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Longer shopping plan worries small traders By Daphne Hilarides SHOPPING in major Spanish cities including Malaga - is set to get a

revamp. But with plans afoot for shops in 15 cities to open on Sunday and public holidays, not all

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Chopper rescue A HIKER had to be airlifted by helicopter to a Malaga hospital from the Lifa area of Ronda after breaking an ankle.

Hunger strike THIRTY Valle de Abdalajis residents have gone on hunger strike over lack of drinking water. MAIN ATTRACTION: Calle Larios in Malaga.

traders are happy. Many small and medium sized traders claim laws in a government decree merely favour large companies. Malaga is amongst the 15 cities that will have to identify the commercial areas which attract the most tourists, so businesses in those areas will be allowed to open on Sundays and on public holidays. This regulation will increase shop opening hours from 72 to 90 a week, and also authorise opening on 10, rather than just eight public holidays. • Turn to Page 4

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Grand designs for the Guadalmedina River By Daphne Hilarides JOSE SEGUI has won the Ciedes Foundation design contest for a project to improve the appearance of the Guadalmedina River in Malaga. Segui’s team presented a river park project with a constant yet small flow of water along the surface, which would beautify the area and create spaces for cultural and commercial initiatives. This would allow 50 per cent of the construction to be funded privately, and given that the work could be done using ‘soft’ materials, a €146.5 million budget would be enough. Moreover, Segui claimed that his design was created with the financial situation in mind, and it should not be delayed any further because of this. However, according to Mayor Francisco de la Torre, and considering the city’s economic situation it would be ‘very difficult’ to carry out a project to solve this decades-old problem.

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Lily pad first MALAGA’S Botanical Garden la Concepcion is the first European conservatory to grow giant lily pads - Euryale ferox, native to Asia outdoors. BIG PLANS: Malaga’s river could be totally transformed. He also mentioned that the city is still contemplating the idea of creating a platform above the river to use for commercial and leisure activities, although this idea was met with much social and political criticism when it was first proposed.

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The mayor pointed out that all of the 16 contestants’ ideas will be taken into consideration for the project, which will be carried out by the Junta de Andalucia and town hall. “The best answer might be a mix of the best ideas,” he suggested.

Top names LUCIA and Alejandro were the most common baby names chosen in Malaga Province during the year 2011.

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Income to fall despite 3% more tourists THE number of visitors to the Costa del Sol is expected to rise by 3 per cent this summer. However, the overall average income will go down given that the Tourism Observatory has estimated that the average stay and holiday expenses will decrease a little. According to the president of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board, Elias Bendodo, despite the

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economic crisis: “The Costa del Sol is still an important destination, and we know that we are the main option for millions of people who are not willing to give up their holidays.” Statistics have shown that 66 per cent of visitors have already been to the province, and up to 30 per cent have been here at least five more times. For this reason, tourism experts

claim that it is vital for the industry’s future to foster client loyalty this year more than ever and take advantage of the fact that there are more tourists this season. Bendodo added: “Average expenses and lengths of stays will get better when the economy improves, so keeping our position as leaders will guarantee us more income and profits.”

Sound festival THE first Mijas Summer Sound Festival is set to be held at the Torreon square in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday July 21 from 9.30pm. The promenade will become a stage with music by three groups and a DJ.

Bough breaks TWO women needed medical treatment in Antequera after a tree branch fell on them.

Thrifty repairs FUENGIROLA Town Hall has saved €1.2 million in street reparations this year by commissioning government workers instead of an outside company.

Art behind bars PROVINCIAL prison inmates had the opportunity to show their art work at Finca El Porton in Alhaurin de la Torre. The sculpture exhibit will be on display until September 2.

MALAGA Town Hall expects to remove the ‘squatters’ occupying the Baños del Carmen soon. They have been living on the premises for the past two years, but the authorities needed a court order to relocate them.

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ANY businesses refuse to take them. Some traders hide behind the excuse they have no change, others remember years ago alerts about forgeries. But now - officially - it has been revealed that the number of €500 notes in circulation in Spain has risen for the first time this year. In May the total figure was 98.7 million... one million more than in April, according to the Bank of Spain. Combined, all the €500 notes in circulation throughout Spain amount to €49.3 billion. However, in May 2011, €51.03 billion in €500

notes was in circulation, considerably less than in October 2008, when €56.38 billion was out and about in €500 notes. In some countries €500 notes are known as ‘Bin Ladens’, the banknote everybody knows exists but few, other than criminals, ever see. How many €500 notes are in circulation depends solely on the demand from banks who in turn respond to demand from clients. Some sources say that the increasing number in circulation is due to the tendency to pay ‘under the table’, thereby avoiding tax.

Fair could see fewer fireworks

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MORE cuts and tighter budgets amongst sponsors may mean fewer fireworks during Malaga’s 2012 August Fair. After going through their spending with a fine-tooth comb, Malaga City Hall has little to offer its residents with regards to the annual summer fair’s fireworks’ display. The spectacle is usually sponsored by private businesses, but with companies like El Corte Ingles reducing their donations to €20,000, the festival organisers are forced to adjust to what is a third of last year’s budget. Culture and Tourism Councillor Damian Caneda said that he is still negotiating with sponsors to make the fair ‘the same as last year’.

SOME of the world’s best palaeontologists are studying the unique Ardales and Palomas de Teba caves in Guadalteba to learn about the lives of Neanderthals and shed light on the Pleistocene era.

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We must improve the situation for local workers’

Enrique Perez, the government sub-delegate in Huelva, where this year, no Moroccan immigrants will be hired to work in the strawberry fields as usual.

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of drivers who died in traffic accidents in 2011 tested positive for alcohol or drugs. According to the National Institute of Toxicology, almost 73 per cent had consumed alcohol.

MIJAS Town Hall has asked residents of Calahonda, Riviera, Miraflores and Las Cañadas to begin depositing organic rubbish into the new rubbish containers from 10 to 12pm instead of leaving it in front of their doors as before.

Back home TWO-HUNDRED UN peace-keepers from Spain arrived back in Malaga after a five month-long mission in the Lebanon. They will return after a twomonth leave.

Bar closed A BAR in Las Lagunas, Mijas, was shut down by health inspectors due to the venue’s unhygienic conditions. It reportedly did not even have a food handling licence.

and finally... A TARRAGONA court has admitted the appeal presented by the State and suspended plans for a cannabis plantation in Rasquera, Cataluña, as a precautionary measure. The town hall planned to supply cannabis to a private company to boost municipal coffers.

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FORTY to 50 per cent of the inhabitants of the Serrania de Ronda live on less than €400 a month. A research paper was written up by the Volunteer Co-ordination Association to gauge the economic, educational and social situations of the people of seven different towns, including Arriate, Atajate, Benalauria, Algatocin, Cortes de la Frontera, Benaojan and Pujerra. The population sample was of 11,000 people from the area, and the results have shown that approximately 50 per cent are living in a state of relative poverty, most of whom are young people who are having problems accessing the job market. The study proposes cooperative social measures, consuming local produce and improving infrastructures to deal with the area’s socioeconomic troubles.

Small shops anxious over longer trading hours From Front Page But several local authorities do not agree with the proposals, claiming they could have negative effects on small and medium businesses.

The laws are still to be implemented on January 1, 2013. For some it is not only a matter of when retailers will be able to work, but also where. Small Malaga shop-owner, Manuel

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Private life of Picasso on display SIXTY-FOUR images documenting the latter years of Pablo Picasso are currently on display at the Picasso Museum in Malaga until September 23. These pictures are from the photographic archives of Roberto Otero and offer a window into the private life with friends and family of the famous Spanish artist between 1961 and 1970 in France.

Criado, said: “We’ll have to see which streets are going to be included in the area, because my store is in the historic centre, but like most small business-owners, I can’t afford the rent on Calle Larios.” He is afraid that the city hall will only focus on Larios, Granada, and Nueva streets, mainly occupied by large business chains. “These are the only places they’ve injected money into, while the rest of the historic centre has been neglected,” he claimed. Malaga’s Business and Work Promotion Councillor Esther Molina, said local business-owners will have to “find new solutions to satisfy everyone. We have to reinvent ourselves.” Malaga City Hall has suggested small retailers change their day off, so they can open on Sundays and holidays. But Head of the Historic Centre Retailer Association of Malaga, Trinidad Fernandez-Baca, claimed the new law “will smother us and only favour large businesses.” Small businesses have attempted to open on these days, and it simply is not profitable, she says.

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Celebrating with graffiti THIRTY graffiti artists will paint Nelson Street in Bristol for an Olympic 2012 Festival event. It is part of the summer arts festival to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Frog prince CONSERVATION organisation Amphibian Ark honoured Prince Charles for his involvement in rainforest preservation campaigns by naming a new frog Hyloscirtus species princecharlesi.

Uni ambition A MOTHER in Nottinghamshire is surprised that her daughter, 14, would rather go to university than get breast implants. She wants her daughters to have cosmetic surgery.

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Kickboxing fighters no-show A KICKBOXING event was cancelled in Marbella, when the organiser’s unsettled debt led to the fighters’ refusal to take part. A thousand spectators, according to attendees - 200, according to government sources gathered in Marbella’s bullring in anticipation of the Gladiator World Cup Marbella kickboxing matches. What the crowd did not know was that behind the scenes, fighters were grappling with the situation in which they and other service providers had found themselves; the event organiser had not followed through with the payment agreement and the fighters decided not to take to the arena. An hour and a half after the event should have begun, an announcement was made to the public that the show was cancelled. Naturally, the people who paid between €30 and €120 to see kickboxing were not pleased and took to the bars where food and drink was being served, taking everything in their reach despite attempts by security staff to stop them. Marbella City Council as well as the Andalucian Kick Boxing Federation expressed their intentions to bring the case to court. The promoter has reportedly promised to return the money paid by the audience.

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Confessed murderer linked to a third death in Calahonda By Jennifer Leighfield A COURT in Fuengirola is investigating whether a man detained for the murders of two women in Mijas and Marbella in 2011 is responsible for a third woman’s death.

The third victim is a German woman whose body was found in an apartment in Calahonda. Police found the detainee’s number amongst the most recent which had been called by the victim before she died. The man, 42, was

arrested in September 2011, as police feared the killer was set to strike again on October 10. He confessed to the murder of two prostitutes on August 10 and September 10 in Calahonda and San Pedro de Alcantara. Both victims had been repeatedly stabbed and forced to reveal their credit card PIN numbers. The arrest occurred at a gym near his home in Fontana Beach, Riviera del Sol, just

one kilometre from the first victim’s house. He was identified as Abdelkader Salhi, from a Moroccan father and German mother, according to telecinco.es at the time. At the time of his arrest, he was using a forged Irish passport under the name of Martin Sparitt. He confessed that he had contacted the victims by phone after seeing their adverts in the personal section of a local English language newspaper. Salhi said he met them several times to gain their confidence before killing them.

EDUCATING: The volunteers with their ‘green tent’ by Las Lagunas Casa de la Cultura offering advice to fellow residents.

Senior citizens drive recycling campaign

A GROUP of senior citizen volunteers in Mijas have started a campaign to raise awareness of other people in their age group as to the benefits of recycling. Every Thursday they put up a ‘green tent’ in different parts of the

municipality, except during August. They hope to be able to persuade fellow residents to separate their rubbish and put anything that can be recycled in the various containers for that specific purpose. When people recycle, it means that the town hall

can save money. “This saving is passed on to unemployed residents to provide them with work opportunities,” said Senior Citizen Councillor Gonzalez Berral.

Honey production dips HONEY production in Malaga Province is predicted to fall by between 60 and 70 per cent this year due to lack of rain last winter. Based on the honey produced at this point in the season, an estimated 500 tonnes will be available. This is a big decrease from last year when honey production was over 1,000 tonnes.

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‘Best sales in four years’ reports a Costa store By Nicole Hallett IT has been the ‘best sales in four years’ for one Mijas Costa shop. Other stores along the Costa del Sol also reported positive sales. This news comes after last week’s report that the first day of sales in Malaga City was ‘generally slow’. Co-owner of Yorkshire Linen, Steph Smith, said: “Sales were up 15 per cent from the same period last year and 25 per cent up from the beginning of June. This is the best sales we have had since we opened four years ago. “Many people have come in saying they have more rental customers, so that has provided a boost,” added Steph. She believes their success is also due to

POSITIVE: Many stores have reported that so far this year’s sales have been better than last year. their ‘expanded range and new discount system’ and the increase in sales coincided with

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also reported positive sales. “Even before the sales we were doing well and now it is even better; we have nearly sold all of this season’s clothes and are getting ready to receive our autumn collection in August,” said the owner of Boutique Nicole in Marbella. “Sales last July were

good, but this year it is a bit better,” she added. Meanwhile, clothing store Balma in Fuengirola feels that compared to last year, sales have been ‘about the same’, although ‘there are more people buying since the sales started’, remarked shop assistant Eric Fernandez.

Language youth programme cut APPROXIMATELY 1,500 Malaga students will be unable to travel abroad with the Language and Youth Programme due to financial cuts in the Andalucia region. Each year students from secondary schools and professional training programmes are offered the opportunity to learn English, French or German by immersion in different European countries. This year the regional government offered 9,750 spots for eligible students and another 75 for teachers who would accompany and supervise them. A provisional list of candidates should have been available to students

by March 16, and a definitive list on April 11. However, it was not until April 27 that students received notice from the Educactional Department of Participation and Innovation stating that the announcement of selected students was postponed. Two months later, students across Andalucia received identical notifications from their province stating “this summer there will be no study programme abroad for secondary or professional training students.” Information was not posted in an official bulletin, but rather on the regional government’s websites.

BERLIN FASHION Week began with an improvised underground catwalk in the U5 metro line. More than 400 passengers admired the new collections shown by 17 different designers and brand names.

Turtle fossils NINE pairs of fossilised turtles were found at the fossil site called Messel Pit near Frankfurt. Two had died while still mating, making them unique given that vertebrate fossils had never been discovered this way.

Not witches COLOGNE CITY COUNCIL has decided to pardon 38 women who were sentenced to death for witchcraft nearly 400 years after their execution. This symbolic act is an attempt to distance the local authority from historical witch trials.

Alps melting GLOBAL WARMING is soon expected to leave the Bavarian Alps with just one glacier, according to regional authorities. Temperatures are expected to rise up to six degrees higher by 2100.

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PLAGUE: The jellyfish are taking over the beaches from Rincon de la Victoria to Estepona.

2,000 stung by jellyfish due to this year’s unusual proliferation of jellyfish. These invertebrates have

been taking over the beaches of Rincon de la Victoria, Marbella, and

Thousands attend Las Laguna Fair THE Las Laguna Fair was inaugurated with the cutting of the ribbon by Mijas Mayor Angel Nozal. The seniors citizens’ traditional gala dinner at the Maria Zambrano Park marked the first day of the fair. Seniors who had participated in the volunteer programme were awarded with a diploma to thank them for their cooperation. The A-Compas orchestra provided live music at the official ‘caseta’. The next day the Queen and Ladies in Waiting were elected and the Bahia Record

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orchestra performed on stage as well as the Open University Dance Group. The Velero Flamenco Festival was held at the official caseta and David de Maria, Rosendo and Siniestro Total concerts were held at the football grounds next to the feria site. New to this year’s fair was the Day Fair on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-8pm at the Miguel Hernandez Avenue with various activities including gastronomy competitions and children’s parties. Also, for the first time, horses were allowed to be ridden in the feria site.

Estepona, forcing watches to raise red prohibition flags to avoid people getting stung. Most of these bothersome creatures belong to the species pelagie noctiluca, which is four centimetres long. Experts blame the plague on the lack of rainfall, unpredictable sea currents and the fact that their main predators, namely marine turtles and red tuna, are disappearing in the Mediterranean Sea due to water pollution and excessive fishing.

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Town hall starts work BENALMADENA MAYOR Paloma Garcia asked the head of the Coastal Department to help the town continue the local marina expansion project. According to Garcia, this expansion â€œis vital for our development.â€? However, the government will have to face environmental requirements to be able to carry out this project. The construction works, which will double the number of the marinaâ€™s mooring spaces, is estimated to cost â‚Ź70 million. Also, the town hall will cover up the unfinished Solymar roundabout during the summer with flowers until the construction work can resume in a couple of months. The local government intends to give the area a better image during tourist high season and blames the previous administration for not including the roundabout in the â€˜Plan Qualificaâ€™ funding strategy as they had promised.

Traffic jams in San Pedro still a problem THERE have been traffic jams just two weeks after Public Works councillor Ana Pastor opened the

new stretch of the A7 highway to the public. Marbella Mayor, Angeles MuĂąoz

Longer wait for operations THE average wait for an operation in Spain has now risen to 73 days. At the beginning of this year, there were 459,885 people on the waiting list for an operation in Spain, 67,813 more than the same time last year. Almost 10 per cent of people in Spain wait more than six months for an operation, and although the average wait is 73 days, this varies depending on the type of operation.

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has asked central government technicians to cooperate in finding a way to avoid them. The problem, according to MuĂąoz, is that the entrance to San Pedro is too small in both directions. The underpass, which cost taxpayers â‚Ź86 million and five years of work, has not been able to solve one of San Pedroâ€™s biggest problems. However, she also pointed out that construction work is not fully finished given there are three roundabouts still needing to be fitted out. When they are finished, they will supposedly also help direct traffic, although given the current situation, more work will possibly be needed in other areas. Meanwhile, the Estepona stretch of the A7 motorway will finally have electrical lighting after nine months in the dark after the town hall refused to pay the bills.

