Costa del Sol 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2023 Issue 2004

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Cudeca Festival

By David Hart T H E third ‘Todos con Cudeca’ festival (Every­ one with Cudeca) has been another success for the residents of the Corazones neighbour­ hood of Malaga. With the help of the Malaga City Council’s Depart­ ment of Fiestas, local

businesses, dance academies and artists, they managed to raise a whopping €14,533.50 in just two days of the fes­ tival and they raised it all through donations.

This year, after the fes­ tival, they visited the Cudeca Foundation where they were shown

around the facilities and spoke about their aim to organise another festival in the future and to do even better next time.

Cudeca would like to thank them again for the love they show the or­ ganisation and the funds they raise to help them to care at the end of life.

Local Prize Draw

By David Hart FUENGIROLA Town Hall is promoting shopping in all lo­ cal shops this Christmas with a prize draw to win a trip to Europe for two people.

This was announced by the councillor for Commerce, Francisco Javier García Lara, who launched the campaign ‘This Christmas in Fuengirola your shopping has a prize’, which will run from Decem­ ber 5 to January 5.

Its aim is to encourage both residents and visitors to buy their products in local establishments in order to boost the local economy and, in turn, employment.

When a customer makes a purchase worth more than €20 in any shop or hospitali­ ty establishment in Fuengiro­ la, they will be eligible for the

SHOPPING PROMOTION: Win a trip to Europe for two.

prize in two ways: by taking a photo with their mobile phone of the purchase re­ ceipt and sending it, togeth­ er with their personal details (name, address and tele­

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phone number), to the email address navidad@fuengiro la.org; or by filling in the form that can be found in the shops in the town.

Councillor García Lara ex­ plained, “the procedure to participate is very simple and we encourage all resi­ dents and visitors to take part in this campaign when shopping in Fuengirola, and go for the prize of a trip to Europe.

“Everyone has until Jan­ uary 22 to send the tickets to navi dad@fuengirola.org and the draw will take place on January 30.”

By Brian Bamford ON A beautiful day last Sunday, the La Cala de Mijas Lions returned to Butibamba Park for their Christmas Fayre and Market. The official opening of the event was heralded in by the Drang drum band entering the park playing their South American drums.

Visitors enjoyed strolling round the stalls offering them cava and mince pies, cakes, burg­ ers, clothes, jewellery, Christmas decorations, handmade cards as well as a tombola and a raffle.

There was a tuk tuk, dressed up as a Christ­ mas sleigh offering chil­ dren free rides round the park and, throughout the day there was entertain­ ment by singer Laura Elen, flamenco dancing, Antonio the magician and the CostaSoul singers who sang a med­ ley of Christmas tunes and carols.

During the day Lions President Brenda Meredith presented a cheque for €1,000 to the Alhaurin el Grande branch of the Royal British Legion to help them support former British servicemen and women in need.

The final act of the day was an amazing perfor­ mance by an 11­year­old boy. Maxi is from Birm­ ingham and goes to school at Jardin Botanico in La Cala de Mijas. He was introduced as ‘Elfis’ and he sang a variety of Elvis songs. A great day was enjoyed by all and the Lions raised €3,000.

Airport strike HANDLING services workers at AENA airports will strike between December 4 and 10 to coincide with the long weekend with Día de la Con­ stitución on December 6 and Immaculate Conception on Friday, December 8.

Fake messages A CAMPAIGN of fraudulent e­mails and SMS messages from parcel delivery compa­ ny DHL has been detected by the Spanish National Cy­ bersecurity Institute. The vic­ tim is urged, by means of an alert message, to click on a link that redirects to a fraud­ ulent website.

Waiting list AT the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella, the number of patients waiting for surgery has risen by 35 per cent to over 5,600. The average de­ lay for an operation in the hospital is 112 days and there are 1,146 patients waiting more than a year ac­ cording to official figures.

Record figures HOTELS in Malaga continue to set record figures thanks to the boost of foreign tourists. Up to October, 5.5 million tourists and 19.1 mil­ lion overnight stays have been registered, according to the Hotel Business Survey of the INE (National Statistics Institute).

No snow THE warm weather this year, although very welcome for keeping heating bills down, is jeopardising the planned opening of the Sierra Nevada ski slopes on December 2.

Snow cannons have been used in the past few days to try and prepare the slopes.

Strike off THE strike by rail unions that would have affected all train journeys over the long ‘puente’ weekend at the be­ ginning of December has been called off following last minutes talks between gov­ ernment officials and union representatives.

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Christmas gatherings FUENGIROLA Town Hall has programmed Christmas gatherings in all the neigh­ bourhoods of the town which will feature typical music of this time of year together with chocolate and churros tasting.

All these events will begin at 6pm and the first of them will be held in the Plaza Punta Umbría on Monday, Decem­ ber 11. In addition, these ac­ tivities will also be held in the squares of El Carmen (Decem­ ber 12), Suomi (December 18), González Anaya (Decem­ ber 20), El Rosario (December 23), Los Marineros (December 26) and Europa Park (Decem­

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TYPICAL MUSIC: Together with chocolate and churros.

Gorge footpath RONDA Town Hall is giving a new push to the second phase of the Camino del Desfiladero.

The section that will connect the base of the New Bridge with the hermitage of San Miguel next to the Arab baths is closer to be­ Camino del Desfiladero. coming a reality.

For this, the installation of a footbridge is planned, in keeping with the area in which it is located, which will run three metres from the bottom of the gorge and which will cover a distance of some 500 metres and be 1.20 metres wide. This installation will be attached to the southern wall of the Tagus.

Mayor of Ronda, María de la Paz Fernández, said, “we are talking about a project that will be a boost for Ronda, as we will add a tourist attraction that will give visitors access to a unique natural environment.”

Photo: Ronda Town Hall

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“The visits to the different neighbourhoods with the performances of the Pastoral Santa Fe de Los Boliches or the choir of the Hermandad del Rocío de Fuengirola, will make Christmas ring throughout our town,” said the councillor for Festivities and Citizen Participation, Is­ abel Moreno.

The complete programme for Christmas in Fuengirola can be consulted at the follow­ ing link: https://www.fuen girola.es/wp­content/up loads/2023/11/Programa­ Navidad­Fuengirola­2023­ 2024.pdf.

Santa at Ocean Village GIBRALTAR’S Ocean Village welcomed Santa, Mrs Clause and their Elves on Wednesday, November 22 for the Christmas light switch­on event, in aid of ChildLine Gibraltar, with a decked­out Santa’s Grotto, a fantastic performance from St Pauls Lower Primary School and an artisan mar­ ket.

The beautiful Santa’s Grotto was decorated out for an additional two days, raising an amazing £1,025 for ChildLine and this com­

bined with donations result­ ed in a total raised of £1,150.

Michelle Cureton, Event’s Organiser commented that, “The Gibraltar community spirit was evident on this special night and I would like to thank all who helped, es­ pecially Frankie Hatton: AKA Santa, MED Events, Party Perfect and of course our sponsor, Ocean Village Ex­ press. Our restaurants and bars have special seasonal events and menus so the festive fun will continue here in Ocean Village.”

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Largest planetarium MALAGA has given the green light to the con­ struction of the largest planetarium in Spain.

The projection hall will have a capacity for 432 people, with an internal diameter of 27 metres, making it not only the largest in Spain, but also one of the largest in the European Union.

The planned invest­ ment amounts to more than €5.3 million and twill take 12 months. The Malaga Planetarium joint venture is made up of SKY­SKAN Europe GmbH, a German com­ pany dedicated to the production and sale of multimedia systems, es­ pecially planetariums and domed theatres; Gestomer Ingeniería SL, a Malaga­based company dedicated to civil, build­ ing and industrial engi­ neering, and the scientist Alberto Castro Tirado, a member of the Malaga Astronomy Society.

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THIS year, IDILIQ Group staff partici­ pated in a campaign to support the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

This culminated with handing over a cheque for €12,000 to the AECC of Malaga, Fuengirola and Mijas. An emotional meeting was attended by representatives of the entity, as well as authorities from Malaga, Mijas and Fuengirola accompanied by em­ ployees of the company.

This was the result of a series of fundraising activities carried out in October, such as the sale of pink

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IDILQ Foundation t­shirts, AECC rib­ bons and bracelets, charity break­ fasts and lunches, Zumba classes and raffles.

The president of the IDILIQ Foun­ dation, Juan Miguel Marcos, thanked the employees for their ef­ fort and enthusiasm, saying: “Thank you very much for your collabora­ tion and dedication in organising this charity event. For us, it is a source of pride that this great family has once again achieved such an in­ credible goal.”

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By Brian Bamford WORK has begun on the extension of the La Cari­ huela health centre, which will be completed in seven months. The Re­ gional Ministry of Health is investing almost €1.5 million in this extension work, just for the con­ struction alone.

The Regional Minister announced that, “This centre will be enlarged with 12 consulting rooms, bringing the total to 40.

An investment will be made to equip it with a

New health centre digital radiology facility, the latest technology, so that the people of this town do not have to trav­ el to other towns to have an X­ray. We have also been talking to the cen­ tre’s management team about improving the re­ habilitation area to make it more accessible.”

According to the coun­ cillor, this extension and improvement is neces­ sary because, “Torre­

molinos not only re­ quires health care for its regular residents, but there is also a floating and resident population here, and all these peo­ ple require attention.

The population doubles not only in summer, the season is becoming longer and longer and we are no longer a place of seasonal tourism, we are a place that is visited all year round.”

PROVERB OF THE WEEK “Joy shared is doubled; sorrow shared is halved.”

This proverb is originally from Sweden and alludes to the fact that when we share another’s sorrows, we help lighten their load, and when we share their joys, we join in their happiness.

By Michael Carrington THE ‘United Against Cancer’ Solidarity Market will be held once again this year in Malaga to raise awareness of the work carried out by organisations working in this field and to raise funds with which to set up new projects and actions for training, awareness­raising and care for patients and their fami­ lies.

The 14th edition of this initiative organised by Mala­ ga City Council, through the Department of Social Rights, and the Development Asso­ ciation United Against Can­ cer will be held on Saturday, December 2 in Calle Alcaz­ abilla.

During the event, which will take place between midday and 7pm, visitors will be able to visit the nine exhibitors where the differ­ ent organisations will be of­ fering their products, includ­ ing Christmas decorations,

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SOLIDARITY MARKET: Raising funds for two new projects.

toys, clothes, accessories, mantecados, various handi­ crafts, and crafts.

The councillor for Social Rights, Francisco Cantos, ac­ companied by representa­ tives of the organisations taking part in the Solidarity Market, highlighted the twofold objective of this ini­ tiative.

On the one hand, to make the people of Malaga aware of the organisations that have been working for years in the fight against cancer.

On the other hand, to raise funds to enable the develop­ ment of projects by these associations that form part of the United Against Cancer Development Partnership, a body set up in 2012 by the city council.

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By Michael Carrington OVER one million tourists have visited Torremolinos during 2023, nearly 150,000 more than in the same period of 2019, which was a record year for tourism figures. The figures for 2023 represent an increase of 55,745 travellers from Spain and an increase of 89,293 tourists arriving from abroad, which confirms the boost of in­ ternational tourism in Torre­ molinos.

In October, Torremolinos had 133,974 visitors, 31 per cent more than in the same period in 2022. In terms of overnight stays, 565,248 were registered in October, 87,375 more than in October 2022, representing an increase of 18

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TOURISM FIGURES: Torremolinos has seen a record year.

per cent and only just behind Sevilla, which topped the rank­ ing.

British travellers top the list of foreign visitors according to figures from the Andalucian In­

By David Hart TRIPLE A has started its Christmas Campaign at La Cañada with a stand every Sunday from 7pm to 10pm located in front of ‘Primor’ selling gifts starting at just €1, or to receive your dona­ tions (money, food, blankets...). Currently 600 animals depends on their generosity so they are counting on you to help if you can.

Triple A is mostly run by volunteers, dedicat­ ed to the care of abandoned and abused ani­ mals on the Costa del Sol in the Marbella to San Pedro area. They give them love, shelter, medi­

stitute of Statistics and Cartog­ raphy (IECA). The number of staff employed in the hotels of the town last month was 3,145 people, 399 more than in the same month of 2022.

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cal care, and where possible find new homes for them so that they can have a second chance for a happy life.

They are supported by Marbella Town Hall, which provides the site the refuge is built on, electricity, and an annual financial contribution.

However, the organisation mainly survives through membership fees, donations, spon­ sors, and fund raising events.

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Christmas decoration

By Kevin Fraser Park CASARES Town Hall is once again organising the Christmas Decoration Competition ‘Christmas in the Streets’ which aims to encourage the active par­ ticipation and collabora­ tion of citizens to create a Christmas atmosphere throughout the town by decorating their outdoor and communal spaces: balcony, window, door, house façade, outdoor garden, neighbourhood, street or square.

Registrations can be made until Thursday De­ cember 7 at Casares Town Hall and the mayor’s of­ fices in Secadero and Casares Costa or via e­ mail: registro@casares. es, costa@casares.es.

The competition is aimed at associations, collectives and individu­ als. There are three prizes of €150, €100 and €50 for each of the areas: Casares, Costa and Secadero. Although, as

Alejandro García, council­ lor for Fiestas, said, “the biggest prize we will have is the decoration of our common spaces with the support of the public.”

The jury will be made up of representatives of the

fiestas committee and the town hall who will visit the contestants on Tues­ day December 12 from 6.30pm in Casares and Secadero, and in Casares Costa on Wednesday De­ cember 13.

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MARBELLA NEWS

Sugar mill renovation THE Trapiche del Prado sits in the hills just above Mar­ bella and is known for its history linked to sugar cane. This crop has a long tradition on the Andalu­ cian Mediterranean coast.

During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, Marbella had several establishments for the production of sugar from sugar cane. The sugar cane juice was extracted by introducing it into a mill or trapiche, moved by ani­ mal or hydraulic power.

In the mid­19th century, sugar production was no longer profitable and the industrial activity of the sugar mill focused on the production of wine and brandy which continued until well into the 20th century until its cessation led to the decline of the building and the conse­

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TRAPICHE DEL PRADO: Work has started on the building.

quent ruinous state it is in today.

The building has been in an advanced state of ruin for some time, but finally work has started to create an interpretation centre, which will include a muse­ um on the historical origins of the sugar factory, a li­ brary and multi­purpose rooms for cultural events.

“To become a cultural meeting place for the resi­ dents of Marbella and the

surrounding area,” said the mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, during a visit to the works.

The interpretation cen­ tre will be located in the central section of the build­ ing, whose renovation will cost €4 million, 80 per cent co­financed by the Euro­ pean Regional Develop­ ment Fund (ERDF) and will, “respect the historical, aes­ thetic and architectural condition of this cultural asset,” said the mayor.

Record numbers MARBELLA recorded 2.5 million overnight stays in the first 10 months of this year, ex­ ceeding the figures for the whole of 2022 by more than 84,000, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, said that these figures, “confirm the international strength of our destination, with more than two million foreigners staying until the end of October.” The mayor added that the statistics, “once again mark several historic milestones in the tourism sector.”

The general director of Marbella Tourism, Laura de Arce reported that the number of

visitors staying last month was a total of 70,497, of which 52,977 came from abroad.

“In terms of nationalities, the number of tourists from our country has increased, as well as those from Germany, the Nether­ lands, France and England.”

The INE data also show a new record in terms of average prices, with €190 per room, compared to €180 last year and €130 in 2019. “Revenue per occupied room also grew last month, making this figure also the highest for this period since records have been kept,” concluded the director of Tourism.

Business awards

MARBELLA’S mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, has said that, “the strength and success of Mar­ bella lies in the alliance be­ tween the public and private sectors.” The mayor was speaking about the “close col­ laboration” of the business sector with the city at the 23rd CIT Marbella Awards and congratulated the win­ ners, “who represent the val­ ues of our city.”

Among them, Brígido Sepúlveda and AVOI (as busi­ nessman and association, re­ spectively), the Solheim Cup (Luis Cierzo Special Award for Tourism Promotion) and Divi­

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Represent the value of the city.

lo, within the new category created this year for Business Innovation.

During the ceremony, held at Puente Romano Beach Re­ sort & Spa and attended by the president of CIT Marbella, Juan José González, the provin­ cial delegate of Economy and

Finance of the Junta de An­ dalucía, Carlos García, and the president of the CEA/CEM, Javier González de Lara, among other authorities, the mayor said, “the data on the creation of companies and tourism support the growth experienced.”

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DAVIS CUP: A massive 95 per cent of the tickets were sold for this year’s tournament.

By Brian Bamford ANDALUCIA and Malaga are working to repeat the Davis Cup Finals in 2024 and the or­ ganisers say that for every euro invested, four are recovered directly and 10 more indirectly.

Even without the presence of the home team, Spain, 95 per cent of the tickets for the tourna­ ment have been sold this year. That is why work is being done to try to prolong the collaboration for future years. “What counts is not the money, there is always someone who pays more than

us. It is the organisational ca­ pacity, the passion to do it well,” said José María Arrabal, Secretary General for Sport of the Andalucian Regional Gov­ ernment.

The economic cost of bringing the Davis Cup is mainly supported by the Junta de Andalucia, but also with contributions from Malaga Diputación and the City Council. It is around €10 million, 25 per cent of the total cost of such an event, which, including prize money (around $14 million US), amounts to €40 million.

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CAN you please donate some specs?

That’s the request from local couple, Jenny and Alan who are off to the Gambia in January, where there is an acute need for spectacles of all kinds.

They’ll be at Cafe Manila,

Make a spectacle

on the paseo in Los Boliches, on December 7 and 14 from 1pm until 4pm to collect as many pairs of spectacles possi­ ble.

All unwanted spectacles received will be given by the couple to the needy in the Gambia. Also, any pencils or crayons will be gratefully accepted.

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SABOR A MALAGA: A public tasting is to take place.

the innovation of today’s winemakers, who are putting Malaga back on the wine map.”

Sventy­five wines from around 20 wineries from all over the province will take part and the prize is worth €30,500 as well as promotion at national and international fairs and events in which Sa­ bor a Malaga partici­

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Sustainable lighting Photo: Ronda Town Hall

By Kevin Fraser Park RONDA will host the ninth Sabor a Malaga (Taste of Malaga) Award for the best wines in the region.

On Friday, December 1, the best Malaga wines of 2023 will be announced following a public tasting held today, November 30 and December 1 at the Centro Integral del Vino de la Serranía de Ronda.

The Sabor a Malaga Award for the Best Wines of the Province started in 2013, a year after the cre­ ation of the Sabor a Mala­ ga brand, to promote the image and quality of the wines produced in the province under the desig­ nations of origin ‘Malaga’ and ‘Sierras de Malaga’.

Wines that, as Council­ lor Carmen Martínez ex­ plained, “combine the tradition of a province that was once one of the most important wine re­ gions in the world, with

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“We also aim to bring these wines to the atten­ tion of the Malaga hotel and catering trade and to promote their presence in restaurants,” explained Martínez, who added that the Malaga wineries see these awards as, “a great recognition of their work and an important promo­ tional channel.”

By Kevin Fraser Park FUENGIROLA will welcome Christmas by switching on its new and exclusive artistic lighting on Friday December 1 in an event that will take place in the Plaza de España, at 7.30pm. Councillor for Fies­ tas and Traditions, Isabel Moreno, said that this year the town will be sporting completely new, unique and sustainable lighting elements.

“It is going to be a very spe­ cial Christmas in Fuengirola.

Very different from what we are used to. We have been

working for a long time on a completely different and new light show. We are sure that everyone will love it and that our town will once again stand out as one of the best places to spend and enjoy this festive season,” said the councillor.

The Department of Festivi­ ties has planned a light show designed exclusively for the town by the company Ilumi­ naciones Ximénez called ‘Candy Land’. It will be made up of around 30 lighting ele­ ments which will be fitted

with an innovative sustain­ able lighting system called ‘Ecogreenlux’, which reduces light pollution by 93 per cent and energy consumption by 60 per cent compared to LED technology. In addition, these decorative pieces are made from recyclable materials that are much more environ­ mentally friendly.

The timetable for the lights this year will be from 6pm un­ til midnight, Monday to Thursday, and from 6pm until 2am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Day of the Gypsies

By David Hart TORREMOLINOS joined the celebration of the ‘Day of the Andalucian Gypsies’ with an event that took place last week in the Plaza Blas In­ fante. Organised by the Federation of Gypsy As­ sociations ‘Hermandad Gitana de Andalucia’, with the collaboration of the IES Costa del Sol and Torremolinos Town Hall, the aim of the cele­ bration is to serve as a meeting point between the local and the gypsy communities of Torre­

molinos. The celebration commemorated the 561st anniversary of the entry of the Roma peo­ ple into Andalucia. The ‘Day of the Andalucian Gypsies’ became official on October 30, 1996.

The aim of the commemoration is to be both festive and informative. The challenges include achieving gender equality and equal treat­ ment, putting an end to hate speech and achieving the real inclusion of the Roma popu­ lation in education.

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Cheesy awards Photo: Malaga Provincial Council

Some 51 types of cheese entered.

SABOR A MALAGA has recog­ nised the best goat’s cheeses in the province of Malaga. A total of 51 types of cheese took part in a competition, which is worth €27,000 and offers the winning cheesemakers the chance to enter the Sabor a Malaga (Taste of Malaga) pro­ motional circuit at national and international fairs.

The goat cheeses of El Ar­ quillo Agrícola y Ganadera, Lácteos El Pastor del Valle, Cap­ rina del Guadalhorce, Agru­

pación de Ganaderos de los Montes de Malaga, Josefa Or­ tega Barreno and Santa María del Cerro have been recog­ nised by the Diputación’s Sa­ bor a Malaga brand as the best in the province in the fifth edi­ tion of the Awards for the Best Goat Cheeses in the Province.

A dozen dairies have partici­ pated in this edition of the competition which was held at the Faculty of Tourism of the UMA. The jury had to deliber­ ate between 51 samples of

goat cheeses submitted to the competition: six fresh cheeses, nine semi­cured cheeses, nine cured cheeses made with raw milk, eight cured goat cheeses made with pasteurised milk, five soft cheeses and 16 cheeses with condiments in­ side or innovative toppings.

A large number of the province’s cheese dairies al­ ready hold the Sabor a Malaga label and also boast a presti­ gious list of national and inter­ national prizes and awards.

Change a life THE truth is that helping others comes naturally to most people. To do so is a human and selfless act.

Whether it’s giving someone a lift to the shops or going with them to a hospital appoint­ ment we think nothing of it.

Age Concern Marbella ­ San Pedro are asking our English­speaking community to join them in sharing just two hours every so often to visit someone who is on their own for a cuppa and a chat.

One of the things that we all have to contend with as we get older is seeing friends and family either move away or pass away. With ever de­ creasing mobility our lifestyle inevitably changes and we become more insular.

But the joy of being able to share some time

with another person who is happy to listen is immeasurable.

With the pro­active support from the Euro Weekly News we are asking you to share just two hours of your time on a regular basis with a neighbour providing much­needed companion­ ship To make a real difference take that first step and call or WhatsApp our Helpline ANY week­ day from 10am to 6pm on 689 355 198. You will speak to a knowledgeable volunteer who has the time to answer your questions.

Alternatively send an email to info@agecon cernmarbella.com and include a daytime num­ ber.

Just two hours to share a cuppa and a chat with an older resident will help change a life.

Sunflower Movement THROUGH the micro-donation campaign ‘Movimiento Girasol: Energía para añadir Vida a los Días’ (Sunflower Movement: Energy to add Life to the Days), Cudeca, a non-profit organisation that provides care for people with cancer and other advanced diseases, aims to raise €250,000.

Estepona Town Hall has asked for the cooperation of the public with this initiative,

in which people can contribute through a system of micro-donations. The funds raised are to provide two home medical care teams, which will provide assistance to about 400 families in their homes.

The donation campaign will be active for the next three months, until January 31. All the information on how to make donations for this campaign can be found

on the website www.movimientogirasol.org Rafael Gómez, coordinator of Cudeca’s assistance teams, explained that in 2022 alone, Cudeca provided assistance to a total of 1,771 people directly, supporting a total of 2,400 family members. Cudeca’s medical attention and care is completely free of charge and, since 1992, more than 18,000 patients have been cared for.

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MALKA wowed the Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, delivering a powerhouse performance. The inti­ mate acoustic set allowed the talented singer songwriter to explain to the audience the back­ ground to each song, before performing it. With a pitch­perfect delivery and sizzling style watch out for Malka and her single ‘Pa Ti, Pa Ti’.

Offering up a tight blend of Reggaeton and Latin­infused dance pop, Malka has expertly crafted her own unique and striking sound. ‘Pa Ti, Pa Ti’ (which translates to ‘For You, For You’) delivers a feel­good factor from the get­go, and is set to bring some Latin heat to dance floors across the globe.

As Malka alternates between English and Spanish, the chorus call of ‘Nada Aqui Pa Ti’ (which means “‘Nothing Here for You’) exempli­ fies Malka’s empowering lyricism, as she hints at the song being about girls not searching for the male gaze and their advances.

The single comes with an equally sultry video, with the visuals shot in Latvia by upcoming fe­ male director Svetlana Licova.

Speaking on the track, Malka revealed: “I wanted my first release to be sexy, playful and fun with good energy as I feel that’s what most of my music is about. I don’t want my music to be complicated or hard to get, I just want people to push play and dance and feel good.”

Already making her mark on the live circuit, Malka has recently played festivals and gigs across the UK, warming up for the likes of CECIL and accumulated an impressive 80k followers across her TikTok and Instagram.

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Malka rocks the Hard Rock

MALKA: Has played gigs in the UK.

THE city of Malaga has switched on its Christmas lights featuring 270,000 in­ dividual LEDs. The singer Luz Casal was in charge of pressing the button that turned on the Malaga Christmas lights of 2023.

The mayor, Francisco de la Torre, together with the councillor for Operational Services and Festivities, Teresa Porras, and other councillors of the Corpora­ tion, attended the opening ceremony along with thou­ sands of residents and visi­ tors who crowded into Calle Larios to see the switch­on.

And, once again, Malaga is one of the cities with the best Christmas lights in Spain according to the Holi­ dayguru website. “Every year Spanish cities and towns are decorated with thousands of bulbs to wel­ come the Christmas season.

This year, Holidayguru has published its top of the cities with the best Christ­ mas lights, with many new features compared to 2022,” reported the travel booking portal, where again this year Malaga oc­

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Malaga lights up cupies second place in the ranking only surpassed by Madrid.

Thus, first place still goes to Madrid, followed by Malaga and, in third place, Vigo. Fourth place goes to Barcelona, fifth to Palma de Mallorca, sixth to Torrejón de Ardoz and seventh to another Andalucian town, Puente Genil (Cordoba).

In addition to the Alame­ da and Calle Larios, the en­ tire historic centre of Mala­ ga will be very busy this Christmas.

As Holidayguru points out, “more than 500 streets are decorated throughout the city, 86 of which are in the historic centre, with drone shows and video­ mapping.”

Senior hiking FUENGIROLA Town Hall is continuing to promote outdoor ac­ tivity among the town’s senior citizens with the implementa­ tion of different hiking routes. The next of these events will take place on December 9 with a circular route of about eight kilometres in length, which will start and finish in the Plaza Pe­ dro Cuevas in Los Boliches and includes a visit to the Fuente de los Enamorados, on the border with Benalmadena.

“Hiking is an activity that strengthens health, helps to re­ duce blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol values and therefore protects against cardiovascular disease, obesity, dia­ betes and osteoporosis,” said the councillor for Families, Equality and Social Welfare, Cristina Bornao who added, “The Department for the Elderly, in collaboration with the Sports Department, has organised urban walks accompanied by staff from both departments to make it pleasant and safe.”

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Visiting Lions Photo: La Cala Lions

CALA DE MIJAS Lions President, Brenda Mered­ ith and three Lions paid a visit to Adintre in Fuen­ girola and were met by Joyce Gyimah, the driving force behind the organisa­ tion that cares for the homeless and families in need of support.

The Lions arrived at 11am, the centre had al­ ready provided breakfast for 80 homeless people and the tables were set for lunch. The building oc­ cupied by Adintre has three facilities designed to make the lives of the homeless more comfort­ able. The first provides showers twice a week, with a change of clothing, as well as providing break­ fast and lunch each day.

The second facility is for families in need of help with food, a massive food bank piled high with provi­ sions including meat from the cold stores, one of which was recently pro­ vided by the Lions.

The third facility is Adin­

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ADINTRE: Caring for the homeless and those in need.

tre’s charity shop, raising much­needed funds from the huge selection of clothing, electrical goods, ornaments and even wed­ ding dresses. Upstairs there is a comprehensive range of furniture.

The charity shop is open six days a week from

10am to 3pm. Adintre is efficiently run by Joyce at the helm supported by two social workers, volun­ teers and several students from Malaga University, all with the same aim, to help the homeless and families that need support in order to survive.

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AGE CONCERN MARBELLA ON Thursday November 23, our President and friends attended a Thanksgiving lunch or­ ganised by the combined chapters of Es­ tepona and Benalmadena of the American Club.

Thanksgiving celebrates a particular harvest feast between the Wampanoag people and the first settlers known as Pilgrims as far back as 1621. Thanksgiving celebrates friendship and is accompanied by a feast of turkey, pumpkin pie and if you live in the States the day would be incomplete without football!

We all have many reasons to be thankful, living the lovely life that we do here in Spain, and now we have one more. The American club spontaneously donated the proceeds of

their raffle to Age Concern Marbella­San Pe­ dro.

The generosity of the American club is not an isolated donation. We are grateful and humbled that businesses and individuals choose to support us.

They say that ‘Charity begins at home’ so with that in mind we invite you to become a ‘Friend’ of your local Age Concern and support our work by completing our Standing Order for just €10 a month and make a real and last­ ing difference to the lives of others.

If you wish to email us please do so at in fo@ageconcernmarbella.com.

With all best wishes and as our American cousins would say ‘Happy Holidays’.

Rail project stalls WITH figures which bring to mind the latest HS2 debacle in the UK, the Costa del Sol rail corridor has been relegated to a token presence in the Gener­ al State Budget.

According to the state ac­ counts of the last 10 years, the total amount budgeted for the coastal train stands at just €8,382,000. But, bringing the train to Estepona has been budgeted at some €4.5 billion

so the total already allocated is less than 0.2 per cent of what is needed. €2.4 billion is the esti­ mated cost for the train to reach Marbella, which makes the total funds already in the kitty at just 0.4 per cent of what is required.

The support is even less sub­ stantial if the last five years are taken into account with only €637,000 budgeted for the project since 2019, all of it

spent on feasibility studies. The previous year, 2018, the bud­ get was increased in what seemed to be a bid to relaunch the project, allocating €6.5 mil­ lion. That same year a cross­ party agreement was signed to make a serious commitment to the coastal rail link.

However, there is still no progress or date to start the project from either side of the political spectrum.

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Today - my best day Come and enjoy our new cafeteria which is open for visitors

AGE CONCERN Marbella ­ San Pedro welcomed Dr Horst W Reckert Phd to speak to an invited audi­ ence earlier in November.

Horst is a renowned psy­ chotherapist and life coach. He is also an inter­ national expert in Hypno­ sis/NLP, author with a credited 136 publications and television appear­ ances.

His presentation cen­ tred on three key actions that will help everyone look at life with a more positive mind set.

Key Action 1. Be grate­ ful that you wake up each morning (because not ev­ eryone does) and say the following mantra 15 times. “Today will be my BEST day.” It’s unlikely that you will feel an im­ mediate impact but your subconscious is being trained to accept and benefit from the repeti­ tion.

Key Action 2. Think

Dr Horst W Reckert Phd.

back to your childhood and recall something that you really enjoyed but no longer do. Could be something as simple as painting, drawing, read­ ing, writing. Each one of us will have their own list. Possibly, in a few cas­ es we may still be able to engage in some form of sport/activity. Look at the possibilities and see if

you can bring back that joy once again into your life Key Action 3. Perhaps a little controversial but imagine that everything you do will impact on your place in the ‘after­ life’. It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe in that particular end result.

What IS important is the action you take in making time to improve someone else’s life and put a smile on their faces.

These simple acts bring their own rewards and will help our own feelings of positivity and well­be­ ing. In other words, ‘Liv­ ing is giving’.

Horst is an inspiring speaker who will be re­ turning in the future. We are grateful for his time and the interest and lively conversations his talk en­ gendered.

He can be contacted di­ rectly at kontact@dr­ reckert.de.

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EUROPEAN UNION recy­ cling regulations have not succeeded in removing Camembert from its dis­ tinctive matchwood box.

French cheesemakers were aghast when a closer look at the small print in directives on streamlining and optimising waste management suggested that Camembert could no longer be ripened and sold in wooden boxes.

This process gives the cheese its creamy texture and recognisable smell, but wood is difficult to re­ cycle sustainably. At the same time, transferring

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Camembert boxes ticked

CAMEMBERT: No plastic packaging for Controlled Designation of Origin cheeses.

Camembert to problem­ free plastic containers would result in an uniden­ tifiable ‘sweaty and flab­ by’ product, cheesemak­ ers complained.

“Packaging them in plas­ tic would be a gustatory and environmental aber­

ration,” declared Laurence Sailliet, a French Euro­MP belonging to the People’s Party, the biggest group in the European parliament.

“Europe must know how to protect the envi­ ronment, but never to the detriment of the specific

characteristics of its mem­ ber states,” she added.

Such was the outraged outcry that the EU’s Envi­ ronment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius had to pledge beforehand that Brussels would ensure that raw­milk, non­indus­ trialised Cambembert cheeses bearing the Con­ trolled Designation of Ori­ gin label would still be sold in the familiar round box.

As expected, the Euro­ pean MPs November 22 voted to permit the matchwood boxes for Camembert as well as Pont l’Eveque and Mont d’Or. “We have saved our Camemberts,” said re­ lieved French free­trade Renew Europe legislator Valerie Hayer after the vote.

Olympics shadow WITH less than a year until the much­anticipated Olympics in Paris, the city’s transport infrastructure finds itself fraught with problems and teeming with frustrated commuters and disgruntled tourists.

In a candid revelation on the Quotidien talk show

aired on TMC TV, Anne Hi­ dalgo, the mayor of Paris, acknowledged that while the city is gearing up for the Games with its dazzling infrastructure, two thorns persistently prick at the side, transport and the is­ sue of homelessness.

“We’ll have the Games

Hoover Table 2023

THE Hoover Table competition is so­called because of the fa­ mous Invisible Guest Dinner given by Herbert Hoover in 1920 in New York, during which guests were served only rice, potatoes and cocoa. The contestants, all young people from the Cookery School in Kraków, were tasked with preparing a three­course meal using these obligatory ingredients.

The finals of the competition took place on November 13 and the jury consisted exclusively of donors: American and Polish companies, which once again showed their support for the Hoover Table campaign. Their task was to evaluate not only the taste and appearance of the dishes themselves, but also their presentation, the way they were served and the involvement of all team members.

The winning team was ‘Fiorentina’, led by the restaurant’s chef Robert Koczwara. The winning dishes consisted of a starter of baked potato with the bryndza sheep milk cheese and smoked trout, main course: spinach risotto with chanterelles and parmigiano reggiano, and dessert: a chocolate cake with chocolate glaze and hot plums.

Also deserving of congratulations is the Fiorentina restaurant team, whose commitment led their team to victory. However, all the young people from this special school have gained anoth­ er new experience: culinary skills they can use in the future.

infrastructure ready, but there are two things for which we will not be ready,” she confessed, pointing directly at the ele­ phant in the room.

Transport, in particular, emerges as a labyrinth of challenges. “We’re still grappling with daily trans­ port woes, struggling to at­ tain the comfort and punc­ tuality craved by Parisians,” she admitted with a furrowed brow.

“There are pockets where the transport won’t be up to speed.”

Transport Minister Clement Beaune, a close confidant of President Em­ manuel Macron, has joined the chorus of disapproval.

In a scathing remark on social media, he pointed out Hidalgo’s conspicuous absence from crucial com­ mittee meetings discussing the city’s transport infras­ tructure.

“Mrs Hidalgo is not there, does not participate in work meetings but has an opinion for others.

What respect she has for our public officials and for Parisians!” he exclaimed.

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NORWAY Be prepared WHILE emphasising that Norwegians lived in a safe and stable society, the government pointed out that the country was vulnerable as it depended on power, water supply and the internet. It was vital for all households in Norway to ensure they had a store of basic supplies, including food and fuel, that could support them for at least three days “if a disaster or crisis occurred.”

Test case NEW but mild Covid variants have infected thousands of Norwegians in recent weeks with previously quiet vaccination centres filling up and a sevenfold rise in sales of self-testing kits. The Health ministry changed the status of Covid to ‘no longer especially dangerous’ on November 22 and doctors are now saying that for most people it was not necessary to test for the virus.

SWEDEN

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Vietnam visitor CROWN PRINCE FREDERIK met Vietnam’s vicepresident, VoThi Anh Xuan, during her recent visit to Denmark. Speaking in Copenhagen on November 22, the prince said Xuan's visit would contribute to the consolidation of the relations between Denmark and Vietnam, while working to implement agreements within the framework of their Green Strategic Partnership.

IRELAND Join the club IRELAND’S government is submitting a formal application to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) as an associate member. Research minister Simon Harris announced that CERN will consider the application in mid-December and declared, “I really want to thank my department officials for all of their work.

We are on the cusp of something significant.”

Debs’ delight

VIETNAM VISIT: Vice-president VoThi Anh Xuan with Crown Prince Frederik.

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GERMANY

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FRANCE

DEBS or Grads are formal balls for school leavers and each year Debs Ireland organises a search to find Ireland’s Best Dressed Debutante, with the list now whittled down to 10 finalists before voting begins. This year’s overall winner, selected by Debs Ireland, Assets Model Agency and website votes, will win a holiday for two to New York and an Assets Model Agency contract.

PORTUGAL

Losing battle

Snakes alive

Olympic wrath

Pricey street

TESLA employees in Sweden are on strike, the first time this has happened to the company anywhere in the world. The country has one of Europe’s strongest labour movements and as more than 90 per cent of workers are covered by collective bargaining agreements supported by employees and employers, observers predict that the company has picked a fight it cannot win.

THE German Association for Herpetology and Terrarium Science (DGHT) named the endangered common European adder, the only snake found beyond the Arctic Circle, as its ‘Reptile of the Year’.

Adders are severely threatened in Germany as they are at risk from climate change, the DGHT said, since they thrive in colder environments and should be protected by conservation measures.

PARIS booksellers are furious about plans to remove the same stalls they have occupied since the 19th century for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. In a trial run, irate stallholders looked on as cranes lifted their kiosks, with one telling a news source that the Olympic Games would succeed in making them disappear, something that two wars could not achieve.

RUA GARRETT in Chiado (Lisbon), where yearly rentals for shops and restaurants cost €1,500 per year per square metre, is the country’s most expensive street according to the Main Streets Across the World survey by consultants Cushman & Wakefield’s. Rua Garrett was ranked 29th worldwide, with first place going to New York’s Fifth Avenue rentals at €20,384 per square metre per year.

Written words

Russian links

Heaven-sent

Scoot along

THE 39 volumes of Swedish Academy’s dictionary have just been sent to the printers, 140 years after work on their 333,111 pages first began. Not only will the earliest tomes eventually need to be revised to include modern terms but only 200 sets of the multiple volumes will be printed, primarily for use by researchers and linguists, although the text will also be available online.

GERMAN publisher Hoffmann und Campe announced it will stop selling books by Hubert Seipel, a leading author, filmmaker and an expert on Russia. Information arising from the Cyprus Confidential investigation into offshore services, revealed Seipel had received at least €600,000 in undisclosed payments from companies linked to Alexei Mordashov, an oligarch close to Putin.

STRASBOURG’s fire department, called out after smoke was seen coming from a 50-centimetre diameter hole in the roof of a car parked on the outskirts of the city, decided it was caused by a meteorite. There was no trace of whatever had pierced the bodywork and fuel tank ‘either because the object was so small we couldn’t find it, or because it disintegrated on impact’.

SIXTY-NINE per cent of electric scooter users in Portugal are men, most of whom use them to get to work and college or as a complement to public transport, technology company Bolt found.

Average age is between 18 and 34, which Bolt saw as positive, since it demonstrated that mobility was increasingly adopted by more people who were also using them for longer journeys.

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BELGIUM

ITALY Whistle stop FRANCESCO LOLLOBRIGIDA, brother-in-law of Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni, faced criticism for ordering a Naples-bound high-speed train which was already running late to make an unscheduled stop after it was delayed again south of Rome. The minister and his entourage alighted in Ciampino where a waiting car drove them to Caivano near Napoles for an official engagement.

Pope speaks GENDER-BASED violence took the lives of 50 women this year in Italy and the murder of 22year-old student Giulia Cecchettin by a possessive boyfriend earlier in November demonstrated the need to educate men in forming healthy relationships, Pope Francis said. “To communicate is to form people. To communicate is to form society,” he declared while speaking to journalists.

THE NETHERLANDS

Cost conscious

Naming names

TIGER mosquitoes from Asia, have spread throughout the Netherlands apart from the most northerly provinces, food standards agency NVWA said. Stop Invasieve Exoten campaigners explained the mosquitos were often found in used tyres, suggesting drivers had inadvertently brought them back home from holidays in southern Europe where they are becoming endemic.

HIGHER food prices, which have risen by around 20 per cent in two years, are influencing both consumer choices in Finland and cashflow for the food supply chain, a recent survey found.

Seventy-two per cent of respondents said price was a factor in their purchasing decisions while a preference for domestic products was a major consideration for 46 per cent of consumers.

LAST year 1,120 people changed their surname in Belgium in a long expensive procedure, although a bill put forward by the country’s Green parties has now been approved by the Parliamentary Justice Committee. Under the new law, everybody will be given the right to change their surname once in a lifetime if they switch to their other parent’s family name or a combination of both.

Going Dutch

Record winter

E-tandem launch

FINAVIA, Finland’s airport operator, has opened 24 new direct flights to more than 130 global destinations throughout the winter months as well as numerous new international connections.

Finavia is also seeing record numbers for Lapland flights with airlines offering an additional 240,000 additional passenger seats this winter, of which 150,000 were allocated to Rovaniemi Airport.

THE e-bike and electric scooter-share company Pony announced plans to launch its tandem ebike, the Double Pony, in Brussels early next year.

The world’s first and only two-seater e-bike, which is designed to resemble a motorcycle, has been specifically engineered for shared use enabling to people to travel comfortably for up to 100 kilometres at speeds of 25 kilometre per hour.

Buzz off

AFTER the UK left the European Union, universities in the Netherlands seized the opportunity of attracting more students from the EU and elsewhere by offering more courses in English. If a proposed parliamentary bill goes through, this will require universities to conduct fewer classes in English and oblige them to switch most of their coursework back to Dutch.

FINANCE CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement included options to sell the state’s 38.6 per cent holding NatWest which was bailed out during the 2008 financial crisis. The government will explore the possibility of offering the shares to the public, unlike pre­ vious sales which were limited to financial institutions.

Home-grown ZARA, owned by Inditex, and Banco Santander were again the only Spanish companies present in Best Global Brands 2023, which lists the 100 most valuable global brands. Zara moved up four places to be ranked in 43rd position, while Santander, ranked 77th, once more retained its title as the Eurozone’s leading bank.

Jobs cut CAPITA, the London­based outsourcing specialist which collects the BBC’s television li­ cence fees, intends to dismiss up to 900 staff in a move that will enable it to save an annual £60 million (€68.8 million). The move comes while Capita is re­ covering from a £25 million (€28.7 million) Russian ran­ somware attack in March.

Cap fits BRUSSELS announced that the Spanish government can contin­ ue to cap energy bills for a fur­ ther six months until June 2024.

Although this was due to be phased out at the end of 2023 Madrid argued that despite the easing of the energy crisis over the past year, commodity prices were still ‘highly uncertain’.

VAT trap MARK WAINWRIGHT, director and co­owner of luxury jew­ eller Boodles, condemned the government’s decision to end VAT­free shopping in 2021 as a ‘spectacular own goal’. It was unhelpful for retailers and had hit tourist spending on luxury items, hotel stays and eating out as well as luxury items, Wainwright told the Times.

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investment in Endesa by principal shareholder, Italy-based Enel, which foresees a 10 per increase in Spain’s demand for electricity over the next three years.

€9 billion

Banco Popular let-down

BANCO POPULAR share­ holders and creditors learnt on November 22 that they will not receive any compensation.

The European Single Resolution Board (SRB) approved the rescue and acquisition of the failing Madrid­based bank by Santander for a symbolic €1 six years ago. Although shareholders and some bondholders took losses, the deal avoided the use of public money while maintaining financial sta­ bility.

On June 7, 2017, Banco Popular had a stock mar­

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EMILIO CAMACHO: Banco Popular president in June 2017.

ket value of approximate­ ly €1.3 billion, while around €1.9 billion of sub­ ordinated and convertible bonds were written off.

Nevertheless, both

Linda Hall AN Abu Dhabi­backed investment fund hopes to take control of The Telegraph ‘within weeks’.

Lloyds Banking Group put the pub­ lishing group’s parent company, Bermu­ da­based B.UK owned by the Barclay family, into liquidation in June with £1.2 billion (€1.38 billion) in unpaid debts.

The sale process started in October.

Now RedBird IMI, funded chiefly by Abu Dhabi royalty and headed by for­ mer CNN chief Jeff Zucker, hopes to halt the auction of the Telegraph newspa­ pers and Spectator by financing the debt repayment.

“We will continue to cooperate fully with the government and the regula­ tor,” RedBird maintained, adding that any transfer of ownership would be subject to regulatory review.

Off the boil

LE CREUSET luxury cook­ ware’s UK sales dipped by al­ most 20 per cent to £47.9 million (€54.9 million) in 2022.

Pre­tax profits fell to ap­ proximately £2 million (€2.3 million) compared with £3.5 million (€4.01 million) in 2021 when the company enjoyed significant growth as people turned to cooking from scratch during lockdown.

Le Creuset UK’s managing director Nick Ryder attribut­ ed the decline to “changing spending patterns” and in­ creased costs in the post­ Covid world.

“The market we operate in has seen a decrease in spend,” Ryder said.

Brussels and Madrid wel­ comed the deal as a test of bail­in rules, with in­ vestors and creditors bearing the brunt in a bank rescue.

In 2020, the SRB argued that Banco Popular share­ holders and creditors were not entitled to com­ pensation as they would not have received better treatment had the bank gone into liquidation.

Shareholders including Mexican businessman An­ tonio del Valle, lodged an appeal against this deci­ sion with the EU’s General Court. This has now been turned down but he and other shareholders and in­ vestors were given two months and 10 days to raise an appeal to the Eu­ ropean Court of Justice.

“The Telegraph’s operations will be solely managed by RedBird Capital, Abu Dhabi’s US private equity partner in RedBird IMI,” the statement continued, stressing that editorial matters would

be ‘distanced’ from the Gulf state.

Redbird would provide a £600 million (€689.5 million) loan, secured against the Telegraph and Spectator, plus ‘a loan of a similar amount’ secured against other Barclay family businesses and commercial interests.

Meanwhile, Lloyds is weighing up whether the RedBird repayment plan complies with anti­money laundering and Know Your Client regulations.

Should no problems be detected, the bank would have to return the publica­ tions to the Barclay family, regardless of their plans to sell on the assets.

A rival consortium headed by hedge fund chief, Sir Paul Marshall, has called on the government to intervene “to protect press freedom” and prevent Barclays’ debts from facilitating an Abu Dhabi takeover of the Telegraph.

State pension boost

Making a move

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DAILY TELEGRAPH: The newpaper’s original Fleet Street location.

CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement brought good news for pen­ sioners with state pensions increasing by 8.5 per cent.

This remains in line with the normal lev­ el of earnings, ignoring the impact of bonuses on wage figures which would have meant a lower increment of 7.8 per cent.

The full new pension will rise from £203.85 (€233.95) a week to £221.20 (€253.80) or an annual £11,502 (€13,197).

Hunt’s decision meant that the ‘triple lock’ continues and pensions will increase each April in line with whichever is higher between the previous September’s Con­ sumer Prices Index inflation figure, the av­ erage increase in UK wages or 2.5 per cent.

Despite earlier speculation that Hunt was planning to slash Inheritance Tax by half from 40 per cent to 20 per cent, this failed to materialise.

BIG FOUR accountancy firm EY is considering a move from its More London head­ quarters near London Bridge.

The company’s 25­year lease is due to expire in 2026 although UK media sources said that no firm decision has yet been taken.

The review was still at an early stage and would take into account the 10­storey building’s office occupancy levels, the same sources added.

The company had already adopted a hybrid work policy in 2021 and EY was currently “examining its options” now that working from home has revolutionised professional activities.

Crypto control FORTY­EIGHT countries signed up to the Organisation for Economic Co­operation and Development (OECD) crypto­asset reporting framework (CARF) by 2027.

These countries, which include the EU, the UK, Gibraltar and the US, will integrate CARF into do­ mestic law and activate exchange agreements by 2027. The agree­ ment recognised that ‘timely and consistent implementation of CARF’ was necessary to ensure global tax transparency achieve­ ments were not eroded by the growing global crypto­asset mar­ kets.

“This is a major step forward,” Mathias Cormann, the OECD’s sec­ retary­general, said. “It marks an­ other milestone towards a widespread and co­ordinated ap­ proach to combatting tax evasion.”

Good as gold GOLD is once again providing a refuge in difficult times.

It reached its maximum price of $2,063 (€1,896) per ounce during the Covid pandemic in August 2020, and gold’s price has climbed by 9 per cent following the Hamas attack on Israel on October.

It now fetches $1,991(€1,830) per ounce, prompting experts to predict that it will at least maintain this level owing to the Middle East conflict.

Unsurprisingly, central banks are the best customers for gold, with the People’s Bank of China alone making purchases for 10 consecu­ tive months, acquiring 217 tons be­ tween November 2022 and Au­ gust 2023.

Dividend promise INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP (IAG) pledged to resume paying dividends once its books and in­ vestment plans were ‘secure’.

The company, which owns Iberia, British Airways, Vueling and Aer Lingus, distributed €4.1 billion in dividends and buybacks be­ tween 2016 and 2019 but has not paid shareholders since 2019, hav­ ing withdrawn its final dividend owing to Covid. The company’s losses reached €2.97 billion in 2021 but recovered in 2022 with a posi­ tive result of €1.225 billon.

IAG is now targeting a medium­ term operating margin of between 12 and 15 per cent, compared with 13.5 per cent over the first three quarters of 2023.

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-5,50

-0,52%

136,51K

Mondi

1.352,23

-7,00

-0,51%

42,96K

THE ABOVE TABLE USES THE CURRENT INTERBANK EXCHANGE RATES, WHICH AREN’T REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RATE WE OFFER

Barclays

141,40

-0,20

-0,14%

1,52M

National Grid

1.008,00

-1,00

-0,10%

251,18K

Barratt Developments

498,80

+3,80

+0,77%

157,54K

NatWest Group

206,40

+0,40

+0,19%

540,66K

7.800,0

+6,0

+0,08%

8,74K

+3,40

+0,59%

98,89K

Aviva

Berkeley

4.574,0

+12,0

+0,26%

4,16K

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BHP Group Ltd

2.437,00

-23,50

-0,95%

37,63K

Ocado

574,40

BP

472,10

-4,40

-0,92%

1,73M

Persimmon

1.259,5

+2,5

+0,20%

33,13K

89,36K

Phoenix

476,30

-0,70

-0,15%

114,92K

Prudential

916,80

-4,80

-0,52%

113,74K

British American Tobacco 2.552,0

-3,0

-0,12%

British Land Company

346,10

+0,60

+0,17%

249,00K

BT Group

122,45

+0,50

+0,41%

866,11K

Bunzl

2.979,0

+6,0

+0,20%

11,46K

Burberry Group

1.516,0

-10,5

-0,69%

43,68K

Carnival

1.008,5

+8,5

+0,85%

33,07K

Centrica

148,00

-0,20

-0,14%

613,85K

Coca Cola HBC AG

2.180,4

-0,6

-0,03%

31,49K

Reckitt Benckiser

5.412,0

+6,0

+0,11%

39,04K

Relx

3.061,50

+12,00

+0,39%

149,92K

Rentokil

450,90

-4,10

-0,90%

110,35K

Rightmove

541,80

+32,60

+6,40%

1,31M

Rio Tinto PLC

5.460,0

-26,0

-0,47%

103,08K

Rolls-Royce Holdings

238,90

-2,20

-0,91%

869,45K

Sage

1.121,50

+17,50

+1,58%

183,96K

Samsung Electronics DRC 1.363,00

-5,00

-0,36%

0,62K

Schroders

400,0

-1,1

-0,27%

53,74K

Scottish Mortgage

712,90

+0,60

+0,08%

141,80K

Segro

813,60

+5,00

+0,62%

110,34K

Severn Trent

2.713,0

+7,0

+0,26%

16,76K

Shell

2.559,6

-35,0

-1,35%

506,83K

Smith & Nephew

1.025,19

+0,50

+0,05%

37,52K

Smiths Group

1.649,00

+3,00

+0,18%

12,17K

Spirax-Sarco Engineering 9.248,0

+56,0

+0,61%

3,33K

SSE

1.819,00

-1,00

-0,06%

72,29K

St. James’s Place

657,60

-4,20

-0,64%

66,66K

Standard Chartered

669,00

+1,60

+0,24%

122,33K

Taylor Wimpey

127,45

+1,15

+0,91%

619,27K

Tesco

283,30

-0,50

-0,18%

1,75M

Tui

491,40

0,00

0,00%

70,95K

Compass

2.076,00

+6,00

+0,29%

66,77K

CRH

4.883,0

-28,0

-0,57%

32,23K

Croda Intl

4.561,0

+2,0

+0,04%

5,11K

DCC

5.352,0

+22,0

+0,41%

9,58K

Diageo

2.826,0

+2,0

+0,07%

131,72K

DS Smith

281,50

-0,70

-0,25%

111,37K

EasyJet

408,40

+2,90

+0,72%

193,97K

Experian

2.909,0

-2,0

-0,07%

46,77K

Ferguson

13.280,0

-55,0

-0,41%

1,04K

Flutter Entertainment

12.485,0

-135,0

-1,07%

23,39K

Fresnillo

551,60

+23,00

+4,35%

245,74K

Glencore

445,60

-2,65

-0,59%

731,75K

GSK plc

1.425,00

+2,40

+0,17%

278,71K

Halma

2.132,0

+8,0

+0,38%

35,28K

Hargreaves Lansdown

709,00

-0,20

-0,03%

78,68K

Hikma Pharma

1.754,50

-3,50

-0,20%

9,26K

Unilever

3.793,0

-7,0

-0,18%

124,62K

HSBC

607,10

-2,40

-0,39%

965,56K

United Utilities

1.110,00

+1,50

+0,14%

56,34K

IAG

153,87

+0,50

+0,33%

467,50K

Vodafone Group PLC

71,39

-0,33

-0,46%

2,00M

Imperial Brands

1.851,38

+13,00

+0,71%

85,92K

Whitbread

3.202,0

-13,0

-0,40%

46,54K

Informa

744,80

-1,60

-0,21%

40,37K

WPP

707,80

+1,00

+0,14%

49,63K

DOW JONES CLOSING PRICES 27 NOVEMBER

COMPANY

PRICE

CHANGE

CHANGE% VOLUME(M)

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

95,95 164,42 265,46 189,97 220,00 247,36 144,90 48,36 58,57 51,67 339,15 310,70 193,41 155,18 43,96 152,50 153,54 282,54 101,87 377,43 107,64 151,38 224,38 177,54 547,10 37,41 254,30 20,85 156,06 96,06

+0,58 +0,63 +0,87 -1,34 +0,09 +1,35 +0,57 +0,28 +0,15 +0,27 +0,51 +1,50 +1,10 +0,05 +0,29 +1,68 +0,21 +0,61 +0,19 -0,42 -0,28 +0,36 +0,54 +1,46 +3,34 +0,06 +0,58 +0,16 +1,39 +0,99

+0,61% 1,06M +0,38% 936,61K +0,33% 661,92K -0,70% 24,04M +0,04% 2,31M +0,55% 981,57K +0,39% 3,86M +0,58% 7,92M +0,26% 4,74M +0,53% 1,68M +0,15% 460,10K +0,49% 1,26M +0,57% 1,07M +0,03% 1,80M +0,66% 13,03M +1,11% 3,35M +0,14% 3,50M +0,22% 1,22M +0,19% 3,14M -0,11% 9,38M -0,26% 2,44M +0,24% 2,12M +0,24% 1,86M +0,83% 399,20K +0,61% 1,13M +0,16% 6,77M +0,23% 1,62M +0,77% 4,32M +0,90% 4,66M +1,04% 5,44M M - MILLION DOLLARS

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1.743M 15.62M 983,756 2.11M 10.973M 1.055M 25,119 576,727 438,844 473,808 27,401

-4.51% -4.10% -3.84% -3.57% -3.54% -3.34% -3.27% -3.14% -2.99% -2.60%

1.256M 490,167 174,627 227,797 88,021 1.111M 43,079 156,477 8.159M 259,374

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BUSINESS EXTRA Riders rights BRITAIN’S Supreme Court upheld previous judge­ ments by ruling Deliveroo riders are self­employed contractors without the right to collective negotia­ tions on pay and conditions.

The IWGB union, which has fought on the riders’ behalf since 2017 and claims they should be classed as em­ ployees, is considering chal­ lenging the decision under international law.

Big buildup TURNER and Flatiron, sub­ sidiaries of Spain’s ACS com­ pany, have won contracts totalling €1.3 billion in the US. The construction com­ panies will be responsible for the second phase of San Diego airport, a hospital in Georgia, an extension to the Johnson and Johnson build­ ing in Florida and an innova­ tion centre at the University of Texas.

30 November - 6 December 2023

Grangemouth blow

GRANGEMOUTH, Scotland’s only oil refinery, is to close.

Soaring energy costs com­ bined with a probable Labour victory next year had prompted the decision, Petroineos said.

Announcing its plans to cease refining, the joint ven­ ture between PetroChina and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos which runs the refinery said it would turn the installation into a fuel import terminal.

Grangemouth supplies most of the petrol and diesel

Photo credit: CC/tormentor4555

FINANCE

GRANGEMOUTH: Scotland’s only oil refinery due to lose in 2025.

Out of orbit

THE Lara Garcia family plan to sell their 33 per cent, €900 million holding in the Grupo Planeta publishing, education and audiovisual group.

The multinational reported revenues of €1.8 billion in 2022, with earnings of €350 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.

Planeta is owned by three branches of the Lara family and the Lara Garcias an­

nounced recently that they had engaged Morgan Stanley to carry out the opera­ tion.

Company sources declined to comment on the future Lara Garcia sale, but insiders pointed out that potential buyers would own only a minority holding while the re­ maining two­thirds of Grupo Planeta be­ longed to the Lara family who were com­ mitted to the group’s current strategy.

used in Scotland and the North of England but when processing ceases in 2025, both will depend on imports to cover their needs. Up to 500 jobs will also be lost.

Talking to a news source some weeks earlier, Petroi­ neos chairman Andrew Gardner warned that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s in­ tentions of banning new oil and gas projects in the North Sea would inevitably affect Grangemouth.

“We want to keep jobs and manufacturing here but Labour hasn’t understood that we need supplies,” Gardner warned in October.

“I need natural gas, ready, cheap and available as a feedstock,” he said.

Petroineos explained in an email which was sent to staff on November 22 that the Grangemouth plant would soon be unable to compete with “bigger, more modern and efficient refineries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.”

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New models NISSAN is expected to an­ nounce plans to build two new electric models in Sun­ derland, securing the future of the UK’s largest car factory which provides work for 6,000 people. According to Sky News reports, the Japanese manufacturer in­ tends to produce replace­ ments for the Qashqai and Juke crossover cars, with in­ vestment in the factory ap­ proaching £1 billion (€1.15 bil­ lion).

Cellnex sells WIRELESS telecommunica­ tions infrastructure and ser­ vices company Cellnex con­ firmed that it intends to sell all or part of its Austrian and Irish operations to reduce its debt and upgrade its credit rating.

This follows the Spanish multinational’s €730 million sale of a 49 per cent holding in its Swedish and Danish divi­ sions to US investment firm, Stonepeak, last September.

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AS part of an annual tradition dating back 76 years, a tree that has been felled in a forest in Norway will soon be on display in Lon­ don’s Trafalgar Square.

Grown in the Nordmarka forest located to the north of Oslo, the 62­feet­tall spruce will now be shipped to England. It will subse­ quently be installed and decorated with traditional Norwegian strings and lights before being unveiled on December 7 in the En­ glish capital’s lighting ceremony.

King Haakon VII of Norway was exiled in London with his gov­ ernment in 1940 after Germany invaded their country, but he con­ tinued to broadcast messages to his homeland via the BBC. In recognition of the support given to them during the Second World War, the nation has gifted a fir tree to the UK annually since 1947.

The official tree felling was presided over by Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Oslo. Accompanied by the British Ambassador Jan Thompson, and the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Patricia McAllis­ ter, the three took part in cutting the fir tree down.

Another tree has already been put in place near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The 40­foot Sitka spruce arrived from Northumberland’s Kielder Forest and was decorated with Christ­ mas lights after being placed in position by workmen using a crane.

IN a bizarre turn of events, a 74­year­old man in southern Germany found himself at the centre of an unexpected delivery mix­up after ordering a kitchen appliance online.

Instead of the eagerly awaited kitchen gadget, the man was startled to discover that the package contained several grams of marihuana and hashish. The peculiar incident, disclosed by the po­ lice on November 24, highlights the unintended consequences of a shipping mishap that left both

The minister’s action outraged opposition.

delays on all connections be­ tween Rome and southern Italy.

However, opposition politicians were unhappy, “Not everyone can afford to stop a train. I find Lollobrigi­

da’s behaviour arrogant and undignified,” criticised the leader of the opposition, Elly Schlein, who has asked him to appear in Parliament to explain himself.

Italy’s former prime minis­

Unexpected delivery the recipient and authorities puzzled. The mix­up occurred when two packages, destined for differ­ ent recipients, became entangled during the ship­ ping process.

The elderly gentleman, anticipating the arrival of his newly ordered kitchen appliance, was taken

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Traditional Xmas gift

ITALY’S agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, stopped a high­speed train last Tuesday to get off at an unplanned station to attend an inauguration on time. This act has outraged the opposi­ tion, which has called for him to appear before Parliament.

The train, which was two hours late, made an im­ promptu stop on the out­ skirts of Rome so that Lollob­ rigida, the brother­in­law of Prime Minister Giorgia Mel­ oni, could get off, according to an Italian newspaper.

“The stop at Ciampino has not caused any further de­ lays for passengers, no im­ pact on traffic and no addi­ tional costs for the company,” Trenitalia said in a statement, explaining the technical failure that caused

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aback when he opened the package to find a stash of marihuana and hashish. Faced with this unex­ pected and unrequested delivery, the bewildered recipient promptly contacted the local police to re­ port the unusual discovery.

In a twist that adds intrigue to the story, the po­

ter and current leader of the centrist Italia Viva party, Mat­ teo Renzi, said that if the facts are confirmed, he will, “ask for Lollobrigida’s resig­ nation in parliament. Minis­ ters can use state vehicles but they cannot stop the trains of all citizens,” Renzi said, calling the action, “an unprecedented abuse of power.”

2.7 million The gigabytes of data created on the internet every minute.

lice have chosen to keep details about the specific kitchen appliance under wraps ‘for tactical and in­ vestigative reasons’. The nature of the ordered item remains undisclosed, leaving room for specu­ lation about the type of appliance involved in this peculiar mix­up. As authorities delve into the inves­ tigation, crucial details about who the intended re­ cipient of the drugs was and whether they inadver­ tently received a new kitchen appliance instead remain shrouded in mystery.

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COSTA DEL SOL Love Actually at La Sala

30 November - 6 December 2023

Photo: La Sala

First ever screening.

LOVE ACTUALLY turns 20 this year. Released in November 2003 it’s often described as the greatest Christmas romcom of all time. Now, viewers can see the film at La Sala’s first ever screening at a Christmas Movie Night in the Ski Lodge at La Sala Puerto Banus on Tues­ day December 12 from 7pm

Benidorm mini break

AGE CONCERN of Fuen­ girola, Mijas & Benalmade­ na is planning a mini break in Benidorm from January 11 to 14. Benidorm is a hol­ iday town with a surprise up its sleeve: it’s a bubbly seaside resort on Spain’s eastern coast, the Costa Blanca with sandy beaches and fun­packed nights ­ but there’s another side too. Benidorm actually goes all the way back to 1325, so the winding, cob­ bled old town and Baroque domed church are as authentic as they come.

Staying in a four star ho­ tel around the Benidorm Plaza area just outside of the Old Town and close to Levante Beach, Age Con­ cern clients travel in a modern coach equipped with air­conditioning, indi­ vidual light, DVD, Radio­ CD, USB Port. The pick­up locations are in La Cala,

Fuengirola and Benal­ madena. The coach trans­ fer will take a comfort break approximately 90 minutes into the journey, followed by a lunch stop and a further comfort break before arriving in Benidorm. On the return the coach makes three comfort breaks. Pickup times are to be confirmed.

Included in the price is: return transport from your pick­up location; lunch on the journey to Benidorm; drinks reception upon ar­ rival and lunch before the return journey.

A volunteer from Age Concern will be on hand each morning from 8am to 9am at the hotel and also on call for emergencies on­ ly during the trip. For more details email events@age concernfym.com.

The closing date for bookings is Thursday De­ cember 7.

Photo: Flickr CC / Ron Cogswell

where you can enjoy the movie with popcorn, a glass of cava, a two­course festive din­

ner and a bottle of wine for two, all for just €48. Go along to La Sala on De­ cember 12 to start the festive season.

For information and bookings call: 952 814 145, WhatsApp: 620 152 963 or email: reservations @lasalabanus.com.

St. Lucia’s Day ON the Festival of Saint Lucia’s Day, Marbella council of foreign residents, part of Marbella Town Hall, is celebrating with spiced mulled wine and gingerbread cookie tasting on De­ cember 13 at the Plaza de la Iglesia de la Encar­ nación in Marbella at 6.30pm, in collaboration with the Swedish School of Marbella and SCANDI Supermarket. St Lucia’s Day, is a festi­ val of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish­speaking areas of Finland on De­ cember 13 in honour of St Lucia, one of the ear­ liest Christian martyrs.

ON Saturday, December 9 Restaurant La Gamba will be hosting QUIZINE. Food, drink and a quiz with great prizes and, of course, a raf­ fle. All takings, minus staff wages for that evening, will go to the PADS dog sanctu­ ary. That means the more you eat and drink, the more benefits the dogs will re­ ceive. Entry is €20 per per­ son, this includes free entry to the quiz and will also count towards your bill, so if your bill is €46 for instance, you only need to pay €26.

The prizes for the quiz will be vouchers for Restaurant La Gamba: 1st prize €100, 2nd €50, 3rd €25. The teams will be a maximum of four, tables must be booked in advance and will be yours for the evening from 5pm.

The quiz will start at 8pm.

Book now by calling 633 905 635.

Get dressed up photo: Flickr CC / Marco Verch

Spiced mulled wine being served.

The festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Scandinavia, and it is meant to bring hope and light during the dark­ est time of the year.

Charity dinner ADANA is holding a Christmas dinner and dance on Friday, December 15 from 7pm until late at Duquesa Golf Club.

There will be a three­course dinner for €45 which includes a half bottle of wine per person.

Full entertainment by music artists Marlu and Frankie. The Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals (ADANA) is a charitable organisation on the Costa del Sol run by volun­ teers. Their aims are to pro­ mote love and affection for

Doggie quiz

dogs, to provide facilities for the shelter and care of aban­ doned, sick and injured dogs, while seeking new homes.

For bookings for this charity dinner and dance please email shelgee49@gmail.com.

AT San Pedro Church on De­ cember, 17 there will be a charity event to raise money for Daniel who needs special treatment for his illness. The event will be held in the

Photo: Gratis Graphics

Promoting love and affection for dogs.

Help Daniel church square of San Pedro de Alcantara and the organis­ er would appreciate any kind of help related to the hospital­

LA CALA Lions Christmas Par­ ty will be at La Sierra Cerrado del Aguila restaurant on Sat­ urday, December 9 at 8pm (doors open 7.30). Dress to impress and help them to help others. The event is rais­ ing money for charity and everyone will enjoy a three­ course Christmas Party meal and live music from Boogie Wonderland. Tickets at €45 per person, which include wine during dinner, are on sale at La Cala de Mijas Lions Charity Shop in Calla Torre­ molinos, La Cala de Mijas or call 637 185 533. ity industry: beer, soft drinks, alcohol, food etc and anything anyone would like to donate, so that they can hold a raffle.

During the day there will be continuous live music.

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By Kevin Fraser Park THE traditional Christmas con­ cert of the Fuengirola Munici­ pal Band will be held in the Parque de España on Friday December 1. The show, with free admission, will start at 8.30pm and will feature Christ­ mas songs and carols.

“The eagerly awaited con­ cert by the Municipal Band is coming, which we will be able to enjoy on December 1, the same day that we are going to have the Christmas lights switched on and celebrate the

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carol service at midday in place of the usual Sunday Ser­ vice.

Featuring the Camerata So­ togrande musical group, it will follow the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols format made popular by the annual broadcast from Kings College Chapel in Cambridge, UK. And, if that’s not enough to tempt you, the service will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Everyone is wel­ come.

Alarcón Campoy, will perform a repertoire of Christmas music comprising the following pieces: Sleigh ride, Adeste fide­ les, Ay del chiquirritín, A Christ­

mas festival, Song of the Drum­ mer Boy, How the Grinch stole Christmas, The Christmas song, The nightmare before Christ­ mas, A Classical Christmas and Villancicos.

“They will perform a medley of old, modern, Spanish, An­ glo­Saxon songs. It is one of the most beautiful and endearing concerts of the year, which is the starting point for us to be surrounded by all the sounds of Christmas and the warmth that gives us at this time of year,” Romero concluded.

Festive frolics

By Michael Carrington ENJOY an evening of music with one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular entertainers at Ricky Lavaz­ za’s Christmas Cracker.

Featuring the tunes of Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury and many more at the Sunset Beach Club in Benalmadena on Saturday, December 9 at 9pm (doors open 8pm).

It will be a night of festive fun and frolics guaran­ teed to get you into the Christmas spirit with spe­ cial guests Karen Danzig and Emma Prothero. Tick­ ets are €15 and reservations can be made by calling 695 887 366.

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A modern culinary delight amidst nature’s splendour JUST a few minutes outside the bright lights of Puerto Banus you will find a country road leading to what appears from the outside to be a luxury country retreat. This is the Gastro Grill restaurant Divot.

Divot is a new concept in Marbel­ la, this restaurant not only offers the best selection of meat on the market, but also a great variety of fish and pasta for diners looking for a unique dining experience.

The owners are Martins Vanags and Ben Mahdaoui, who have more than 20 years of experience in the sector. They have been working hand in hand as Head Chef and Maître for the last 12 years.

The heart of Divot is their grill.

Euro Weekly News spoke with one of the owners, Martin Vanags, who explained to us that many of their customers come on a recommendation and order their specialty steak without even opening the menu! Howev­

er, they also have many reg­ ulars, who enjoy trying dif­ ferent dishes that are made with passion daily from their imaginative menu.

The head chef explained to EWN that he could not choose just one favourite from the menu and eats a dif­ ferent meal every day.

Divot uses the best quality ingredients for their cre­ ations, offering an authentic gastronomy experience with unique presentations and in­ credible surroundings.

The location of Divot makes one feel as though they are in a luxury country retreat.

The restaurant has an ‘open plan’ concept and the views are 360 degrees, yet differ in every direction.

From one side you can en­ joy the dramatic mountains and beautiful lake, com­

plete with a 3ft fountain, whilst from another you can witness lush palm trees and greenery.

Their interior decor of rustic meets modern perfectly compli­ ments this, marrying the elegance of modern fine dining with the tranquillity of a luxury country re­ treat.

Customers can choose to sit in­ side or outside.

There is also live music played every night at Divot, with per­ formers often walking around the tables as customers sing and dance along through the evening.

Divot are open every day from 1pm until 11.30pm and it is im­ portant to call beforehand to make a reservation.

They also host many events, from birthday parties to wed­ dings and can accommodate spe­ cific needs.

Divot are also promoting their various Christmas menus so get in touch to reserve your table now.

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By Brian Bamford THE musical everyone should see: a 50th anniversary tribute to the musical Cabaret comes to Marbella on December 2 and 3 at the Ciudad de Marbel­ la Theatre.

Set in Berlin in the 1930s, the plot of Cabaret revolves around the romance of a young club singer with an American. But undoubtedly, the best contribution of this masterpiece is the use of songs and musical numbers that will show the parallel between the musical life of the clubs of the time and what happens in the outside world as fascism takes over Germany.

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CABARET: Has enjoyed a successful tour throughout Spain.

on stage returns to the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella, where it premiered, to close a success­ ful tour throughout Spain with more than 90,000 spectators.

With an impressive and inno­ vative scenography, the audi­

ESTEPONA Town Council is commemo­ rating the birth of the great composer García Fajer with a free concert at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre on Satur­ day December 2 at 8pm, performed by Kameliya Naydenova (violin) and Tomás Navas (classical guitar).

The concert also commemorates the creation of the García Fajer Foundation, on its 18th anniversary, by a duo formed by the new musical icon of the Founda­ tion, the Bulgarian violinist Kameliya Naydenova, together with Tomás Navas

ence will enjoy a careful selec­ tion of the best European bur­ lesques and cabarets.

Tickets: €18 amphitheatre and €23 boxes and stalls, avail­ able from www.mientrada. net or by phone: 902 646 289.

Free concert on classical guitar, a musician well known in Estepona for many years, who will perform a varied programme as soloists, and as a duo.

The García Fajer Foundation was creat­ ed on September 5, 2005 with the aim of recovering and promoting the legacy of García Fajer, considered the most influ­ ential Spanish composer of the 18th cen­ tury.

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An ode to global flavours FIGARO LA CALA, tucked away The main course brings a in the scenic La Cala de Mi­ medley of world favourites. jas, stands as a testament Must­tries include the to exquisite dining. In­ delectable Venetian Liv­ credibly, after less than er, Monkfish enhanced a year, we’ve secured with a Champagne the coveted number glaze, Confit Duck one spot on TripAdvi­ paired with a tangy sor. This achievement Cherry Sauce, and the speaks volumes about our succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand commitment to excellence, Tournedos Lamb - Redcurrant and and we wholeheartedly thank Rossini Steak.

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Begin the feast with Figaro’s appetisers, which set the stage for the ensuing gas­ tronomic spectacle. Standout starters in­ clude the refreshing Prosecco Asparagus, tender Scallops with Sorrel Puree, and the zestful Tobiko Sushi Roll. Special mention goes to the reinvented Mazara Prawn, a fresh twist on the traditional Pil Pil, part­ nered with a velvety tomato puree and the intriguing Blue Curacao Prawn Tem­ pura, boasting a unique shade.

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BENALMADENA will become the fashion capital of the Costa del Sol with two catwalk shows at the marina on De­ cember 1 and 2 at 7pm.

The mayor of Commerce, Raúl Campos, accompanied by the CEO of Nueva Moda, María José González, the de­ signer Teressa Ninú, and the CEO of Antonio Eloy Escuela de Peluquería, Eloy Moreno, launched the spectacular event ‘Benalmadena DModa’.

The event will feature haute couture and a talent contest for young designers, with the full collection to be exhibited in future editions. The CEO of Nueva Moda explained to the media that , “I was really look­

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FASHION SHOW: A talent contest for young designers.

ing forward to preparing this great catwalk in Benalmade­ na.” After thanking the town hall, she said the catwalk, “is not just a fashion show, but a platform to offer something different, a unique opportuni­ ty to strengthen ties between the business community and

our valued consumers.”

The mayor spoke of the support of the town hall for these initiatives because, “not only do they highlight the tal­ ent we have in the world of fashion, but also because they play a crucial role in boosting commerce and hospitality.”

French Christmas market THE French International School of Marbella in collaboration with the French Business Club in­ vites you to the first French­speaking Christmas market in Marbella on December 6 from 10am until 5.30pm.

The Ecole Française Internationale de Mar­

bella is at Calle Jacinto Benavente in Marbella and the market will have food, mulled wine and other drinks, workshops for children and adults, an ugly Christmas jumper competition, children’s Christmas songs, crafts, a book sign­ ing and, of course, the arrival of Saint Nicholas.

LAS LAGUNAS Theatre features three superb events as autumn turns to winter. Today, Thursday, November 30, at 8.30pm, they have classical music and dance with the ballet ‘Swan Lake’.

Ticket prices range from €28 to €36 and can be pur­ chased at classic stage.4tickets.es and, from 5pm, at the theatre.

On Saturday, December 2, at 5pm, the theatre is hosting the Tickles Group and their ‘Tribute to Singers’.

Forever songs for all the family. Ticket price is €10 and €8 plus and can be pur­ chased at www.dentralia. com and two hours before, at the theatre.

Finally, on Sunday, De­ cember 3, at 5pm, there is a great Christmas choir concert organised by the department of the Third Age in the town hall of Mijas. Admission is free.

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By Kevin Fraser Park TRAVELLING exhibition ‘Restauramar’ is passing through Estepona to raise public awareness about car­ ing for the sea in the face of climate change. The exhibi­ tion can be visited until De­ cember 2, from 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 6pm, at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, with free admission.

Through this initiative, the

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Caring for the sea Climate change event.

Provincial Council of Malaga, Malaga Más Viva and the Aula del Mar Mediterráneo Foundation, in collaboration with Estepona Town Council,

AFA charity dinner ON December 3, a charity dinner will be held from 7pm at the El Tejo winery for the benefit of AFA in Mijas. AFA provides comprehensive care for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other demen­ tia and to improve the living conditions of their relatives in the areas in which the disease affects the family unit. The menu for the evening is: Pate assortment or Prawn

Cocktail Bass Roteña style or Lemon Chicken Dessert: Cheesecake or Ice Cream.

The price is €25 plus a €5 donation to AFA. The price in­ cludes one bottle of wine for every two people or two soft drinks or two beers per per­ son. There will be live music and a charity raffle. To attend please call: 951 068 849.

want to convey to the public the need to conserve and re­ store marine and coastal ecosystems in the face of cli­ mate change.

The ‘Restauramar’ exhibi­ tion contains extensive de­ scriptive panels of the seabed, models, information material and other elements that will enrich the public’s knowledge of the marine en­ vironment.

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By Michael Carrington AGE CONCERN Marbella­ San Pedro is holding a pre­loved book sale to­ day, Thursday November 30 from 11am until 2pm at the San Pedro Age Con­ cern Drop­In Centre locat­ ed in the walkway called Pasaje Armando, which runs between Calle Cor­ doba (by Guzman shoe shop) and the Post Of­ fice/Oficina de Correos in Calle 19 de Octobre.

All types of English books will be on sale: thrillers, romance, travel, cookery, hobbies, boxed

12 Bars of Christmas

By Brian Bamford TICKETS are now on sale for Age Concern’s 12 Bars of Christmas Event being held in Fuengirola on Monday December 4 and the organis­ ers would like to thank all of the participating bars for their kind donations.

The route starts at Fibbers Bar in Torreblanca at 1pm and ends at Chaplins in

Fuengirola at 10pm. News about other supporting bars will be confirmed soon but, in the meantime, look out for posters while you take a stroll around Fuengirola.

For tickets contact 619 792 738 or directly from the Age Concern charity shop in Calle Francisco Cano in Los Bolich­ es. Tickets are €5 and include live music, raffles and prizes.

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Book sale sets etc, as well as some jigsaws available too. All are in very good condi­ tion priced at €1, (cash only please).

There are special offers for multibuys if you have

the right change. Four books for €3, eight books for €5. All proceeds will go to supporting English­ speaking older people living in Marbella and San Pedro.

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Its carefully designed and harmo­ nious facilities include 20 cosy rooms and 20 comfortable bungalows, two pools, two restaurants ­ Boho Restaurant and Bernie’s ­ both offer­ ing Mediterranean cuisine, and Bo­ ho Bar, a cocktail bar with a terrace overlooking the wonderful garden.

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By Kevin Fraser Park MIJAS will officially start the festive season this year with the switching­on of the Christ­ mas lights on Friday, Decem­ ber 1. The switch­on will take place at 7pm in Bulevar de la Cala de Mijas. Previously, at 6pm, a children’s performance is scheduled in Plaza de Tenen­ cia de la Alcaldía de la Cala.

Mijas Pueblo, La Cala de Mi­ jas and Las Lagunas, will be illu­ minated for Christmas but the lighting is just the starting point of the extensive programme planned for Christmas.

From December 1 to 17, the Plaza de la Constitución in Mi­ jas will host a Christmas mar­ ket with traditional products.

On Sunday, December 3 at 5pm, the Teatro Las Lagunas will hold a Christmas concert for the elderly with free admis­

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Christmas in Mijas

SWITCH-ON: The lighting up of Mijas on Friday evening.

sion and, on December 16 the Mijas Music Band will perform in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña at 7pm.

There will also be activities for children. The Father Christ­ mas Village will have a variety of themed workshops given by elves and other typical Christ­

mas characters. Father Christ­ mas will have his own house in which to welcome the children who want to come and leave Christmas wishes.

This village will be located in Butibamba Park in La Cala, in Andalucía Park in Las Lagunas and Plaza Virgen de la Peña in

Mijas Pueblo.

All of this without forgetting the important role that the musical groups will play. The Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host a large marquee with a stage where different groups from various Andalucian com­ munities will perform.

The celebration of the Three Wise Men’s Cavalcade will be the finishing touch to Christ­ mas. In Mijas Pueblo it will leave at 4.30pm from Avenida Virgen de la Peña, and will end in Plaza Virgen de la Peña.

In La Cala de Mijas the pa­ rade starts at 5pm from the Boulevard in front of the cul­ tural centre and finishes in Butibamba park. In Las Lagu­ nas, the parade will start at 5.30pm from the Mijas water park, ending at Avenida Miguel Hernández.

ESTEPONA Town Council is organising the ‘My First Nativity’ Painting Workshop for children aged between eight and 10 years old on December 1 and 2 in the Children’s Library of Padre Manuel Cultural Centre.

The painting workshop is free of charge and is aimed at children aged between eight and 10. The monitors will teach them the techniques to paint the ceramic figures of a Christmas Nativity in a quick and easy way.

The classes will be given by the instruc­ tors Antonia Macías Tirado, José Campos

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Nativity painting Visit Santa A nativity scene painting workshop.

Miralles and Carmen González Bracho, and will be held on the 1st, from 5pm to 7pm, and on the 2nd from 10am to 2pm.

BRING the kids because Christmas season starts with a Santa Party at Jack’s Bar & Kitchen in Sa­ banillas on December 3 from 5pm until 8pm.

There’ll be a special visit from Mrs Claus and one of her elves and the ticket price of €10 in­ cludes a photo opportu­ nity with Santa plus a lit­ tle treat. Pre­booking is advisable.

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ON Friday, December 1 in Estepona at Louie Louie Rock Bar, ‘Band of Gypsys’ will trip with you for a few hours to the psychedelia and power of Jimi Hendrix’s live performances.

The rock guitarist, singer, and com­ poser who fused American traditions of blues, jazz, rock, and soul with techniques of British avant­garde rock to redefine the electric guitar in his own image. Though his active ca­ reer as an artist lasted a mere four years, Hendrix altered the course of popular music.

The tribute group ‘Band of Gypsys’ from Malaga will play their extensive discography, recreating the energy of the concerts of that most progressive guitarist in rock history. The show starts at 11pm and tickets are €10 from the box office on the night of the event and advance reservation at woutick.es

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Festive concerts Photo: Facebook / Love

By Kevin Fraser Park THE Love to Sing international choir will be performing a series of Christ­ mas concerts at the following venues over the build up to the festive season: LOVE TO SING: Will be performing at various venues.

Manilva internation­ al Sweet Fayre at Camping Bellavista in Duquesa on De­ Plaza la Vendimia, Manilva. cember 1 at 5.30pm.

SOS Dog Charity Christmas Fayre on The Christmas fayre at The Flying December 16 at 11am at Las Galerias in Squirrel in Monte Duquesa square at Duquesa Port.

7.30pm on December 8.

And finally on Christmas Eve at 7pm, Saborea Manilva Gastronomical under Arkwright Arches in Duquesa Fayre on December 10 at 2.30pm in Port.

It’s time to celebrate ON December 1, 2 and 3, Ar­ royo de la Miel in Benal­ madena is holding an Inter­ national Christmas festival featuring: live entertain­ ment, local produce and in­ ternational food.

It’s taking place at Pueblo Sol Plaza at midday until midnight on Friday, Decem­ ber 1 and Saturday, Decem­ ber 2 and at midday until 8pm on Sunday, December 3.

It’s time to start celebrat­ ing Christmas.

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By Kevin Fraser Park ESTEPONA will welcome Christmas on Friday, December 1 with the switching on of the Christmas lights. More than 2,000 LED lights will form part of the Christmas lighting, which will also be installed on the new pedestrianised section of Avenida España.

To welcome Christmas, the town hall has organised an event which will take place from 7pm on the remod­ elled section of Avenida España, near the Primor perfume shop.

The switch­on of the lights will be accompanied by the Estepona pas­ toral groups ‘Nostalgia Navideña’ and ‘Jesús Cautivo’, as well as by Martina Pérez, who will perform some songs.

This year, the lighting will be placed in busy public spaces such as the gar­ dens of the Parque Botánico­ Orquidario, which will host various ac­ tivities during the Christmas festivities, the Plaza del Ajedrez and the remodelled seafront promenade.

In addition, Estepona will have two 14­metre fir trees in the gardens of the Parque Botánico­Orquidario and in the recently pedestrianised section of the Avenida de España. The other two, which are 12 and 10 metres high

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respectively, will be installed in Plaza Antonia Guerrero and Plaza del Aje­ drez.

In addition, a total of 114 arches of lights, seven and five metres long, 333

ornamental motifs, 143 12­metre strings and 140 curtains of light will be distributed throughout the town to il­ luminate the trees along the main av­ enues of the town.

Painting exhibition THE Casa de Las Tejerinas in Estepona will host an exhi­ bition by the Huelva painter Carmen Gómez Orta. The exhibition opens today, Thursday November 30 at 6pm and will be open to the public until January 11, with

free admission.

The exhibition, featuring paintings by the artistic painter, designer and interi­ or decorator, will open in Room 2 of the Casa de Las Tejerinas, located in the Plaza de las Flores. A de­

signer of abstract composi­ tions, she knows and han­ dles to perfection very pre­ cise techniques within the universe of bullfighting, na­ ture, the intricacies of ev­ eryday life, portraiture, na­ ture, the sea and other compositions.

The exhibition consists of 13 medium and large for­ mat works and is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 8pm, and Satur­ days from 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm.

Carmen Gómez Orta has been a professional painter since 1982. She studied at the ‘Arte 2’ School in Huel­ va, assimilating different drawing and painting tech­ niques. She stayed there for five years and since then her career has seen great success. She considers her­ self to be passionate about artistic painting and design, as well as a lover of illustra­ tion and a seeker of beauty and has held more than 30 art exhibitions, both inside and outside Spain.

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Game Party Photo: Fuengirola Town Hall

By David Hart THE Casa de la Cultura in Fuengirola will host a new edition of Game Party Fuen­ girola on December 2 and 3.

Attendees will be able to par­ ticipate free of charge in all kinds of digital activities from 11am until 10pm on Satur­ day 2 and from 11am until 9pm on Sunday 3.

Videogame tournaments, simulators, virtual reality, ar­ cade games and videogame programming workshops will be some of the activities on offer.

The aim, as pointed out by the councillor for Youth, Isaac Vargas, is to combine fun with learning, using new technologies. Access is free, although to participate in the tournaments and workshops it is recommended to register in advance at the Youth De­ partment facilities located in the Colores building.

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fers an original leisure alter­ native aimed at families, chil­ dren and young people.

The councillor said, “we have designed an activity de­ signed to bring young people closer to the world of video games, where we will offer

different workshops and tournaments. The idea is that they can enjoy the different activities in a community at­ mosphere and for this we will have Play Station 5, Play Station 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and we will also have a ‘gamers’ area with every­ thing enabled: computers, PCs, chairs, helmets. There will also be an area dedicated to the engine, with two sets of cars prepared with steer­ ing wheel, pedals and seats, as well as virtual reality.

“Once again we encourage the young people of Fuen­ girola to participate in the dif­ ferent activities that the town hall organises for them and, on December 2 and 3, we will be at the Casa de la Cultura to celebrate this new edition of the Game Party,” concluded Isaac Vargas.

By David Hart DREAM again this Christmas at the CaixaBank Soho Theatre, for the first time the Cirque des Sens lands in the centre of Malaga from De­ cember 6 to January 7. Cirque des Sens is an in­ ternational contemporary circus company that combines the strength of performers and acro­ bats to transport the spectator to a magical uni­ verse. A family show that talks about imagina­ tion, dreams, family and time.

A circus theatre play with which to enjoy im­ pressive acrobatic acts and hilarious comic situ­ ations generated by the characters of the Hotel Imagine. This is a story about dreams, those we have as children that with the passage of time and the monotony of everyday life we aban­ don or forget. It is a call to live a life full of happi­ ness, returning to our dreaming essence and to the values that move us from the heart.

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Cirque des Sens is where circus, theatre and dance merge to create highly emotional, highly visual works for all audiences.

Performances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 5.30pm and 8.30pm, Sundays at 6pm. Tickets are available from: teatrodelsoho.com.

Alhaurin festivities

By Michael Carrington THE town hall of Alhaurin el Grande has an­ nounced the extensive programme of events and activities planned for Christmas that will take place from December 1 to January 5. This year’s Christmas will be a novelty as the neigh­ bourhoods will play a major role in the activi­ ties.

The councillor for Fiestas, Ana Belén Or­ dóñez, during the presentation of the Christ­ mas programme, began with some evocative words about these festivities, “to talk about Christmas is to talk about memories and nos­ talgia, laughter and happiness. But above all of

family and solidarity. Christmas is special and brings us closer to our loved ones, which is why this local government team has tried to put to­ gether a programme where every corner of our town is imbued with Christmas feeling.”

In addition, the councillor wanted to thank the work being done by workers of the differ­ ent municipal areas so this programme can be carried out. Mayor Anthony Bermúdez also said a few words of recognition for the joint work being done by the municipal workers.

The full programme of events can be down­ loaded from the Alhaurin Town Hall website: alhaurinelgrande.es.

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Since 1987 Ku’Damm Berlin has served as a culinary haven for lo­ cals and tourists alike, it seam­ lessly marries traditional German flavours with local Spanish cui­ sine and the fresh allure of the sea.

It offers an unforgettable din­ ing experience, combining unique decor with beautiful views with delectable dishes.

Ku’Damm is a magical place where the sea meets the senses. From the mo­ ment you step through the large wooden doors, the unique ambiance of the place transports you to another world and time.

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meal, elevating traditional Ger­ man food to new heights.

Diners come from all over the world to enjoy Ku’Damm’s deli­ cious offerings, the restaurant caters for this by providing full menus in German, Spanish, En­ glish and Finnish, as well as inter­ national specials that are typical to each of these countries. In ad­ dition to their standard menu and children’s menu, they also offer a set menu of three full courses for €19.95.

Their dessert menu features German favourites like ‘Rote Grütze’ as well as crowd pleasers such as home­made tiramisu.

This boatside restaurant is per­ fect for those seeking a harmo­ nious blend of coastal beauty and delicious dining, making it a must for locals and tourists alike to visit. Ku’Damm is open every day from 12am until 11pm, only closing on Tuesdays.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT CONSPIRACY theorists are every­ where. Wearing my columnist hat, I have over the years, researched and in­ vestigated large numbers of these the­ ories; from Queen Elizabeth I being a man, to Area 51, the assassination of Kennedy, the death of Princess Diana and the Twin Towers attack etc. One thing I endeavour to do is to always re­ tain an open mind.

This can give you a clear advantage over these theorists ­ it is the one asset they most definitely do not possess!

Once a CT has its teeth into something, irrespective of any proof to the con­ trary, they are virtually impossible to shake off. With this in mind I thought I would delve a little further into the psy­ che of the compulsive theorists and what makes them actually tick.

According to one school of psychia­ try, the paranoia that drives individuals to constantly scan the world for dan­ gers and imagines the worst from oth­ ers, is a throwback to Neanderthal times. To mitigate threats from other tribes, these ancient humans needed to be suspicious of everything and every­ one, merely to survive.

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CONSPIRACY The doctors also reached the conclu­ sion that many theorists were people who retained manipulative unusual patters of thought, practised Machi­ avellianism, were insecure, lonely or stressed, which made them more in­ clined to believe in conspiracies and the supernatural.

These suspicious people are of course not always in the wrong. Al­ though some of their theories, ie that the earth is flat or the Moon landing didn’t take place ­ are laughable; there have been a number of instances where they were proven to be correct.

That the FBI was spying on John Lennon (True). Project Sunshine, where the US government was ac­ cused of stealing dead bodies to test for radiation after a nuclear explosion (True). That as far back as 1950, tobac­ co companies were fully aware smok­ ing was lethal and could cause cancer (True). That you can be spied on through your laptop camera (True ­ and worrying!).

On the other hand, some of their theories can be highly dangerous.

Those who believed the Covid pan­

demic didn’t exist could, if they were in charge, have been responsible for the death of millions. In 2016 the personal mail of John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager was hacked. He was found to have ordered large num­ bers of pizzas.

The conspiracy theorists decided that these orders were a code for a child sex ring run by members of the Democratic Party. The shop who supplied the piz­ zas was subsequently attacked by a man with a semi­automatic rifle! It was a miracle no one was killed. It ultimate­ ly transpired that Podesta really like pizzas!

All I can say to the conspiracy theo­ rists is keep believing what your heart and mind tells you. But please don’t pa­ tronise and pour scorn on others who hold a different point of view.

What about turning your efforts to the biggest conspiracy theory of all; that we are merely figments of our own imagination? Now that is one I would truly like your views on!

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Sunken secrets STEAMSHIP: The ship’s cargo has ignited speculation.

IN a captivating discovery beneath the depths of the Baltic Sea, divers stumbled upon the remnants of a German steamship, the Karlsruhe, which met its demise at the end of the Second World War. The ship’s cargo, resting 290 feet below the surface near the Polish seaside town of Ustka, has ignited excitement and specula­ tion.

Rumours of a potential treasure trove have emerged, suggesting that the crates on board may house the long­lost 18th­ century furnishings of the legendary Amber Room, plundered by German sol­ diers from a Russian royal palace.

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The Baltictech dive team, led by Tomasz Stachura, played a pivotal role in the discovery after more than a year of determined under­ water exploration.

The shipwreck, coinci­ dentally sharing its name with a Second World War German warship found off Norway recently, adds an intriguing layer to this his­ torical puzzle.

Both vessels, named Karl­ sruhe, pay homage to a city in Germany, intertwining their stories in the annals of wartime history.

If the crates on board the sunken Karlsruhe indeed contain the lost furnishings, this discovery could mark the unravelling of a decades­old enigma.

48 EWN 30 November - 6 December 2023 THE Italian city of Venice presented its official 2024 calendar on Thursday, November 23, which in­ cluded details about the proposed tax for visitors.

As announced in the mu­ nicipality of Ca’ Farsetti by Luigi Brugnano, the city’s mayor, the charge to enter the iconic destination has been set at €5.

This charge will have to be paid between the hours of 8.30am and 4pm by anybody wishing to enter Venice who is not staying in one of the city’s accom­ modation facilities for a to­ tal of just 29 days in the first year.

It starts with an uninter­ rupted block of 11 days,

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VENICE: Proposing to tax visitors to the city.

Riding the night train AN ambitious plan to start operating night trains with connections between major Euro­ pean cities has been announced.

From the end of 2024, the Nightjet rail com­ pany proposes to connect at least 25 cities in­ cluding Edinburgh, Copenhagen, Berlin, Ham­ burg, Madrid, Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vienna, Lisbon, Porto, Prague, and Budapest, with trains that travel up to 230 km/h.

This new initiative aims to offer travellers a unique, more relaxed and efficient alternative to air travel, with a move towards sustainabili­ ty and comfort.

With the whole world moving towards a greener future, Nightjet is aligning itself with the European Commission’s sustainability goals.

The transport sector’s target of cutting CO₂ emissions by 90 per cent by 2050 is definitely a

very ambitious target. In this context though, compared to air travel, the ‘hotels on rails’ con­ cept emerges as a greener and more efficient means of travelling.

With France already cutting the use of flights linking cities internally when they can be reached by train, and Spain looking to follow suit, train travel is looking more likely to be the future mode of transport across Europe.

In December 2021, Nightjet started operat­ ing routes linking Vienna and Munich, plus Zurich, Cologne and Amsterdam. Zurich and Rome were connected in 2023, with the com­ pany hoping to have lines linking Vienna and Berlin with Brussels and Paris ready by the end of this year.

Direct night train services between Barcelona and Zurich should be in service by December 2024.

from April 25 to May 1 in­ clusive. The fee will then be applicable on the Satur­ days and Sundays of May 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 25 and 26.

Similarly, it applies in June, on 8 and 9, 15 and 16, 22 and 23, 29 and 30, and on July 6 and 7, and 13 and 14.

There will be no charge on the Republic Day week­ end dates of June 1 and 2, and the Easter period is al­ so excluded from the scheme. The main part of the summer high season in August has been left with­ out any charge too.

The measure was devel­ oped in an attempt to de­ fine a new system of visi­ tor management and also discourage daily tourism in Venice in certain periods.

The trial will cost around €3 million, and a return of no more than €700,000 is expected. “This test is not designed to make cash, be­ cause it will cost us more than it will bring in. The aim is to measure the ef­ fect and eventual effec­ tiveness of the bookabili­ ty,” explained Brugnano.

1 in 3 The proportion of food produced that is wasted.

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Speaking European LATEST in our ongoing conversations with Europeans who have chosen to settle in Spain, we look to Ireland and Lynn McCabe who settled here 20 years ago.

Having spent several years in the hospitality sector in the Republic and with a number of small children, she decided with her partner that it was a great opportunity to move to Spain bringing their culinary experience to the Costa del Sol. Lynn explained “It was a great idea, the ‘Celtic Tiger’ was roaring and we catered mainly for British and Irish customers in Marbella.”

As her five children grew up in Spain, they effectively became bilingual which is a gift for any young person and although she understands a lot of Spanish, Lynn admits that whilst she tried to learn, there were too many English-speaking influences.

All of her children returned to Ireland for educational purposes, but four of them are back and happily settled in Spain.

When asked about any regrets in leaving Ireland Lynn said “I do miss members of my family, but the new technology means that I can be in regular contact with them and to be perfectly honest, I see a very different Dublin now compared to the one that we left 20 years ago.”

The family grew up loving the climate, spending a lot of time outdoors which meant

Lynn McCabe would do it all again.

that they all kept very healthy. “Now I love waking up to blue skies which certainly lift my spirits.”

Many complain about bureaucracy in Spain, but Lynn takes a very phlegmatic view saying “I am a migrant and if that is the way the Spanish operate then it is for me to fit in with them rather than the other way around and I can certainly cope with it. Looking back, I think Britain and Ireland would benefit with adopting some of the Spanish ways, I feel safe here and I would happily do it all again.”

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Heroic payout

CAIO BENICIO is the Brazil­ ian hero who on Thursday November 23 managed to take down the attacker who sent panic through Dublin city after stabbing four peo­ ple, including three children.

Benicio, a 43­year­old De­ liveroo delivery driver, was riding his motorbike when he saw a man with a knife at­ tacking a young woman in Parnell Square East. The Brazilian immediately got off his bike, removed his helmet and struck the attacker with it.

“I have two children my­ self, so I had to do some­ thing. I did what anyone would do. There were peo­ ple there but they couldn’t intervene because he was armed, but I knew I could use my helmet as a weapon,” he said.

Benicio came to Ireland to work after his restaurant burnt down in Brazil. He now hopes his children will be

Photo: GoFundMe / Buy Caio Benicio a pint

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This innovative structure spans 527 square feet and is engineered to withstand earthquakes up to 9.0 magni­ 3D-Printed homes revolutionise construction. tude. Featuring distinctive at­ tributes such as a palm­tree leaf roof and lofty nine­foot ceilings, this house sibilities of 3D printing in construction. is a testament to the transformative potential The adoption of 3D printing in construction of 3D printing technology in construction. addresses significant concerns within the in­ Collaborating with Danish architecture firm dustry. The traditional construction sector is a 3DCP Group and cement company Progreso, substantial contributor to greenhouse gas COBOD used three­metre­high walls in the emissions and resource consumption. Con­ construction, achieving the feat in a mere 26 crete, a primary material in construction, alone printing hours spread across seven days. This accounts for 8 per cent of global carbon diox­ pioneering architectural venture embraces or­ ide emissions due to its energy­intensive pro­ ganic shapes that were previously deemed fi­ duction process. However, 3D printing signifi­ nancially unviable or impractical with conven­ cantly reduces waste and environmental tional building materials like concrete blocks, impact, potentially halving the carbon foot­ which dominate the region’s construction print associated with construction. landscape.

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CAIO BENICIO: Bravely stopped the knife attack.

able to move with him to Dublin one day and he told RTE’s Liveline that the Brazil­ ian embassy had been in touch to award him a medal for his bravery.

And, in a heart­warming twist to the story, local resi­ dent, Paul Darcy, set up a Go­ FundMe page saying: “The man’s a hero and the least we can do is buy him a pint, so I’m asking everyone who can to to donate the price of a pint of Guinness in your lo­ cal so he knows the people of Dublin appreciate him.”

As of yesterday, the ‘buy

him a pint’ fund had reached nearly €300,000, enough to buy Caio Benicio over 50,000 pints!

Comments by donors on the GoFundMe included: “Your bravery stopped a ter­ rible attack on innocent lives.

The people of Dublin and Ire­ land can’t thank you enough for intervening. Wishing you and your family a happy life and all the very best for the future.”

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Violence erupts in Dublin VIOLENT scenes erupted on the streets of the Irish capital of Dublin on Thursday, November 23, the result of protesters taking to the streets following an incident earlier in the day. Three young children and a woman were injured after a ‘serious public order incident’ oc­ curred outside a primary school in Dublin’s North In­ ner City at around 1.30pm.

A suspect was detained fol­ lowing the attack with a five­ year­old girl, and a woman in her 30s said to have been ad­ mitted to hospital for treat­ ment to serious injuries.

The Garda immediately deployed a public order in an attempt to help uniformed officers control the disorder after signs of trouble started to brew.

Officers reportedly had bottles, fireworks and flares thrown at them and some were involved in skirmishes with the protesters.

Two double decker buses and a police car were set alight in Parnell Square East, while a Luas tram was at­

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Garda officers on the streets of Dublin, Ireland.

tacked and had several of its windows smashed on O’Connell Street.

Addressing the press out­ side Mountjoy Garda Sta­ tion, Commissioner Drew Harris, said: “I think there’s disgraceful scenes in terms of a major investigation, the maintenance of a scene and the gathering of evidence.

“We are drafting in re­ sources to deal with that and that will be dealt with properly. I’ve given full di­ rection to our resources here in respect of making arrests and bringing offend­

ers to justice.”

Harris continued: “It’s our responsibility to make sure that we police the streets, and part of that is we ask people to act responsibly and not to listen to the misin­ formation and rumour that is circulating on social media.”

Following the incident, the police said they were not ‘ruling out any motive’, but that it was not currently be­ ing treated as a terror­relat­ ed attack. It was a ‘stan­ dalone attack’, insisted Superintendent Liam Ger­ aghty at a press conference.

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Banishing under-eye circles

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The challenges of Vertigo VERTIGO, a sensation of dizziness or spinning, can be a disorienting and unset­ tling experience for many.

It disrupts the delicate equi­ librium that keeps us grounded. While the causes of vertigo vary, from inner ear issues to migraines, the impact on daily life is con­ sistent. Simple tasks be­ come daunting, and confi­ dence wavers.

In facing

DARK CIRCLES: Lifestyle choices will promote overall skin health.

THE quest for radiant, youthful eyes of­ ten leads to the exploration of various skincare solutions, with eye creams be­ ing a popular contender. While these products claim to banish dark under­ eye circles, the reality is nuanced.

Dark circles can stem from factors like genetics, lack of sleep, or dehydra­ tion. While eye creams may offer tem­ porary relief by hydrating the delicate under­eye skin, their efficacy varies. In­

gredients like hyaluronic acid and vita­ min C can brighten and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of dark circles.

However, a holistic approach involv­ ing sufficient sleep, a balanced diet, and hydration remains paramount.

While eye creams can be a valuable ad­ dition to a skincare routine, they work best when complemented by lifestyle choices that promote overall skin health.

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VERTIGO: Can be an unsettling experience for many.

vertigo, it’s crucial to seek professional guidance to pinpoint its root cause.

Treatment options may in­ clude exercises to improve balance, medications, or lifestyle adjustments.

Embracing a health­con­ scious routine, prioritising stress management, and staying hydrated are small

yet impactful steps.

Remember, you’re not alone in this journey. Un­ derstanding vertigo and taking proactive measures empowers individuals to regain control.

By fostering a holistic ap­ proach to well­being, one can strive to overcome the challenges posed by vertigo and embark on a path to­ wards stability and vitality.

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Stretch exercises for pain relief IN the quest for pain relief, in­ corporating simple stretch ex­ ercises into your daily routine can make a significant differ­ ence. These exercises not on­ ly alleviate discomfort, but al­ so promote flexibility and improve overall well­being.

1. Neck Tilts: Gently tilt your head from side to side, holding each position for 15 seconds. This releases ten­ sion in the neck and shoul­ ders, providing relief from common discomfort caused by prolonged sitting or stress.

2. Cat­Cow Stretch: Tran­ sition between arching your back upward (cat) and dip­ ping it downward (cow). This yoga­inspired stretch is excel­ lent for releasing tension in the spine, enhancing flexibili­ ty, and relieving lower back pain.

3. Seated Forward Bend: Sit with legs extended, reach­ ing towards your toes. This stretch targets the lower back and hamstrings, promoting blood flow and easing ten­ sion in the entire back region.

4. Child’s Pose: Kneel on

CAT-COW STRETCH: Releases tension.

the floor, sitting back on your heels and reaching your arms forward. This gentle stretch elongates the spine, releasing tension in the back and shoulders.

Incorporate these stretch­ es into your daily routine to experience the soothing ben­ efits of increased flexibility and reduced pain. Remem­ ber to perform each stretch slowly and deliberately, breathing deeply to enhance relaxation.

Neumologia THE temperature changes of this season can cause respiratory disorders and discomfort to which on many occasions, we do not give the importance they deserve, therefore, if you feel discomfort when breathing or suffer from any pathology, it is time to call us and take care of yourself again. Changes in tem­ perature can cause various respiratory disor­ ders thereby leading to discomfort. Should you experience any discomfort or feel un­ well, we can help you with it at our clinic.

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A holistic approach to wellness DENMARK boasts a health­ care system that epitomises the nation’s commitment to social welfare and well­being.

The Danish healthcare model is characterised by universal access, high­quality services, and a focus on preventive care.

Universal Access: In Den­ mark, healthcare is a funda­ mental right for all residents, and access to medical ser­ vices is not contingent on fi­ nancial status. The system is

funded through taxes, ensur­ ing that everyone, regardless of income, can receive neces­ sary medical attention.

Preventive Focus: The Dan­ ish healthcare system places a strong emphasis on pre­ ventive care, aiming to ad­ dress health issues before they escalate. Regular check­ ups, screenings, and health education programmes con­ tribute to a proactive ap­ proach to wellness.

Patient­Centred Care: Den­

mark prioritises patient satis­ faction and involvement in healthcare decisions. The sys­ tem is designed to provide personalised care, with pa­ tients actively participating in treatment plans.

With its universal access, preventive strategies, and patient­centered focus, the Danish healthcare model stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to the health and well­being of its citizens.

A holistic approach is used.

54 EWN 30 November - 6 December 2023 IN a world inundated with choices, opting for organic food is not just a culinary trend but a con­ scious health decision.

Beyond its delectable taste, organic food offers a nutritional power­ house that conventional options often lack.

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Nature’s way pesticides and fertilis­ ers, organic produce boasts higher levels of essential vitamins, min­ erals, and antioxidants.

Research suggests that organic fruits and

vegetables may contain up to 69 per cent more antioxidants, contribut­ ing to a robust immune system and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

Moreover, organic farm­

ing practices promote soil health, ensuring a sustainable food source for generations to come.

Choosing organic isn’t merely a lifestyle choice; it’s a flavourful investment in your well­ being and the planet’s future.

Natural trends

THE European natural beauty industry is making significant strides, contributing to 21 per cent of the €46 billion beauty market’s growth. Industry experts re­ veal six key trends shaping consumer preferences and driving sales.

A Deeper ‘Clean’: European consumers are becoming more curious and educated, seeking val­ idation and information on ‘natural’ and ‘clean’ claims. Clean beauty perceptions are evolving, with a focus on specific in­ gredients rather than broad labels.

Transparency is crucial, with a move be­ yond generic ‘clean’ labels.

Plant­Based Beauty: There’s a growing interest in plant­ based products, sustainability, and transparency initiatives with experts predicting that these considerations will become the norm for European con­ sumers. There is also a growing trend towards organic formulations and those that are 100 per cent vegan­friendly and cruelty­free.

Skin Microbiome Support: The European skincare industry is en­ tering a new era, focusing on the skin microbiome and products that support the skin’s natural microbiome system

for a smoother complexion.

Skin Cycling: A skincare trend gaining traction is skin cycling, involving the rotation of ac­ tive ingredients. Bakuchiol is highlighted as a natural alternative to retinol, cater­ ing to consumer preferences for gentler options.

Beauty­From­Within and Inside­Out: Consumers in Europe are inclining to­ wards health and beauty solutions that holistically address hair, skin, and nails with emphasis on the connection be­ tween skincare and overall wellness.

Proactive, Healthy Ageing: Preventive skincare measures are pri­ oritised over reactive solutions, with a focus on ageing gracefully with a shift toward fresh, glowing skin, reflecting a preference for a natural appearance.

In summary, the European natural beauty industry is witnessing a transfor­ mative shift driven by consumer prefer­ ences for clean, plant­based, and multi­ functional products that prioritise overall well­being.

From skincare to haircare, sustainabil­ ity to microbiome support, the industry is evolving to meet diverse and in­ formed consumer demands.

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SOMETIMES the most unlikely stories capture the imagination and one such concerns the fact that cancer suffering TV presenter Jonnie Irwin was to celebrate his 50th birthday in Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Whilst we expected readers to be interested in the story and supportive of the powerful fight that the brave father of three young children is putting up, we were simply overwhelmed by the coverage the article received and the floods of good wishes comments that were posted. https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/11/20/a-place-in-the-suns-jonnie-irwin-i-can-beatthis/ will give access to view the article.

If we were to publish them all, we would need to significantly increase the size of the paper, but the following are a just a sample of the positive observations received.

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Go for it Jonnie, I had bowel cancer and now ok, it can be done.

William Hardie

Way you go Jonnie. Keep on fighting. Enjoy every single moment with your beautiful family. XX Olwen Dentith

Such an inspirational and incredible person, you keep fighting and beat it, you have got this, keep proving them wrong, keep fighting, we are behind you and fight with you. Happy birthday and here’s to the next xx cheers.

Tina Dwan

Firstly happy 50th Jonnie, hope you had a great day with your lovely family and you’re looking great, hope you’re feeling it also. I saw your picture with Jasmin and you did look fantastic. I hope and pray you will get well. Take care Jonnie, god bless you and your family.

Jane Pursey

If anybody can beat their cancer, you can Jonnie. I wish you and all your family the best. Keep it up Jonnie. We love you. A Belated Happy Birthday.

Deborah Camplin

Best presenter by far. Bless you and your lovely family.

Wendy Goodman

Going through the same as you, keep going Jonnie, you are my inspiration.

June McGuire

Wow let’s hope so, we are all with you all the way, so deserved an inspiration to all ‘C’ sufferers.

James Snee

To be honest you render me speechless, your strength is astounding love to you all xxxxx Georgie Wakefield

Great bloke, proper family man. Keep fighting fella.

Phil Newman

We are with you Jonnie 150 per cent. I include you in my prayers at night. God bless.

Jean Jennings

You truly are an inspiration Jonnie, my 55-yearold brother-in-law is the same, but really battling to live.

Sarah Sharp

I so hope you do Jonnie, you are looking so much better, I’m on my third round, so anything is possible.

Sending love and hugs to you and your lovely family.

Angela Edwards

Keep going Jonnie you can do it. You are an inspiration to other’s suffering from this horrible disease.

Love to you and all your family.

Joan Smith

THE other major topic which continues to attract comments is the 180 Days in Spain Campaign and the latest observations are: If anyone from UK owned property in EU countries prior to Brexit then they should be able to use them at any time they want. In Spain for example, purchasing a property comes with a 10 per cent additional tax and ongoing annual taxes, but you are not allowed to use them. Brexit or no Brexit, EU economies are struggling, so why not take advantage of the people who want to spend their money instead of restricting the number of days they may visit? It’s simple economics.

JT

We are property owners in the Canaries. We now spend extra time in Turkey and Cyprus spends average around £2k for two of us per week so just our two holidays will see a reduction of £6k into Canarian economy 2024. This is a huge amount for the local economy when you multiply it by the other restricted holiday home owners.

On the plus side, it’s giving us insight into other countries where we have been made very welcome as tourists in areas where costs are cheaper. Maybe it is time to sell up and look at the alternatives!

Aggie

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

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

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MOTORING CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290189) CARS, VANS, ANY RESGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921

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FOR SALE ROBERTSON CARS ...would like to thank all of my past, present & future clients for their continued support over the last 35 years here in Spain. Stay safe and outdrive everyone. If contacting Samantha in the afternoons, please only Whatsapp on 608 658 785 or Email therobert sonclan@gmail.com as I am driving mostly & unable to take your calls.

ROBERTSON CARS CARISMAS SALE THE TIME TO GO TOPLESS IS NOW AUTOMATIC / CABRIO MERCEDES SLK ONLY 57,000kms 2006 Stunning Silver only used as holiday car with 57,000KMS (Approx 35,000miles) 2 Seater Convertible have fun in the sun.

Comes with New ITV until 2024 and history, Electric Roof folds into boot. Selling Under Book Price only €10,995. Now FINAL SALE PRICE €10,000. Classy Great Shape Cabrio. Mercedes, need I say more… See photos on my web page – www.robertsoncars -spain,com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com ROBERTSON CARS CARISMAS SALE AUTOMACTIC / DIESEL MERCEDES C220 ESTATE 2013 ONLY 82,000KMS Yes Approx.

