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Marbella wants Puerto Rico Alto MARBELLA City Council is working to acquire the full ownership the Puerto Rico Alto y Bajo natural area, which it intends to open up for public use.

If everything goes to plan, over 220,000 square metres will be made available for the public to use in what is considered to be an important area of land to the town.

The government have explained how they are working towards obtaining the land of the Huerta de Zaragoza estate, known as the Puerto Rico estate. The public will then be able to use this green space.

The area is important to Marbella’s identity, and many people have celebrated the Toston in Puerto Rico Alto in the past. The area is “one of the most important for the municipality and which, moreover, is rooted in the very identity of Marbella,” said the spokesman for the government team, Felix Romero on Tuesday July 6.

“The aim is that it continues to be a green space, that it is cared for and that it is open to all citizens,” said Romero.

“We are also moving forward with the file for the acquisition of Puerto Rico Bajo, the road to get to the Alto, so that it will also be available to the public.” The town are planning to carry out negotiations to acquire this land too.

Miss Gibraltar 2021 DUE to the pandemic, it was decided that the Miss Gibraltar Pageant should not be held for safety’s sake.

A decision was then made that with commitments to both charities and the annual Miss World competition, it was important that Gibraltar continue to be represented. To that end therefore and for the first time, the 1st Princess (runner up to Celine Bolaños Miss Gibraltar 2020) should assume the title of Miss Gibraltar 2021. A unique crowning ceremony took place in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall on Tuesday July 6

where Janice Sampere was officially crowned Miss Gibraltar 2021 by Gibraltar mayor, Christian Santos.

Miss Sampere will represent the Rock in the 70th anniversary Miss World Final which will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 16 this year depending on the situation with regards to Covid-19 infection.

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Newly crowned Janice Sampere

Family raises €6K+

Birding Malaga

Just over €6,000 raised.

SUNDAY May 30, saw the first Cudeca Miraflores Golf Tournament in honour of Sue O’Sullivan take place, bringing together their friends and family for an individual Stableford and lunch at Biddy Mulligans Pub in La Cala de Mijas. They also or‐ ganised a raffle and an auction with many prizes donated by local businesses and friends.

One of the most touching anecdotes of the day was the participation of Sue O’Sullivan, who, thanks to her son and husband, was able to enjoy the game of golf from her bed and through her window watching the players pass by.

For lunch, Sue happily went to Biddy Mulli‐ gans and shared the afternoon with all her family and friends gathered there.

Ross, Sue’s son, said during the charity auction: “I’m thrilled with how it’s all happened and how all my friends have come out for this first tourna‐ ment, I’m very excited.” John, Sue’s husband, said with emotion: “I was so moved by seeing so many people here coming together for Sue.” At the handover of funds to Esther Ráez, with the Cudeca Foundation’s Communication and Fundraising department, John O’Sullivan men‐ tioned how happy he was to have so many peo‐ ple from his background and lifelong friends in attendance. On behalf of Esther Ráez, the thanks

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were sincere and emotional with the knowledge that Sue O’Sullivan is proud to have so many peo‐ ple who love and admire her and who join forces to help the hospice which, at the same time, is helping her in these difficult times of her illness.

The Cudeca Foundation sends a heartfelt mes‐ sage of thanks to the O’Sullivan Family for their hard work and dedication in organising and hosting this first Cudeca Miraflores Golf Tournament in honour of Sue. Thanks to this donation, Cudeca will be able to continue caring for more than 1,600 people each year and more than 2,400 family members in need.

THE potential of towns and cities as ornithological tourism destinations will be one of the topics addressed in a workshop on urban birds organised by the Malaga Provincial Council through Birding Malaga.

Registration for the course, which will take place on July 16 from 5pm to 8pm through the Zoom platform, can be done by visiting www.gransendademala ga.es. David Lindo, one of the world’s leading experts in ornithological tourism will talk about the increasingly relevant role that this type of tourism has for towns and cities. Fernando de la Cruz will focus on the protection of birds in urban areas, explaining the legal framework that protects wild species, as well as the conflicts and possible solutions generated by the presence of these birds in cities.

Finally, an environmental education campaign developed by the Mijas City Council will be presented to achieve citizen collaboration in the protection of species such as the house martin and the swallow, which contribute to control mosquito populations.

Cartama’s new health centre approved THE construction of a new health centre in Cartama Pueblo was given unanimous approval on Tuesday 6 July with the treasury setting aside €300,000 for the project in conjunction with the Junta de Andalucia.

Cartama mayor Jorge Gallardo, said the council had shown its commitment to healthcare with approval of the new centre.

The mayor also pointed out there had been some very positive dialogue with Carlos Bautista, the local Health representative, who he says is fully aware of the needs of the municipality and the conditions under which the current centre has to be operated. He thanked the effort Mr Bautista is making to ensure that the project can be carried out in Cartama as soon as possible.

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NIBS EXTRA ARCH visits ARCH (Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses) will no longer be hosting visiting mornings on Sundays over the next few weeks, because of the summer heat. The Centre in Alhaurin el Grande will be closed to the public from Sunday July 18 until Sunday September 5.

Children’s Fair FOLLOWING a request from fairground operators, the Estepona Council has agreed that the fair will remain open to the public until Sunday, July 18, at the Fair Park, from 7pm to midnight with capacity limitations and with control measures for the prevention of Covid-19 infection.

Vaccinations ANYONE over 40 may attend the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Marbella without an appointment for vaccination with the Jansen vaccine on Thursday, July 15, from 8.30am to 7.30pm and Saturday, July 17, from 8.30am to 2.30pm or on the same day at the San Pedro Alcantara Tent.

Cardboard bin RESIDENTS of Calle Tolox in San Pedro Alcantara have become so fed up with the amount of rubbish on the street and the lack of waste bins, they have created their own from a cardboard box which contains a bin liner and is emptied regularly.

Fair enough ALTHOUGH the Fuengirola Council has been forced to cancel the Fair in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Los Boliches it was agreed that the children’s attractions may be opened from July 13 until July 17 as work had already started on setting up.

Disability care AFTER the AECC (Cancer Association) moved to a new site in Benalmadena, the council has made the premises available to the Benalmadena Association for Disability Care (ABAD) which means it will double current facilities allowing them to expand their therapies and workshops, especially for the young.

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Fish hook warning THE fish hook danger on Fuen‐ girola dog beaches is growing and the local Municipal Citizens group is demanding that fishermen are banned from dog beaches in Malaga as the number of cases of dogs swallowing fishhooks in‐ creases.

Currently fishing both on the Fuengirola coastline from the shore and in the water on dog beaches is not banned. This is causing a risk to dogs who can swallow fishing hooks. If a dog swallows a fishing hook this can cause significant damage to the animal and also cost the owner substantial vet fees.

DOG BEACHES: At present, fishing is not banned.

In Fuengirola there are over 21,000 dogs that are officially reg‐ istered. This means there is one dog for every four residents.

The spokesman for the Group, Javier Toro, has demanded that recreational fishing be banned from the canine beaches. This is

due to the number of cases of dogs having swallowed hooks.

Councillors put forward a mo‐ tion to set out a security perimeter on canine beaches of at least 30 metres. This is considered as es‐ sential due to the number of cas‐ es.

It is hoped that posters could be added to the beach to warn recreational fishing enthusiasts to avoid the beach.

The possibility of instructing Lo‐ cal Police officers to enforce this has also been raised.

But for any of this to happen rules would need to be changed first. “If we wait until then, the lives of the dogs will continue to be at risk,” said Toro.

He continued to state that “Lo‐ cal fishermen have the rest of the coastline to fish on, so this ban would have little impact on them continuing to practise their hob‐ by.”

Promoting tourism BELIEVED to be the first official Spanish visit since the pandemic, a delegation from Costa del Sol is promoting tourism in United Arab Emirates.

With the introduction of a new regular flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Malaga by Etihad, the Costa del Sol Tourism office has sent an official del‐ egation to Abu Dhabi to promote the

Jabs for 35s ANDALUCIA opened up the self‐ appointment programme for the Covid‐19 vaccine to people born in 1986, that is, for those who turn or have turned 35 during 2021, on Fri‐ day, July 2. Those eligible can make an appointment for the first dose of the Covid‐19 vaccine directly on the website of the Andalucian Health Service (SAS) through ClicSalud + Appointments can also be made through the mobile application and the Salud Response phone number (955 545 060) and also at your local health centre, but preferably should be made by phone. Immuni‐ sation for this age group will be car‐ ried out with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, according to the Andalu‐ cian Health Ministry.

People who have had the dis‐ ease must wait six months from the diagnosis of the infection to make an appointment.

Regarding appointments for the second dose, it cannot be request‐ ed by the aforementioned means, but instead will be provided in most cases at the time of the first vaccination or later with a phone call from the local health centres in the region.

Costa del Sol as a great tourist destina‐ tion.

The office has kept in touch with top luxury holiday and incentive business in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with the aim of re‐ minding them of the attraction of the Costa del Sol which has excellent restau‐ rants and hotels, as well as many Arabic speaking staff to make guests feel at

home. Over the years, destinations such as Marbella have appealed to visitors from the Middle East, many of whom purchased holiday homes and in addition to the UAE, the tourism office is looking to remind bodies in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of the attractions of the coast and that there are some 30,000 seats on aircraft available this summer.

Marbella steps up security MARBELLA will see an increase in security over the summer months.

On Wednesday July 7, Coun‐ cillor Jose Eduardo Diaz, Deputy Mayor Javier Garcia, the Chief of the Local Police Javier Mar‐ tin, and the Commissioner of the National Police Enrique Lamelas, presented the plan for an increase in security in Mar‐ bella over the summer.

This will include a total of 400 Local Police officers and more than 120 daily officers through‐ out the municipality.“The de‐ ployment that we have already launched with the lifting of the State of Alarm is intensifying and with the summer season it is focused on the surveillance of strategic points such as the Puerto Deportivo and Puerto Banus,” they stressed.

“The objective is to guaran‐ tee security in a complicated sit‐ uation in which we must con‐ tinue to fight against the pandemic.” It was also ex‐ plained that controls will con‐ tinue to be carried out in line with current health protocols, the monitoring of establish‐ ments and capacity, and the ad‐ dition of controlling illegal sales or intrusion in the taxi sector.

La Cala Lions

Voi has 300 scooters

WHAT better way to start their new year under the Presidency of David Kay than an event including the Ladies Final at Wimbledon?

Held at the Village Inn in Riviera, a very English Afternoon Tea was provided in‐ cluding strawberries and cream, whilst everyone watched the exciting tennis as jugs of Pimm’s helped to set the scene.

After a fun trivia quiz from Sandie ‐ the Cala de Mijas Lions’ new Social Secretary ‐ and raffle, David thanked everyone for attending with special thanks to PCC Wealth who generously sponsored the event, enabling the La Cala Lions to yet again raise funds for those in need.

SWEDISH company Voi Technology is returning to Malaga and is set to deploy 300 scooters dur‐ ing July.

The company had previously been seen in Malaga in 2018, although this ended quickly when after only a few short weeks it had to withdraw its 60 scooters from the city.

The Malaga City Council had to request that the scooters were withdrawn as regulations within Malaga meant that they could not be parked on pavements.

Last week Voi returned to Spain and launched its scooter service in Sevilla.

Malaga is now the second city where the company have reintroduced their scooter ser‐ vice.

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€1.4M for Fuengirola hotels FUENGIROLA Town Hall is working hard on a ‘Tourism Accessibility Plan’ and hopes to turn the town into a smart tourist destination. The municipality is working with hotels to promote the destination to tourists.

Mayor Ana Mula and the councillor for Tourism, Rodrigo Romero attended a meeting on July 6 with representa‐ tives from hotel estab‐ lishments throughout Fuengirola which coincid‐ ed with the summer sea‐ son truly beginning.

The mayor announced that direct aid is avail‐ able for the hotel sector to the tune of €1.4 mil‐ lion.

They also announced various promotional ac‐ tions including the strategic accessibility plan and the aim to con‐ vert Fuengirola into a smart destination for tourists.

Summer is well and truly here and tourists are returning to the Cos‐ ta del Sol. Some 80 per cent of the town’s estab‐ lishments are said to be open at the moment and welcoming both tourists and locals.

“The hotel sector is the main economic en‐ gine of our city,” said Councillor Romero.

“That is why we hold regular meetings with their representatives to work together to consoli‐ date Fuengirola as a leading tourist destina‐ tion.”

The funds are part of the Municipal Economic Reactivation Plan, which has a budget of more than €5 million. It is available not only to ho‐ tels but also to the self‐ employed, shopkeepers and other businesses within the town that have been affected by the coronavirus pan‐ demic.

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Lockdown was unconstitutional Improved bookings from Front page »

THE Constitutional Court in Madrid has ruled that a State of Alarm, which included a strict home con‐ finement and extensive travel restrictions to com‐ bat the first wave of Covid last year, was unconsti‐ tutional.

Introduced in March 2020, the State of Alarm al‐ lowed the government to temporarily suspend civil liberties, confining almost all residents to their homes, shutting schools, businesses and industries.

By a margin of just one vote, the court ruled yes‐ terday, July 14 that the move was unconstitutional.

As a result, all fines incurred for breaking the rules of the alarm will be dropped, although the court was careful to limit any exposure the government might face to compensation claims.

“Citizens have a legal duty to bear the materi‐ al damages they suffered,” the court’s resolu‐

tion stated.

The court also argued that to enact the mea‐ sures they did, the government should have intro‐ duced a State of Emergency, which has more sweeping powers than a State of Alarm.

However, the State of Emergency poses a severe threat to freedoms allowing police to detain people for up to 10 days instead of three, enter homes and business premises by force, and to shut media out‐ lets.

The case was brought to the court by Vox, who are claiming the ruling as a major victory.

“The largest violation of rights in history was un‐ constitutional. Only Vox voted against. Only Vox appealed to the Constitutional Court to defend the rights and freedoms of the Spanish,” tweeted Vox’s leader Santiago Abascal.

Adios and thank you!

SYLVIA GRIFFITHS is leaving Spain to return to the UK after 35 years on the coast as Musical Di‐ rector and accompanist at the Sa‐ lon Varietes theatre in Fuengirola and The International Music Soci‐ ety. She has made scores of friends and gained universal ad‐ miration along the way.

Sylvia Griffiths and TIMS Choir (The International Music Society) was formed in 1988 and Sylvia Grif‐ fiths stepped in as accompanist to help them out in early 1990. She was happy to do this as it was tem‐

Sylvia is returning to the UK. porary, but ended up staying 23 years. “There is nothing more per‐ manent than temporary,” as the

saying goes!! Her husband Arthur also served as President at one time.

Sylvia worked with several Mu‐ sical Directors over the years and in the 2000s, notably for about 10 years with Brian Morton. She ac‐ companied the choir in concerts in many venues along the coast and also at special ecumenical church services for Lux Mundi, including a wonderful yearly service at Malaga Cathedral.

In 2013 Sylvia decided it was time to retire and her last concert with TIMS was on April 21, 2013.

Sylvia, however, missed playing for the choir and returned to help out at rehearsals and later some concerts. She was the accompanist for the wonderful 30th Anniver‐ sary Concert on November 22, 2018 and it was good to have her for that special occasion.

She was still working with them for two concerts in March 2020 when the first Covid lockdown came into force and the concerts had to be cancelled.

Sylvia Griffiths, you will be great‐ ly missed by us all at TIMS and we can’t thank you enough for all your years of commitment to the choir and your wonderful playing.

Margaret Williams, Musical Di‐ rector and Gilly Bareford, President We wish Sylvia and her hus‐ band Arthur all the best for their life back in England. They will be sorely missed.

ACCORDING to information released by the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs (Aehcos), occupancy across the Costa del Sol for August stands at 62.3 per cent.

Three major Costa del Sol destinations, Malaga Capital, Marbella and Torremolinos are now already at more than 63 per cent capacity.

Jose Luque, the head of Aehcos, said it was: “an improvement in the evolution of reservations and an increase in demand for the Costa del Sol, which we hope may rebound even more in the near future, in order to at least offset the losses caused by the restrictions of countries like the United Kingdom during the last months.”

The move by the UK government to allow vaccinated nationals to fly back without quarantine from amber list countries, including Spain, has reportedly sparked an increase in bookings on the Costa del Sol. Many had hoped that Spain would be placed on the green list, but recent significant increases in infection across the Costa del Sol has made this now seem unlikely.

If we are to see a continued turn around in the economy of the hospitality industry as

more tourists means more income for hotels, bars, restaurants, shops, taxis and much more, we need to ensure that those living here continue to observe social distancing and hygiene measures.

We have all suffered so much to get where we are now to see it all ruined by irresponsible or thoughtless behaviour and as it becomes easier to obtain vaccinations even without prior appointments, it has to be the sensible thing to do.

Looking forward positively, Nerja, one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular tourism destinations, is now set to have the highest hotel occupancy rates following an increase in interest and bookings by travellers to the area.

Marbella currently has 33 hotels open, followed by Benalmadena with 26, Fuengirola with 16, and Estepona and Mijas with eight, with many more hotels along the coast as well as in Malaga City open and ready for business.

If things do go well and the rate of infection starts to drop, Aehcos previously forecast as many as 750,000 tourists in August bringing in around €100 million with up to 30 per cent of holidaymakers coming from the UK.

Manual handling Some of the beach attendants who took part.

TO ensure that both staff and those in need of assistance are kept safe, beach at‐ tendants in Gibraltar receive special train‐ ing in manual handling.

Over a period of two weeks the Gibraltar Care Agency, in conjunction with the De‐ partment of Environment have delivered Manual Handling Training to 40 Beach At‐ tendants throughout a series of four ses‐ sions.

Since 2015, Gibraltar has been providing

free ‘accessible beach facilities’ for those with permanent and temporary disabilities to be able to enjoy most of Gibraltar’s best beaches.

This band of young people are not life‐ guards but have been recruited in order to assist those who have some form of mobili‐ ty difficulty and need help in accessing the beach and sea, which does involve in mov‐ ing from wheelchairs and into special seat‐ ing areas.

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Parties are on hold THE Leisure Association of Ibiza has acknowledged the fear that the sector ‘will continue to stop’ and that the reopening of the clubs may be now delayed until the end of July.

Association manager Jose Luis Benitez had hoped that premises could fully reopen in mid‐July after verifying the re‐ sults of a pilot test held in Ibiza almost two weeks ago. “ In Ibiza, we have not opened,” he said on July 7. “We are closed and we have done a pilot test that has been wonder‐ ful, but it is true that things are getting complicated due to ex‐ ternal causes and the only thing we will do is abide by what [the authorities] tell us.”

Benitez said he is “rather pes‐ simistic” about being able to open for at least two months this summer.

“It has been shown that things if you want, can be done well, but if what is being done wrong is not controlled, in the end, we all pay,” he added.

Renewing your UK passport WHILST there have been horror stories of people waiting months for a new passport and even the UK Gov website warns that it could take up to 11 weeks, the reality appears to be much better at the moment.

There are a number of ways of apply‐ ing for a new passport and many large towns have businesses which for a rea‐ sonable fee will facilitate the re‐ newal on your behalf, but if you are computer savvy, then it is al‐ so possible and fairly easy to re‐ new online.

Provided that you are a British National and want to simply re‐ new your expiring passport, then

visit https://www.gov.uk/ overseas‐pass ports.

You will be asked a number of short questions and then taken to the actual application form where you will be re‐ quired to complete and submit an ac‐ ceptable digital photograph (which you can either take yourself or ob‐ tain from a local photog‐ rapher). There are very clear rules about what is ac‐ ceptable and you can even check if the photo you have is ok and it will either be accepted

Credit: Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street

EASY TO APPLY: Boris Johnson has his own new passport.

or what is wrong with it.

Once you have completed all of the documentation and submitted your pho‐ to, you need to pay the current fee of £86.00 + £19.86 return courier fee for a standard adult passport if submitted on‐ line (paper applications may cost more).

Once all of that is done, you will receive a confirmation that the order has been ac‐ cepted and an address to which to return the passport being replaced which in‐ cludes the reference number of your ap‐ plication. To be on the safe side, it is best to send the passport via some form of registered postal delivery or courier.

Once received by the passport office, they check that you are entitled to a re‐ placement and issue the new passport.

At all times, they will keep you updated on developments from the date of apply‐ ing for the passport to actual receipt which most recently have been just three weeks.

There are slightly different require‐ ments for the replacement of lost passports, first time passports and children’s passports, but all are clearly explained on the website and it is even possible, al‐ though expensive, to ob‐ tain a temporary, one use only, passport for emergencies.

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Water issues IN less than 10 years 65 per cent of Spain will have problems with drinking water supplies and this is something that is affecting the world all over.

According to the World Health Or‐ ganisation (WHO) the world is experi‐ encing an increased scarcity of water.

The organisation believes that one half of the population of the world will suf‐ fer from restricted access to safe and clean drinking water in only a few years’ time. In Spain, by 2030 65 per cent of the population will have diffi‐ culty with their supply of fresh water.

The Korea Institute of Civil Engineer‐ ing and Construction Technology (KICT), have a possible solution to this problem. They have developed a way of speeding up water desalination with a new method using nanofibre mem‐ brane. The membrane can filter out 99 per cent of the salt in seawater, and this could mean that humans are able to get clean drinking water in a matter of minutes.

It is hoped that the new technology could ease the water crisis across the world. The new technology would need to be commercialised first though. At this moment in time the World Health Organisation believe that nearly 785 million people across the globe do not have access to safe drinking water.

Netflix scouts Spain

THE CROWN: Used various parts of Spain for their filming locations.

NETFLIX is scouting for more filming locations for The Crown after shooting key scenes for the series in vari‐ ous parts of Spain previously.

The Crown, which costs $13 million to produce per episode, kicked off in 2016 with Claire Foy starring as a young Princess Elizabeth.

Seasons 3 and 4 fast forward in time to Prince Charles’ ear‐ ly years and ill‐fated marriage to Diana Spencer.

In 2019 it moved filming to Spain taking advantage of varied landscapes to stand in for Australia, Greece, and even parts of America.

The area around Tabernas in Almeria was the setting for Charles and Diana’s getaway weekend in rural Australia during a gruelling tour of the country. El Toyo, also in Almeria, was used to stage shots of Brisbane airport.

The Palacio de Congresos

in Torremolinos made a con‐ vincing Los Angeles Airport.

Sotogrande and several towns in Cadiz were also used as locations for Princess Margaret’s tour of America in 1965.

In Jerez, the Finca La Penuela was used as a set for homes in America and the Convent of Santo Domingo set the stage for Prince Philip’s mother’s time in Greece.

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Cheers to beers!

ACCORDING to a study carried out by a group of Spanish researchers from the Spanish National Research Council CSIC, in collaboration with the Forum for Beer and Lifestyles Research (FICYE), and published in the current edition of medical journal Nutrients, one or two beers a day is the amount that has been established as ideal, according to the study.

Dr Ascension Marcos is the director of the Immunonutrition group of the Department of Metabolism and Nutrition of the Institute of Science and Technology of Food and Nutrition (ICTAN), of the CSIC, and one of those responsible for the study into moderate beer consumption and cardiovascular health.

“The available scientific evidence supports the health benefits of moderate beer consumption in adults, and according to the review, a moderate alcohol consumption of 196g a week for men, and 112g a week for women would set the daily margin on one or two beers - between 400ml and 700ml - if you break the weekly total down into well-distributed amounts,” the researcher said. Moderate beer consumption leads to a lower cardiovascular risk, and lower mortality in general, a lower risk of diabetes in men, an increase in the density of bone mass, reducing the risk of fractures, especially in the elderly. And they say beer is not associated with general or abdominal obesity.

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New national service

NEW GUIDELINES: A document outlines the reform of the National Security Law. ANY person residing in Spain of the legal age shall soon be obliged to carry out so‐called ‘personal tasks or benefits’ as required by the authorities, following new guidelines being drawn up by the National Security Council ‐ if a state of crisis is declared in the country.

Should this happen, again, all

citizens ‘without exception’ must comply with the orders and in‐ structions issued by their local au‐ thorities.

This order is being established in a document outlining the reform of the National Security Law that is being prepared by the government which incorporates some of the lessons learned during almost a

Sanchez condemns Haiti death THE President of Spain, Pedro Sanchez condemned the assassina‐ tion of Jovenel Moise, the president of Haiti. He has called for unity in the country in a bid to overcome the crisis. Moise died during an attack on his residence by a group of unidentified people. Sanchez took to Twitter on Wednesday July 7 and voiced his condolences to Moise’s family. “Spain firmly condemns the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise,” said Sanchez and expressed Spain’s solidarity “with the Haitian people”.

year and a half of the health crisis.

In the event that a state of crisis is declared in Spain (‘situation of in‐ terest to National Security’ is the name given by law), the authori‐ ties may seize any type of proper‐ ty. What the articles do make clear is that the measures adopted will be gradual and proportionate to the situation to be faced and will be limited to the time strictly nec‐ essary to overcome the crisis situa‐ tion.

The duty concerns not only all citizens but also companies and le‐ gal entities to collaborate with the authorities to overcome whatever crisis faces the country. The text is based on Article 30 of the Constitu‐ tion, according to which ‘Spaniards have the duty and right to defend Spain’.

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Investment scam OFFICERS of the Spanish National Police and Mossos d’Esquadra, in an operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled a boiler room scam that used the name of famous Spanish celebrities and others to lure investors into their fraudulent money schemes.

Eight individuals have so far been arrested, two of them in Malaga and Madrid, five in Bulgaria and one in Israel. All have been accused of fraud and money laundering throughout Europe using fraudulent investment schemes after having more than 300 complaints registered against them in Spain.

Investigators estimate that the total amount of money netted by the criminals exceeds €8 million in Spain and €30 million across the rest of Europe and was obtained between 2018 and 2019. In business, the term boiler room refers to an outbound call centre selling questionable investments by telephone. It usually refers to a room where salespeople work using unfair, dishonest sales tactics, sometimes selling penny stocks, private placements or committing outright stock fraud. The investigation began with the receipt of several complaints, through Euuopol and from different countries throughout the European Union - all of them regarding investment scams involving cryptocurrencies and diamonds.

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Spain’s ‘national service’ plans SIXTY‐FIVE per cent of our readers do not agree with Spain’s plan for a so‐called ‘national service’ in the event of a crisis.

Under a new security law reform anyone over 18 residing in Spain would be obliged to carry out ‘personal tasks or bene‐ fits’ as required by the au‐ thorities. We asked ‘Do you think the State should be able to seize personal assets and force citizens to carry out tasks if there is a ‘State of Crisis’?’ Those who think it is a good idea said it never did anyone any harm and recalled “they had conscription a few years back, I think it’s a good thing in this day and age with what’s going with other rogue coun‐ tries threatening peace.”

Others said that it is “bl**dy disgusting” and called it a “cross between a dictatorship and com‐ munism at its worst.”

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Police brings down internet fraud THE Guardia Civil has arrested 16 people from a criminal organisa‐ tion dedicated to internet scams.

The organisation allegedly in‐ fected the computer equipment of the victims and impersonated the Post Office, the Tax Agency, the Treasury or the DGT. The organisation would use ma‐ licious software that would be in‐ stalled in victim’s computers using a technique known as ‘email spoofing’. They then would be able to steal large amounts of money from the victim’s account.

In the operation, known as Aguas Vivas, officers were able to

block transfer attempts of €3,500,000, after analysing over 1,800 emails. Twenty crimes of fraud have been found, with a to‐ tal amount of €276,470, of which €87,000 have been recovered.

They also carried out two searches in Madrid in which docu‐ mentation, mobile devices and computer equipment have been seized. The investigation began over a year ago following several complaints filed by various official bodies across Spain of the infec‐ tion of their computer equipment with some type of malicious soft‐ ware.

Business meals now an expense THE Supreme Court has ruled that autonomos can deduct meals with clients as an expense, until now it was a grey area for freelancers.

The ruling was made in March but only released on July 10.

“Expenses that are colloquially known as customer service or personal and promotional services are deductible,” the ruling said Lawyer Andrea Torner said the ruling is a “great advance”.

“Before any inspection, businesses will only have to prove to the Ad‐ ministration official that the person they had invited to eat, or to whom they have sent a gift, is someone who either collaborates in their activity or with whom they want to start a business, even if it doesn’t end up be‐ ing carried out later.

“These demonstrations are as simple as an email, a message or What‐ sApp, a phone call or having their name appear in your portfolio of regular customers,” Torner added.

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Rashford responds to abuse

A MURAL of the young star was defaced in his hometown of With‐ ington, Manchester, but it was quickly covered up with messages from supporters.

Rashford tweeted, “The mes‐ sages I have received today have been positively overwhelming and seeing the response in Withington had me on the verge of tears.

“The communities that always wrapped their arms around me continue to hold me up. I’m Marcus Rashford, 23‐year‐old, black man from Withington and Wythen‐

€2m of drugs A B E LG I A N n a t i o n a l h a s been arrested by National Police officers from Elche in Alicante.

The man was wanted by German authorities after he had allegedly trafficked nearly 500kg of marihuana worth over €2 million. He was wanted for transport‐ ing drugs from the Ali‐ cante Province to Ger‐ many.

The man was caught out during a control by the Prevention and Reaction Unit of the National Police in Elche.

The controls were in place as normal at the start of summer to keep both locals and tourists safe as they travel through the Valencia community.

At the checkpoint, offi‐ cers decided to stop a ve‐ hicle as it did not slow down as it approached.

Once they were able to stop the car the officers discovered that the pas‐ senger had a European ar‐ rest warrant in force which had been issued in Germany in April.

The man was trans‐ ferred to the National Po‐ lice Station in Elche before being taken to the Central Court of Instruction num‐ ber two.

This court will be re‐ sponsible for the proceed‐ ings including executing the extradition order if needed.

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YOUNG STAR: Mural was defaced.

shawe, South Manchester.

“If I have nothing else, I have that.

For all the kind messages, thank you. I’ll be back stronger. We’ll be back stronger.

“I can take critique of my perfor‐ mance all day long, my penalty was not good enough, it should have gone in, but I will never apologise for who I am and where I came from. I’ve felt no prouder moment than wearing those three lions on my chest and seeing my family cheer me on in a crowd of tens of thousands,” he added.

Rashford was one of three Eng‐ land players who missed penalties on Sunday night, all of them suf‐ fered racist abuse online.

Twitter said there is “no place” for the racist abuse of English play‐ ers after their loss to Italy in the EU‐ RO 2020 finals on July 11.

“In the past 24 hours, through a combination of machine automa‐ tion and human review, we have swiftly removed over 1,000 tweets and permanently suspended a number of accounts for violating our rules.”

Donkey rescue in fire

SAVED: The donkey was lead to safety by the Guardia.

THE Guardia Civil in Cordoba’s Villa del Rio have rescued a don‐ key from a fire in an agricultural part of the town. Officers were alerted to the fire at around 1.30pm on June 26, having bro‐ ken out in the area of Poligono del Pelicano.

An officer went to the area to check out the reports of a fire and discovered a stable with a donkey inside where the flames were starting to burn and the donkey needed to be rescued immediately. Luckily, he had previously been stationed at the

Cavalry Squadron of the Guardia Civil, so had knowledge of this type of animal and saw that the animal was very nervous.

There was a fence around the orchard, the officer climbed over so he was then able to open the stable door which was already being hit by the flames.

The donkey was then freed and lead to safety with the help of another officer. Officers from the Guardia Civil have been thanked personally by the own‐ er of the donkey for their efforts in rescuing the animal.

Officer killed in helicopter crash A POLICE officer has been killed in a helicopter crash while chasing an alleged drugs boat in San Roque, Cadiz. The inci‐ dent took place at 12.20am on Sunday, July 11, next to So‐ togrande beach.

The 60‐year‐old customs surveillance officer reportedly died after the helicopter they were using to carry out surveil‐ lance crashed into the water to prevent drug traffickers from entering the coast of Cadiz. Despite wearing a life jacket the deceased officer was trapped inside the helicopter without being able to get out while it sank.

A Customs Surveillance boat, which was also participating in the pursuit, rescued the two survivors and recovered the body of the officer.

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Electric investment SPAIN will invest €4.3 billion in the production of electric vehicles and batteries as part of the country’s multi‐billion‐euro Strategic Projects for Economic Transformation and Recovery (PERTEs). Spain is Eu‐ rope's second‐largest auto producer.

The investment aims to create up to 140,000 new jobs and boost the national economy, President Pe‐ dro Sanchez said on Monday July 12.

“Our priority is economic, social and territorial re‐ covery. And to achieve a vigorous recovery we cannot settle for returning to the starting point prior to Covid, but rather transform our economy. This revolution that we present today is structured around two axes of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

“The so‐called green and digital ‘twin revolutions’, are keys to accelerating progress towards a better Spain. We are talking about a new mobility model for a new country model after the pandemic. It is impor‐ tant for Spain to react and to anticipate this transfor‐

SANCHEZ: Will boost the national economy. mation in Europe’s automotive sector. With this in‐ vestment to promote the electric vehicle, we believe that the sector can increase its weight in GDP by up to 15 per cent by 2030,” he added. The private sector is also expected to contribute €19.7 billion to the initia‐ tive by 2023. PERTEs are a new public‐private partner‐ ship mechanism funded by subsidies and loans from the European Recovery Mechanism, also known as Next Generation EU. Spain is earmarked to receive €140 billion from the EU under the plan.

Local currency exchange fraud

POUNDS: A disproportionate volume of exchange noticed.

THE National Police and the Customs Surveillance Service have, in a joint operation, dis‐ mantled a network of money exchange agencies in Fuengiro‐ la that has reportedly laun‐ dered more than £52 million (€60m).

According to a statement from the National Police, the exchange agencies were al‐ legedly set up to appear to be operating as legal foreign cur‐ rency exchanges to tourists, but their real clients were mainly British citizens linked to alleged criminal organisations dedicat‐ ed to drug trafficking, with a network of 13 exchange agen‐ cies reported as being linked to the money laundering, with 21

people being arrested.

A total of around €562,657.76 (£483,837.07) has reportedly been blocked in vari‐ ous bank accounts, and seven properties, 21 vehicles, and a wide variety of financial prod‐ ucts have been confiscated, along with €97,302 (£83,675) in different types of currencies.

‘Operation Wessel’ was launched in 2019 after the Malaga Customs Surveillance Service detected a dispropor‐ tionate volume of British pound exchange that an agency in Fuengirola had reported, and once underway, the operation was expanded to incorporate the National Police’s Group III of Money Laundering of the UDEF.

India on hold for now THE government has extended the mandatory 10-day quarantine for travellers arriving in Spain from India until July 24 to prevent the spread of the variant of coronavirus detected in that country.

The measure extended on Friday July 9 is mandatory for all travellers arriving from any airport in India, with or without stopovers, during the 10 days after their arrival.

Big project THE two English development firms Citygrove and Burlington, are set to develop a stunning commercial complex in Marbella, being described as ‘the most modern and ambitious of the last 25 years’ in the area. A staggering €100 million are set to be invested to begin with.

The project will have a plot of over 30,000 square metres and it is expected to bring in large international firms to Marbella’s coastline. The building work is set to start next year and should be completed by the end of 2023. At this point Marbella Plaza, as it has been called, should be ready to open.

It is hoped the development will create over 500 direct and indirect jobs and Marbella Town Hall is said to be supporting the project. Marbella Plaza “involves significant improvements for the well-being of the population, regenerating a degraded environment in a highly consolidated residential area, providing a significant improvement in mobility, through the construction of a new four-lane road, and increasing the areas set aside for parks and gardens, public community facilities and public parking, all in accordance with the urban planning requirements applicable in the municipality ,”· said the international retail consultancy firm, Savills Aguirre Newman.

“The development is also expected to boost the image of the city,” said Savills Aguirre Newman.

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Fish fats ease migraines A DIET higher in fatty fish helped frequent migraine sufferers re‐ duce their monthly number of headaches and intensity of pain compared to participants on a diet higher in vegetable‐based fats and oils, according to a new study published in the BMJ on

Friday July 2.

The study of 182 adults with frequent migraines expanded on the researchers’ previous work on the impact of linoleic acid and chronic pain.

Linoleic acid is a polyunsatu‐ rated fatty acid commonly de‐

New pacemakers can dissolve and disappear

THE first-ever transient pacemaker has been created which dissolves into the body when it is no longer needed and disappears.

The stunning new technology means less danger for the patient and potential cost savings too. The device is wireless, does not require batteries and is fully implantable for temporary use. The technology is expected to greatly improve patient care in the future. The stunning new pacemaker was revealed by scientists at Northwestern and George Washington Universities on Tuesday July 6.

The transient pacemaker is battery free, has no wires and disappears when the patient no longer needs it.

The tiny device can be used in patients who only need a pacemaker temporarily. This could be when they are waiting for a permanent pacemaker or after having surgery and need a helping hand for a little while.

rived in the most Western diets from corn, soybean, and other similar oils, as well as some nuts and seeds.

They found that a diet lower in linoleic acid and higher in levels of omega‐3 fatty acids, like those found in fish and shellfish, could soothe this pain pathway inflam‐ mation.

Participants all received meal kits that included fish, vegetables, hummus, salads, and breakfast items. One group received meals that had high levels of fatty fish or oils from fatty fish and lowered linoleic acid. A second group re‐ ceived meals that had high levels of fatty fish and higher linoleic acid. The third group received meals with high linoleic acid and lower levels of fatty fish to mimic average American intakes.

The diet lower in vegetable oil and higher in fatty fish produced between 30 per cent and 40 per cent reductions in total headache hours per day, severe headache hours per day, and overall headache days per month com‐ pared to the control group.

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NIGHT CLUBS in Andalucia could face closure in August if people do not exercise “pru‐ dence,” the President of the Junta de Andalucia has warned.

The President of the Junta de Andalucia has warned night clubs across the region could face closure in August if peo‐ ple do not act to halt the

Clubs shut in August? spread of the fifth wave of Covid that is sweeping across Spain.

Juanma Moreno said on July 8 only “prudence” can prevent

6,100 emergency calls EMERGENCY SERVICES in Andalucia have responded to 6,100 incidents so far in July as holidays and travel increase ahead of the summer.

The Andalucian emergency services said the high number of reports received follows an increase in road journeys at the beginning of July. The most common cause of calls to the 112 emergency services were for health assistance, with 2,856 registered emergencies, followed by incidents related to citi‐ zen security (1,202).

Next are traffic incidents (494), fires (369) and traffic acci‐ dents (351). Saturday, July 3, was the busiest with up to 2,530 managed emergencies, with 174 of those between 10 and 11 pm. The province of Sevilla with 1,436 has been the one with the highest number of incidents, followed closely by Malaga, with 1,404. Next are Cadiz (831) and Granada (733). The provinces with lower incidents were Jaen (362), Cordoba (412), Huelva (423) and Almeria (499).

In the provincial capitals, Emergencias 112 tackled 674 re‐ ports in Sevilla, 488 in Malaga, 201 in Granada, 194 in Cordo‐ ba, 107 in Almeria, 95 in Huelva, 78 in Cadiz and 71 in Jaen.

the imposition of new restric‐ tions and he called on young people to be especially careful and vigilant. Moreno’s com‐ ments come as Valencia will impose fresh restrictions on night clubs beginning at mid‐ night on Saturday, July 10.

On July 8, Valencia re‐intro‐ duced restrictions and is urging people to wear masks out‐ doors.

The Generalitat is also seek‐ ing powers to impose curfews in high‐risk areas between 1am and 6am, limit the num‐ ber of people who can meet at home to 10, and halt the sale of alcohol in shops and super‐ markets after 8pm.

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Masked students in September SCHOOLS in Andalucia are planning on reopening in September with face‐to‐face classes but students will have to wear a mask during classes and recess.

Online education will only be available to students in the third year of ESO or for schools in areas where the health alert is level three or four. The An‐ dalcuian Ministry of Health and Sports said on July 9 it will publish its directives soon in order to give schools time to prepare ahead of September.

Like the last academic year,

IT has been estimated that nearly 2,100 mi‐ grants have died trying to reach Spain in the first six months of this year.

The death toll is close to figures recorded for the entire year of 2020, according to the non‐governmental organisation Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders).

In a report published on July 8, the organ‐ isation found that 2,087 people had died or disappeared at sea while trying to reach Spain in the first half of this year. The mi‐ grants were from 18 nations, mainly in West Africa but also from Bangladesh, Syria and

BUBBLES: Students will stay in same physical space. students will also be organised in ‘bubbles’, “the students will occupy the same physical space in the classrooms and complementary services ‐ desk, seat, workplace, school cafeteria ‐ in order to be able to identify contacts in the

2,100 migrants perish at sea Yemen. The majority of the deaths (1,922) were because of shipwrecks en route to the Canary Islands, according to Info Migrants.

“It’s been a horrendous year,” Helena Maleno, an activist who leads the NGO, said at a news conference held to present the organisation’s report.

The NGO pointed out that the death toll is five times higher than those registered in

event of contagion more pre‐ cisely. The classroom that the coexistence group uses and the recreation spaces, the use of the toilets or the use of common areas must be clearly delimited,” the ministry de‐ creed last year.

the first six months of last year and the high‐ est it has ever been since it began recording migrant deaths at sea 14 years ago.

The dangerous conditions on the notori‐ ously dangerous Atlantic archipelago is part of the reason for the increase in deaths.

Maleno also blamed this year’s increase on the use of inflatable boats to cross the route and inadequate cooperation between the rescue services of Spain and Morocco. She added that there is also a lack of rescue at‐ tempts to save boats even when the NGO raises an alarm.

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Ryanair sets up customer panel Farmers fury at meat campaign RYANAIR has announced its Customer Advisory Panel, comprising seven customers from six European countries. Having received over 10,000 applicants from 16 countries across Europe Ryanair’s seven successful candidates will travel to Dublin for the

first of the Customer Advisory Panel meetings in September 2021, coming together to provide feedback and recommendations that will help Ryanair continue to improve its guest services.

While interest was strong across all markets, the UK trail-

blazed ahead with almost a third of applicants, closely followed by Ireland (20 per cent) Although the airline has not revealed the participants’ second names, the group includes Jaime, 47, from Ibiza and Naomi, 34, from Belfast, now living in Madrid.