Danes save DENMARK â€“ Danish citizens are still saving money despite the economic crisis and low interest rates the banks are giving.

Anti-racism NORWAY â€“ Far-right Norwegian Defence League recently organised an anti-Islam protest in Stavanger, rallying 20 to 30 people. However, anti-racist organisation SOS Racism managed to attract 800 people for a counter protest that same day.

School issues SWEDEN â€“ A teenager was told by teachers at Munkgard High School to â€˜tone downâ€™ her homosexuality in response to classmatesâ€™ harassment.

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Family gets eviction reprieve A SINGLE mother of two has been given a protected rental house by the Municipal Housing Institute in Malaga. She was almost evicted from her home for being unable to make mortgage payments to her bank, accumulating a total of €300,000 in debt. The joint forces of a social platform to help people with mortgage troubles PAH and social political movement 15-M managed to delay the eviction until October 16.

Swell party opens Billionaire Marbella By Nicole Hallett BILLIONAIRE MARBELLA nightclub opened its doors with a grand opening party for the Costa del Sol jet-set. Those that attended paid €1,000 per table of four or five. Around 1,400 people attended the event with famous faces including Real Madrid footballer Sergio Ramos. The glamorous party took place on Friday, attended by the prestigious brand’s owner, the ex-manager of the Benetton Formula One racing team, Flavio

2010 and was the leader of a criminal gang involved in several types of crime. He lived in a house on an urbanisation in Carmona, Sevilla, which was guarded by CCTV cameras and

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Queue jumper A MAN was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for killing another man after he jumped a bathroom queue at a local restaurant. The events occurred in December of 2010 in the rural town of Smirnykh, Sakhalin.

Toxic leak (From left) Alejandro Agag, Elisabetta Gregoracci, Flavio Briatore, Samar Abou-Farah, Jerry de Vries and Quentin Le Houérou. Briatore, his wife Wonderbra model Elisabetta Gregoracci and

Alejandro Agag, son-in-law of Aznar, ex-prime minister of Spain Billionaire Marbella is added to the list of clubs created by the Italian businessman in were also patrolled exclusive locations night and day by including Port Cervo on guards with dogs. the Costa Smeralda However, they (Sardinia), Monte Carlo reportedly let their (Monaco), Istanbul and guard down to watch Bodrum (Turkey). the match and the Briatore conceived police were able to The Billionaire Club make their move. brand in 1998.

‘La Roja’ leads to criminals’ downfall NATIONAL POLICE in Sevilla were able to catch a wanted man who let his guard down during the Spain-Portugal Euro 2012 match. The detainee had escaped from prison in

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other security measures, including guards and a high wall. Some of his relatives, who also belonged to the gang, lived on neighbouring plots. The access routes to the estate

THREE people were poisoned with toxic waste due to a factory spillage. Around 100 litres of the toxic substance, methyl isocyanate, leaked from a mobile cistern while it was being pumped into a container.

Gone wrong FAMOUS Russian illusionist Ilya Safronov was taken to hospital when he made a mistake while filming his ‘hook from the eye’ trick during which he would swallow a sharp hook.

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Time to change hours of working, experts claim WHEN summer arrives many companies work to a different timetable, although this is hardly a new custom.

Modern workers, particularly in Spain’s biggest cities, start work at 7am or 8am and leave at 2pm or 3pm during the

hottest months. But their predecessors did exactly the same in the days before air-conditioning. Working straight through was essential in the summer when it was impossible to work during some hours of the day. Even with the benefits of air-conditioning, however, nine out of 10 Spanish workers prefer a continuous working day, they told researchers. Some companies, like Iberdrola, axed the long afternoon break years ago. Employees for the electricity supplier have worked continuous days since 2007 with positive results, said Iberdrola’s communications chief, Vicent Trullench. Absenteeism has fallen by 20 per cent, he claimed. People are happier when they come into work, he said, “and that has an effect on productivity.”

It can be impossible to know if you are being arrested for trafficking or using.

Drug warning to travellers FOUR out every five Spaniards in a foreign prison are there on drug-related charges. Of 2,426 Spanish prisoners currently in foreign jails, 2,009 – 83.4 per cent – are accused of consuming or trafficking drugs, revealed the Ministry of Health. The majority are held in Peru, Colombia, Italy, Brazil and Morocco. “It is vital to discourage anyone who thinks they can make a few euros this way,” said government anti-drugs delegate Francisco Babin. He was speaking at the launch of a government campaign warning Spanish travellers of the danger attached to possessing even a

small amount of drugs. ‘If you believe running drugs is the answer to your problems, you’ll believe anything,’ is the campaign theme. “Laws are more restrictive in other countries and penalise both possessing and trafficking,” Babin warned. “Even when small quantities are involved a life sentence can be normal and capital punishment is not unheard of.” Campaign posters and warnings will be prominent at Youth Council offices in Spain, as well as railway stations, airports, passport offices and town halls. Vaccination centres in Spain and Spanish consulates abroad are also cooperating.

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ACCOLADE: Rolling Stone magazine says Ferry is one of the hundred best artists in history.

The ‘King of Cool’

Bryan Ferry performs in Marbella

BRYAN FERRY, one of the most iconic and innovative singers and lyricists to emerge in popular music, will be performing at the Puente Romano on July 20. This live show will be packed with classics from his Roxy Music days and his enduring solo career, including tracks from his critically acclaimed latest album ‘Olympia’. For nearly four decades, Bryan Ferry has been regarded as the embodiment of high glamour, romance and stylishness. This concert is part of his Olympia Tour, to celebrate his latest album release. ‘Olympia’ has been described as “hauntingly romantic …. hard driving

ICON: Bryan Ferry will perform at Puente Romano on July 20. and super-contemporary, bringing together all of the lyrical and musical themes that Ferry has made so

powerfully his own.” Featuring the classic ‘You Can Dance’ and ‘Heartache By Numbers’, as well as Ferry’s mesmeric interpretation of ‘Song To The Siren’, ‘Olympia’ reaffirms Ferry’s position as one of the greatest singers and lyricists of the modern pop and rock era. With his inimitable style and charisma, and fantastic repertoire, this show promises to be one of the most sophisticated and hotly anticipated concerts of this summer season. This is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Rolling Stone magazine’s hundred best artists in history, live in concert.

Tickets available at the Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club and Ticketmaster, or call 648 780 781.

The National Showjumping Competition will be held at the Marbella Club Equestrian Centre from July 13 to 15. Approximately 200 horses will be competing from the Spanish and Moroccan National Teams in this state of the art arena. The event runs from 10am to 1pm and then from 6pm to approximately 11pm. This is an exciting event, in beautiful surroundings. Visitors are welcome and it’s free to attend. The Equestrian Centre is located within Marbella Club Golf Resort in the beautiful Benahavís countryside. For directions visit www.marbellaclubgolf.com. Marbella Club Golf Resort & Equestrian Centre Information: 952 880 608 Email: reserv.golf@marbellaclub.com www.marbellaclubgolf.com

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Police protest against court ruling Caught red-handed

POLICE unions have protested against a court ruling to release a man who threatened a policeman with a knife in Fuengirola, as such decisions “dishearten officers and distance citizens,” they said. The attack took place at a central local café when two officers were having a drink. The attacker demanded the officer hand over his weapon. However, the policeman was able to empty the clip and distract the man while his partner, the café owner and a passer-by grabbed him.

A POACHER was caught red-handed in Antequera by environmental protection agents. Allegedly the man was in a crouched position with the apparent intention to shoot a wild boar. According to authorities, the man had no hunting permits.

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Double trouble A 30-YEAR-OLD Bulgarian man was arrested in Mijas on domestic abuse and drug charges. Police received a call that a woman with a baby was being attacked. Four officers arrived at the home and the man was arrested after they discovered 35 marijuana plants in the garden.

UNDER INVESTIGATION: Two gold crowns were stolen.

Search still on for intruders

CRIME WATCH

€7,200 fine TWO men were fined €7,200 for damaging nine parked cars in Marbella in June 2007. They had hit the vehicles with motorbike helmets. The damage to the wing mirrors, windscreen wipers, lights and various dents, amounted to between 200 and €500 for each vehicle to a total of nearly €2,700.

GUARDIA CIVIL are still searching for the perpetrators of a robbery from the Virgen de la Peña shrine in Mijas Pueblo. They entered in the early hours of the morning after putting out the exterior lights and forcing open the main door, in order to steal two gold crowns.

Crime lowered

Hashish arrest

FUENGIROLA crime rates have gone down 25 per cent in the last six months; the local government attributes this descent to recent Local and National Police co-ordination in the area.

FIVE men were arrested for allegedly transporting more than 30 kilograms of hashish. The Guardia Civil arrested the four men from one car after stopping them on the A-7, and then a fifth that acted as a ‘leader’ in another car.

A MAN was arrested for trying to avoid an alcohol check point in Malaga and nearly running over an officer and an elderly couple while driving with a licence from which he had lost all his points.

Abuse at sea A SPANISH man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a minor during a Mediterranean Cruise that stopped at Malaga Port. The arrest was ordered by the ship’s captain.

Noisy arrest A ROMANIAN citizen was arrested in Mijas for allegedly making too much noise in his home at 6am, the possession of five marihuana plants and refusing to show police officers his documentation.

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Man kills son and crashes car after telling ex-wife to watch GUARDIA CIVIL in Vecindario (Gran Canaria) are investigating whether a man, 51, deliberately crashed his car with his son

inside following an argument with his wife. The Guardia Civil found that the boy, 10, had three knife wounds

and suspect he may have been killed before the car crashed. Traces of blood were found in his home. The events were discovered at

Office workers find urine in coffee A COURT in Guadix, Granada, is investigating how there came to be urine in the coffee-maker at the local Land Property Office. Staff at the office lodged an official complaint with the Guardia Civil after noticing the coffee had a strange smell and taste. A sample of coffee was analysed, confirming there was urine in it, and the coffee-maker was seized. According to the local press, there are problems amongst the staff and it is suspected one of them put urine in the coffee on purpose. STRANGE TASTE: It would appear the coffee had been tampered with.

around 6am when the emergency services found a burning car with two dead occupants which had crashed into a roundabout. Firemen found a hole in the petrol tank and the car was locked from the inside. A resident in the area attempted to rescue the victims using a fire extinguisher. The man had reportedly called his wife, from whom he was divorced, and told her to look out of the window before he crashed the car so she could ‘see what she deserved’. Secrecy has since been imposed upon the case. Until 2008, the woman had a restraining order against her former partner. He was supposed to return their son to his mother’s home after having spent 10 days with him. His other son had refused to visit his father on this occasion. He was reportedly on leave from work with depression. His ex-wife is said to be in a state of shock.

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Spending plan CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo’s first Government spending plan exempts pensions from tax computation, increases nursery allowance, raises the cap on mortgage interest relief for working families and ups minimum wage.

Body stingers THE red flag at Gibraltar’s beaches was raised to warn swimmers after hundreds of luminous mauve stinger jellyfish invaded the Catalan Bay area over the weekend.

Violent crimes DESPITE an overall 19 per cent drop in serious crimes from 748 in 2010/2011 to 605 in 2011/2012, the number of violent crimes rose from 187 to 222. Drug trafficking was also up.

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Antonio Banderas will be the host of the Starlite Gala ON August 4, Antonio Banderas will be hosting the third edition of the Starlite Gala at the Marbella quarry. This international platform benefits several foundations, with the common thread of having renowned spokespersons who, with their presence, help to create media awareness for the various causes. This year the Humanitarian Award will go to Anthony Kennedy for his work as the founder of Best Buddies International, which promotes social integration of individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities and is active in more than 50 countries worldwide. The Starlite Gala will be presented by actor Imanol Arias and Anne Igartiburu and shall include performances by artists such as Jon Secada. The event will also include an auction of once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as an invitation for two to the next Oscar Night Gala in Hollywood and other experiences which money just can’t buy. The sole aim of this glamorous gala is to raise funds for the three collaborating foundations: Lágrimas y

SUPERSTAR: Antonio Banderas will be hosting the third edition of the gala. Favores – Cudeca, Niños en Alegría and Best Buddies International. Paco Roncero will be serving the gala dinner with El Bulli Catering.

Antonio Banderas will be accompanied, also on this occasion, by many good friends and international stars of the world of culture and entertainment who will take part in the evening, generously lending their time and artistry to Starlite. cathedral and €1.2 million in cash. The gala is part of the Hunting amongst old bedsteads, activities of the Starlite bicycles, bricks, cardboard boxes Festival, Marbella, July and other assorted junk police 14 – August 15. found the priceless Codex wrapped Tickets are on sale in newspaper. www.thestarlitegala.org

The Codex theft was ‘revenge’ INVESTIGATORS discarded the theory that the Codex was stolen to order for a collector. It was clearly an inside job and on July 3, police arrested Manuel Fernandez Castiñeiras, a self-employed

electrician. He had worked at the cathedral for more than 25 years until his services were dispensed with in July 2009. His wife, together with their son and his girlfriend were also taken

in for questioning last week but denied knowledge of the theft. Police searching their two homes in Milladoiro, five kilometres from Santiago de Compostela, found keys to the

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MASTERPIECE: The Lock by John Constable. Inset: Baroness von Thyssen.

A right royal row after sale of ‘The Lock’

THE future of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Museum in Madrid is uncertain, believes one of the late Baron von Thyssen’s daughters. The museum is doomed while Von Thyssen’s last wife Carmen Cervera remains at its head, said Archduchess Francesca von Habsburg. Censure for her stepmother came in the wake of the sale of The Lock, the 1824 work by British painter John Constable. Auctioned by Christie’s last week, it made €24.8 million for the baroness, former beauty queen Carmen ‘Tita’ Cervera. The bid was made by telephone and the

identity of the picture’s new owner has not been revealed. She sold it reluctantly, the baroness claimed, but like everybody else she has been hit by the economic crisis and needed to raise cash. The baron, who died in 2002, ceded his collection of 1,600 paintings to Spain, and it is now housed in the Madrid Art Museum. Tita retained 250 paintings, including The Lock, for her private collection which she loans free of charge to Spanish museums. Her recent request for a government grant was turned down. As well as causing a family rift, the sale prompted the resignation

of Sir Norman Rosenthal, a trustee of the Madrid museum. Selling was ‘morally shameful’, Sir Norman lamented, accusing the baroness of lacking ‘understanding’ and ‘appreciation’ of art. The archduchess waded in by accusing Cervera of possessing ‘dubious’ taste. “Her only qualification is ‘Miss Spain 1961’,” she sniffed last week. “Francesca is an imbecile who just wants publicity,” responded Tita. She had no intention of selling more paintings, the baroness informed the media last week, even though she is entitled to sell 10 per cent of the collection.

Mother killed by son in Madrid A WOMAN, 59, died in the Latina district of Madrid, allegedly at the hands of her son, 29. When police and paramedics arrived on the scene, alerted by the son himself, they found her stabbed to death. He was treated for cuts to the hand and then arrested. Meanwhile in Vigo, Northern Spain, a 15-year-old boy was handed over to the police by his own father, for his

alleged involvement in the death a woman, 72, who was found stabbed at her home. Her husband had also sustained stab wounds when their home was allegedly broken into. The victims’ neighbours had reported seeing a vehicle in the area with several people inside before the crime. The boy was arrested by the National Police but so far has refused to cooperate with them in their ongoing investigations.

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Three hours, three bank robberies TWO men have been arrested, suspected of robbing three banks in Madrid within three hours. The two men, the owner of a company

and a member of his staff, aged 40 and 48, lived in Malaga, and allegedly travelled to Madrid solely to commit the robberies. The investigation began last month following the robberies, during which the men wore suits and sunglasses, waited in line and when their turn came, put on motorbike helmets and threatened the bank staff with a knife and a firearm, which turned out to be a fake. They would then steal cash and flee on a motorbike. Eight days later, they targeted another bank, where they took â‚Ź1,800. The following day, they attempted to do the same thing, but were recognised at the door by a member of staff who prevented them from entering and called the police. The pair had taken refuge in a neighbouring bar where they were arrested. They have been remanded in prison.

ITâ€™S OFFICIAL: Women are safer drivers.

An old myth laid to rest

MEN can forget their inferences about women drivers because it is now official: women are safer drivers. There were 25,799,005 drivers registered in 2011, of whom 10,369,836 were women according to Spainâ€™s traffic authority, DGT. But of the 1,278 drivers who died in accidents on main roads,

only 131 were women. Further figures giving mortality rates for fatal accidents on urban roads and streets reveal that there were 19 women amongst the 233 who lost their lives. By 2011, when the driving licence points system had been operating for five years, 79 per cent of drivers

who lost points were male, and 21 per cent female, according to the DGT. Should anyone still be in need of convincing, in a recent rehabilitation class held in Madrid for drivers who lose all their driving licence points, there were 19 men and one woman. Indisputably a question of point - and points - taken.

