonymously, are good people.

Whoever threatened to slit the throat of Lelde Vasa, the Latvian owner of a Russian sauna in Wolverhampton, just because she has Russian clients, must be a racist looking for any excuse for violence against any‐ body not like him. It would probably be the same if Leide were Ukrainian or black. But even this cannot compare with the relent‐ less slaughter unleashed by Putin in Ukraine.

Mother Teresa and Putin are extreme members of the human race.

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David Worboys’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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Tips for adding value Easy ways to upgrade to your property your home for spring OWNING a home isn’t just an emotional experience, it’s also a financial one.

Adding value to your home, whether you’re thinking of selling right now or not, is extremely important, so we have put together some top tips and advice on adding value to your property.

• Update the finishes Superficial changes in your home can make all the difference, with many real estate agents advising on the huge im‐ pact just a fresh coat of paint and other simple (and cheap) upgrades such as re‐ placing old light fixtures, changing your front door and painting the skirting boards can have.

• Change to energy efficient appliances and features Energy efficiency is increasingly impor‐ tant since it will reduce energy bills. When it comes to the time where you wish to sell your home, these upgrades will ap‐ peal to more buyers.

• Think about your curb appeal What does your home look like from the outside? It is welcoming? Is it clean and tidy? A first impression is the most important so keeping your front garden tidy or the front of your home clean will

Make an impact with a fresh coat of paint.

instantly add value and appeal to poten‐ tial buyers.

• Invest in the kitchen and bathroom Many estate agents say the kitchen and bathroom are the most important rooms in the home. If you have a renovation budget, kitchen and bathroom upgrades are the best way to increase the value of your home.

• Finish off any unfinished spaces This doesn’t have to be a huge invest‐ ment. Finishing off basements or unused spaces with carpet and drywall or a new lick of paint can turn unfinished space into a profitable addition to your home.

Why buying a home in Spain is a good idea M A N Y people from all over the world, particu‐ larly Europe, dream of buying a home in Spain, living the relaxed Spanish lifestyle and taking ad‐ vantage of the stunning beaches and mountain ranges, cities steeped in culture, wonderful food and local produce.

The Euro Weekly News has been looking at some of the most popular rea‐ sons for buying property in Spain.

• Thriving property mar‐ ket Spain has a thriving property market and many regions to choose from, so you can be sure you will find your dream home, for the right price and in the perfect loca‐ tion.

• Modernised Infrastruc‐ ture Spain leads the way in

DREAM HOME: Choose the relaxed Spanish lifestyle.

tourism and, over the last 20 years, it has invested millions into maintaining and upgrading infrastruc‐ ture including roads, hos‐ pitals and shopping cen‐ tres. It also has a great transport network.

• The diversity of Spain A lot of Spain’s tourism success is due to its di‐ verse and varied culture which differs from region to region. From the big cities such as Madrid to the smaller resorts like Gran Alacant, the climate,

landscape and scenery are all diverse.

• 17 Regions to choose from The cuisine, history, festivals and even the language changes through each of the 17 re‐ gions in Spain. The region of Valencia, which fea‐ tures Alicante and the Costa Blanca, takes the top spot for foreign prop‐ erty sales but the Balearic Islands and the Costa del Sol also have a high num‐ ber of foreign residents.

WITH spring well un‐ derway, many of us are looking to give our homes a makeover.

Here are some top tips for easy, low‐cost spring upgrades for your living space.

• Add some fresh flow‐ ers Nothing says spring like a bunch of fresh, colourful flowers.

Place them in a simple glass vase where you can see their green stems or add a touch of colour with colour coordinated vases.

• Add some window boxes As well as adding fresh flowers inside, don’t forget about pretty window boxes for the outside! Window boxes are an inexpensive addition that will instantly brighten your home and they also make a great place to grow fresh herbs.

• Update your cushions New cushion covers make a huge difference to the home. Mix various colours, sizes and textures for a more modern look.