A NEW campaign launched by the Minister for Consumers, Alberto Garzon, encouraging Spaniards to eat less meat has been met with stiff resistance and ridicule.

Spain’s Minister for Consumers, Alberto Garzon, on July 7 launched a Twitter campaign

#MenosCarneMasVida - less meat more life - however the move has angered the Minister for Agriculture Luis Planas, the opposition, the Junta de Andalucia, and livestock farmers across Spain.

Garzon told media outlets that livestock farming is bad for

New Picasso at the Prado

THE Prado Museum in Madrid has unveiled a newly acquired painting by Pablo Picasso, Buste de Femme 43, painted in 1943.

The painting is a donation to American Friends of the Prado Museum from the Aramont Art Collection of the Arango Montull family.

The Prado Museum has also been gifted the Portrait of Philip III by Velazquez by American Friends of the Prado Museum.

“American Friends’ actions are certainly great news for Spain and all those who visit our country attracted by our artistic and cultural heritage.

A painting from one of our greatest artistic geniuses which up to now had been in a United States’ private collection will be displayed in public thanks to the Arango Montull Family’s and American Friends’ generosity, for all of those who love Picasso’s work, our museums

the environment, that people should eat meat less frequently and only buy quality meat from sustainable farms.

Agriculture Minister Luis Planas was quick to point out that Garzon had not consulted him ahead of launching the campaign.

Planas, a member of PSOE, said the campaign “does not make sense” and “this campaign is as wrong as the one that sugar kills.”

Garzon is the leader of Izquierda Unida, who joined the government as part of Podemos, who in turn formed a coalition with PSOE placing Pedro Sanchez as President.

PICASSO: A newly acquired painting. and culture,” said Javier Solana, Chairman of the Board on Tuesday July 6.

Because of Covid-19, the Prado’s revenues declined 75.5 per cent from €33.1 million to €8.1 million due to an 84 per cent decline in ticket sales from an all-time record of visitors in 2019 and a 90 per cent decline in Prado Store and restaurant revenues.

GARZON: Eat less meat.

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Bankrupt Katie gets bum lift KATIE PRICE appeared on GMB on Friday July 9 to reveal details of her new plastic surgery, which included a ‘bum life’ and facial surgery such as eye and lip lifts. Since having the surgery last month in Turkey, Price has hidden her face on social media posts and hasn’t been seen in public until yesterday when she was seen walking her pet chihuahua. Those who saw Price on GMB talking about her most recent surgery took to Twitter to give their opinions ‐ not only on how she looks after the surgery, but the fact that Price had flown over to Turkey to have the procedures.

One Twitter user said said “Katie Price flies to a ‘red’ country, gets plastic surgery, flies to an ‘amber’ country to isolate in a private villa for a week, flies back to the UK and gets the spotlight on national TV. Not bad for someone who is bankrupt, apparently.”

£40 billion Brexit bill Everard guilty plea

New Gibraltar flights cancelled HAVING decided to fly to the Rock from London Luton, Wizz Air has now cancelled all August Gibraltar flights to make money elsewhere.

The Gibraltar Minister respon‐ sible for Tourism Vijay Daryanani contacted the airline, asking for an explanation and issued the following statement: “We un‐ derstand Wizz Air’s need to re‐ main flexible to demands. These are constantly changing as a re‐ sult of the uncertainty in respect of changes in rules relating to travel from and to the UK. This has resulted in the opening up of

new destinations after the re‐ cent announcement that people returning to the UK from amber countries will not quarantine.

“As a result, Wizz have sched‐ uled flights to other European markets for which they see the strongest demand. These words must be scant comfort to those people, not just visitors but also residents her and in Spain who have booked to travel with the Hungarian airline in August, only to discover that unlike BA and easyJet, they are prepared to fol‐ low the money rather than hon‐ our commitments.”

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BREXIT DIVORCE: The UK is likely to challenge the bill.

BRITAIN’S Brexit divorce bill topped a staggering £40.8 billion, and £6.8 billion must be paid by the end of this year.

The final bill was initially be‐ lieved to have come in at around £35‐39 billion to cover the UK’s share of payments for projects and benefits before it left the bloc.

British and EU negotiators bat‐ tled hard over the potential cost of leaving the EU before a deal was finally sealed in December 2019.

The figure first came to light when Ireland’s member of the

court of Auditors, Tony Murphy, said that the costs the UK faces are unlikely to change.

“While the 2020 EU consolidat‐ ed accounts published by the Commission are as of yet provi‐ sional the Court has completed its audit work on these accounts,” he said in a statement.

“Following internal adoption procedures the Court is set to is‐ sue an unmodified opinion on the reliability of the 2020 EU consoli‐ dated accounts, as we have in pre‐ vious years. Therefore, for all in‐

tent and purposes the figures published by the Commission are definitive,” he added.

The UK is likely to challenge the Brexit divorce bill.

“This is just an accounting esti‐ mate, and does not reflect the ex‐ act amount the UK is expected to pay to the EU this year. We will publish details on payments to and from the EU made under the financial settlement in the EU fi‐ nances statement later this year,” a UK government spokemans said on Friday July 9.

800,000 without jabs

ANDALUCIA’S vaccination campaign has left more than 800,000 people without immunisation with health centres contacting residents by phone and SMS. The plan to have one million vaccinated by the end of July from the Junta de Andalucia was pub‐ lished on May 14 in the BOJA (Official Bulletin). It not only explained the large‐scale logistics pro‐ cess carried out in May and June, but also includ‐ ed estimates on the number of people vaccinat‐ ed.

The document indicated a number of mile‐ stones that had to be reached before achieving group immunity, that is, the registration of 70 per cent of the Andalucian population with the com‐ plete vaccination regimen.

One of those milestones was passed on Sun‐ day, July 4. According to the estimates of the health service from a month and a half ago, there should have been 4,369,140 Andalucians fully

vaccinated. The Ministry of Health, on the other hand, reported a figure of 3,504,416 immunised people ‐ a quick calculation shows a difference of 864,724 people left without their full immunisa‐ tions.

New scientific data now raises herd immunity to 80 per cent in order to protect the community against the Delta variant, which is currently spreading rapidly throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

As of Friday, July 2, there were almost 400,000 Andalucians between the ages of 60 and 69 still waiting to receive their second dose. In total, ac‐ cording to the data from the daily report issued by the Ministry of Health for Andalucia, there are 1.6 million Andalucians over 40 years of age wait‐ ing for total immunisation. In addition, according to published statistics, there are 23 per cent of Andalucians between 40 and 49 years old who have not yet received any dose.

LONDON Metropoli‐ tan Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Ever‐ ard.

Last month, Couzens, 48, from Deal in Kent, accepted responsibility for the murder of Sarah Everard and pleaded guilty to her kidnap and rape.

Couzens has now pleaded guilty to mur‐ der at the Old Bailey on July 9. Sarah, 33, disappeared on March 3 whilst walking home in Clapham, South London.

Her body was found in woodland in Kent a week later following the launch of a major police investigation into her disappear‐ ance.

A vigil was held for Sarah on March 13 at Clapham Common, in which Met Police offi‐ cers were accused of acting inappropriate‐ ly.

Hundreds of people turned up to pay their respects and lay flow‐ ers on the bandstand, despite Reclaim These Streets failing to agree with the Met on how the vigil could be held with regards to the current lockdown restrictions.

The vigil started off peacefully, however, things turned south within a few hours af‐ ter a number of wom‐ en were held on the ground and arrested.

A report later stat‐ ed that: “officers re‐ mained calm and pro‐ fessional when subjected to abuse” and “did not act inap‐ propriately or in a heavy‐handed man‐ ner.”

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Couple seen in steamy romp A COUPLE has been arrested for having full sexual relations in broad daylight on the Malagueta beach.

Police sources confirmed that the couple were arrested for exhi‐ bitionism since there were nu‐ merous minors in the area who witnessed the incident. The steamy events unfolded around noon on Monday, July 5. National Police received several calls due to the presence of a couple who had full sexual relations without caring about the presence of other passers‐by and bathers.

The incident took place on the rocks that separate the Paseo de Matias Prats from Malagueta beach, near the Casa de Botes. A bather on the Malagueta beach recorded the incident and the video has since been circulating on social media networks.

A man was on the rocks, his partner in the water nearby. Wit‐ nesses included the mother of a child and a person in charge of a group of some 20 minors.

A 28‐year‐old Moroccan man and a 39‐year‐old Spanish woman have been charged.

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13 held for trafficking Ryanair adds Sevilla flights

A SEX trafficking gang who lured people into prostitution has been brought down by Spanish and Romanian police.

The network, who used the

‘loverboy method’ had been lur‐ ing in victims by seducing them and promising them a better life overseas.

Thirteen people were arrested

Correos and Renfe join up SPANISH postal service Correos is reported to be studying the creation of a joint company with railways operator Renfe to make a parcel delivery service by train, while at the same time allegedly analysing the viability of also directly providing an air transport parcel service.

PwC Asesores de Negocios (PwC) has been commissioned by Correos to prepare a business plan that analyses the possibility of creating a new entity owned 50 per cent by Correos and 50 per cent by Renfe, with both being public companies.

The project, as published on the state contracting portal, and as stated in the award certificate, has a budget of €224,445, and an execution period of two months, without the possibility of modification or extension.

This possible move by Correos looking to form this new ven‐ ture, comes at a time when the government, together with ADIF and Renfe, has said it wants to promote the transport of goods by rail.

and 16 buildings were raided by the Spanish and Romanian Na‐ tional Police in two crackdowns that took place in Spain in Febru‐ ary and in Romania in June.

On Thursday, July 8, Europol announced that 25 victims ‐ 24 Romanians and one Bulgarian ‐ had been identified. Nine of the victims were located in Romania and 16 in Spain.

The gang would traffic the vic‐ tims to Spain where they would be taken to nightclubs and sexu‐ ally exploited. The criminals would then take the victims’ earnings and leave the country, avoiding travelling by plane.

During the raids, police also seized mobile phones, digital equipment, €40,000 in cash and five bank accounts.

A similar network was brought down in October last year by French and Romanian police in which three women, who were said to be the sus‐ pects’ girlfriends, had been traf‐ ficked to France to work as pros‐ titutes. The suspects used the victim’s money to buy them‐ selves real estate and luxury cars in Romania.

R Y A N A I R has launched its summer schedule in Sevilla as part of its recovery from Covid.

With a total of 44 routes and more than 140 weekly flights, the summer 2021 schedule includes three new connections to Alghero and Palermo twice a week, and three flights per week to Menor‐ ca.

“The new routes will help boost air traffic and the region’s tourism sector as we enter the critical sum‐ mer months, July and August, while vaccination campaigns continue across Europe,” Ryanair said in a statement on Tuesday July 6.

“We are delighted to be here today to present our summer 2021 programming in Sevilla as part of our recovery. Ryanair is the airline that operates the most routes to and from Sevilla airport, which makes us a key employer in the region and we con‐ tribute significantly to the local economy,” said Dara Brady, Director of Marketing and Digital at Ryanair.

“Our commitment to the city is demonstrated by the investment of €26 million in our new and avant‐ garde hangar that has not stopped growing since its inauguration in 2019. According to the expansion plan, it is planned that the workforce will be in‐ creased to more than 400 people in the next two years, offering fantastic job opportunities to young and talented people,” he added.

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Why men are more likely to get Covid

THE reason why men are now more likely to get Covid than women in the UK has been revealed.

According to scientists, Euro 2020 may be the reason why men are now one third more likely to catch the potentially deadly virus than women. Imperial College London have performed a study and this shows that between June 24 and July 5 one in 170 people in England were infected with the virus.

This is the first time that an infection rate difference has been spotted between men and women.

Scientists believe that this difference may be due to men having ‘more social activity than usual’ due to Euro 2020.

Steven Riley, professor of infectious disease dynamics at Imperial College London believes that the increased rate currently seen in men is linked to several factors.

“There’s lots of evidence that mixing inside is more likely to result in transmission than mixing outside,” said Professor Riley on July 7.

“If I had to speculate about the impact of the Euros, I would first think about the possible impact - much, much more broadly than when we are around London - I would think about the increased probability that people are mixing inside more frequently than they otherwise would,” he said.

“So, my first thought wouldn’t immediately be to the stadium and the immediate surrounds, it would be about the more general behaviour of the population, but we don’t have results that address that directly in this study,” he said.

Cyber gang wants €60M HACKERS are demanding companies pay them almost €60 million to restore encrypted data held by them after launching a massive cyberattack last week.

The hackers suspected to be behind a mass ransomware attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide late on July 4, have demanded almost €60 million to restore the data, according to a posting on a dark website. The demand was posted on a site typically used by the REvil cybercrime gang, a Russia-linked group that is counted among the cy-

Hundreds were affected. bercriminal world’s most prolific extortionists. The gang has an affiliate structure, occasionally making it difficult to determine who speaks on the hackers’ behalf, but Allan Liska of cybersecurity firm Recorded Future said the message “almost certainly” came

from REvil’s core leadership. The group has so far not responded to any attempt by authorities to reach it for comment. REvil’s ransomware attack, which the group executed on July 2, was among the most dramatic in a series of increasingly attention-grabbing hacks.

The gang broke into Kaseya, a Miami-based information technology firm, and used their access to breach some of its clients’ clients, setting off a chain reaction that quickly paralysed the computers of hundreds of firms worldwide.

Breathing workout lowers blood pressure A BREATHING workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise or drugs according to a new study that shows that a breathing exercise known as Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can reduce blood pressure in weeks, with benefits on par with daily exercise or medication.

Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as ‘strength training for your breathing muscles’ lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication. New CU Boulder research in the July edition of Journal of the American Heart Association, provides the strongest evidence yet that the ultra-timeefficient manoeuvre known as High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) could play a key role

in helping ageing adults fend off cardiovascular disease.

“There are a lot of lifestyle strategies that we know can help people maintain cardiovascular health as they age.

But the reality is, they take a lot of time and effort and can be expensive and hard for some people to access. IMST can be done in five minutes in your own home while you watch TV,” said lead author Daniel Craighead, an assistant research professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology. Developed in the 1980s as a way to help critically ill respiratory disease patients strengthen their diaphragm and other inspiratory (breathing) muscles, IMST involves inhaling vigorously through a hand-held device which provides resistance. Imagine sucking hard through a tube that sucks back.

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Germany lifts UK ban A COVID-RELATED travel ban on people from the U K and four other variant-hit countries was lifted by Germany on Wednesday, July 7.

The restrictions, which also applied to people from Portugal, Russia, India and Nepal, were relaxed, with fully vaccinated travellers not required to quarantine.

The countries will now be reclassified as “high incidence areas”, the Robert Koch Institute ( R K I ) said. H owever, non-vaccinated people will still be required to quarantine for up to 10 days, with the option to end their isolation early with a negative test on the fifth day.

The five countries have until now been classified as ‘virus variant areas’ because of the spread of the Delta and D elta P lus variants, which were first identified in India.

Although German citizens and residents were exempt from the ban, they were required to quarantine for 14 days when they arrived in the country.

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Quality of life is tops in Finland FINLAND has been named the best country in the world for Quality of Life, according to the latest CEOWORLD magazine 2021 report.

Scandinavia did very well in this report with Denmark second and Norway third, Belgium fourth and then Sweden fifth.

The rankings measure global perceptions of 165 nations chosen because they contribute most to the world’s GDP. More than 258,000 people around the world are asked to evaluate the countries based on 10 metrics ranging from stability to transparency to equality The CEOWORLD report explained that being safe, politically stable, and having a well-developed public health system drove Finland’s quality of life ranking to the top of the Best Countries 2021 list.

Sixth to 10th places were taken by Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Germany and Japan respectively with the UK coming in at 11 and Spain 20, whilst the worst countries included Syria, Sudan, North Korea and surprisingly the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat which is placed 50 lower than war torn Yemen.

In order to determine the rankings, researchers at the CEOWORLD magazine analysed and compared 165 countries across 10 key categories: Affordability, Economic stability, Family-friendly, A good job market, Income equality, political neutrality and stability, Safety, cultural influence, Well-developed public education system, and Well- developed public health system.

Each attribute was graded on a 100-point scale.

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Bye-bye plastic ear buds and straws

EU’s Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Directive came into effect on Saturday July 3, which means that many common items made with single-use plastics are now banned in the bloc.

Cotton bud sticks, cutlery, plates, stirrers, chopsticks, straws, expanded polystyrene single-use food and beverage containers, and all oxo-degradable plastic products are on the list of products that are banned from being placed in establishments across the EU. The objective of the EU Directive is “to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials.”

Single-use plastic products are used once, or for a short period of time, before being thrown away. The 10 most commonly found single-use plastic items represent 70 per cent of all ma-

No more plastic straws. rine litter in the EU, and up to 85 per cent of all marine litter in the EU is plastic.

“This is the latest in a series of measures we’re taking to reduce plastic waste and better manage the waste we do produce. Our future depends on us rapidly changing the way we produce products; this will contribute to a much wider effort to address climate change,” said TD Alan Farrell, Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson.

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No bulls in Pamplona THE streets of Pamplona were empty on July 7, as the San Fermin bull-running festival was cancelled.

The streets of Pamplona would usually be packed as people celebrate the famous San Fermin bull-running festival. However, authorities cancelled the fiesta for the second consecutive year because of Covid concerns.

The eight-day festival attracts hundreds of thousands of people from around the world each year, where people would drink, dance and run with bulls. After last year’s fiesta was cancelled because of the health crises, it was also decided in February that to hold the fiesta this year would be too risky. Veteran bull-runner Antonio Manzanera, 55, from Murcia said he felt an “immense sadness” at the cancellaTHE president of the Junta de An‐ dalucia, Juanma Moreno has an‐ nounced that Andalucian university students who study abroad will be vaccinated soon.

Moreno, reported on Thursday July 8, that the Ministry of Health and Families will activate the vacci‐ nations “as soon as possible,” also meaning that the process that had been started with Erasmus students is extended. Those over 18‐years of age who meet some of the follow‐ ing criteria will get the Janssen dose: • Who have travelled before September 15 outside of Spain for work or study reasons for a long pe‐

tion. “Running is what we like the most… But we understand that due to the pandemic it has been cancelled, and we came with the same hopes this year and next year we will continue.” The cancellation is also causing businesses, some of which rely on the fiesta for nearly a fifth of their annual income, to struggle. “The streets are empty, the balconies are empty,” said Roberto Bueno who owns a traditional cafe in the old town of Pamplona.

Although, for others, another bull-free San Fermin is a cause for celebration.

“There will be no bullfights, which fills us with satisfaction. We believe they are not necessary to enjoy the festival,” said animal rights group AnimaNaturalis.

Andalucian university students

riod (minimum time of 21 days) • Residents of Andalucia who are pursuing university studies in anoth‐ er autonomous community and are going to carry out Erasmus or similar studies abroad • Monitors for summer camps and campuses “Our wish is that, before the new course begins, most of the universi‐

ty students are vaccinated. We work on that planning, although it will depend on the number of vac‐ cines that we receive,” Moreno added. In relation to the pandemic, Moreno has affirmed that during this time universities have been forced to accelerate the transition towards a more flexible and open approach to teaching, with tech‐ nologies playing an essential role.

“Let us go deeper into digitisation and move towards Zero Paper in all administrations, also in university administrations and in bureaucratic simplification, to avoid overloading officials,” he added.

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‘Treat all the regions fairly’ THE President of the Junta de Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, has called on Madrid to treat all autonomous communities fairly amid claims that it is preparing to offer tax incentives to companies to return to Catalonia.

“It is unavoidable and urgent to restore a climate of understanding, cooperation and solidarity in Spain that avoids territorial inequalities and fosters convergence, economic and social, in the country,” Moreno told the Andalucian parliament on Wednesday July 7.

Madrid owes Andalucia €10.835 billion in debts accumulated since 2009 and he criticised the government for dispersing Covid 2020 fund by GDP not population.

By doing so Madrid was “giving more to those who have the most” Moreno said.

Andalucia received €2.199 billion in Covid funds, 13.7 per cent of the total despite having 18 per cent of the Spanish population. Each Andalucian received €261 while the average for Spain was €340 per inhabitant.

Covid 2021 funds will be distributed according to population, and Andalucia will

Moreno criticised the government’s decision. get €2.357 billion extra.

“At this decisive moment, all communities should have the same opportunities for recovery,” he said.

“The logical question, which the government must answer, is why was the same criterion not followed in 2020? Why is the adjusted population criterion not maintained in the rest of the financing of the autonomous communities? Even more so when the current Minister of Finance was the main defender of this criterion and admits that the distribution punishes Andalucia,” Moreno added in reference to Finance Minister Maria Jesus Montero who previously was head of Andalucia’s finances.

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Jet2 targets Mum’s fear over Samuel Amber countries JET2 has announced it is reopening flights and holidays to amber list countries following the government’s announcement that vaccinated travellers will not need to quarantine after coming back to the UK. The airline confirmed it will be offering holidays to 40 green and amber list countries this summer.

“This is the news that UK holidaymakers have been looking forward to, as it finally signals a meaningful restart to international travel,” CEO of Jet2, Steve Heapy, said.

“We will be restarting flights and holidays to all Amber List destinations from July 19 onwards and we are ready for the wave of demand that this long-awaited and very welcome news will bring. We know how many customers want to jet off on our flights and ATOL protected package holidays, and we are ready to fly them away.

“Our team of colleagues could not be more excited to take customers on their much-awaited holidays and to deliver our award-winning VIP customer service.”

“With the government looking to unlock restrictions from July 19, we have been calling for international travel not to be left behind,” he said.

JET2: Restarting flights.

T E N S I O N S are high after the recent death of Samuel Luiz in La Coruña, with one mother sending a shocking message to her gay son that shows her fear for him and for others.

So far, police have arrest‐ ed four people as alleged perpetrators of the horrific attack. According to some the crime is not being con‐ sidered as a homophobic at‐ tack, but Samuel’s friends said that he was beaten while his attackers shouted ‘faggot’. His friends certainly consider the attack to have been homophobic.

Samuel had his whole life to live and was working as a nursing assistant helping others. He had been out

Samuel was beaten. with his friend Lina and the pair had decided to make a video call to another friend Vanessa and this was when everything went wrong.

The reaction of the LGBTI community saw thousands of people take to the streets on Monday, July 5, to con‐ demn discrimination and the shocking crime which took place at the weekend when

Samuel was beaten to death.

Many people in the LGBTI community are now afraid and they have shown this in messages posted across so‐ cial media networks. Fami‐ lies are also fearful for their loved ones.

One son took to Twitter to share a message that his mother had written to him via WhatsApp. It reveals the shock that many people are feeling at the moment, and their fear.

“In Coruña they have killed a boy for being homo‐ sexual. Please, no kissing in the street, no holding hands, no nothing,” said the mes‐ sage from the young man’s mother.

Creation of insect-sized robots ENGINEERS have created an insect-sized robot that can swerve and pivot with the agility of a cheetah, giving it the ability to traverse complex terrain and quickly avoid unexpected obstacles.

Small, robust robots like these could be ideal for conducting search and rescue operations or investigating other hazardous situations, such as scoping out potential gas leaks, US researchers said on July 7.

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Doses for 70 per cent of EU THE European Commission says that it will have enough doses of the vaccine against Covid-19 to be able to vaccinate 70 per cent of the adult population of the EU by the end of July.

“We have set a goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of the adult population,” said Stefan De Keersmaecker, Health spokesman for the Community Executive said on Tuesday July 6.

“We believe that a sufficient number of doses will be administered this month to allow the member states to achieve this goal,” he said.

Almost 62 per cent of the adult population in the EU already received at least one dose of the vaccine and more than 40 per cent of those over 18 years of age are fully vaccinated, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. But there are disparities. Belgium leads the table among the EU states, having already vaccinated 88 per cent of the adult population with at least one dose, Bulgaria has only some 17 per cent of first doses administered.

Spain, for its part, has vaccinated about 65 per cent of those over 18 years of age with at least one dose.

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Delta variant dominant

THE Delta coronavirus vari‐ ant is now dominant in at least four regions in Spain, and it is spreading rapidly despite the ongoing coron‐ avirus vaccination pro‐ gramme.

The strain was originally discovered in India and is now spreading throughout Spain at astonishing speeds.

The delta variant is domi‐ nant in at least four regions of Spain: Valencia, Navarre, Madrid and Catalonia.

Reports from the Ministry of Health regarding coron‐ avirus variants on June 14, show that from the samples they analysed 11 per cent of infections were due to the strain. Many experts though

England charged by UEFA UEFA have launched an investigation after Kasper Schmeichel, the Danish goalkeeper appeared to have been targeted with a laser pen at the Euro 2020 semi-final on July 8.

A laser pen apparently targeted the goalkeeper shortly before England’s Harry Kane took a penalty. England are being investigated for other issues too such as crowd disturbances and fireworks going off during the game. England will also be investigated as fans booed the Danish national anthem.

European football’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body have confirmed that they have launched disciplinary proceedings against England.

If England are found guilty of the offences, then the English FA could face a variety of fines from €500 for each firework that went off, up to an €8,000 fine for the laser pen.

The fact that the Danish national anthem was also booed

by England fans could gain a further financial penalty too.

think that the strain is spreading at a faster rate.

But the situation has changed drastically in the following 14‐day reporting period.

The number of young peo‐ ple being infected by the coronavirus is rising rapidly and the 14‐day cumulative incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants is 814 in the 20‐ 29 age group.

According to data collated

by Spain’s autonomous re‐ gions it is believed that the Delta strain is actually re‐ sponsible for 32 per cent of new infections. This is con‐ siderably higher than the Ministry of Health’s figure of 11 per cent.

Experts worry that young people will spread the virus onto elderly people. “The point that’s worrying is that young people could spread the virus to the elderly, even if they are vaccinated,” said the head of Microbiology at the Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Barcelona, Tomas Pumarola.

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Sanchez questions Catalan fund PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez said Madrid will study the legality of a Catalan public fund created to cover the fines imposed on ex‐of‐ ficials by the Court of Auditors.

If the €10 million fund is legal, the courts can accept the money; if it is not, it cannot be used to pay fines imposed on dozens of officials for their roles in promoting and fa‐ cilitating Catalonia’s 2017 independence bid, Sanchez said.

“We have always maintained that every‐ thing that is approved by all the regional governments has to be subject to the law.

Therefore, we are going to study the deci‐ sion that has been taken and, from there, if it is subject to the law, we have no objec‐

tions; and if it is not subject to law, then ob‐ viously we will have to appeal it. It’s been subjected to an objective study right now.

I cannot say anything else,” Sanchez said on July 6.

Meanwhile opposition to Barcelona’s pro‐ posal is mounting among Spain’s opposition parties charging that it amounts to a great swindling of the Spanish public purse.

On July 7, the government of Catalonia created a €10 million fund to cover fines meted out to former officials.

The Court of Auditors in Madrid said they have until July 15 to pay up. Forty former officials were handed fines, some in excess of €2.5 million on June 30.

Health experts curfew THE Alert Report of the Min‐ istry of Health has proposed that Spain close nightlife and study the possibility of apply‐ ing a new curfew in the face of rising coronavirus infections.

Health technicians on July 5 said they consider it necessary to take measures “urgently” to stop the transmission of the virus, and they want to limit

operating hours for bars and restaurants.

In addition, they advocate suppressing the celebration of mass events if compliance with prevention measures cannot be guaranteed.

The health experts also said that hotels and other areas of accommodation should be used to quarantine people if

they can’t property isolate at home.

“While the increase in trans‐ mission continues, the action protocols must be adapted to a mitigation scenario that al‐ lows the prioritisation of re‐ sources and flexibility of pro‐ cesses for adequate monitoring of the situation,” the experts said.

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45M tourists expected this year SPAIN’S government has said it is set to welcome nearly 45 million international tourists this year, despite the travel restrictions in place across Europe.

Tourism Minister Maria Reyes Maroto said Spain will receive a large number of international tourists later this year. “We expect around 17 million international tourists during the summer, and many will be British because it is a market that is very faithful to Spain,” the minister said on Thursday July 8.

The government’s figure of 45 million tourists is around half the 83.5 million visitors the country received in 2019.

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UK labour shortage UK employers are struggling with the worst labour shortage since 1997 as the number of overseas workers drops due to Brexit and Covid. The labour market is also being hit as the

UK reopens from lockdown.

Employers in Britain are struggling to recruit staff as British businesses reopen after lockdown. Businesses are also seeing recruitment issues as the

Climate change fears A NEW Eurobarometer survey shows that European citizens believe climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world.

More than nine out of 10 people surveyed consider climate change to be a serious problem (93 per cent), with almost eight out of 10 (78 per cent) considering it to be very serious. W hen asked to pick out the single most serious problem facing the world, over a quarter (29 per cent) chose either climate change (18 per cent), deterioration of nature (7 per cent) or health problems due to pollution (4 per cent). In terms of policy response, nine out of 10 Europeans (90 per cent) agree that greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced to a minimum while offsetting remaining emissions to make the E U climate-neutral by 2050. The survey was released on Monday July 5.

Close to nine in 10 Europeans (87 per cent) think it is important that the EU sets ambitious targets to increase renewable energy use.

number of overseas workers has dropped too.

The Recruitment and Employ‐ ment Confederation (REC) and the accountancy firm KPMG have both issued warnings over the potential risk to the UK economy and its recovery. The UK is currently experiencing acute labour shortages the likes of which had not been seen since 1997.

Many areas of the economy are facing this issue and top of the list are areas including transport and logistics, hospital‐ ity, manufacturing and con‐ struction. The issues are also found in higher paid sectors such as IT, finance and engi‐ neering.

“We need action from busi‐ nesses and government to reskill and upskill furloughed and prospective workers now more than ever, as the increas‐ ing skills gap in the workforce has the potential to slow the UK’s economic recovery,” said the head of education, skills and productivity at KPMG UK, Claire Warnes.

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Children learn languages faster SMALL children learn language at a pace far faster than teenagers or adults. One explanation for this learning advantage comes not from differences between children and adults, but from the differences in the way that people talk to children and adults.

For the first time, a team of researchers developed a method to experimentally evaluate how parents use what they know about their children’s language when they talk to them.

They found that parents have extremely precise models of their children’s language knowledge, and use these models to tune the language they use when speaking to them. The results are available in an advance online publication of the journal of Psychological Science.

“We have known for years that parents talk to children differ‐ ently than to other adults in a lot of ways, for example simplify‐ ing their speech, reduplicating words and stretching out vowel sounds,” said Daniel Yurovsky, assistant professor in psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.

“This stuff helps young kids get a toehold into language, but we didn’t know whether parents change the way they talk as children are acquiring language, giving children language input that is ‘just right’ for learning the next thing,” he added on July 4.

Adults tend to speak to children more slowly and at a higher pitch. They also use more exaggerated enunciation, repetition and simplified language structure.

Adults also pepper their communication with questions to gauge the child’s comprehension.

As the child’s language fluency increases, the sentence struc‐ ture and complexity used by adults increases.

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Rare albino stag

A RARE albino stag has been spotted by hunters in forests in Malaga Province.

The video which Club de Caza, Spain’s largest hunting magazine obtained, shows the stag in all his glory, his coat com‐ pletely white and his antlers are pale pink as opposed to the usu‐ al brown.

According to Jera y Sedal the stag is extremely rare as it is esti‐ mated that only one in 30,000

deer suffers from albinism and they are highly prized among hunters. As far as the magazine knows the video was shot in Malaga Province. It is not the first time the animal has been seen, but the magazine says this is the best recording of it they have seen.

Albinism is the result of cells that cannot produce melanin, the pigment needed to colour skin, scales, eyes and hair. This

genetic condition gets passed to offspring when both parents carry the recessive gene. When albinism is present, the animal can appear white or pink.

Aside from appearance, these animals often have problems re‐ lated to albinism, such as issues with eyesight. Melanin helps eye development, so without it, irises, retinas, eye muscles and optic nerves may not form prop‐ erly.

PSOE wins Granada mayoral race PSOE candidate, Francisco Cuenca, has been elected mayor of Granada after a tumultuous month in the Nasrid city.

Two Ciudadanos (Cs) councillors, former mayor Luis Salvador and his deputy, Jose Antonio Huertas, voted against their own party’s instructions for PSOE and now face being expelled from the Cs over the July 7 vote.

There were no abstentions. Fifteen votes in favour of Cuenca, 10 from the PSOE, three from Unidos Podemos and two from the Ciudadanos, compared to 12 for the Partido Popular (PP) candidate Francisco Fuentes, who had

six from his own party, three from Vox and the remaining three from independent councillors.

Vox’s candidate, Onofre Miralles, who put himself up as runner just 24 hours before the ballot, voted for Fuentes in the end.

Cuenca is now Granada’s fourth mayor since 2016.

The political crisis which led him to power was precipitated by the Partido Popular (PP) abruptly withdrawing from a coalition with the Ciudadanos (Cs) in June when the Cs mayor, Luis Salvador, refused to rotate the post with the PP.

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Reality is reality

THE Archbishop of Granada, Javier Martinez, believes that Spain is “on the way to a third dictatorship, in one way or an‐

other, because laws are im‐ posed that go against the com‐ mon good.”

He also said Spain’s new eu‐

Carer emptied senior’s bank account

NATIONAL POLICE in Madrid have arrested a domestic worker who, when the elderly man she cared for died from coronavirus, emptied more than €35,000 from his account and used his bank card for online shopping.

The pensioner’s family denounced the fraudulent transactions from the bank account of their relative, who died in March 2020, in the middle of May of this year. The fraudulent purchases were made between the months of March and September 2020 when the funds ran out. The complaint was filed late because of pandemic-related delays.

The researchers found that the card charges came mostly from purchases on the internet that included appliances, furniture and food.

The investigations targeted a 45-year-old Spanish woman of Ecuadorian origin who had cared for this person for a long time.

The woman was charged with fraud and other offences on Wednesday July 7.

thanasia law was “an offence to human reason.”

The archbishop made the re‐ marks in his sermon on Sunday July 4 in Granada.

“The trans law, for example, converts sentiment into a legal category. It is not the first time it has happened. In the 30s and 40s of the last century, the feel‐ ing of superiority of the Aryan race resulted in millions of deaths when it became law,” he argued.

Believers, he said, must start “learning anew to be free in the face of these two laws, which are also an offence to human reason in many ways.”

“This does not mean any judgement on any person, of any kind, or transsexual of any kind.

But reality is reality, it cannot be changed. Whoever is born a man will always be a man. Whoever is born a woman will always be a woman. Regardless of the hor‐ mones that they put in them, or the operations that they do to them,” he added.

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Homophobic attacks in Valencia

A 32-YEAR-OLD man has reportedly suffering a ho‐ mophobic attack when he was kissing a man in the Turia garden, in the Alameda.

The National Police has opened a report for two hate crimes and injuries, and also launched an inves‐ tigation to identify the per‐ petrator and find out the motive and cause, police sources have confirmed.

On the same night, Thursday, July 8, a report was filed at the Maritime Police Station of the Na‐ tional Police for an attack at around 2am. It was re‐ ported that an individual assaulted two men while they were kissing, with the

perpetrator allegedly shouting “S****y f**s!” and “in Spain men don’t do these things,” as well as calling them “F*****s.”

One of the victims appar‐ ently tried to calm the man, however, was slapped and punched in the face, causing a broken nose. The other victim was also slapped in the face, causing him to fall onto the ground.

The perpetrator then fled the scene.

This is the third homo‐ phobic attack in less than a month in Valencia, and the second in just one week, after two men aged 21 were reportedly attacked by a dozen people when

they were with friends in the Plaza de Honduras area of Valencia on Saturday, Ju‐ ly 3.

On the night of San Juan, a 17‐year‐old man took to social media to say that he had been attacked when he was holding hands with another man, a group of men called him a “f*g”, beat him and then stole his mobile phone.

Last Saturday, Samuel, 24, was killed in A Coruña after being beaten to death. Citizens throughout Spain took to the streets to protest against the murder of the young man and to demand justice for what they have considered an act of homophobia.

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New sexual consent laws SPAIN’S government has ap‐ proved tougher laws on sexual consent with the new bill known as ‘Only yes means yes’.

The government hopes to crack down on sexual harass‐ ment and sexual violence with this new legislation. The ‘Only

yes means yes’ proposed law in‐ cludes laying out the offences related to sexual consent and it is hoped that the sexual culture of Spain will change with the proposed law.

“Consent is recognised only when a person has freely

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OVER 9,000 calls were made to the phone service for victims of gender violence in June.

The telephone service for victims of gender violence 016 received 9,049 calls in June, 10 per cent more than in May and 6 per cent more than in the same month of 2020, a figure that is the second-highest since this phone service started operating in 2007.

The minister against Gender Violence, Victoria Rosell, said that the highest figure was registered in August 2016, when 9,916 people called the service.

Couple or ex-partner issues account for the majority of calls - 87 per cent - Rossell said on Wednesday July 7.

Support is also provided through WhatsApp on the number 600 000 016 and minors can contact the ANAR Foundation telephone number 900 202 010.

demonstrated it through ac‐ tions which, in the context of the circumstances of the case, clearly express the person’s will,” says the new bill.

The bill went to Parliament to be voted on after it was ap‐ proved by Spain’s cabinet on Tuesday, July 6. It will probably take several months before it passes through Parliament though.

Maria Jesus Montero, a spokesperson for the govern‐ ment considers the proposed law to be “a decisive step for‐ ward” to protect women. She also believes that it will “make us, without doubt, better as a society.”

“We have to transform our sexual culture, placing women’s consent at the centre of how we see things,” said Montero.

With current laws in Spain victims need to prove how dur‐ ing an attack they were the vic‐ tim of violence or prove how they fought against their attack‐ er. For many this new bill can‐ not come soon enough.

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Tree huggers

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AFTER activists occupied a tree for three weeks on Amager Fælled a 223-hectare nature reserve in Copenhagen protesting about planned construction, they were removed by police but the Planning Appeal Board ruled that work must be halted until January to protect vulnerable wildlife.

AS if losing Notre Dame Cathedral to fire wasn’t bad enough, the Paris city authorities and public health officials have been named in a legal complaint for failing to safeguard the health of people living nearby due to lead pollution caused by the fire.

THE NETHERLANDS Musseling in THE Dutch mussel industry has been granted €900,000 by the European Union in order to fund a marketing campaign to persuade youngsters in the Netherlands to include the crustacean in their diet.

Some 10 million kilos of mussels are gobbled up each year mainly by those over 50.

BELGIUM

NORWAY High flyers NORWAY’S Trade Minister Iselin Nybø took the unusual step of publicly criticising the senior management of Norwegian Air after it transpires that despite using public money to support the airline and making segments bankrupt, two directors were each paid bonuses of Kr11 (€1) million.

FINLAND Nasal vaccine

TWO armed men entered a camp run by the Flemish scouts and guides for children aged nine to 11 in the early hours of July 6 and stole credit cards, wallets and mobile phones from various adults who were awake using threats of violence before escaping.

ROKOTE Laboratories has been promised some €9 million to enable further development and to start clinical trials on a nasal spray which will act as a Covid vaccine. The vaccine has been formulated by the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland.

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Big Brother

Suspected murder

FROM August 2, the authorities will require all German citizens applying for a new government-issued ID card (currently 62 million exist) to give their fingerprints which will be stored electronically on the card. Until now, this was a voluntary procedure for ID cards although obligatory for passports.

AN express train running from Malmö to Hässleholm, travelling at around 180 kmh hit and killed an adult and two children who were on the track. Although Swedish police have been reticent to release much information, they are investigating the possible murder of the children.

Be prepared

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From beaches to forests

IJAS: perched on the side of a mountain amongst green forests and rocky terrain, it has been known since the mid-20th century mainly for its donkeys.

But Mijas has so much more to offer and although Mijas Pueblo is popular with locals and visitors alike as a quaint, whitewashed village conserving the traditional appearance of old-time Andalucia, Mijas covers such a large area that you can find almost anything within its boundaries.

Mijas has amazing beaches, with everything from cliffs and crystal clear waters, to fine golden sands popular for parties; it has part of the Senda Litoral, an amazing walkway along the Costa del Sol where you can enjoy beautiful views of both the sea and mountains; and while it may not be quite as well-known for its huge mansions and exclusive urbanisations as Marbella, this is certainly not because it can’t hold its own, making it another property paradise in the area.

It has a rich history, having been inhabited by many different cultures over the cen-

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MIJAS PUEBLO: A quaint, whitewashed village perched on the mountainside. turies, shaping it to be what it is today, and leaving a variety of historical sites to be visited.

In this special supplement, we will introduce to you, not only some of the super businesses Mijas has to offer, but we’ll also tell you more about the town and surrounding areas, where to go, what to see, the history and much more...

Whether you are looking for discos, restaurants, somewhere to relax on the beach, an invigorating walk in the mountains, a place to go with the kids or somewhere to chill-out with some cock-

tails, everything can be found in Mijas, even a dusting of snow at the coldest times of the year if you’re feeling in need of cooling down.

Just a short trip from Malaga airport, minutes from Fuengirola train station, and with buses running inland and down to Fuengirola, Mijas is well connected to the rest of the province.

It is home to all kinds of accommodation no matter what your budget is; restaurants offering international cuisine of all varieties; bars where you can find out what having tapas is all about; an array of different businesses

to meet all your needs... whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here, right on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. If you’ve never had a proper look around Mijas even if you live just along the coast or just up the mountain, now is the time to do so. There’s a large indoor car park in Mijas Pueblo and it costs just €1 per day to park, so there’s no excuse. Have a look through our supplement and see what takes your fancy.

We’re sure that once you’ve been, you’ll fall for Mijas and want to share it with all your friends.

Why get on the padron?

IT’S extremely important to register on the padron (census), here’s why: The number of people registered as residents in a town affects the resources and financial aid that the town receives from the Central Government. The more people there are on the padron, the better for the town and all its residents.

There are around 87,000 people registered as residents in Mijas, but there are thought to be many more.

1,000 new registrations = one more firefighter 2,400 new registrations = one more rubbish lorry 2,500 new registrations = four more police officers 3,800 new registrations = eight more street sweepers As well as this, Mijas would get: more cleaning equipment and rubbish containers, more police cars and equipment for the police and fire department.

Register with the health service ONCE you are on the Mijas padron and have the Certificado de Empadronamiento, take this and your NIE/TIE document to the health centre for the district where you live and you will receive assistance to register and have a family doctor assigned to you.

If you have private health insurance and you want to be eligible for the Covid-19 jab, there is a simplified process for registering with the health service so that they can contact you when it’s your turn to get the jab. Find the form which you need to fill in at our website: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/04/06/pri vate-insurance-holders-in-andalucia-can-now-applyfor-the-vaccine/ or Google euroweekly private insurance andalucia apply vaccine and then click on the first link.

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Reliable and professional Carnival time in summer UR friendly Spanish and English-speaking service team have been providing services for English-speaking foreigners in Spain since 2010.

Specialising in relocation, visas and residency, we have been conveniently located at our main office in the centre of La Cala de Mijas for the last five years. We are well placed for clients not only in the Mijas area, but all along the Costa del Sol. We are only 10 minutes away from Marbella and just 25 minutes from Malaga.

If you are looking for a reliable and professional company to take care of everything We also provide ongoing support afterwards. for you, then we are exactly what you are looking for. Our staff have first-hand local knowledge of the area and if we can’t help, we will certainly know someone trustworthy who can.

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Visiting hours: 10am until 4pm - check our Facebook or website for summer hours.

ON July 23, a Carnival Night will be held at Plaza del Bulevar in La Cala de Mijas at 9.30pm.

It’s time to put on another mask and

FACT FILE Mijas Location: Malaga Province, Andalucia, Spain Inhabitants (2020): 85,397 Area: 148.8km2 Height above sea level: 428m Name of locals: Mijeño Mayor: Josele González Patron saints: San Anton, Virgen de la Peña Boundaries: Mediterranean Sea, Marbella, Ojen, Coin, Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre, Benalmadena, Fuengirola Mountains: Sierra Alpujata, Sierra de Mijas (1150m) Rivers: Rio Fuengirola Average temperature: 18ºC Average rainfall: 600 litres/m2 Average hours of sunshine: 2,920 Areas: Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, La Cala Beaches: 14km

get down to La Cala de Mijas to enjoy the carnival songs of Antonio Martinez, and see La Chusma Selecta y su Antologia. Entrance is free but limited to guarantee safety measures.

Once again this year, there will not be a procession for the Virgen del Carmen on July 16 in La Cala. However, the church there will remain open from 10am to 8pm for floral offerings, and at 8pm, there will be a mass officiated by local priest Juan Baena and televised live on Mijas 3.40TV on Facebook and on YouTube.

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OCATED in La Cala de Mijas, Unico Beach Club is the place to go for a perfect dining experience or enjoy some amazing cocktails.

With three different areas, a swimming pool, a restaurant and cocktail bar on the terrace, you can chill-out and enjoy the superb views.

The pool area has 21 king-size beds for you to relax and soak up the sun, while the restaurant is the ideal place for a tasty lunch or dinner, offering Mediterranean cuisine with their own unique touch as well as a carefully selected wine list to provide you with a perfectly unforgettable experience.

The terrace offers sea views and a fabulous setting where you can try the best signature cocktails, from your classic favourites to the new and exciting variations at Unico Beach Club, accompanied by a selection of tasty snacks to enjoy your evenings in the heart of La Cala de Mijas.

The modern premises with three different areas and the privileged setting of Unico Beach Club make it ideal for visiting any time of day or night.

Located in Calle Reina Fabiola, 13, La Cala de Mijas, Unico Beach Club is There are 21 king-size beds to relax on. open from 11am to midnight.

For more information contact them by phone 951 001 125, or email info@unicobeachclub.com, visit the website www.unicobeachclub.com or follow them on Instagram (UNICO Beach Club) or Facebook (unicobeachmijas).

Pay bills online RESIDENTS of Mijas can now pay their council taxes online, saving them time waiting in queues as well as money.

The councillor for New Technologies, Nicolas Cruz, and the councillor for the Treasury, Roy Perez, explained that thanks to the express payment feature, property tax (IBI), rubbish collection and road taxes can be paid electronically.

Residents of Mijas who do not pay their taxes by direct debit and don’t

Town hall is now online. have a so-called digital certificate will be able to use the online payment option which is very simple to use from the comfort of your own home on a com-

puter, tablet or mobile phone.

To access the platform, go to https://pagosex press.mijas.es/es/ or visit the municipal website, www.mijas.es, or scan the QR code on display in municipal offices.

To access it, you will need to provide an email, ID, date of birth or the identification of the last receipt. Once accessed, payment can be made using the barcode on the bill.

Getting to know Mijas MIJAS, located on the Costa del Sol, just 34 kilometres south of Malaga City, is the fourth most populated town in Malaga Province.

Mijas was, until the 1950s, mainly a village of fishermen and farmers, but has become home to foreign residents of more than 120 different nationalities, now accounting for more than 36 per cent of the population. The majority (around 60 per cent) are British.

Mijas covers a large area of 148km2, from the mountains of Sierra Alpujata and Sierra de Mijas to the Mediterranean Sea, divided into three areas: Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas in Mijas Costa, and La Cala de Mijas.

Mijas Pueblo, a typical whitewashed Andalucian village, is located 428 metres above sea level and it is where the town hall is located, as well as most of the historical buildings.

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A brand new Olivia’s in La Cala HE past year and a half have been tough for everyone and Olivia’s group has had more than their fair share of sadness with the passing of E l l i o t t ’s beloved father ‘Eddy’ and shortly after that an arson attack on the restaurant.

The past six weeks have been a roller coaster of building works to get up and running again in time to welcome their guests for the season.

The front terrace is open again and last week they were proud to launch Anka Kusu, their brand new Turkish Fire grill restaurant.

Anka Kusu is upstairs in Olivia’s where you can enjoy an exquisite sea view whilst sampling some of their delicious new dishes

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from tajines to mouth-watering sheesh kebabs from the grill.

Anka Kusu means the Phoenix. Chosen by Elliott Wright, the owner, whom this describes perfectly. A determined discerning business man who has arisen from the ashes to bring you a brand new Olivia’s in La Cala.

Keep an eye out on their social media for summer promotions. They have an amazing set lunch offer for just €18.95 per person and the boozy brunch with unlimited cava for two hours will be on offer on Saturdays and Sundays from the last week in July.

With a fabulous line up of live entertainment from singers to DJs they have something to offer

for all age groups.

Don’t take their word for it. Go in and see the progress for yourself.

Olivia’s La Cala and Anka Kusu by Olivia’s.

ANKA KUSU: Go along and sample some of their delicious new dishes.

Their Customer Service Team will be happy to assist you with your reservations and/or events.

Reservations@oliviaslacala.com Telephone ☎ 0034 952 494 953

Local wines MIJAS was traditionally a grape-producing area, until the vines were decimated in 1878.

This was overcome, and vines were planted again in the 20th century, in areas near the coast and Fuengirola, as well as on the hills around Mijas Pueblo. Many men and women would come from throughout Malaga Province and further afield to take part in the grape harvesting and it once again gained importance for local farmers.

Nowadays, you can visit the Malvajio wine producers to taste local wines. Also local to Mijas is the Lopez Lavado winery, created in 2004 which produces 100 per cent ecological wines from vines in La Alqueria area and matured in Mijas Pueblo, such as Viña Tamisa.

Beaches are sandy and rocky MIJAS has several kilometres of beaches,including some with blue flags.

La Cala has an urban beach with dark sand and rocky areas, 1.6km long with a blue flag for quality. It is popular at night at the weekends and holds several summer music events.

Cabo Rocoso has dark sand and choppy seas, at just 100m long, it does not get busy and is popular for windsurfing, sailing and diving.

Calahonda has golden sand and calm waters. Its 4.5km gets busy and is popular for fishing and snorkelling.

El Bombo,1.1km with cliffs and dark sand, gets busy and is popular with divers.

El Chaparral, a rocky beach 4.4km long and ideal for windsurfing, sailing and diving.

El Faro, rocky beaches with coves and fine sand, popular for fishing. Quiet and extends over 1.4km. Within those areas the beaches are La Luna, Royal Beach, El Almirante, Doña Lola, Riviera, Butiplaya, Las Doradas, El Charcon, Faro de Calaburras, Peñon del Cura, El Ejido, and the nudist beach at Playa Marina.

The beaches along the coast are a mix of sand and rocks.

Summer with a splash THE Aquamijas water park has opened for this summer on the Costa del Sol with strict security measures against Covid-19.

The manager, Maria del Mar Asensio, said that figures are expected to be 20 to 30 per cent higher than last year.

Visitors will once again be able to enjoy the slides such as the ‘Kamikaze’, a free fall slide for a real adrenaline rush, as well as labyrinths, the wave pool, the lake, the soft track, Adventure River, Rio Bravo, the Diver-dragon or the Jacuzzi. There are also virtual reality machines, go-karts and other activities.

Open Monday to Sunday to from 10.30 to 7pm until August 31, and to 6pm from September 1 to 12. Entrance after 3.30pm has 30 per cent discount and there are also discounts for residents in Malaga. Find out more on their website www.aquamijas.com.

Prehistoric times MIJAS was inhabited by humans in prehistoric times as far back as the Upper Paleolithic, with remains having been found from the Bronze Age. There are remains from the Iron Age near the Fuengirola River which show there were settlements in the area.

From 900 BC, like other areas along the coast of Malaga, the area now known as Mijas was inhabited by the Phoenicians who generally settled at the mouths of rivers and would then begin to trade with the local population.

The walls of Mijas Pueblo are from the Phoenician era, and remains with ceramics have been found which prove there was an established population in the area until the second century BC when the Romans began to arrive in the area and became the dominant culture.

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Discover the Tamisa Art Gallery OCATED right in the heart of the marvellous town of Mijas, Tamisa Art Gallery is a family business founded in 1961.

Back then, Murcia-born Jose Luis Ribera and his father travelled the towns of Andalucia until they discovered and fell in love with Mijas, where he opened a small antiques shop which over time became a jewellery shop and art gallery.

Now, Tamisa Art Gallery strives to bring art closer to everybody and offers a wide selection of original and limited edition works of art, and al- Showing a wide selection of art. ways attempts to delight their clients with unique pieces.

They have a permanent exhibition of great local artists such as Luis Romero, Valentin Kovatchev, Michele Lehmann, Pedro Rodriguez (Pedrin), Pablo Rodriguez, Chandy Haggett, Rafael Leiva, and many more...

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Pueblo’s modern history AFTER southern Spain was recovered by the Christians, 50 families settled in the area and the lands were divided between them.

Many Muslim residents

remained in the area, but the coast was abandoned after just a few years, mainly due to attacks from pirates, and the locals headed to the mountain.

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Travelling to Mijas by bus MIJAS bus timetables have returned to the prepandemic peak time frequency.

The number 122, 127 and 221 lines of the Transport Consortium of the Metropolitan Area of Malaga will go back to their original timetables while Mijas also plans to reinforce and expand schedules and frequencies.

The councillor of Transport and Mobility, Nicolas Cruz explained that Line 127 is a circular route used by many elderly residents in the area, while 122 is the most used to travel from Fuengirola to Mijas Pueblo and line 221 is the bus travelling between Fuengirola, Mijas, Alhaurin el Grande and Coin. He also said that the town council has wanted to collaborate with the transport consortium in order to offer more frequent schedules despite the use of the buses being a lot lower at the moment.

Off-peak and holiday timetables will be at 70 per cent of what they were pre-pandemic.

tacks from pirates from North Africa was to build watch towers all along the coast from Calahonda to Calaburra.

One of the first buildings to be erected in what is now Mijas Pueblo was the Inmaculada Concepcion Church, which was completed in 1631 and became a refuge for locals on several occasions. By 1712, there were 1,800 residents.

It wasn’t until 1841 that the Sohail Castle and surrounding areas separated from Mijas and formed what is now Fuengirola.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Mijas mainly mined marble which was used in Malaga Cathedral, Sevilla, Granada and even Burgos. Farmers continued to grow figs and later grapes.

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Mayan Monkey Mijas - Chocolate Factory & Museum AYAN MONKEY has been making chocolate dreams come true right in the heart of Mijas Pueblo since 2012.

The chocolate factory and museum are opposite the multi-storey car park and there is an ice-cream parlour with a shop overlooking Plaza de la Constitucion with now legendary ice-cream, unlike any other in the area, which has regulars travelling all the way from Marbella or Velez-Malaga to enjoy it.

Mayan Monkey Mijas is renowned for its unique chocolatemaking experiences, suitable from age three upwards. The oldest workshop participant to date was a 93-year-old who came to celebrate her birthday! They are easy and great fun for any age!

Chocolate & Wine Pairing sessions are also available, with chocolate made from organic and ethically sourced cacao. Mayan Monkey is the only chocolate factory in Spain to be recognised by the NGO Slavefree Chocolate.

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WORKSHOPS: Renowned for their unique chocolate-making experiences. brought right to your door through Greenlings, an organic fruit and vegetable basket home delivery company which supplies the fruit for Mayan Monkey’s icecreams.

Don’t miss the Plum Compote and Cardamom Baked Pear varieties while the fruits are still in season!

Founders Eli McCarthy and Jason Godwin work with a small, dedicated team of long-term members who share the goal of ‘Finding Happy, Sharing Happy.’

A favourite with clients is the pistachio ice-cream, but all varieties

are made from scratch, as are the sauces, caramels, biscuits, jams and nut butters. The ice-creams contain organic milk, cream and cane sugar, as well as seasonal organic fruits; pure, simple and natural ingredients combined to make the most exquisite ice-cream.

Mayan Monkey Mijas is also a palm-oil free environment! Green, sustainable, with zero waste values and an inclusive approach to all their products, meaning they are suitable for people with gluten and other food intolerances. And they make gorgeous birthday cakes too!

Open seven days a week and with Covid measures going beyond legal requirements to ensure the safety of staff and visitors, wait no longer to visit Mayan Monkey Mijas.

Workshops: 11am - 7pm. Clients should book ahead. Participants get discount on their shop and café purchases on the day.

Chocolate factory and museum, ice cream parlour, chocolate shop & café, Plaza Virgen de la Peña 15. 11am - 8pm Chocolate factory and museum, ice cream parlour, chocolate shop & café, Plaza Virgen de la Peña 15. 11am - 8pm Ice cream parlour and chocolate shop, Plaza de la Constitucion 421. 11.30am - midnight Phone/WhatsApp: +34 600 088 542 (Eli) +34 629 466 710 (Jason) Email: info@mayanmonkey.es Web: https://mayanmonkey.es/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayanmonkey Instagram: www.instagram.com/mayanmonkey/ NOW - FREE bonbon with every coffee to celebrate the fact that they’ve just started roasting their own organic coffee!

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Truly crafted by nature N the most deeply rooted Nordic coasts there is a name among the locals for the sound of the sea when it gently caresses the shores on summer nights: Sybartum ...

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UNIQUE: No two pieces are the same.

More than just a simple furniture and decoration shop, it is a true exhibition of wonders crafted by nature.

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ecologically legitimate, legal, and sustainable licences.

You can find solid wood dining tables from one to five metres long, rattan furniture, bamboo lamps, woven tapestries, original Beni Ourain rugs, customised linen sofas, natural fibre cushions and pouffes and much more.

Carretera de Mijas, km 3.5, 29650. Mijas-Malaga. Web: www.sybartum.com • Phone: +34 952 600 292 • WhatsApp: +34 696 329 302

Mijas Secrets walks THE Mijas Secrets guided cultural walks are set to continue after the summer as more than 200 people, most of them foreign residents, have taken part.

There have been different walks, showing aspects such as the local arts and crafts, the town’s grape and wine production, Mijas today and yesterday, and the influence of Al Andalus, as well as the hidden waterways of Mijas, which reveals how irrigation was carried traditionally carried out.

According to both the Foreign Residents’ Department and the Tourism Department, the tours are in several languages and have been extremely

popular since they began this year at Easter and continued into May. A new edition is planned for September.

The aim is to reveal facts about Mijas that people would not know otherwise and highlight the secrets of the town thanks to the involvement of local artisans, wine producers, religious groups and others. Being a tourist in their own town has proved a hit with local residents who have then recommended the walks and been able to teach more about their new home to others.

Fiestas and fairs Dia de San Anton – January 17 Carnival - February Easter - March/April Feria de los Pueblos - May Corpus Christi - May/June Floral offering to the Virgen de la Peña, the Patron Saint - June 2 Las Lagunas fair - beginning of July Dia del Carmen - July 16 La Cala Fair - end of July September 8 - Virgen de la Peña, Patron Saint Mijas Pueblo Fair - September Santa Teresa Pilgrimage, La Cala - mid-October

Statue dedicated to local artisans.

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Legends La Cala EGENDS La Cala opened their doors once again on June 3 coinciding with the bar’s 12th anniversary, and what a great start following a very difficult 14 months!

Legends has got to be one of the best choices for an evening of fun and entertainment with the best top class shows on the coast: Soul & Motown night, Jersey Boys, Rat Pack, Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Kylie, Bublé, Neil Diamond and of course the comedy drag duo Dragtastic to name just a few, as this is just a handful of their long list of shows.

They have been established since 2010 and built up business to a very high standard.

Before reopening they had recently extended and had to comply with new rules in order to serve food.

There is a new package available for the BEST CHOICE: Andrea & Paul of excellent price of €15 which includes a Legends. show and a personal table, buffet to share and table service throughout from their fabulous staff.

Drinks are very reasonably priced.

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Virgin of the Rock was founded in 1586.

Fun facts to explore THE tourist office in Mijas Pueblo was opened in 2003 and is located in the centre of the town.

It has an exhibition hall and interactive screens where you can find out more about Mijas before setting off to explore.

The bullring was built in 1900 after many petitions from locals and inaugurated on September 8 that year. It has a unique oval shape.

The patron saint is the Virgin of the Rock, which legend has it, was found in 1586 by two children watching sheep who were guided to her by a dove.

Constitution Square is interesting as the benches and fountain were made by marble cutter Galiano from rocks left by a landslide caused by floods in November 1884.

There are several caves in Mijas, often used as stables or store rooms.

Play in the water LAS CAÑADAS Children’s Park with water fountains in Mijas has now reopened to the public with improvements and security measures.

The water is on a continuously operating closed circuit so that water will not be wasted and so that there is no need to press buttons, as well as it bringing the temperature down within the park.

The 1,500m2 paved park is fenced and has lots of fun games for children. Anyone who enters should wear appropriate footwear to avoid slipping.

The Water Park will be open until September from 10.30am to 8.30pm.

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BONAFIDE: Decision making made easier.

ONAFIDE are an experienced law firm set up in 1999 and based in La Cala de Mijas, in the very heart of the Costa del Sol, providing their legal services to the entire coast: Mijas, Marbella, Estepona, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Malaga, Velez- Malaga and inland area. They offer services in a wide range of legal areas including: • Conveyancing: Buying/Selling property.

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are their priority. Bonafide pride themselves in offering the best personal service at all times and always offer quality and professional excellence.

Bonafide are a Spanish firm but with a high level in English, Dutch, French and Scandanavian languages.

If you are unable to call in to see them in La Cala de Mijas, they can arrange a meeting at your home or a place of convenience to you.

Information is the key to you making the correct decisions. They will advise you and provide you with all the necessary information in such a way that your decision making will be easier.

You can find them at Calle Cártama Nº25 in La Cala de Mijas (behind the town hall). Or contact them on 952 587 704 - 696 928 610. You can also contact via email bonafide@bonafidecosta.es.

Bill Anderson talks about the importance of the community EURO WEEKLY NEWS spoke to Bill Anderson, a councillor in Mijas, who was a policy advisor to the Scottish Parliament before coming to Spain around two decades ago.

With Mijas covering such a large area, Bill spoke of the importance of working on building up a better connection within the foreign community, and bringing them together.

He spoke of the excellent job being done by the Foreign Residents’ Department and told us how he wants to encourage people to get more involved in the community.

One of the ways he is doing this is with ‘Around Mijas.’ These are livestreamed videos

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Bill wants to build up better connections. which can be seen on YouTube and are an amazing way for people to access important information, while also widening their views of the town and its residents and allowing them to learn more about their place of residence.

It is currently broadcast in English and subtitles can be added. There are also plans to hopefully add more languages.

Look for Around Mijas Livestream on YouTube.

You will find there are many different and interesting topics which will interest not only residents in Mijas, but also other foreigners on the Costa del Sol. With recent changes to the residency laws for British citizens in Spain, there has been a 10 per cent rise in the number of Foreign Residents registered in Mijas, which is great news, Bill said, as the more people who are registered on the Padron, the better it is for the town in terms of accessing more services for its residents.

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Golfing all year MIJAS Town Council, together with Malaga University, is working on a unique brand to differentiate their local golf courses from other destinations.

The aim is to receive both national and international golfers and avoid seasonality.

Mijas has several golf clubs and courses: La Cala Golf, Miraflores Golf and Santana Golf; Mijas Golf, La Siesta, Chaparral and Calanova Golf Clubs and La Noria and Cerrado del Aguila Golf Resorts.

Golf tourism is a major source of income in the area, as golfers and their families not only visit the golf courses, but also spend in other sectors such as shops and restaurants. The aim is to diversify the offer with this golf marketing plan.

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dres Ruiz, said that Mijas seeks to promote its own brand and distinguish itself from other international competitors in this field, so that golfers will take Mijas into account when choosing an ideal destination which also complies with all current health regulations.

Contemporary Art Centre MIJAS also has a contemporary art centre with more than 400 works of art.

They include works by Picasso, Dali, Georges Braque, Tsuguharu Foujita, Antonio Muñoz Degrain, Jose Moreno Carbonero, Joaquin Martinez de la Vega and Jose Denis Belgrano from the Remedios Medina Collection, managed by Spanish Art Brokers.

There are more than 130 works by Picasso, mainly ceramics.

There is a permanent exhibition, mainly of his works and Dali’s as well as temporary exhibits.

Located in Calle Malaga, it is open 10am to 7pm from Tuesday to Sunday and entrance costs €3. For information, visit www.cacmijas.info.

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EURO WEEKLY NEWS spoke to Mijas councillor for Foreign Residents Arancha Lopez about the work that her department does to help foreigners in the town.

Mijas has around 87,000 inhabitants, and at the rate it is growing, it is expected to surpass 100,000 in just a few years. Around 30 per cent of the population are foreigners of 124 different nationalities, the largest foreign community of any town in Andalucia.

She explained that Mijas was the first council to have a department aimed specifically at foreign residents, dating back to 1985, and that over the years they have become the link between residents and the numerous departments of the council for anything that they may need.

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Arancha Lopez. dents in Mijas can count on the Foreign Residents’ Depatment to help with anything else they may need and not fully understand, they just have to ask. They can help you to contact your consulate or embassy, or the National Police if necessary.

During lockdown, they made sure that the foreign population was not cut off and launched a helpline operating in several different languages.

They make sure that all important information which is published by the local council is translated and broadcast on the relevant channels and pay particular attention to the elderly residents of the town, making sure that they, as well as anyone who needs it, have the assistance of the social services and are always able to get any medicines that they have been prescribed.

The councillor told us that investments in the town have stayed stable with the arrival of companies such as The Food Co Spain and that the property market has fortunately seen little change and continues to prosper.

The Foreign Residents’ Department in Mijas is much more than just an area of the local council, it is a helping hand for all foreigners in the town whenever they need it.

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A CUDECA charity shop has recently opened in La Cala de Mijas.

The town council has offered the 130m2 premises for free for an extendable period of four years.

The inauguration was attended by local mayor, Josele Gonzalez, and the manager of the Cudeca foundation, Marisa Martin. It is located in Bulevar de la Cala de Mijas, 5.

Its purpose, like the other more than 20 Cudeca shops throughout the province is to raise funds through the sale of second-hand clothing, books, furniture and other items.

The funds are used to continue caring for and accompanying people with cancer and other advanced diseases. Martin said the council provided the premises more than a year ago and they are happy to have finally been able to inaugurate it. It has easy access and will boost donations, she said.

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From sunshine to snowfall THE climate in Mijas is one of its main attractions.

Being close to the sea, the temperatures are not extreme and the average for the year is 18ºC. It doesn’t get excessively hot in the summer or overly cold in the winter, although snow can be expected on the peaks of the Mijas mountains in the winter, as the higher you go, the colder the temperatures fall, especially above the 600 metres above sea level mark.

On average, Mijas gets less than 600 ml of rain per year and the rainy season is between November and January. On the other hand, Mijas gets an average of 2,920 hours of sunshine per year.

Unfortunately, the summer months also see many forest fires in Mijas and the surrounding areas, both accidental and intentional.

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Supporting local charities EURO WEEKLY NEWS spoke to long-term Mijas resident Alan Boardman about what he and other locals have been doing to raise money for charity.

For years now, Alan has been taking people on walking tours of Mijas. In February this year, he began to raise money for Simply Surviving with these tours. Since then, there have been 23 tours with 202 people, covering a total of 65 hours and raising a super €1,625 for charity thanks to the donations of the participants.

This money has been donated to the charities supported each month by Simply Surviving: in March Donkey Dreamland Mijas, in April Asociacion Hadas Caradas (Food Fairies), in May Last Chance Animal Rescue and in June Cudeca.

The tours will start again in September when donations will be for Age Concern Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena. They last between two and two and a half hours and as well as showing participants some of the well-kept secrets that Mijas holds, it also benefits local businesses.

Mijas resident, Alan Boardman.

For more information about the tours, follow the Simply Surviving page on Facebook.

Simply Surviving was the brainchild of Val Williams, who now in her 80s, has no intention of slowing down. It is a charitable platform that helps local charities by organising events which in turn support the venues where they are held and local performers.

There is an event every month, including dinner and a barbecue plus entertainment for around 100 to 120 people held in the Mijas / Fuengirola area. All monies raised are for charity, such as the latest barbecue held, which raised €2,300 for Cudeca.

Other events include quizzes for between 60 and 80 people; the Lunch Bunch, also including lunches held locally.

All this and other charity activities arranged by members has raised €1,000 in March for Donkey Dreamland; €1,000 in April for Food Fairies; €1,200 in May for Last Chance Animal Rescue and more than €5,000 in June for Cudeca.

If you want to support their initiatives or become involved, follow Simply Surviving on Facebook to find out all the details.

Foreign associations There are several associations in Mijas run by and aimed at foreigners: Simply Surviving https://www.facebook.com/groups/635193 080731381 Age Concern Mijas and Fuengirola https://www.acespana.org/category/acfuengirola-y-mijas-sur/ Royal British Legion Mijas http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branch es/mijas-costa Age Care Costa del Sol https://agecarecosta.org/ La Cala de Mijas Lions Club https://www.eclubhouse.org/sites/mijaslacala/ Age Concern, Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmadena https://ageconcernfym.com/ Freemasons Costa del Sol https://friendship37.com/ Rotary Club Mijas International https://rotarymijasinternational.org/ Mijas Felina https://www.facebook.com/mijasfelina Donkey Dreamland https://www.donkeydreamland.eu

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Blues Night this month BLUES NIGHT will be held on Saturday, July 24, at the Mijas Municipal Auditorium.

The Blues Night will be held from 9pm and admission is free, however, tickets, which can be booked in advance at Mijas Pueblo and La Cala de Mijas Tourist Offices, are required.

The event will feature artists such as ‘El Trio del Saco’, ‘Gisele Jackson & The Shu Shu’s’, ‘Vanesa Harbek Band’, in collaboration with ‘La Cochera Cabaret’.

All shows and events held in Mijas this summer will have reduced capacity and abide with all security measures. Another event will be the popular Celtic Night in August, if it follows the usual format, it will include stalls and other features.

The Tourism Councillor, Jose Carlos Martin, said that the council continues to offer quality events to attract visitors from far and wide.

Hiking around Mijas MIJAS is popular with hikers and has many routes which will take you through a variety of plants and trees and bring you closer to nature.

The tourism and environmental departments in the town have signposted the hiking routes to make them more accessible, as they vary in length and difficulty. Some areas are quite rocky and steep but others are easily covered even by young children. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a mountain goat. There are also areas for rock climbing.

If you prefer a flatter area, there are walks signposted along the Fuengirola River, where you might be able to see an otter or two, or you could choose the Senda Litoral, the boardwalk along the Costa del Sol, which has one of its best areas on the coast of Mijas and offers lovely views of the sea and mountains.

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There are a number of churches and religious buildings ONE of the most unique is the Virgen de la Peña hermitage; the figure of the Virgin is placed in a cave made in the rock by a Carmelite monk in the late 17th century. A small chapel has been added and it is a popular place to visit and light a candle.

The Inmaculada Concepcion Church was built upon the ruins of the former mosque. It is in the upper part of the town and was consecrated in 1631. It is popular for weddings with both locals and foreigners. It

The Inmaculada Concepcion Church. was restored in the 90s, revealing eight frescos with images of the apostles which date from the 17th century.

There is also a church in Las Lagunas, San

Miguel; the 18th century Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church; San Sebastian, dating from the 17th century; and the hermitages of El Calvario and San Anton.

Medieval era LIKE most of the south of Spain, Mijas came under Islamic rule following the invasion of troops from the Umayyad Caliphate of Damascus in the eighth century.

For the following 700 years, Mijas was part of Al-Andalus, and although little is known of this time, there are documents which reveal The remains of Mijas Castle. there were uprisings in rural areas.

During this era, Mijas grew both demographically and economically and when it was recovered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487, there were three areas, Mixas, Osuna and Oznar, as well as the Sohail fortress.

There were numerous farms, which mainly produced figs which were exported. Ceramics from this era have been found throughout all areas of the town.

It is interesting to note that while Ronda, Marbella, Fuengirola and Benalmadena were all conquered by Catholic troops in 1485, Mijas resisted for two more years.

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MIJAS has bars, restaurants and beach restaurants for all tastes and budget, with foods including a variety of cold soups, such as salmorejo, gazpacho, gazpachuelo or ajoblanco.

Don’t miss the chance to try the local rough bread (pan cateto), or the sugar covered almonds (gar-

rapiñadas). Like the rest of the Costa del Sol, Mijas has good seafood and fish, especially skewered sardines.

A local dish is the Sopa de Maimones, which is similar to a gazpacho, but eaten hot, and another is Sopa de Ajos, which is eaten with fried bread rubbed with garlic. Ensala-

da Mijeña contains potato, cod, oranges, spring onions and olives; and a dish similar to porridge is also typical, gachas, with honey or milk and sugar.

Hornazos are eaten around Easter and are like bread rolls containing an egg. Leche frita and buñuelos are popular sweet dishes.

Step back in time THE House Museum of Mijas is now open from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm.

The historical-ethnological centre in Mijas Pueblo is located in the old town hall and recreates the Mijas of yesterday through farming tools, fishing, oil mills, winery or kitchen. It also showcases itinerant art collections and local crafts.

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The Casa Museo is located in Plaza de la Libertad and entrance costs just €1.

A visit to the museum will give you a better idea of what Mijas was in the past and how it has become the area it is today, as well as looking at how people used to live in the area and what they did before the arrival of the tourist trade.

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IN 2010, Mijas became the third most populated town in Malaga Province.

Between 2000 and 2005 alone, the population rose by 39 per cent, mainly due to the rising number of elderly residents who moved to the area.

The most populated area is the more modern and commercial part of Mijas, Las Lagunas, with around 47,000 inhabitants.

The second most populated area is La Cala, while Mijas Pueblo has around-

The mountain area is inhabited by birds of prey. just 3,600 inhabitants. The areas of Entrerrios, Osunillas and Valtocado between them have more than 5,000 residents.

This is all according to the official census, however, Mijas Town Hall believes the population for the area

could be more than double the official figures, and in summer, it normally rises to almost 200,000 people.

The mountains are inhabited by many species of birds of prey and smaller birds, as well as mountain goats, dormice and genets.

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Mijas as a settlement was founded by the Turdetani, who were an ancient pre-Roman people of the Iberian Peninsula who lived in the Guadalquivir valley. Under Roman rule, the area was a fortress from which the coast was defended and they called it Tamisa. In 714, under Arab rule, the name was changed to Mixa. This is why you will still find the name Tamisa used in the town.

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What to see AS well as the churches, check out the Muralla Gardens, which are built upon the remains of the ramparts which surround the town. The gardens include a panoramic viewpoint looking out over the coast which offers amazing views.

There are four watch towers along the coast of Mijas, they are in Calaburras, Calahonda and La Cala del Moral areas and were used to protect the town from invaders from the sea.

In La Cala de Mijas there is a Visitors’ Centre to learn more about the towers, open in the summer from 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm, entrance is €1.

There is a large auditorium in Mijas Pueblo, which has been used for numerous concerts and other events, such as the Theatre Festival to be held from July 15 to 18, with free access at 10.30pm. There is also a theatre in Las Lagunas.

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Cleaning up the beaches V O L U N T E E R S f ro m M i M o a n a a non-profit organisation based in Mijas and dedicated to cleaning beaches, oceans, coastlines and rivers, carried out a cleaning day in the Royal Beach area of Mijas.

To encourage children to take part, a treasure hunt was organised as part of the event, in which they became pirates and looked for certain items to get a gift.

Every month, MiMoana volunteers dedicate a Saturday morning to collecting rubbish, and this time, despite the heat, it was well

received, the co-founder, Nikky Wegloop, said.

Participants cleared the beach of cigarette butts, masks, plastics and other debris. Wegloop said t h a t t h e y a re h o p e f u l b e c a u s e thing are improving and people are becoming more aware of the importance of not littering.

The councillor for Beaches, Jose Carlos Martin, attended, as well a s d i v e r s f ro m D i v i n g w i t h N i c and the Royal Beach bar, who raffled a dinner amongst participants.

Get kids reading!

THIS summer, Mijas has launched a campaign to encourage children to read.

Children aged between six and 12 who are holders of the readers’ card can take part and with every book they read, they get a sticker. When they get 10 stickers, they get two tickets to Mijas Aqua Park as a prize, the councillor for Libraries, Natalia Martinez explained.

The children will have to fill in diaries which will be different depending on their age, and will be encouraged to visit local beaches where they can collect the stickers they need.

The aim is to get children to see reading in a different way from how they do during the school year, and think of it as a way to spend their free time in the summer, for entertainment.

There are four municipal libraries in Mijas which families can visit to get the readers’ card and choose different books. At the end of August, there will be a party, and all children who have taken part in the campaign will get a diploma.

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A unique museum MIJAS PUEBLO has a very unique museum, the Miniatures Museum also known as El Carromato de Max. Opened in 1972, it contains a rare collection including fleas in dresses, a shrunken head (which could be the only one like it in the world), a ballet dancer carved on a toothpick, a naval battle on a pinhead, the Last Supper on a grain of rice, and more than 350 other items collected by Juan Elegido Millan, better known as Professor Max the Hypnotist, on his travels.

He claimed to collect small objects because he didn’t have the money or space for large artefacts.

Open during the summer from 10am to 10pm, entrance is €3 for adults, €1.50 for children and €2 for pensioners.

The museum features all sorts of small objects.

The Napoleonic War IN the 19th century during the War of Independence, Mijas was occupied by Napoleonic troops in 1810 and was the setting for many battles between Spanish and invading troops.

That same year, around 2,000 Spanish and English troops, under British General Blayney, disembarked on the beach of La Cala de Mijas, intending to attack the castle and rid the surrounding areas of Napoleon’s soldiers.

Despite the six English ships supporting the campaign, they failed miserably and Lord Blayney was taken prisoner. This was one of the most important battles of the era in Andalucia.

However, in August 1812, French troops left Mijas and went to Malaga. From there they left the province and headed north.

In 1841, Fuengirola became independent from Mijas.

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Conveniently located near the town hall, Mijas Properties & Holidays specialises in real estate, selling both resale properties and new promotions, as well as arranging long-term REAL ESTATE: More than 30 years’ experience. rental contracts. Not only that, they can also handle holiday rentals, property management and re- ommended and well-respected profesfurbishments. sionals in their field. With more than 30 Susanne and her staff can help with all years on the local property scene, they your real estate needs in the area. They really know their stuff. So whether you are always ready to welcome you and are looking to buy, sell, rent or get a have an honest, friendly and approach- trustworthy company to look after your able manner as well as being highly rec- property, speak to Mijas Properties.

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Open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.

For more information, contact Nina (605 381 317), Susanne (625 632 390) or Ian (625 634 119) or email them on info@mijasproperties.com.

Mijas Properties & Holidays SL, Avenida Virgen de la Peña 8, Mijas Pueblo.

To find out more, visit the website www.mijasproperties.com

From farming to tourism UNTIL the mid-20th century, the town’s economy was based around the local mills and every household in the rural areas had their own oven and granary. There was a complex system for irrigation with more than 200 kilometres of channels.

From the late 1950s and

especially between 1960 and 1980, huge changes begin to occur in Mijas with the arrival of tourists on the Costa del Sol. Many landowners sold their properties to developers who were building the first urbanisations which became home to the areas foreign residents. This newly arrived

financial activity led to a huge development in the services sector while farming declined.

The population also skyrocketed from 7,000 people at the beginning of 1950 to more than 33,000 at the beginning of the 90s. The population is now around 87,000 people.

Grapevines galore DURING the 19th century, the town’s economy was based on farming and the paper industry.

Taking advantage of the water which flowed naturally from the mountains, several mills were built especially in the Osunilla and Santa Ana arSeveral mills were built in the area. eas. There were also existing mills from Medieval times, for oil and bread, which continued to be used.

Fig trees had been replaced by grapevines and 80 per cent of the land was used for vineyards, attracting workers from other parts of the province who then settled in Mijas and causing the population to rise rapidly.

However, a plague of phylloxera at the end of the century totally decimated the vines and people started to leave. The population growth did not start again until after the Spanish Civil War.

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Charity Market this summer WHEN charity shops were closed during lockdown, a large part of their income was cut off. Some joined forces with Mijas Foreign Residents’ Department and came up with a plan: a Charity Market, which was launched several months ago and will carry on throughout the summer on the last Wednesday and Thursday of every month in July and August from 7pm to 10pm.

Held by the town hall building in La Cala de Mijas, several different charities take part and put up stalls selling all kinds of secondhand goods from their charity shops as well as other items to raise money. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the warm evenings in La Cala, have a walk around and browse the stalls for a bargain buy.

W h a t ’s i m p o r t a n t t o you is important to us.

We s t r i v e t o t u r n y o u r dream kitchen, bedroom and bathroom into your reality. Every dream has a budget, timescale and expectation - this is at the foremost of our discussions with you.

From contemporary modern sleek laminates, to traditional bespoke solid wood kitchens, we do it all.

Not everybody wants a complete new kitchen.

Many of our clients have well made made wooden kitchens that are just a l i t t l e t i r e d . We c a n t u r n the drab into fab with a combination of professional spraying and specialist hand painting with Sam from The Painted Kitchen.

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Pueblo Tapa Route

Will also include live music.

Will carry on through the summer.

Mijas donkey rides FOR better or worse, Mijas is known for its donkeys, especially the socalled ‘burrotaxis’.

This first started in the late 50s when quarry workers returned home with their donkeys and found that tourists started taking photos of them. They would also sometimes ask for rides around the town and the locals found a new way of making money.

They are still used to take rides around the town, and there are more than 60 donkeys, eight of them pulling small carts. They can be seen in Avenida del Compas, in the centre of Mijas Pueblo.

Just last year, Katy Darlow, who created the Mijas Donkey Movement Project, a non-profit organisation reached an agreement with the owners of the donkeys to bring an equine veterinarian to check on their health and give advice on how to improve their conditions.

MIJAS Pueblo Tapa Route will be held this year every Tuesday and Thursday throughout July and August.

The tapas route, which the council for Tourism hopes will delight both locals and tourists will comply with all current health and safety regulations and will be held from 7.30pm to 11pm as part of the Vive Mijas de Noche programme, which also includes live music from Monday to Thursday at 10pm and a street market in Plaza Virgen de la Peña. There will also be live music on Friday nights in La Cala.

According to the Mijas Town Hall the bars and restaurants taking part in the Tapas Route are La Fuente, Bar Fiesta, Chema’s Terrace, La Pesca, Porras and La Boveda del Flamenco, and cafés Bellavista, CoffeeArt and Tapintxo, as well as ice cream parlours Casa Esteban and Mijhitas.

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Donkey Dreamland Get to know flamenco LOCATED just five minutes from La Cala, Donkey Dreamland is a donkey rescue centre to protect abused and neglected donkeys which also carries out education and interactive activities to educate people about these beautiful animals.

One such activity is the Yoga with donkeys, held on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, with a suggested donation of €15 for a two-hour session which includes organic juices, chai tea and vegan treats at the end.

Donkey Dreamland has also organised a Summer Camp for children between eight and 12 years old, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm in August, for €125 per week or €400 for the whole month. For more information, call 640 111 651.

There will be donkey walks, dancing, arts and crafts workshops, pool activities, cooking, garden-

ing and much more.

Donkey Dreamland receives visitors for tours on Saturdays and Sundays which can be booked at www.donkeydreamland.eu

Try Yoga with donkeys.

The Roman era

WHEN the Romans arrived in the area, they built roads which allowed them to safely get between the south of Spain and Rome, for commercial matters and for the movement of soldiers.

One such road, which is documented in the third century, linked the cities of Malaca (Malaga) and Gades (Cadiz) and went through what is now Mijas, also used by other smaller towns.

Remains discovered in the area show that there was a Roman city called Suel, although the usual buildings like temples, forum, theatre, have not been found. Experts believe they would have been on the right side of the river, in the area where El Chaparral Roman Villa has been found.

At the time, Mijas may have been called Tamisa and was an important producer of marble from the nearby mountains. Ceramics and coins from the first century BC to the fourth century have been found.

THE Flamenco al Compas festival is being held in Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo on Wednesdays at 9pm this month and is a great opportunity to learn more about this traditional style of Spanish singing and dancing.

On July 21, singer Ismael Tamayo is joined by Juan Carlos Gutierrez on the guitar and Isaac Garcia on percussion, for the show Variedades, which will highlight different styles of flamenco, bring the local artist’s flamenco style to popular songs and present some of his own creations.

The following Wednesday, July 28, sees Sonia Berbel singing, Jose Antonio Rojas on the guitar, and the dancing skills of Juan Diego Tenorio and Claudia Cruz, with Un Olé a Tiempo. This brings the classic and contemporary styles of flamenco together and includes several pieces and styles, such as fandango and tango.

For more information, contact cultura@mijas.es or phone 952 590 380.

Go nuts for garrapiñadas!

Caramel-covered nuts.

ONE of the most famous treats you can buy in Mijas are the Garrapiñadas, caramel-covered nuts.

Although they can be made with different varieties of nuts, in Andalucia, they are usually made with almonds. They are covered in sugar and vanilla flavouring to make caramels which then hardens on the outside of the nuts and is deliciously sweet.

Before you even get near them, you will be drawn by the unmistakable sweet smell, and now, the sellers who prepare them on the streets of Mijas have got new carts which were

visited recently by the mayor. He explained that the street sellers had long been requesting to all have the same image, so now, they have 10 new stands which are just another of the town’s tourist attractions.

Made with galvanised steel and covered with aluminium designed to look like wood, they are topped with a marble stone and have an area to store the tools of the trade.

One of the sellers, whose family has been preparing garrapiñadas on the streets of Mijas Pueblo since 1975, said that he and the others were very grateful for the new carts.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Corte Ingles card IN order to take advantage of the resurgence of consumer spending in Spain, Financiera El Corte Ingles (which is 51 per cent owned by Santander Bank) wants to expand its in store credit card so that it may be used to purchase goods from other companies.

Inflation target FOR the first time in more than a decade, the European Central Bank has reviewed its economic strategy and confirmed that although it wants to keep inflation at 2 per cent, it concedes that this may not be possible and can fluctuate.

Bank merger HAVING received shareholder approval four months ago, the merger of Unicaja and Liberbank is still pending as although it has now received approval from the CNMC, it is still awaiting the formal Spanish government ok but hopes that it will be forthcoming by the end of July.

Ocado expands UK grocery technology company Ocado has signed an agreement with the Alcampo group in Spain to develop a Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) to serve the Madrid region from 2024, with additional CFCs to be announced. They will also co-operate on improving delivery to online customers.

Italian problem ALTHOUGH highly successful, Barcelona based food delivery company Glovo is rarely out of the news as different governments take exception to some of its activities. Having been told by a Spanish court that its workers should be treated as employees not self-employed it now finds one of its overseas arms under scrutiny. A report by Reuters reveals that the Italian Data Protection Agency has given its subsidiary Foodinho 150 days to change its computer algorithms in order to avoid discrimination against staff.

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€12.877 billion

is the amount that the Spanish Tax Agency says that it collected in 2020 through its actions to fight fraudulent tax evasion.

Morrisons may soon be American AMERICAN money seems destined to find a home in Britain’s fourth largest supermarket chain Mor‐ risons which unlike oth‐ ers mainly generates its own produce.

Last month it turned down a bid from private equity firm Clayton, Du‐ bilier & Rice (CD&R) worth £5.5 billion (€6 bil‐ lion) claiming it did not accurately reflect the worth of the company.

This month however it

has accepted in principle, subject to shareholder approval, a £6.3 billion (€6.9 billion) bid from an‐ other US equity firm Fortress Investment Group.

Fortress in particular appear to be anxious to ensure that they are not seen as pirates or asset strippers and their pro‐ posal appears to be couched in terms which will satisfy both the unions representing the

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supermarket’s 110,000 staff as well as the UK Government.

Now, a third US in‐ vestor, Apollo Global has indicated that it may be interested in launching its own bid but has not as yet made a final decision.

In the meantime, in an‐ ticipation of a higher price, Morrisons shares have risen from around £1.80 (€1.98) in January to £2.67 (€2.94) on July 5, the day after the offer

was made which was 5 per cent higher than the offer price.

One of the many at‐ tractions to investors is the fact that Morrisons hold a contract with Amazon UK for same day grocery supply to cus‐ tomers ordering online and with Amazon already opening its own super‐ market in London, there are some expectations that it too may enter into the bidding fray.

Planning your own funeral

Was policy mis-sold?

For 10 years I entrusted an insurance agent with my household and two car policies. Pre‐ miums increased after a few claims for burst or leaking pipes. My agent reduced my premium by reducing the building value. When claiming for a burst pipe 10 months later, they deducted 17.5 per cent due to un‐ der insurance. The agent’s calculation was under‐val‐ ued by 17.5 per cent. In other words they under‐sold the policy, but the agent ducked the error. To add fur‐ ther insult, the agent sent me a renewal policy for the following year which showed the same mis‐selling er‐ ror. What are my rights against the agent?

Your rights against an insurance company YOU AND THE LAW include seeking com‐ IN SPAIN pensation if they have underpaid a claim or if you can prove that they failed to inform you fully. In your case, the first misunderstanding is that your ‘agent’ is not an agent; he is an insurance broker. He may deal with several different insurance companies. There is no error of calculation here. However, if the broker did not ex‐ plain to you that under‐valuing your property means that your payment is reduced by the same percentage, then you have a possible case.

DAVID SEARL

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

THE British Financial Institutions are looking for ways of attracting money back to London and on Wednesday July 7, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) saw a historic first.

Following a practice which is not unknown in the USA , a Fintech company simply called Wise be‐ came the first ever direct listing of a tech company on the LSE.

ONE of the advantages of having a pre‐ paid funeral plan with Golden Leaves is being able to arrange the funeral that you real‐ ly want.

By planning your own funeral, not only will you get the send‐off you want, you will relieve your family of the burden, both financially and with regards to making decisions.

Planning the details of your own funeral will give you more time to think about what you want, including the following: Where would you like it to be held?

Do you want it to be religious or not?

Who do you want to lead the service?

What readings or music would you like?

Do you want a theme?

What would you like to be wearing?

Do you want any special flowers and/or donations?

Do you prefer burial or cremation?

What type of coffin, headstone or urn do you prefer?

Where do you want to be buried or want your ashes to go?

Most importantly, let your family know you have a funeral plan and give them a list of contacts you want to be informed of your death.

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Wise now worth £8 billion The founders of the company, two Estonians took the company public using a direct listing, which does not involve raising new capi‐ tal or bringing in new investors like in a formal IPO launch.

Many investors remember the recent relative failure of the tradi‐ tional IPO launch of Deliveroo

which due to its structure did not attract investment by large institu‐ tions.

This was effectively a three‐hour long auction which saw prices start at £1 and shoot up to £10 for shares priced at £8 and this raised a staggering £8 billion (€8.8 bil‐ lion).

Sanchez under pressure SPANISH President Pedro Sanchez is under pressure to provide tax breaks to encourage companies to return to Catalo‐ nia after an exodus to Madrid following the region’s 2017 inde‐ pendence bid.

He has a political dilemma as a failure to do so could cost him the support of Catalan national‐ ist parties who prop up the PSOE in government, Spanish daily ABC reported on July 8.

Any tax breaks will rankle Madrid which recently re‐elect‐ ed Madrilenian president Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the Partido Popu‐ lar as the community has bene‐ fited from the exit from Barcelona.

Other autonomous commu‐ nities such as Andalucia are also unlikely to be impressed.

Catalonia’s debt is also con‐ cerning, as the region is €79.1 billion in the red.

Spain and UAE AS President Pedro Sanchez visits the Baltic States, his Secretary of State for Trade, Manuel Muñiz held a virtual meeting with his op‐ posite number from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on July 7.

With the participation of pro‐ fessional bodies from both coun‐ tries, a memorandum of under‐ standing was signed to confirm the wish that the UAE has to work more closely with Spain to organ‐ ise cross investments.

“The signing of this agreement will contribute to achieving sus‐ tainable growth in investment flows between the two countries, and allow the creation of perma‐ nent channels of communication between Emirati and Spanish business owners,” said Dr Al Zey‐ oudi.

According to Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus who founded the company in 2010 when they were both working in London, Taavet was being paid in euros and Kristo in sterling, but both hated the thought of paying exchange commission to banks so created their own exchange and transfer company with low customer charges.

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WH Smith’s airport stores

AIRPORT-BASED: InMotion is a major presence in the USA. IT was announced on July 8 that WH Smith will open 18 technology and accessories stores at UK airports.

Following the decision by Dixons Carphone to close all of its UK airport concession stores in April of this year, WH Smith applied to take over some of the vacant outlets and will operate its InMotion subsidiary in a number of ma‐ jor UK airports including Lon‐ don Heathrow, London Stanst‐ ed, Manchester, London Luton, Birmingham and East Midlands.

InMotion is the largest air‐ port‐based digital accessories retailer in North America, comprising 117 stores across 43 airports in the United States, with a presence in nine of the top 10 and 22 of the top 25 busiest US airports.

It sells a range of technology

and digital accessories from the leading brands in the cate‐ gory, includes premium head‐ phones and earbuds, travel ac‐ cessories, mobile power, portable speakers and action cameras from suppliers such as Apple and Samsung.

The company expects to in‐ vest around £15 million (€16.5 million) up to August 2022 in refitting and stocking the shops but says that in a fully recovered travel environment, it anticipates that these stores will deliver sales of c.£60 mil‐ lion (€66 million) per year.

Although business has suf‐ fered in its travel division with sales running at around 48 per cent of 2019, its High Street shops are seeing much better results at 86 per cent of 2019 turnover.

The liquidity position re‐ mains strong and at the end of

Looking up THE Spanish economy is forecasted to grow by 6.2 per cent in 2021 and 6.3 per cent in 2022, according to the EU’s latest interim economic forecast.

The EU’s economy is forecast to rebound faster than previously expected, as activity in the first quarter of the year exceeded expectations and the improved health situation prompted a swifter easing of pandemic control restrictions in the second quarter, the European Commission said in a statement on Wednesday July 7.

“The EU economy is set to see its fastest growth in decades this year, fuelled by strong demand both at home and globally and a swifter-than-expected reopening of services sectors since the spring,” said Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for Economy.

June 2021, the company had cash in hand of £95 million (€105 million) and their re‐ volving credit facility of £250 million (€275 million) remains undrawn.

BUSINESS EXTRA Huge fine THE European Commission has imposed a fine of €875 million on three German car manufacturers, Audi Porsche, BMW and Volkswagen, all part of the same group, accusing them of violating anti-cartel regulations with regards to their technology to reduce diesel emissions.

Pandemic profit ON July 8, UK based Watches of Switzerland reported full-year sales of more than £905 million (€995 million) and increased profits as sales of luxury watches increased by 16 per cent. It now plans to expand into Europe and strengthen its position in the UK and USA.

First purchase BRITISH investment fund Stirling Square Capital Partners has made its first major venture in Spain by purchasing Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS), a Catalan based natural fertilizer group for an undisclosed amount which is understood to be in excess of €150 million.

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DO YOU BELIEVE UFOS EXIST?

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I BELIEVE that to deny there are other forms of intelligent life in the universe is either breathtakingly arrogant or an almost frightening naivity.

The human brain is not actually geared to take in the vast numbers of planets and stars, or even conceive the sheer volume of galaxies that exist in the endless expanses that we refer to as ‘space.’ If you could count the grains of sand on this planet of ours, which includes all the deserts and vast depths of our oceans, you still wouldn’t even be coming close to the sheer magnitude of stars that could be capable of sustaining some form of life in the infinite reaches of the universe.

It stands to reason that these beings could be thousands, possibly millions of years in advance of us in intellect and intelligence. To the manifestations existing in these unknown dimensions, travelling through time and space would be a mere bagatelle. Distances themselves

Trip to Pluto anyone?

would have no meaning and even time, as we perceive it, would have ceased to exist.

Is it not then perfectly feasible that these advanced races would welcome some time to chill out, in much the same way as we need to occasionally switch off and relax?

Vacations and scientific expeditions would, I think be something of a priority in the worlds of these ancient wonders of creation, and I can truly visualise some holistic ‘Happy Holidays’ brochure informing its

customers that you can partake of the ‘Grand Planetary Tour,’ which takes in a selection of other worlds at different stages of their evolution.

Naturally, any set of beings advanced enough to have access to this type of holiday, would be far too intelligent to ‘interfere’ with any other primitive races they would be observing on their galaxy cruise.

This is why I believe that most of the thousands of UFO sightings reported over the years have probably been glitches or errors on

the part of the organisers. (These cheapo travel companies are all the same!)

The wonders of creation are fully intended to be beyond our wildest imagination; but to maintain we are the only cluster of beings that exist and there are no other ultra‐ intelligent manifestations ‘out there’ I actually find totally inconceivable!

‘Where shall we go this year darling?

Shall we do the Earth, Pluto, Sun all inclusive? Too passé? Well what about a trip down that newly

discovered Black Hole’? ‘Ok, that’s a great idea; just make sure we don’t have to isolate when we get there!’

Is this Patel woman for real? Her new mind boggling smoke and mirrors solution to the ‘boat immigration’ problem is to introduce prison sentences of up to four years for those deemed guilty of this ‘offence’.

At the moment it costs £45,000 a year to keep one person incarcerated.

This amount could probably be tripled if you take into account the legal fees and court cases that, due to the UK’s ludicrous ‘uman rights policies, would automatically precede any punishment. Just what planet does this particular alien exist on?

‘Beam me up Scotty.’

Keep the faith.

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ARE MASK-DITCHERS THE NEW ANTI-VAXXERS NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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WITH the government easing Covid restric‐ tions, is England being condemned to be split into two hostile tribes between mask‐ wearers and mask‐ditchers ‐ beset by dis‐ trust and maybe violence?

But then this is an age when people define their identity not by what they are for, but who they are against ‐ ‘the other’. Once more, it's Leave / Remain; Right / Left; Nanny State / Libertarianism; Pro‐Vaxxers / Anti‐ Vaxxers. All the good people are on one side.

Again.

Whether you’re a right wing culture war‐ rior or a left wing libertarian, invariably ‘the other’ is not only ‘stupid’ but ‘malevolent’.

Any vital nuanced thinking and debate are buried under an avalanche of lazy, polarised opinion.

Basically, accept risk and accept the conse‐ quences! If you’re considered at a level of risk

TWO SIDES: Don’t belittle others for being cautious. and aren’t jabbed (voluntarily) and become infected: tough luck. Don’t blame others or the system. If your employer demands you are jabbed and lose your job: tough luck. You made a choice ‐ don’t blame them for doing what they also feel is right.

If you wish to wear a mask still, do that. It’s absolutely OK. If you chose not to, then that’s OK too.

Don’t belittle others for being cautious.

They may have lost loved ones in the most painful and loneliest way. It may also have

been your actions (or lack of) indirectly that killed them.

Finally, I’d like to see more police on the streets to provide a reassuring face to this re‐ turn to ‘normality’. To push back against any rise in personal physical attacks in a poten‐ tially toxic atmosphere of acrimony, distrust and quite possibly violence and to be able to recognise the troublemakers walking down the streets. People with agendas can bleat on about convenient ‘facts’ to support an argu‐ ment, but they’d be better off spending their energy looking forwards not backwards.

This is a steady walk to victory not a race for the finish line. So, as the great face mask face‐off begins in England, which camp are you in?

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It’s absolutely disgusting!

MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL it’s not coming home - unless you live in Italy - and that’s all I was going to say about that. But it can’t be left at that because of the absolute scum that went on social media to racially abuse the young black players that were involved in the penalty shootout.

They should have their accounts banned immediately and the people involved should be found and nicked. It’s absolutely disgusting!

They are the same people that boo the opposition’s national anthems and probably went on to social networks to say how disgusting it was that none of the Spanish players sung their national anthem. Of course, being so stupid, they didn’t check or know that the Spanish national anthem doesn’t have any words!

Lawyers, accountants, estate agents, management agents - people forget they work for us and unless I go for a specific piece of advice, should do what they are asked to do and do it in a reasonable time scale. My daughter, back in November, asked her management company for permission to install

an electric car charging unit. The snotty person she’s dealing with still hasn’t got round to making a decision. So now, because of his inaction, lawyers will have to get involved which is more expense for everyone, all because one person just won’t do the job they are paid to do.

I am about to sell a property but because of travel restrictions the buyer has given his lawyer Power of Attorney. We know the purchaser and his family and he knows the property. We are selling it complete as it’s a rental apartment and the agent has taken photographs of all fixtures and fittings and sent the lawyer 49 pages of coloured photographs. We printed out the last page and signed it.

Next day we get a ‘phone call telling us that the lawyer, not his client, won’t accept it and we have to print out all 49 pages and sign each item individually. I, of course, said no problem, my pleasure - no, hold on what I actually said was no, go and do one! If it’s not acceptable don’t buy the apartment and we will all move on. The point is it’s not the client asking this, it’s the lawyer who has got busy all the way through the transaction with nit picking what should be a very simple deal.

I haven’t heard anything more so I presume all is OK. Email: mikesenker@gmail.com

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ROSE TINTED GLASSES Dear Leapy, Your article Rose-tinted glasses, has echoed observations myself and many others have noticed over the last few years. This is a very worrying trend which in no way reflects real life.

Well done and keep up the good work.

P Manser

Brits in Spain

Authorities’ view is clouded.

The way in which some Brits are being treated by the Spanish authorities is a disgrace.

Consider. An English couple who are keen to move to Spain receive an email which is in Spanish, is protected so that one cannot copy and paste it to a translation site. The couple are told by telephone that their application is rejected and there is no right of appeal. Their application was rejected because they were one day late registering with the Padron. One day late because the office was closed. They meet all the requirements to support their application but because of the one day when the Padron’s office was closed they now have to return to England and start the whole application process again. Sadly, although most Spanish people are caring and considerate, there are some who are ‘not very nice’.

Kind regards Tony Gee

Council Tax Exemption for Prayer Rooms In reply to G Nicholson’s letter asking whether it is true that ‘any Muslim in the UK who declares his house a place of worship is no longer required to pay council tax’. This is in fact untrue.

Such rumours have been spreading across social media and forums for well over a decade, and over the years have inspired a number of different versions. However, despite this rumour’s persistence, it isn’t based on reality.

In 2013 this rumour sparked a petition on the No 10 website which garnered 272 votes before it was removed as being misleading and factually incorrect.

In 2018 this rumour surfaced again with a question in the House of Commons. The reply is available in the House of Commons Library and states that this claim and others like it have ‘no basis in Council Tax law’. It added: ‘It is not possible for owners of domestic property to avoid council tax by claiming that their property, or part of it, is used for religious purposes’.

NOT THIS TIME IT seems unlikely that Gareth Southgate will receive a knighthood which would have been a good bet had England not been defeated once again by penalties.

Love it or hate it, the football has been a pleasant (for most) distraction from the problems that continue to affect most of the world.

There is also a major learning opportunity as to whether allowing such large crowds at both Wembley and Wimbledon will see even greater spikes in Covid-19 infection and either way, those who were effectively guinea pigs will have helped the scientists construct new

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In 2021 this rumour was given another lease of life after a TikTok video of someone asking a smartphone assistant the question as to whether Muslims can avoid paying Council Tax via the aforementioned loophole went viral. In the video the smartphone assistant appears to confirm the rumour. However this video - if anything - demonstrates the unreliable nature of asking questions to smartphone assistants.

In this case the voice assistant merely parroted the archived and discredited petition mentioned above, giving the impression that the assistant was answering the question and using the UK government as its source.

It is true that ‘places of worship’ are exempt from Business Rates in the UK. However, those looking to become exempt and wish to certify their building as a place of worship have to register according to the ‘Places of Worship Registration Act 1855’.

This Act requires that those registering provide comprehensive details regarding the property including a floor plan and details of an average weekly timetable of events taking place in the building must be provided. In addition details of fire precautions and access, ventilation and lighting and other health and safety issues normally associated with public access would be required under the Health & Safety At Work Act. It is also likely that planning permission would be required as this is a change of use and this would require details of issues such as parking and access and the council would have to take into account the effect on the amenity of the area.

It is worth noting that in general only Public places of worship are exempt from Council Tax and that this exemption applies to all religions. There are other exemptions relating to accommodation attached and used solely to support the act of worship to cover things such as convents and monasteries.

The reality is that merely setting aside a room in which to worship in an otherwise residential address doesn’t exempt you from Council Tax, regardless of which religion you follow.

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OUR VIEW

ways of planning for contagion.

By and large it was a relatively trouble-free event although how ticketless ‘fans’ could break in to Wembley and stay to watch the match is beyond belief.

Apart from the disappointment for England with the result, the worst thing has been the racial abuse on social media to the three black players who did not score from the penalty spot.

This is sadly an example of how cowardly fools hide behind computer screens to spew out hatred assuming that they will remain anonymous and let’s hope that the

police will discover their identities and charge them.

Here in Spain, those bars and restaurants offering access to watch the matches have certainly done very well out of the campaign and certainly the British spend will have been a very welcome boost for the owners who suffered so much from lockdown.

There is at least one consolation for the three lads who didn’t score as Gareth Southgate alongside teammates Stuart Pearce and Chris Waddle earned a decent crust from their Pizza Hut advert in 1996.

RACIAL ABUSE: Followed the penalties of the EURO 2020 final.

Kate Faet Smith Absolutely disgraceful behaviour.

Sharon Terry Ban all of them from social media, and fine them.

Avril Butt Not a football fan but guys you all did your best, so well done for your achievement.

Brian Francis If they absolutely have to blame anyone it should be the manager who failed to see the obvious. That the Italian substitutions were taking the game away from us. He failed to bring on a couple of pacey players until it was too late. Well done Mancini for having the courage to go for it. You made your own luck.

Elke Bailey Unbelievable. There are too many hooligans calling themselves fans.

Linda Tubb They are not football fans, they are ignorant racist morons.

By all means criticise a footballer for missing a penalty but I fail to see what that has to do with the colour of their skin!

Antonio Aragonés Don’t pay them the compliment of calling them fans. They aren’t interested in the football. It’s just a vehicle for their xenophobia and ignorance.

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CHOCOHOLICS will be happy to learn that chocolate milk is one of the best drinks to boost recovery after exercise.

According to a recent survey, chocolate milkshakes allow athletes to exercise for six minutes longer than advertised sports drinks as well as improve heart rate and lactic acid levels which could cause cramping.

The chocolate and milk combined contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and electrolytes unlike the more traditional drinks which often do not contain proteins.

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Preparation of the skin is vital to achieve a glowing tan, always moisturise the skin daily, there is no such a thing as over moisturising.

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liate the skin thoroughly and apply liberal amounts of moisturiser. Apply as often as possible, peeling skin is not attractive!

Once you are happily settled at your holiday destination, use sunscreen. Higher factors for the first few days are recommended until you have the basis of a tan then you can lower the factor.

Always use an after-sun cream, preferably one containing Aloe Vera that helps repair

the skin.

When showering use cool water. Hot water can strip the skin of oils essential to retain a good tan. It is advisable to use a hydrating shower cream or oil rather than a gel or a foam.

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MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING IT’S been a very strange week ‐ so humidly hot and still only a trickle of tourists, but even with relatively few visitors there has been a significant increase in cas‐ es of Covid.

It would seem that fever and ex‐ treme exhaustion are the main symptoms for most who have picked up the virus, similar to what people seem to be experiencing with the second dose of their jabs.

Everyone is still very confused as to how the rest of the year will pan out and what festivities and celebrations will be held from now to the end of the year if any.

Some people have already writ‐ ten off this year altogether and are trying to gauge next year‘s suc‐ cesses or failures as to be deter‐ mined by the turnout for Easter.

The nice thing is to see that there are also people who have made great changes in their lives for the better, during and since the pandemic adapting to the new situation, even benefiting from it.

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Go with the flow RTV MARBELLA #bettertogether.

I’m not talking about the phar‐ maceutical companies in this in‐ stance, rather more the individuals who have done something which has taken them far beyond their wildest expectations.

One of them was a Costawoman

who started giving her dog mas‐ sages online during lockdown, only to be seen by a company in Eng‐ land and then hired by them.

Then just this week, singer song‐ writer David Castro came to the television to talk about his new

video clip which is just released.

Curiously it was only after the in‐ terview he mentioned that one of his most watched videos so far is one he created inspired by his Thermomix whilst it was peeping to tell him his food was ready.

Instead of eating he got caught up with the rhythm of the machine and took out his instruments and began to compose a song to its beat. When he then published the video on YouTube it went viral.

His delight didn’t end there though as just a few days later David received a call from the Marketing Director of Thermomix asking him to collaborate in a cam‐ paign.

In fact most of my guests this week are also going with the flow.

Sean Greaves is a newbie to the Costa, leaving the UK for Spain af‐ ter his musical success on ‘Rock the Lockdown’, an online music

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platform set up to entertain us all while we were shut in our homes.

Sean has only been in Spain for about eight months now and was finding it harder than perhaps he would’ve anticipated to get going.

However again thanks to the very generous nature and intro‐ ductions by the talented per‐ former Leslie Harrison, already well established here, he is now getting some gigs and settling in.

Also on Marbella Now this week is Caroline Bowley with her home staging business, something that people very rarely think of when selling their home, but fundamen‐ tal if you want a quick sale for the best price.

At the start of the week‘s pro‐ grammes, Brexpats’ Anne Hernan‐ dez MBE. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

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GO LOCAL

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS is urging its readers to support local businesses in the com‐ munity by going local now that the lockdown has ended and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and superstores.

We challenge you to redis‐ cover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengro‐ cers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent businesses in your area.

Now that the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic appears to be under con‐ trol, it is a good idea to try and support many local businesses by ordering online and making use of any click and collect ser‐ vices they can operate, espe‐ cially if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or any other restrictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent busi‐ nesses can help support the lo‐ cal community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is actually going. By shopping at an independent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there

SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy.

is no better time than now to give back to your community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support lo‐ cal charities, support and spon‐ sor local sports teams and in many cases the small indepen‐ dent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s

legacy, often passed down through numerous generations and support not just the cur‐ rent owner but the generation before. For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are support‐ ing someone’s dream and am‐ bition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes

quite a large chunk of money to set up an independent store and compete with the multina‐ tional and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neighbours again.

You could also consider pur‐ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local stu‐ dio, a hair cut at a local salon or an online study course for someone looking to change their career path.

As people are struggling with finances thinking about what

friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s nice to give a glamourous gift perhaps pre‐paying a fami‐ ly member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a bet‐ ter gift. Helping people allevi‐ ate stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays lo‐ cal, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways. First, buying local keeps money circu‐ lating within the local economy.

Money circulating through the local economy benefits ev‐ eryone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce.

First, they sell to a local restaurant, which in turn pre‐ pares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its local employees and the restaurant uses rev‐ enue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hard‐ ware store. This example illus‐ trates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communities.

Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportuni‐ ties for people within our com‐ munity.

A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

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VILLA EMBERS: Your dining experience will be enhanced the moment you enter.

E V E R Y now and again someone in the Hospitality Industry here on the Costa del S ol comes up with something different. The recently opened Villa Embers is that time and place.

S itting proudly on the careterra A 7 at P araiso Barronal, Benamara, an entrepreneur and highly successful businessman from the north of Spain is combining his love of the B asque C ountry, B asque and French food, fine wines and exquisite dining, to exist side by side with his love of Saint-Tropez in the south of France.

In the elegant surroundings of a very stylish dining venue, guests will be able to experience the food of a team of highly trained and experienced chefs: Imagine organically bred three week hung beef from G alicia,

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DAVID WORBOYS THERE are plenty of reasons for pride in one’s country without being jingo‐ istic, arrogant or naively hopeful.

During my lifetime, my country’s greatest achievement took place not on English soil but in the skies above it. The heroes of the Royal Air Force, supported by the Royal Navy, who fended off the threat of hostile occu‐ pation by winning the Battle of Britain in 1940, take my top spot.

For the last 50 years I have realised that, to the majority of our popula‐ tion, national pride is identified as pride in the England football team, based simply on victory in one match 55 years ago.

For so many people this was our greatest national success of the last century and led us to believe we are a leading footballing country.

And sadly, we cling on to it. To set this brutally in context, the victorious 1966 team played all its matches at Wembley while the great Portuguese side (14 goals in four matches), whom we beat in the semi‐final, had to trav‐ el around the country to Manchester

FOOTBALL CRAZY

GARETH SOUTHGATE: An inspiring leader and only one tragic blunder failed him. and Liverpool for two matches in each. Their semi‐final match against England was scheduled for Liverpool but changed to Wembley to spare the hosts leaving their home‐base.

For the final against Germany, Eng‐ land remained at Wembley. And in the recent Euro 2020, only one of

England’s seven matches was not played at Wembley! Is this what is meant by ‘football’s coming home’?

All the other World Cup winners have succeeded on foreign soil. Apart from Spain, they have all won it more than once ‐ and they have also ap‐ peared in more than one final. Since

1966, the great rivals, Germany and Italy, have each prevailed four times.

UEFA Euro has been won by Denmark and Greece, but not England.

Gareth Southgate, an inspiring leader, has over‐achieved. He reached the 2018 World Cup semi‐fi‐ nal away from Wembley in Russia and

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the UEFA final this year, which Ger‐ many, France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium failed to do. Only one tragic tactical blunder failed him ‐ the last‐ minute substitutions. These penalty‐ takers had hardly kicked the ball.

Pride in one’s national football team, regardless of its achievements, can be visibly and passionately ex‐ pressed (often with violence and hooliganism). There are many other potential sources of pride in one’s country. People would not drink, roar, hug each other and wave flags in eu‐ phoric, inebriated crowds at the thought of having litter‐free streets and a low crime rate.

It would be nice to be able to show pride in a statesmanlike Prime Minis‐ ter, an efficient and reliable health service, no slums, no homelessness, a mature media and a healthy and edu‐ cated population.

It’s all a matter of proportion. By contrast, the RAF fighter command, outnumbered in aircraft and pilots, battled against the odds to preserve our liberties and our way of life.

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

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FOR years it has been medically docu‐ mented that companion animals, like dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, help people live longer and healthier lives.

Being responsible for caring for an ani‐ mal often gives new meaning to someone who is living alone or who is far from loved ones. Pets can help elderly people keep an active lifestyle and may help fill a void left by living alone.

For working families taking on a rescue pet should take into consideration that they have time for a new family pet. Chil‐ dren should be encouraged to help and go to dog training classes which are educa‐ tional, social and a lot of fun.

Seniors may want to consider adopting an older adult animal instead of a puppy or kitten or rambunctious ‘teenage’ pet. Older

Rescue pets pets are more likely to be calm, already house trained and less susceptible to un‐ predictable behaviour. Animal shelter staff can help potential adopters find the most suitable animal.

Seniors should not be encouraged to take on a large dog, many seniors take on a dog far too powerful for them. Obviously if you live in an apartment then you have a small dog.

Dog’s lives evolve around odour; I al‐ ways recommend bathing a rescue pet as soon as possible. By doing this you wash

away the old identity and allow the dog to get his new identity.

Take your new pet for a walk around the area of yourhome as soon as you are able.

This allows your new pet to learn the new smells of the area.

Ensure all doors, gates etc to the home are secure and that you have a microchip or tab on the collar with your phone num‐ ber.

Try not to smother the dog and keep in mind that now is the time to set the rules of your home.

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Imaging technology is critical for adequate diagnosis and staging in human and veterinary oncology S E N S I T I V E detection of lesions is necessary to determine appropriate therapy and to monitor therapeutic results. New technology in digital radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and MRI scanning are now widely available in veterinary medicine.

Diagnostic imaging plays an essential role in the diagnostic workup and/or staging of small animal cancer patients. For some tumours, it is also an essential tool for surgical and radiation therapy planning.

CT is often the preferred method to evaluate a variety of cancers including lung cancer, tho‐ racic, abdominal and bone tumoors as the im‐ ages allow confirming the presence of a tumoor, measure its size, precise location and the extent of the tumoor’s involvement with other nearby tissues. MRI is especially useful in imaging the brain and spine, as well as the soft tissue of joints and structures of bones.

High‐quality diagnostic imaging plays an im‐ portant role in providing an accurate diagnosis, which is why Anicura Marina Baixa Veterinary Hospital has heavily invested in the best, state‐ of‐the‐art imaging equipment in veterinary medicine.

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Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)

HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (290542)

HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (292585)

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

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (292503) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (291474)

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

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CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) C A R S , VA N S , A N Y R E G I S T R AT I O N , I N S TA N T C A S H , FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR S PA N I S H 6 8 5 5 2 4 9 2 1 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

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NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (292934)

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COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc.

Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (289652)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity. org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

formation and directions see our website www.horserescue spain.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 . 0 0 . Vo l u n t e e r s a r e m u c h needed in all departments and are welcome at any time.

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by Mark Slack IT’S one of those cars that’s been a staple of city streets for decades, the preserve of young first time drivers and more mature drivers who have downsized as their mo‐ toring requirements lessen. In its latest form though the Nis‐ san Micra bears no resem‐ blance to its forebears. Gone are the rather dumpy, bug eye looks in favour

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Nissan Micra Tekna of a modern, sharply styled city car.

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gearbox. All have four doors and the Micra looks particu‐ larly snazzy when you open the door.

My top‐line Tekna model was finished in optional Pas‐ sion Red paintwork (€670/£575) with an interior that had light grey highlights

on the seating and dash.

Standard fare is good with even lead‐in models equipped with auto lights and wipers, Bluetooth, air conditioning, power door mirrors, tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system and a plethora of safety kit. My Tek‐ na model (€22,614/£19,405) added a Bose sound system, navigation, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, parking sensors, cruise control, rear view camera, automat‐ ic air condition‐ ing and key‐

less entry and start.

It’s a smart place to be with plenty of room at the front and, considering its diminu‐ tive size, reasonable space for the rear passengers, so the Micra fits a lot in to its small frame.

The steering is a little light on the move, better in town, but responds well enough and the ride is pretty decent even over rough surfaces.

The CVT automatic gearbox is a smooth operator but rather slow to respond and lengthens the 0 to 100 kph dash by two seconds over the

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already moderate perfor‐ mance of the manual. Ease the right foot and the auto box is fine, but try a more spirited start and things get quite noisy and not much in the way of forward motion.

Personally, I would opt for the manual gearbox to make the Micra a really useable and likeable city car.

With such a lot of competi‐ tion the Micra has its work cut out against the likes of Ford’s Fiesta and Vauxhall’s Corsa, to name just two. However, the Micra beats, significantly in some cases, the competition on price.

It also has the more edgy and unusual looks, plus higher levels of tech. It’s moved into a car for the young and trendy with equipment to match.

Facts at a Glance Model: Nissan Micra Tekna CVT Engine: 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol developing 99hp Gears: CVT automatic Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) Petrol 10.9 secs Maximum Speed Petrol 183 kph (114 mph) Economy: Petrol 5.6 l/100km (50.4 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 105g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

A sharply styled car.

Vehicle sales increase REGISTRATIONS in Spain for electric, hybrid and gas vehi‐ cles (cars, quadricycles, com‐ mercial and industrial vehi‐ cles and buses) increased in June 2021 by 126.8 per cent compared to the same month in 2020, to 35,413 units, 34,457 of which were regis‐ trations for passenger cars.

Total sales for the year saw the purchase of these vehi‐ cles rise by 134 per cent, to 149,014 units.

For the passenger car mar‐ ket, the figure was 133.41 per cent in the first quarter, maintaining a growing rhythm that with 141,878 registered units already ac‐ count for one out of every three passenger car sales, managed to surpass for the first time purchases of diesel cars.

The increase in registra‐ tions up to June this year places the total share of this type of vehicle at 26.7 per cent of the global market in Spain. The registered sales of 110,118 units of non‐plug‐in

SALES RISE: On electric, hybrid and gas vehicles. hybrids this year, represented 19.73 per cent of the total market.

Compared to June 2020, all types of alternatively pow‐ ered vehicles managed to in‐ crease their sales, represent‐ ing 31 per cent of the total

market. Pure electric vehicles registered the highest in‐ crease in the month, with a growth of 226.8 per cent, with 2,967 units.

Similarly, plug‐in hybrids and conventional hybrids fol‐ low the trend of recent

months, with a growth of 206.7 per cent and 122.2 per cent, respectively. For their part, gas vehicles (LPG, GN and LNG) achieved a lower in‐ crease than the rest of the al‐ ternative vehicles, with a growth of just 7.7 per cent.

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WALKING FOOTBALL CLUBS TAKE A BREAK Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon 2021

WELL most do! With July and August the two hottest months of the year and tem‐ peratures reaching 47/48º in some places, all but Benahavis will close their doors until early September when they will resume for Pre Season Training with the League due to start on Sunday September 19.

The Pproposal put forward by NerJa that the League be split into A and B Leagues was not discussed at the League Manage‐ ment Committee meeting on Tuesday July 6 ‐ due to internet problems. It took place on Tuesday July 13. Report in next week’s Euro Weekly News.

The argument for a seperate B league is that B teams consist of ‘older’ players and players of less ability who in the A League would struggle and lose heavily.

As stated above, the LMC meeting did not take place due to internet problems. It was debated at the LMC meeting on Tuesday Ju‐ ly 13 without coming to a conclusion and will be debated at a separate meeting in the next few days.

As stated earlier, Benahavis has not closed down as yet and will play a friendly against WFS Calahonda at the Municipal

Howard Conrad of WFS Calahonda, nickname ‘Dasher’.

Stadium, San Pedro Alcantara tomorrow Fri‐ day July 16, kick off 10am.

Ian Flynn will referee as he adds to his ex‐ perience in combining refereeing with play‐ ing once he is fully fit after a difficult back operation.

And finally, this week our ‘old friend’ Howard (Dasher) Condor will be heading to the UK soon to take part in England Trials for teams aged 70 and over 75s. Howie as he is known to his colleagues has amazed many people with his recovery from Covid and a lung problem back in February when it was touch and go as to whether he would sur‐ vive.

He has been attending walking football sessions in preparation for his trial match‐ es. Good Luck Howie!!!

Walking Football sessions at Benalmade‐ na, Calahonda (Finca Naundrup), Bena‐ havis, Viñuela and Nerja.

Also at El Canadona, Coin Road, Fuengiro‐ la. For days and times check the websites www.walkingfooty.com and www.walking footballspain.com and Facebook pages.

Italy are the new Champions of Europe THE moment was finally upon us, England versus Italy at Wembley Stadium, the culmination of one month of international competi‐ tion, leaving just two nations standing to battle it out for the tro‐ phy England have never won, and that Italy last won back in 1968, having since been runners‐up in 2000, and 2012.

Gareth Southgate had tweaked his team slightly, going with a five‐ man defence that featured Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier, who re‐ placed the young Arsenal striker Buyayu Saka in the starting 11, apart from that, he started with the same team that played Denmark in

ITALIAN CAPTAIN: Giorgio Chiellini. the semi‐final.

Southgate must be able to pre‐ dict the future, because the player he had introduced was responsible for an incredible ball across the box

that found Manchester United’s Luke Shaw in space, and he thun‐ dered a shot on the half‐volley be‐ yond the stranded Azzuri keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, scoring the fastest goal ever in the history of the tournament, after only one minute and 57 sec‐ onds.

Both teams pressed but there were no real clear‐cut chances, as both sets of players defended their lines so well, and England’s midfield was superb, as they went in 1‐0 at the break.

Incredibly, in the 64th minute, England had only their second at‐ tempt on goal, as John Stones rose to meet a corner, forcing Don‐ narumma into a fingertip save.

And then came disaster for Eng‐ land, as Chiesa won a corner in the 66th minute, the ball was crossed to the far post where Marco Ver‐ ratti’s header was brilliantly blocked by Pickford, only for the ball to bounce to veteran defender

Leonardo Bonucci who couldn’t fail to score, and Italy were level.

Southgate dealt a card in the 70th minute, swapping Kieran Trip‐ pier for Saka, and then Henderson replaced Declan Rice, but try as they may, there was no way through a very solid Italian defence, and the game drifted towards an extra 30 minutes of play.

Extra time saw Jack Grealish take the field, replacing Mason Mount, and Mancini surprisingly swapped Verratti for Locatelli, after Verratti had dominated the middle of the field for the Italians for a lot of the second half.

A last throw of the dice saw Man United pair, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford enter the field of play, with three minutes left on the clock, it looked like going to penalties.

And so, with Pickford saving two penalties, Donnarumma saved penalties from Rashford, Sancho, and finally Saka, for Italy to be crowned the new champions of Europe.

DJOKOVIC: Involved in a thrilling final.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC’S win at Wimbledon on Sunday July 11 ‐ his third successive crown on the famous Centre Court grass ‐ takes him into the tennis history books, level with Spain’s Rafa Nadal and Switzerland’s Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slam titles each.

With this victory, Djokovic is the first male tennis player ‐ since the Australian legend, Rod Laver, back in 1969 ‐ to win the opening three Grand Slam tour‐ naments of a tennis season, and is only the fifth player in history to achieve that.

The 34‐year‐old Serb was in‐ volved in a thrilling 6‐7 6‐4 6‐4 6‐ 3 battle with the 25‐year‐old Ital‐ ian, Matteo Berrettini, who was making his first‐ever appearance in a Grand Slam tournament fi‐ nal, and he certainly didn’t let himself down, as he captured the first set after a tie break.

A crowd of 15,000 witnessed a magnificent display of tennis from both players, who maybe suspected a shock was on the cards when the No1 seed lost the first set, before fighting back to win the next two sets in a true champion’s style, as, remarkably, today’s set was only one of two that he dropped during the whole of the SW19 fortnight.

Berrettini saved two match points at 5‐3 in the fourth set, before being unable to return the third serve, slicing it into the net, and a joyous Djokovic col‐ lapsed to the hallowed grass with his arms stretched out wide, clearly emotional after his incredible achievement, while the Italian had very contrasting emotions, crouched double, hands on knees, after an ad‐ mirable effort.

Speaking after his win, the champion said, “Winning Wim‐ bledon was always the biggest dream for me when I was a kid.

A seven‐year‐old boy in Serbia constructing a Wimbledon tro‐ phy with improvised materials and standing here with a sixth real trophy is incredible. It is amazing.”

Adding, “It was more than a battle. I would first like to extend my congratulations to Matteo, his family, and his team for a fan‐ tastic tournament. A tough match today, obviously I know that it’s not the best feeling los‐ ing in a final, but I’m sure that there’s a great career ahead of you. As Matteo said, it’s just the beginning and I truly believe in that. Matteo has an incredible game, very powerful, an Italian hammer ‐ I felt that!”