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12 - 18 July 2012 www.euroweeklynews.com RAUL CONEJERO, an Alcoy-based salesman, tricked 400 new parents into paying up to €2,200 to ‘bank’ umbilical stem cells. He formerly worked for Stem Cell, a Galicia company which sends blood from the umbilical cords of newborn babies to Bonn (Germany). There it is stored should stem cells be required to treat future illness. After representing Stem Cell in the Levante and Albacete areas for more than two years, in 2011 Conejero decided to work for himself. He set up a company named Representaciones Biomedicas Levante, but allegedly continued to use Stem Cell’s name and facilities. Parents received confirmation that the umbilical blood had been stored and Conejero was supposedly confident that that was sufficient. But one Albacete family contacted Stem Cell in Galicia to check if their newborn son’s blood had arrived. Instead they learnt that Raul Conejero had been sacked a few months earlier and their

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NEWBORNS: Cells are taken from the umbilical cord for storage.

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not locate his blood sample. Conejero was dismissed after his sales dropped 70 per cent. He then failed to return a batch of blood storage kits. “We had already smelled a rat,” admitted a Stem Cell spokesman. He collected umbilical blood samples and took money from about 400 clients, according to Guardia Civil calculations.

Three hundred blood samples were sent for storage at two laboratories in the UK, investigators later found, but at least 100 remain unaccounted for. “I don’t know how many contracts I signed after I started the company,” Conejero confessed when he was arrested last week. He is now remanded without bail in Fontcalent prison.

Jail for nurse who caused baby’s death A NURSE who accidentally killed a baby boy in 2009 has been sentenced to six months in prison. Baby Rayan died in the Gregorio Marañon Hospital in Madrid on July 13, 2009, 13 days after an emergency Caesarean section was carried out on his mother, Dalilah, who was the first person to die of bird flu in Spain. He did not have the virus. However, the nurse accidentally injected milk into his bloodstream which led to thrombosis and multiple system failure, causing his death. The nurse has been found guilty of negligent

manslaughter and banned from practising for 18 months. She had been sent to the neo-natal intensive care unit to carry out tasks as a learning exercise. At one point, seeing that all the nurses were busy, she took a syringe full of white fluid and connected it to the peripheral pump, believing it to contain fats. The fluid was actually milk which should have been given to the baby via a nasogastric tube. She did not seek anyone else’s advice, which could have prevented the fatal event.

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The ICP SWITCH What it really means to you and what you should expect.

It is customary to be notified by the grid company if you are on the list and normally, you would be given 30 days to do something about it. This custom seems to have fallen by the wayside and now, people are seeing the increase in “potencia” charges suddenly appear on their bills.

Roughly translated, ICP stands for “a way to generate more money from consumers”.

If your bills compared to last year seem to have doubled, it may be you are already being penalised for not having the ICP switch.

A Royal Decree was passed in 2008 making it law for every household and business to have one, but what does it do? More importantly, if we don’t get one, what happens? The ICP limits the amount of electricity you use at any moment and ensures you do not use more than the contracted capacity. If your supply is 5.5 kilowatts for example, having an ICP stops you using more than this at the same time and the result if you do? Your power supply trips out – like it used to a few years ago when you boiled a kettle at the same time as using the microwave. Make no mistake, this law was introduced so that those who did not have one could be penalised by doubling the standing charges which in turn, would increase the electricity tax and IVA payable. And those who had one but the contracted supply was not enough, would upgrade their supply thus pushing up the standing charges. Making a “damned if you do – damned if you don’t” situation.

Those with a supply of 3.3 kilowatts would see their charge increasing to 10 kilowatts and those with 5.5 kilowatts would be charged as if they had 20 kilowatts! Considering most new properties in Spain come standard with 5.5 kilowatts you can begin to see the bigger picture and why this is an excellent way to create addition income without actually providing an additional service.

So, let’s look at the various scenarios: 1. You don’t have an ICP and you are not being penalised In this case it would be prudent to have an ICP preinstalled by a qualified electrician and wait until you a) receive a letter ordering installation or b) notice a penalty on your bill. You can expect to pay anywhere between €60 – 90 for the installation depending if there is room in your fuse box or an additional box is needed to house the switch. Of course, you can wait until you are ordered to get one before you go to the expense but then time will be against you. 2. You have an ICP but it is not sealed (thin wire with a lead seal) Excellent news, it means someone has had the foresight to install one previously and it would be a simple case of requesting the grid company to inspect it and seal it to either avoid the penalty or, remove it from your bill if you are being penalised already. 3. You have an ICP, it is sealed but you are still being penalised Unfortunately, this happens all too often and means there is no record at the grid company of an inspection of the unit. It would mean requesting an urgent inspection to rectify the matter. Rebate of penalty payments? You know the answer to that one already. 4. Your ICP is connected, inspected and sealed but your supply keeps tripping This will happen in a lot of cases because the average contracted supply is not sufficient to service the needs of people with pool pumps, water heaters and the other many items that the modern household now

have and without the ICP, take for granted can be ran at the same time. The only way to overcome this issue is to increase the potencia. This will involve contracting a qualified electrician to obtain a Boletin from the grid company. An inspection is made of your electrical installation to ensure the wiring is able to handle the addition load. Once you have paid no small amount for this, your contracted supply will be charged at a higher rate reflecting the revised monthly standing charge.

Guidance and Assistance Help is at hand in the form of Iberswitch SL, whichever of these examples applies to you, they will advise and guide you through the minefield and if you wish, will take the responsibility of communicating with the electricity company out of your hands completely. For a minimal one-off charge of €20 (existing Iberswitch clients pay just €10) they will hold the necessary application for the inspection of the ICP unit and make the request at the appropriate time. This means, when you receive the notification to install or, when you notice the penalty being applied, it takes a simple telephone call to Iberswitch and they will take over. If you are worried you may already be paying too much on your electricity bill either because of the ICP or in general, give them a call and they will offer free advice how you can make reductions to your annual outgoings. Give Iberswitch a call on: 951 254 122

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Police snare art forgers NINE people were arrested for producing and selling forgeries of paintings by famous Spanish artists including Goya, Sorolla and Picasso. Sixty fakes were seized following an investigation in Madrid and Cordoba following an official complaint lodged by the owners of copyright to the originals. Initial enquiries took police to a Madrid antique shop selling works purportedly painted between the 16th and 19th centuries and certified as genuine by art experts. Further investigations revealed that the dealer had a network of trusted associates, amongst them his son. One collaborator, based in Cordoba, commissioned the copies. These were then sent to Madrid where

COPIED: Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla’s paintings were forged.

Supermarkets see increase of home brand sales OWN-BRAND products accounted for 43 per cent of supermarket and hypermarket trade last May. As the economic crisis brings a decline in purchasing power for many families, sales of the cheaper lines offered by national chains have steadily increased.

Overall, own-label sales increased by 7.8 per cent to 43 per cent of May’s total. A 2.3 per cent drop in hypermarkets’ ownbrand trade was compensated by an 8.9 per cent increase in supermarkets. Total sales of branded products remained stable with a 0.1 per cent rise.

Supermarkets again performed better with a 1 per cent increase, compared with a 3.1 per cent reduction for hypermarkets. In the first five months of this year, own-label products accounted for 42.4 per cent of the total market. As before, this was more noticeable in supermarkets – 46.3 per cent – compared to 24.3 per cent in hypermarkets. Mass market consumption A MAN has been sentenced to four years in prison for turnover increased killing his neighbour with a scythe in Guadalajara in by 3.2 per cent over 2009. The court ruled out the man’s claims that he the same period. acted in self-defence, and the guard who worked on This was due to the urbanization where they lived confirmed that the increased demand of accused stuck the scythe in the other man’s head. 2.4 per cent and a This event followed a row between several members 0.8 per cent increase of each of the men’s families. in prices since May 2011.

Sentenced for killing neighbour with scythe

they were signed after being aged and ‘distressed.’ They were later accredited either by experts paid to certify phoney provenance, or genuine authorities not specialists in the particular field they were authenticating. Police also found paintings by respected 20th century Spanish artists Benjamin Palencia, Menchu Gal, Manuel Viola and Eliseo Maifren. Although less well-known, their works command high prices from collectors. A police search of nine premises in Madrid and Cordoba revealed not only the 60 forged paintings and fake authenticity certificates but also a 9mm Parabellum pistol, four illegal tusks and 30 ivory carvings.

Catalan inmates keep snacks THE Catalan parliament has approved a proposal to give inmates their afternoon snack. The regional government did away with afternoon snacks in Catalan prisons in order to save money, and only inmates in centres for minors were entitled to it. However, the ICV-EUiA party proposed to do away with this measure, and the proposal was approved by all the opposition parties. The party in power, Convergencia i Unio, rejected the proposal. The regional justice department intended to save €2 million with the measures put in place, which also included putting up the price of meals for prison guards, and only having two bonus meals in the year.

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Mayor Cano prepares to hoist the flag at Marina de la Torre.

EUROPEAN homemade Ice Cream Day will be March 24 thanks to Alicante-born parliamentary representative, Eva Ortiz. Alicante is home to 2,500 ice cream shops, nearly half the amount in News from this Spain.

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IN the past six months, Alicante Local Police have taken legal action in 2,832 cases of public alcohol consumption among youths. The highest number of incidents, 917, was registered in March.

Flight war DUTCH airline, Transavia has gone head to head with Ryanair in El Altet Airport. Come October Transavia will offer flights at competitive prices from Alicante to destinations common to Ryanair in Germany, Holland and Belgium.

Three more beaches flying the Blue Flag

THREE of the 19 Blue Flags awarded to Almeria’s beaches have already been hoisted by the mayor of Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano. The three Mojacar beaches Ventanicas-Venta del Bancal, Piedra Villazar and Marina de la Torre, have

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Neglect charges A MAN has been charged with neglect of a disabled adult in his custody in El Ejido. He had been receiving benefits for his daughter’s mental disability, and has

allegedly kept her in a shared house without proper supervision.

Lucky birth A WOMAN almost gave birth to her daughter on A-7 motorway in Almeria when her car ran out of fuel. Luckily, a Guardia Civil patrol car was close by and was able to escort her to the hospital.

Work for food A PERSON was hired without a contract to tend kiosk in Roquetas de Mar in exchange for food or €5. The Guardia Civil arrested the employer for an alleged crime against labour rights.

been honoured by the European Environmental Education Association for their clean water and satisfactory facilities. Mayor Cano said she is very happy with the awards and that Mojacar has “three of the best beaches in Andalucia.”

Man drowned

Chiringuitos

THE Guardia Civil found the body of a Malinese man in a pond in Adra. An autopsy will be made to determine the cause of death although investigators believe no foul play was involved and that he had simply drowned.

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Mayor, Francisco Salido, predicted that the 17 chiringuitos (beach restaurants) along the coast will be legalised by next year for the 2013 summer season.

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Lives saved FIREMEN saved seven families in Nerja from a fire which had broken out in the kitchen of an elderly man who was sleeping at the time of the incident.

Keeping clean TORROX Town Hall has launched a new campaign to encourage all local citizens to help to maintain the town and keep areas clean, especially when it comes to picking up dog excrements in public areas.

FOUR passengers on board a bus travelling on the MA-19 towards Llucmajor had to escape from inside when the engine caught fire. By the time firefighters arrived the bus driver had already extinguished the blaze.

Airport shops PALMA Airport has inaugurated five new businesses and two restaurants. They include clothing shops, and ‘multishops’ which sell everything from sweets to handbags. This is part of the airport’s campaign to diversify.

Safety first OF the 67 breathalyser tests carried out by police in northern Mallorca on one day, only three drivers were under the influence of alcohol. The heightened control is part of Mallorca’s push towards safety in urban areas.

Chair toss A BRITON was arrested by Calvia Police after allegedly hitting a young Spaniard in the face with a metal chair in Magalluf. The victim sustained a deep laceration running from his forehead to his lips.

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Stat of week RESIDENTS in Cantabria (Northern Spain) consume the most water, at 173 litres per person, per day, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

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A EURO WEEKLY NEWS 8 PAGE SPECIAL SECTION

Cruise appeal may see more young set sail

usiness extra

Oil use falling BRITAIN will consume less oil this year than in previous years, according to a projection in Oil and Gas UK’s annual report. A 19 per cent drop in 2011 caused analysts to reconsider what they thought was going to be a 2012 increase.

Winning exits ROGER BOOTLE and his team from Capital Economics, a British consultancy, won the Wolfson Economics Prize of €313,327 for their proposal on how a country can leave the euro.

Swiss ‘no’ SWITZERLAND is uninterested in backing the European Union’s oil sanctions on Iran. While announcing the intention to toughen measures against the Islamic state it is against banning Iranian oil deals due to ‘foreign policy reasons’.

& legal

By Business Reporter Brendan Small CRUISE holidays are increasingly appealing to younger holidaymakers. While cruises are often associateed with senior consumers, latest research indicates that 40 per cent of British tourists aged between 15 and 24 will consider taking cruises in the future. The rather startling survey figures follow recent predictions by the Spanish Government Tourist Board Turespaña that this summer will see 2-4 per cent fewer British tourists in Spain. These figures were based on flight capacity and bookings with main British tour operators by the end of April. With Barcelona, Valencia, Cadiz, the Canary Islands and Malaga already key ports in Spain for cruise liners, and Marbella hoping in future to attract more cruise liners, more young people taking holidays afloat could provide a much-needed further fillip to the nation’s tourist revenue in the present dire economic times. British tourists make up the greatest number of visitors to Spain each year, accounting for 40 per cent of holidaymakers visiting

the Costa del Sol. Research released by Mintel, a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence for 40 years also indicates that while only 4 per cent of 15-24s have ever been on a cruise, compared to 32 per cent of 65-74 year-olds, 40 per cent of the younger bracket of travellers see life afloat as a good way of visiting and exploiring different destinations. They also think cruises offer a good opportunity to meet new people. Tom Rees, Senior Travel and Tourism Analyst at Mintel, said: “Young adults like the idea of an adventure at sea and the house party atmosphere of an onboard holiday can appeal to many young package holidaymakers as a change from resort-based trips. “The key is getting the product right. Given the market trend towards shorter cruises departing from UK ports, short themed breaks or even floating music festivals, promoted through social media, can be a way to attract a younger clientele.” Overall, while consumers have cut down on spending in the current economic • Turn to Page 36

Comeback for Pierre, 90 PIERRE CARDIN, the Italian-born menswear pioneer, is planning a comeback fashion show in Paris...just in time for his 90th birthday. The French capital had a huge impact on the fashion veteran’s career, as it is where he started his brand which has been among the leading designer labels for decades.

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LAND AHOY: More young people are now interested in cruise holidays, so Spain, including Malaga (above) could benefit.

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Build permission from community a must

A query has arisen in our community. Does a building permit issued by the town hall take precedence over a decision by the Community of Owners at their Annual General Meeting (AGM)? If an owner has been refused permission to carry out building work on his apartment by majority vote at the meeting, then obtains a building licence from the town hall to permit him to carry out the work, can he go ahead, regardless of the decision by the community? Is the town hall obliged to have evidence of agreement by the community before issuing licences? We would be grateful for your advice. J B (email)

Cheers to Shed of the Year JOHN PLUMRIDGE from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, won the 2012 Shed of the Year award with his garden shed-turned-working pub. More than 2,000 Britons entered their sheds which had been transformed into a variety of small businesses.

£££ BRITISH banks gave the world a slight scare when they, along with China and some parts of Europe, loosened monetary policy within an hour of each other. All played down the

ritish usiness riefs

paralleled move.

£££ INSURER Aviva has got the ball rolling on their plan to close more than a quarter of its businesses. After pressure from discontented investors, the company has sold part of its stake in Denmark’s Delta Lloyd for £318 million (€398.7 million).

TYPICALLY BRITISH: An ordinary garden shed.

£££ GREGGS, known for its baked on-the-go products, is coming out on top after fighting the British government’s ‘pasty tax’ along with other companies which would have imposed 20 per cent VAT on the freshly prepared treats when sold hot from outlets, including in train stations.

You and the No, the building Law in Spain permit issued by the By David Searl Ayuntamiento does not override the requirement to obtain the consent of the Community of Owners. And, yes, the authorisation of the community should accompany the request for a building permit. Let us suppose the owner of a house in a normal town street, where no Community of Property Owners is involved, wants to enclose a terrace. He applies for a building permit, which is granted, and he carries out the work. End of story. Now let us take the owner of a flat which forms part of a Community of Property Owners. He has an extra obligation to obtain the consent of the other owners before he carries out any work which will alter the appearance of the building. If this owner goes ahead with the work without permission of the AGM, the community can obtain a court order to have the work demolished, at the owner’s expense. He can be charged court costs as well. Finally, the Ayuntamiento is not responsible for finding out whether the owner who requests a building permit is a member of a Community of Property Owners. It is the owner who is responsible for producing the consent of the community as part of his application for the licence.

David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.

Olympics not always sport and finance... All eyes will be on the UK later this month when the London Olympics open. Analyst Jim Collins takes a break from his normal business column to WITH the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games in the UK now just a matter of days, while sports followers will soon be checking every performance, financiers will be looking at every penny spent. Looking back to the days before money counted so much, anyone interested in athletics will point out that it was Baron Pierre de Coubertin who founded the Modern Olympic Games. And that seems fair enough, for he fought long and hard to reestablish the Olympics, and to have them inaugurated in 1890 in Athens, the home of the original games. But where did De Coubertin obtain his original inspiration? Given answers range from the baron’s interest in the interuniversity athletic events in Britain and the United States through to the classical Greek tradition itself. But they are likely to be wrong. The fire that was to become his life’s work was in fact ignited in Much Wenlock, a small town in the English county of Shropshire, where De Coubertin, whilst staying with a friend, became interested in a local annual athletics event dating back to the 17th century. Even to this day of almost instantaneous international sports coverage, it continues. There are many misapprehensions concerning the Olympic Games, one being that originally it was forbidden for professionals to compete. When the original rules were drawn up, and based as they were

historically look behind the scenes of what in the last three decades has become every four years one of the world’s biggest financial gambles.

OLYMPICS AHEAD: The main stadium built for this summer’s games. upon those of the UK’s Henley Regatta, they reflected the upperclass view of the time that the ‘lower orders’ were incapable of understanding the concepts of fair play and sportsmanship. Mind you, going by some of the shenanigans that have recently come to light, the fault appears to lie perhaps with some of the officials rather than the competitors. However, returning to the definition of ‘professional’: in the early days, a lad with a Saturday job, earning a few shillings pocketmoney mucking-out loose-boxes in a professional horse-trainer’s stables, could have found himself, years later, excluded from competing in the Olympic Games even, say, in a sailing event. It all depended upon local and personal interpretation of the rules. This continued into the post-war London Games of 1948, when there was much discussion about the validity of Britain’s only gold medal.

Harry Llewellyn riding Foxhunter won the showjumping event, but since he was a professional trainer, arguments raged as to whether the award was valid. Finally, in a typical British diplomatic solution, it was decided that it was Foxhunter, competing as an amateur that had won, and so the horse was awarded the Gold Medal. The early Olympics, attempting to follow the ancient Greek pattern, included such disciplines as Art (remaining in the list until 1948), and Literature, in which De Coubertin himself won gold in 1912 with his poem ‘Ode To Sport’ submitted under a nom-de-plume to forestall any accusations of favouritism on the part of the judges. Far from poems, some of the officials at this year’s Olympics will no doubt be looking as much at the bottom line as they will at the sporting events of any one day.

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News On The UK Statutory Residence Test

WE finally have some more information on the new UK statutory residence test, following the consultation period which ended last September. The test is due to start on 6th April 2013 and will determine whether or not an 2) You are an arriver individual is liable for UK and spend fewer than income and capital gains 46 days in the UK in the tax, wherever they arise. current year (previously The Treasury has 45), or by David Franks, released draft legislation Financial Correspondent, 3) You left the UK to s that builds on the responses carry out full time work nk Fra s Blevin received, alongside a abroad and spend less summary of the responses than 90 days in the UK and no more and proposed changes. It than 20 working days. There are detailed rules remains committed to the original for those working abroad. structure, though there have been Part B lists the circumstances under which some small changes, and believes you would always be considered UK tax the test is “a fair way of resident: determining residence status”. 1) Your only home/homes is in the UK, or The distinction between 2) You spend 183 or more days in the UK a “leavers” (individuals who were year, or UK resident in one or more of the 3) You are working full time in the UK, previous three tax years) and covering a continuous period of nine months (it “arrivers” (not resident in all of the may be increased to 12) and 75% or more of previous three tax years) remains, your duties are carried out there. and there are different rules for each category. Getting it wrong If neither test is conclusive, Part C will could be costly so for peace of determine whether or not you are UK resident mind you should check your for tax purposes. The test outlines five status with an international connecting factors which are combined with advisory firm like Blevins Franks. day counting into a “scale” to determine your The test breaks down into three residence status. There have been no parts. significant changes here (other than the 10 to Part A lays out a conclusive 16 days mentioned above), but, for leavers, position whereby an individual will the number of days in the UK have increased always be non-UK resident: by one day. 1) You are a leaver and spend Connecting factors: fewer than 16 days in the UK in 1) Family in the UK - spouse/civil partner any UK tax year – an and/or minor children. improvement on the previous 10 2) Available accommodation in the UK. days, or 3) Substantive employment in the UK (40 or

more days). 4) UK presence in previous years – if you have been UK resident for more than 90 days in either of the previous two UK tax years. 5) More time spent in the UK in the tax year than any other single country. Each factor is subject to its own specific criteria and can be complex, so you should take advice from a specialist firm like Blevins Franks. The scales are now as follows: Leavers Number of days that make you UK resident

Connecting factors

16-45 46-90 91-120 121-182 183 or more

4 factors 3 factors 2 factors 1 factor Always resident

Arrivers Number of days that make you UK resident

Connecting factors

46-90 91-120 121-182 183 or more

4 or more factors 3 factors 2 factors Always resident

The number of days is per UK tax year (6th to 5th April) and a day is counted when you spend a midnight in the UK. The government believes the draft legislation is close to being the final version. Another consultation period on the new proposals is running until mid-September 2012. The legislation should then be included in the 2013 Finance Bill and come into effect on 6th April 2013. There will be a tool available on the Revenue website. However, it is important to note that it will not be binding, so it will not be a substitute for professional personalised advice. The latest Treasury document includes some clarifications on terms and a couple of new proposals such as cracking down on people who are obviously avoiding midnights in the UK, exceptional circumstances and split year treatment. I will look at these in a later article. While the statutory residence test will provide much more certainty for expatriates and is a very welcome improvement on the current situation, the fine detail in the legislation could trip many people up, so for peace of mind you should take advice from an international tax and wealth management firm like Blevins Franks. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual must take personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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LONDON - FTSE 100 C H A N G E ( P ) % C H G. -5.00 -1.93

NET VOLUME 2,515,082

Admiral Group

1,158.00

-5.00

-0.43

127,982

Aggreko

2,031.00

-11.00

-0.54

280,087

AMEC

1,021.00

0.00

432,430

CU RR EN CI ES

C LOSING P RICES J ULY 9

C O M PA N Y PRICE(P) Aberdeen Asset Manag. 254.60

0.79266

Units per €

United States $..................................................... 1.23000 Japan Yen ¥.......................................................... 98.0202 Switzerland Francs............................................... 1.20099 Denmark Kroner ................................................... 7.43908 Norway Kroner...................................................... 7.48913

Anglo American

2,039.50

-64.50

-3.07

2,209,729

Antofagasta

1,094.00

-15.00

-1.35

760,510

ARM Holdings

495.90

-13.10

-2.57

4,934,249

Ashmore Group

334.90

-9.10

-2.65

1,143,913

C O M PA N Y

PRICE(P)

Assoc. British Foods

1,276.00

-16.00

-1.24

1,020,318

B. American Tobacco

3,351.00

-7.00

AstraZeneca

2,920.00

11.00

0.38

1,198,914

British Land Co

514.50

Aviva

282.10

-5.90

-2.05

7,505,255

British Sky Broadcasting

Babcock International

867.00

5.00

0.58

579,663

BT Group

BAE SYSTEMS

296.80

3.90

1.33

5,007,401

Bunzl

Barclays

162.65

-2.10

-1.27

33,555,041

Burberry Group

BG Group

1,307.50

-13.50

-1.02

3,665,308

Capita

BHP Billiton

1,820.00

-22.50

-1.22

3,935,716

423.45

-4.75

-1.11

24,732,376

1.26156

C O M PA N Y Centrica Compass Group

-1.25

-0.19

17.00

1.48

946,866

Croda International

2,270.00

-36.00

-1.56

174,439

Diageo

1,652.50

-18.00

-1.08

1,911,275

Eurasian Natural Res

410.60

-9.10

-2.17

1,320,579

241.50

-4.70

-1.91

1,222,792

Experian

954.00

11.00

1.17

1,656,005

-0.21

1,773,925

Fresnillo

1,473.00

-10.00

-0.67

305,624

1.00

0.19

1,083,137

G4S

288.40

-1.90

-0.65

1,626,251

684.50

-7.00

-1.01

2,654,692

GKN

208.60

1.50

0.72

5,216,795

215.80

0.60

0.28

6,548,392

GlaxoSmithKline

1,495.50

1.50

0.10

3,903,638

1,060.00

-3.00

-0.28

177,563

Glencore International

306.75

-3.60

-1.16

7,546,035

1,255.00

-34.00

-2.64

1,909,868

Hammerson

448.90

-2.70

-0.60

621,067

681.00

-3.50

-0.51

1,012,257

Hargreaves Lansdown

540.50

-5.00

-0.92

265,895

Capital Shopping Centres 321.30

-2.80

-0.86

903,494

HSBC Holdings

560.30

-5.30

-0.94

10,071,785

-14.00

-0.64

242,621

ICAP

309.70

-3.90

-1.24

1,441,548

Carnival

2,163.00

C LOSING P RICES J ULY 9

88.66

-0.33

-0.37%

75,849

AA Alcoa Inc

8.60

-0.13

-1.49%

691,458

AXP American Express Co

58.05

-0.58

-0.99%

78,730

T AT&T Inc

35.41

-0.03

-0.08%

343,626

BAC Bank of America Corp

7.62

-0.04

-0.52%

1,541,176

BA Boeing Co

74.26

+0.57

+0.78%

123,475

CAT Caterpillar Inc

83.32

-1.29

-1.52%

143,815

CVX Chevron Corp

103.87

-1.20

-1.14%

186,742

CSCO Cisco Systems Inc

16.64

-0.13

-0.78%

831,004

DD E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co

47.91

-0.98

-2.01%

293,375

XOM Exxon Mobil Corp

83.27

-1.53

-1.80%

602,513

GE General Electric Co

19.97

-0.03

-0.15%

758,737

HPQ Hewlett-Packard Co

19.46

-0.11

-0.56%

284,562

HD Home Depot Inc

52.16

+0.01

+0.02%

187,365

INTC Intel Corp

25.93

-0.23

-0.86%

845,963

IBM International Business Machines Co... 189.21 -2.20

-1.15%

107,683

JNJ Johnson & Johnson

67.90

+0.26

+0.38%

372,905

JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co

33.74

-0.16

-0.47%

1,096,785

KFT Kraft Foods Inc

38.96

-0.01

-0.04%

189,906

MCD McDonald's Corp

89.36

-0.30

-0.33%

82,388

MRK Merck & Co Inc

42.01

+0.50

+1.20%

410,786

MSFT Microsoft Corp

29.92

-0.26

-0.88%

1,061,848

PFE Pfizer Inc

22.59

+0.06

+0.24%

624,250

PG Procter & Gamble Co

61.80

+0.52

+0.85%

163,943

KO The Coca-Cola Co

78.10

-0.05

-0.06%

112,780

TRV Travelers Companies Inc

63.17

-0.09

-0.14%

38,923

UTX United Technologies Corp

73.96

-0.13

-0.17%

87,437

VZ Verizon Communications Inc

44.54

+0.12

+0.27%

294,699

WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc

71.60

+0.24

+0.34%

478,353

DIS Walt Disney Co

47.98

-0.06

-0.12%

163,421

1,678,002

670.25 1,168.00

EVRAZ

NASDAQ

MMM 3M Co

VOLUME 3,712,055

NET VOLUME

DOW JONES PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME

% C H G. -0.31

CRH

C H A N G E ( P ) % C H G.

IMI

C O M PA N Y

PRICE(P) CHANGE 318.10 -1.00

C O M PA N Y

-29.50

-3.52

912,787

2,564.00

-15.00

-0.58

1,463,840

InterContinental

1,544.00

-11.00

-0.71

561,736

159.80

0.60

0.38

2,521,708

2,658.00

-32.00

-1.19

199,306

72.60

-2.20

-2.94

6,547,239 419,875

Intl Cons Airlines Group PRICE

CHANGE NET / %

$3.66 $57.45 $5.83 $17.19 $14.50 $3.23 $2.60 $3.43 $16.79 $12.73 $4.53 $7.40 $4.14 $20.75

0.90 / +32.85% 7.22 / +14.37% 0.60 / +11.64% 1.74 / +11.26% 1.19 / +8.94% 0.26 / +8.75% 0.20 / +8.33% 0.24 / +7.52% 1.05 / +6.67% 0.68 / +5.65% 0.23 / +5.57% 0.39 / +5.56% 0.21 / +5.34% 1.05 / +5.33%

Most Advanced Central European Distribution Corporation Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Homeowners Choice, Inc. Synacor, Inc. BCSB Bancorp, Inc. Merge Healthcare Incorporated. Elbit Imaging Ltd. Nanosphere, Inc. Akorn, Inc. Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AuthenTec, Inc. Rurban Financial Corp Marchex, Inc. Homeowners Choice, Inc.

808.50

Imperial Tobacco

Intertek Group ITV Johnson Matthey

2,188.00

-43.00

-1.93

Kazakhmys

715.50

-9.50

-1.31

931,653

Kingfisher

268.80

-1.20

-0.44

2,973,415

Land Securities Group

758.50

3.00

0.40

1,551,725

Legal & General Group

126.10

-0.60

-0.47

7,159,582

Lloyds Banking Group

30.18

-0.12

-0.40 143,626,100

Marks & Spencer

321.30

3.30

1.04

5,885,296

Meggitt

402.00

8.50

2.16

1,064,994

Morrison (Wm)

266.80

-2.90

-1.08

5,915,900

National Grid

682.50

-3.00

-0.44

4,026,502

3,171.00

-20.00

-0.63

309,079

153.40

-1.20

-0.78

2,862,501

1,239.00

-14.00

-1.12

1,051,200

767.00

-3.00

-0.39

499,481

1,430.00

9.00

0.63

1,676,026

Polymetal International

880.50

16.00

1.85

230,413

Prudential

729.00

-1.00

-0.14

1,994,125

Randgold Resources

5,815.80

-129.20

-2.17

175,712

Reckitt Benckiser

3,500.00

-27.00

-0.77

649,465

515.50

-0.50

-0.10

4,469,414

Resolution

203.20

-0.60

-0.29

1,956,963

REXAM

427.30

0.90

0.21

1,030,562

3,030.00

-39.00

-1.27

3,251,771

Rolls-Royce Holdings

883.50

7.00

0.80

2,969,803

Royal Bank of Scotland

205.70

4.20

2.08

6,384,262

2,239.00

-33.00

-1.45

6,557,336 4,420,747

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Petrofac $5.59 $21.18 $5.02 $7.59 $5.25 $4.81 $24.92 $3.42 $3.30 $11.93 $38.92 $14.84 $6.46 $15.12

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Rio Tinto

Royal Dutch Shell RSA Insurance Group SABMiller Sage Group Sainsbury (J)

108.20

0.10

0.09

2,629.00

-23.50

-0.89

1,778,798

283.30

2.00

0.71

1,812,233 2,946,768

307.83

-3.07

-0.99

1,314.00

-21.00

-1.57

237,160

554.50

-4.50

-0.81

626,255

Severn Trent

1,685.00

-4.00

-0.24

360,286

Shire

1,828.00

8.00

0.44

517,026

Schroders Serco Group

Smith & Nephew

641.50

-0.50

-0.08

812,890

Smiths Group

1,037.00

0.00

235,356

SSE

1,415.00

-1.00

-0.07

1,154,972

Standard Chartered

1,419.00

-8.00

-0.56

1,476,980

Standard Life

230.50

-2.20

-0.95

2,754,243

Tate & Lyle

672.00

0.50

0.07

1,530,386

Tesco

317.55

0.45

0.14

9,173,840

Tullow Oil

1,436.00

-29.00

-1.98

1,660,495

Unilever

2,151.00

-13.00

-0.60

1,861,318

United Utilities Group

676.00

0.00

875,498

Vedanta Resources

893.50

-21.00

-2.30

730,771

Vodafone Group

181.40

0.55

0.30

42,853,539 413,904

Weir Group

1,554.00

7.00

0.45

Whitbread

2,033.00

-42.00

-2.02

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Youngsters hungry for tradition WHEN it comes to Bourbon and Custard Cream biscuits, the younger consumers have the biggest appetite for the traditional British biscuits. Six in 10 people aged 16-24 have a liking for the old fashioned favourites, while almost half of consumers aged 55 and over admit that at times they find them ‘boring.’ Innovation in the UK biscuit market has never been higher, but even so the youngsters like the Bourbon and Custard Creams more than the newest and most innovative offerings, according to the latest research. A dominating factor for biscuit buyers is also the ‘guilt factor,’ it has been revealed, with 36 per cent of eaters guilty about eating biscuits, a figure that rises to almost half of all women.

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Still afloat, but plans for QE2 downsized PLANS to convert Queen Elizabeth 2 ship into a moored luxury hotel have been downgranded due to ongoing financial challenges facing Dubai. Its conversion plans will now see 300 not 1,000 rooms developed.

BARGAIN SHOPPING: But beware of impulse buys. remember buying? And while it’s definitely our fault for spending so frivolously, in our defence, society is also structured in a way that encourages people to spend, with 50 per cent sales, last-minute offers, clearances that are too good to miss and great marketing pushing us into buying. But what if it were just as easy and tempting to save, as it is to spend? Imagine if it was possible to go on

holiday without putting it all on the credit card or if debts could be paid off without it feeling so painful! A free application (app) recently caught my eye that does just that. It’s called Impulsave and it turns potential impulse purchases into impulse savings that go toward reaching financial goals. The logic behind Impulsave is that each client chooses a goal or goals that are important; for example, a holiday, college fees or a retirement fund. Impulsave, which is quoted as a secure platform, is linked to the individual’s bank account. Each time the account holder finds themselves about to splurge on an impulse buy, instead they can impulsively choose to send that same money to one of their Impulsave goal accounts. Rather than spend €20 on fancy teacups, tuck that €20 away into your Impulsave account and ultimately use the money to do something really wanted and required. Impulsave is currently only available in the US, although the company says it has its sights on savers worldwide. Until then, however, the concept can be done with pen and paper. Write down every impulse purchase resisted and then transfer that money into your own savings account.

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All aboard for young From Front Page climate, it looks like the luxury cruise market has been immune to recession. Indeed, it seems British tourists have pushed the boat out with ultra-luxury cruises, with the market showing a volume growth of 8 per cent year on year to 2011, and 40 per cent from 2006-2011. The research ties into a Slow It All Down trend among many travellers with forecasts indicating a growing need among consumers to take time as opposed to the fast and 24/7 on-demand service culture of recent years. Consumer desire to simply relax and unwind from the daily grind is shown by half of recent cruisers and 30 pèr cent potential first timers who identify with a cruise as great for a hassle-free, relaxing holiday. Catherine McColl, Senior Trends Analyst at Mintel, said: “The growth in UK port departures offers an opportunity to brand cruise as a stress-free, aviation-free adventure.”

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Old cars roar in for record auction prices WHO said times are hard? A record-breaking sale for Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England included a top price achieved at auction for an extremely rare Ferrari from the golden era of the marque. The sale of the Classichecertified 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Spyder for £561,500 (€700,000) was one of several records broken as the auction topped £22 million (€27.25m) in the festival’s 20th anniversary year. The car, one of only 19 right-

hand drive models ever made, beat the previous record set in 2012 by more than £70,000 (€86,800), and its own auction estimate by more than £180,000 (€222,000). James Knight, Group Motoring Director at Bonhams, said: “The 275 GTS was in stunning condition, having been extensively restored, and really did come with all the right credentials. It was in fabulous condition, had a well-known provenance from new, came from long-term ownership.”

Leading the record-breaking pack was the ex-Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin 1929 4.5-litre supercharged ‘Blower’ Bentley single-seater, which when new raised the Brooklands Outer Circuit record to 137mph. It sold for £5.04m, (€6.25m) the highest price for a British car at auction. The next highest sale price was for ‘The Corgi’, a 1912 RollsRoyce 40/50hp ‘Silver Ghost’ Double Pullman Limousine, which sold for a record-breaking £4.7 million (€5.82m).

VOLKSWAGEN has crept up another rung of the global business ladder by buying the remaining half of Porsche. German headquartered VW will save an approximate €1.5 billion on its tax bill following the deal.

End of the road SERGIO PINIFARINA, the designer behind Ferrari’s sleek race car aesthetic, died aged 85 in Turin, the motoring capital of Italy. “Ferrari would not have been Ferrari without him,” said Sergio Marchionne, head of Fiat which owns the sports car brand.

School for sale AN AMERICAN secondary school in Pennsylvania is up for auction on eBay in an attempt to help raise much-needed finances, with the school district suffering a $2 million (€1.6 million) deficit. The opening auction website bid stood at $599,995 (€452,408).

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Leaping to weekly column after pop and life in Saudi From a Top 10 pop star to working in Saudi Arabia, Leapy Lee is now the EWN’s most controversial columnist. Nicole Hallett reports.

What drew you to become a columnist? I've always enjoyed writing and find letting off a little steam a wonderful way to ease tension. How do you come up with ideas 52 weeks of the year? I’m never ‘off duty’ in the search for column fodder and keenly follow the news and a range of TV current affairs and political programmes. I also get ideas from readers. How do you handle negative feedback from readers who disagree? I get very little negative feedback. However, I've always been open to constructive criticism and respect other people’s views. Most exciting moment in music

career? Opening the newspaper and seeing Little Arrows had gone straight into the number 13 spot in the charts. Countries performed in? Australia, Austria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Kenya, Sweden, South Africa, the US and Zambia. Did you always want to be a singer? No, I originally wanted to act. What were you doing in Saudi Arabia? I went to promote variety shows, but I made quite a lucrative career in fruit and vegetables! Why did you choose to settle in Spain? I didn’t want to return to the British climate.

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EWN COMMENT Something to celebrate FOOTBALL, Spain’s national sport, cannot solve every problem. But if a triumph like the Euro 2012 can temporarily take everyone’s mind off the country’s appalling economic situation, then it becomes more than sport. Just one thought: why was the celebratory sea of red

and yellow flags less distasteful and at the same time less redolent of racist under- and overtones than the chav-monopolised cross of St George?

Fuel for the flames THE Poniente west wind blows, temperatures rise and woodland burns. Fires are extinguished, often with loss of life, but as a mayor in fire-ravaged Valencia said, he doesn’t want fire brigades now. He wanted brigades of workers to clean woodland, remove dead-falls and clear scrub before fires started. Prevention is better than cure and also cheaper in human lives and state spending.

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I AM truly amazed at how Spain frequently appears to operate almost like a Third World nation, showing a general lack of efficiency within the corridors of power, but at the same time appears to lead the world when it comes to grabbing cash from personal bank accounts! Two years after our local council actually helped themselves to more than €340 which I owed them (though they had not officially informed me!), I now find that the police have helped themselves to money from a tax rebate I was due for 2010! When I went last week to see my accountant over my 2011 tax returns, he noticed a document which indicated that monies had automatically been taken from my previously due rebate by the police to cover the cost of an outstanding traffic fine. Needless to say I was not aware of the offence. While it is within the Spanish law for authorities to take money directly out of bank accounts (I believe it is the only nation in the world to allow this), I wish they would be as quick to handle immigration paperwork and town hall documentation. N Pettipher, Velez Malaga

Golden rubbish MOST British will know the saying ‘One person’s rubbish is another man’s gold.’ This definitely appears to be the case in Spain at present, for over the last year or so, as the economic situation has got ever worse, more and more men in old battered white vans and even older cars seem to drive around, checking out the rubbish (basura) bins on various urbanisations. Many of them appear to be of African origin, and others perhaps from Eastern Europe. With a metal prod or hook in hand, they rummage through, sorting out anything they might be able to sell: old chairs, sofas not to mention lampshades and plastic garden tables and other items all gain their attention. But this letter is not to criticise them for tatting (collecting old rubbish from bins). At least they are trying to make an honest living, and this is more than some expatriates living in Spain! M Haddon, Garrucha, Almeria

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12 - 18 July 2012 Costa del Sol Sol Bank used to tick all the boxes for me, with English-speaking and ever-helpful staff... and free sweets. But for three months - sweet baskets were removed from counters and desks - they have earned a black mark from me. Let’s hope things will change when the economic climate improves! Elias Childs, Almunecar

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I FIND the signpost right outside the Catholic Church in La Cala de Mijas amusing... for one of the signs is for the White Angel wine bar which is in a side street nearby. Open late at night until the early hours, I am not sure it is exactly the sort of place all congregation members would warm to... though the name might just entice a few inside!

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their turn. In Manchester where I used to live my doctor’s surgery - with seven doctors on rota duty at any one time and just one main waiting room - used to announce over a tannoy Mrs Evans, Room 4, or Mr Smith, Room 7. But in La Cala, patients of various nationalities sit outside the consulting room where their appointed doctor is working oblivious to whether appointments are on time, and who is next. While some doctors pop their heads out and shout a name, others just wait in their surgery to see who goes in next, while waiting patients at times (in various languages) have to chat among themlseves to try to find out what is happening. When I asked my doctor why they did not have a number board outside, indicating who was due next, she replied: “We are not a supermarket.”

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nouncements giving the registration plate number of the next vehicle to be tested were difficult to follow. Now I am delighted that there is an electronic board where registration numbers are displayed at almost the same time as the announcement. L Holmes,, Los Boliches Fuengirola

Beggars belief! I KNEW all about turf wars among ice cream salesmen when I used to be in business in the north of England. If one salesman dared encroach on another’s normal sales area, the antics as a turf war erupted were effective, but often surprising! And from what I gathered, the police used to try to focus on other matters. Not so in Calahonda, where local police actually moved one beggar on from outside a local supermarket I use when another woman who normally sits outside seeking a few coins arrived to set up her normal pitch. By nature I feel sorry for most beggars, but the police action actually swayed my feelings more to the beggar who was moved on, for surely he had every right to beg wherever he wanted, and not have to see police treat someone else in a more favourable manner. N Warpole, Elviria

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I AM impressed by the recently opened medical centre in La Cala de Mijas. But why is there no system in such a new expensive facility for patients with a set appointment waiting to see a doctor to know when it is

I HAVE just returned from the ITV centre for vehicle testing in Malaga. Speaking only limited Spanish, in the past I have often had difficulty in identifying when it was my turn, for the an-

WE all know that Spanish banks are having a hard time. But I really do miss the opportunity to pick up a few sweets when I go to collect my pension each month.

I TOTALLY agree with Mike Walsh’s views on local bureaucracy in his Images of Spain column (Issue 1408). Official day to day life in Spain is all too often bogged down by near neverending paper-chases. Mike is right to suggest that work could be done more simply on the Internet and involving a lot fewer people. But, of course, this might also lead to fewer workers being able to corruptly benefit through the practices in place! Roy Becke, Palma

Show respect I FREQUENTLY shudder when I see how some people - tourists and residents - at times treat Looky-Looky men as they try to earn a living by selling in the street, restaurants and cafés. But today, while on the beach, one man in a sunbed near me spent his whole day chatting with every LookyLooky man around - and there were plenty - but he did not buy one item. To my mind he was just entertaining himself at their expense. As humans they deserve as least respect, and from this man, some purchases. S Wallis, Benalmadena

Not so bright THE report ‘English as she is not spoke’ (Issue 1408) revealing that a mere 27 per cent of young Spaniards speak English compared with the European average of 42 per cent surprised me. Spain depends on tourism with millions of British visiting every year, plus the tens of thousands British expats who have made the nation their home, so English is important in businesses. There is much wrong at present economically, and if Spain wants to compete, it most definitely needs a workforce that is more bi-lingual. N Powers, Marbella

Spot on THE way you provide the weekly weather is much improved. I find the map ideal to see exactly what the weather is like where I live, rather than for the whole of the south of Spain. And you also still carry detailed information for readers who travel. Thanks! J Watts, Huercal Overa

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court with an enormous suitcase and a number of large carry-alls. I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when they did it. “I say, dear, should I take the silk or satin pajamas?” “It may be a bit chilly so you’d better pack the fur-lined Burberry. And don’t forget

plenty of clean, designer underwear and loafers.” “Do you think it would be too much to take the clubs?” Hah! Are they in for a shock or what? I wonder just how far this remorseless pair will realise they have fallen as they sit in their respective cells clad in shapeless garments,

clutching a plastic fork and spoon, with all their designer gear stored in ‘property’? It never ceases to amaze me just how out of touch some people can be. Like those politicians who keep our brave troops fighting and dying in the God-forsaken hole known as Afghanistan. Whatever made them think they can still win this ‘war’? Don’t they realise that most Afghans hate all Westerners? Are they not aware that the minute we are out of the country, the Taliban will begin to take it all back? Any puppet government we leave in charge will crumble. Those left alive will defect and a new and stronger enemy will emerge. All the spilled blood and heartbreak of our fighting

forces will have been completely and hopelessly in vain. How many more have to die before these pampered political pillocks pull our brave boys and girls out altogether? Finally, what joy it was to see the case against Ms Heathcote Drury thrown quickly out of court. This poor woman had been a victim of the hatred and disdain many Muslims feel for those who don’t follow their beliefs and subsequently attempted to have her ‘punished’ by accusing her of racism and then blatantly lying about the whole unfortunate incident. All power to the court that quickly cleared her and thumbs way down for PC police and the CPS for allowing it to get as far as it did. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

TWO separate reports indicated that Hollywood is going to get more crowded. Claire Danes is expecting her first child with husband Hugh Dancy, and actor Matthew McConaughey and his Brazilian wife are expecting their third.

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I COULDN’T help but chuckle at the recent pictures of Anita and Leigh Turner, parents of the arrogant, spoiled murderer Elliot Turner. He is the 20-year-old Porsche-owing, despicable boaster who strangled his girlfriend in a jealous rage on seeing her innocently photographed with a couple of topless men. Because they attempted to cover up for his vicious crime, the wealthy parents were found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Consequently, when they turned up at court for sentencing they were fully expecting a jail term. In an act almost beyond belief, they packed for it! The photos show this utterly out of touch pair, arriving at

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AFTER Austrian bishop Klaus Kueng urged people to pray for the souls of death metal festival goers, the event organisers sarcastically thanked him for his prayers and invited him to the festival.

Plane mystery HAWAIANS set out on a quest to investigate the theory that American aviator Amelia Earhart survived her plane crash 75 years ago and died on a desert island.

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UST got back from a few days in London. I’d hoped to get lastminute tickets for Wimbledon but no such luck! In fact, whatever the grunts, groans and upsets on court, the real game changer for me turned out to be London hotels, and there are a couple of whinges that really soured the trip. Incidentally, if you’re not into whinges, skip this bit, go and make a cuppa or do the crossword and pop back later. Let’s start with my first gripe. You see, what I can’t stand is when I arrive somewhere and the room isn’t ready. I call housekeeping and it takes them three hours to get the room into shape. And I’m not thinking just about London here. This happens all over CHECKING-IN: After a long journey all you want to do is relax.

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Breaking Views NORA JOHNSON Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a number of years, is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers.

the world. Just imagine. You’ve been on a combination of planes, trains, coaches and camels for the last 24 hours. You’re exhausted, sweaty and ravenous because you slept through the last (inedible) in-flight meal service. It’s 4.30pm local time. All you want is to check into your room, take that shower and either relax and get over jet lag or hit the road sightseeing. Your room, however, still looks as if a dozen six-year-olds have had a sleepover there. Hotels make a big deal of telling you check-in time is 3pm but no one cares. They’ll happily store your luggage for you as carefully as if it’s the newlydiscovered Higgs Boson ‘God particle’, though. Isn't that kind? Bless.

And my second gripe: checkout times. For all the dosh we pay, wouldn’t you think we could checkout later than 11am? Even though the next guests have been informed that check-in is 3pm, and the room certainly won’t be ready by then, we’re still kicked out early. It’s almost as if the hotel’s saying: thanks for staying with us, now **** off! And don’t get me started on London hotels doubling their prices pre-Olympics! So, in Samuel Goldwyn’s immortal words: “Include me out!” On a positive note, though, I noticed teenagers giving up seats to elderly passengers on buses and the tube. Who said the young only care about themselves? They could teach those hotels a lesson or two… So, love all to youth, but definitely game, set and match to hotels.

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“When a car has been written off you have the chance to give customers back the trust that they have placed in you.” An accident in which a car has been written off is always the worst kind, because it implies the disappearance of the insured car. Francisco Valencia, Línea Directa’s Corporate Governance Director, describes to us the quality measures taken by his company, a leading insurance company for foreigners. Losing your vehicle in a foreign country is undoubtedly a major setback for anybody. What makes Línea Directa different from other companies? First of all, the personalised service. Línea Directa offers customer service over the telephone entirely in English and German, and also acts as an intermediary and translator with garages and scrap merchants. In addition to this, we also offer different cover options which no other insurer offers, such as our amount of compensation, which is never below €1,000, or when appropriate, double the price paid by customers for their insurance.

You also have a purchasing centre if customers wish to acquire a new vehicle after theirs has been written off. At Línea Directa we believe that when a car has been written off, it is an opportunity to give customers back the trust that they have placed in you. As a result, if customers ask us to, we take care of all the processes involved in buying a new vehicle in their name, including the paperwork and delivery of the vehicle to their home address. And finally, how does Línea Directa pay compensation? Línea Directa is committed to paying compensation within 40 days at the very most, although the average waiting time is always much less. If the car is less than two years old, either we pay its value when new in compensation or we take care of all the processes involved in purchasing another vehicle. In addition, if the car is between two and three years old, we offer 15 per cent more than its official value, as a quality measure.

Freddie Farmer Golf Charity Day THE Freddie Farmer Trust (UK registered charity) is aiming to raise £250,000 to send children suffering from cerebral palsy to Poland to undergo treatment currently only available in that country. A golf day is being held for the charity on Sunday at Calanova Golf Club with a 9am start. Lunch and top-quality entertainment are included in the price of €45. Further details from Calanova Golf (951 170 194) or Mick (952 930 240/686 705 372).

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T is occasionally asked, what do you miss about Britain? True, Spain is behind on internet communications. Britain for me was highly satisfactory, so I miss cheap, efficient phone and online services. Otherwise there is a smoother flowing bureaucracy in Britain compared to papershuffling Spain. Whenever I sort something out with a UK government department, I find staff patient and helpful. Friends who have property interests in both Spain and the UK say Spain by comparison is their worst nightmare. When working in real estate, some nervous clients, before deciding to buy would mutter they would first do a little research. I pitied them. I know people who have been resident here for more than 30 years; they have run businesses and brought up their kids here. They still can’t figure it out. Winston Churchill, in 1939, described the Soviet Union as ‘a riddle, wrapped up in a mystery, inside an enigma’. He might as easily have been talking of Spanish bureaucracy.

Mike Walsh vwww.michaelwalsh.es Mike Walsh. Based the Costa Blanca, international journalist, author and professional writer: ex-business assessment executive Guild of Master Craftsmen. European correspondent Boston Revolutionary Radio.

It is not Spain’s mindnumbing official procedures I find so tedious; it is that no one seems to know their **** from their elbow. Harassed clerks are powerless. If it says you jump through hoops you jump; there doesn’t have to be a reason. There is a reason, actually. Think of the saying, ‘a camel is a horse designed by a committee’ and all becomes clear. Here, no one goes back to the drawing board. Faceless unelected jobsworths have little to do but tinker with rules and regulations. Someone thinks up a bright idea and slips it in. They haven’t the wit to see it impacts on related issues; anarchy results and everything comes grinding to a halt.

PAPERWORK: In Spain, bureaucracy is baffling. I recall their deciding that when buying property you personally present yourself at

dawn to some grim back street office. That’ll encourage Russia’s wealthy investors;

there was a quick back-track on that idiocy. A friend, now working in the UK, wrote to her bank to close her account. They didn’t, of course. Asked to sort it, I called in. Without batting an eyelid the bank’s clerk told me my friend has to personally visit her Spanish bank. In another case, whatever papers my friend presented for his padron, it was never enough. One day that clerk was absent and he got his padron without many of the previously ‘essential’ documents. Social networking forums are a godsend, especially for expats trying to figure a way through a confusing maze. Here is a real enigma, Mr Churchill. Ask a forum’s well informed audience one question and you will get 10 different answers; unnervingly most of them are right. This is because, as my translator says, much depends on the clerk’s mood that day as to whether a piece of paperwork is necessary. Just smile and cross your fingers. Good luck!

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Has the final whistle blown for football? WHILE the football world’s attention has been focused on Poland and Ukraine, who hosted the European championships, behind the scenes the game is on the verge of collapsing in a mountain of debt and corrupt practices rather like the banks. The game is controlled by a handful of Europe’s top clubs, owned by oligarchs or sovereign funds, which dominate Europe’s leagues. These wealthy owners are not interested in loyal

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supporters but the escalating worldwide TV income and sponsorship deals, which have become the major source of income. It has led to a situation in which the leading clubs take the biggest slice of the cake while the rest of the clubs struggle to survive. And it is this disparity which is putting the game at risk. Any chance the small clubs have to compete is hampered by the need to sell their best players to the top clubs who pay astronomical sums to attract anyone with talent. Of course the player’s agents have been milking the system for all its worth. Players and managers are now marketable commodities for sale to the highest bidder. Every year in Europe’s major soccer leagues the same clubs tend to compete for glory. England’s premier league is restricted to the two Manchester clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, who are currently off the boil. In Spain it is a two-horse championship between Real Madrid and Barcelona who, this year, finished a staggering 30 points clear of third place Valencia making a mockery of the competition. In Italy while Juventus won the Scudetto it has been the two Milans who have dominated the past

CHAMPIONSHIPS: Kept the world’s attention. few years. But Il Calcio has been suffering from violence by militant supporters’ groups and stadiums are half empty. And now corruption has reared its ugly head again. The recent investigation into betting and match fixing has only reinforced the view that too much money is ruining the sport. Only France and Germany bucked the trend. Montpellier outpaced PSG, Lille, Lyon and Olympique Marseille, who had a

Corruption in the sport has reared its ugly head again. miserable season, to win the French league for the first time in its history. In Germany Borussia Dortmund won the double, frustrating Bayern Munich who finished runners up in the Bundersliga, the German cup and European championship. Off the pitch the facts are that 16 out of 20 clubs in

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The game is controlled by a handful of European top clubs. pay for the Glazer familyâ€™s borrowing binge. Real Madrid is second at â‚Ź1.17 billion. Only fancy financial engineering and real estate deals arranged by President Florentino Perez saved the club from bankruptcy in 2003. The result is four 50-storey office and hotel blocks that rise above the Madrid skyline like chimney stacks. They are followed by Barcelona, Arsenal and Bayern Munich at ÂŁ800 million and Milan at ÂŁ600 million. Despite all the money that is poured into the club from its new owners, Manchester Cityâ€™s last minute championship success has come at a price. The club lost a record ÂŁ197 million, while Chelsea, the European champions, lost ÂŁ68 million; pocket money for its Russian owner. Liverpool struggled to keep up and in the process lost ÂŁ49 million. But a handful of wealthy clubs cannot guarantee the future of the game. All this easy living could end next year when UEFAâ€™s new ruling comes into force. Designed to end the monopoly and power of a few clubs with powerful, wealthy owners, Michel Platini wants every European club to balance its

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5:05am Pages from Ceefax 7:00am The Pingu Show 7:10am Zigby 7:25am Timmy Time 7:35am Dirtgirlworld 7:45am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Barrier Reef 8:30am Dennis and Gnasher 8:40am The Scooby-Doo Show 9:05am Project Parent 9:30am The Slammer 10:00am Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour 10:30am Incredible Edibles 11:00am My Genius Idea 11:30am Splatalot 12:00pm Copycats 12:30pm Ooglies 12:40pm MOTD Kickabout 1:00pm Escape to the Country 2:00pm Golf All the action from the latest golfing events.

5:35am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am CITV 9:25am Saturday Cookbook 10:25am ITV News 10:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show US 12:20pm The Real Housewives of New York City Reality series following a group of affluent Manhattan housewives. 1:15pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 1:25pm You've Been Framed! Comedy show which features a selection of camcorder catastrophes and video disasters. 1:50pm Brewster's Millions 3:45pm Live and Let Die

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6:15pm Rugby League The latest action in the Rugby League. 8:30pm Dad's Army 9:00pm The Hollow Crown 11:00 pm QI 11:30pm TOTP2

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6:00pm A Question of Sport 6:30pm Pointless 7:15pm BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 7:20pm Regional News All the latest local news. 7:25pm Weather The latest weather information. 7:30pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 9:20pm The National Lottery: Secret Fortune High-tension game show. 10:10pm Casualty 11:00pm BBC News 11:15pm Weather The latest weather information. 11:20pm Mrs. Brown's Boys Comedy series about a loud-mouthed Irish matriarch. 11:50pm Live at the Apollo

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SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:25am Knucklehead 6:10am Evolution 8:00am Jimmy Hollywood 10:00am Take Me Home Tonight 11:45am The Back-Up Plan 1:35pm Bridesmaids 3:45pm Analyze That 5:30pm Just Married 7:15pm The Back-Up Plan 9:00pm Bridesmaids 11:10pm Analyze That 12:50am Take Me Home Tonight 2:35am Just Married 4:15am Jimmy Hollywood

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Washington 12:05pm Murder Ahoy 1:50pm The Philadelphia Story 4:00pm Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow 5:35pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 7:45pm Driven 10:00pm Pink Floyd: The Wall 11:50pm Disclosure 2:15am Los Amigos 3:50am Teleshopping

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Forget the political fall-outs. People living in strategically situated but tiny Gibraltar are fortunate to have such a vast and varied nation as Spain so easily accessible next door. Meanwhile, The Rock provides Costa del Sol residents expatriates and nationals alike - so much more than crossborder tax free shopping, with a touch of Britain, pounds and pence and UK-style bobbies.

291 more THE population of Gibraltar was estimated at 29,431 in 2009, just 291 more than the 29,140 estimated 21 years earlier in 1988. Now one of the most densely populated territories in the world, it measures 6.8 square kilometres, with reclaimed land accounting for about a tenth of the total area.

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Bouyant economy backed by high living standards WHILE living in Gibraltar is generally regarded as more expensive than in Spain, this is compensated by a local economy that has barely been affected by the present financial crisis facing much of Europe. With a higher standard of living and higher wages, leisure activities in Gibraltar cost more. Eating out is also more expensive than in Spain, and while Gibraltar might be free of VAT (Value Added Tax) with cigarettes and petrol markedly cheaper than in Spain, a litre of milk and a can of Coca Cola are just two items taken at random that are considerably more expensive.

PRIME LOCATION: Looking down on Gibraltar from The Rock. But Gibraltar more than compensates with not only a bouyant economy but also a low crime rate, in addition to a vibrant lifestyle for those seeking it including casinos, sports and watersports. There are also several small but

picturesque beaches. With an estimated near 30,000 people living in Gibraltar’s 6.8 square kilometres of limestone, space is at a premium and comes at a price. A small waterfront property can cost around

The 4 main economic pointers GIBRALTAR’S economy is based mainly on tourism, financial services, shipping and internet

gaming. In recent times the importance of its naval dockyard has diminished.

£250,000 (€310,000), and while banks lend at competitive rates, many foreign workers prefer to buy property in Spain where prices are lower. For those not wanting to buy, renting is cheaper across the border, too. These days, only Gibraltarians and British or Commonwealth subjects employed in the Armed Forces, by the British Crown or the Gibraltar Government, are

automatically entitled to residency without any type of permit. Anyone else - those married to Gibraltarians, EU nationals and non-EU nationals - require a residence permit. Catch-up with equality concepts could be overdue, as a non-Gibraltarian man married to a Gibraltarian woman is entitled to a residence permit but a woman married to a Gibraltarian man still needs one. Jobs in Gibraltar generally go to Gibraltarians and nonLlanitos taken on when a job cannot be filled by a local. Gibraltarians are bilingual but tend to speak Spanish for pleasure and English for business and politics. English-speakers can manage without Spanish, but speaking it makes everyday life richer and work more accessible.

Gibberish THE speech of Gibraltar residents who switched between English and Spanish in the 18th century was dubbed as ‘gibberish’ by outsiders who could not make sense of it.

Forget the S PEOPLE frequently incorrectly refer to The Straits of Gibraltar, in the plural.

Moving sea WHEN The Rock’s Gorham’s Cave complex was inhabited around 28,000 years ago the caves were four kilometres from the sea , instead of the few metres now.

Mystery meal THE Mary Celeste was making for the Strait of Gibraltar when found drifting in 1872, with no crew, but a meal still on the table.

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Happily married and a day to remember! FOR Siobhan Galbraith, getting married in Gibraltar last month could not have been happier, or less hasslefree. “It was so simple, with Reginald and I leaving home in Benalmadena with our neighbours who were the witnesses mid-afternoon on June 24, and we were back with other friends who live in Calahonda for a small private reception by 3pm the following day... as the new Mr and Mrs Hutton*,” she recalls. Siobhan and Reginald, both in their 60s, partners for the last 15 years and each previously married, decided to tie the knot at Gibraltar Register Office, rather than in Spain where they have lived for eight years, “as we know paperwork here can be fairly scary,” said the new Mrs Hutton. “Fortunately, a friend knew someone who married in Gibraltar earlier this year, and after checking with them, we found sorting everything out very simple. “While Gibraltar is strict on the paperwork, everything is in English, and all we did after fixing a date was go to Gibraltar about three weeks ahead of our wedding to provide

WEDDING DATE: The Botanic Gardens is among favoured locations.

originals of passports, birth certficates, previous wedding certificates and our divorce papers,” Siobhan said. “We were advised to arrive early to finalise the advance arrangements before 10.30am - and this was sensible, for the office closes by noon, and scanning of the documentation can take time. We also had to cross the road to a solicitor for a sworn affidavit that everything was correct; a quick process but at a cost of £40 (€49.60). “The Register Office charge was £144.50 (€173.40), though

charges on marriages in the evenings, at weekends, and in various locations including the Botanical Gardens and the Marina are, I believe, higher. “Also on the same day we ordered a bouquet and buttonholes for our wedding day, and booked a hotel for the night before the ceremony which was at 10.30 in the morning,” she said. “The ceremony was wonderful. Very personal, and the registrar - I believe we had the assistant registrar - was very nice and so keen to make it special. He told us where to stand, and even took photographs as he was concerned our witness was not taking the best angles.” While Siobhan from Ireland is not a great royalist, she happily posed in a room for photographs where a picture of Queen Elizabeth hung on the wall, and a British flag stood in a corner. “Everything went really well, though we won’t again use the hotel where we stayed the night before. Despite a £93 (€115) room only rate it was a disaster, but we didn’t let it spoil everything else.” * Names have been changed upon request to retain the newlyweds’ privacy.

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Facts and figures to note • THE ROCK consists of a long limestone mountain, which has as many as 140 caves. • GIBRALTAR and the Moroccan mountain of Jbel Musa are known as The Pillars of Hercules, as it is believed he used them as his handgrips when he decided to pull Africa and Spain apart.

• ROCK HUDSON, born Roy Fitzgerald, was named by his agent after the Gibraltar Rock and the Hudson River. • GIBRALTAR airport’s main runway is crossed by the main road that connects The Rock with the border with Spain. When a plane is landing or taking off, traffic and pedestrians are stopped from crossing. • THE Moors occupied Gibraltar for 727 years, compared to 266 in Spain (1462-1704).

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Travellers to Gibraltar have a wide choice of transport THE land frontier between Gibraltar and Spain is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there are no limits on the amount of border crossings individuals can make. To cross into Gibraltar passports are required by everyone except EU citizens in possession of a valid national identity card. All travellers who are nonBritish passport holders or EU citizens will need visas, with full details on availability from the Gibraltar Tourist Board. Air Gibraltar airport has flights to and from London Heathrow operated by British Airways; easyJet to and from London Gatwick and Liverpool; Monarch to and from London Luton and Manchester airport; and bmibaby to and from East Midlands airport. Ándalus Líneas Aéreas also flies to and from Madrid. Alternatively some air passengers fly into Malaga or Jerez, with Gibraltar just 90 minutes away by road.

OPEN 24/7: But long queues can form at times. Car When travelling to Gibraltar by car some motorists find it less time-consuming to park in La Linea (Spain’s frontier town) and to then take the short walk across. Traffic queues are common, especially during rushhour times and the height of the tourist season. If driving to Gibraltar from Spain, take the N340 or the A7 (Cadiz-Malaga highway) and turn

off at Junction 119 to the N351, which takes motorists directly to La Linea. Motorists leaving Gibraltar can sometimes be subjected to delays by the Spanish customs checks. Bus Buses from Spain stop at the bus station in La Linea, which is only a three-minute walk to the frontier crossing point. After walking across the border, pedestrians can get the Number 9

bus to the centre of Gibraltar, or the Number 3 to Europa Point. Both buses depart every 15 minutes on weekdays, and every half-hour at weekends. Buses run from 6.30am-9pm Monday-Friday, 7am-9pm Saturday, and 8am-9pm on Sundays. The bus station in Algeciras runs a half-hourly service to La Linea for people travelling by train with Gibraltar the final destination. Rail There are no direct rail services in and out of Gibraltar; however, rail travellers heading to The Rock can take connecting services from various regions of Spain to Granada. From there it is possible to travel on the picturesque mainline to Algeciras (three trains a day). It is then just a short trip by bus or ferry to Gibraltar. Ferry A daily ferry operates in and out of Gibraltar from Tangiers in Morocco.

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A small area that is large in implication DISCUSSING The Rock can frequently offend someone, and sometimes all three, ie Britain, Spain and Gibraltar! Gibraltar - the third occupant of the Iberian Peninsula along with Spain and Portugal - may appear almost a topographer’s afterthought, but while it is small in area it is large in implications. An anomaly, Gibraltar has been part of one nation occupied by another since 1704 during a mammoth European family quarrelturned-war. It may be one of the most stable of all British territories, and the fifth most stable in the world, but there is a permanent cloud on its horizon. Spain has wanted it back ever since its annexation by the English during the War of Spanish Succession, underwritten by the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. Franco’s decision to close Spain’s frontier with Gibraltar in 1969 stiffened an already sturdy resolve within The Rock to remain British. The 1969 constitution begins with the words: ‘Her Majesty’s Government will never enter into arrangements under which the people of Gibraltar would pass under the sovereignty of another state against their freely and democratically expressed wishes.” Gibraltarians, emotionally

HISTORICAL DOCUMENT: The 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. and ethnically close to Spain but politically and socially estranged, trust that these are not idle words. Negotiations over shared sovereignty between Britain and Spain prompted the 2002 referendum, which carried no legal weight but demonstrated that 98.4 per cent of Gibraltarians rejected it. Spain hardly furthered its cause by insisting that Gibraltar should revert to it after 50 years of shared sovereignty. Spain may be close to the homes and ancestry of Gibraltarians but their heritage and identity are as much British as Latin, although this perception often undergoes a subtle shift after visiting Britain. And it was after living or studying there, many admit, that they began to feel truly Gibraltarian. But the young, too, feel less animosity towards Spain, possibly because

Question to ponder! A POPULAR pub quiz question is: What do Sir John Mills, Frederick Forsyth (each 1941), Margaret Leighton (1957), Sean Connery (1962) and John Lennon (1969) all have in common. Answer: All these celebrities got married in Gibraltar. John Lennon.

they have no memory of Franco’s declaration that Gibraltar was ‘a ripe fruit that will eventually fall’. Amongst those with longer memories, however, there is the underlying fear that with Brussels urging Britain and Spain to settle their differences over The Rock, they will reach an agreement that is best for them, not Gibraltarians. It is not London, Madrid or Brussels that has to be satisfied, they feel, but Gibraltar itself. Gibraltar is an anomaly, but so too are Ceuta and Melilla. So too are the Falklands or Kashmir. Each has a different history and a different present-day story to tell but in each the underlying theme is one of sovereignty based not on logic or cold reasoning, but identity. And that is something that Gibraltarians are determined not to relinquish or alter, neither now nor in the future.

Barbary beware THE colony of Barbary Apes that live on The Rock, much photographed by tourists, but infamous for grabbing handbags and food carried by onlookers, are Europe’s only primates.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Monday July 9 - 20 Jubilee Photographic & Memorabilia Exhibition, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery Venue: Casemates Vault For further information contact Ministry of Culture Tel 00 350 20048063

Saturday July 14 Gibraltar Mini Club, Mini Dash Venue: Casemates Square and will then be routed through Main Street Time: 12.30pm For further information contact email: gibminiclub@yahoo.com

Monday July 16 & Sunday July 29 Euro Under 16 Basketball C Division Venue: Tercentenary Sport Hall For further information contact Sport & Leisure Authority Bayside Road Tel: 00 350 20078409 Email: gibsportsdev@gibtelecom.net

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Friday July 20 Football GFA vs Portsmouth FC (Main Pitch) For further information contact Sport & Leisure Authority Bayside Road Tel: 00 350 20078409 Email: gibsportsdev@gibtelecom.net

Saturday July 28 & Sunday July 29 XVl Gibraltar International Regatta For information and registration please contact: The Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club Tel: 00 350 20078897

Saturday July 28 Ceremonial Guard Mounting Venue: The Convent Time: 12.00 noon For further information contact +350 20055083, david.seed851@mod.uk

Tuesday July 31 Football, GFA vs Notts County FC (Main Pitch) For further information contact: Sport & Leisure Authority Bayside Road Tel: 00 350 20078409 - gibsportsdev@gibtelecom.net

Cable car Ever felt like sitting on top of the world, with the continents spreading out at your feet? This is what it feels like once at the top of ‘The Rock’, some 356 metres (or 1,167 feet) high with spectacular views of Spain, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlas Mountains. The Rock is jam-packed with history and exciting monuments, and its infamous inhabitants, the Barbary Apes, and the best way to see all this is to take the seven-minute cable car ride. The journey starts from the square at the end of Main Street and stretches 570 metres (1,870 feet) up to the Top Station that used to be the old signal and look-out post. In former times cannon blasts or coloured flags hoisted into the air communicated various matters to residents, including the closing and opening of the city gate. Opened in 1966 after the military lift was put out of service preceding the

Second World War, the cable car is perfect to become acquainted with Gibraltar’s most outstanding features. Points of interest accessible from the top of The Rock: * North Terrace Restaurant * Monkey Playground * St Michael’s Cave * Siege Tunnels and City Siege Exhibition * The Moorish Castle * The 100-ton Gun St Michael’s Cave Rumoured to be bottomless, it is more like a magical grotto glistening with stalagmites and stalactites. One of 150 caves found on The Rock, it is often used as an evening venue for concerts and plays. Subject to much legend, it is said that the Greeks claimed the Rock of Gibraltar to be one of the Pillars of Hercules and

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hilly landscape to the old town, almost like walking back through time... Dolphin Safari The Bay of Gibraltar is home to much exciting wildlife, including dolphins and whales. There are several companies who organise trips between April and November.

Governor’s House and ge Tunnels Changing of the Guards re are 30 miles of Originally a Franciscan s within the Gibraltar convent, the Governor’s allegedly one of the House is one of the most impressive defence 100-TON GUN: With striking buildings on the ms made by man. They an eight-mile range. island, with aesthetic touches built between 1779 and added by the Spanish and n response to a plea for then Victorian officials. Several to be found to mount cannon on times a day there is a changing of the op of The Rock. The tunnels were guard (the Royal Gibraltar Regiment), sed defensively against French and who sport traditional British red coats and sh attacks and have helped Gibraltar serve to protect the governor, as practised e some of the longest siege in former times. pts in history. Alameda Botanical Gardens y Siege Exhibition A tranquil hideaway bursting with life ated in the old ammunition and colour. The gardens were founded in zines, the exhibition documents the 1816 and despite a few years of neglect ear siege by the Spanish and French are now one of the most beautiful spots g the American Revolution. A curious on the island where the Mediterranean of interest is the graffiti art dating and worldwide flora can be fully o soldiers on night-watch during the appreciated. . Marina and Queensway Quay 0-Ton Gun Luxurious and glamorous, the quays are known as O’Hara’s Battery, this a hive of cafés, shops and bars and ve cannon is based at the highest perfect to visit for a breather or lunch. of the North face of The Rock, ally used for defending islanders Casinos g conflict, reaching up to eight miles A glamorous evening with dinner can be ge. spent at numerous establishments, first gun was placed here in 1890 including the Gala Casino, Stakis Casino the orders of General Charles or the Rock Hotel Casino. There is the a, consequently resulting in the opportunity to play poker, any number of ame ‘Cock Of The Rock’, due to a’s reputation with young ladies!

orish Castle ught to date back to 742AD, the is in one of the most strategic s looking out over the erranean. It is believed that the ations were laid by Tarik the sh conqueror. A complex maze of ngs, the most predominant of which Tower of Homage, from the castle it sible to wander down through the

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A history of wars and progress inhabitants, the Emperor Carlos V ordered the Italian engineer Calvi to build a protective wall, and this was extended to reach the top of The Rock in the later reign of Felipe II. During the 1704 War of the Spanish Succession, English and Dutch troops claimed Gibraltar. In 1713 the Treaty of Utrecht ended the war and awarded the United Kingdom sovereignty over Gibraltar and Menorca. In 1784, the war with Spain ended after the Treaty of Versailles was signed. There was a big increase in the trade, prosperity and population of Gibraltar as a result of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and in 1793 the town - destroyed in the Great Siege - was rebuilt. In 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place at the western end of the Strait. Britain and Spain became allies in the war against Napoleon in 1810, with free access across the frontier established. During the Second World War, the British evacuated women and children from Gibraltar to Britain, Jamaica and Madeira, turning KNOWN as ‘llanitos’, Barbarita, about the adventures The Rock into a fortress and Gibraltarians come from a wide and misadventures of a young converting the racecourse into an variety of ethnic origins as a Gibraltarian man; the poetry of airfield. result of many immigrants Leopoldo Sanguinetti, Albert settling on The Rock during the Joseph Patron and Alberto Under Franco, Spain renewed last 300 years. Pizzarello plus the theatrical its claim to sovereignty over Nowadays the main ethnic works of Elio Cruz. Gibraltar, sparked in part by the groups are Britons (27 per cent), In the 1990s Mario Arroyo visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 Spanish (26 per cent) Italians, published a series of bilingual to celebrate the 250th Portuguese, Maltese and Jews, meditations on love, loneliness anniversary of The Rock’s in addition to a large diversity of and death and more recently capture. Over the next 30 years other groups including North there has been the work of Mary Spain restricted movement Africans, Indians, French, Chiappe, and UK-educated M. G. between Gibraltar and Spain. Austrians, Chinese, Japanese, Sanchez, author of the hardIn 1967 Gibraltar’s first Polish and Danish. hitting novel, Rock Black 0-10: A sovereignty referendum was held RED AND WHITE: National Day celebrations are very colourful. While English is the official Gibraltar Fiction (2006). with an overwhelming 12,138 language, most people are The best-known Gibraltarian voting in favour of British bilingual, also speaking Spanish. musician is Albert Hammond, the British, with influences from and white balloons representing sovereignty, with just 44 Gibraltarians also often who has had Top 10 hits in the Malta, Genoa and Portugal. the local residents. opposing the plan. This two years converse in ‘Llanito’, a vernacular UK and America and has written Gibraltar’s National Day on Gibraltarians have historically later led to the Gibraltar unique to Gibraltar, with songs for stars including September 10 is a public holiday been proud of their British Constitution Order granting Andalucian Spanish the main Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and commemorates the 1967 heritage, and have sought to autonomy which then led to constituent but also with words and Julio Iglesias. referendum, though it was not strengthen their ties with the UK Spain closing the border. from English and other Calentita, a baked bread-like introduced until 1992 following and the British Crown, seeing The border with Spain was languages, including Genoese, dish made with chickpea flour, another sovereignty referendum themselves as ‘more British than partially reopened in 1983, and Hebrew, Maltese, Portuguese water, olive oil, salt and pepper, on the same date. the British’. fully reopened in 1985 prior to and Ladino. is considered Gibraltar’s national On the day most Gibraltarians Most Gibraltarians are Roman Spain’s accession into the A small but interesting amount dish, but Gibraltarian cuisine is dress in their national colours of Catholic, with the Diocese of European Community of literary writings by native the result of a rich diversity of red and white, and the main Gibraltar being directly A referendum later the same Gibraltarians exists, including civilisations, from the Arabs to events culminate in the responsible to the Vatican. year saw Gibraltar reject joint Héctor Licudi’s 1929 novel the Andalucian Spaniards and symbolic release of 30,000 red The Rock also forms part of sovereignty by 17,900 votes to the Church of England diocese 187. The British Government covering mainland Europe, restated that, in accordance with with a ‘Bishop of Gibraltar in the preamble of the Constitution Europe’. of Gibraltar ‘the UK will never There is also a Methodist enter into arrangements under Church and St Andrew’s Church which the people of Gibraltar (part of the Church of Scotland). would pass under the sovereignty THOUGH Gibraltar governs its own interests, The Rock’s Chief Minister There is a small but very of another state against their affairs and has a high degree of Fabian Picardo - speaking at a influential Jewish minority and freely and democratically autonomy from London, some dinner for the foreign Press five synagogues. There is a expressed wishes’. powers - including defence and stated that Spain and Gibraltar large mosque at Europa Point, Representatives of the UK, foreign relations - remain the ‘have a lot to talk about’ and many paid for by Saudi Arabia, plus a Gibraltar and Spain concluded responsibility of the British issues which concern both. While Hindu temple and two talks in Cordoba in 2006 that led government. declaring himself happy to discuss congregations of Jehovah’s to a landmark agreement on a On a recent visit to London in any topic, this did not include the Witnesses, one with meetings in range of issues affecting The support of Gibraltar’s business issue of sovereignty. English and the other in Rock and the Campo de Gibraltar, Spanish. resolving a number of problems. GIBRALTAR has a long and varied history. With evidence of Neanderthal habitation between 128,000 and 24,000BC, modernday Gibraltar is the last known hold-out of that particular species before the CroMagnon man took over the area. Within recorded history, the first inhabitants were the Phoenicians, around 940BC. Gibraltar became known as Mons Calpe one of the Pillars of Hercules - after the Greek legend of the creation of the Strait of Gibraltar, and a place of worship where

sailors sacrificed to the gods before entering the Atlantic. Semi-permanent settlements were also established by the Carthaginians and the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Gibraltar was briefly under the control of the Vandals and became part of the Visigoth Kingdom of Hispania until its collapse in 711AD when the Berber Umayyad general Tariq ibn Ziyad led an army from Ceuta and landed at the southern point of The Rock. The name Gibraltar is the Spanish derivation of the Arabic name Jabal Tariq,

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meaning ‘Mountain of Tariq’. The first permanent settlement was created by Almohad Sultan Abd al-Mu’min around 1160, and the Duke of Medina Sidonia reconquered it in 1462, ending 750 years of Moorish control. In 1501 Gibraltar once more became part of the Spanish Crown, with Queen Isabel of Castilla issuing a Royal Warrant that granted Gibraltar the coat of arms it uses today. In 1540 a large fleet of pirates raided the poorly defended Gibraltar. Years later, after mounting pressure from Gibraltar’s

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Tax-free shopping is not to be missed VISITORS can shop till they drop in Gibraltar. Apart from the attraction of British brand names that expatriates and visitors love to shop for, there is no Value Added Tax (VAT) so plenty of bargains to be discovered. Perfumes, leather goods, jewellery, electronics are all popular buys, as well

CHOICE GALORE: The shops cater to all retail therapy needs.

as luxury glass items which can be specially ordered. It is even possible to watch items being made and to see a demonstration of the technique by which they are made in the Crystal Shop. Various High Street brand stores include British Home Stores (BHS), Marks & Spencer, Next, Mothercare, Mango, Peacocks, Wallis, Evans, Tommy Hilfiger, Monsoon, Oasis, DC and Adams (for kids). In Main Street nearly all the shops stay open 10am to 6pm, allowing for an all-day shopping spree, and some shops even stay open a bit later in keeping with Spanish hours. King’s Bastion Ice Skating offers However, on an interesting alternative for the Saturdays, most shops sporty minded with sessions close at 1.30pm and supervised by trained staff all day on Sundays, familiar with health and safety, although Morrisons First Aid, and Child Protection supermarket remains procedures, and approved by the open all day Saturday Ice Skating Federation (UK) and most of Sunday. trainers. Coaching sessions can When it comes to also be arranged. spending money, For those seeking a more although Gibraltar’s sedate time Leisure Cinemas currency is Pounds offers two theatres featuring Sterling, most shops the best movies. accept Euros, though Four different English many do not give Euros language films are shown daily, back in change. and also on offer is a range of Main Street has other activities including Tai Chi, recently been made into Pilates and Salsa Dancing a pedestrian zone and classes. the principal shopping Gibraltar is also renowned for area, along with some several casinos, with the adjoining streets with biggest at Rock Hotel featuring some quaint old shops. eight table games, 150 casino Meanwhile, nearby slot machines and video poker Casemates Square, games. The Gala Casino Ocean situated at the end of Village www.world66.com/ Main Street’s famed europe/gibraltar/nightlife/gala_ shopping area, is one of casino_ocean is also among the the best places to find fashionable alfresco highest rated venues and dining, lovely old bars houses four bars, two and trendy cafés, restaurants, sports betting making it well worth a lounge, bingo club, live casino, visit. 300 slot machines, a poker Opened in 2006, venue, plus a sun terrace and Ocean Village also swimming pools for daytime offers a range of shops, enjoyment. bars and restaurants With more than 30 well worth visiting. shipwrecks off Gibraltar, diving This marina complex is also a popular activity with lined with luxury yachts a number of certified includes numerous instructors offering the choices for places to eat opportunity to work towards or drink, and offers accredited standards. ideal surrounds in which Additionally, sailing activities to chill out and watch are offered at each of the three the world go by, or to marinas, including yacht go shopping with chartering and sailing courses. numerous and varied And golf is also popular, with outlets including After an abundance of practice Shock, Spirit, Signature opportunities lying only a few and the Farrington Art kilometres away across the Gallery. Spanish border.

GIBRALTAR is famed for a bustling, varied nightlife with a plethora of options available. Queensway Quay, Marina Bay and Casemates Square are the recognised spots for dining and partying until the small hours. While McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Subway and Pizza Hut offer fast-food choices, many may prefer more ethnic and international dishes available from the Indian, Chinese, Thai, Argentinian, Japanese, Moroccan, Kosher and European outlets. There are also a number of Irish and English pubs that sell traditional home-made food. After a meal, it is time to paint the town red. The King’s Bastion Leisure Centre is one of the main hot spots, with nightly entertainment to suit visitors of all ages. Gibraltar knows how to take care of its youngsters, with

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FAVOURITE SPOT: Casemates Square is a recognised night spot. King’s Bastion hosting a youth disco every weekend organised in conjunction with Gibraltar Youth Services, whilst a Youth Bar, serving non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, and a lounge offering entertainment including Nintendo

Wii games, board games and amusement machines can be enjoyed throughout the week. King’s Bowl meanwhile provides hours of fun, accommodating the complete amateur to the true bowling connoisseur.

A ROYAL visit will remain as among the most important events in Gibraltar in 2012. The Earl and Countess of Wessex bade a fond farewell following a visit last month that was scheduled in as part of the UK Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. During their three-day stay Prince Edward, the Queen’s youngest son, and his wife Sophie, laid a foundation stone for

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ON PARADE: Prince Edward inspects the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.

the Diamond Jubilee Monument overlooking the site of the new Jubilee Commonwealth

Park and unveiled a plaque to honour Moroccan workers in Gibraltar. Their visit also

saw them tour the museum, and they additionally drove to the Upper Rock where they met several people involved with the Queen’s visit to Gibraltar in 1954, two years after her reign began, and they opened a children’s playground. Their visit finally saw them attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade followed by the Queen’s Birthday Party.

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Booming sales buck global trend PROPERTY booms have been few and far between globally in recent times. But up until just a couple of years ago Gibraltar experienced a real estate fillip, with the local population increasingly looking towards buying as opposed to renting property, which had been more the norm in the mid80s. Many investors and new residents snapped up both high-range and more standard properties.

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now stabilised, sales continue to be higher than in Spain and the rest of Europe. The main reasons behind this are Gibraltar’s geographical location, climate, amiable ambience and low crime rate. With a high standard of living, excellent air and sea links, plus a reputation for being a buoyant offshore financial centre enjoying an English Common Law system, with no Estate Duty and no exchange control regulations, for many Gibraltar ticks all the right boxes. In addition, Gibraltar has no double taxation treaties with any country, and since it is internally self-regulated in tax and financial matters, it is able to offer a privileged tax status for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI). Financial and tax incentives are also available to local residents. Property prices are considerably higher than in Spain, partly due to the relative shortage of space. However, the quality of materials and workmanship is high, and comparable to the

vast majority of developments in European capitals. The local population has tended to purchase new property on the Westside area, where more moderately priced developments have met with tremendous success. Although EU law ruled that the ‘tax exempt company’ be phased out by 2010, Gibraltar has remained heavily committed to the principle of ‘low tax’ and in some cases ‘no tax’ with zero capital gains tax, sales tax or VAT. An increasing number of HNWI are taking advantage of the fiscal advantages of buying a property in Gibraltar. In order to become a Category 2 resident in Gibraltar (awarded on the decision of the Finance Centre Director) the following conditions must be taken into account: • A minimum net wealth of £2 million (€2,45m) • Exclusive use of an approved property in Gibraltar • The property must be of a certain standard and appropriate to sustain the lifestyle of the individual and family.

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Habit forming

E are creatures of habit we humans. As much as we may like to think of ourselves as being spontaneous or free-spirited we are tethered like goats to the everyday. Familiarity does not breed contempt, it breeds security. It is no genetic accident that we return time and time again to the place of our birth. Prehistoric man (and woman) wandered the globe in search of mammoth but they returned, like salmon Suzanne has a degree in Fine Art from Goldsmiths and an swimming upstream, to MA in Writing from Lancaster University. She is currently teaching in Alicante and writing a book for teenagers their caves. (which doesn’t have a vampire as its central character). Even nomadic tribes move as a homogenous lump carrying their homes and the people they love with them. Religion was not embraced as a way to understand the world, but to make it seem safer, more familiar. The rituals of religion are habits. I have seen friends genuflect on passing churches and yet have not set foot in the House of God, except for weddings and funerals, since their Holy Communion. The habit of religion has stuck fast like God’s glue. Even the most atheistic of us believe we are being watched, that in some small way we will atone for our sins by contributing to charity or slinging Ritual or habit, what difference? the odd euro to a busker. It was Karl Marx who wrote that Early man realised that religion was ‘religion is the opiate of the masses’. I’m the ultimate habit-forming experience sorry, Karl, but you were wrong, it’s not and king and priest alike seized upon the religion per se but the comfort of need of humanity to conform thus familiarity and habit that most religions controlling subject and flock with provide that create a calming, subduing inflexible rules and rigid value systems. effect on the people.

RITUALS OF RELIGION: Have a calming and subduing effect on people.

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And before you communists get on your high horse, politics too offers its own rituals and habits. Political doctrines are no different in essence to the Bible in their rigid guidelines (although I have to say that Jesus’s ‘rules’ on how to lead a decent life are amongst the most liberal I have read). Stalin used this need to

conform to his advantage; of course, the threat of Siberia and a violent death added that little extra incentive. Dictators, kings and queens have all understood the need to create habitforming rituals and behaviour in order to keep dissolution in check. Unfortunately, or fortunately for those of us of a less heroic bent, poets, artists and freedom fighters resent being told how to behave and so form their own ritualistic groups to defeat the despots. Ché Guevara had his own code of conduct as did Nelson Mandela, Rosa Luxemburg, La Pasionaria and Rosa Parks. Interestingly enough, early social reformists in Britain were from the Fabian Society, an organisation structured along similar lines to the Temperance movement, clean living and a healthy spiritual life. Thanks to Annie Besant, a devout exponent of Theosophy (a philosophy of life that encompasses many religions and ideals) young Match girls were finally given the right to a safe workplace and freedom from the debilitating condition known as ‘Phossy Jaw’. Finally, in a nod to feminism, it is widely accepted that the first real trade union action was by the Match girls from the Bryant and May factory in 1988, a full year before the general strike. You go girls!

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NCE upon a time, we were content with a plastic sun lounger, a Piña Colada, and a good book, but these days - it seems - one does not venture onto the beach without a cabana at some swish club, with Jose booked for a massage in the open air and David Guetta’s latest pumping through the sound system. No rubber duckies to disguise the Michelin tyre here and all the spray tan in the world will not save you from the judging stares of your fellow day-bedders. Nighttime clubbing is so passé; welcome to the beach club. Swedish-born Ulrica is a In the name of freelance journalist living in serious journalism, I Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is have recently gone available on Amazon and iBooks. deep undercover to ULRICA MARSHALL sample just a few of the hundreds across ulrica @euroweeklynews.com the Peninsula and the islands. All for you, dear readers.

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Blue Marlin: Delicious and eclectic menu, delectable ambience and full of beautiful people bronzing and partying to top tunes. VIPs and mere mortals are allowed to tread in the same sand, in stark contrast to some of the other clubs. The moment I succeed in obliterating my oblique tyre I, too, shall be donning my bikini and raffia straw cowboy hat at this winning Ibizan venue. Marbella Club: A relaxed, yet elegant club on the beach of this top hotel; with a sumptuous spa at its side, it is easy to

while away the day here. Mood Beach: Surely the hardest working beach club, with more events and activities than you could shake a rhythm stick at. Striking distance from Puerto Portals, it is also a lunchtime favourite throughout the year - even kids will enjoy this one, as they can pop over to the slide

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loungers thrown in for good measure.

THE PLACE TO BE SEEN: Enjoy a cocktail and sunbathe in the most fashionable beach clubs.

Nikki Beach: Strictly for those who believe that the credit crunch is a new type of breakfast cereal. It is a great spot to flex your financial muscles, since even the VIP sections are tiered at this International club. It will no doubt be a huge success, even in the interesting new location of Magalluf. Puro Beach: One of the originals, although lazing in the Balearic sun is often reserved for its Palma hotel guests. Ticks all the boxes, but now faces stiff competition from the many newcomers.

at Kali Beach next door should parental tanning become too tedious. Nassau Beach: The Portixol outpost is a smaller, but welcome version of its allencompassing Ibizan sister, which remains a destination beach club. As close as you can get to a Palma beach club, but really more of a glamorous restaurant with a few

Roxy Beach: Not strictly a club, but it has an enchanted position on Playa Portals and the loungers are available with even the smallest bar order. A bit like ‘Cheers’ on the rocks - friendly faces and everybody knows your name. Just keep it a secret! Still loathe to splash out a bundle on the beach? How about opening your own little beach-, pool-or paddle-pool club? Dump a truck full of sand in your garden, stick your iPod in the dock and roll out those plastic sunloungers, then charge your friends an obscene amount of money for your efforts. Make the most of it, though, as they are unlikely to come again - even if you throw in a Piña Colada.

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TOPS, the Occasional Performance Society, ‘Around the World in 80 Minutes’ stage show took place at Las Robles in Las Lomas, Alhaurin el Grande. After a starter of paella the journey commenced in France with a couple of well-known songs and finished with a can-can. Then it was on to Turkey with a belly dance, Africa with a haunting song by Harmony Magic, and then India with a Bollywood dance routine. After the hog roast, the journey resumed with a trip to Egypt, China, USA, Spain

TOPS CAST: Back to Ancient Egypt. and finally London. Two local charities benefited from the event, Centro de Discapacitados Psiquicos Fahala, a rehabilitation centre for people with

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T was a perfect example of political double speak. Spanish Health Minister Ana Mato said there were no plans to modify the nationwide smoking laws. Now she tells Congress: “I never close the door to any issue; the matter is open to discussion.” Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy proposed a re-think on the antiBy Mike Walsh smoking Smokers may edict that www.michaelwalsh.es came into a reprieve. force on January 2, 2011. which the government is Smokers may yet get a keen to welcome. Those in reprieve. The ban on the mainly entertainment smoking in public places industry say the price the would affect proposals to government will have to green-light Las Vegas pay is to lift the smoking Sands Corporation’s Euro- ban; application of the law Vegas gambling resorts, cannot be selective.

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Taxing times SPAIN’S wealthiest families are up in arms as the government’s amnesty for tax evasion is ‘not sufficiently generous’. The amnesty carrot was that 10 per cent of self-confessed back tax of amounts due would be payable if those with offshore accounts got their tax affairs straightened out. The government hopes to get claw back €2.5 billion of the €25 billion it estimates Spaniards have squirrelled away abroad. Reminds me of British comedian Ken Dodd who, when hauled before the beak for tax evasion quipped: “Self assessment? I invented it.”

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Something has come to your attention and, quite frankly, you donʼt understand what is going on. It is possible that, if you donʼt react, the situation will just go away. Equally, you may want to influence the outcome and fear that it will not be to your advantage. That is fine so long as you really do try and get all the facts first.

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Sometimes you wonder why people make promises when they find them so hard to keep. However, losing your temper with someone midweek will not help at all because the person you are dealing with is not very sensitive. Patience will pay off and, by the weekend, a weight will have been lifted from your mind.

Are you still in a very positive frame of mind? Okay, then. It is time to decide what is to be done about that problem. If you really canʼt see a way round this then seek help. Even if you donʼt agree with the reply, you will feel that you have made a step in the right direction.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)

Just joking An elderly couple were watching TV when the husband started thinking about death. “Honey”, he said to his wife, “I want you to promise me, that if there comes a time when I am dependent on machines and bottled fluid, you’ll put an end to it.” “No problem” she replied, and got up and poured his beer down the drain.

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English, Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Fuengirola, 12pm. 952 474 840.

•ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY, St Andrew’s Church, Los Boliches: 952 472 140.

•CALAHONDA CHURCH - Evangelical Christian Fellowship - Sundays 4.30pm 952 588 160. www.calahonda

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Awnings EXPRESS Toldos. Any colour. Any size. Choice of patterns. Urbanizations catered for. Express ordering. Express delivery. Express fitting. 952 485 261 or 617 065 636 (99313) ALL types of awnings & blinds, manual and motorised. See our main ad on page 102. Ace of Shades (101730)

Barbecue Shop BUY ONLINE from Spain’s only specialist www.thebbqshop.es 965 836 607 / 608 412 641 (96925)

FAIRPRICE Air Conditioning, Installations and Re-gassing. Tel: Jim 652 023 012 (99312) T1 AIRFLOW Air Conditioning for cooling and heating units. Professional, fully guaranteed installations. Tel: 952 443 222 (101385) AIR CONDITIONING repairs and servicing. Airflow. 952 443 222 (101385) AIR CONDITIONING heating installation, servicing, repairs and regassing, 24/7. Prompt reliable service 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (101354) www.pohl-service-techni cian.com. Specialised in Air Conditioning repairs, regassing & installations, A/C Service offer 50 euros! Heat pumps & pool heating. Tel: 666 095 322 & 951 216 969 (97763)

Antiques WANTED! All types of antiques, paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony´s Antiques and Jewellers shops, extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Telephone 952 588 795 (85364)

Art TIFFANY, FUSING & ENGRAVING, LUXURY ART WORKS. Customised According to your Needs and Ideas. Free Estimate! 647 874 547 (95493) ARTISTIC PAINTING. All Techniques: Oil, Aquarel, Pastel … Custom Portraits on Demand. 647 874 547 (95493)

Books

GET PUBLISHED on Amazon.com and other ebook websites from as little as £250 for a 50,000 word book. Contact Angela@euro peaxess.com (100158)

Building Services

Bath Repairs

LADIES AND GENTLEMENS suits to measure. Be measured in the comfort of your own home or office by a qualified English tailor. Linen suits a speciality. Phone 634 378 085 for the travelling tailor to call. (100068)

Blinds ACE OF SHADES - Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden Blinds, Various colours available, also Black-out Blinds. Tel: 952 493 414 / 671 732 204 / aceof shadeslacala@hotmail.com (101730)

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER TOO improve your living environment. Solar blinds.es@gmail.com Telephone Ian 644 546 176 (98224)

Boats UPHOLSTERY for boat cushions in fabric and leather, boat cover for sailing and motor boats. www.irisseegert.com phone 647 764 426 (98142)

Buy & Sell POOL TABLES, Snooker Tables, Table Tennis Tables, Darts Tel: 666 933 726 www.spainpool.com (98424) CD’s, DVD’s, collections. Large or small. TC will buy them all. Tel. 652 072 600 (100177)

PROFESSIONAL Building Services. All aspects of work undertaken. Fast, reliable service. References available. 952 492 681 / 606 143 829 (100143)

SUPERPOOL est. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 - www.superpoolspain.com (100403)

BUILDER. Plastering, painting, electrics, plumbing. Any work considered. Gardening 10€ per hour. 658 451 620 (101546)

TIM’S SECOND HAND SHOP Buy & Sell. Opening hours Monday to Saturday, 10.30am -2pm. ATALAUA, SAN PEDRO. Call 666 903 499 (101641)

BILL’S Handyman Service. All jobs considered around your property at a good rate. Phone Bill 617 594 488 (93480)

Caravans PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats - Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term - Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eurodog.es / info@eu rodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (88614)

DAMP PROOFING DR DAMP leaking roofs, damp walls, all mould cured. All work guaranteed. Call 689 515 558 (96789)

BATHOLOGIST. Specialist in repairing chipped baths or refurbishing old/worn baths. No mess or disruption. 952 467 754 / 657 959 436 (101382)

Bespoke Clothing

L.G.S CONSTRUCTION. All building work undertaken. New builds, extensions, reforms, driveways, slabbing, brickwork, internal & external tiling. Ground works & concrete specialists. All work guaranteed. For a free quote. Tel: 699 049 296 light gaugesystems1@gmail.com (98076)

PLASTERING BUILDING, electrical, plumbing, painting 681 107 418 w w w. h a n d y m a n s p a i n . c o m (93541) T1 MIKANN BUILDING SERVICES. Extensions, kitchen / bathroom reforms. All maintenance/repairs. Carpentry, decking. Phone Mike on 605 269 066 / Phone Steve on 666 273 429 (93472) REFORMS & REHABILITATION. Specialists in all types of building works. Free estimate! 647 874 547 (95493) JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (101614)

PLASTERER. 20 years experience in the trade, clean, reliable and efficient, specialising from damp solutions to re skims. An excellent portfolio and references are always available. For a free quote or just some simple advice, call Darryl on 693 929 284 (97799) T1 PLASTERING, rendering, dry lining, coving, suspended ceilings. Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (96789) PLASTERING, RENDERING, Water damage. Tradesman, over 20 years experience, references available. Call: 618 776 864 (100417)

Business for Sale

BUILDING and landscaping projects undertaken, 30 years experience, references available 678 450 051 (98192)

BUSINESS FOR SALE! Beachside, hotel (Bed & Breakfast) 9 Bed and staff apartment, reduced for quick sale. Call 952 774 945 / 607 511 512

CONCRETE Ozbuild specialist imprinted concrete. Reseals, brickwork, tiling, plastering, screeding. 10 years coast/campo. Competitive prices, quality finish. 952 426 074 / 606 745 920 www.ozbuildspain.com (101460)

GUEST HOUSE for sale. 12 bedrooms, owner’s accommodation, fully licensed. Selling due to retirement. San Roque, Cadiz. 435,000 euros. Call 952 793 578 (100147)

SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www. swinglescasas.webs.com for more details or call 952 428 067 / 666 960 262 (88621)

GET PUBLISHED on Amazon and other e-reader websites and devices from as little as £200 for a 10,000 word book. Contact An gela@europeaxess.com (101643)

Business Opp.

TIMBER Building SL has been a leader in a prefabricated market for the last 28 years with more than 5,500 happy customers. Ring for wooden houses, garden sheds, pergolas, reforms. 666 819 689 (101657)

FOR RENT: Office in Calahonda facing N340. 108m2. Suitable for an office, shop or warehouse. Tel: 696 206 698 (100152) CARD, gift, sweet shop for sale. 75m2, excellent turnover, fully stocked, including fixtures and fittings. Prime location, Arroyo, 69,000€. 952 660 900 (101675) RESTAURANT Lease for Sale. Armstrongs Restaurant, Manilva. Ideal wedding/function venue. 80 seats inside, 120 garden. Fully equipped, must be seen. Offers around €60,000. Tel: 690 284 075. email: rob.crookes@hot mail.com (99304) WORK, employment or income opportunities. Which one are you looking for? www.megantic-op portunities.com (99279) SMALL Café/Deli Lease for Sale. Easy run business, Duquesa area, fully equipped, good expat area. Very good business just €35,000. Tel: 690 284 075 (99304)

CASAS MOVILES EUROPA has an experience in the mobile home trade, all over Europe for the last 25 years. You can put your trust in us! Ring Jane now on 952 119 053 (101657)

Car Boot Sale HIPPODROMO Car Boot. Every Sunday. Sell your unwanted items or grab a bargain. 654 144 414 / 651 585 862 (96873)

Car Hire BOOK your Gibraltar/La Linea car hire online at www.brunoscar.com. Malaga and Gibraltar car hire with inclusive rates. Also cheap airport parking, Malaga. 952 891 415 (98017) T1 CAR HIRE long term from 300€/month. Short term from 70€/week. Delivery & airport service, call 607 334 610 (98165) NO FULL TANK CHARGE, delivery airport, coast and inland. www.rentacar3000.com Tel 639 682 081 or 952 490 692 (94677)

Price per word: 0,42€ + IVA minimum 15 words - Discount: Book 10 weeks, get 2 weeks free - Deadline: 4pm Mondays Contact: Phone (0034) 952 561 245 • Fax (0034) 952 440 887 • email classifieds@euroweeklynews.com • www.euroweeklynews.com

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UPHOLSTERY and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (86049)

www.cartransportunique. com, Spain UK Spain, car transport, best rates, call 664 600 806, www.cartransportunique.com (100467)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 831 / 952 669 701 (101382)

Carpentry

CONEJO CLEANING. All types including regular rentals and holiday lets. Most areas. 20 yrs on the coast. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.conejoclean ing.com (98030)

CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (101611)

Catering PERSONAL CHEFS take the stress. PROFESSIONAL, FLEXIBLE, REASONABLE. Spanishcook ingbreaks.com/personal-chef-ser vice.html or call Pam 671 176 653 (97779)

Chimney Services APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional sweeping, fault detection, smoke testing. Qualified, legal and fully insured. