Costa Blanca South 7 - 13 July 2022 Issue 1931

Issue No. 1931

7 - 13 July 2022

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH • EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM

TORREVIEJA celebrated Urban Day in the Antonio Soria park on Saturday Ju‐ ly 2.

Deputy mayor Rosario Martinez Chazarro and the respective councillors for Youth, Urban Image and Public Safety and Emergencies were part of the jury for the town hall’s national graffiti competition, Recycle with Paint House.

The name referred to Raul Sanchez, nicknamed House, a nationally‐recog‐ nised graffiti artist who had collaborated with Torrevieja Town Hall on several youth projects. He died, aged 43, in Torrevie‐ ja early in January this year. Thirty ‘graffiteros’ took part in the competi‐ tion, whose first prize of €3,000 went to Jose Manuel Rodriguez Trigueros. David Maikes Paredes took the €2,000 second prize, followed by Maikel Adolfo Bernal who won the €1,000 third prize. There were also five further prizes of €500.

The free event ended with a Holi Party full of colour, music and laugh‐ ter accompanied by music from a local DJ.

Photo credit: Torrevieja town hall

URBAN DAY HONOURED

GRAFFITI COMPETITION: Torrevieja’s Urban Day ended with an explosion of colour

Firefighter’s swimmer rescue AN off‐duty firefighter rescued a swimmer in danger after his boat capsized in the sea at the Arenales del Sol beach in Elche, on Saturday, July 2.

The firefighter who was on the beach with his children enjoying a break noticed a Guardia Civil patrol boat approaching the buoys mark‐ ing the end of the bathing line according to lo‐ cal news sources.

He noticed what looked like the head of a

swimmer bobbing in the waves, and caught the patrol boat’s attention.

However, as the bather was too close to the shore, the patrol boat could not reach him.

The fireman then swam towards the person and pulled him towards the shore.

It turned out the person rescued was from a pleasure boat that had capsized with four oth‐ er people, three who were rescued by a fishing boat and a fourth rescued by the Guardia Civil.

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Long wait for a bus Linda Hall EURO WEEKLY NEWS reader Trilby Belcher recently asked us to investigate the lack of buses between Quesada and Torrevieja.

“Quesada is constantly growing,” she pointed out.

Approximately 10,000 resi‐ dents are registered on the Padron, since Rojales is one of several Costa Blanca mu‐ nicipalities where foreign res‐ idents outnumber the Span‐ ish.

But at a time when re‐ sponsible citizens are urged

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CIUDAD QUESADA: Patchy public transport for fast-growing Rojales neighbourhood.

to use public transport, there is little chance of going by bus to and from Torrevieja.

A daily bus does link Ro‐ jales with Torrevieja each weekday morning, but the 20‐minute route does not go

through Quesada. Only one bus returns to Rojales in the late afternoon and again, it does not go near Quesada.

At present, the best bet for any Quesada resident want‐ ing to get to Torrevieja by bus is to catch the Elche‐Tor‐ revieja bus, which run five times daily in each direction during the week, stopping at the Arches on the Quesada main road.

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Good turnout for President’s Day FOR a small society, there was a very good turnout of 24 players for Busters Golf Society’s President’s Day. “Our popular president Barrie Hopkinson made sure our buggies were well‐watered and provided many prizes,” said the society’s secre‐ tary Barry Grinsell.

La Marquesa golf club in Ciudada Quesa‐ da, their venue for the day, was in excellent condition and Barrie, who teed off first, hit a screamer down the middle which was un‐

beaten that day.

The players returned to their sponsors, Little Leias, in Quesada for the prize‐giving with bot‐ tles of wine for Nearest the Pin winners Pete List, Nick Monks and vice‐captain Terry Sharley.

Winner on the day with 39 points and a cut in handicap was Steve Taggart.

“Finally I would like to thank Barrie Hopkin‐ son for making his day one to remember and also our sponsors Little Leias for looking after us on our return to the bar,” Barry said.

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NIBS EXTRA Light relief FOLLOWING talks with Ori‐ huela’s Infrastructure council‐ lor Angel Noguera, energy company Iberdrola has in‐ stalled two new transformers in Orihuela Costa, as well as approximately one kilometre of subterranean power cables.

Costing more than €400,000, these installations will answer the increasing electricity needs of the Aguamarina area and Cabo Roig.

Cox fire FIRE at a Cox warehouse stocked with pallets spread to an apartment on an up‐ per floor and also affected three lorries parked on near‐ by land on Saturday July 2.

Firefighters and equipment from Almoradi and Orihuela had the blaze under control within 50 minutes, the Emergency Services an‐ nounced afterwards.

Train ride ALICANTE City mayor, Luis Barcala welcomed the cen‐ tral government’s intention of putting out to tender a rail link between the city and the airport before the end of this year. He also added that he hoped the project, first requested 20 years ago, “was more than mere electioneering.”

Pool pests ELCHE City Hall has engaged private security guards and stepped up Local Police pa‐ trols at the municipal pools in Torrellano and El Altet.

Sniffer dogs recently located drugs at the Torrellano in‐ stallation, city hall sources said, and antisocial be‐ haviour at both pools has in‐ cluded smoking and swim‐ ming full‐clothed.

Drying out THE first six months of 2022 were the rainiest Orihuela has known in 42 years and Torrevieja in 73, according to an analysis by the region‐ al government’s Plan Vega Renhace experts. In both cases the rainfall was double the amount that would nor‐ mally fall in a year.

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Linda Hall TORREVIEJA U3A held its last monthly meeting at the end of June until resuming activities in September.

“This kicked off with an interesting talk on the history of Torrevieja by Brad, from Tour Costas that answered a lot of queries about Torrevieja,” said Torrevieja U3A’s Press officer, Barry Weston.

“This was followed by a guitar recital by local musician James Greenall, with a Menu del Dia afterwards for some attendees.

Meanwhile, the Current Affairs and Discussion group (CAD) met up at La Zenia hotel for a lively debate, which was followed up by an end-of-season luncheon for 23 of the members and their partners in San Miguel.

Nevertheless, the group are continuing to meet up during the first two weeks of July. The first meeting will take place via Zoom to allow those members who are

Summer break

Photo credit: Barry Weston

TORREVIEJA U3A: End-of-season luncheon for members.

currently back in their homelands to participate from the comfort of their homes.

The final meeting will be held live at the hotel, Barry said.

Murcia turns medieval FROM October 14 to Oc‐ tober 15, Murcia will cele‐ brate the Medieval Days of the Border of King‐ doms, ‘Monteagudo Fron‐ tera de Reinos’, now in its fifth edition.

The event was an‐ nounced on Monday, July 4, in the monastic com‐ plex of Santa Clara la Re‐ al.

The mayor of Murcia Jose Antonio Serrano said that “these days have al‐ ready become an un‐ ORIHUELA’S municipal sports schools are offering new Modern Dance, Chess and Paddle‐tennis classes for the 2022‐2023 season.

The enrolment period opened on July 1, Sports councillor Patricia Menar‐ guez said, but added that Modern Dance was al‐ ready fully‐booked.

“It is still possible to sign

avoidable event in which our rich medieval past and the figure of one of our most illustrious an‐ cestors are extolled.”

The councillor for Cul‐ ture, Tourism and Sports, Pedro Garcia Rex, said: “These days offer an ideal plan to enjoy with the family, while deepening knowledge and dissemi‐ nation of local history and projecting the municipali‐ t y a s a t o u r i s t d e s t i n a‐ tion.”

Fuller details of the Torrevieja U3A activities plus details on how to join the association, can be found on the torreviajau3a.org website.

Pigeons pose problem ELCHE’S health department is introducing measures to reduce the number of pigeons in the city.

In mid‐2021 municipal employees carried out a study to find medium and long‐term solutions to the problem of the pigeons and their droppings. Some of the measures have already been put into practice and others are imminent, announced Health council‐ lor Mariola Galiana, who nevertheless insisted that the pigeons could not be described as a plague.

After last year’s study identified the places where the public tend to feed pigeons, Local Police officers will try to persuade people not to provide them with food. Posters will be put up in the city’s squares and gardens, reminding the public that feeding pigeons ‐ or any other animal ‐ is not permitted in public places.

Sports in Orihuela up for Chess and Paddle‐ tennis, and these groups will remain open until they are full,” she explained.

Menarguez also an‐ nounced that there will be numerous water activities and fitness classes throughout July for all

ages, ranging from babies to the elderly. These range from intensive courses ‐ for which 650 people have enrolled ‐ to twice‐weekly sessions.

There will also be anoth‐ er phase of the Orihuela’s Summer Sports School

Prepared for everything APPROXIMATELY 300 people will work through‐ out the summer to tackle Pilar de la Horada’s huge seasonal increase in the local population.

Giving details of the arrangements for this summer, Pilar de la Horadada’s mayor Jose Maria Perez Sanchez announced that through‐ out July and August, the town can call on a fire engine with three firefighters, 52 Local Police of‐ ficers, 39 Proteccion Civil volunteers and two ambulances on stand‐by 24 hours a day, as well as a third in the town’s coastal area.

Thirty‐four lifeguards are on duty on 13 beaches as well as the swimming pool which is open throughout the summer. The two beach‐ es that are accessible for those with mobility dif‐ ficulties are equipped with eight amphibious beach chairs as well as 16 amphibious crutches.

A workforce of 75 people are keeping the town’s streets clean and another 14 have been assigned to the beaches, Perez Sanchez said.

Nineteen gardeners and 41 assistants will also be attending to the gardens and green spaces.

that begins on July 18 and continues until July 29, of‐ fering a climbing wall, aquafitness, skating, skate‐ boarding and outings to the river to practise orien‐ teering.

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Health woes THE Campo de Guardamar auxiliary health centre does not have air‐conditioning.

The waiting room at the centre, which attends to residents in the Raso neighbourhood, is so small that some of the pa‐ tients have to wait out‐ side in the sun.

To make matters worse, the computer is blocked and doctors have to write out prescriptions by hand. Neither are they able to refer patients to specialists or order blood tests or other analyses.

Meanwhile, the town hall has explained that the centre and its upkeep is the responsibility of the regional government, the Generalitat.

With the more recent exception of the comput‐ er, all these problems have existed since 2015, maintained the CESM‐CV union which represents medical staff.

According to sources quoted in the provincial Spanish press, the union announced that they will report the situation to the Inspeccion de Trabajo work inspectors unless solutions are found.

“The health centre’s se‐ rious structural shortcom‐ ings are having a negative impact on the doctors’ work and the attention received by patients,” the same sources said.

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June wedding for Spangles

Image: Spangles

ON Tuesday, July 5, the coun‐ cillor for sports in Torrevieja Diana Box, Torrevieja cyclist Sandra Alonso and the direc‐ tor of the new cycling campus Juan Francisco Andreu, pre‐ sented the first cycling cam‐ pus ‘City of Torrevieja’, with the opening weekend taking place on November 11, 12 and 13.

The campus is intended for boys and girls between eight and 16 years old, and will be directed by Juan Francisco An‐ dreu with Sandra Alonso as its ambassador.

The activities will begin on Friday, November 11, with the reception of ath‐ letes at the Playas de Torre‐ vieja hotel, the presenta‐ tion of the campus and a

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Juan Francisco Andreu, Torrevieja cyclist Sandra Alonso and Diana Box and announced the event.

colloquium talk.

On Saturday, November 12, the day will begin with a bike ride and then various ac‐ tivities will be carried out in the grounds of the Antonio Soria park and on the beach.

At night, the gala ceremony will take place with catering for all attendees.

The weekend will finish with a bike ride on Sunday morning, followed by a

farewell.

The registration period be‐ gan on July 6 and will end on September 10, via email cc salinasetorrevieja@gmail.co m.

In total, 50 places are of‐ fered for this campus, which will have a single price of €185 and includes the three days in the hotel, with full board, equipment, monitors and in‐ surance.

Freelancer aid in Elche SOME 16,000 freelancers from Elche will be able to benefit from the aid of €300, approved on Friday, July 1, by the Generalitat Valenciana to alleviate energy costs.

Mayor of Elche Carlos Gonzalez said the plan “will help alleviate the situation of a sector whose activity in our city is essential to relaunch the economy” and re‐ calls that the council has extended the deadline to re‐ quest aid of up to €500 to meet energy and gas costs.

The aid from the Consell to those registered in the Special Regime for the Self‐Employed (RETA) from February 24, 2022 will be paid in a single payment and is directly granted and compatible with the €200 from the Central Government.

The aid will be granted to professionals who carry out their activity in the subsectors that have been par‐ ticularly affected by the increase in energy costs de‐ rived from the invasion of Ukraine.

Find out more at elche.es.

Spangle were honoured to be part of Miriam and Brian’s special day.

THE Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers, of which Spangles is a found‐ ing member, was recently contacted by county coun‐ cillor Brian O’Donoghue, from County Carlow in Ire‐ land, who planned to marry at the Hotel Perla Marina in Nerja, Malaga. He wanted to surprise his bride‐to‐be, Miriam, with a serenade by a barbershop ensemble while she was getting ready.

The Spanglettes was formed, with Lyn and Mag‐ gie singing bass, Carol singing baritone, Barbara singing tenor and Valerie and Linda singing lead. They travelled to Nerja and were greeted by the wedding planner, who sneaked them up to the bride’s room. Miriam heard ‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ and opened the door in total surprise. A few more songs were sung and ‘The Span‐ glettes’ wished the couple a long and happy life togeth‐ er.

“We were so honoured to be included in Miriam and Brian’s special day and it was a beautiful lead‐up to our summer break,” said Valerie.

To book the Spangles ladies’ chorus for an event or to find out more about joining them, visit www.spangleschorus.com or email info@spanglescho rus.com.

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THE Department of Street Cleaning and RSU of Orihuela Council and Ecovidrio, the non‐profit entity in charge of managing the recycling of glass container waste in Spain, in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana, have launched ‘The Recon‐ quest of the Glass’, a cam‐ paign to encourage aware‐ ness of the recycling of glass containers during the Moors and Christians festivities..

Ayuntamiento de Orihuela

The Reconquest of Glass Orihuela aims to reduce glass waste during the Moors and Christians festivities.

