Costa del Sol 20 – 26 April 2023 Issue 1972

Issue No. 1972 20 - 26 April 2023

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IN a historic decision, repre‐ sentatives from all political parties in Benalmadena unani‐ mously approved a permanent protection order for the land at the Tivoli World theme park.

The decision announced on Thursday, April 13 means that the space will be reserved for leisure and entertainment pur‐ poses, guaranteeing it as a leisure space for locals and vis‐ itors for generations to come.

The momentous announce‐ ment was met with cheers and applause from the Tivoli World staff who attended the vote at Benalmadena Town Hall.

Beli Nieto, one of the work‐

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena

TIVOLI PROTECTED Councillors voted unanimously in favour.

ers, expressed her gratitude to the council for their unwaver‐ ing support, stating that “the approval of this protection is a significant milestone for Benal‐ madena.”

Tivoli World has been a pop‐ ular attraction in the town for many years, providing count‐ less jobs and contributing to the local economy. With this new protection order in place, the park’s future is guaran‐ teed.

Despite this, the park cur‐ rently remains closed and workers are calling on their bosses and the council to re‐ open it.

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SOROPTIMIST International Costa del Sol’s popular gar‐ dening classes are set to re‐ turn on Saturday, May 13.

The series of five gardening workshops aims at teaching guests more about tradition‐ al vegetable gardening in Mi‐ jas and run until June.

The workshops take place in the stunning Asociación Alegria de la Huerta Andaluza Valtocado‐Mijas garden and are designed to teach atten‐ dees about the best plants to grow naturally in the local cli‐ mate and how to properly care for them.

They are a fantastic oppor‐ tunity to learn about garden‐ ing techniques that have been passed down through generations and connect with fellow gardening enthu‐ siasts.

The course costs €50 and each session costs €5 which covers material and teaching costs. For more information about the programme, costs, and dates, email: soropti mist.fsd@gmail.com.

Photo credit: Soroptimist International Costa del Sol (via Facebook)

Get digging in

Sandie Ann performed for Soroptimist International’s charity campaign.

The group also held a fan‐ tastic charity concert in Mijas with the Danish artist Sandie Ann on Sunday, April 16. The event raised funds for the earthquake recovery fund in Turkey and Syria.

Soroptimist International is a global organisation provid‐ ing ‘a voice for women’, ad‐ vocating for their rights and the elimination of violence against them through various initiatives and activities.

PET lovers prepare! Fuen‐ girola’s beloved ‘Dog Day’ is returning for its 12th edition on Sunday, April 23. This year, the council have an‐ nounced a fun‐filled pro‐ gramme for all residents and their four‐legged friends to get involved with.

The day will kick off with the traditional community dog walk at 10am from the Plaza de España taking walk‐ ers and their pets on an ad‐ venture along the Paseo Marítimo all the way to the Castillo de Sohail.

This year’s edition will also feature an amazing sports circuit where walkers and their furry friends can exer‐ cise together. The pro‐ gramme features ‘canicross’ races for both adults and children, followed by an epic workout with renowned lo‐ cal trainer, José Luque López.

After a morning of exer‐ cise, guests can enjoy re‐ freshments from AFA Fuen‐ girola‐Mijas who will offer a range of delicious foods and drinks. Guests can also browse stalls from local businesses.

The fun doesn’t end after

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Paws for fun the walk! The National Po‐ lice from Malaga will be showcasing their top work‐ ing dogs, and Animal Domus

will have a booth with dogs up for adoption alongside other local animal and dog rescue organisations.

Power of cinema THE Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) launched their latest campaign, ‘8 Historias de Cine Con‐ tra el Cáncer’ (8 Cinematic Stories Against Cancer), at their headquarters in Benalmadena on Wednesday, April 19.

The campaign showcases the real‐life stories of volun‐ teers, patients, and workers at the AECC, who have bat‐ tled cancer with resilience and strength. It aims to pro‐ vide hope and inspiration to those who are currently fighting the disease, and also to their loved ones who support them through it all.

The mayor of Benalmadena, Victor Navas, expressed his admiration for the association and its members, who tirelessly provide care and support to cancer patients and their families.

Attendees described the campaign launch as a glam‐ orous and emotional event, with plenty of heartwarm‐ ing stories. The event was also a reminder of the power of compassion, and of the importance of providing care and support to those in need.

The AECC hopes that this campaign will raise aware‐ ness of the importance of support for those affected by cancer and inspire more volunteers and members to help them maintain and expand their services.

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NIBS EXTRA Diversity delight OVER the weekend, Es‐ tepona came alive with its vi‐ brant El Día del Residente Ex‐ tranjero. This fantastic event celebrates the cultural and culinary diversity that thrives in Estepona, highlighting the amazing contributions made by people from all over the world.

Carers’ respite LA CALA LIONS are offering free four‐hour respite ses‐ sions for carers at the Alzheimer’s‐Dementia Sup‐ port Group in Mijas. The group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am‐1.30pm at the Casa de Cultura with stimulating workshops for sufferers.

Contact: 663 529 280.

Free concert THE U3A Costa del Sol is of‐ fering a fabulous, free ukulele concert on Friday, April 28 at St Andrew’s Church in Los Boliches.

Members and non‐mem‐ bers are invited to join from 11am and let the rhythm sweep them away!

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Tuneful tunas A TRADITIONAL student music group made up of vet‐ eran musicians filled Marbel‐ la’s streets with classical mu‐ sic on Saturday, April 15.

Twenty‐one groups of ‘tuna’ veteran student musicians dressed in their traditional tunics to entertain.

Criminal caught POLICE in Estepona captured one of the country’s most wanted drug traffickers, Anselmo Sevillano Amaya, after a car chase from Mar‐ bella. Police apprehended the drug lord, who had been on the run since March.

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Happy Earth Day 122

AS we celebrate Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, April 22, we are reminded of the impor‐ tance of our collective respon‐ sibility in safeguarding our planet.

Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually by more than one billion people to raise awareness about environmen‐ tal issues and encourage action to protect the planet. The pur‐ pose of Earth Day is simple: to promote a greener, more sus‐ tainable future for the planet we call home.

This year, we rally behind the theme of ‘Invest in Our Planet’, which reminds us of the impor‐

Millions of people take environmental action on Earth Day.

IN a groundbreaking move to cut food waste and improve conservation, El Corte Inglés, one of the largest retail chains in Spain, announced an update on their part‐ nership with Bioparc Fuengirola, a wildlife conservation centre on Thursday, April 13.

Together, they are working to create a ze‐ ro‐waste management programme.

El Corte Inglés has been donating part of its daily surplus of fruits and vegetables to

From shelves to shelters Bioparc Fuengirola for several years. The company has provided more than 16,000 kilograms of food in 2022 alone, which is an integral part of many of the animals’ daily diets.

tance of dedicating our time, re‐ sources, and energy to solving the climate crisis.

The EWN suggest four ways you can make a difference: 1. Plant a tree.

2. Reduce your plastic con‐ sumption. Try the plastic calcu‐ lator at: www.earthday.org 3. Plan your own event.

Organise a community cleanup, march,or workshop using the Earth Day 2023 Action Toolkit and register your event on the official Earth Day Map. 4. Donate. Support envi‐ ronmental campaigns.

Happy Earth Day to all our readers!

The initiative is not only beneficial for the animals but also reduces waste by ex‐ tending the life cycle of food that would otherwise go to landfill.

The culinary team at Bioparc Fuengiro‐ la provides meals to suit more than 150 different diets and prepares more than 100 kilograms of food daily, providing each animal with a nutritious meal for their needs.

Bikes and books

Busy time MARBELLA’S hospitality in‐ dustry is thriving and sur‐ passing pre‐pandemic num‐ bers according to data from Semana Santa which showed an increase of 10 per cent in spending in Mar‐ bella.

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Students were raring to go last year.

Running towards inclusion LOCAL schoolchildren are preparing to celebrate our differ‐ ences at Torremolinos’ ‘CaPAZidad’ race on Friday, April 21.

The eighth edition of the race will take place at Torremolinos sports stadium to mark World Autism Awareness Day. The event is organised each year by the CaPAZ association and aims to raise awareness of special needs and to promote inclusion in classrooms for children with special needs. More than 1,200 children from several schools in the local area are set to line up on the start line in this year’s race.

As well as getting a chance to compete against other local children in the area, participants will also be giving back to the community thanks to an entry fee of €1, which will go to the CaPaz Association, who will also be accepting donations on the day.

Children can choose between two distances in the event, a track race or a 1.5‐kilometre route on the field. The event is set to be a true celebration of inclusion and diversity, with children coming together for an excellent cause.

ESTEPONA held an exciting event that combined fitness and literature on Saturday, April 15! The town’s I Marcha Cicloescolar or School bike ride had the theme, ‘Read and Pedal, It’s Just the Begin‐ ning’.

The event was organised by local school, CEIP Nuestra Señora del Carmen in collabo‐ ration with the council, the Vir‐ gen del Carmen Cycling Union, and the Tres Banderas Parent‐ Teacher Association. The groups came together to cele‐ brate the International Day of the Book as part of Estepona’s ‘Year of the Bicycle’ active pro‐ gramme.

The School Bike Ride aimed to promote physical activity among students, encourage the use of bicycles as a sustain‐ able means of transport, and encourage good road safety habits while also highlighting the importance of reading.

As well as being a fun fitness

initiative, children paid a €3 en‐ try fee which is set to go to‐ wards the school library at the CEIP Nuestra Señora del Car‐ men, offering children a varied reading experience.

The ride was held at the Fe‐ rial and Sports Park, where participants completed three laps of the bike track.

STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION

Age Concern’s commitment

IN issue 1970 of the Euro Weekly News, it was re‐ ported that the Secretary of Age Concern Fuengirola had resigned. For the sake of clarity it should be stressed that this resigna‐ tion does not affect any of the other Age Concern groups located throughout the Costa del Sol. Each of the Age Concern offices operates indepen‐ dently of one another, meaning that Age Concern Marbella and San Pedro as well as Age Concern Es‐ tepona do not have direct involvement with Age Con‐ cern Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena.

Age Concern is a charity organisation that aims to help people make the most out of their later life.

Each of the Age Concern branches based in Costa del Sol also regularly hosts events, further promoting social engagement and community support.

Age Concern is dedicated to improving the lives of older individuals through‐ out the Costa del Sol.

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Shock death

TRAGEDY struck at Elliott Wright’s popular Olivia’s restaurant in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday April 15 when a doorman fell whilst trying to break up a scuffle between two guests.

Fifty‐five‐year‐old Venezuelan born Jose Pisani who had worked at the restaurant for some two years stepped in to try to sep‐ arate the two diners and as he was escorting one of them from the premises it appears that he fell (or was pushed) and hurt his head.

He was rushed to the re‐ gional hospital, and after in‐ vestigations were conducted, a swelling on his brain was found which sadly resulted in his death the following day.

Following his passing, for‐ mer reality TV star and long‐ term restaurateur Elliott Wright, spoke to Euro Week‐ ly News on Monday, April 17, and said, “This weekend we lost a much‐loved member of the team, and our hearts are broken.”

The restaurant was then closed at the beginning of the

week out of respect to the family and as the police in‐ vestigation continued.

If this painful event wasn’t enough, somebody decided to spray insulting words on the outside of the restaurant in Spanish which said ‘Killer Elliot’ and ‘Mafia’.

The Guardia Civil investiga‐ tion moved forward swiftly and on Tuesday April 18, it was announced that officers had arrested a 32‐year‐old man believed to be British in connection with the events of the previous Saturday.

PROVERB OF THE WEEK

“Each peddler praises his own needles.”

This is a medieval Spanish saying and is used ironically when someone boasts about his own qualities.

47% of British holidaymakers use sun cream with a factor higher than 10.

HIS MAJESTY King Felipe VI visited Ronda on Wednesday April 19 to chair a meeting of the Maestranza de Caballeria (Royal Cavalry) in the town which is celebrating its 450th Anniversary.

Prior to attending the meeting, King Felipe stopped to talk to local residents who turned out in force to greet their monarch.

It was his namesake, Felipe II who created the institution in 1573 and the initial idea was that those admitted to membership would learn the skills of horsemanship and use of weapons in order to protect the king.

Since then, the organisa‐ tion has become somewhat less blood thirsty and now ex‐ ists as a brotherhood of like‐ minded members who are involved in the promotion of local culture and heritage.

To celebrate its 450th an‐ niversary, the Real Maes‐ tranza de Caballeria de Ron‐ da has designed an extensive programme of ac‐ tivities, which will highlight its current work, which in‐ cludes conservation, dissem‐ ination and research of its historical and archival her‐ itage and that of cultural promotion and teaching of horse riding, as it has the sec‐ ond oldest school in Europe.

Among the planned activi‐

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ROYAL VISIT: His Majesty spoke with an adoring crowd. ties will be the inauguration of the expanded Bullfighting Museum and its new web‐

site, where it is possible to view the history of the institu‐ tion.

Unleash your support Betty Henderson LA CALA DE MIJAS’ ACE Dog Shelter is thrilled to announce its Spring Open Day on Saturday, April 30.

From 1pm‐4pm, visitors are invited to enjoy guided tours of the shelter and witness the remarkable efforts undertaken by volunteers everyday to rescue and rehome animals.

In addition to the tours, the event will feature a delightful as‐ sortment of stalls featuring unique, handmade goods, as well as refreshments and a tombola, offering some fantastic prizes.

The entrance fee is simply one bag or tin of dog or cat food, which will go towards feeding the hundreds of animals currently being cared for at the shelter.

For further information, guests can visit www.ace‐charity.org, email: info@ace‐charity.org, or call Carolyn on 647 647 671 or Martyn on 711 039 124. The event is taking place at the shelter located on the outskirts of La Cala de Mijas.

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MARBELLA NEWS

Captivating Cordoba trip AGE Concern Marbella and San Pedro’s CAP (Club Chari‐ ty and Pleasure) is taking a trip to the enchanting city of Cordoba on Tuesday, May 9.

This incredible adventure is not to be missed, especial‐ ly for Age Concern members who are eligible for a special discount.Guests will be invit‐ ed to discover the rich histo‐ ry and culture of this ancient Andalucian city on a fun‐ filled coach ride with a lively group of fellow travellers.

The coach costs €37 per person, while the entrance fee to the magnificent Mosque‐Cathedral of Cordo‐ ba is between €10 and €13, depending on whether you are a pensioner.

The coach will depart from Nelly G’s Cafe at 8am sharp, and the journey will take approximately three and a half hours, including a stop. To book, guests can call Steve on 952 813 629

Photo credit: Age Concern Marbella and San Pedro (via Facebook)

AGE CONCERN: The group’s events always draw a crowd.

or 652 066 306.

Age Concern Marbella and San Pedro aims to tackle loneliness among the elderly in the area. The group hosts coffee mornings and lunch‐ es, along with visits to places

of interest in the region, to provide a platform for peo‐ ple to socialise. They also of‐ fer assistance with day‐to‐ day tasks such as grocery shopping and filling out pa‐ perwork.

Spain serves victory THE mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, headed to the Puente Ro‐ mano Tennis Club on Saturday, April 15 to witness a thrilling qualifier elimi‐ nation round match in the Billie Jean Cup. Muñoz, a keen tennis enthusiast, was seen cheering on the Spanish na‐ tional team from the stands and wav‐ ing the Spanish flag with pride, in the clash between Spain and Mexico.

Spain secures a spot in the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in a clear victo‐ ry against Mexico in the Qualifie.

Nuria Párrizas secured the third point for Spain with a win against Marcela Zacarías in a match that lasted one

hour and 33 minutes.

Spain dominated throughout the match and now advances to the finals from Tuesday, November 7 with 12 teams from around the world, includ‐ ing Switzerland, Australia, Germany, Italy, France and Kazakhstan.

The remaining three teams will be decided in the matches between Slo‐ vakia, the United States, and Canada.

Párrizas’ victory ensured Spain’s win and qualification, despite a brief chal‐ lenge from Zacarías in the middle of the game.

Spain’s team coach, Anabel Medina, will lead her team in the fight for the championship title.

Foreign residents meeting LYNDA WOODIN A MEETING for foreign residents living in Marbella was held at The Beach House Elvi‐ ra April 15 with main speaker, city mayor Ángeles Muñoz.

She announced that the council has now developed a dedicated department for for‐ eign residents and investors, advising on public administration issues and giving ad‐ vice on any issues pertaining to municipal procedures.

It is that departments’ wish to make their foreign residents “feel comfortable” and fully integrated into life in the city of Mar‐

bella and the mayor said “We realise that the administrative issues can be difficult to manage, and also there can be language dif‐ ficulties.”The registration campaign offering personalised attention to foreign residents is available to assist in making foreigners feel part of Marbella by organising events such as this for full integration into the com‐ munity, advising on holidays, national days, conferences and cultural activities.

There are approximately 50,000 foreign‐ ers in the Marbella area, representing an important percentage of the city population so, this is a very useful new initiative.

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ESTEPONA was buzzing with excitement as the town played host to the seventh Open de Pesca en Kayak ‐ a fishing tour‐ nament that reeled in more than 80 boats! Anglers from all over Spain and Portugal cast their lines and battled it out in the fishing competition on Sat‐ urday, April 15.

Organised by the sports club ‘Eskape’ and the Real Club MARBELLA is preparing to host a heartwarming charity event on Sunday, April 23.

The ‘Narices Solidarias’ charity walk will raise funds for the Association of Volunteers for Childhood Oncology (AVOI), to support them in their goal of taking 70 children to Eu‐ rodisney this year.

The five‐kilometre walk will get underway at 11am from the Plaza de la Fontanilla in Marbella. There will be a mini race for children beforehand, at 10am.

Local businesses, Club De‐ portivo Veteranos del Cultur‐ al, and Marléne Mourreau are collaborating to make the event a success. The walk will be a fun day out with live mu‐ sic, magic shows, and work‐ shops for families.

At a press conference ahead of the event, Pepe Guerra, the head of Club De‐ portivo Veteranos del Cultur‐ al, spoke about the impor‐ tance of AVOI’s work, helping children undergoing cancer treatment to participate in fun activities.

Participants can register on‐ line at: http://www.dor salchip.es/carrera/2023/4/23

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Reel it in Náutico de Estepona in collab‐ oration with the town council, the event was a hit with local fishing enthusiasts.

The tournament didn’t just hook the audience with its stunning location along the Es‐

tepona coastline from Playa del Ángel to Torre de la Sal. The event also had a strong en‐ vironmental mission, limiting fishing to protect marine life.

Participants were also banned from fishing certain species.

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The event is an excellent opportunity to enjoy some social exercise while making a difference in sick childrens’ lives.

Arch Spring Fest SPRING is here, and ARCH animal rescue is celebrating with a Spring Fest on Saturday, April 29, with activities for all ages to enjoy.

There will be a dog show featuring some unusual and enter‐ taining categories, an artisan market with exclusive products on offer, and plenty of delicious food and drink to refresh guests in the warm spring weather.

The event will also offer the opportunity to meet rescue horses, ponies, and donkeys that have been saved from ne‐ glect and abuse. There will be live music with presenter and DJ Lee Jay spinning the tunes all day.

This year’s dog show will be something special, with a Pa‐ rade of Rescue Dogs where every pup gets the spotlight.

Judges won’t be choosing ‘the best big/little dog’, but instead, each dog’s unique personality and abilities will be showcased in creative categories.

The event will take place at ARCH’s headquarters located at Hacienda Moreno, Vina Borrego, behind Venta Miralmonte on the A404 Alhaurin El Grande/Coin. All the proceeds will go to the charity to help them in their mission of rescuing, rehabil‐ itating, and rehoming neglected and abandoned equines.

The anglers set out on their boats from the Real Club Náu‐ tico de Estepona at the crack of dawn, aiming to net the big one before the competition ended at 1.30pm ahead of a weigh‐in and prize ceremony.

Estepona was thrilled to host such a fantastic event, and the town’s commitment to preserving marine life was a real catch of the day.

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TOURNAMENT: Fishing enthusiasts were first out of the harbour in Estepona.

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ARE you fed up of receiving unwanted spam calls?

To avoid receiving adver‐ tising from entities or com‐ panies in Spain to which you have not given your express consent, you can register on the Robinson list at: https://www.listarobinson. es/ If an entity or business wishes to send you person‐ alised advertising and you have not given your express consent to do so, it is legally obliged to consult the Robin‐ son List and, if you have reg‐ istered, it will not be able to send you the advertising.

Spam in Spain The Robinson List Service allows you, easily and free of charge, to avoid advertis‐ ing from companies to which you have not given your consent to receive ad‐ vertising. It works for tele‐ phone, postal mail, email and SMS/MMS advertising.

Anyone may register for the Robinson List service, voluntarily and free of

charge. In the case of chil‐ dren under 14 years of age, parents or guardians must register on their behalf.

This service is protected by the General Data Protec‐ tion Regulation (RGPD) and allows for quick and free registration with the aim of reducing the reception of commercial communica‐ tions (calls, SMS, post and e‐ mail).

Two months after regis‐ tration, if you continue to re‐ ceive advertising, you can file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

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Rallying up excitement Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola

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Table tennis lovers will descend on Fuengirola next month.

IT’S time to dust off the dancing shoes, for a fabu‐ lous dinner dance event in Gibraltar. The sparkling evening event is set to take place on Saturday, May 30 at the Customs Recreation Club in Gibraltar, and it’s all in aid of Clubhouse, a local mental health charity.

The venue has recently undergone refurbishment and is now under new catering management, of‐ fering exceptional home‐ made traditional food recipes. Guests are invited

Dazzling dinner dance to indulge in a delicious paella and selection of tapas, all while supporting a great cause. The venue is lo‐ cated at 14 Waterport Road and offers a stunning water‐ front terrace.

Once guests have finished their meal, the dancing will begin, with a DJ providing the musical entertainment.

Organisers invite all to come and show their support for local mental health services

and raise funds for this im‐ portant charity.

The event is being held at the end of European Mental Health Awareness Week to recognise the hard work of local mental health services and to provide the charity with a financial boost.

Tickets cost £30 and can be purchased at the Club‐ house charity shop, or by emailing admin@club housegibraltar.com.

FUENGIROLA is set to host an exhilarating national table tennis tournament, with over 500 veteran athletes competing in the annual event. The Spanish Association of Veteran Table Tennis Players chose the town to host the competition, which will take place from Thursday, May 4 until Sun‐ day, May 7 at the Elola sports complex.

The event will welcome players aged be‐ tween 40 and 80 years old, representing every autonomous community in Spain.

The tournament has been in the works for over a year and is eagerly anticipated by both players and fans alike. The tourna‐ ment will feature more than 40 game ta‐

bles and will take place in two separate pavilions.

According to Fuengirola’s councillor for Sports, Maria Hernandez, “Table tennis is a sport with a large following in our city, and we are delighted that the Spanish Associa‐ tion of Veteran Table Tennis Players has chosen us to host this national champi‐ onship.”

The President of the Andalucian Table Tennis Federation, Esteban Rodriguez shared his pride saying, “This tournament is the largest of its kind for veterans in Spain and is only surpassed in size by the National Championship for all categories.”

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Serving up support Betty Henderson IN a move to tackle food poverty among vulnerable people and families, Mar‐ bella City Council an‐ nounced a renewal of its partnership with the char‐ ity, Detente y Ayuda (DYA) on Tuesday, April 18.

DYA’s programme, called Garantía Alimenta‐ ria, provides pre‐paid debit cards loaded with €100 to €150 which ser‐ vice users can use to pur‐ chase select items in su‐ permarkets. The initiative, which began in 2020 in re‐ sponse to the pandemic,

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

FOOD POVERTY: Marbella City Council is fighting hunger.

has helped nearly 400 families in the last year and over 2,500 families since it was created.

The programme has provided over €660,000 in assistance over the past four years, and this year, eligible families can apply for the pre‐paid debit cards up to four times.

The city council has allo‐ cated €180,000 in funding for this year’s pro‐ gramme, which Mayor Ángeles Muñoz said is a

necessary measure to ad‐ dress ongoing needs. “Al‐ though the pandemic is no longer affecting us as much, we understand that this initiative is still necessary, and we have included it in our budget,” she added.

This initiative ensures that vulnerable families have access to healthy food, and helps to pre‐ vent anyone in the com‐ munity from going hun‐ gry.

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Rocking PREPARE to rock, be‐ cause Fuengirola’s Salón Varietés theatre is bring‐ ing an incredible rock concert to town. The ‘Rock of the Ages’ show is set to take place on Sat‐ urday, April 22 at 7.30pm, transporting music fans to the heart of the golden age of rock.

Ollie Hughes and Lucy Pardoe, the creators of Rock of Ages Spain and the dynamic duo behind Rock the Lockdown, have joined forces with Craig and Ruth Elizabeth Norris to bring you a one‐ night‐only four‐piece Rock of the Ages show that the audience won’t forget.

Tickets from: www.sa lonvarietes.com, 952 474 542, or at the box office on Calle Emancipación from 11am‐2.30pm on weekdays or one hour before performances.

This is one night you won’t want to miss.

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14 EWN 20 - 26 April 2023 MARENOSTRUM Fuengirola, the exclusive seafront music venue with stunning views of the Sohail Castle, received nearly 800 candidates for 100 job openings in a hiring cam‐ paign last week! The venue’s offers proved popular, with candidates flocking to apply.

The interviews for wait‐ ers,waitresses, porters, and venue assistants took place during the last working week until Friday, April 14 at the Fuengirola venue. Recruiters at Marenostrum Fuengirola said they have selected the best‐qualified applicants, af‐ ter prioritising professional‐ ism, attitude, and experience in the industry.

The newly hired staff will cover events held at both the Unicaja Banco main stage and the Fundación Unicaja/ Castle Sohail stage through‐ out the summer. The majori‐ ty of the job contracts will last for up to eight months.

During this period, Marenostrum Fuengirola will offer around 40 musical events for all types of audi‐ ences from May to Septem‐ ber 2023.

Globally renowned artists including Robbie Williams,

Hiring spree and Manuel Carrasco will perform in the incredible set‐ ting, which features the Moorish fortress for intimate concerts and a hillside space for larger shows.

Marenostrum Fuengirola opened just a few years ago, but has already proved its credentials as an excellent value for international per‐ formers.

Take the plunge EXCITEMENT is building in Torremolinos for the fifth edition of the Triatlón Playas de Torremolinos triathlon, which is set to take place on Sunday, April 30. More than 200 athletes have already signed up for the event which features a new and im‐ proved cycling course.

The triathlon is classified as a sprint triathlon, with a 750 metre sea swim, a 20.5 kilometre bike ride, and a 5.5 kilome‐ tre run. And, as an added bonus, organisers from Torremoli‐ nos Triathlon Club have designed a new bike route that promises to be more exciting than ever!

“We wanted to give the event a boost by changing the date and designing a more challenging bike course,” said José An‐ tonio Moreno, the club’s Vice President. “We’re confident that this year’s triathlon will be a hit with athletes and specta‐ tors alike,” he added.

Apart from the competition itself, there will also be a triathlon exhibition, musical performers and paella for the runners. “We want to turn this into a true celebration of triathlon and a great day out for everyone,” explained Moreno.

Athletes can sign up online at: https://triatlonandalucia.org/competiciones/iv‐triatlon‐ playas‐de‐torremolinos/

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Taking its toll THERE’S a lot to be said in favour of living on the Costa del Sol with its fine beaches, great en‐ tertainment, good schools and sunny weather.

Not so good for drivers however as many fume that when it’s time for tourists to arrive, the cost of travelling on the AP7 from Malaga to So‐ togrande suddenly shoots up.

To make matters more galling, there are plenty of motorways running through the country where tolls have been scrapped although if the European Union gets its way, that won’t be for much longer in a bid to reduce polluting travel.

There are three stages, on the AP7, Fuengirola to Marbella, Marbella to Estepona and Estepona to Algeciras.

The crafty toll opera‐

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TOLL ROAD: Get ready to pay via the AP7.

tors with the approval of the Spanish government, increase their charges at Easter and then from June to September to take advantage of all of the tourists, especially those from Madrid and Sevilla.

There is a big differ‐ ence for those travelling through the three toll areas as in the low sea‐ son, total cost is €10.60 whilst in the high season it jumps to €17.25 al‐ though if you want to

save cash and you don’t mind queues you can travel the entire route on dual carriageways at no cost.

Top 10 universities in the world include Oxford and Cambridge.

Show-stopping costume sale CALLING all performers, fash‐ ionistas and bargain hunters!

TAPAS, the Andalucia Per‐ forming Arts Society are host‐ ing a unique charity event on Saturday, April 22. The group

are set to hold a costume sale, offering buyers access to their unusual costume collec‐ tion, purchased for their per‐ formances over the years.

From tuxedos to cowgirl

costumes, ringmaster outfits to Harem dancer get‐ups, and everything in between, TAPAS is offering a vast range of unique pieces at the sale.

Proceeds raised will also go to a great cause, TAPAS’ char‐ ity partner, Adiestramiento Canino Coin, supporting dis‐ abled people and older peo‐ ple.

The event will take place at Mike and Trish’s house near Venta Miralmonte. Guests can call 685 386 923 or con‐ tact info.tapassociety@ gmail.com for the exact loca‐ tion. TAPAS members will have access to the sale from 3pm to 6pm, and the public is welcome to join in from 4pm to 6pm. Due to limited parking spaces, car sharing is advised.

Formed in 2004, TAPAS is a vibrant community that brings together people who share a passion for drama, music, and performing arts from around the world.

Concert for a cause Betty Henderson MIJAS is gearing up for a musical extravaganza with a whole host of local performers expected to show up for a noble cause. The charity con‐ cert is being held on Fri‐ day, April 28 at the Teatro de las Lagunas in Mijas, in aid of a local four‐year‐old named Adán, who is fighting against a rare disease called ethylmalonic en‐ cephalopathy (EE).

The concert will fea‐ ture performances from some of the most talent‐ ed artists in the region, including Pablo de Oro, Salma Diaz, Patrizia, Adri‐ an Lima, Clase A Oficial, and Paola Villa. The en‐ tire community, including the Mijas Town Hall, has come together to make this event a reality, and their support has been

Photo credit: Todos con Adán (via Facebook)

Adán is fighting a rare genetic disease.

crucial from day one.

Tickets for the concert went on sale on Monday, April 17 online: https://www.facebook.c om/encefalopatiaetil malonica as well as at se‐ lect locations around Mi‐ jas including the Casa de la Cultura de las Lagunas, the Centro Cultural de la Cala de Mijas and the

Casa Museo de Mijas Pueblo.

Adán’s condition, EE, is a rare and progressive genetic disorder that af‐ fects the brain, nervous system, and other parts of the body. Organisers invite all to come togeth‐ er in support of this brave little boy and his family.

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Puente Romano Beach Resort hosts International Charity Festival A sparkling night of sensational cocktails, cuisine, and music, in aid of ‘Uniting the World’ 8pm, Friday, 21 April 2023 Puente Romano Beach Resort continues its programme of charitable gala events, hosting a solidarity festival, supporting the innovative humanitarian project ‘Uniting the World’ aiming to strengthen ties between Spain, India, and Nepal, as well as helping the work of five worthy charities.

Join us for a spectacular night of music and gastronomy. Guests will savour our creative cocktails, canapés, and light bites, accompanied by world-class entertainment.

Aguja Solidaria is a charity which aims to improve the future and quality of life of people in the local community through training workshops for adults and educational scholarship programmes for children of low-income families.

In addition this wonderful gala event will support our local organisations of CUDECA, the cancer hospice in Benalmadena, and the Rotary Club in San Pedro Alcantara as well as DIKSHA ESPANA and HUGGING NEPAL. This magical night will also include raffles, an auction with exceptional donated gifts, and lots of surprises.

International musician, composer, singer, and much loved artist here in Marbella, Yanela Brooks, will be performing international hits, bring her unique Cuban style to the night. Expect your favourite classical soul, disco, rock, and Latin music. The concert will also feature performances from Julia Shevchnco, West End Singers Lucy Indrisie and Mark Andrew Edmundson, Thomas Bickham, Cello Femme, Orden Definitivo and many more, all hosted by MC Coral Pérez!

‘Uniting the World’ will achieve its aims through a solidarity motorbike trip of Esther and Álvaro, created to connect Spain with India and Nepal by sharing the different cultures of these countries.

This remarkable journey will commence in spring 2024 and last around 50 days, covering more than 12,000kms.

Starting from Cudeca in Benalmadena, the couple will pass through India, before finishing the journey in Nepal.

Date: Friday 21.04.23 Time: 20.00 H Location: Salon Andalucía Donation price: EUR 125 p/p Dress code: Smart casual

Payment details: Beneficiario: Asoc Aguja Solidaria Marbella IBAN: ES81 2100 3889 1402 0016 9414 BIC: CAIXESBBXXX Concepto / concept: Name and surname + number of people Please send us an email with proof of payment to confirm your booking: direccion@agujasolidaria.org Donations accepted. Donation certificates will not be issued

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Fair coming to life Betty Henderson ORGANISERS are putting the final touches on preparations for Fuengirola International Feria which is set to transform the town into a hub of multi‐ cultural activity from Thurs‐ day, April 27.

The International Countries Fair was renamed last year and is expected to be just as popular with an extended space this year.

A total of 32 different coun‐ tries will host a stall at this year’s event. Although Esto‐ nia and Ukraine won’t be join‐ ing the fair this year, Morocco is back and ready to party!

Photo credit: Feria Internacional de los países

The fair celebrates multicultural Fuengirola.

One of the highlights of the fair is the parade, taking place on Saturday, April 29, starting at 10.30am from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Over 1,000 people will get involved, showcasing the ancient tradi‐ tions from their countries.

From noon on Thursday, April 27 until Monday, May 1, the town’s fairground will fea‐

LA CALA LIONS are preparing to throw the ulti‐ mate party and everyone is invited! The group are throwing their Party in the Park all‐day cele‐ bration at Butibamba Park on Sunday, May 7, from 12pm‐8pm.

This year’s event is also a coronation party to celebrate King Charles III’s ascension to the throne in the UK. The Lions are rolling out the red carpet for a fabulous community party and you don’t want to miss it!

The event will be packed with exciting compe‐

ture a whole host of exciting cultural activities. The fair will be open each day from 1pm until 4am, offering plenty of time to experience different cultures, indulge in authentic culinary creations, shop for ar‐ tisan gifts and enjoy interna‐ tional musical entertainment and traditional artistic perfor‐ mances. Entry is free.

Party in the park titions, including ‘The Big La Cala Bake Off’, where you can showcase your baking skills and impress the judges. After judging, guests will re‐ ceive a glass of cava to toast the new king.

There will be a wide variety of entertainment, stalls, and games with a range of excellent prizes.

For more information and to register interest in competitions, guests can contact the Lions by phone: 663 529 280.

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Betty Henderson ANTICIPATION is building as iconic British singer, Robbie Williams, prepares to hit the stage for a one‐night‐only per‐ formance at Fuengirola’s Mare Nostrum Auditorium on Thursday, June 15. This En‐ glish pop rock legend has been making waves in the music industry for over 30 years, and his explosive solo performances have earned him fans across the globe.

MARBELLA is preparing to host the first‐ever Interna‐ tional Charity Festival of the Costa del Sol on Friday, April 21. The dazzling charity event will fundraise for two local residents’ daring adventure from Malaga to Nepal, rais‐ ing much‐needed funds for five incredible charities.

Guests will be treated to a night of fantastic music, tal‐ ented performers, and the chance to win some amazing prizes in the stunning Salón Andalucía at the Puente Ro‐ mano Beach Resort in Mar‐

Photo credit: Robbie Williams (via Facebook)

Let me entertain you

Williams’ impressive career spans three decades.

Williams is a symbol of suc‐ cess, both as a member of the iconic band Take That and as a solo artist with hits like ‘An‐

gels’, ‘Feels’, and ‘Let me en‐ tertain you’. His triumphs and enthusiastic fanbase have made him a legend, and his popularity continues to soar.

Doors open at 7.30pm, and the show starts at 10.30pm.

Tickets start at €89 and can be purchased online: https://marenostrumfuen girola.com/eventos/robbie‐ williams/. Get ready for an unforgettable night with the ‘Rock DJ’ himself!

Uniting the world bella. The cocktail reception will feature delicious tapas and canapés, as well as re‐ freshing drinks. Guests are in‐ vited to wear smart‐casual attire to the event.

The event has been organ‐ ised by Esther Adan as she and Alvaro Quintana embark on a mega motorcycle jour‐ ney across the world to Nepal, donating funds and volunteering for five charities along the way.

The thrill‐seekers will raise funds for Cudeca, Aguja Soli‐ daria, Diksha España, Rotary Club San Pedro Alcántara and Hugging Nepal.

Tickets for the event cost €125 which will go towards the five charities. Bookings can be made by sending de‐ tails to: direccion@agujasoli daria.org. More details are also available by WhatsApp to Esther: 637 541 504 or María José: 647 441 964.

SOCIAL SCENE

Music & art MARBELLA’S first music and arts festival, The BO‐ HO Project, is set to launch on Saturday, April 29, at the picturesque lo‐ cation of Finca la Concep‐ ción, near Marbella’s Golden Mile.

The festival is a unique blend of the two genres and promises to be an exciting event.

With a star‐studded lineup, the festival promises a dynamic ar‐ ray of DJ talent and ex‐ ceptionally talented mu‐ sicians. The festival will also feature a variety of pop‐up stalls offering stylish clothing and ac‐ cessories .

Guests are encour‐ aged to dress in their best BOHO chic, with the festival providing hair and make‐up artists to help them get into the Ibiza‐chic mood.

Tickets can be pur‐ chased from: www.the bohoproject.com. What‐ sApp: 626 303 434.

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eight months’ eviction time. d. Squatters who are ex­ten­

ants: Civil Courts, time of evic­ tion circa six months.

Some regional Prosecutor’s offices have implemented spe­ cial protocols for the scariest type of squatting, ie, the type b) above where you go on a short holiday or business trip and find someone has broken into the house: in these cases, police forces are instructed, and ex­ pected, to go into the property and arrest the squatters.

But worryingly, squatters have ‘professionalised’ and are ahead of the game and often

produce fake rental contracts that unfortunately, cannot be on­the­spot­verified by any po­ lice officer. So, what happens then? The squatters get their way because the matter is re­ ferred to the courts and they consolidate their status.

And what then is the ultimate solution? According to all ex­ perts, installing an alarm system will deter would­be squatters and should they still attempt a break­in, it will give the police the perfect excuse to throw them in jail.

UK’s MOST WANTED THE British embassy in Spain has issued an appeal to search for the most wanted criminals in the UK, who are believed to be liv­ ing in Spain.

The list includes seven criminals, who are believed to be living in different parts of Spain.

This includes Asim Naveed, who has been ac­ cused of supplying “Class A drugs”.

The second fugitive is named Mark Francis Roberts, who has been ac­ cused of “grievous bodily harm”.

The third fugitive is named John James Jones and is wanted for “grievous bodily harm” as well.

Calvin Parris from Cardiff is the fourth fugitive, wanted for “supplying Class A drugs”.

Callum Michael Alan is the fifth fugitive, who is accused of “trafficking in controlled drugs”.

CrimeStoppers stated that he is wanted for “supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply heroin”.

Jack Mayle is the sixth fugitive and is wanted for “supply of MDMA, Methy­ phenidate (a pharmaceutical drug) and diazepam”, as per CrimeStoppers.

Alex Male is the seventh fugitive, who is wanted for “supply of Class A drugs”.

CrimeStoppers states “anyone with information about any of the men is urged to call anonymously on 0800 555 111, while callers in Spain should call the freephone number 900 926 111, which will be an­ swered by CrimeStoppers in the UK.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

IT was some 60 years ago that a young Paul Jones hit the limelight as the singer for the hugely successful Manfred Mann group and he is still singing today.

Things have changed in one particular way for Paul and his wife of 38 years, singer and actress Fiona Hendley‐Jones and the pair, who are now committed Christians are travelling to Denia in Costa Blanca to entertain and share their Chris‐ tian testimony.

Entitled Story and Song ‐ Hear how faith in God has changed our lives they will be appearing at 7pm on Saturday April 29 at the Evangelical Church Bautista de Denia, Calle Erminta de Santa Maria 13, Denia Montgo.

The event will see the couple perform‐ ing a number of songs, some of which are from their album Personal and they will of course speak about how they came to Christianity and how it has guided their way of life.

Paul is not a regular visitor to Spain and was last over when the Manfreds (a band made up of some close friends and former band mates) performed a spectacular con‐ cert at Benidorm Palace last year and he received a handwritten note from Brenda Muckley asking him about his faith.

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Paul and Fiona will visit Denia.

It was after several exchanges that Paul and Fiona agreed to come over and not only entertain but promote their view of Christianity.

Many years ago, the then atheist Paul, who formed the Blues Band (which re‐ leased some 20 albums) and also became an actor, songwriter and BBC DJ ap‐ peared on a TV discussion show with Cliff

Richard who was encouraging people to welcome evangelist Billy Graham to the UK. In his own words Paul explained “Look‐ ing back I was quite unkind to Cliff about his religious beliefs and I wasn’t a fan of his music but he was very generous and never turned his back on me.”

Several years later, Paul received a call

from Cliff asking him and Fiona to attend a presentation at the White City Stadium in London being hosted by Argentine evangelist Luis Palau with the promise of a good meal afterwards if they attended.

Attend they did and during the event “we both shed tears of joy at the positivi‐ ty of the entire evening and it was then that we both gave our lives to Jesus!”

Now 81, Paul who now admits to being a fan of Sir Cliff, doesn’t believe that age should ever be a barrier and said “I in‐ tend to live to at least 120.”

His first musical love, the Blues, attract‐ ed many young musicians in the 60s be‐ cause it came from a poor working class African American centre and many saw the Blues as a major artistic achievement.

Whilst not accepting for a moment that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in order to become a great guitar player, he now recognises that there can be a darker side to some parts of the music which should not be ignored.

Whatever happens, Paul still relishes being a musician and recently played with the Manfreds on a Caribbean Cruise and continues to sing and play his har‐ monica with the band as regularly as pos‐ sible.

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Roaring into action Betty Henderson SPAIN played a pivotal role in pressuring Germany to autho­ rise the delivery of Leopard combat tanks to Ukraine. The revelation was made by the Ukrainian Defence Minister, Oleksii Reznikov during a press conference held in Madrid with his Spanish coun­ terpart, Margarita Robles, on Wednesday, April 12.

Reznikov revealed he had spoken to Robles privately about the need for the tanks earlier this year. Robles in­ formed him Spain could not authorise the delivery without

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Spain’s Defence Minister has met with Ukrainian defence representatives several times in recent months.

Germany’s approval, as they manufactured the tanks.

However, Robles offered to allow Ukraine to use the Leopard 2E tanks deployed in

THE former King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, is making a surprise return to Spain, without seeking permission from the Zarzuela Palace.

Sources close to the monarchs claim that he not only failed to ask for permission to travel, but also did not inform the Royal Palace of his intentions until a date for the visit was an­ nounced on Thursday, April 13.

His decision to return has raised eyebrows and has been seen by some as a snub to his son Felipe VI. The pair had a four hour conver­ sation on the subject last year, which led to the cancellation of a previous trip.

Latvia for training Ukrainian soldiers. The German Defence Ministry subsequently autho­ rised the delivery of 18 Leop­ ard tanks to Ukraine, follow­ ing Spain’s offer.

Spain is currently finalising training for operatives on the first six tanks that will be sent to the front. During the press conference, Reznikov also re­ quested Spain’s help in en­ hancing Ukraine’s military abilities, including resources like drones and aircraft to sup­ port the Ukrainian navy in protecting its national territo­ ry and maritime interests.

Royal snub Despite ongoing legal investigations, there have been no new developments that would warrant further investigations into the former king's finances or evidence of any other tax vi­ olations.

Despite his return to Spain, Juan Carlos I is now registered fiscally in the United Arab Emi­ rates, where he has been living for over two years.

Pensioner holidays THE Imserso trips for pensioners will soon go on sale again in Spain, some with slightly higher prices but with more choices available than in previous seasons.

There are only a few months left until the ap­ plication period for the Imserso 2023/2024 trips opens.

Pensioners who opt for one of the 886,269 places on offer (70,000 more than this year) will be able to choose from a wider range of travel op­ tions than before.

Prices range from €124 to visit the Spanish provincial capitals for four days, to €436 to travel to the Canary Is­ lands for 10 days.

These prices will be 7.5 per cent more expensive in order to maintain the quality of the pro­ gramme.

The most expensive option for the mainland

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CANARY ISLANDS: Available for only €436 for 10 days.

coastal areas of Andalu­ cia, Catalonia, Murcia and Valencia, with trans­ port included, will be the 10 day stay (nine nights) for €290.06.

One per cent of trips are reserved for people with economic resources equal to or less than the amount of non­contribu­ tory retirement or dis­ ability pensions from So­ cial Security.

In these cases, the Im­ serso will assume 50 per cent of the cost of the place, while in all other cases, the Imserso con­ tributes 22.5 per cent

and the users contribute the remaining 77.5 per cent.

Imserso has appointed several travel agents to promote the holidays and to accept bookings.

1.22% of the population of UK are regular golf players.

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FINLAND

Staying home

Name-calling

QUEEN MARGRETHE of Denmark, 82, who recently underwent major back surgery, will not attend her grandson’s Confirmation in Paris next month. She will also miss the coronation of her distant relative King Charles III on May 6, but will be represented by Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary.

AS in 2021, Olivia and Leo were the first names most often chosen for the country’s Finnish-speaking children in 2022. “There has been little variation in names in recent years, and traditional names continue to be the most popular,” Finland’s Digital and Population Data Services Agency said.

THE NETHERLANDS

IRELAND

Their choice

Bard on display

ACCORDING to Statistics Netherlands, (CBS) 8,720 requests for euthanasia were approved last year, revealing that 5 per cent of recorded deaths were the result of legally assisted dying 2022. Euthanasia in the Netherlands is allowed only when requested by the patient, not their family or friends.

THE only copy in Ireland of the first edition of William Shakespeare’s collected plays has been put on public display, 400 years after it was published, at Trinity College Dublin. The exhibition can be visited in the Long Room of the Old Library at the college until June.

BELGIUM Flying high FIVE US paratroopers were stuck in a tree during a training exercise at the Hechtel-Eksel military base in Limburg province. Two were soon freed using a ladder lorry, but three others who were too high up in the tree had to wait for firefighters using specialist treeclimbing equipment.

GERMANY

ITALY Deadly attack A BEAR that killed 26-year-old Andrea Papi earlier this month while jogging in woods close to his home in Caldes in northern Italy, has been identified as a 17-year-old female that had previously attacked two people. Papi was the first person to die in a bear attack in modern times.

PORTUGAL

Shut down

Money spinners

GERMANY has abandoned nuclear power, taking the last three plants off its national grid after the government decided not to keep them operative. Two thirds of the population opposed the shutdown and advocates of nuclear technology argued that abandoning it was “premature.”

A TOTAL of 59,470 Portuguese families declared incomes of more than €100,000 a year in 2021, a 14 per cent increase on 2020, the country’s tax authority (IRS) revealed. These households declared a combined income of €9.4 billion, amounting to approximately 8.8 per cent of the taxman’s gross 2021 income.

FRANCE

UKRAINE

On watch

Ikea helps

A 2013-2017 survey by France’s public health service found that two-year-olds spent 56 minutes a day in front of a screen, increasing to 80 minutes by the time they were threeand-a-half. The survey also found that 13.7 per cent of parents admitted ignoring recommendations restricting screen time.

UKRAINE has received household supplies worth €9 million from Ikea, the Swedish home furnishing chain, and Ingka, the group’s largest retailer. Approximately 200 lorries have now delivered 850,000 items to UN’s Refugee Agency to assist relief efforts in Kyiv and Lviv.

NORWAY

SWEDEN

On their way

Wrong choice

MORE than 30 Norwegian billionaires and multimillionaires left Norway in 2022 after the wealth tax rose by 1.1 per cent, the Dagens Naeringsliv newspaper reported. This was more than the total number of super-rich people who left Norway during the previous 13 years, the newspaper said.

SWEDEN’S biggest pension fund, Alecta, sacked chief executive Magnus Billing after his confidence in failed US lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank left the fund with losses of almost $2 billion.(€1.8 billion). Alecta, said on April 11 that these losses had “seriously damaged confidence” in its investment strategy.

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FINANCE Spend big THE TUC, which represents 48 UK unions, called for a “radical increase” in investment in public transport. More spend­ ing on the trains, trams and buses that are needed to cut down on car use could give the economy an annual boost of £50 billion (€58.6 billion) a union report claimed.

Scant interest SPAIN’S banks save an annual €1.5 billion by paying lower in­ terest on savings accounts than their Eurozone counter­ parts, according to the Euro­ pean Central Bank (ECB). As a result, Spanish families lose €924.16 million on their sav­ ings accounts, while non­fi­ nancial bodies lose €548 mil­ lion, the ECB found.

Never-never YOUNG Britons and Millenni­ als aged up to 42 are four times more likely to take on debt to meet rising costs this year, credit broker Credit Kar­ ma found. Unlike those aged between 59 and 69 who use credit cards, the young tend to choose an overdraft or a pay now, pay later arrange­ ment.

IT blip COMPUTER sales are at their lowest in 10 years, falling worldwide by 29 per cent to 56.9 million systems during the year’s first quarter. “De­ mand has slowed but we ex­ pect it to overtake pre­pan­ demic levels in the second half,” said Alberto Ruano, Lenovo’s director general in Spain.

Co-op hiccup CUSTOMERS threatened to leave the Co­operative Bank after its mobile app stopped working for three consecutive Fridays recently. After the lat­ est incident a Co­operative spokesperson apologised and said the bank “would put right” any problems clients might have encountered when making payments.

STAT OF WEEK

Linda Hall ACCOUNTANCY firm Ernst & Young (EY), which is London­based, has abandoned proposals to restructure its global operations.

Plans to separate the consultancy and audit divisions were scuppered

by EY’s New York office following dis­ putes over the future structure of the new businesses.

Spadework for what was code­ named Project Everest began last year, as the big four accounting firms ­ Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers KPMG and EY ­ faced increasing criti­ cism regarding conflicts of interest be­ tween their two divisions.

Politicians and regulators, particu­ larly those in the UK, questioned whether EY’s ability to challenge audit clients could be conditioned by the possibility of securing juicy consulting, tax and deal­advisory contracts from THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that the UK would be one of the world’s worst­performing major economies this year.

Popularly known as the G20, these 20 countries in­ clude sanctions­hit Russia.

The IMF expects the UK economy to shrink by 0.3 per cent in 2023 and to grow by 1 per cent in 2024, ac­ cording to the World Eco­ nomic Outlook report pre­ sented on Tuesday April 11 in Washington.

The IMF had already fore­ cast that the UK would ex­ perience a downturn in 2023, descending to the bot­ tom of the G7 group of

Padua exit ANTONIO CATALAN, chair­ man of AC Hotels by Mar­ riott, continues to reduce commitments in destinations he does not view as priorities.

Sources close to Catalan confirmed to the Spanish me­ dia that he is negotiating the sale of a hotel in Padua (Italy).

This will be his second Italian disinvestment following the 2008 sale of an hotel in Rome to the Spanish chain H10.

The same sources empha­ sised that the AC Hotels by Marriott sale was not linked to asset rotation but to the strategy of relinquish owner­ ship of a hotel while continu­ ing to run it after reaching agreement with the new owner.

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€38 billion

is the amount that Europe’s telecommunications companies have recovered via improved business, a series of mergers and, prompting operators to foresee a slight increase in revenue and new dividends.

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EY LONDON: Headquarters are located near the Thames.

the same companies whose books they were scrutinising.

The UK’s accounting and audit reg­ ulator, the Financial Reporting Coun­ cil, said that auditing operations should be isolated from the rest of EY’s businesses. In the event, EY went further still with a restructuring opera­ tion that would have separated audit

and advisory divisions worldwide.

But, bearing in mind the strategic importance of the now­unhappy US member firm to Project Everest, EY halted the project.

“The global executive remains committed to moving forward with creating two world­class organisa­ tions that further advance audit quali­ ty, independence and client choice,” explained a note to staff from EY’s global executive committee.

“We will begin taking actions based on what we have learned from the work done over the past year, actions that will both benefit our businesses today and better prepare us for a new transaction,” the executive commit­ tee added.

Ups and downs TOBIAS ADRIAN: IMF’s Financial Counsellor and director of the Monetary and Capital Markets department.

countries regarded as the world’s seven most ad­ vanced economies. The UK topped this group, which dominates global trade and the international financial system, during the pandem­

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ic recovery in 2022.

Despite the sobering out­ look for UK economy, this latest prediction is rather better than the IMF’s Jan­ uary prediction of a 0.6 per cent contraction.

Meanwhile the IMF has raised Spain’s 2023 growth forecast by four­tenths of a percentage point to 1.5 per cent but lowered next year’s prediction by another four­ tenths, to 2 per cent.

This year’s improved fore­ cast matches those of other organisations, especially af­

ter Spain’s 2022’s strong 5.5 per cent growth. Two months ago the Organisa­ tion for Economic Co­opera­ tion and Development (OECD) raised its 2023 fore­ cast to 1.7 per cent, while the Bank of Spain upgraded its own from 1.3 per cent to 1.6 per cent.

Despite these reasonably encouraging figures, they fall short of the Spanish govern­ ment’s overestimate of a predicted 2.1 per cent growth announced in its Budget.

Could do better Stepping stone LADBIBLE GROUP, part of LBG Media, made light of a disappointing financial performance.

The group, which is based in Manch­ ester, pointed out that it is now the lead­ ing news publisher on TikTok, and by De­ cember 31 last year the number of its followers had grown by 72 per cent com­ pared with 2021.

LadBible’s global audience grew by 39 per cent year­on­year to 366 million, with 98 billion content views, 56 per cent more than the previous year.

Nevertheless, pre­tax profits dropped 10 per cent to £7.3 million (€8.3 million) over the same 12­month period, while a 15 per cent revenue increase to £62.8 mil­ lion (€71.3 million) missed forecasts.

The year’s adjusted earnings before in­ terest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was also down 6 per cent at £15.7 million (€17.8 million).

MULTINATIONAL natural stone company Cosentino continues to diversify production beyond its Sile­ stone brand.

After launching Dekton in 2013, the company has now opened a new €120 million factory covering 40,000 square metres in Cantoria (Almeria).

This brings up to 140,000 square metres the area allocated to Dek­ ton, with everything in place for a fourth production line in the near future.

Despite announcing plans to float the company in the first quarter of 2023, Cosentino said that its board had not made a firm decision.

“All options are on the table but it is not true that this has delayed until next year,” a statement insist­ ed.

Chain sold FULHAM SHORE, owner of the Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant chains, is selling them for £93.4 mil­ lion (€106 million).

Buyer is the Japanese giant Toridoll which is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange, owns 5,500 restaurants and has worldwide sales of £1 billion (€1.13 billion).

Toridoll already runs the Marugame Udon, Shoryu and Wok to Walk chains in the UK and is teaming up with Capdesia, the private equity company behind Wasabi Sushi & Bento, for the Ful­ ham Shore deal.

Shares in Fulham Shore soared by a third to 15p (ap­ proximately 16 cents) when the deal was announced.

Shared out ELEVEN top executives at Inditex received 202,500 shares that are worth more than €6 million.

This corresponds to the sec­ ond and last phase of the compa­ ny’s 2019­2023 incentive plan, which makes up part of the vari­ able salary for senior executives and other personnel and is linked to meeting specified targets.

The volume of this year’s shares was 21 per cent lower than that distributed during the incentive plan’s first phase which ended in April 2022, although each share is worth €30.39, a 20 per cent increase on their 2022 value.

More to go BARCLAYS announced that it intends to close 15 more branches across the UK this summer.

The high street bank re­ vealed that it will be pulling down the shutters on two lo­ cations in Northern Ireland, one in Wales and 12 in Eng­ land next July.

These latest closures bring a total of 73 Barclays branch­ es that have closed, or will close, this year.

The industry routinely jus­ tifies closures by pointing out that fewer people now use branches after learning how to bank from home during the pandemic.

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COMPANY 3I Group

ºCOMPANY

PRICE(P)

CHANGE(P)

% CHG.

NET VOL

5.462,0

5.414,0

79,00K

1.302,00

1.269,50

92,62K

PRICE(P) 1.731,00

CHANGE(P) 1.731,50

% CHG. 1.716,50

NET VOL 251,43K

InterContinental

5.458,0

Abrdn

207,50

207,60

204,10

426,56K

Intermediate Capital

1.301,00

Admiral Group

2.287,0

2.291,0

2.275,0

57,89K

Intertek

4.103,0

4.124,0

4.080,0

33,31K

Anglo American

2.702,5

2.721,0

2.688,5

391,47K

ITV

82,00

82,18

80,70

822,29K

Antofagasta

1.624,29

1.630,00

1.611,00

108,86K

J Sainsbury

277,50

278,60

276,60

600,40K

Ashtead Group

4.661,0

4.678,0

4.632,0

47,85K

Johnson Matthey

1.955,0

1.957,0

1.938,5

42,82K

Associated British Foods

1.990,3

2.002,0

1.988,0

76,33K

Land Securities

650,20

650,60

640,80

190,50K

200,91K

Legal & General

250,47

250,60

247,20

2,73M

49,14

49,14

48,28

39,54M

AstraZeneca

11.914,0

11.990,0

11.900,0

1.13074

0.88376

Units per €

US dollar (USD) ........................................1.1049 Japan yen (JPY)........................................146.61 Switzerland franc (CHF) ...........................0.9823 Denmark kroner (DKK) .............................7.4504 Norway kroner (NOK) ...............................11.408

Auto Trader Group Plc

620,30

624,60

617,00

175,46K

Lloyds Banking

Aviva

424,50

426,40

421,40

1,45M

London Stock Exchange

8.000,0

8.050,0

7.996,0

5,79K

B&M European Value Retail SA493,30

496,50

488,50

215,49K

Melrose Industries

167,65

170,80

166,35

1,91M

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BAE Systems

1.020,45

1.028,00

1.010,50

1,11M

Mondi

1.299,68

1.310,50

1.294,00

244,32K

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Barclays

156,56

156,70

153,04

19,64M

National Grid

1.135,50

1.140,00

1.126,50

1,29M

513,18K

NatWest Group

275,80

275,90

271,70

2,43M

6.506,0

6.516,0

6.476,0

55,44K

Barratt Developments

485,65

486,00

479,60

Berkeley

4.330,0

4.331,0

4.288,0

5,75K

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BHP Group Ltd

2.509,00

2.511,00

2.497,00

197,32K

Ocado

511,00

515,60

502,80

68,36K

BP

540,70

541,30

534,40

6,80M

Persimmon

1.260,0

1.260,0

1.235,0

294,94K

571,00

571,40

563,20

165,99K 505,45K

British American Tobacco

2.850,5

2.851,0

2.826,0

339,12K

Phoenix

British Land Company

396,20

395,80

389,90

348,30K

Prudential

1.171,50

1.171,50

1.157,50

Reckitt Benckiser

6.240,9

6.262,0

6.222,0

68,38K

Relx

2.646,00

2.666,00

2.641,00

435,92K

Rentokil

596,52

603,00

595,60

672,06K

Rightmove

577,60

579,60

571,60

75,38K

Rio Tinto PLC

5.510,0

5.555,0

5.497,0

163,96K

Rolls-Royce Holdings

148,50

149,90

147,15

4,05M

Sage

793,40

800,60

793,40

144,84K

Samsung Electronics DRC 1.254,00

BT Group

157,70

158,30

156,35

4,84M

Bunzl

3.105,0

3.114,0

3.088,0

58,76K

Burberry Group

2.583,0

2.591,0

2.572,0

13,84K

Carnival

702,6

703,8

686,6

50,23K

Centrica

114,62

115,24

113,19

605,42K

Coca Cola HBC AG

2.319,5

2.332,0

2.315,7

21,84K

Compass

2.050,00

2.053,00

2.037,00

162,53K

CRH

3.949,0

3.961,0

3.925,0

129,66K

Croda Intl

6.832,0

6.904,0

6.812,0

83,32K

DCC

4.940,0

4.957,0

4.912,0

24,91K

Diageo

3.699,5

3.709,0

3.691,0

358,57K

DS Smith

322,00

322,40

319,00

547,11K

EasyJet

489,90

493,90

486,30

573,42K

1.255,00

1.247,00

2,10K

Schroders

485,1

485,4

480,5

205,50K

Scottish Mortgage

665,67

665,80

661,60

700,68K

Segro

784,10

788,60

773,80

482,58K

Severn Trent

2.927,0

2.956,0

2.923,0

29,80K

Shell

2.466,5

2.468,0

2.441,0

1,37M

Smith & Nephew

1.202,00

1.206,00

1.196,00

206,56K

Smiths Group

71,86K

Experian

2.693,0

2.715,0

2.693,0

114,34K

Ferguson

10.305,9

10.340,0

10.270,0

1,52K

Flutter Entertainment

14.945,0

15.150,0

14.945,0

74,76K

Fresnillo

799,96

806,40

796,40

189,46K

Glencore

496,20

496,25

490,30

5,78M

GSK plc

1.526,20

1.533,20

1.522,00

582,31K

Halma

2.255,0

2.260,0

2.219,0

102,62K

Hargreaves Lansdown

798,10

799,40

788,80

213,94K

Hikma Pharma

1.809,00

1.816,00

1.785,00

25,14K

Unilever

4.317,5

HSBC

579,00

579,10

563,30

3,52M

United Utilities

1.082,00

IAG

145,84

146,10

144,75

1,02M

Vodafone Group PLC

92,43

92,49

91,42

9,74M

Imperial Brands

1.883,50

1.882,50

1.860,00

225,13K

Whitbread

3.090,0

3.092,0

3.021,0

90,54K

Informa

690,20

691,00

685,20

386,98K

WPP

952,80

953,00

940,80

205,61K

1.669,00

1.674,00

1.661,50

Spirax-Sarco Engineering 11.765,0

11.805,0

11.595,0

13,63K

SSE

1.838,62

1.851,50

1.839,00

191,97K

St. James’s Place

1.229,50

1.229,50

1.214,50

55,32K

Standard Chartered

642,80

642,80

617,32

150,26K

Taylor Wimpey

121,75

122,00

120,25

2,47M

Tesco

268,30

271,20

266,80

1,82M

Tui

586,26

592,00

563,80

534,02K

4.327,8

4.314,3

52,78K

1.096,00

1.081,50

28,62K

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COMPANY 3M American Express Amgen Apple Boeing Caterpillar Chevron Cisco Coca-Cola Dow Goldman Sachs Home Depot Honeywell IBM Intel J&J JPMorgan McDonald’s Merck&Co Microsoft Nike Procter&Gamble Salesforce Inc The Travelers UnitedHealth Verizon Visa A Walgreens Boots Walmart Walt Disney

PRICE 106,15 162,30 251,44 165,56 213,59 221,67 172,09 50,80 63,15 56,92 332,13 292,15 195,90 127,90 32,13 166,11 128,99 289,07 115,58 289,84 126,43 151,77 194,02 173,20 526,23 39,32 232,69 35,78 149,49 100,84

CHANGE 106,44 162,42 251,90 165,80 213,68 222,18 172,47 50,83 63,16 57,16 332,94 292,47 196,42 128,39 32,43 166,33 129,04 289,54 115,82 289,90 126,67 151,87 194,38 173,35 530,45 39,32 232,84 35,79 150,00 101,07

CHANGE% VOLUME(M) 104,09 3,22M 158,98 2,71M 248,27 2,02M 161,42 67,06M 211,49 3,64M 216,66 2,76M 169,82 6,60M 50,09 14,56M 62,48 9,84M 56,08 5,15M 327,00 1,72M 286,37 3,36M 192,60 3,25M 126,00 5,47M 31,65 29,68M 163,80 5,63M 126,83 12,33M 286,11 3,23M 113,65 7,31M 283,17 24,08M 124,46 5,35M 149,82 5,49M 190,45 4,64M 169,91 1,33M 520,50 4,22M 38,92 12,82M 228,80 7,61M 35,43 4,69M 148,20 4,42M 98,51 8,38M M - MILLION DOLLARS

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COMPANY

CHANGE NET / %

VOLUME

+48.63% +33.17% +16.57% +16.31% +13.80% +13.10% +10.81% +9.70% +9.54% +9.31% +9.09%

18,213 98,310 26,100 4.385M 3.373M 1.664M 536,324 537,449 272,685 44.154M 3.852M

-9.78% -9.41% -8.58% -6.71% -6.10% -5.50% -5.28% -5.16% -4.93% -4.67% -4.47%

36.971M 5.378M 295,481 7.193M 22,884 897,968 533,823 30,546 1.257M 160,268 19.827M

Most Advanced Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk SATS Ltd. CRISPR Therapeutics AG Relay Therapeutics, Inc. Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. Zai Lab Limited WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. HUTCHMED (China) Limited Riot Platforms, Inc. CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.

Most Declined Infosys Limited Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited The Progressive Corporation Thai Beverage Public Company Limited National Storage Affiliates Trust Saia, Inc. Sonic Healthcare Limited LifeStance Health Group, Inc. Alstom SA Lumen Technologies, Inc.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Stretching it DISCOUNT shopping chain Poundstretcher has reportedly hired ad­ visers to look into the possibility of a stock market float after sales boomed during Covid.

The group, created in 1981, now has around 350 outlets and an­ nounced in February that it would open another 50 stores across the UK in 2023.

Sea change BANCA is preparing to sell a majority stake in frozen food company Nueva Pescanova. The fi­ nancial institution, which owns 97 per cent of the fishing group’s capital, is negotiating the transfer of 80 per cent of its shares to Canadian com­ pany Cooke Inc, which also specialises in seafood products.

20 - 26 April 2023

Simply the best THE Good Money Guide re­ cently held its annual awards ceremony, celebrating the best in financial service organisa­ tions.

This year the UK­based guide to trading, investment and currency accounts, wel­ comed more than 160 guests at Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London for a black­tie, 20­table gala dinner.

Currencies Direct won Best Currency Broker in recognition of their commitment to a five­ star experience for all their clients. This includes great rates, exceptional services, and

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Bank branches lopped BANKS in Spain’s rural areas are becoming hard to find.

Over the past year, Spain’s high street banks left another 121 municipalities with­ out branches despite agreeing to provide fi­ nancial inclusion for vulnerable groups.

According to the Bank of Spain, 4,618 of the country’s 8,131 municipalities ­ 57 per cent ­ no longer have a bank branch al­

though in practice, a few still have banking facilities.

Following the Unicaja­Liberbank merger, the Andalucia­based bank has maintained offices under its own name through a fran­ chise system which did not show up in the Bank of Spain statistics.

Meanwhile, the province of Palencia in Castilla­Leon is Spain’s worst­hit province.

event to highlight outstanding firms in the financial services sector.

It its own words, “The Good Money Guide Awards aim to champion financial services firms that excel in innovation, product, and customer service.

“Each year thousands of clients tell us what they think to help others make smarter decisions about who to invest, trade and transfer currency with. They also provide valu­ able feedback to improve the online investing, trading, and currency transfer industry.”

Deciding the winners is based on professional testing, data and pricing analysis, to­ gether with customer feed­ back survey results. This year, 17,000 votes were cast to pick the final winners from the 62 companies that took part.

Currencies Direct is also up for the Business Moneyfacts Awards in April, where they’ve been shortlisted for two more accolades. Will the winning streak continue?

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A tough year TESCO’S profits halved to £753 million (€852 million) in 2022.

The year was “incredibly tough for customers,” Tesco admitted as it dealt with “sig­ nificant operating­cost infla­ tion” and wrote down the val­ ue of some properties.

The UK’s biggest retailer said sales rose 7.2 per cent to £65.7 billion (€74.3 billion) in the year to February 25. This included a 3.3 per cent increase at Tesco’s UK supermarkets, although it sold fewer items as shoppers chose their products carefully.

UK food sales rose by 4.6 per cent over the last year, led by the group’s own­label ranges, while sales of its premi­ um Finest products increased by 7 per cent and its cheapest ‘Exclusively at Tesco’ items grew by 6 per cent.

The chain said the volume of items sold had fallen, partly be­ cause customers wasted less and used up leftovers but once Covid restrictions were eased, they were visiting restaurants and cafes more often, buying less to eat at home.

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Time to read WATERSTONES managing director James Daunt, a for­ mer JP Morgan banker, said the pandemic was both neg­ ative and positive for many retailers although it was “fantastic” for booksellers worldwide. “It made people pick up books again,” said Daunt, who has 1,000 book­ shops under his control.

Jobs boost SPAIN’S Cabinet approved a €2.8 billion allocation for the country’s autonomous regions this year to imple­ ment employment policies that promote hiring the long­term unemployed.

This would be the largest investment of public funds to improve employability since 2011, said Minister of Labour, Yolanda Diaz.

Switchback ALMOST one million peo­ ple in the UK switched their current account in 2022, as banks competed to offer the best perks, cashbacks and bonuses. Last year’s 985,000 switches were 20 per cent up on 2021, said the Current Account Switching Service, which simplifies the process of moving to another bank.

Situations vacant RECORD Easter occupancy accentuated difficulties in finding qualified staff to at­ tend to the needs of Spain’s tourists. The problem, wors­ ened by the pandemic and still unresolved, would be­ come more noticeable as tourists returned en masse, warned Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Melia hotel chain.

Nectar deal SAINSBURY’S has taken on Tesco’s Clubcard with key changes to its Nectar loyalty card which include dis­ counts on 300 products.

The supermarket chain has introduced ‘Nectar Prices’ in major stores and online although discounts are not available in Sainsbury’s lo­ cal stores or petrol stations.

SSE goes deep Linda Hall THE world’s deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed off the Angus coast.

The Scottish energy company SSE in­ stalled the 2,000­ton foundation ­ or jacket to use the industry term ­ that will support Seagreen’s 112th turbine at a depth of more than 58 metres.

The record­breaking turbine is part of SSE’s £3 billion (€3.4 billion) project in partnership with French energy company Total. Due to be completed this summer, the windfarm’s 114 tur­ bines will be able to power the equiva­ lent of 1.6 million homes.

This latest installation was a signifi­ cant step towards completing a project

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SEAGREEN WINDFARM: Jackets waiting at Dundee harbour’s quayside.

that demonstrated how the company was able to innovate and push the boundaries of the technology of change in power production, SSE’s chief executive Alistair Phillips­Davies, said.

The Seagreen windfarm is included in SSE’s plan to invest £12.5 billion (€14.1 billion) by 2026 in projects that have been designed to speed up the UK’s target of becoming a net zero economy.

By the end of the decade, SSE, which is also developing the world’s largest offshore windfarm at Dogger Bank in the North Sea, intends to invest a total of £24 billion (€27.2 billion) in the UK alone.

SSE, one of the UK’s biggest renew­ able energy producers, has increased its full­year profit forecast for the finan­ cial year ending on March 31 on two occasions, thanks to its money­making gas power plants.

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London plans BUSINESSMAN and socialite Bruce Colley, whose family owns multiple McDonald’s franchises in the US, now plans to open lux­ ury hotels and restaurants in Lon­ don.

The 69­year­old who is co­ chairman of Park Lane, the com­ pany that is leading the project, is joining forces with New Zealand financier Rayo Withanage to raise an initial $200 million (€181.6 mil­ lion).

They also intend to raise fur­ ther funds to finance investments in London and elsewhere world­ wide over the next two years.

Colley and Withanage have al­ ready earmarked two London sites, UK media sources revealed.

“The goal is to capitalise on de­ velopment and consolidation op­ portunities in the luxury sector,” Colley said.

Juan Roig lowers prices Scent success

MERCADONA, Spain’s largest supermarket chain, is cutting the price of 500 items by 10 cents to ease the cost­of­living crisis.

The initiative should bring an annual saving of €150 for each client, Mer­ cadona said.

The family­owned com­ pany would remain faith­ ful to its commitment to lower retail prices as cost prices fell, Mercadona sources added. These were already falling but because it was a slow pro­ cess, they explained that the company had decided to get ahead by lowering the price of 500 staple products, which would be singled out in the shops.

The chain also plans to take advantage of market opportunities to lower the price of fresh pro­ duce.

The initiative will cost the company around €200 million with a 0.6 percentage point effect on its profit margin, which Mercadona calculates has shrunk by 1.1 percentage points since 2020.

Presenting last year’s accounts and announcing net profits of €718 mil­ lion, Mercadona presi­ dent Juan Roig admitted that prices had increased “tremendously” but pointed out that these

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MERCADONA: Spain’s largest supermarket chain.

AMAZON’S proposed takeover of iRobot, makers of Roomba vacuum cleaner, is under scrutiny from the UK’s Competition and Mar­ kets authority (CMA).

Amazon is keen to ex­ pand its smart home appli­ ances operation, but the CMA is looking into whether the deal could lead to what it described as a “substantial lessening of competition.”

rose by 10 per cent while the company’s overheads increased by 14 per cent.

The discounts were not a temporary measure, Mercadona said. Nor were they a “shopping basket” of products with fixed prices like those of French supermarkets but were permanent reduc­ tions.

Checking out Amazon announced that it was buying Mas­ sachusetts­based iRobot last August in a $1.7 billion (€1.5 billion) takeover agreement but a month later the US au­ thorities announced that they would review the deal.

In February 2023, the Fi­ nancial Times revealed that European competition au­

thorities also planned to ex­ amine the takeover.

Both Amazon and iRobot said they were “working co­ operatively” with the regu­ lators over the merger.

The CMA is also investi­ gating Amazon’s fake online reviews while another probe centres on anti­com­ petitive practices.

Striking a balance WHEN anti­Covid restrictions were at their strictest in Spain, three million people be­ gan working at home.

They accounted for 16.2 per cent of the working population, compared with 4.8 per cent in 2019, according to Eurostat, the Eu­ ropean Union’s official statistics office.

By late 2020 the number of teleworkers had decreased and fell to 9.5 per cent throughout 2021, Eurostat said.

At the same time, the digital transforma­

tion brought work­life balance and co­re­ sponsibility to the forefront, with the op­ tion of remote working creating a new gen­ eration gap.

“The younger generation has embraced the idea that teleworking is a must,” Josep Capell, a lecturer in Human Resources at the Autonomous University of Madrid.

Reconciling work and family life is now recognised as crucial by employees and re­ cruitment experts alike, he said.

PZ CUSSONS, which owns the iconic Imperial Leather brand, achieved its sixth successive quarter of revenue growth.

Like­for­like sales rose by 6.2 per cent to £166 million (€188.4 million) for the quar­ ter that ended on March 4, boosted by growth in Europe and the Americas thanks to more demand and higher prices.

Despite higher raw material, labour and logistics costs, turnover rose by 13 per cent thanks to favourable currency movements and sales from Childs Farm, the skincare brand that Cussons bought for £36.8 million (€41.8 million) in March 2022.

Power shock ITALY’S government announced that Francesco Starace, president of Enel, is to be replaced.

The company will now have Flavio Cattaneo as chief executive, while Paolao Scaroni was named president. Enel is the country’s principal electricity producer and also owns Endesa, which is Spain’s biggest electricity supplier.

These substitutions were al­ ready being discussed in the sector in a change that is expected to have a direct impact on the Span­ ish company.