• Add new drawer handles

If you want to give your kitchen a quick and low‐cost make‐ over, replacing draw‐ er handles is an easy way to upgrade for spring.

• Construct a gallery wall If you’re tired of see‐ ing the same plain walls and photo frames, consider changing things up with a gallery wall. Get some matching or complimentary frames (second‐hand shops and places like IKEA are great for this), measure up where you want to place them on the wall and use adhesive hanging strips to quickly put them up. If you already have a gallery wall, simply change it up a bit!

• Switch to LED light bulbs Not only are they better for the environ‐ ment, LED lights will lower your electric bill as well as being brighter than stan‐ dard bulbs. Did you know LED bulbs can run for 25 times longer than incandes‐ cent bulbs?!

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MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING DOGS seem to have been a central topic for me over the past few days, relating to just about everything: An automatic compilation by Facebook re‐ minded me that this month marks a year since I lost my beloved Darling. Even now with my pre‐ cious Boy, not a day goes by that she doesn’t come to mind. We shared so much together through the 16 years; she was my confidant and such an integral part of our entire family for three generations.

Having this new puppy can never replace her and was certainly not something I anticipated, but now that I have him I can’t thank my kind‐ hearted Kara enough for thinking of me to give him a forever home.

He’s totally cute and so very small that when I record at RTV Marbella he gets passed around from one to another, each one reclaiming their turn to ‘babysit’ whilst I’m on set. A couple of times I’ve tried holding him on my lap during an interview, as I used to do with Darling, but his squirrelling up my neck was a clear indication it may be a bit too soon.

In my office he’s far calmer and I love looking at his little face next to me on the desk; far more than I like his spouts of high‐pitched yap‐

SUZANNE MANNERS THERE is nothing so exasperating as being told how to do something by someone with less experience than yourself. Male or female, young or old, but mostly male (this is not an equal opportunity rant). Once or 20 times I have listened to a male col‐ league explain to me how to correct‐ ly apply an initiative I myself have introduced into the workplace or talk me through a process I can fol‐ low fast asleep and with both hands full (wine glass and chocolate of course).

Mansplaining is a symptom of a con‐ trolling personality along with a sense of entitlement , an over inflated sense of self worth and deafness to other opinions. Manspreading on the other hand is just down right rude and an‐ noying. Whenever I see a man sitting wide legged on a bus or train en‐ croaching on the seat adjacent I want to batter them with an umbrella. Even worse are those fellows who sit with one ankle resting on the other thigh showing their next seat neighbour the sole of a dirty shoe (and don’t get me

DOG GONE…

A pet = unconditional love.

ping that seems to shatter my very being (note to self… get a trainer quickly!).

The responsibility of owning an animal is con‐ siderable, but if we also consider the countless

benefits, everyone would have one. As an ex‐ ample, whereas I’d be quite happy to sit at home for days on end without venturing out the door, this is not the case with a dog that

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needs his walk regardless; which is in turn good for me. He is also far more social than me and stops to investigate every pooch that crosses his path and seems quite surprised and per‐ turbed if a passer‐by doesn’t want to coo over him; sitting himself down and looking at them in apparent dismay. Not only am I meeting a lot of new people and their pets, I spend a lot of time chuckling at his antics. He also likes to snuggle.

Different breeds have different traits which makes it easy to find the one that best suits our lifestyle. Marbella’s animal rescue centre Triple A has literally hundreds of furry friends needing a home, particularly now with the new refur‐ bishment works underway and all the animals displaced, there couldn’t be a better time to adopt.

And for all of us with doggies, what a re‐ minder last Friday when the sun was out to see how quickly our pets can dehydrate. Usually Boy will walk for 40 minutes without wanting a drink, but that day he stopped at every restau‐ rant that had water outside and when we got home again drank for ages. Reminder to self, in‐ crease my water intake with the increasing heat and no more leaving dogs in cars (children ei‐ ther obviously).

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Explaining Mansplaining

HENRY VIII: A large man puffed with pride.

started on teenagers on buses with their feet on the seats). Taking up space in the world has been the abso‐ lute right of men for centuries,spurred on by evolution. Look at the size of a peacock’s feathers! While women shrink into themselves, sit demurely on half a seat, arms in, legs shut tight (and above the age of 50 just disap‐ pear), men will fill the space they in‐ habit with little regard for anyone else (exactly like a cat).

Take Henry VIII (“Please take him!” uttered Christina of Denmark who wished nothing more than to keep herself and her head in Denmark).

Holbein painted him as a large man puffed with pride, legs wide apart as if straddling the world, thrusting his bejewelled codpiece into the eye of the beholder. His unfortunate wives had to suffer hours of mansplaining from the tyrannical monarch who be‐ lieved himself expert in all things po‐ litical.

Today when reviewing the horrors in the world (past and present) and the extremes to which manspreading can evolve if left unchecked. Men

who mourn the past and whose dear‐ est wish is to be viewed with the same fear as dictators and kings.

Puffed up and prideful with their over inflated sense of entitlement, de‐ sirous of straddling the world. Noth‐ ing more than frustrated tyrants.

It may be a simplistic point of view but I believe that behind the bombast and the rhetoric are spoiled, self ob‐ sessed little boys who have never been told to “shut up and share.”

History is littered with the ashes created by the lengths to which men will go to puff up and increase the space they take up in the world. Man the pumps make me bigger and scari‐ er and just a little bit ridiculous… like the thrusting codpiece of old, the tiny black moustache and death’s head in‐ signia, jack boot and red badge little bunched up fists crying “Me, me, me.”

This is why equality is so important.

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INVESTIGATORS at Valen‐ cia’s CEU‐Cardenal Herrera university have warned of the possible dangers of keeping turtles as pets. In a study led by veterinary pro‐ fessor Clara Marin, investi‐ gators discovered the pres‐ ence of salmonella in 29 per cent of 96 privately‐ owned turtles kept as pets.

The reptiles show no symptoms, yet this consid‐ erable number of carriers is extremely likely to pass the bacteria on to its owners, especially children, the el‐ derly or people with weak

immune systems, Marin said.

This should be taken into account by parents who choose turtles as pets for their children due to their small size and convenience, and pet shops should warn of the dangers, the investi‐ gators said.

In Europe 100,000 cases of salmonella are diagnosed each year and although most are due to contami‐ nated food, it’s estimated about 6 per cent are from contact with turtles and reptiles.

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30 Years’ Experience. Punctual. Great Rates. Call for free quote. 603 132 783 Facebook: @ATDDecorMalaga (295560)

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.

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, NON-SLIP. 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 (295522) 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) WE buy stamps Collections pre 1950. Asian and oriental items of all kind. Please whatsapp 618 090 073 (ask for peter) (295398)

FUNERALS

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 Facebook: 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)

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

697 511 071 (294952)

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-professionals.com (291784)

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

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

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

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

652 291 224 www.body work.es (295647)

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 (292651)

GENERAL SERVICES EXPERIENCED CAPABLE YOUNG MAN available for laboring work, heavy lifting & support with removals. Can supply trade contacts. Native English speaking and also fluent in Spanish. Please call or WhatsApp me at +44 7707 557342 (295652)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves.

Quality guaranteed. EnviroCare. All areas covered.

952 663 141/670 409 759. info@envirocares pain.com www.enviroca respain.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.

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

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

Call Julian 655 825 931 (294354)

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.beautifulmar bella.es 609 347 086 (295540)

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

697 511 071 (294952)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 952 147 834, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 952 147 834 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now!

(200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbey gateinsure.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.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (295139)

7 - 13 April 2022 INVESTMENT OPPS. 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) 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 GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

MOBILITY 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.worldof mobility.es/shop (295079) SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life.

Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (294342)

MOBILITY FOR SALE INVACARE COLIBRI Mobility scooter for sale. As new, rarely used, can collapse to fit in car boot. New €1495 Bargain €750 ono. 644 209 901 (295612)

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.design (101730)

LAWYERS

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 (294354) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mos quitonick.ws (293466)

MOTORING FOR SALE – SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com 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 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 952 147 834. (200726)

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

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (293920) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (294957)

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

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (294574) 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. (294958) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH / WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)

IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@ live.co.uk (290739) If you can read it, so can your clients. Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

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

NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE, VHF/DSCRadio or Radar Courses held in English individual or small groups starts soon. 626 245 098 (295374)

PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s.

Complete Service. Cath’s Cards.

952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (295683)

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists.

Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee.

Serving the coast since 1985.

Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (293982)

PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (295535)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity .org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on

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

PLUMBING

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)

ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoun dation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is now open again to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horseres cuespain.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 clearout, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.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)

PROPERTY WANTED

WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (294765) WWW.INTERMARBELLA .COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@inter marbella.com (295509) PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (289699)

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PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ .COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (292246) WWW.INTERMARBELLA .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@inter marbella.com (295509)

PROFESSIONAL SERV. MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Spanish Paperwork: NIE, Residency, TIE, NonLucrative & Golden Visas, Car Transfers, Property Tourist License, Translations, Property Search & Relocation Consultancy.

Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call or WhatsApp Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malagaex pat.com (295136)

PROPERTY

LOS PACOS FUENGIROLAfor sale Fully Furnished Townhouse 4 Bed, 4 Bath, dining room, lounge, laundry room. 3 Terraces. Parking space for 2 cars. Converted garage to downstairs 2 Bed, 2 Bath fully fitted apartment.

Electric Gates, CCTV & 2 communal swimming pools. €385,000 Call 633 174 247 (English) or 654 331 263 (Spanish) (295669)

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SITUATIONS VACANT

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 22nd April 2022. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (295018)

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)

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 (291435)

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 gary moveit@yahoo.co.uk (295077) 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 (291435)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291435)

ROLLER SHUTTERS STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www. starlight-spain.com (294947)

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 (295641) WWW.INTERMARBELLA .COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@inter marbella.com (295509) 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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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) 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 FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)

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) PART-TIME delivery driver wanted. Contracted position.

Applicants must have all legal paperwork already including Spanish driving licence. English spoken, other languages a bonus. Apply to info@bed sandmore.es (295615)

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@solar shadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (293734)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678791495 / 952756168 www.sparklenrip ple.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@envirocare spain.com www.enviro carespain.com (295314) If you can read it, so can your clients. Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

CLASSIFIEDS TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpedrotranslations@ gmail.com (295071)

TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (295141) BRITISH BBC / ITV TV channels, Smart TV, Satellite, Firesticks, Wi-Fi Networks, Marine Electronics. Andrew & Jayne 711 021 678 or +447968 488 998 www. costaelec tronicsolutions.com (295608)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean.

Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@out look.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)

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

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

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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)

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NUEVA ANDALUCIA: Very sexy, slim, horny and submissive girl offers you a special experience with maximum pleasure. All services, including sensual massages (qualified independent masseuse) with natural French and happy ending. Private apartment.

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by Mark Slack YOU tend to get a sense of whether a car is different from what has gone before, whether it is likely to be a game changer, whether it is a sense of the future.

BMW’s not uncontroversial iX is without doubt such a car. It’s not only a statement as to the fu‐ ture direc‐ tion for the famed German car mak‐ er, but al‐ so gives a sense of what is to come as far as our personal mobility is con‐ cerned. The looks are Mar‐ mite in that people tend to either love or hate them.

Whatever way your design thoughts veer there’s no doubt that the iX is a stand‐ out car.

While the exterior style may polarise opinion the in‐ terior garnered almost uni‐ versal approval from those

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BMW iX - controversial, but an immensely driveable and impressive machine Facts at a Glance Model: BMW i20 iX xDrive40 M Sport Engine: Li-lon 71 kwh battery – 326PS Gears: Automatic Performance: 0-100 km/h (62 mph) 6.1 seconds/Maximum Speed 199 km/h (124 mph) Range: up to 257 miles Emissions: 0 g/km (WLTP) Price as tested: €86,076/£72,905 + options = total price €101,560/£86,020 Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

BMW iX: Whatever your design thoughts, it’s a stand-out car.

who looked at my test car.

Unsurprising since it’s a pre‐ mium, clean and modern design. I’m not a fan of the current trend for digitalisa‐ tion, but BMW have man‐ aged to produce one of the most useable and intuitive.

You still have to dive into menus to operate most functions, but it manages to make life much simpler

than most. Seat controls are on the door panels and to open the door there’s a button rather than a tradi‐ tional handle. On the road the iX handles remarkably well considering it’s a large and heavy car, and even though my test model was the smaller battery pack it still produces impressive ac‐

celeration. It’s also a very quiet and refined car, even allowing for the fact it is electric there’s little in the way of road or wind noise.

If there is a problem, it is two‐fold; range and price.

The smaller battery has a quoted range of up to 257 miles, which in reality means a limited long‐dis‐ tance ability, but in larger

battery form the range is much more useable at 380 miles.

Price is probably more of a factor in that the iX is very expensive before you even begin to look at options.

The range starts from €82,533/£69,905 and it’s not difficult with options to tip the €118,070/£100k mark. Open the doors and the rear tailgate and you can see the carbon fibre

structure of the iX, which may go some way to ex‐ plaining that price level.

Will people buy it? I think so because despite the lim‐ ited range on the entry model, and that high price tag, this is an immensely driveable, likeable and im‐ pressive machine. It will al‐ ways be a limited sight on our roads but one which will attract more admirers than detractors.

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Emma Raducanu is new Porsche Ambassador EMMA RADUCANU wrote tennis history at the US Open last summer when a sensational winning run in New York resulted in her becoming the first‐ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam tournament. Now, the 19‐year‐old Briton will be one of the faces of Porsche in women’s tennis, repre‐ senting the sports car man‐ ufacturer worldwide as a

Brand Ambassador.

She represents a new generation of successful young players on the way to the top of women’s tennis.

Emma is currently world ranked number 13. After her success at the US Open, the young lady was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by her coun‐ try ‐ the youngest woman ever to receive the honour.

In April, she will make her debut at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart’s Porsche Arena. “For me to be a Brand Ambassador for Porsche means a lot,” said Raducanu. “Porsche is one of the brands I’ve always loved from a young age.

“One of my first tennis coaches drove a 911. When‐ ever I would turn up to practise in the morning, I

EMMA RADUCANU: Represents a new generation of successful young players.

would see his Porsche, I would go ‘wow’ and I’d dream about one day sitting in my own. Growing up, I would go to Brands Hatch and watch the Porsche Car‐ rera Cup finals.

“The adrenalin I would get from motorsports and

seeing the Porsches was ac‐ tually the most fun part of my week,” she continued.

“We’re delighted to wel‐ come Emma Raducanu to the Porsche family as a Brand Ambassador,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at

Porsche AG. “She embodies not only a new generation of strong and self‐confident players but, as a personali‐ ty, is also an inspiration and role model beyond the realms of her sport for young women all over the world.”

Speed limiting device comes into effect NEW models of cars on sale from July 6 will be fitted with a speed limiting device, the DGT has announced.

The official Twitter account of the DGT posted a tweet on March 30 to remind users that the new ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance) system will come into force across the European Union.

ISA uses a speed sign‐recognition video camera and/or GPS‐linked speed limit da‐ ta to advise drivers of the current speed limit and automatically limit the speed of the vehicle as needed.

The new Renault Austral or the new Ford Ranger will be two new models that should be equipped with the ISA system in Europe. However, anyone buying a new car that was already on sale before July 6, such as a CUPRA Formentor or a Toyota Yaris Hybrid, will not be equipped with ISA, MotorPasion reports.

However, from 2024, all new cars to be sold in the European Union will be equipped with the ISA system.

ISA systems do not automatically apply the brakes, but do limit engine power pre‐ venting the vehicle from accelerating past the current speed limit unless overridden.

The system, which initially alerts drivers exceeding the speed limit through a visual and audible warning, is hailed as one of the most important innovations in vehicle safety in recent decades.

It is estimated that ISA systems can re‐ duce accidents by 30 per cent and deaths by 20 per cent.

If the driver ignores the inital warnings then the accelerator will start to vibrate and will become increasingly hard to press. At all times it is possible for the driv‐ er to override the system, but it will reacti‐ vate the next time the engine is started.

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WALKING FOOTBALL HELPS AGAIN! THE WALKING DEAD, current Hidromaster league leaders in both the premiership and Championship raised nearly €5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK at their Gala charity event at the Millennium bar Calahonda last Saturday night.

Manager Martin Tigue and the guys auctioned signed sporting and music memorabilia. It was a monumental effort by the team, and continues on from the other charity work that all Walking Football teams involve themselves in. It was a great week on the pitch for both Malaga teams.

The A team won 6‐1 against Aston Viñuela B, and the B team beat As‐ ton Viñuela A 4‐2 in the Baha Irish Whiskey cup last Thursday, March 31.

They followed up those results on Saturday with a double win in the Hidro‐ master leagues. Malaga A winning 8‐1 and Malaga B

A GREAT WEEK: Malaga teams played against Aston Viñuela.

TOP SCORER: Pedrin Bario with teammates. running out 5‐1 winners against Aston Viñuela.

These results close the gap at the top of both leagues and ensure an ex‐ citing run in at the end of the season. Pedrin Bario of Malaga WFC is now the

league’s top scorer after back to back hattricks.

Aston Viñuela are cur‐ rently recruiting players.

If you are over 50 and love football, but thought you were too old, then think again. Walking foot‐

CHARITY: Total raised. ball is for you. Visit walk ingfooty.com for details of all clubs. We currently have clubs in Benahavis, Calahonda, Fuengirola, Viñuela, Torrox, Compe‐ ta, Benalmadena and Nerja.

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FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 full draw THE much‐anticipated draw took place on Friday, April 1, for the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022. Thirty‐two teams were involved in the draw, to be placed into eight qualifying groups.

This is the first time the World Cup has been played in an Arab country, and due to the high temperatures during summer, it has been decided to play the tournament in the winter instead.

Matches will begin on Monday, November 21, with hosts Qatar facing Ecuador in the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor. The tournament will terminate on Sunday, December 18, when the final will take place at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.

Two teams were still unknown as the draw took place because the war in Ukraine has affected the European sec‐ tion of the semi‐final play‐offs.

One of Scotland, Wales, or Ukraine will eventually head to Qatar once their matches are played. Similarly, in the In‐ tercontinental section, one of the United Arab Emirates, Australia, or Peru, will make up the final 32 teams.

Here is how the eight qualifying groups: • Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands • Group B: England, Iran, USA, European play‐off winner • Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland • Group D: France, Intercontinental play‐off winner, Den‐ mark, Tunisia • Group E: Spain, Intercontinental play‐off winner, Ger‐ many, Japan • Group F: Belgium, Morocco, Croatia, Canada • Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon • Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea

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to read more visit www.euroweeklynews.com MAN UNITED have been forced to release a statement about Mason Greenwood after fans noticed he was still listed on the club’s website.

Manchester United have released a statement clarifying that there have been no changes to Greenwood’s sta‐ tus at the football club.

Greenwood, 21, was trending on

Man United statement social media after fans noticed his profile was still on the Man United website, leading to speculation that he may be reinstated.

Greenwood was suspended from playing or training by the club after

his arrest in January for allegedly rap‐ ing and assaulting a young woman.

He was later released on bail and the club released a statement at the time saying he would be unavailable until further notice.