The initiative aims to instill the importance of selectively separating waste from glass containers during the course of the festivities. To do this,

New bike lanes

CYCLISTS can now enjoy new bikes lanes, covering more than three miles, that run through El Infante and Ronda Sur. More than €254,000 have been invested in the works, with the first of these joining the section be‐ tween Paseo de Florencia, Miguel Angel Blanco Av‐ enue, and Ronda Sur to the roundabout with Pío XII Street in Santiago el Mayor.

Councillor Carmen Fructuoso said: “We continue to work on the ‘Murcia Pedalea’ plan, thanks to which the promotion of sustainable mobility and the use of bicycles is sought with the construction of 100 new kilometres of bike lanes, which will link Murcia and districts.”

they will be given buckets with wheels to facilitate the recycling work and containers with the campaign image will be distributed in the munici‐ pality.

There will be six online pro‐ motions on the website www.lareconquistadelvidrio.e s as well as a competition be‐ tween the municipalities competing to recycle the most glass. More information can be found via Orihuela Town Hall.

According to the latest available data corresponding to 2021, the citizens of Ori‐ huela recycled a total of 2,120,039 kilograms of glass containers. This means that each citizen recycled an aver‐ age of 26.85 kilograms of glass.

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Film festival protest Linda Hall

MORE than 300 people, mainly Ukrainians living in Torrevieja, demonstrated in the town centre on Fri‐ day July 1.

Despite this year’s name‐ change from Sol Russian Film Festival to Sol Interna‐ tional Film Festival, the Tor‐ revieja Ukrainian Associa‐

tion maintained that the organisers of the annual event, together with sever‐ al of their guests, support‐ ed Russia’s invasion of their country.

The festival is sponsored

by Torrevieja Town Hall, the Diputacion provincial council, the Generalitat, the semi‐public water company Agamed and official Rus‐

sian entities in Spain.

The demonstration, au‐ thorised by the central gov‐ ernment’s Sub‐delegation to Alicante Province, set out from Plaza de la Consti‐ tucion at 6pm, continuing along Calle Caballero de Ro‐ das and Calle Patricio Perez as far Plaza Miguel Hernan‐ dez where several Guardia Civil officers were on duty.

Orihuela in Holland Image - Ayuntamiento de Orihuela

THE Orihuela Profession‐ world and, not only that, al Conservatory Band will but the band from Ori‐ be attending the presti‐ huela will play our Moor‐ gious international music ish and Christian marches festival World Music in front of thousands of Contest in Kerkrade (Hol‐ spectators,” said Maria land), where around 100 Garcia, Councillor for student musicians from Tourism.

The band will play in front of the Orihuela Music Cen‐ Juan Manuel Zaragoza, thousands of people in Holland. tre will perform two con‐ Director of the Profes‐ certs on July 9 and July 11. sional Conservatory of Orihuela, said that “to The Department of Tourism has given them be able to attend a festival like this as a guest promotional clothing from Orihuela Turistica to band is a source of pride and recognition of “take the name of Orihuela to this Dutch city the work being done at the centre, as well as which will become the world epicentre of band being proud to represent Orihuela both for its music attended by entities from all over the tourist and historical quality.”

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Nursery’s environmental care

NURSERY schools in Mur‐ cia are taking advantage of the start of the sum‐ mer season by encourag‐ ing students to think about the environment through fun activities.

Seven of Murcia’s pub‐ lic nursery schools will be collecting the food that the older children have been planting and caring for throughout the school year while participating in outdoor recreational activities aimed at raising aware‐ ness about the environ‐ ment.

The councillor for Edu‐ cation, Urban Agenda and Open Government of the city council of Murcia, Antonio Benito, explained that “by col‐ lecting food, the food planted and carefully cared for throughout the school year, children will have a lot of fun and at the same time, we hope to generate attitudes of respect and appreciation for nature.”

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Learning about the environment at nursery.

“Through interesting, motivating experiences, adapted to the different age levels of the pupils, significant activities will be carried out so that the pupils in the schools experience the impor‐ tance of caring for the environment,” Mr Benito said.

Road Safety Contest

TWO winners were selected in the ‘I Move Safely’ road safety drawing competition organised by Santa Pola’s Chil‐ dren’s Traffic Park.

More than 50 pupils from the 4th and 5th years of pri‐ mary school from all the local schools took part in the competition.

In first place was the drawing from Ashley Nacher Gon‐ zalez from the school Virgen de Loreto, and in second place was the drawing presented by Yi Ming Sun from the school Hispanidad.

Ashley received a cheque for €100 for school supplies, while Yi received €50 for the same purpose.

In addition to the cheque, both children will be present‐ ed with an award from Santa Pola’s Mayor and the coun‐ cillor for Traffic at the town hall today, Thursday, July 7.

Ashley’s drawing will also become the image of the Chil‐ dren’s Traffic Park for the 2022‐2023 school year, while all the participating drawings are on display in the children’s library in Santa Pola until the end of the month.

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STREET MARCH: Making deafblind more visible.

ed the briefing at the Congress Centre, said: “We echo each and every word that has been said today.”

There are believed to be

more than 600 people with deafblindness in the Valencian Community, while there are more than 7,000 in the whole of Spain.

Elche FC sponsorship

LALIGA side Elche FC has revealed its main sponsor ahead of the 2022/23 season as the club celebrates its 100th year.

TM Real Estate Group will continue as the main sponsor of Elche FC for the next season.

Elche, who celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, will be looking to improve upon last season’s LaLiga finish of 13th.

The company, which is based in Torrevieja, became the club’s main sponsor back in 2016/17 and has been with the club through some highs and lows.

After joining the club when they were in the top Spanish league, Elche soon found themselves down in the lower divisions before climbing back up to LaLiga Santander.

“We are very satisfied with Elche’s values and for this reason, we want to celebrate their 100th anniversary with them, in Spain’s top league,” said Pablo Serna, CEO of the Torrevieja firm.

TORREVIEJA mayor Eduardo Dolon recently visited Fale‐ ria in Italy to attend the in‐ auguration of Piazza Torre‐ vieja.

“This is a symbol of the friendship that has existed for more than 20 years be‐ tween the two towns, as in 2014 we named a local street after Faleria,” Dolon said.

Torrevieja’s mayor was accompanied by his Faleria counterpart, Walter Sal‐ vadoria and the president of Viterbo Province, Alexando Romoli.

Also present were Torre‐ vieja’s deputy mayor, Rosario Martinez, several local councillors, the presi‐ dent of the Los Salerosos Music Society and the Reina de la Sal fiestas’ queen, Vic‐ toria Magoñ.

There are also close links between Los Salerosos and the Faleria’s Giuseppe Verdi Band and the La Frustica Folklore Group. Both are ap‐ pearing in the Ciudad de

Torrevieja International Music Festival, which began on July 5 and continues until July 9.

Faleria, in the Latium re‐ gion is located 35 kilome‐ tres north of Rome.

Photo credit: Torrevieja town hall

THE deafblind community of the Valencian region marched on the streets of Elche on Sat‐ urday, July 2 to raise aware‐ ness of the ‘complexity of their needs and to promote social inclusion’.

The demonstration, under the slogan ‘Fighting for our Rights’, was made up of hun‐ dreds of people from the deaf‐ blind community.

The manifesto specifically demanded that the group be able to live independently on equal terms, guaranteeing ac‐ cess to information (including television content) and health‐ care, promoting the develop‐ ment and innovation of acces‐ sible material resources, specific attention to deafblind girls/women, funding to es‐ tablish a 24‐hour emergency guide‐interpreter service, qualified professionals in old people’s homes specialising in deafblindness and a reference centre that brings together the services used by the group.

Elche’s councillor for Social Rights and Inclusive Policies, Mariano Valera, who attend‐

Photo credit: AytoElche

Deafblind awareness Close links

PIAZZA TORREVIEJA: On the map in Faleria (Italy).

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7 - 13 July 2022 UNPUBLISHED manuscripts reconstruct the ‘Lady of Elche’ discovery in 1897 EFE have confirmed.

As of Monday, July 4, objects, photos and press clippings from the period are on display in an exhibition organised by the University of Alicante.

The objects were taken from the site of La Alcudia, where this ‘symbol of Elche’s identity’ was discovered in 1897.

The objects on display include original manuscripts of the Elche historian, Pedro Ibarra, who was part of the discovery team of the Lady of Elche all those years ago.

‘The Lady of Elche: the birth of an icon’ is the name of the exhibition which coincides with the 125th anniver-

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EXHIBITION: Fascinating history of the ‘Lady of Elche’ discovery is now on display.

sary of the discovery of the Iberian bust.

The highlight of the exhibition is the original documentation of the historian Pedro

Ibarra from Elche, family of the owners of La Alcudia.

This exhibition is the first time the documents can be seen by the public.

Early retirement

MORE than 500 nurses from the Region of Murcia applied individually to take early retirement, letters sent to the Minister of Social Security, Jose Luis Escriva, have revealed.

It is believed that 20,000 nurses throughout Spain wrote to Mr Escriva to demand that the government enable them to take early retirement because of the “painful and dangerous working conditions they have suffered for more than 40 years.”

The letters sent asking the government for

their voluntary early retirement, which was supported by the Nurses’ Union, SATSE, also stated that because of the poor working conditions, “they have a negative effect on their health and the care they provide to more than 47 million people.”

The letters from the nurses also emphasised that their work involves continuity of care, which means that they have to work 24 hours a day, every day of the year - some for more than 40 years.

Thief injures himself

A 41-YEAR-OLD Spaniard was arrested in Elche, for allegedly stealing from catering establishments it was confirmed on Thursday, June 30.

He was located at the Hospital del Vinalopo where he was admitted due to a cut on his arm which occurred during one of the robberies that he was allegedly just about to perpetrate according to local Spanish press.

It was because of the injury that the police were able to arrest him for previous robberies committed.

A team from the Citizen Attention Group was sent

by CIMACC-091 to the scene as the alarm system of the establishment had been activated.

On arriving, they found a large amount of blood around the broken window

leading the police to assume that the perpetrator had cut himself with glass.

They managed to locate the individual at the Vinalopó Hospital and ar-

rested him, although he had to remain in the hospital for surgery.

The detainee had more than 50 police records and is waiting to appear in court.

New beach access A NEW walkway linking the second half of the PAU 5 neighbourhood with Alicante’s San Juan beach has been completed.

The work included a pedestrian walkway equipped with accessibility requirements and also new lighting so that residents of the buildings in PAU 5 can reach the seafront of Playa de San Juan directly, without the need for detours.

The work took one month to complete after the €42,000 contract was awarded to Planificación Urbana y Paisajística, SL. However, Alicante Council has advised that the works completed do not form the whole project as a second phase of the works is still pending approval from the Regional Ministry of Territorial Policy.

The whole will be completed when the first half of the PAU 5 neighbourhood is linked with San Juan beach.

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LOCAL POLICE have ar‐ rested three youngsters for allegedly attempting to steal furniture from a school in Elche.

The arrests were made, thanks to a neighbour who lived next to the school, when she alerted the Local Police Spanish me‐ dia confirmed on Mon‐

School theft

day, July 4.

On Friday, June 22, at around midnight, Local Police made a visit to the school after a neigh‐ bour observed several young people taking

furniture from the school and putting it on‐ to the public road.

When the officers ar‐ rived on the scene, they caught two of the teenagers taking a table out of the premises over the perimeter fence.

The third youngster

managed to flee the scene when he noticed the police presence.

Local officers made two arrests at the school. A 14‐year‐old and 16‐year‐old were taken to police head‐ quarters.

Subsequently, the third boy, also 14 years old, gave himself up voluntarily and was ac‐ companied by his fa‐ ther to the police sta‐ tion.

Lifeguards on duty SANTA POLA’S beaches now have lifeguards on duty after the summer season was declared on July 1.

The beaches of Santa Pola now have lifeguards, first aid stations, surveillance towers and assistance services at access points.

Thirty‐eight lifeguards will now work on the seven urban beaches of the town and another two in the coves of La Ermita and Bancal de la Arena after the service contract was awarded to the OffShore Spe‐ cial Service company.

Adapted bathing areas are now also in operation on the Levante and Gran Playa beaches.

The delay in implementing services at the adapted bathing areas was heavily criticised by local resi‐ dents as in previous years the service began over Easter weekends.

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Aid deadline extended ELCHE City Council has extended the deadline for aid appli‐ cations for self‐employed and small businesses (SMEs) to help pay their electricity and gas bills.

The aid package, which was launched on Friday June 10, is endowed with €1 million in total and is designed so that the self‐employed and SMEs can qualify for a grant of €500 to meet energy costs.

The deadline for submitting applications has now been ex‐ tended to midnight on Friday, July 22, according to munici‐ pal spokesman Hector Diez.

To apply for aid, you need to go through the council’s website.

There you will be asked to submit electricity and gas bills for your premises of work, from January 1, 2022, to July 1.

According to Mr Diez, 1,000 applications have been sub‐ mitted so far, and with the extension of the deadline “we in‐ tend to encourage more interested parties to apply for this aid.”

Photo: Ayto Elche‚

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HECTOR DIEZ: Deadline has been extended for aid.

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HOLIDAYMAKERS from the UK and elsewhere have been warned that Covid‐19 restrictions could be back in Spain this summer after the number of cases surge once again.

The warning on Monday July 4 comes from Canary Is‐ lands Public Health Official, Amos Garcia Rojas who said that the reintroduction of new restrictions could not be ruled out.

Speaking to a UK TV news channel, Rojas said: “The pandemic is not gone. It is necessary to continue main‐ taining certain restrictions and care, perhaps in the obli‐ gation to wear a mask in‐ doors if the situation does not improve.”

Most restrictions have been lifted across Spain, however some regions have maintained limited require‐ ments such as wearing

masks on flights and when in medical facilities.

The warning for holiday‐ makers comes as the gov‐ ernment in Spain asks peo‐ ple to take care and to continue following basic health advice. That includes good hand hygiene, main‐ taining distance when in‐ doors and isolating when positive, failure to do so could see Spain’s Covid‐19 restrictions back by summer.

The future of Europe

EIGHTEEN young people from Italy, France, Germany, Romania, Turkey and Spain are meeting in Murcia on Friday July 8 to analyse how to participate in politics and decision‐ making processes in the project ‘The Future of Europe By The Youth’.

Councillor Teresa Franco has been the host‐ ess of these young people who will take ad‐ vantage of their stay to work through different activities and methodologies of non‐formal education, the participation of youth in politics and decision‐making processes as a crucial as‐ pect for the future of the European Union so

that youth can regain confidence in it.

Teresa Franco said: “The fundamental ob‐ jective of this project is to promote coopera‐ tion and the exchange of tools, methods and practices to promote quality, innovation and cooperation in national and EU policies, en‐ couraging the participation of groups of young people as a catalyst for change and a more connected society in Europe.”

The working methodology will be learning through experience, such as role plays, simula‐ tions and group sharing methods, such as dis‐ cussions in large and small groups.

THIS year celebrates 65 years of the iconic Os‐ borne bulls that stand on the hilltops of Spain.

Originally the Osborne bull was used to adver‐ tised for the drinks com‐ pany. The original image was smaller and slightly different in design.

The bull was designed

by Manolo Prieto in 1956.

In 2005 the Spanish gov‐ ernment put a protection order on the bull which is now seen as a national symbol of Spain.

In 1994 a law that pro‐ hibited all roadside ad‐ vertising of alcoholic bev‐ erages came into effect and the bulls were set to be removed.

But, by this time, the signs were nationally renowned and the public response resulted in the signs being retained on the condition that all ref‐ erences to the original advertisers were re‐ moved.

The Court eventually

Happy birthday to the iconic Osborne bulls.

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Restrictions warning Spanish icon’s birthday

allowed the signs to re‐ main on the grounds that they have become a part of the landscape and had “aesthetic or cultural sig‐ nificance”, which turned the bulls into public do‐ main images.

Aid after Covid SPOKESMAN for the government team Jose Aix has reported on the agreements adopted by the Local Government Board on Tuesday, July 5, re‐ garding aid to minimise the affects of the Covid pandemic on small businesses and self‐employed.

Aix said: “The bases have been approved for the granting of subsidies aimed at minimising the eco‐ nomic impact that the Covid pandemic is having on SMEs, micro‐SMEs, small self‐employed en‐ trepreneurs and professionals in the municipality of Orihuela for the 2022 annuity.”

This includes the self‐employed fee, the monthly rental of the business, consultancy and advisory expenses, water and electricity bills, telephone and internet bills, rental of commercial vehicles, security services of the business premises, mainte‐ nance of equipment costs, and insurance premi‐ ums for the business premises.

The maximum aid to be received may reach €4,000.00 per applicant.

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NEW DEFIBRILLATOR: Extra protection for residents and visitors.

abel la Católica, which came into operation last year, and to which nine more will be added before the end of the year. The mayor of Granada, Francisco Cuenca, announced the project on Wednesday June 29, stating: “Granada is not only rein‐

forcing the cardioprotection it offers its residents and visi‐ tors, but is also becoming a national benchmark for its commitment to offering max‐ imum safety to its citizens and visitors, offering comprehen‐ sive care with which we man‐ age to save lives.”

Battle for customers OIL companies are entering a fuel price war, competing for customers by offering more discounts to motorists at the pumps.

In the midst of increasing fuel prices in Spain ‐ and of course all over Europe ‐ it would appear that a fuel price war is about to erupt between the major oil companies. Repsol and Cepsa ‐ and soon, presumably, also BP ‐ are engaging with the market as the summer get‐

away starts, with millions of drivers needing to put fuel in their vehicles at the best price.

As reported on Friday, July 1, by national media, the Spanish government has extended the 20 cents discount on a litre of fuel until the end of the year. With the prices of petrol and diesel reaching historical highs, the fuel suppli‐ ers are looking for ways to attract motorists to their pumps.

T E R E S A R I B E R A , the Spanish Minister of the Environment, stressed in Congress on, Thursday, June 30, the need to “strengthen national contingency plans and strengthen savings poli‐ cies, and propose mea‐ sures for the hypotheti‐

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GRANADA City Council has in‐ stalled another defibrillator in the Paseo de los Tristes, mak‐ ing progress in its aim to make Granada a ‘healthier, friendlier and more protect‐ ed’ city.

The measure is part of the ‘Granada, cardio‐protected city’ project launched by the council to provide the city with a network of defibrilla‐ tors, especially at the points with the greatest influx of people and by the end of the year there will be 12 defibrilla‐ tors.The latest installation is in addition to the two already in place in the Fuente de las Batallas and the Plaza de Is‐

Image credit: Ayuntamiento de Granada

Cardio-protected city project Energy situation worrying

Gas supply warning.

Camouflaged motorcycles Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE DGT has introduced camouflaged motorcycles to its fleet for Operation Exit.

A statement by the DGT on Friday July 1 said that the ac‐ tion had been taken to “verify that people drive in a responsi‐ ble manner.” They add that the motorcycles will only be used in those areas with the highest accident rates.

The camouflaged motorcycles will only be in operation on weekends throughout the summer months, as part of a pilot project. DGT officers will not be able to issue fines but they will provide details of the infringement to the nearest police patrol, who will then issue the sanction.

The DGT has reminded motorists that the actions are being taken to make Spain’s roads safer for those who use them.

A common practice in other parts of the world, the use of camouflaged motorcycles is a first for the DGT, a practice which they see as key to reducing the accident rate and death toll on Spanish roads.

cal case that it is neces‐ sary to prioritise the availability of energy re‐ sources among con‐ sumers.”

Her warning comes af‐ ter months of the gov‐ ernment assuring that the energy situation in Spain was not as critical as in central and eastern European countries due to its lower dependence on Russian gas. Ms Rib‐ era basically highlighted the fact that there is not enough gas to supply ev‐ eryone, and that deci‐ sions will have to be made between supplying businesses or homes.

Ribera described the energy situation as “wor‐ rying” after the contin‐ ued cut in the amount of gas that Gazprom sends to the EU. Germany has already raised its alert level and the three main French energy companies have asked the French to “minimise your con‐ sumption from now on.”

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Interview with TOWIE stars

Matthew Roscoe/ EWN

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EURO WEEKLY NEWS caught up with TOWIE stars Elliott Wright and James Argent at the recent launch of Wright’s new restaurant in Costa Blan‐ ca’s Villamartin.

Speaking exclusively to Eu‐ ro Weekly News, Mr Wright explained that Eduardo’s La Plaza is his tribute to his dad, who passed away last year.

“This is a personal thing [opening Eduardo’s] for me to do since my father passed away last year,” he said.

Elliott explained that he learned everything he knew from his father’s tutelage af‐ ter working his way up through the family business before appearing on TV. He added: “If there was any‐ thing I could do for my dad then to prolong his legacy [this was it]. This is his lega‐ cy.”

Elliott’s wife Sadie provided the support needed for her

Elliott Wright with his wife, Sadie at the opening.

James Argent, aka Arge.

husband to realise his dream of continuing his father’s lega‐ cy and admitted that the “lead up [to the opening] had been an absolute rollercoaster. “[Elliott] worked every hour under the sun. It was ex‐ tremely emotional, but he pulled it out of the bag,” Sadie exclusively told Euro Weekly News.

Speaking about the restau‐ rant, Sadie said: “What we’re

going for at Eduardo’s is a par‐ ty vibe, with family. We don’t just want young, we don’t just want old, we want a mixture.

“We watch grandfathers with their children on the dance floor and that’s what we like ‐ a true family restau‐ rant.”

The star of the opening night at Eduardo’s was un‐ doubtedly TOWIE’s James Ar‐ gent.

Arge spoke exclusively to

EDUARDO’S: A true family restaurant.

Euro Weekly News and praised his friend Elliott be‐ fore offering some insight into what he has planned for the future. “[Elliott] has done his dad proud. He’s done everyone proud,” he said about the restaurant’s opening.

Speaking about his plans for the future, the fun‐loving 34‐ year‐old said that he would be spending time on his passion project, The Arge Band.

“I plan on doing plenty more gigs over the summer now Ed‐ uardo’s is open and obviously more at Olivia’s La Cala,” he said.

“But I’m really focusing on The Arge Band. That’s what I’m putting my passion into now. I’m putting my heart and soul into it and I really love it.”

He added: “Basically, I’m fi‐ nally doing what I’ve always wanted to do.”

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New mobile fines

O R D E R I N G a burger in the UK could cost you £200 and three points for using your mobile in a drive‐through.

Many people wrongly believe that you can on‐ ly be fined for making a call, texting or looking at your phone while

Gentle Minions

ON Friday July 1 the newest film in the Despicable Me franchise, Minions: The Rise of Gru, was re‐ leased and seems to have caused a TikTok trend.

Thousands of teenage lads have been descend‐ ing on cinemas to watch the film, all while dressed in formal attire with some carrying bananas, which is all part of a new TikTok trend known as #gen‐ tleminions.

Whilst the Tik Tok trend is about having inno‐ cent fun, unfortunately some groups have taken it to the extreme and caused havoc in cinemas across the UK. The trend also sees them applauding the film from start to end and holding bananas in their hands together like Gru. Whilst the Gentle Minions have been enjoying themselves they have been upsetting other cine‐ ma‐goers and causing problems for the cinemas themselves.

However, the Vue cinema chain said it was still welcoming all customers to see the film, adding it was incredibly popular over the opening weekend.

driving. But if you are behind the wheel of a car with its engine run‐ ning, you need to be in full control of the vehi‐ cle.

That means taking your hands off the steer‐ ing wheel to flash your app to order or to pay for your order, could land you with a fine. Ac‐ cording to the new rules introduced earlier this year, the only time a mobile can be used be‐ hind the wheel is in a ‘genuine emergency’.

Rule 149 of the High‐ way Code states: “You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times.

“You must not use a hand‐held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or super‐ vising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or im‐ practical to stop.”

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Andrew still staff Veteran DJ dropped

DESPITE his recent outof-court settlement in the Virginia Giuffre case, Prince Andrew still holds a ceremonial role on the Queen’s staff.

The 62-year-old Duke of York is still listed as a personal aide-de-camp and Counsellor of State to HM The Queen, a UK publication confirmed on Sunday, July 3.

This comes after Prince Andrew was stripped of his military roles and royal patronages in January as the lawsuit filed against him by Virginia Giuffre for sexual assault loomed.

The role appears after his name on Companies House and also appears in a list of appointments to the Queen in an offi-

cial Ministry of Defence document.

P rince A ndrew is thought to have made around £250,000 a year as a working royal.

The news comes just a week after it was revealed that P rince A ndrew could be stripped of his Duke of York title under a proposed new law.

ANGER broke out among BBC Radio 2 listeners after veteran presenter Steve Wright announced live on air that his popular ‘Steve Wright In The Afternoon’ show was being axed. Fans took to social media to vent their dismay at the decision.

The 67‐year‐old leg‐ endary DJ’s show has run on BBC 2 for the last 23

years, but he will now be replaced with former Ra‐ dio 1 DJ, Scott Mills. Forty‐ nine‐year‐old Mills is also a veteran presenter, having spent 24 years on Radio 1.

He took to Twitter to an‐ nounce his move, engag‐ ing the services of pop sen‐ sation Lewis Capaldi to make a video breaking the news.

Breaking the news live

to his listeners, Steve Wright said: “At the begin‐ ning of this year, my friend and boss Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said she wanted to do something different in the after‐ noons.

“Now, I’ve been doing this programme for 24 years at Radio 2, and so how can I possibly com‐ plain?”

Doctors strike possible Driver saved by halo

UK doctors have said they may have to go on strike if the government does not reverse the cut in real terms to their salaries since 2008.

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced on Wednesday June 29 that a vote taken at their an‐ nual conference in Brighton, called for the organisation to press minis‐ ters to agree to a 30 per cent increase spread over five years.

Presenting the motion to the con‐ ference, Dr Emma Runswick said:

“Pay restoration is the right, just and moral thing to do, but it is a signifi‐ cant demand and it won't be easy to win. Every part of the BMA needs to plan for how to achieve this. But I’m not foolish, I know that it’s likely that industrial action will be required to move the governments on this issue.”

The mood at the conference shows there is real unhappiness with the sit‐ uation and that the mood is chang‐ ing, with the threat of a doctor’s strike looming ever closer.

F2 driver Roy Nissany was involved in a sickening crash on Sunday, July 3, and was lucky to walk away without fatal injuries.

In the feature race at Silverstone one car flew into the air after smash‐ ing into a sausage kerb according to the media sources.

It landed on top of Roy Nissany’s car with the halo safety system being all that prevented a likely fatal inci‐ dent.

Abbie Eaton who is a British Racing Driver and Test Driver for The Grand Tour reacted to the crash by calling for more safety features to help pro‐ tect drivers. “When will people learn?” she wrote in a Tweet.

“We need to use a safer way to con‐ trol track limits.

“The halo has been one of the best safety systems to be introduced, let’s move forward with track limit policing too.”

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Cancer campaigner

DEBORAH JAMES, the podcaster and cancer campaigner who shared her life with bowel cancer passed away at the age of 40.

James, who will be remembered for her courage and strength during her battle with the disease, raised an ex‐ traordinary amount for charity through her frank and open discussions about the disease and living with a death sen‐ tence.

On Tuesday June 28 her family an‐ nounced she had finally passed away.

James, achieved fame as the driving

force behind the BBC podcast You, Me and The Big C, after she broke the news of her diagnosis to her social media fol‐ lowers.

In her final months, Deborah James was made a Dame for her fundraising efforts, with Prince William visiting her home to do the honours, something she said she was “utterly honoured” with.

Every now and again someone special comes along and Deborah James was just that person, her podcasts and can‐ cer campaigning bringing joy and hope to many others.

Timeslots deadline near

FURTHER chaos is looming on the horizon for the thousands of British holi‐ daymakers planning to travel abroad this sum‐ mer, according to a report on Sunday, July 3, by UK news sources.

Friday, July 8 is the deadline the government gave to airlines that en‐ ables them to announce flight cancellations and

change schedules without being penalised.

Basically, this amnesty allows airline companies to change, or cancel, ex‐ isting flight schedules.

Holidaymakers who have already paid for flights can subsequently find themselves being in‐ formed that their flight no longer exists and that they are not entitled to

any compensation.

This scheme will elimi‐ nate the chaos seen at air‐ ports across the country earlier this year which re‐ sulted in thousands of British families being left stranded, airline bosses have claimed. Travellers are now able to change their travel plans in ad‐ vance with this system they insisted.

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Protestors.

Report by Peter McLaren‐Kennedy MANY parts of the UK were brought to a standstill on Mon‐ day July 4 with motorway protests over fuel duty targeting three‐lane highways.

The protests were apparently organised online using the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax, with calls for the gov‐ ernment to do more than reduce the tax by 5p per litre.

Although Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said that he will carefully reconsider the cut after it did little to stem the rise in prices, there has been no indication from the govern‐ ment that relief is coming anytime soon.

Police who are following the protest on the UK’s motor‐ ways said they were taking note of protestors breaking the rules of the road and in particular those using mobile phones to record the events.

Gwent in Wales issued a statement reported by TV me‐ dia that said: “We are aware of driving offences being com‐ mitted during the planned protest on the M4.

“We urge all motorists to drive carefully, responsibly and within the limits of the law.”

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Pubs call time A REPORT released on Mon‐ day July 4 said that a pub a day is calling time in the UK The report, by the Altus Group blames a combination of the pandemic and subse‐ quent rising costs on the busi‐ ness failures, with pubs strug‐ gling to cope with rising costs and falling customer num‐ bers.

Pub numbers have accord‐ ing to Altus, fallen below 40,000, a drop of nearly 7,000 over the last decade. The rate of closures has sped up and is currently running at around 30 a month, with the trend unlikely to change anytime soon.

Although the industry has made repeated calls for assis‐ tance from the government, industry sources say that not enough help has been forth‐ coming.

The government has yet to comment on the news that a pub a day is calling time in the UK, with their attention clearly focused on helping the man in the street to cope with cost rises.

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THE UK government said on Thursday June 30 it will be years before they fully understand the impact of the Covid pandemic on the economy.

The first point men‐ tioned was regarding economic activity in 2020 when the UK GDP fell by an estimated 9.3 per cent which is the largest hit to economic output in one calendar year since the

post‐First World War re‐ cession.

The government con‐ firmed that this was the combined effect of the economic hit from the pan‐ demic, the restrictions put in place to control it, and the economic policies im‐ plemented to support peo‐ ple and businesses.

The second economic ac‐ tivity mentioned was bor‐ rowing and the govern‐

Credit: UK Government Twitter

Covid impact UK economy suffered largest hit since First World War due to Covid.

ment borrowed an addi‐ tional £330 billion across 2020‐21 and 2021‐22.

The final economic activ‐ ity mentioned was unem‐

Gender-neutral loos SEPARATE unisex (or universal) toilets should be provided if there is space, but should not come at the expense of female toilets the UK government announced on Monday, July 4.

The rise in gender‐neutral toilets has raised safety concerns from women who feel they are losing privacy and being unfair‐ ly disadvantaged.

All new public buildings should have sepa‐ rate male and female toilets, the Depart‐ ment for Levelling Up, Housing and Commu‐ nities has announced.

The approach will mean women, who may need to use facilities more often for ex‐ ample because of pregnancy and sanitary needs, have the appropriate facilities.

A consultation will be launched in the au‐ tumn, which will also consider the design of unisex self‐contained cubicles to maximise privacy and whether improvements to dis‐ abled persons toilets should be made.

Minister for Equalities Kemi Badenoch MP said: “It is vital that women feel safe and comfortable when using public facilities, and that their needs are respected.”

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CAA fare push H E AT H R O W A I R P O R T has warned that invest‐ ment in the airport and its facilities will suffer if the Civil Aviation Author‐ ity (CAA) goes ahead with its plan to reduce the per‐passenger price airlines pay.

The proposal an‐ nounced on Tuesday, June 28, will see the av‐ erage maximum charge fall from the current £30.19 (€34.97) to £26.31 (€30.47) by 2026.

This price is passed on to customers in the form of taxes and costs.

Heathrow wanted the price to rise to more than £40 (€46) to enable it to continue developing the airport and to enable it to cope with increasing passenger numbers fol‐ lowing the end of the pandemic.

BA and Virgin Atlantic were strongly opposed to any increase saying

that Heathrow is already amongst the most ex‐ pensive in the world to operate from.

The CAA’s decision now goes out to industry

consultation ahead of a final decision in the au‐ tumn, which Heathrow has warned will see in‐ vestment suffer from the reduced passenger fares.

Beer shortage threats AS announced by the GMB union on Friday, July 1, brewery workers at one of the country’s biggest beer brewing facilities will be going on strike later this month. This means the possibility of a beer shortage for British boozers this summer.

Employees at Budweiser’s Samlesbury plant near Preston in Lancashire, England, brew popular beers including Budweiser, Becks, and Stella Ar‐ tois.

Their industrial action will take place on July 16.

On July 19 they will also down tools for a 12‐hour period. After ongoing talks between GMB union and the Budweiser Brewing Group finally reached a deadlock, the union convened the strike, as re‐ ported by the British press.

The international beer giant has been accused of ‘bully‐boy’ tactics by union organiser, Stephen Bo‐ den. He claimed they threatened to withhold the workforce’s back pay unless they agreed to a ‘de‐ risory’ offer of a 3 per cent pay rise by July 21.

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VIRGEN DEL CARMEN: Declared of regional tourist interest.

Image Credit: murciaturistica.es

Virgen del Carmen fiesta Activities for July

Ready to celebrate THERE will be musical performances, dancing, singing games, monologues, magic shows, parades, a water and fruit festival, children’s performances, a rociera mass, a pil‐ grimage, fairground rides, a craft market and a cabasset dinner as Santa Pola’s Playa Lisa and Tamarit fiestas are set to return.

The activities and the stage will be located on Ronda Av‐ enue. The events will begin on the evening of Thursday July 7, at 8.30pm, with the inauguration and opening speech by Spanish journalist Antonio Sánchez Vicente.

María Torres, the president of the Santa Pola neighbour‐ hood association, said that after two years of pandemic they are looking forward to celebrating the neighbourhood fiestas again, “this year they are very special fiestas, we have lost many neighbours in these two years, and we want to pay tribute to them in their memory.”

She also wanted to thank all the businesses in Santa Pola who support them in these fiestas.

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR is a small town and munici‐ pality in the Region of Mur‐ cia.

San Pedro Del Pinatar is set to celebrate its fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen on July 16, a festivity which has been declared of regional tourist interest.

The Fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen are set to begin at 7am on July 16, with a pro‐ cession by Murcia’s Band of Music through the streets of the municipality which ends in the Plaza de la Constitu‐ ción where the Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen del Car‐ men will take place, starting at 8am.

Following various proces‐ sions throughout July 16, at 2am on July 17, the solemn and festive entry of the im‐ age of the Virgen del Car‐ men into the Church of San Pedro Apóstol takes place, and as a reception the Salve Marinera is sung and a great final fireworks display is set off, bringing the festive day to a close.

GUARDAMAR offers a wide cultural agenda full of events of all kinds and for all generations during the month of July.

With free cinema evenings, music concerts, exhibitions of all kinds, workshops for children and more, Guardamar is commit‐ ted to culture. Their monthly cultural agenda on their official website provides English translations and their Tourist Office of‐ fers brochures in English.

Until August 10, Guardamar’s House of Culture has a painting exhibition entitled ‘Sea or Plastic’ from the institute of Coastal Ecology and Alicante Provincial Council, opening Monday to Fri‐ day from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm.

Guardamar’s Public Council Library also offers a painting exhi‐ bition by Madrid‐born artist Pepe Cebrian with visiting hours from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm.

On Saturday July 16, there is a guided tour in English to Guardamar’s Caliphate Ribat and Phoenician City at 8.30am.

Book in advance on visitasturisticasguardamar@gmail.com or by calling on 965 724 488.

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Moors and Christians celebrations ORIHUELA Moors and Christians celebrations remember the town’s historic liberation from Moorish domination in the Middle Ages, from July 11 to July 17.

The fiesta commemorates the arrival of Christian troops in the 13th century, and their triumph over the Saracens. At the festivities there are plenty of ‘Moors and Christians’ pa‐ rades, filling the town with colour, spectacle, joy and music.

The most important day of the fiesta is the last day on July 17, with the Santas Justa y Rufi‐ na (the town’s patron saints) procession, and a parade with the Gloriosa Enseña del Oriol ‐ the flag (locally called senyera) of Orihuela.

Orihuela’s Department of Tourism launched a campaign to promote the fiesta on advertis‐ ing screens located in different post offices throughout Spain, with the projection of a 20‐ second video showing scenes of the event.

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Brexit hurdle passed

T H E U K government’s bid to unilaterally override elements of the Brexit deal agreed by Boris Johnson, has passed its first hurdle after it went through the House of Commons.

The vote late evening on Monday, June 27, saw the bill being passed by 295 votes to 221 despite attracting fierce criticism from within the party and the opposition, and despite threats of EU legal action.

The bill has also attracted criticism from the US who has said that there will be no trade deal for the UK if it goes ahead with unilateral action.

The bill must now go

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VOTE PASSED: Despite fierce criticism.

through in-depth scrutiny by MPs before being sent to the Lords. Should it clear both these hurdles, and is passed it will then become law.

Critics of the bill say that not only is it illegal, it will spark a trade war with the country’s

largest trading partner.

They also say that it will severely damage the U K’s standing in the world, particularly at a time when the UK is trying to gain the moral high ground with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reality star dies

THE former BBC reality star Jasmine Burkitt has died at the young age of 28, her fiancé revealed in an Insta‐ gram post on Tuesday June 28.

Better known as Jazz, the star ap‐ peared in the BBC Three reality show Small Teen Bigger World a decade ago.

Measuring only 3ft 11ins (0.95 metres) she wanted to show she was just like any other teen despite being born with dwarfism.

Jasmine’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Lewis Burke, her fiancé, said: “She is

the most incredible human that ever walked this planet, she is the strongest, funniest, kindest and purely decent person I’ve ever known.

“I am truly devastated. She changed my life forever and I’ll never be the same.”

The couple who were unable to find suitable council accommodation lived in a tent in local woodlands in Bodel‐ wyddan, Denbighshire, with their dog Loki. The couple had hoped to move soon after buying a caravan which they wanted to renovate.

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Tesco price row KRAFT HEINZ has pulled some products from Tesco, the largest retailer in the UK, in a disagreement over prices.

The announcement late on Wednesday, June 29, came after Heinz said that Tesco had refused to pass on higher prices for their products which had been adversely affected by rising raw material and logistics costs.

Tesco apologised to cus‐ tomers for the lack of Heinz products saying: “We will not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our cus‐ tomers.”

Tesco has offered its cus‐ tomers its own name brand and other labelled alternatives whilst they try and resolve the issue with Heinz, who said: “We are confident of a positive res‐ olution.”

Heinz products continue to be available elsewhere with Kraft Heinz saying it was seeking ways to pro‐ vide value for customers “through price, size and packs” without compro‐ mising on quality.

Tesco, who has for many years seen itself as the de‐ fender of customer value, said it needed to keep prices down to help those who are suffering.

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Floating wind farms Connecting with nature

ON Tuesday June 28, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the con‐ clusion of the financing agreements for three float‐ ing wind farms off the

French Mediterranean coast. These projects will help accelerate the energy transition in France and foster the emergence of a new generation of floating

Daring robbery

THE TEFAF Antiques Fair in Masstricht, Holland wit‐ nessed a daring robbery on Tuesday June 28 as four armed men smashed in a large jewellery showcase.

Although no formal confirmation of the value of the stolen property ‐ which reportedly belonged to Bond Street London jewellers Symbolic & Chase ‐ it has been suggested that stock worth several millions of euros was removed.

The men arrived at the Fair at 11.30am and one wield‐ ing a sledgehammer broke open the supposedly secure display cases, whilst other members of the gang ap‐ peared to be menacing bystanders with guns.

The whole affair was over in a matter of minutes, but local police who had been alerted to the robbery man‐ aged to apprehend two members who were believed to be Belgian citizens whilst the other two escaped with the proceeds of the robbery.

Dutch Police confirmed that they were now trying to trace the two men who got away and the other two who were arrested were ‘helping them with their en‐ quiries’.

offshore wind platforms.

Each project is based on a different innovative technol‐ ogy, and all of the floating wind turbines are anchored to the seabed by means of underwater cables. This in‐ novation means that the tur‐ bines can be installed further away from the coast in areas where wind exposure is opti‐ mal and limits the ecological footprint.

EIB Vice President Am‐ broise Fayolle said: “As the European Union’s climate bank, our role is to promote and support innovations such as floating offshore wind turbines that provide technological solutions to ef‐ fectively combat global warming. Through these high‐quality projects in which leading public and pri‐ vate players join forces, the EIB is particularly proud to be participating in the devel‐ opment of a French and Eu‐ ropean industrial sector at the forefront of marine re‐ newable energy.”

THOSE who take good photos and en‐ joy spending time in nature might have what it takes to win one of the cash prizes in the European Environ‐ ment Agency’s (EEA) new ‘Well with Nature’ photo competition, which highlights our connection to nature, how much we care for it, and how it can keep us emotionally and physi‐ cally healthy. It aims to raise aware‐ ness about the benefits we can re‐ ceive by working towards zero pollution.

Simply send up to five of your best nature photos in any of the four com‐

petition categories (air, water, land and sound) by October 1, 2022. The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of €1,000. Additional prizes are awarded for the best youth entry and the public’s favourite pho‐ to.

Participants must be over 18 and citizens of one of the 32 EEA member countries or six cooperating coun‐ tries, including the 27 EU Member States.

Read more at https://www.eea.eu ropa.eu/about‐us/competitions/well withnature/well‐with‐nature.

Chocolate factory shuts

A FACTORY run by Swiss company Barry Callebaut, in the Belgian town of Weize was shut down on Thursday, June 30.

Millions of people could be facing a chocolate shortage after a salmonel‐ la outbreak stopped pro‐ duction at the world’s biggest chocolate factory Belgian media confirmed.

The factory supplies chocolate products to huge brands including Nestle, Hershey, Mon‐ delez and Unilever.

Barry Callebaut pro‐ duces liquid chocolate in wholesale batches and contacted 73 of its cus‐ tomers it believed could be affected.

The Belgian factory does

not make chocolates to be sold directly to con‐ sumers.

Korneel Warlop, a spokesman for Barry Callebaut, said: “All prod‐ ucts manufactured since the test have been blocked.

“Chocolate production in Wieze remains suspend‐ ed until further notice.”

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THE EU ‘roam like at home’ scheme has been updated bringing added benefits and guaranteed freedom for at least 10 more years.

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their home country un‐ til 2032.

New benefits for businesses and con‐ sumers have been added to the updated regulations and in par‐ ticular an improved roaming experience.

Some of the regula‐ tions include: Consumers now will have the right to the same quality of mobile internet abroad, as the one they have at home.

When consumers travel by plane or on boats, mobile phones may automatically con‐ nect to the on‐board network, provided by satellites.

The new roaming rules are ensuring that citizens are aware of the single EU emergen‐ cy number 112, which they can use anywhere in the EU to reach emergency services.

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Portugal scraps restrictions

THE Civil Aviation authority ANAC in Portugal, announced on Saturday, July 2, that trav‐ ellers can finally enter the country without the need to produce a Covid Digital Certifi‐ cate, or any form of Covid test result. This decision was made during a meeting of the Coun‐ cil of Ministers on Friday, July 1.

“Air carriers are no longer obliged to require passengers, when boarding flights to or through mainland Portugal to present proof of carrying out a test to screen for infection by SARS‐CoV‐2 with a negative re‐ sult, of an EU Covid Digital Cer‐ tificate or recovery certificates issued by third countries, ac‐ cepted or recognised in Portu‐ gal,” read an ANAC statement.

At the press conference of the Council of Ministers, Mari‐ ana Vieira da Silva, the Minister of the Presidency had hinted at the announcement. However, she mentioned that Portugal’s ‘Situation of Alert’ would con‐ tinue until the end of July.

Masks will still have to be worn when entering pharmacies, old people’s homes, and health centres.

Credit: Pawel Kazmierczak/Shutterstock

GOOD NEWS: For travellers to Portugal’s Algarve.

Import tax waived THE EU has allowed member countries to waive all customs duties, taxes and VAT on life‐saving goods imported for use in helping Ukrainians.

The announcement on Friday July 1 came after requests from member states to be allowed to drop import charges on those life‐saving goods imported to help Ukrainians.

The decision will be welcomed by member states and more so because it applies retroactive‐ ly from February 24 until the end of the year.

Member states will now be free to remove all import duties and taxes on items like food, blan‐ kets, tents, electric generators and other life‐sav‐ ing equipment that is going to Ukrainians affect‐ ed by the war. With some eight million having fled the country, aid is being stretched to the lim‐ it as are finances.

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THE Chancellor of Ger‐ many, Olaf Scholz said on Sunday, July 3, he will not introduce a speed limit on the mo‐ torways of Germany in the near future to help combat climate change nor does he want more Covid lockdowns.

When asked about bringing in a speed limit Scholz ruled it out say‐ ing: “This government has not agreed on that, and that’s why it’s not coming.”

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ernment flights all over the world going to the climate summit and said: “I don’t think we should beat about the bush and pretend that we are really someone who is very exemplary when it comes to CO2 emissions.”

Covid‐19 was also dis‐ cussed.

Scholz said he does not expect Covid mea‐ sures in the coming au‐ tumn and winter to be as drastic as in the last two years: “There shouldn’t be any more school closures, and I don’t think we need a lockdown like we’ve had in the last few years,” he said.

Sweden increases air force SWEDEN has increased its air force strength in anticipation of NATO membership as on Thursday June 30, it was announced that it had signed a deal with Saab for two new aircraft.

The contract and order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administra‐ tion (FMV) is for the GlobalEye Air‐ borne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The order initially covers two Glob‐ alEye aircraft with deliveries planned during 2027 and is worth around SEK 7.3 billion (€68 billion) although an

option exists to increase this by a fur‐ ther two aircraft.

GlobalEye provides a strong early warning and control capability over air, sea and land, and can provide re‐ al‐time information to units in the Air Force, Army and Navy.

In addition to the military capabili‐ ty, GlobalEye can also be used for tasks supporting civilian society, for example by leading and coordinating rescue missions during natural disas‐ ters or larger accidents at sea or on land.

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BORDER CROSSING: Imatra is now open again.

Border control

THE Finnish govern‐ ment relaxed Covid‐19 border control restric‐ tions with effect from Friday July 1 which means that the Imatra border station has now reopened.

This was the busiest passenger border cross‐ ing in the country prior to the pandemic and some 1.5 million people were registered as hav‐ ing crossed one way or the other during 2019.

Fo l l o w i n g t h e o n s e t of the pandemic, access was severely restricted in 2020 and was even‐ tually closed to all traf‐ fic except heavy goods vehicles in January 2021.

Situated as it is on the border with Russia, the fact that the Finns have imposed a number of sanctions on Russia and its citizens due to the invasion of Ukraine, will not hinder entry in‐ to the country provided that travellers have the correct documentation.

Somewhat ironically, as Russia has not re‐ laxed its Covid‐19 re‐ strictions, it will be mainly one way traffic for the immediate fu‐ ture, although other crossing points with Russia at Vaalimaa and Nuijamaa will also be open for passenger traffic on a 24‐hour ba‐ sis.

The other border crossings with Norway and Sweden will also be completely reopened under the new regula‐ tions.

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Fighting deforestation Tamsin Brown ON June 28, the Council of the European Union adopt‐ ed its general approach on a proposal to limit the con‐ sumption of products con‐ tributing to deforestation and forest degradation.

The main driver of global deforestation and forest degradation is the expan‐ sion of agricultural land, which is linked to the pro‐ duction of certain com‐ modities. As a major con‐ sumer of such commodities, the EU can re‐ duce its impact by adopting new rules to regulate their entry into and exportation out of the EU market.

Agnès Pannier‐Runacher, the French minister for the Energy Transition, said: “We must ensure that the prod‐ ucts we consume at home do not contribute to deplet‐ ing the planet’s forest re‐ serves. The innovative text that we have adopted will make it possible to combat deforestation, within the European Union and also outside of it. This is a major step forward which also il‐ lustrates our ambition for the climate and for biodi‐ versity.”

The products that will be affected by the new regula‐ tions are palm oil, beef, tim‐ ber, coffee, cocoa and soy.

Employment status EU cities and regions call on the European Commission to strengthen the criteria for defining the employment status of digital platform workers in order to improve their working conditions.

The opinion (non‐binding act) drafted by Yonnec Polet, the first deputy mayor of Berchem‐Sainte‐Agathe, Belgium, was adopted by the plenary session on June 29. Of the more than 28 mil‐ lion people in Europe work‐ ing through digital plat‐ forms, many are currently classified as self‐employed.

The European Committee of the Regions considers that the criteria indicating that a

digital labour platform con‐ trols the performance of work remain too vague, leading to many workers still falling outside the definition of an employee and not be‐ ing able to benefit from the labour rights and social ben‐ efits to which they are enti‐ tled. Yonnec Polet said: “Dig‐ ital platform companies deliberately use the legal un‐ certainty in their favour.

“Thanks to the new crite‐ ria, […] millions of platform workers will see their situa‐ tion improve as their em‐ ployment status changes to employees, giving them ac‐ cess to the same social rights as other workers.”

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ON June 28, the Council of the European Union gave its green light to the extension of the regulations for the EU digital Covid certificate, which has played an impor‐ tant role in facilitating the free movement of people during the pandemic.

The regulations for the certificate have been pro‐ longed by one year, until June 30, 2023. This will en‐ sure that EU travellers and those from third countries connected to the system can

Image: European Commission

Regulations extended The regulations for the EU digital Covid certificate have been extended until end of June 2023.

continue to use their Covid certificate for travel within the Union where the certifi‐ cates are required. If the health situation allows, the

regulation can also be re‐ pealed earlier.

This extension also in‐ cludes the clarification that vaccination certificates should reflect all doses ad‐ ministered; the possibility of issuing a certificate of recov‐ ery following an antigen test; the expansion of the range of antigen tests authorised to qualify for a Covid‐19 cer‐ tificate; and the possibility of allowing vaccination certifi‐ cates to be issued to persons participating in clinical trials.

Presidency of EU Council ends ON Thursday June 30, the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union came to an end. The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every six months. During this period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU’s work.

Member states holding the presidency work together closely in groups of three. The trio sets long‐term goals and prepares a common agenda determining the major issues that will

be addressed by the Council over an 18‐month period. Each of the three countries, currently France, Czechia and Sweden, prepares its own more detailed six‐month programme.

The programme for the French Presidency had three ambitions: a more sovereign Eu‐ rope, a new European model for growth and a humane Europe.

Baudoin Thouvenot, National Member for France at Eurojust, said: “What comes to mind about the Presidency is what always comes to me about the EU: we are stronger together.”

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FINLAND

Parking problem

Contaminated feed

PARKING in Copenhagen which is difficult at the best of times is going to get worse for drivers of diesel and petrol cars as the Council will be replacing 5,000 ‘conventional’ parking spaces with 4,100 electric charging spaces and parking for 900 car-share drivers.

IN 2021, a Danish company which produced fish product to feed animals exported a large amount to a Finnish company but it now transpires that the fodder was produced in the same factory where a number of dead mink were stored and may have been infected with Covid-19.

THE NETHERLANDS

IRELAND

Young gamblers

Baby boomers

EVEN though online gambling was only made legal in Holland last year, the government has been surprised by the number of young people aged 18 to 24 who have become involved and has decided to ban former sports stars and celebrities from betting advertising.

THE 2022 census which was undertaken in April of this year shows that the Republic of Ireland's population is at an all-time high since Independence, standing at 5.1 million people and this is the first time that the population has broken the five million level since 1851.

BELGIUM

ITALY

Expensive city

Ceiling art

OFTEN considered expensive due to the number of workers employed by the European Union, Brussels is just 39th most expensive city in the world for foreign workers according to HR company Mercer, but this is a jump of 16 places since the last review.

IF you want to own a villa in Rome which is the only one known to have a ceiling painted by Renaissance artist Caravaggio, then get ready to dig deep into your bank account as it goes up for auction with a minimum bid of €226 million.

GERMANY

PORTUGAL

New sponsor

Equal incompetence

SEVILLA FC will benefit from a new sponsorship deal with German online broker Degiro effective from July 1 and apart from being the football club’s official online investment platform, its logo will appear on player’s jerseys for at least the next full season.

OUTSPOKEN Portuguese President Marcelo amused many when speaking to new Air Force recruits by saying that there will only be true equality between men and women in the Armed Forces “when a woman reaches the highest rank as incompetent as a man.”

FRANCE

UKRAINE

Bouncing back

Lucky dog

AFTER being sacked from the role of Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series, it seemed that Johnny Depp was returning to his first career of music, recording and performing with Jeff Beck, but now he is in France to play Louis XV in Jeanne du Barry.

FIREFIGHTERS in Mykolaiv were called to a bombed building and discovered a frightened Labrador dog in an apartment on the top floor.

Using a crane and platform, they coaxed the dog out through a hole in a door and took it to safety.

NORWAY

SWEDEN

Viking find

Free planes

AFTER metal detectorists unearthed a Viking sword in three pieces in a field near Stavanger, experts have declared that it is only one of 20 out of 3,000 found in Norway with special silver inlay and that it was probably made in France or England in the 9th century.

THE Swedish government has told the Czech Republic that if it agrees to purchase Swedish fighter aircraft from 2027, it will give the Czech Air Force the Gripen aircraft that it currently has on loan until that date at no cost.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT THE recent decision to accept a Sharia law ruling into a British court is yet another, highly predictable nail in the crumbling coffin of both Christianity and Western culture.

Couple these decisions with the latest news that the Blackburn Labour council have given permission for a £5 million new mosque to open in the area, which no doubt will be gleaming and ready by the time of the next general election, and once again the UK can do nothing against yet another highly irresponsible and frighteningly naïve decision, (particularly when illegal sharia courts are quietly springing up all over the UK.) You can’t pick and choose which laws of an alien culture you agree with and disregard those you don’t find so acceptable. The fact is that over the years the British courts have quietly recognised and tolerated the existence of a number of Sharia laws in the United Kingdom. Once again giving appeasement to large numbers of people who are growing by the day, have no intention of integrating into Western culture and will consistently

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buck against its values and traditions.

Anti‐British residents who are gradually being allowed to move even further into the realms of legal acceptance. Of course, no prizes for guessing who will be paying for all the time‐wasting and highly expensive court cases that will almost certainly be rearing their controversial head in the not too distant future!

(Particularly if Labour wins the next election!)

Yep, you’ve guessed it. Well, all I can say is on the tax payer expenses be it.

Let’s hope that at the next UK balloting a party emerges that has a degree of common sense and is not petrified of ‘upsetting’ or ‘offending’ someone or another. But don’t hold yer breath.

I don’t know about you, but I am heartily sick of this entire ‘touchy’ ‘feely’ syndrome that seems to have crept into British sport. Even cricket, which used to be such a wonderful ‘stiff upper lip’ non‐demonstrative occasion, now sees batsmen scurrying up to each other like children and ‘fisting’ after a particularly good shot.

Doubles at tennis is another

example of this ridiculous habit. In fact, along with beach volleyball and badminton players, these partners still fist each other when they actually lose a point! All this, along with those utterly ridiculous orgasmic grunts of the tennis brigade just about sums up the attitude of a whole lot of our modern self‐promoting competitors.

Ah well, let’s all hope Nadal clears the board at Wimbledon. (After all, he only lives up my road!)

But far more especially, I would like to take this opportunity to give a multitude of thanks this week for the ol’ boys literally hundreds of birthday wishes. Bless you all. Made me feel really special. Keep those letters coming. I may not answer them all, but believe me I do read every one.

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€3.6 billion

is the amount that the FBI say so called Bulgarian Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova stole from investors selling fake currency that she called OneCoin.

WASPI women continue fight Credit: WASPI Facebook

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Money Heist ALTHOUGH Netflix has not seen the viewer growth it wanted, there’s money in remakes and Money Heist Korea based on the Spanish blockbuster is fast becoming the next Squid Games with huge audi‐ ences across Asia and additional revenue for those who made the original.

Some justice

Inflation rises HIGHER even than the most pes‐ simistic forecast, Spanish 12‐month inflation rose to 10.2 per cent in June, the first time it has broken 10 per cent since April 1985 and is up from 8.7 per cent in May according to preliminary data from the Na‐ tional Statistics Institute (INE).

Wooing others COINCIDING with the NATO meet‐ ing in Madrid, South Korean Presi‐ dent Yoon Suk‐yeol organised a meeting with the president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce as well as a number of CEOs of major companies to encourage increased investment in his country.

Cheaper electricity THE so‐called Iberian Mechanism has allowed savings for benefited electricity consumers of almost €250 million by the end of June since it came into force on June 15.

This was announced on June 30

by Teresa Ribera, Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demo‐ graphic Challenge. She said “If we add the Iberian mechanism to the measures the government has been adopting, such as the reduc‐ tion tax, the reduction of charges and the reduction of extraordinary benefits associated with the price of gas, the bill of households covered by the PVPC rate is almost 30 per cent cheaper.”

CAMPAIGN CONTINUES: Three MPS outside the Houses of Parliament supporting WASPI.

AN estimated 3.8 million WASPI women lost up to £50,000 each due to UK pension changes.

This meant that those born in the 1950s suddenly discovered that rather than retiring at 60, had to wait until they were 66.

It has been confirmed by a num‐ ber of different organisations includ‐ ing the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to communicate State Pension age changes early enough to the women affected.

Despite this and the ongoing cam‐ paign by the Women Against State

Pension Inequality (WASPI) group, the Conservative Government has simply ignored their demands for restitution.

In a written reply to a request for information from Rupa Huq MP, on June 13 of this year, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Guy Opperman said “A Departmental Minister met with representatives of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) on June 29, 2016.

There are currently no plans to the meet with representatives of the group.”

In the meantime, MPs from every political party in England, Scotland

and Wales have expressed support for the campaign and even a small number of Conservative MPs have also agreed that the matter needs to be addressed.

Clearly its money that matters rather than the goodwill of 3.8 mil‐ lion potential voters, as the cost of refunding the withheld pensions would be in the region of £3 billion.

In the meantime, the campaign continues and as a mark of respect for the work being undertaken, Chair and Finance Director Angela Mad‐ den has been named a ‘Platinum Champion’ by the Royal Voluntary Service.

Reddit moves into Spain REDDIT has moved into Spain with the purchase of MeaningCloud, a Natural Language Processing (NLP) company specialising in ex‐ tracting meaning from un‐ structured content.

The technology strength‐ ens Reddit’s ML proficiencies and understanding of un‐ structured data, ultimately providing the most relevant information for redditors.

Reddit is an American so‐ cial news aggregation, con‐ tent rating, and discussion website created at the start of the internet boom where registered users (commonly referred to as ‘Redditors’) submit content to the site

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MORE than 500 sub‐postmasters wrongly suspected or accused of taking money by the Post Office are to get an interim payment of around £40,000 each after it was fi‐ nally established the error was caused by faulty software.

POPULAR WEBSITE: Reddit attracts people at all levels.

such as links, text posts, im‐ ages, and videos, which are then voted up or down by other members.

It was taken over by Conde Nast Publications in 2006 and since then has grown to be‐ come the ninth‐most‐visited website in the world and sixth

most‐visited website in the US, according to Semrush.

Charging for advertising on its site, Reddit was last valued at more than $10 billion and as such is one of the most vis‐ ited sites for news and much more with an estimated 50 million views of more than

one billion posts each day.

Having has so much suc‐ cess in English‐speaking mar‐ kets such as North America and the UK, Reddit is now looking to expand into Eu‐ rope which has its own huge potential market and access to this office in Spain will help it to grow communities with‐ in the EU. Commenting on the acquisition, Jack Hanlon, Vice President of Data said: “MeaningCloud helps strengthen Reddit’s platform by helping our community get the relevant information they are looking for even faster and we are thrilled to welcome the talented Mean‐ ingCloud team to Reddit.”

Gibraltar economy BREXIT and the pandemic have knocked the Gibraltar economy for six which meant that Chief Minister Fabian Picardo had to deliver a tough budget on June 28.

With a carry‐over deficit of £55 million from 2020/2021 and Covid borrowing double what was forecast at £135 million, there is also net bor‐ rowing of £653 million.

Needing to increase rev‐ enue yet protect the popula‐ tion from hardship was not easy and in essence those with the most money will be hit the hardest, whilst the minimum wage and pen‐ sions will be increased.

A number of schemes im‐ plemented will only be in place for 24 months as it is believed that the economy can be put back in order al‐ though a general election must occur before that time.

Revolut Bank MANY find Revolut a very useful way of making pay‐ ments online or using one of their debit cards, but from Ju‐ ly 1 all customers are now covered by a merger which sees them transferred to Revolut Bank.

In theory there should be few changes to the way in which they operate although there are additional benefits so that funds held in current and (if applicable) demand deposit accounts will be pro‐ tected by the Deposit Guar‐ antee Scheme, up to €100,000.

Based in London, although founded by Nikolay Storon‐ sky from Russia and Vlad Yat‐ senko from Ukraine, the company has some 18 mil‐ lion customers and operates out of offices in Ireland and Lithuania to combat Brexit fall out.

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4.280,0 1.284,00 4.187,0 63,98 203,20 1.887,5 662,80 237,50 41,85 7.500,0 788,40 147,60 1.438,00 1.043,50 217,40 5.804,0 1,89 769,92 1.836,0 584,40 1.001,50 6.134,0 2.193,00 472,00 562,20 4.813,5 81,76 0,60 627,60 1.067,50 2.612,0 707,00 965,80 2.660,0 2.119,6 1.118,74 1.386,00 9.774,0 1.602,00 1.083,00 611,00 114,75 254,10 130,90 3.718,5 995,20 126,32 2.446,0 815,40

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US dollar (USD) ........................................1.0459 Japan yen (JPY)........................................141.68 Switzerland franc (CHF) ...........................1.0028 Denmark kroner (DKK) .............................7.4381 Norway kroner (NOK) ...............................10.372

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PRICE 129,41 138,62 243,30 136,72 136,72 178,76 144,78 42,64 62,91 51,61 297,02 274,27 173,81 141,19 37,41 177,51 112,61 246,88 91,17 256,83 102,20 143,79 165,04 169,13 513,63 50,75 196,89 37,90 121,58 94,40

CHANGE 130,21 139,87 245,00 138,37 137,49 182,14 147,92 43,14 63,11 52,14 300,33 277,04 174,42 142,46 38,00 178,29 114,07 248,59 92,90 259,53 103,38 144,44 167,50 169,50 516,32 51,22 198,85 39,67 122,06 95,44

CHANGE% VOLUME(M) 127,30 3,30M 134,30 4,11M 240,73 3,01M 133,77 98,20M 131,60 8,42M 177,12 4,17M 143,41 10,63M 42,19 24,76M 62,16 15,41M 50,85 5,82M 292,23 2,63M 268,04 4,01M 170,18 2,84M 139,28 4,83M 36,72 34,76M 175,03 10,68M 110,93 14,97M 245,45 2,76M 90,91 18,45M 252,90 30,37M 100,78 8,73M 141,23 7,34M 161,11 9,46M 163,66 1,33M 509,72 3,53M 50,46 18,75M 192,85 7,00M 37,71 15,54M 119,89 6,29M 92,54 10,78M M - MILLION DOLLARS

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US dollar bolstered by global recession fears, pound rebounds on BoE rate hike hints

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

Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.84 to £0.85 EUR/USD: Down from $1.06 to $1.05 The euro broadly firmed over the past four weeks, with the single currency being buoyed as EUR investors repriced their European Central Bank (ECB) rate hike expectations.

The ECB is set to raise interest rates by 25bps points in July and it has repeatedly hinted that it could pursue a 50bps hike in September.

However the euro also faced some hurdles in June, most notably in the wake of the ECB’s latest interest rate decision as it failed to ease fears that its impending rate hikes cold cause fragmentation in Eurozone.

Also acting as a headwind for the euro were renewed concerns over Europe’s energy security amidst a sharp drop in Russian gas exports to the continent.

Going forward, the ECB’s impending rate hike could help to underpin demand for the euro over the coming month. However the threat of Russia further restricting gas exports to Europe

EURO: Faced some hurdles in June, especially in relation to interest rate hikes.

could limit the single currency’s upside potential.

Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.17 to €1.16 GBP/USD: Down from $1.25 to $1.22 The pound struggled over the past month, with the currency facing significant pressure amidst concerns over the UK’s economic trajectory.

This came on the back of underwhelming UK macroeconomic data and growing cost of living concerns, with some analysts suggesting a UK recession is now inevitable.

Also dragging on Sterling sentiment has been considerable UK political un-

certainty. A no-confidence vote against Boris Johnson in addition to renewed Brexit tensions between the UK and EU spooked GBP investors.

Helping the pound rebound from multi-year lows was the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest interest rate decision. While the bank only raised rates by 25bps this month, G B P investors seized on the more hawkish tone struck by the bank in its forward guidance.

A key focus for GBP investors over the coming month will be any data which may shed light on UK consumer spending habits. Any drop is likely to validate fears of an economic slowdown.

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US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from $0.79 to $0.81 USD/EUR: Up from €0.93 to €0.95 The US dollar has trended broadly higher over the past month as an increasingly dour market mood has bolstered demand for the safe-haven currency.

This flight to safety comes amid growing fears that we are hurtling towards a global recession, concerns over which triggered a major equity selloff in mid-June and propelled the US dollar to new multi-year highs.

A surprisingly strong US inflation print also boosted the US dollar as it bolstered expectations for an aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

While the Fed ultimately delivered a 75bps hike, the US dollar retreated following its decision as the bank’s forward guidance proved less hawkish than expected.

Looking ahead, the US dollar looks poised to extend its bullish trajectory as growing growth concerns and the prospect of another aggressive rate hike from the Fed is likely to underpin the currency.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Better housing THE Spanish govern‐ ment is arranging to transfer almost €1.39 billion from the Recov‐ ery, Transformation and Resilience Plan to the autonomous communi‐ ties and autonomous cities for residential re‐ habilitation and to en‐ sure that there will be an increase in the amount of affordable social housing available.

No sale AT one time Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), the owners of Boots (the Chemist) and the Number 7 cosmetics brand, seemed happy to sell the Nottingham based company and was reportedly prepared to accept £5 billion, but with no concrete offers has withdrawn the com‐ pany from sale.

Promoting olive oil SPAIN enlisted Queen Letizia to promote olive o i l t o N AT O w i v e s a n d companions during their visit to Madrid.

The majority of Heads of State and Government who attended the NATO Conference were accom‐ panied by their partners and as is traditional, the host government had to find things to keep them occupied whilst their partners were in session.

Alert to the fact that under the Trump Admin‐ istration the importation of Spanish olive oil into the USA suffered with heavy tariffs and it is only recently that these have been removed, so the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under‐ took to promote the healthy option to butter.

During a breakfast visit to the Teatro Real on Thursday June 30, Queen Letizia in a red dress and her guests were given a

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GUIDED TASTING: Promoting the benefits of olive oil.

guided tasting to three extra virgin olive oils which had won prizes at the latest edition of the Fo o d o f S p a i n a w a r d s with three types, sweet green fruity, bitter green fruity, and ripe fruity.

In addition, hoping to encourage vital exports to member states, the Ministry gave the 1,000 attendees at the summit a selection of award‐win‐

ning Spanish foods in‐ cluding olives, tuna and rice to take home with them.

As the cost of food be‐ comes ever more expen‐ sive, it becomes increas‐ ingly important that the Spanish economy is able to benefit from higher world prices for the large volume of different food‐ stuffs that the country produces.

Crypto control TRANSFERS of crypto‐assets, also known as cryptocur‐ rencies, will now be traced and identified to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other crimes, says the new legislation that was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and Council on Wednesday June 29. One el‐ ement of the agreement is that it extends the so‐called ‘travel rule’, already existing in traditional finance, to cover transfers in crypto‐assets.

This rule requires that information on the source of the asset and its beneficiary travels with the transaction and is stored on both sides of the transfer.

As well as possibly hindering illicit funding, it may also allow tax authorities to be able to ensure that all move‐ ments and profits are reported.

Joint declaration FOLLOWING a meeting between President Joe Biden and President Pedro Sánchez in Madrid following the NATO summit, the White House issued a joint declara‐ tion which includes the following statement on financial matters.

“Spain and the United States are committed to strengthening the rules‐based multilateral trade system to ensure fair competition and legal certainty.

“Both countries are committed to promoting the de‐ velopment of trade and investment, including en‐ trepreneurship, small‐ and medium‐sized businesses, and innovation as the basis for strong, sustainable, inclu‐ sive economic growth that creates quality employment in both countries and incorporates diverse and excluded groups, while ensuring adequate protection for digital economy workers.”

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YOUR NEXT FAIRYTALE WEDDING...OR DIVORCE?

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Summer beauty problems - fixed!

k stoc tter /shu doc

• Sunburn Despite what you know about sun protection, it’s possible that you’ll end up with skin that’s red, itchy, and peeling at some point ‐ uncomfortable and not a good look! Slather aloe vera onto burnt skin to soothe it, take ibuprofen for the pain and swelling, guzzle water to rehy‐ drate and keep peeling skin moisturised.

Remember to protect your scalp from the sun, this can burn and peel too!

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• Sweat stains While we sweat all over, glands are more concentrated in palms, f a c e , a n d u n d e r a r m s . Fo r m a x i ‐ mum protection against wetness (and embarrassing pit stains), make sure your stick is an an‐ tiperspirant ‐ deodorants alone won’t help. To get the most out

• Melting make‐up When it’s a hot day, make‐up can start slipping and sliding by noon. Look for products that are water‐resistant, particularly mascara!

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• Frizzy hair It’s the age old humidity and hair issue, when you style your hair perfectly but end up looking like a wild animal after a few hours in the heat! Using a lightweight cream to smooth strands and styling products with oils and protective silicones help. Wash‐ ing your hair less will also help, as the natural oils can tame frizz.

of your antiperspirant, apply it at night right before you go to bed, the active salts will dissolve and form a plug inside the sweat gland, remaining effective throughout the day.

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Laura Kemp H E AT a n d h u m i d i t y c a n w r e a k havoc on our skin and hair during the summer, that’s why we have looked at the most common is‐ sues for the upcoming months and how you can solve them!

PROTECT YOURSELF: Summer weather can wreak havoc on our skin and hair.

Coriander health benefits LOTS of us are planting our own herbs and enjoying the fruits of our labour over sum‐ mer, but coriander (or cilantro) gets a bit of a bad rap from some people! Great

in salads, curries and gua‐ camole, coriander can be somewhat of an acquired taste, however, it has some potential health perks.

• Good source of nutrients

Coriander adds nutrition to your plate. A quarter cup of raw cilantro leaves (about the size of a golf ball) pro‐ vides 16 per cent of the daily value (DV) of vitamin K, which supports bone health and helps wounds heal. It al‐ so offers 5 per cent DV of vi‐ tamin A and 2 per cent DV of vitamin C ‐ two vitamins re‐ sponsible for immune func‐ tion.

• Antioxidants Coriander also offers up antioxidants, according to a 2022 review published in the journal Molecules. While cilantro has many types of an‐ tioxidants, one class, known as polyphe‐ nols, is par‐ ticularly im‐ portant as it reduces inflammation and precents cell damage that contribute to premature ageing.

• Cardiovascular health

Traditional medicine has long used parts of the corian‐ der plant (including cilantro leaves) to treat pain, inflam‐ mation, gastrointestinal problems, and diabetes. The same 2022 review published in Molecules found that co‐ riander may have cardiovas‐ cular benefits, such as regu‐ lating blood pressure and heart rhythm, possibly due to its high antioxidant con‐ tent. There is still a lot of re‐ search to be done on this, however.

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Coriander has some surprising health benefits.

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Natural anxiety remedies IT happens to all of us at some point, but whether you have a full‐blown anxiety disorder or are just freaking out, you may not want to try medica‐ tion ‐ at least not yet.

There are lots of safe, drug‐free remedies for anxiety, from mind‐ body techniques to supplements to calming teas. Some start working right away, while others may help lessen anxiety over time, here’s a short list.

• Chamomile If you’re having a moment of the jitters, a hot mug of chamomile tea might help calm you down. Some compounds in chamomile (Matricaria recutita) bind to the same brain re‐ ceptors as drugs like Valium.

Chamomile also comes in supple‐ ments and is great for helping you get to the land of nod.

• Valerian Some herbal supplements reduce anxiety without making you sleepy, while others are sedatives. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is squarely in the second category. It is a sleep aid for insomnia and comes in capsules.

It contains sedative compounds and the German government has ap‐ proved it as a treatment for sleep

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Sometimes we don’t know what is making us anxious, but it’s important to know how to alleviate the feeling.

problems.

• Eat something, quick When you get an anxiety attack, it may mean your blood sugar is drop‐ ping. Have a quick sustaining snack, like a handful of walnuts or a piece of dark chocolate, along with a glass of water or a nice cup of hot tea.

• Give yourself credit Stop catastrophising and give your‐ self credit for acknowledging that you are feeling anxious ‐ this is the first step and means that you can ad‐ dress the issue. Positive self‐talk, cognitive reframing, or the use of mindfulness or relaxation strategies all help anxiety.

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Organic cosmetics MANY make‐up and cos‐ metic products continue to be tested on animals be‐ cause they contain sub‐ stances and chemicals that may not be safe for our skin.

Even if the specific batch of a product that you use hasn’t been tested on animals, due to laws in China which makes animal testing mandatory for imported products, chances are the brand itself still en‐ dorses animal testing. Often these products also contain animal products, like bee’s wax in lipsticks.

Buying cruelty‐free, vegan make‐up doesn’t mean sacri‐ ficing quality or safety! Here are some organic, cruelty‐ free make‐up and skincare brands that are sure to leave your face glowing and your morals intact!

• Madara With a focus on shopping and sunning responsibly, Madara offer a wide range of organic skin care that will protect you and the planet.

Try their antioxidant sun‐

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CRUELTY FREE: Skincare brands that you can enjoy .

screen for a youthful glow, or Hylauronic Anti‐pollution CC cream for light, natural feel‐ ing coverage.

• Antipodes This New Zealand brand uses plants in their organic skin care products, boasting that their lipsticks are ‘so healthy you could almost eat them!’ Why not try their av‐ ocado pear nourishing night cream, or their kowhai flow‐

er hand cream?

• Urban Decay This is a great make‐up brand for those who want the best of both worlds, whether a natural make‐up look, or glamorous smoky eyes, it’s all cruelty free and 100 per cent vegan. Their all‐ nighter setting spray and eyeshadow primer potion will keep your make‐up fixed all night long.

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United Postal Group THE United Postal Group (UPG) offer world‐ wide shipping at a much lower cost com‐ pared to established mail order companies.

Based in Torrevieja and being only the sec‐ ond post office in the area, partner and shop owner Joachim Myhr has been doing busi‐ ness in the area for years and built up a great reputation. Due to the many expats in Torre‐ vieja and the surrounding areas, UPG gives more access to much‐needed postal and shipping services at a considerably lower cost than bigger companies.

Open Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 5pm, the staff at UPG, located in the Centro Comercial Filton at Avenida Asuncion 5‐7 in Torrevieja will be happy to assist you in En‐ glish, Spanish or Swedish. You can also find out more information on their website (of‐ fered in English, German and Spanish) or by calling them on +34 688 793 648.

With UPG, customers can send parcels weighing up to 31kg to anywhere in the world as well as the option of UPG Direct ser‐ vice ‐ where customers can get their post sent to the shop. Customers can also rent

UNITED POSTAL GROUP: Connecting you through mail.

mailboxes in the shop and store their parcels for a longer period of time, for example, if they are going on holiday for a while or visit‐ ing family back home.

The competent staff at UPG also prepare all the necessary documents required for cus‐ toms for sending to non‐EU countries, always in consultation with the customer. Since Brexit, they have seen how complex the pro‐ cess has become and are always happy to help!

In addition to accepting letters, parcels and registered mail, UPG also offer scanning and printing services, computer workstations with internet access as well as packaging and cushioning materials for dispatch ‐ making it your one‐stop‐shop for all of your postal needs.

Boasting over 30 years working for the MD Publishing Service GMBG, a leading magazine mail‐order company used by publishers all over the world, UPG has extensive and unri‐

valled experience of the post and parcel in‐ dustry. The result is a unique comparison portal that offers companies, logistics providers and private customers the most favourable prices in each case ‐ rounded off by a service that leaves nothing to be desired.

UPG always has special offers for cus‐ tomers with a higher volume of shipments and, when it comes to questions or queries about offers and prices, the staff will be hap‐ py to advise.

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Golden Visa is not technically the Golden Visa in Spain CONSULAR MATTERS WITH the increase in house prices in the UK in 2022 and Brexit, more and more people are turning to the Gold‐ en Visa in Spain.

Put very simply if you buy a proper‐ ty or properties for over €500,000 you and your family get the right to live and work in Spain. Of course, after making an application to the Spanish government and said application be‐ ing accepted.

However, the golden visa is actually called the investment visa and there are other ways for you and your fami‐ ly to get the right to live and work in Spain without buying a property in Spain.

You can also buy Spanish govern‐ ment debt, for €2,000,000; you can in‐

vest €1,000,000 in shares in Spanish companies or deposit €1,000,000 into a Spanish bank account.

We are lawyers and of course, we would strongly advise that you take qualified, regulated, and insured fi‐ nancial advice before you make an in‐ vestment.

As an alternative, there is also the non‐lucrative visa sometimes just known as the NLV where you have to have in the region of €27,000, but you can’t work in Spain even remotely for a company outside of Spain.

We’ve written about the digital no‐ mad visa, but there is no date for it to be implemented at the time of writ‐ ing.

For more from our columnists please scan this QR Code

Danish Consul and Senior Lawyer at Just Law Solicitors since 1992. www.justlawsolicitors.com - contact@justlawsolicitors.com Malaga – Fuengirola – Marbella

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LIFESTYLE

The perfect garden party SUMMER’S hot days and mild nights are upon us, and transforming your gar‐ den into the perfect place to have dinner or cocktails in the open air is a great way to enjoy them!

1. Decorate the en‐ trance Receive your dinner guests with a cocktail when they arrive. It is also a nice idea to prepare a place for them to leave their personal things so that their hands are free for a mojito or two and they feel right at home in your outdoor oasis.

2. Organise places with shade If the event is during the day, offer your guests the opportunity to seek some respite out of the sun’s harsh rays if they need to at any point.

Placing an awning or a gazebo in your garden will also provide shade and can add to the aesthetics if

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OPEN AIR: We have put together some tips on creating a great garden party!

covered in pretty flowers or decorations.

3. Signpost and deco‐ rate the pool If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, you can decorate it in line with the theme of your party to add to the atmosphere.

This creates a nice, re‐ freshing place around which your guests can re‐ lax with drinks and conver‐ sation or even take a light dip if the situation calls for it!

4. Don’t forget the mu‐ sic

If the party is taking place during the day, it’s best to have a playlist for the daytime and another for the evening. In either case, a portable speaker is a great option.

5. Photos, photos and more photos Polaroids are always a nice idea. You could leave a few around so that guests can use them as much as they want to and you’re left with a bunch of photos of people enjoying your event of the sum‐ mer!

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IT’S UTTER RUBBISH WHAT utter rubbish this loopy Lee talks when he says a Labour government would create chaos. Could the chaos that has been created by the Tory party get any worse?

According to Lee the chaos in the UK is all down to the Labour Party despite not being in power for 14 years. The most lying and corrupt PM in history presides over a party up to its eyeballs in sleaze and corruption. Added to this the Met Police now are currently under investigation, why?

What sort of collusion have they had with Johnson for none of these underhand deals being investigated even going back to when he was mayor of London? The conser‐ vatives have been kicked out of Spain, Portugal and Ger‐ many, and they look like get‐ ting kicked out of France.

In reply to Jess T, why would you want Lee to take over from Johnson when Lee thinks he is the bees knees along with his other hero Trump.

Ramon Osborne Los Alcázares.

Overcharged I AM digusted at the way I have been treated by Voda‐ fone, as a client for many years in April I was charged more than double, on my bill.

I had to change my tarifa because they said, my old one has finished, so I did, only to find on my next bill they over double charged me. I have been trying to reclaim without any luck, just excuses. I advise anyone thinking of using Vodafone forget it.

PS I do not wish my name published.

Not their fault

SHUTTERSTOCK

Boris Johnson.

from a visiting couple com‐ plaining about the 180 days per year they can stay in Spain.

Will someone please write an article explaining clearly this rule is not made by Spain but is

a Schengen rule, they could not stay for more than 90 days out of 180 in France, Italy, Ger‐ many, Belgium or ANY Euro‐ pean country.

I would refer anyone want‐ ing more info on the matter to check out Brexpats in Spain In‐ ternational on Facebook.

So please don’t blame Spain. If you want to get the rule changed, apply to the rel‐ evant dept. in Brussels. They run the show and make the rules.

Best regards, Lynn Hopkins.

OUR VIEW OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS THE whole world is resonating to the call to phase out diesel and petrol vehicles and replace with electric, even though no-one seems to have worked out how all of those Madrileños who have second homes in Marbella will be able to make the journey on one charge!

There are all kinds of support available both financially and with the installation of public charging stations in order to try to persuade everyone to go electric despite the fact that batteries will start to lose power slowly and last little more than 10 years with replacement costs anything up to €20,000 depending on the vehicle.

Here in Spain (and possibly other countries) there is a huge use of petrol driven leaf blowers, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and the like which not only use the ‘demon’ fuel but are incredibly noisy and put out fumes.

One may argue that one gardener can’t be that bad for the environment, but if you take into account the number of machines being used on a daily basis and the disturbance to a peaceful environment, then surely they could all be replaced by electric powered versions.

Admittedly the electric leaf blowers aren’t as powerful as the petrol driven ones, but a lot of the time the use of a leaf blower is completely pointless as it randomly moves leaves around, but also disturbs a lot of dirt and dust.

In the UK, pressure group Challenge 2025 is urging the government to stop the sale of outdoor power tools that cause harm to the environment, suggesting that some tools cause more damage than cars.

Now is the time for Spain to use some of its EU Recovery money to do the same.

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What a fool I’m becoming MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION

Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM definitely getting old. I’m beginning to do things that I used to forgive other people for doing because they were old, like tutting a lot, trying to remember why I’m in the bedroom and it’s not bedtime and I can’t remember what it was I wanted in there. Instantly forgetting people’s names and then calling them the wrong name forever.

The one thing I don’t forget is stories of my life and sometimes something happens that triggers another one. I’ll tell you the one that happened today after I finish telling you about what a fool I’m becoming.

I decided to go to Plaza Mayor shopping centre near Malaga Airport. I was having a very unsuccessful trip so I decided to go home. On my way out I took a wrong exit and ended up at the wrong end of the car park. No problem I decided to just walk down to the other end. I forgot to say that I was pushing my wheelchair. I then realised that I wasn’t

even in the public car park - I was in the staff private car park at the back of the shopping centre, but I didn’t worry too much because I knew where the other car park was. All of a sudden a motorbike pulled up and a uniformed security man stopped me and asked me if I knew this was a private car park and why was I was pushing an empty wheelchair?

He had been told over his walkie talkie that there was a very suspicious person scurrying through the private car park, I explained my situation by showing him my card that I carry explaining my disability and off I went again imagining the conversation in their office going like, there’s a guy in the car park who has nicked some poor disabled person’s wheelchair, go sort it out!.

Oh I forgot to tell you the other story.

I’ll do it next time.

I very rarely do this, but we have found a fabulous little restaurant on the Paseo Maritimo in Los Boliches called The Hole in The Wall. The food is great and very inexpensive. Their tapas are only €2 and the two owners are lovely too.

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

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ment was not clear to me, but he introduced himself as Ha‐ gan Garland‐Janes. Once he started to talk about ‘raybots’ and ‘gaying’ home he tended to alienate his audience. For entirely different reasons,

ages tty Im - Ge Cap ball Base

NOT so long ago I went back to a bar where I had had a drink earlier that morning and asked the waiter if he had found a donkey. He looked puzzled, so I explained that I thought I had left my donkey there earlier. “Tu burro?” Of course, I had not left my don‐ key (burro) there, but my cap (gorra). And it’s not the first time I have failed to commu‐ nicate accurately.

I have only once ever wished somebody a Happy Bottomhole (ano) rather than a Happy New Year (año). And I was not commenting on his sexual preferences. I also re‐ call the stupefaction on the face of a supermarket assis‐ tant when I asked where the firemen were. I didn’t need firemen (bomberos); I actually needed some lightbulbs (bombillas).

Now for some lateral think‐ ing. Which is the odd one

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out? Apples, apricots, ham‐ burgers, oranges and pears.

Answer below.

Doctor Hogan Garland‐ Jones was quite an educated man, but was unable to pro‐ nounce his own name.

Whether this was due to a speech defect or an attempt to make some kind of state‐

Colin Powell pronounces his first name incorrectly and ev‐ eryone follows his lead.

In our own language, we can distinguish between very similar phrases through the senses rather than having to

learn them or having them ex‐ plained to us. In English there are subtle nuances that we observe as we listen and speak. Both at school and at home I was discouraged from saying “have you got?” (when meaning “do you have?”) and “do you want?” (instead of “would you like?”). I suspect the latter was more about so‐ cial graces than accuracy of meaning.

For somebody not born En‐ glish‐speaking, some of these subtleties are likely to be a step too far. But, does it matter, so long as they are fluent in the lan‐ guage ‐ bilingual but not in‐ terlingual?

Indeed, many expressions and phrases are misused by all but the most pedantic En‐ glish people. As an example, ‘according to’ is frequently used instead of ‘in accordance with’.

There are some common English words that have no opposite. These include bash‐ ful, deceitful, disappointed, disgusting, ruthless, unruly and untoward. Conversely, shameful and shameless con‐ vey a similar negative mean‐ ing. ‘Dislocate’ has a quite dif‐ ferent meaning from ‘locate’.

When a colleague offered to pay for a meal we had to‐ gether, I intended to say: “I wasn’t expecting you to pay; that’s very generous of you.”

Instead, it came out as: “That’s unexpectedly gener‐ ous of you.” No offence in‐ tended.

Finally, ‘apricots’ does not contain both a and e.

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GO LOCAL

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

Local businesses make our villages, towns and cities

what they are. They add unique character. They are convenient. And they offer excellent produce from known suppliers. The joy of shopping locally means that independent businesses can support the local communi‐ ty. You may find something a euro or two cheaper on‐ line but have you consid‐ ered where your money is actually going?

By shopping locally you’re putting food on a local fami‐ ly’s table and there is noth‐

ing better than giving back to the communities that have given us so much. Local stores sup‐ port chari‐ ties and they spon‐ BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, sor local independent businesses can help support sports the local community. teams. In many cas‐ es, they are much more your support. Spending your than just a business, they’re money locally will make a a legacy. They may have real difference to the local supported generations of economy. Local businesses the same family. Likewise, recirculate a greater share brand new local stores and of every euro they receive at bars may help the genera‐ local level. They create local‐ tions of the future fulfil their ly owned supply chains and dreams and ambitions. they invest in their employ‐ Remember, your local ees. store is going up against multinationals and chains.

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Laura Kemp M A R B E L L A is known for its exciting nightlife ‐ but did you know it also has a great camp‐ site with multiple facil‐ ities located close to the beach and the city?

Camping and Bungalows La Buganvilla Just a 15‐ minute walk from the beach and a 15‐ minute drive to M a r b e l l a , Camping and Bungalows La Camping and Bungalows La Buganvilla also Buganvilla. has a range of great facilities includ‐ playground ‐ making it ing a bar and restau‐ the perfect campsite rant, a cosy library, in‐ f o r g r o u p s a n d f a m i ‐ ternet access, a lies. fireplace for chilly Water games, a chil‐ n i g h t s , p o o l s , a s u n ‐ drens’ club and enter‐ bathing terrace and a tainment run day and

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Camping Campsite in Marbella, Malaga with kids This camping site is full of great facilities and is perfectly located close to the beach and Marbella.

night in high season to keep the children busy, and you’ll probably want to potter back to‐ wards the bar area in between to try the lo‐ cal dishes up for grabs at Buganvilla’s restau‐ rant.

Here, you can pitch a tent and they also have pitches for touring car‐ avans, motorhomes and campervans.

CAMPING with children can be fun, but it can also be stressful! From living in a small space, keeping your eye on them and making sure they are entertained to packing, weath‐ er issues and a break in routine. So, stick to these do’s and don’ts for camping with young children!

• Don’t rough it Car camping and vans are the best way to go, offering more comfort. If you’re going to use a tent, go to a campsite with parking and good amenities like bathrooms and kitchens.

• Plan ahead Campsites can fill up quickly, so it’s best to book in advance to avoid disappointment!

• Have a test run Why not try sleeping in your back garden first? If you don’t have one, try a friend or family member’s house. Take notes of the things you’ll need on a full blown trip.

• Don’t overpack It’s really easy to think ‘I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it’, particularly with young children! However, it’s much better to rewear clothes and pack lighter.

• Do pack for all weather Saying this, it’s best to pack for all weather, it can get chilly at night even on hot summer

Make camping with children more fun and less stress!

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days! Pack really lightweight waterproof jack‐ ets that can fold up small, an extra layer for the evenings and socks are always a good idea.

• Set up when it’s still light It’s best to unpack and set up while it’s still light. That way, you can get the children in‐ volved in the chores and tasks like gathering kindling and setting up the sleeping bags.

• Don’t be too ambitious If you are arriving at the end of the day, plan a really simple meal or something you can cook on a portable gas stove. Soups, noo‐ dles, pasta and rice dishes are great!

• Stick to your usual routine as much as possible Follow the same bedtime rituals and nap schedule to ensure a good (okay, a decent) night’s sleep.

• Don’t unpack electrical devices Stash your smartphones in the car for emergencies, dig out your camera and make memories ‐ tell the children to leave their iPads at home!

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How alike our pets are we? Dental hygiene IT’S happened to more than one of us, that a friend has told us that we seem like our dog. Often we can ob‐ serve similarities between pets and their owners, in their expressions and their behaviour.

Various experiments car‐ ried out by psychologist Sadahiko Nakajima at the University of Kwansei Gakuin in Japan suggest that these observations may have more voracity than we first realised.

In one study, Nakajima had a group of people pair images of dogs with their owners. The only clue that they had were the physical facial features of the pets and the people in the pho‐ tos. Subjects were present‐ ed with 20 pairs of black and white, same size images of a human and a dog. Sur‐ prisingly, many of the sub‐

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LOOK-ALIKES: Are you similar to your pet? jects correctly paired the images.

But, why should there be similarities between pets and owners?

Some investigations sug‐ gest that humans subcon‐ sciously choose a pet with the same psychological traits and similar habits as

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Lymphoma can respond wonderfully to treatment, but for veterinary patients, it is not curable. In most cases, chemotherapy is the recommended treatment. Dogs tol‐ erate chemotherapy much better than people do. With‐ out treatment, the average lifespan of a dog with lym‐ phoma is very short, usually one to two months.

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them. Psychologist Carmen Castro explains that if we are a calm person, we are more likely to choose a calm, non‐aggressive breed of dog.

Other studies have relat‐ ed human beings to the type of animal they choose as a pet. Accordingly, dog owners tend to be more open, caring and sponta‐ neous, whereas cat owners are usually more percep‐ tive, emotional and inde‐ pendent.

Other investigations sug‐ gest that pets end up ac‐ quiring a similar personality to their owners through imi‐ tation.

Juan Moreno, an investi‐ gator at the museum of nat‐

ural sciences in Madrid says that animals like dogs at‐ tach themselves to whoever raises them and tend to imi‐ tate their leaders.

Perhaps then it is not so strange that animals adopt the behaviour and expres‐ sions of their owners in this way.

DENTAL hygiene is as es‐ sential for animals as it is for us. There are many cats, and dogs especially, who suffer from poor dental hy‐ giene which leads to further complications down the line. Dental problems are one of the most veterinary diagnosed issues pets suffer from.

Our pets’ health requires our time, not only in choos‐ ing the best food to give them and best veterinary surgery to take them to for their necessary vaccines, but also our money in the amount we spend on vets’ appointments, cleaning products, and the best care for our beloved animals.

If left unattended, occa‐ sionally your pets’ mouth hygiene can lead to graver complications and more complex (and expensive) treatment.

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You can make sure your pet has good nutrition by providing them with healthy food for good nutrition. Like humans, daily brushing and regular checks can also rule out concerns related to long‐term oral problems.

There is a whole market of specialised products for the daily care of our pets’ dental hygiene. One can find toys and mouth clean‐ ers that as well as entertain‐ ing your pet, also work to prevent bits of food accu‐ mulating in their mouths.

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ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack IF you’re a petrolhead, or possibly now an EV fanatic, then you want your car to be interest‐ ing, stylish and drive with a fun element that you, as a driver, can en‐ joy. Cover your ears but there are people who view cars as mere trans‐ port. They are there to perform a function, be practical and move their owner and family from home to office via school or other activi‐ ties.

SEAT’s Ibiza looks like a car that would fall into this category, but be‐ neath the sharp styling is a car that provides some welcome surpris‐ es. Despite being a smaller car, it does well for interior space and for a younger family cer‐ tainly wouldn’t cause too much compromise.

As with all VAG prod‐

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SEAT Ibiza FR - discreet styling, fun to drive ucts there’s a feeling of quality and solidity and while the interior doesn’t do much to in‐ flame your stylistic sens‐ es it’s practical and easy to live with on a daily basis.

In FR trim, the sporty version, there’s stiffer suspension that pays d i v i d e n d s o n t h e h a n‐ dling front and it’s allied to a super 95 PS three‐ cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The han‐ dling is precise and pre‐ dictable with the 1.0‐ litre engine’s three cylinders producing a nicely sporting note un‐ der acceleration. Allied to a slick five5‐speed manual gearbox it makes for an unexpect‐ edly entertaining drive given its rather discreet looks.

Prices start from a very reasonable

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€20,599/£17,755 with a single engine choice but in differing power out‐ puts, three transmission options and six trim lev‐

dimming rear view mir‐ ror, auto lights and wipers, cruise control, navigation with Apple Car Play and Android

A surprisingly fun drive for such a mainstream car.

els, plus a good level of equipment it makes a sensible buy for both practical and enthusias‐ tic drivers. In FR trim you get LED lights, pow‐ ered heated, folding and adjustable door mirrors, dual zone climate, auto

Auto.

Although the perfor‐ mance figures from the 95 PS engine are not earth shattering this be‐ lies the fun that can be had from the Ibiza.

Reaching the bench‐ mark 100kph/62 mph in a whisker under 11 sec‐

Facts at a Glance Model: SEAT Ibiza FR Prices: €23,885/£20,585 Engine: 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol developing 95PS Gears: 5-speed manual Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 10.9 secs Maximum Speed Petrol 186 kph (116 mph) Economy: Petrol 4.5 l/100km (51.4 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 124 g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

onds the FR is more than capable of keeping up with modern traffic and nipping past slower moving vehicles.

However, it’s on the handling front where the FR really shines.

On rougher roads the sports suspension proves more than capa‐ ble of soaking up the

bumps and the combi‐ nation of the sports sus‐ pension and peppy en‐ gine mean it really is a delight and great fun on cross‐country roads.

While the Ibiza may be somewhat discreet on the styling front it hides a surprisingly fun drive for such a main‐ stream car.

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with around a third of the cars on its roads being over 20 years old.

Right behind Poland with 1.66 cars per household is Luxembourg, which was also the country with the highest rate of car ownership per person. Again, this is largely

due to Luxembourg being such a wealthy nation with a small population.

Further study insights: • The country with the most cars per person is Lux‐ embourg with 681 cars per 1,000 people.

• Hungary has the cheap‐

Credit: confused.com

A RECENT study carried out by the reputed price compar‐ ison website confused. com analysed 29 European coun‐ tries on the number of regis‐ tered passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants compared to the total number of pri‐ vate households.

The objective was to re‐ veal the countries with the highest number of cars per household.

While even having one car to share between a house‐ hold is a big deal for many families, for others, having two cars parked on the drive‐ way is just the norm. That’s seemingly the case in Cyprus, which has an average of 1.72 cars per household, as well as the third‐highest number of cars per person.

Second place goes to Poland, with 1.67 cars per household in the Central Eu‐ ropean country. Poland has also been found to be one of the European countries with the oldest fleets of vehicles,

STUDY: To find out the number of cars per household.

est fuel price in Europe at €1.25 per litre.

• The European country with the cheapest price for a Toyota Corolla is Greece, with the car costing €17,650.

Credit: Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Cars per household PASSENGER CARS: Cyprus has 1.72 per household.

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SPORT

CRedit: WALKING FOOTBALL

WALKING FOOTBALL. PORTOBELLO ARE CHAMPIONS

WITH a resounding and convincing 5‐0 win over Moraira WFC, Portobello clinched the inaugural Costa Blanca Walking Football League.

Well deserved with a tremendous record of win‐ ning all six games while scoring 26 goals for the loss of one, and that a penalty conceded against For‐ mentera in their first game!!!

So it’s congratulations to the ‘Yellows’" who have set the pace and will start as favourites to defend the ti‐ tle next season and will be the team to beat.

The club thank everyone

SEASON FINISHED: The final CBWFL table.

CONGRATULATIONS: The League Champions Portobello.

in making the season a suc‐ cess, despite some difficul‐ ties caused by Covid, with a special thanks to their spon‐ sors, Pinar Properties.

Preparations are already underway for next season which will begin in Septem‐ ber with a League Cup Tour‐ nament with a sponsor se‐ cured in principle.

The CBWFL is in discus‐ sions with another potential

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sponsor for season 2022/23 which will commence after the League Cup. Clubs are invited to par‐ ticipate in what promises to be an exciting season in what should be the most competitive and exciting Walking Football League in Spain.

Contact the League on their Facebook page if you would like to enter your

team for these events.

The CBWFL management wish to thank everyone in‐ volved in setting up the league and seeing it through to its conclusion despite some of the difficul‐ ties which they had to navi‐ gate . With the continued help and support of all in‐ volved they are confident the league will continue to grow and develop.

Some clubs will now take a break with the hot weath‐ er months upon us, al‐ though their are diehards who will play throughout the year.

Maybe you are a holiday‐ maker here on the Costa Blanca reading this in the Euro Weekly News and fan‐ cy a game of walking foot‐ ball? Check out the Face‐ book pages of the clubs for

details of where and when they play and they will give you a warm welcome.

Next week the clubs still continuing sessions throughout the summer months will be listed here with details of venue and sessions.

So make sure you get your copy of the Euro Weekly News who support walking football.

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