Starace had been in charge since 2014 and Endesa has until now played a significant role in the group’s strategy.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT LAST week I had a post removed from my FB pages. The short video was indeed distasteful, but one I felt deserved as much publicity as it could get. The film showed a naked white man being kicked and stoned to death by a number of black youths on a busy street in South Africa. This horrific act was taking place in broad daylight with no assis­ tance whatsoever from any law en­ forcement or indeed passers­by.

The whole incident made me sick to my stomach and in normal cir­ cumstances I would never have dreamt of passing it on to friends and pursuers of my Facebook page, but these are not ‘normal’ times, are they?

Not only did the piece make me wonder how the public, particularly the ‘diversity’ brigade, would have reacted had it been a black man be­ ing kicked to death by a gang of whites, but it made me seriously wonder where the priorities of the faceless individuals who control the social media actually lay.

At any given time, on many of

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VIEW Truly horrified OUR GRUMPY OLD MAN

these outlets you can see women stoned to death and if you delve deep enough the goriest executions imaginable, so why, can anyone en­ lighten me, do they find the murder of a white man by blacks so abhor­ rent they deem it necessary to take down?

Would it, I wonder have anything to do with the fact that South Africa has been a democratic disaster and a place of danger and injustices for white people for years, far worse in fact than it was for the black resi­ dents during apartheid? I have regu­ lar contact with a number of friends, who are among the dwindling num­ bers of those whites who still try to exist in this most dangerous and bla­ tantly anti­white racist country.

Basically, the terrorists are now in charge and, like Saudi Arabia, which is also run by an undemocratic bunch of cruel dictators, control so many of the world’s natural rich re­ sources, they literally get away with murder on a grand scale and are never brought to book.

I am subsequently truly horrified but not too surprised, by the news

that the new series of ‘I’m a Celebri­ ty’ is also coming from that disgrace­ fully run country. No doubt the hier­ archy running the TV and advertising will be delighted to show their huge­ ly biased brainwashing diversity pro­ paganda and will gain a wonderful reception from the crooked SA au­ thorities and the relatively small numbers of the British public who are in agreement with their policies, including participants in a show; which will undoubtedly be crammed with diversity.

Personally I think presenters Ant and Dec should have refused to par­ take at all. Sandy Shaw and I only agreed to an SA tour during apartheid if we could work to mixed audiences. We too were supporting the black citizens, but would never have even contemplated doing so had they been attacking and mur­ dering the white population!

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WITH the Coronation of King Charles III just a few days away, it does seem that the new monarch is do­ ing his best not to heal rifts within the family but in­ stead is relying upon protocol to act like a grumpy old man.

First and foremost, whilst Harry has announced that he will be attending his father’s coronation, he will be kept very much on the periphery, is not likely to wear any ceremonial costumes and will be expect­ ed to keep a low profile.

It appears that his wife and children will remain in the USA and he will simply make a token appearance before jetting back for son Archie’s fourth birthday.

Prince Andrew who has made a total fool of him­ self over the past few years (although has not been convicted of any criminal offence) may or may not attend, but if he does, he will be precluded from any official role and although his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie will attend, they may not take part in any of­ ficial capacity as they are non­working royals.

Sarah Ferguson is not invited although it has been suggested that she, like Prince Andrew was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. When one considers that apart from Prince Ed­ ward, every other member of the Queen’s immedi­ ate family has been divorced or involved in some scandal or other, surely now would be the time to try to bring the family together and present a united front to the world at large rather than continue to highlight the rifts?

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Stoned Age Man However, this discovery suggests that the people of Menorca were far BREAKING VIEWS more advanced and knowledgeable than previously thought. They were Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. able to identify and extract psychoac­ tive compounds from plants and use BRONZE Age partygoers were getting them in a spiritual context, demon­ high on hallucino­ strating a deep un­ genic drugs 3,000 derstanding of the years ago. Scientific natural world and analysis of strands the relationship be­ of hair from a cave tween the physical in Menorca give the and spiritual realms. clearest direct evi­ The discovery of dence yet of hallu­ this early use of hal­ cinogenic drug use lucinogenic drugs al­ among ancient civili­ so has implications sations. So, hair to­ for us today. In re­ day, high tomorrow? cent years, there Now, some may has been a renewed complain that this interest in the ther­ report about ancient apeutic potential of civilisations using these substances, plant­derived hallu­ particularly in the cinogenic drugs is treatment of mental normalising drug health disorders use. Well, you may such as depression, Nora’s latest thriller. as well say that a re­ anxiety and PTSD. port about the Trojan horse normalis­ The fact that they were used in a spir­ es war! So, maybe best referred to as itual context in the past suggests that ‘plant medicine’? Mind you, one there may be a deeper connection be­ glance at the cave and its eerie stalag­ tween the mind, body and spirit than mites and even eerier stalactites we currently understand. would convince anyone it wouldn’t Furthermore, their use in a ceremo­ take much hallucinogen ingestion... nial context may provide insight into You have to wonder if these plants the importance of setting and inten­ and substances played a part in the tion on a therapeutic level. invention and formulation of reli­ The rituals and ceremonies associ­ gions. A person might have a very ated with their use in ancient cultures vivid hallucination of a stick turning may have served to create a safe and into a snake, and then back into a supportive environment for individu­ stick, if they were off their head on als to explore their inner worlds and mushrooms, for instance. (Though work through personal challenges ­ maybe doesn’t sound like the start of like those bank holiday queues at Methodism...)

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BILL ANDERSON A PUBLIC SERVANT IN various Social Media posts in the last week, I have mentioned that as from April 4 when the elections were announced, there would be certain restrictions on polit‐ ical activity. For opposition parties, it is not so complicated, but for parties in govern‐ ment there are restrictions on the kind of events they can hold. Nothing which basi‐ cally gives them an electoral advantage, so the celebration of institutional events, or anniversaries when they can hand out awards or recognitions to individuals. Nor are they permitted to publish what they have done in their legislature. Let’s face it, if people can’t see what they have done, or not, why do they need to remind the elec‐ torate? Basically, the normal business of government is permitted but not a lot else and certainly nothing that can be used to promote themselves or solicit votes.

On April 5, Mijas Council announced that they were to hold an anniversary celebra‐ tion for the Popular University: 40 years thereof. Now, point number 1 is that the 40th anniversary was in January, and sec‐ ondly, this kind of event is not permitted by the Electoral Commission.

Nevertheless, they went ahead and

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NOT GUILTY, GUV

CASTING BLAME: Rather than holding their hands up to say they are wrong.

scheduled it. One of the opposition parties reported it to the Electoral commission who immediately ordered it to be can‐ celled as it contravened the pre‐election regulations. I feel sorry for those who were planning to take part in the event given that it was cancelled at the last minute, but it should never have been scheduled in the first place. They had from January until the end of March to do it, or it can be done af‐ ter the elections. They had already missed

Shopping around EXPAND YOUR SPANISH ENGLISH‐SPEAKERS living in Spain can shop for food in supermarkets without uttering a word of Spanish.

Even so, you might want to try your luck at the fish or meat counter while taking care to avoid both at the week‐ end or the day before a national holi‐ day. That’s when you run the risk of be‐ ing stuck behind someone making a mega purchase that involves cutting, chopping, filleting, deboning, descaling and overall tweaking.

It’s also one way of getting exactly what you want and although you can re‐ sort to sign language or mime, here are some phrases which will help you get it.

Usually you can get away without verbs, too, if you add ‘por favor’.

Thin/thick slices please….. lonchas fi‐ nas/gruesas, por favor Thin/thick fillets…..filetes finos/grue‐ sos, por favor…..

Cut up/chopped…..en trozos, por fa‐ vor The good thing about meat counters is that they will mince the meat of your choice for you, so you know what you’re eating: I would like a quarter/half/one kilo of

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minced pork/beef….. quiero que me pique un cuarto /medio /un kilo de cer‐ do/ternera I’ve omitted lamb‐cordero which in‐ volves buying and boning a leg or shoul‐ der before mincing, although I’ve seen it done. Alternatively, if there’s a halal butcher near you, you’ll get it there.

If you don’t see what you want: Do you have fillet steak/stewing steak/lamb chops/pork chops/chicken breast/rabbit/panceta?…..¿hay solomil‐ lo/carne para guisar/chuletas de cordero/chuletas de cerdo/pechuga de pollo/conejo/pork belly?

Don’t miss out on the fish counter, where they will do everything to a fish bar cook it for you: Gut it …..límpielo/la, por favor Without the head….. sin cabeza, por favor…..

Bone it ….. sin la raspa, por favor…..

Butterfly it (use this for fillet steak, too)…..me lo abre, por favor In fillets…..En filetes, por favor In (round) slices…..en rodajas, por fa‐ vor And, to change the subject as usual, don’t forget that Jubilación isn’t Cliff Richard’s kind of jubilation but retire‐ ment, although come to think of it that’s something to be jubilant about too.

the actual date in any case.

So, how does one react to this? If it were me and it was a genuine oversight, I would apologise profusely. But, no our Mijas gov‐ ernment has the audacity to blame the group that reported it for having it can‐ celled.

If I saw one of the notorious flower sell‐ ers wandering around the municipality and dipping into someone’s bag or pocket and I photographed it and reported it to the po‐

lice, does that make me guilty of a crime? I don’t think so. They might not be happy that they had been caught in the act, but don’t I have a moral responsibility to report it?

Apparently, in Mijas, reporting an illegal act is a crime when it comes to politicians. I really can’t be bothered with the “it wasn’t me, it was him” blame culture. It is not be‐ coming in adults not to be able to acknowl‐ edge their errors, supposing it was a gen‐ uine error and not a deliberate act of electoral sabotage. “It’s their fault the event was cancelled.” Actually, “No.” It was the Electoral Commission who cancelled an illegal event which you planned during the pre‐election period.

It is a sorry state of affairs when the peo‐ ple we pay to manage our community and our money can’t even hold their hands up when they get it wrong, but instead cast the blame onto those who report the wrongdoing. If we can’t even trust them to have integrity at this most basic level, can we trust them with more significant mat‐ ters?

I know how I would answer this ques‐ tion, but it is up to each individual to decide for themselves.

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SHORT SNOOZE: Better for one’s health than a long siesta.

Keep it short WE live in the country that has enshrined the siesta, but doctors warn that a daily 30‐minute nap can cause atrial fibrillation.

This heart condition causes an irregular and of‐ ten abnormally fast heart rate, a condition that af‐ fects more than 40,000 million people worldwide and increases the likeli‐ hood of having a stroke.

After analysing data ob‐ tained from 20,000 peo‐ ple without an irregular heartbeat, doctors found

that napping for more than half an hour daily more than doubled their risk of developing atrial defibrillation.

There was no increase in people who napped for less than 30 minutes and those who didn’t sleep at all during the day, the in‐ vestigators found.

Meanwhile short day‐ time naps of between 15 and 30 appeared to im‐ prove the body clock, low‐ er blood pressure levels and reduce stress.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Fast talking Linda Hall SKINCARE fasting has had 205.8 million TikTok views to date.

This involves abandoning all skincare products for pe‐ riods that can last from 24 hours to a week or even longer.

Washing your face with water can help to soothe breakouts and eliminate redness, fasting proponents maintain, a pronouncement that has prompted an im‐ mediate reaction from der‐ matologists.

Scrapping skincare would be fine if we never went outside or if we didn’t have blue light from screens or pollution to contend with, skin expert Kate Kerr ar‐ gued.

“All these things damage our skin if we don’t take steps to protect it,” she said.

“If you see benefits from skin fasting, that’s because the products you were using weren’t working for you.”

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SKINCARE PRODUCTS: Eliminate them, skincare fasting proponents say.

Copper copout CAN a copper bracelet really bring relief from sore muscles, joint pain or carpal tunnel syndrome?

“People think that copper is absorbed through the skin and that this will help arthritis, but there is no strong evidence for it,” Dr Wendy Holden said. A consultant rheumatologist at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, she is also medical adviser for the charity Arthritis Action. “Neither is there any evidence that copper bracelets can help with fibromyalgia and carpal tun‐ nel,” she said. “But wearing a copper bracelet will not cause any harm, so if patients feel better because of it, then that’s good and could have a placebo effect.”

A cuppa tea TEA has the potential to bene‐ fit 40 different areas of our health, a review of 96 differ‐ ent studies found. The au‐ thors of the review, published in the Molecular Nutrition and Food Research Journal, linked drinking two to three cups a day to better gut health and a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Drinkers of ordinary ‘builders’ tea also appeared to have a reduced risk of certain cancers, and there were addi‐ tional benefits for bone health and brain power.

It’s allergy time APPROXIMATELY 30 per cent of Spain’s population have some type of allergy, generally caused by pollen.

Tree and grass pollen are the main culprits, but as well anti‐ histamines and nasal sprays, Vaseline can also help.

“A barrier of petroleum jelly around your nose will help to trap pollen and relieve dry and uncomfortable skin resulting from repetitive nose‐blowing,” Dr Nisa Aslam said in the UK.

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Neck and neck Linda Hall NECK skin ages faster than almost anywhere else on the body, dermatology professor Dr Theodora Mauro said.

Poor posture, insuffi‐ cient skincare, sun expo‐ sure and natural weaken‐ ing and decline of the neck muscles all combine to accelerate ageing.

“Sun is your neck’s ene‐ my,” Dr Mauro added.

“Once exposed to the sun, ultraviolet A waves can reach the skin’s inner lay‐ er, damaging the cells re‐ sponsible for producing

Too much of a good thing DRINK coffee for a headache.

When your head pounds, blood vessels swell, producing greater blood flow around the brain. This increased blood flow pressures surrounding nerves, which send pain mes‐ sages to the brain, bringing on the headache.

Caffeine has vaso‐constric‐ tive properties so blood ves‐ sels narrow to restrict blood flow, alleviating the pain.

Be careful, however, be‐ cause the body becomes de‐ pendent on caffeine and re‐ ducing or eliminating consumption triggers with‐ drawal symptoms.

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NECK CARE: Sun is the enemy.

collagen and elastin.

“As we grow older, the skin on the neck becomes dull, dry and less smooth,” she explained.

“It is essential to mois‐ turise morning and night, avoiding anything alcohol‐ based which will only dry your skin out even more.”

Health benefits RACHEL GARRICK, who is a Monmouthshire county councillor was criticised for knitting during a council meeting.

She began knitting in 2012 to alleviate the pain of osteoarthri‐ tis and Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome which affects tissues supporting the skin, bones, blood vessel, she explained. Making an uncom‐ plicated item like a baby blanket also helped her to concentrate during meetings.

“Workplaces should be more accepting of knitting as a way of focusing,” she said.

DON’T spurn the humble potato. Rich in antioxidants, potatoes supply beneficial vita‐ mins and minerals including Vitamin C, B6, and potassium, although nutritional content depends on the variety chosen and its preparation.

Studies have linked pota‐ toes to impressive health ben‐

Spud love efits which include improved blood sugar control, reduced risk of heart disease and boost‐ ed immunity.

They can also improve di‐ gestive health and combat signs of ageing.

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HOROSCOPES/LETTERS LETTERS

IN your Issue No 1970 (6­12 April) in Euro­ pean Press, you carried a piece on Ireland, with a caption of Welcome Home, which as an Irishman I was very pleased to see.

However we would never use the Gaelic word, Eíre in this context. Instead we would say, Ballina, situated in County Sligo.

Moreover, most people, particularly Irish would not use Eíre, only because most other nationalities wouldn’t recognise it!

On the other hand the name, Ireland, in the caption is very acceptable.

Always enjoy your paper.

Regards Bernard Butler

Hi Linda,

Hi Leapy I am not sure you get to glance through the Sun newspaper where you are situated but I have been following this guy for some time now. His name is Lee Anderson and I am sure what he says in this article (page 16/17 Sunday 16/04/2023) is just what we have been trying to tell people for ages, but do they listen NO!! Because they are all too steeped in woke and human rights etc etc to see the wood for the trees. Now I know you can’t reply because so many people contact you, be it agreeing or disagreeing with your views, but if you can get it up on your screen see what you think. Keep up the good work trying to educate the uneducated.

Joe

Many thanks for your speedy reply.

Actually whilst on the subject of Ireland. In Mijas Pueblo, on the building beside the Council Offices, wall plaques have been erected to acknowledge various nationali­ ties’ presence in the area.

I recall some years ago, Ireland was one of the first countries to be honoured in this way, however on a recent visit to the Peublo I noticed that someone has removed the plaque. Vandalism no doubt?

Perhaps you might consider following up this matter?

Thank you for you time and attention to this matter.

Kind regards Bernard

Dear Leapy I take objection to the letter printed re Jed­ dah. I worked in the King Fahad Hospital there in those years and found the Saudi people nothing but respectful. Please don’t use that term r­­­­­­­­ s for those people Mr Kite. Have you not been to British beaches over the last 50 years? You can hardly sit down without all the rubbish left by selfish people of all nations.

Carole Burton

Dog park

Mixed up Four words used in Loopy Lee’s latest col­ umn but used inappropriately in conflicting ways in the wrong order. Firstly he calls the Johnson partying as Mere Bagatelle words meaning petty triviality and unimportance, does he really think that the charlatan who was eventually ousted from office through his law breaking and continuous lies is petty, trivial and unimportant? Try telling that one to the thousands who stayed at home unable to hold the hand of loved ones suffering in hospitals and care homes. Secondly in his continuous weekly bias towards the opposi­ tion party he calls, simply because they have more female members, an armoury of Schemes and Skullduggery against the Tories, words of course meaning artful and sharp practice, as I have pointed out he has got the words mixed up and used in the wrong order.

Ramon Osborne, Los Alcázares.

No benefit Brexit, the gift that just keeps on giving. Still no benefits to Brexit. If you voted for it, you’re part of the problem called, Brexit Bro­ ken Britain. The whole world is laughing at the UK! Andrew Cremona

While it is good to see the Euro Weekly News back, I would like to point out an incor­ rect statement in the news about the dog park. It was not built on waste land, but on a park area that the garden group had spent a lot of time, effort and money to gravel and maintain for the last 20 years. But no one thought fit to liaise with the garden group about where would be the best place for it.

Perhaps not near the medical centre and the play park. It will be also interesting to know who is going to maintain it and empty the bins?

Yours sincerely, Marion

Big brother How sad that big brother is bringing such a wonderful historic way of travelling to an end. As for providing education details when travelling ­ what on EARTH has your educa­ tional history have to do with travelling to an­ other country. It’s time people stood up to this BS and told the so called authorities what they can do with all this unnecessary data harvesting. It’s just spying on people for no good reason.

Naimah Yianni

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Springtime trip must-sees SPRING is a wonderful time to get out and explore the great outdoors with a camp­ ing trip. From stunning beach­ es to rugged mountain ranges, there are countless places to pitch a tent and ex­ perience the natural beauty of this country. Today, we’re bringing you some of the best destinations for a spring camping trip.

• Sierra de Guadarrama Parque Nacional Located just an hour out­ side of Madrid, Sierra de Guadarrama Parque Nacional offers a perfect countryside escape. The park boasts a di­ verse range of landscapes, in­ cluding mountains, forests, and rivers. There are several campsites where you can set up your tent and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

The park is also a great spot for hiking and mountain bik­ ing.

• Cabo de Gata­Nijar Par­ que Nacional If you’re looking for a coastal camping experience, Cabo de Gata­Nijar Parque

Nacional is the perfect spot.

Located in the province of Almeria, this park offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean surrounded by rugged cliffs. There are sev­ eral campsites within the park, many offering pitches with sea views. The park is al­ so home to several secluded beaches and coves.

• Picos de Europa Parque Nacional Located in the north of Spain, the Picos de Europa National Park is a must­visit destination for nature lovers.

The park is home to some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in Spain, with peaks reaching over 2,000 metres.

Alpincamper THE Opel Vivaro has mainly been known as an all­rounder for businesses seeking a light commercial vehicle that is as flexible as it is efficient. But the Vivaro can do much more, as an ‘Alpin­ camper’, it is now a practical, comfortable campervan.

The specialists from the Bavarian town of Lenggries, which sits almost directly on the German­Austrian border, are con­ verting the bestselling Opel commercial vehicle into an exten­ sively equipped motorhome, available in two variants.

The Alpincamper Vivaro 2 offers plenty of space for up to two people while the Alpincamper Vivaro 4 can accommodate up to four people.

The Opel Vivaro comes with a wide range of features as stan­ dard such as air conditioning, a multimedia system including digital radio reception and numerous assistance systems, cruise control and speed limiter as well as Rear Park Pilot, which makes manoeuvring much easier.

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Camping health benefits ARE you planning your next trip, trying to con­ vince a loved one to go camping with you, or looking for a new adven­ ture? Whatever the rea­ son let me give you the lowdown on why camp­ ing is good for your health.

Spending time in na­ ture is good for you. Sci­ entists believe that our brains respond positive­ ly to nature and natural views as it is a natural mood booster. Sur­ rounding yourself in na­ ture combined with ex­ ercise, whether it be a stroll around the area or a more intensive hike, will improve heart health, making for a faster metabolism and more resilient joints and muscles.

If that is not enough camping is proven to help you sleep better as we are distanced from

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NATURAL SURROUNDINGS: Time outdoors is good for you.

everyday life and tech­ nology and surrounded by natural sounds like the crashing of the waves rather than cars honking or neighbours shouting.

And finally, camping helps us live in the mo­ ment.

It is a mindful experi­

ence and keeps us grounded in what is hap­ pening right now. Mind­ fulness keeps us from worrying unnecessarily about things that have not happened and stops us from dwelling on past issues, all of this has a positive impact on our mental health.

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42 EWN 20 - 26 April 2023 I HAVE taken a stand at the Marbella Fitness Festival or‐ ganised by Triple A Marbella this coming Sunday, April 23.

The event is taking place at the Puente Romano hotel from 10.30 am to 5pm and seems to be a perfect oppor‐ tunity to promote our com‐ munity’s #ZeroHero initia‐ tive. I’m hoping there’ll be quite a few designated drivers amidst all the fitness and health fans.

The idea for the #Zero‐ Hero campaign arose follow‐ ing UMNS2018, which iden‐ tified that drinking and driving were of major con‐ cern. Many residents re‐ vealed that they don’t leave home to eat and drink, or

MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING travel further afield, to avoid drink driving. This is good for safety but negatively affects local businesses. #ZeroHero is about rewarding the desig‐ nated driver and backing their safe choice.

Local businesses partici‐ pating offer the designated driver free soft drinks* as a reward, with the main objec‐ tives being to positively pro‐ mote a decrease in drunk driving, a decrease in road accidents and an increased awareness to our social re‐

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When Lily, now Vice‐Presi‐ dent of Triple A, heard about the campaign she comment‐ ed that this was similar to ‘Be the Bob’ back in The Nether‐ lands, that took off so well and became so popular that it was added to the Dutch dictionary. Public opinion polls show two‐thirds of the Dutch make prior arrange‐ ments to ‘be the Bob’ when going out.

We have a long way to go yet here in Spain but consistency is the key; as is having recommend and reputable businesses sup‐ porting the cause. I have to say I was more than chuffed when the Casino called me to ask to be a part‐ ner venue and not me hav‐ ing had to approach them as is more often the case.

With such impressive restaurants, bars and hotels collaborating #ZeroHero has

The face of our new #zerohero campaign.

also become a point of refer‐ ence of where to go for good food and fine dining. All our collaborators have been per‐ sonally visited and accredit‐ ed by us and therefore we can safely say that they are worth visiting, otherwise in

all good conscience, we couldn’t have included them. Now we’re also up‐ dating the image of the cam‐ paign to better suit our cos‐ mopolitan community.

I’m excited to see the new packaging of the next deliv‐

ery of breathalysers and more than delighted that my little granddaughter is the new face for the campaign; isn’t she adorable?

We could really do with some volunteers to help out with this project, so if road safety awareness and drink‐ driving is a subject that touches home with you, please do feel free to get in‐ volved. Similarly, please en‐ courage your local business‐ es to contact us and promote us all being just a little more aware of our drinking and driving habits.

I also hope you’ll come and visit the ‘Marbella Fit‐ ness Festival ‐ Body, Mind & Soul’ as there are a lot of great exhibitors and interac‐ tive classes, talks, music and food throughout the day and also supporting such a wor‐ thy cause. We’d all love to see you. #ZeroHero #Better‐ Together #Marbella

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Hansi Støkken of Conrisa Gastro Bar COMING live from the new Conrisa 2.0 in its new location in Calle Pinzón overlooking the Miramar Shopping Centre with fantastic views of Mijas Pueblo and the Mijas countryside.

Hansi talks very frankly about the challenges fac‐ ing the hospitality sector with prices rising and the cost of property rental in the La Cala area reaching an unsustainable level.

On top of that, the cost of employing staff in Spain has presented more challenges to this sector. He stops short of discouraging people to open up businesses in this sector, but highlights the need to have a signature for any new business.

Hansi’s move to his new location was acceler‐ ated by the owner of his previous premises want‐ ing to sell the property.

However, many of his regular La Cala clients have faithfully followed

him up to his new loca‐ tion and with the amount of houses and apart‐ ments in the area coupled with a lack of restaurants, it is a fairly safe bet that in a short time he will at‐ tract new clients.

With one of his leg‐ endary wine tastings al‐ ready under his belt, Con‐ risa plans to move forward from here, with an evolving menu but still with some of the favourites available.

Not the least of the challenges is getting the gas supply for the kitchen connected.

So for the next week or so, it will be predomi‐ nantly the cold dishes that are available, but his excellent and creative chef has even managed to get around this to some extent.

We sincerely wish Hansi and his team every success in this new loca‐ tion and the full and very candid and interesting in‐ terview, complete with restaurant backing track can be heard on You Tube: https://youtu.be/Vr1mM _A1mlE

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We are what we eat - and what we think Photo Credits: wallpapercave and wecareonlineclasses

THINKING ALOUD PHYSICALLY we are literally what we eat, and mentally we become what we think.

Our bodies are composed of what we eat ­ the fuel necessary to keep us alive. When eaten, an apple or a carrot is ‘miraculously’ converted into a living part of our body. As every kind of plant, fruit or vegetable has a different com­ position of minerals, vitamins, proteins and energy, each has a different role to play. Nature provides the necessary nu­ trition for all of us and for every living creature. Each food can prevent or heal specific ailments to our vital organs in all their variety ­ in association with the mind.

The nutritional composition of our food and drink determines the quality of our im­ mune system, the cells in our organs, bones and blood, and thus the health of our bod­ ies. The developing embryo depends on the food consumed by the mother, as does the resulting baby on her milk.

Then it is up to us. Is our food free of chemicals, artificial additives and pollution?

Have the fruit and vegetables been sprayed

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Physically we are literally what we eat, and mentally we become what we think.

with insecticide or herbicide? Has the fish been farmed or is it from a polluted river or sea? Is the meat factory­farmed?

Naturally, once the apple has delivered the minerals, vitamins, proteins etc into the cells through the digestive system, its waste will be eliminated (evacuated) and replen­ ishments (perhaps a potato, a kipper or an­ other apple) will be ingested in order to con­

tinue the cycle. The composition of the body changes accordingly, as it does unceas­ ingly throughout life. Our eyes and liver, the skin on our throat and the joints in our knees are not the same as they were a month ago.

‘As a man thinks, so is he’ (Proverbs 23/6).

This means that who we are essentially is determined by our thinking ­ and it is why

we potentially have so much control over mind and body ­ over mental and physical health. In most parts of the world, we choose what we eat and what we think.

The way we think is the way we feel and is therefore the way we are. If our minds are cluttered with negative thoughts, depend­ ing on the nature of those thoughts, we feel unhappy, worried, afraid, angry or jealous. If we think positively, we become happy, opti­ mistic, confident, relaxed or generous.

This is why our bodies can be controlled by the mind. There are numerous cases of illnesses diagnosed by the medical profes­ sion that have been cured not by medicine or surgery but by the mind. We have wit­ nessed a few cases personally. A life­threat­ ening breast tumour mysteriously disap­ peared without further trace, baffling the oncologists who had proposed treatment.

The mind must, of course, believe the condition will be cured and preferably visu­ alise that it has already been cured.

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Adopting advantages WITH approximately five to seven million compan­ ion animals given to ani­ mal shelters worldwide each year let’s have a look at some of the best rea­ sons to adopt your furry friend.

Adoption associations are really helpful and they help match families to their pets making sure that everyone will be hap­ py together. You can even ask them if you can foster the pet for a while to make sure you are right for each other.

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OLDER DOGS: Can sometimes be a better choice.

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apoos, are healthier and less vulnerable to diseases unlike purebred animals or the designer cross­ breeds mentioned before.

With pet adoptions down 36 per cent since the pandemic think about adopting a pet from a shelter near you.

Most popular pets last edition of the Eu­ roWeekly News, with strict rules on their care and heavy fines in place for those who do not comply with the law.

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have a look at the most popular pets in Spain.

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Next up are cats, the preferred pet for people living in apartments. Af­ ter cats, another good op­ tion for apartment living is birds with most Span­ ish pet owners opting for canaries and parrots.

Other animals high in the ranking in Spain are tur­

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

Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a highquality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available.

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CAR SERVICES

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Mike call 602 533 508 (303066)

OTHERS

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CARS, VANS, ANY RESGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290189)

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PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Paul 676 700 370 (1296213)

KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catanddogworld.com (303211)

If you can read it, so can your clients. Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

CLASSIFIEDS PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the town hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 2.00pm. (93319)

euroweeklynews.com SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875.

Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way.

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

POOLS

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

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)

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Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (295954) WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types.

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PROP MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT Property Cleaning & Maintenance. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Persiana repairs, Decorating, Electrial & Plumbing repairs. 682 636451 www.starlight-spain.com (302059)

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ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoundation@gmail. com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is open to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys.

Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horseres cuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322)

PROPERTY FOR SALE

REMOVALS & STORAGE

PROPERTY

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 5th May 2023.

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MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (291430) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (302401) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (294207) STORAGE, Storage, Storage.

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

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

FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@yahoo.co.uk (301295) JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Call or WhatsApp Julian 0044 7884 908 929. See Facebook Page for recommendations (301271)

20 - 26 April 2023 moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (294207)

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ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

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SITUATIONS VACANT SALES, PRODUCTION & CLEANING Vacancies at Mayan Monkey Mijas Chocolate Factory Full-time positions. Year-round employment. Immediate start More info at: info@mayanmonkey.es/ 600 088 542/ 629 466 710 (303103)

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Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@envi rocarespain.com www.enviro carespain.com (301178)

WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / www.westar pools.com (302695)

TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpedrotransla tions@gmail.com (301426)

UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678 791 495 / 951 536 389 www.sparklenri pple.net (303027) SWIMMING Pool Heating Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 26 years installation history in Spain.

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52 EWN 20 - 26 April 2023

MOTORING

Hyundai i20 a lot of car for not much money

by Mark Slack

Bose sound system.

The range uses a three­ cylinder, 1.0­litre tur­ bocharged petrol developing 100PS, or 120PS for the N­ Line version. The i20N goes much further with a 1.6­ litre, 206PS power plant. Manual cars have six­

speeds and automatics a sev­ en­speed double clutch type of automatic. It’s a very effec­ tive power delivery

ing a 60/40 split folding rear seat and good rear legroom when the rear seats are in po­ sition. Cer­

Facts at a Glance • Model: Hyundai i20 Ultimate • Engine: 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol electric 48V mild hybrid • Gears: 7-Speed DCT automatic • Price: €27,633/£24,475 • Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 11.4 seconds/Maximum Speed 185 kph (115 mph).

• Economy: 5.3l/100km (53.3 mpg) Combined driving.

• Emissions: 122 g/km Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets

HYUNDAI i20: Refined, comfortable and very well equipped.

aided by a 48v battery to make a mild hybrid that ben­ efits emissions, power and economy.

It’s a practical car too with even the lead­in version hav­

tainly not a performance model though when 62 mph takes 11.4 seconds, but in normal use the i20 doesn’t feel pedestrian. The manually geared versions fare better Credit: Guardia Civil.

WITH the imminent demise of Ford’s Fiesta, the choice of small hatchbacks continues to diminish in favour of an SUV style. Thankfully there are still manufacturers with tempting offers in the sector and Hyundai is one of them.

The diminutive i10 might conceivably be a little small for some, but the larger i20 slots in nicely size­wise for those wanting maximum space in compact form.

A smart looking car, if com­ ments on my test model are anything to judge, the i20 range starts at €22,270/ £19,725 and encompasses the entry level through to the luxury and sporty and finally the very sporting i20N. My Ultimate model sits at the top of the normal tree with a €27,633/£24,475 price tag and seven­speed auto­ matic transmission.

Standard fare across the line­up is very good with alloy wheels, air conditioning, high beam assist, powered and heated door mirrors, cruise control, rear parking sensors and camera, Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

My Ultimate added climate control, heated seats, privacy glass, rain sensing wipers, wireless charging, navigation, keyless entry and start, pow­ er fold door mirrors and a

SANCTIONS TABLE: Penalties for speeding can be between €100 and €600.

A special speed control and awareness campaign begins A SPECIAL speed control and aware­ ness campaign was to be conducted on the Spanish road network between April 17 and 23 by the General Direc­ torate of Traffic (DGT).

As announced by the General Direc­ torate of Traffic (DGT) on Sunday, April 16, a special control and awareness campaign will take place on the Spanish road network. This latest campaign is scheduled to run from April 17 to 23 and will focus on the use of excessive and inappropriate speed by motorists.

According to the DGT, these are the most common infractions among drivers and the ones that subsequently generate the greatest number of sanc­

tions, as reported by lasprovincias.es on Sunday, April 16.

In fact, two out of three sanctions on interurban roads are directly related to excessive speed, which is also a risk fac­ tor present in almost 20 per cent of acci­ dents with victims the entity added.

The DGT explained that during those days in April, officers from the Guardia Civil’s Traffic Group: “will increase surveillance of vehicles, checking that drivers comply with the established speed limits.”

Penalties for speeding can be be­ tween €100 and €600 and in many cases entail the loss of between two and six points from the offender’s

driving licence.

The law states that it is: “a crime to drive with an excess speed of more than the established 60 km/h on urban roads and 80 km/h on interurban roads.· It continues: “In the sections of high­ ways and interurban highways access­ ing cities where limits of less than 100 km/h have been established, speeding will be sanctioned with the economic fine corresponding to the sanctions table.

“The rest of the administrative and criminal effects will only occur when they exceed 100 km/h and in the terms established for this limit.”

being a second quicker to that benchmark speed and arguably allows you a bit more control. That said the automatic isn’t bad and provides a more re­ fined change than many pseudo au­ tomatics.

Most i20s will spend their life pottering around towns and cities with the occasion­ al long run.

Which is a shame as it handles rather well on cross country roads and especially with the nicely slick manual gearbox that would be my recommendation on the gearbox choice. Overall the i20 is refined, comfort­ able and very well equipped.

It offers rather a lot of car for not a lot of money.

White after red, green and amber TRAFFIC lights will soon have a fourth signal ­ a white light for self­driv­ ing cars.

Transport engineers at the University of North Carolina (USA) have devised the new symbol that will help control traffic when au­ tonomous vehicles be­ come common on the roads.

The aim is to facili­ tate the processing of data of these cars to guarantee safety, as well as improving crossing times at inter­ sections and reducing fuel consumption.

According to the re­ searchers, when a cer­ tain number of self­ driving vehicles arrive at a crossing, the white light will come on to alert drivers of conven­ tional cars that if the

Image by ako photography/Shutterstock

ROAD TEST

For self-driving cars.

vehicle in front of them stops or continues to cross, they must do the same.

No date has yet been set for the introduction of the new signal in Spain.

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20 - 26 April 2023

DRONES: Investing in future technology while reducing emissions and traffic.

Future of freight DRONES will be used to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands as part of nine new in­ novative freight projects which have been awarded £1.2m in UK government funding.

The funding is one part of the govern­ ment’s Future of Freight Plan launched last year, setting a strategy to work closely with in­ dustry to deliver a world­class freight system.

The system is hoped to support economic growth and build on the measures already taken to tackle the global HGV driver short­ age.

UK Roads Minister, Richard Holden, said: “Whether it’s drones for deliveries on remote

islands or zero emission buggies, we want to invest in future technology that could trans­ form how we move goods around the coun­ try while reducing emissions and traffic and creating skilled jobs.

“The Freight Innovation Fund gives innova­ tors the opportunity to test their ideas and help our freight industry become greener and more efficient unlocking better connectivity and boosting growth across the country,” confirmed the Roads Minister.

The Plan is a three­year £7 million pro­ gramme designed to make delivering freight across the UK more efficient and cleaner.

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Not so smart NEW smart motorways are to be removed from UK government road­building plans The news comes due to financial pressures and lack of confidence felt by drivers the UK government confirmed on Saturday, April 15, delivering on the Prime Minister’s summer campaign pledge.

New smart motorways ­ including the 11 already paused from the second Road Investment Strategy (2020 to 2025) and the three earmarked for con­ struction during the third Road Investment Strategy (2025 to 2030) ­ will be re­ moved from government road­building plans, given financial pressures and in recognition of the current lack of public confidence felt by drivers.

Initial estimations sug­ gest constructing future smart motorway schemes would have cost more than

Image: metamorworks / Shutterstock.com

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MOTORING

SMART MOTORWAYS: Being removed due to lack of confidence.

£1 billion and cancelling these schemes will allow more time to track public confidence in smart motor­ ways over a longer period.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “All drivers de­ serve to have confidence in the roads they use to get around the country.

“Many people across the country rely on driving to get to work, take their chil­ dren to school and go about their daily lives and I want them to be able to do

so with full confidence that the roads they drive on are safe.”

75% of UK adults can’t read a map.

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54 EWN 20 - 26 April 2023

PFC MALAGA came from behind with a 3‐1 victory over Atletico Marbella Paraiso on Sunday night at Guadalmar Football Field, extending their sea‐ son another week as they clinch a spot in the Provincial semifinals.

PFC won the series 5‐1 on aggregate, having also beat Atletico Marbella 2‐0 two weeks ago in Marbel‐ la with Sunday’s victory PFC also extended its win streak to 16 in a row and an undefeated record at home.

The match began in tight fashion with PFC looking to dominate but unable to do so against spirited opposition.

After just eight minutes PFC found themselves be‐ hind for one of the few times this season. Atletico Marbella’s Maria Sanchez scored a direct free kick to give the visitors to

PFC MALAGA WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLUB

INTO THE SEMIFINALS: PFC Malaga sweeps Atletico Marbella 3-1

Now 16 wins in a row.

Guadalmar Field an early lead.

Marbella weathered the storm of PFC ’s pro‐ gressive passing combina‐ tions and relentless pres‐ sure. Despite Marbella’s dominant possession, they were unable to pen‐ etrate PFC ’s stellar de‐ fense a second time.

After the restart PFC went into another gear as they regained their collec‐ tive composure after be‐ ing a little shellshocked.

But a few good chances

Bautista scored twice.

came and went before they finally got on the scoreboard in min 47’ when Raquel de Andrés Galacho got the goal after an assist by Luisa Vertel.

Both teams had numer‐ ous chances, but neither

team was able to score. It was looking like an insur‐ mountable task, but PFC’s liveliest player on the night, Idaira Bautista, had other ideas. Her non‐stop running bore fruit as she nipped in for them to score in min 85.

But Bautista was not done, in the 89’ she made a second goal to make the final score 3‐1.

Pedro Martín has seem‐ ingly put PFC on a path toward greatness, but they’re not there yet.

PFC is now going to the semifinals for the first time in club history and will next face Malaga CF Women B in the first leg of the provincial semifi‐ nals on Sunday April 23.

The other semifinal matchup is between Atletico Ben‐Namiel and UD Antequera, who PFC beat 2‐1 at home back in February.

Laporta attacks Real Madrid Photo Credit: Barcelona’s official website

ACCORDING to reports Chelsea has held prelimi‐ nary talks with ex‐Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann and he is now on the shortlist to take over at the London club. Other names report‐ ed to be on the list are Luis Enrique, Mauricio Pochet‐ tino, Luciano Spalletti, and Rúben Amorim.

Julian Nagelsmann.

The word from sources at Stamford Bridge says there is no clear favourite yet.

Frank Lampard has been appointed as the interim coach and some discussed the possibility of him staying on, but with his third defeat in nine days we can guarantee Chelsea will be sticking to the candidates on the short‐ list.

Nagelsmann, who many feel should not have been re‐ moved as Bayern Munich head coach, has also been mentioned in relation to a vacancy expected at Real Madrid soon and a possible job opening at Paris Saint‐ Germain, will the German coach opt for Chelsea if se‐ lected?

Chelsea meanwhile must focus on their next fixture, the Champions League quarter‐final second leg against Real Madrid. They trail 2‐0 after their defeat in Madrid last week.

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Nagelsmann on the shortlist

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Joan Laporta speaking on the charges against Barcelona.

J OA N L A P O R T A E S TRUCH, lawyer, business‐ man, politician, and cur‐ rently the president of Barcelona Football Club is back in the headlines af‐ ter his verbal attack on Real Madrid. In his efforts to defend his club that is caught up in the ‘Negreira Case’ he has lashed out at his rivals.

The ‘Negreira Case’ al‐ leges that between the years 2016 and 2018, Barcelona paid Jose María Enriquez Negreira, the vice‐president of the

Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), to tell players how to behave with each individual refer‐ ee to give them a better chance of favourable treatment.

With reports coming out that Barcelona may be sanctioned by leaving them out of European competitions next season an angry Laporta has lashed out at Real Madrid saying they also received favours from referees.

Laporta said “I think it is worth remembering that

for seven decades, most of the presidents of the CTA have been ex‐part‐ ners, ex‐players, or ex‐ managers of Real Madrid.

In some cases all of them at the same time. This tri‐ al will serve to expose them. It is an unprece‐ dented exercise in cyni‐ cism.”

He went on to attack Javier Tebas, the presi‐ dent of La Liga, accusing him of a lack of profes‐ sionalism with regard to the documentation he has reportedly supplied.

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A Walking Football Photo Finish?

Paul Ince contract terminated

EWN Over 50S League Malaga 7 v 0 Nerja Utd Malaga continued the fine form they have recently shown and raced into the lead within the first minute.

More goals followed, includ‐ ing a penalty for a goalkeep‐ ing offence and the hosts were 4‐0 up by half time.

They carried on in the same vein in the second peri‐ od, scoring three more goals to win 7‐0, two of their for‐ wards bagging a hat‐trick each.

The scoreline should not detract from the fact that Nerja stuck doggedly to their task, defended courageous‐ ly, tried to play flowing foot‐ ball, and made things diffi‐ cult for the home side.

EUROCOPA 2023: Forty teams are taking part in total.

However, the Malaga de‐ fence stood strong through‐ out amid another complete team performance, even the home goalie saving brilliantly from a running offences penalty!

This result sets up an excit‐ ing last few matches with Malaga needing to win their last two games to catch AC Benahavis, but the latter on‐ ly needing a point from their final game against The Walk‐ ing Dead to ensure that the league title is theirs.

EWN Over 60s League Torrox Tornadoes 0 v 4 AC Benahavis The game was played in an excellent spirit! This tight, well‐organised Benahavis side scored two goals in each half, all from open play and,

unusually for this season, no running offence penalties were awarded! For the most part, the visitors remained in charge, staying creative throughout and, although Tornadoes tried hard to get into the game, Benahavis held on comfortably to win 0‐4, a fair result in a decent game.

Eurocopa 2023, Albufeira, Portugal Over 50s and Over 60s teams from both AC Bena‐ havis and Malaga will have travelled to this lovely sea‐ side resort to compete in this prestigious competition by the time of this publication.

Forty teams are taking part in total, with many of the participating clubs com‐ ing from locations in the UK, such as Bolton, Cardiff, West Hartlepool and Glasgow, to name but a few. You can find out how well our Costa del Sol teams fared next week!

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READING football club an‐ nounced on Tuesday, April 11, it has terminated the contract of manager Paul Ince. The former Manch‐ ester United and England legend will leave the Cham‐ pionship strugglers with im‐ mediate effect.

A statement released by the club read: “Reading Football Club can confirm that the contract of first‐ team manager Paul Ince has been terminated with immediate effect.

“Ince was appointed ini‐ tially on an interim basis with his assistant Alex Rae in February 2022 and, alongside the likes of Academy Manager Michael Gilkes and Under‐ 18s manager Mikele Leigertwood in the dugout, he did an admirable job in helping the club stave off the threat of relegation with four wins from the fi‐ nal 14 fixtures last season.

“Ince took the reins on a permanent basis in the summer and, having to

cope with strict transfer embargo restrictions, he helped to piece together a new squad on a much‐re‐ duced wage budget ‐ and with five wins from our first seven home games, the season began brightly.

“However, without a win in our last eight match‐ es and with a relegation battle to fight following a six‐point deduction im‐ posed last week, owner Mr Dai Yongge has decided that a change is needed.

“Assistant Manager Alex Rae has also departed the club. Our Under‐21s Man‐ ager and former Royals striker, Noel Hunt, has been installed as Interim First Team Manager until the end of the season.”

Head of Football Opera‐ tions, Mark Bowen, said: “I would like to thank Paul and Alex for their efforts through a frustrating and exceptionally challenging season so far. We would like to wish them well in their future endeavours.”