50,000 Miles. Electric Big Sunroof, this is no ordinary Mercedes this is my own much loved super Good Looking. Striking Shade of Grey Mercedes, New ITV till Augugst 2024 ,Sat Nav, Electric Everything, Parking Sensors, Fabulous Air-con, Samantha´s Hot Bargain WAS 17,995 Euros Now FINAL SALE PRICE €17,500. www.robertsoncars -spain,com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS CARISMAS SALE AUTOMATIC / CABRIO SMART CAR Silver with Black Electric Hood, hood can be half opened or fully down, go top-less, 2 seater. Small Car Big Personality. Park anywhere, little beauty she has her own car cover. Huge Service History originally from Germany, now Spanish Plates. Low KMS. ITV, Air-condition , Electric Windows and Locking, 2 Keys. Outstanding Condition, WAS €5,995 NOW SALE PRICE €5,250 Perfect Runaround. See Photo on my web page – www.robertson cars-spain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobertsonclan@gmail. com ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE SALE NEW ARRIVAL CABRIO BMW 420 DIESEL AUTOMATIC O N L Y 5 9 , 0 0 0 K M S Comfo r t a b l e fo u r- s e a t e r, j u s t s e r v i c e s O c t o b e r, a l w a y s kept n garage. Careful Expat owner, new grandchild forces seal. Stunning white with tan leather, condition like new be quick bargain BMW fo r €25,995.

Call/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 phone me and I will b r i n g i t t o y o u fo r a t e s t drive. Email therobertson clan@gmail.com ROBERTSON CARS CARISMAS SALE 4x4 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2022 LOWKILOMETERS Stunning in White, New ITV Till August. Always garaged, lady owner has looked after her.

Arrive in style was €18,995 now FINAL SALE PRICE €17,500 See Photo on my web page – www.robertson cars-spain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobertsonclan@gmail. com ROBERTSON CARS CARISMAS SALE 4x4 SUZUKI SAMURAI CABRIO This old warrior is in amazing condition. White with White Soft Hood. No Air-Con, just take the hood off! Drives like a tank great for campo. ITV until June 2024 only 77,000KMS. MUST BE SEEN €4,995. See Photo on my web page – www.robertson cars-spain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobertsonclan@gmail. com WE ARE currently the market leader in our c o u n t r y i n t h e s a l e o f d irect car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started o u t i n 1 9 9 5 , o u r p h i l o s ophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 952 147 834. (200726)

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CAR SERVICES ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (303219)

IMPORT/TRANSFER CARS TRANSFERRED, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678808837 or email carsin spain@live.co.uk (290189)

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

Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (303386) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290189) CARS, VANS BOUGHT WITH / WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (303115) ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects.

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (303389) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

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Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (290153)

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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 (303636)

PETS LAGUNAPETHOTEL.COM Loving care for cats and dogs TEL 646 066 351 (302996)

KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (304722)

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) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact ani mexfoundation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) 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.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up

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

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SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella8@gmail.com (304143)

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The last Mulsanne returns home to Bentley ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack

To this, the specifica­ tion added rear privacy curtains and the Royal coat of arms of the Unit­ ed Kingdom inlaid into the door waistrails, while the front centre armrests were removed in lieu of a custom­sized tray to ac­ commodate the Queen’s handbag.

Discretely concealed blue police lights, a siren and a bullhorn were also installed, with a dedicat­ ed switch panel hidden beneath a walnut­ve­

LAST MULSANNE: Was built for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

neered door behind the gear lever.

Bentley’s famous 537PS 6.75­litre V8 engine, 21” alloy wheels and chrome brightware for the grille and front wing vents and the iconic Flying B com­ plete the car, which will be retained as the third and final Mulsanne in Bentley’s Heritage Collec­ tion. It will join the sec­

ond Mulsanne ever built, VIN 0002 from 2010, and a 2019 Mulsanne Speed that previously saw ser­ vice on Bentley’s press fleet.

The three Mulsannes are part of an expanded 45­car Collection, 2.5 years into a three­year programme to completely rebuild a family of cars that together explain and

describe Bentley’s 104­ year history.

Launched at Pebble Beach in 2009, the Mul­ sanne was developed from scratch, housing a new variant of Bentley’s 6.75­litre V8 engine, a new chassis, as well as new exterior and interior designs.

Bidding farewell to the Mulsanne in 2020, the fi­

nal 30 se­ ries production cars formed the unique ‘6.75 Edition by Mulliner’, with the name derived from the car’s legendary 6.75­ litre engine ­ which also came to the end of pro­ duction alongside the Mulsanne after more than 60 years.

The Mulsanne was in production for over a decade, with each of the 7,300 cars handcrafted at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, UK.

Green Light To B1 Licence STARTING next year, Spain is to introduce a new system that is hoped will revolu­ tionise the mobility of young drivers.

Is the future of young drivers’ mobility about to change? The Ministry of the Interior, as part of its ‘Road Safety Strategy 2023’ plan, unveiled a new driving per­ mit that could redefine vehic­ ular access for the youth.

The scheme, which was announced in the previous legislative session, the B1 li­ cence remains a key agenda and is expected to come into force in 2024.

The introduction of the B1 licence was announced as a significant development in the realm of road safety and electric mobility. This initia­ tive aims to provide young in­ dividuals, starting at 16, with a more gradual and responsi­ ble path to car driving.

The B1 licence, deriving from the existing type B li­ cence, has already seen suc­ cessful implementation in countries like the United Kingdom, Italy, and Portugal.

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B E N T L E Y has revealed the most recent and pres­ tigious addition to its re­ juvenated Heritage Col­ lection ­ a bespoke 2020 Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase, the final ex­ ample of the Mulsanne handcrafted at Bentley’s Factory at Crewe in the UK, which has now re­ turned home after service with the Royal house­ hold.

The last Mulsanne was commissioned by, and built for, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and includes a range of be­ spoke features to ensure the car was fit for royal duties.

The starting point was an exterior in solid Barna­ to green, paired with an interior in Twine and Cumbrian hide, Burr Wal­ nut wood veneers and deep lambswool carpets.

New system is hoped to help mobility of young drivers.

The B1 licence facilitates enhanced mobility for young drivers and contributes to the broader goals of road safety and sustainable transporta­ tion.

It recognises the growing interest among the youth in electric vehicles and aims to integrate them into the trans­ portation system safely and responsibly.

The B1 licence stands out with its eligibility age set at 16, a notable shift from the current options limited to motorcycles and mopeds.

This new category enables youngsters to operate mo­ torised quadricycles, tricycles, quads, and light quadricycles

weighing up to 400 kilograms (excluding battery weight for electric models) with a maxi­ mum power of 15 kW. Validity of the B1 licence extends up to three years, beyond which holders can upgrade to the standard B li­ cence upon reaching adult­ hood. To obtain the B1 li­ cence, applicants must clear both theoretical and practical examinations.

The launch of this licence, initially scheduled for this year, was postponed due to political delays. However, with the coalition govern­ ment’s re­election, its intro­ duction is anticipated in 2024.

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Slash fuel costs

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Guardia’s new weapon THE Guardia Civil’s new radar cars are revo­ lutionising the way speed limits are moni­ tored, making Spanish roads safer for ev­ eryone.

In recent times, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has intensified its efforts to combat reckless driving and speeding. This initiative follows a noticeable reduction in road fatalities over past decades, attributed to various measures such as the introduc­ tion of a points­based driving licence and increased speed monitoring.

A key component in this strategy is the Guardia Civil’s radar cars, traditionally cam­ ouflaged in high­risk areas to detect and de­ ter speeding. Previously, these vehicles were easily identifiable by their PGC (Par­ que Guardia Civil) licence plates.

However, they now feature standard li­ cence plates, enhancing their ability to blend in and remain undetected, even when parked in unusual locations like hard shoulders or intersections.

Despite appearing like ordinary vehicles from the outside, radar cars are equipped with cutting­edge technology. The DGT re­ veals that these cars have internet connec­ tivity and a satellite communications sys­ tem.

Furthermore, the cars are fitted with cameras capable of capturing images of

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Guardia Civil use radar vehicles.

speeding vehicles. These cameras are so­ phisticated enough to process fines on the spot. In addition, they include licence plate readers that can swiftly identify uninsured or stolen vehicles.

Contrary to the belief that Guardia Civil radar cars are covertly lying in wait, they are equipped with luminous panels that warn of their location, as well as emergen­ cy signals to indicate their presence.

Up to two­thirds of sanctions on interur­ ban roads are for speeding ­ a factor pre­ sent in almost 20 per cent of accidents in­ volving casualties. Speeding fines can range from €100 to €600, and infractions can lead to the loss of up to six points on a driver’s li­ cence.

MANY today are grappling with the high cost of re­ fuelling their cars. For customers of cer­ tain Spanish banks, there might just be a silver lining with discounts on petrol and diesel.

Fuel prices in Spain have soared to record levels, peaking in spring and summer 2022. Riding on this wave of high fuel costs, several banks in Spain are now offer­ ing lucrative discounts to their account holders.

Firstly, there’s ING, pre­ senting a robust offer. Cus­ tomers using its debit card at Galp and Shell service sta­ tions receive an automatic 3 per cent cashback, with no cap on the return amount.

Following suit, Abanca steps in with an attractive of­ fer. Its clients using premium Visa Oro, Visa Platinum, and Abanca Personal cards at

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Fuel prices have soared.

Galp gas stations can avail themselves of a discount up to 5 per cent with a monthly limit of €600.

Not to be outdone, Evo Banco, provides a 2 per cent refund for fuel purchases at Galp service stations, a mod­ est but welcome saving for its customers.

Ibercaja caters to credit card users with its Repsol Maxima Card. This compli­ mentary card, linked to an Ibercaja credit card, is for

those purchasing fuel or lu­ bricants at Repsol Group Ser­ vice Stations or their out­ lets.

The Royal Automo­ bile Club of Catalonia (RACC) reports that Monday is the most economical day to fill up your car. Con­ versely, fuel prices climb towards the weekend, with Satur­ day being the priciest.

Prices also vary based on the service station’s location and tend to rise ahead of ma­ jor holidays such as Christ­ mas.

Finally, addressing com­ mon misconceptions about low­cost fuel stations, it’s im­ portant to understand that the quality of fuel remains consistent across Spain. Ev­ ery batch of fuel distributed, regardless of the service sta­ tion’s brand, comes from Ex­ olum (formerly the Hydrocar­ bon Logistics Company) and carries a state approval cer­ tificate, ensuring uniform quality.

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AFTER waiting 47 years, Italy are once again the hold­ ers of the Davis Cup after beating Australia in the 2023 final on Sunday, November 26.

The Italians went ahead through Matteo Arnaldi in a nervy first match in Malaga’s Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, eventually dispatching Alexei Popyrin 7­5 2­6 6­4.

Despite losing his match in Italy’s 2­1 win over the Netherlands, Filippo Volandri brought Arnaldi back in preference to Lorenzo Musetti for Sunday’s clash.

Jannik Sinner was inevitably the hero as the world No 4 totally outclassed Australia’s Alex de Minaur 6­3 6­0 in the decisive rubber to clinch the title for the Filip­ po Volandri’s team.

“I think now I won one of the most important matches in my life, I don’t know what to say right now,” said an emotional Matteo Arnaldi after the vic­ tory. “It has been an incredible feeling for all of us, ob­ viously we are really happy,” a jubilant Sinner com­ mented.

Italy previously lost against Sweden in the 1998 final having last won the trophy back in 1976. The Aus­ tralian team was looking to go one better than last year’s defeat in the final by Canada, but Leyton He­ witt’s Aussies failed to win the nation a 29th Davis Cup title.

Roy Keane played for Manchester Utd.

icised McAteer on The Overlap’s ‘Stick to Football’ podcast. Reflecting on the red card incident, Keane was un­ apologetic, stating, “He de­ served that.”

This blunt assertion by Keane was in response to host Gary Neville’s commentary on the incident. Further, when Jill Scott inquired if the two were friends, Keane’s response was a definitive “Absolutely not.”

Terry Venables dies aged 80 Credit: Elliott Brown flickr

By John Smith THE family of former England football manager Terry Ven­ ables has announced that he died on Sunday November 26 aged 80 after suffering a long ill­ ness.

The statement said “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and fa­ ther who passed away peace­ fully yesterday after a long ill­ ness.

“We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives.”

He was a successful foot­ baller playing primarily for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspurs and with Spurs won the FA Cup as both a player and manager which was a rare achievement.

Venables was a successful

RIP: Terry Venables in his role as pundit.

manager nicknamed El Tel dur­ ing his time with Barcelona, al­ though perhaps his finest hour was as manager of England who made it to the semi final of Euro 96 although the team couldn’t win on home soil.

There was a minute’s ap­

plause before the kick off of Tot­ tenham’s home match on November 26 against Aston Vil­ la.

One of his protégés Gary Lineker took to X (formerly Twitter) and said “Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has

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IRISH hardman Roy Keane has been challenged by a former Ireland teammate after a long­ running disagreement.

Personal grudges can last years, especially at the highest levels of sport. Could a boxing ring be the next venue for re­ solving a long­standing football feud?

Ex­Liverpool midfielder and former Ireland teammate of Roy Keane, Jason McAteer has suggested a unique way to set­ tle their differences, a boxing match with a hefty purse of £1 million.

Football pundit McAteer was in a discussion following Ireland’s game against the Netherlands on Saturday, November 18, when the decades­old fallout was raised, the context of which revolves around an ongoing disagree­ ment stemming from an inci­ dent in 2002.

During a match between Manchester United and Sun­ derland, with just 10 seconds to go, Keane was red­carded for elbowing McAteer, an ac­ tion that has fuelled their rival­ ry over the years.

The dispute, which had sim­ mered down, resurfaced re­ cently when Keane openly crit­

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died. The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for. He was much more, though, than just a great manager, he was vi­ brant, he was charming, he was witty, he was a friend. He’ll be hugely missed. Sending love and condolences to Yvette and the family. RIP Terry.”

Terry Venables wrote a num­ ber of books on football and was also responsible for intro­ ducing private detective Hazell to the small screen for two se­ ries and 22 episodes and also acted as a pundit on TV and in the National Press.

McAteer, now a pundit for beIN Sports, responded to Keane’s comments by labelling him a ‘clown’ in a social media post. This back­and­forth ex­ change has reignited the ten­ sions between the two, lead­ ing to McAteer’s bold challenge.

McAteer, expressing his weariness of the ongoing ani­ mosity, jokingly proposed the idea of a boxing match to re­

solve their differences. “Or, we could get in the ring for a mil­ lion pounds each and fight it out.”

This light­hearted sugges­ tion also included a call to fa­ mous boxing promoter Eddie Hearn to potentially arrange the bout. “Eddie [Hearn], if you’re watching… Ed­ die Hearn, get him on the phone,” he said.

Fans of Roy Keane were quick to post their thoughts on OurGameHQ/Twitter/X: “McAteer was a very limited footballer whose entire game consisted of ‘getting in peo­ ple’s heads’. Meanwhile Keane was captaining United to the Treble.”

Another commented: ‘“Long running feud” I’d say Keane has barely given McA­ teer a second thought in 20 years.”

“Just staying relevant. He wasn’t fit to lace Keane’s boots!” added another.

Max Verstappen wins THE F1 season came to a close with the common sight of Max Verstappen standing on the winners’ podium on Sunday, November 26.

Starting from pole, the Dutchman’s Red Bull took the chequered flag at the Yas Marina Circuit in the season’s finale in Abu Dhabi to clinch his 19th victory from 22 races.

Verstappen was rarely troubled by the rest of the field as the triple world champion stormed to yet another win. Charles LeClerc started alongside him in the Ferrari on the front row but the Red Bull driver was totally in com­ mand and closed out any attempts that LeClerc made to pass him.

As has been the case for the majority of the season, Verstappen gradually pulled clear and finished with a comfortable win to finish 17 seconds ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez who took second place in the final driver’s table.

However, the Mexican was hit with a five­second time penalty for an inci­ dent involving Lando Nor­ ris which subsequently saw him demoted to fourth place with the British McLaren driver on­ ly managing fifth.

LeClerc moved up to second as a result with Britain’s George Russell taking the third spot on the podium for Mercedes.

Ferrari and Mercedes were battling for second place in the constructor’s championship behind the runaway winners, Red Bull, with Sunday’s result finally giving the place to Mercedes by three points.

Oscar Piastri placed the other McLaren sixth be­ hind Norris, followed home by the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso and Yuki Tsunoda in the Al­ phaTauri.

Mercedes and Aston Martin occupied the final spots in the top 10 thanks to Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll respectively.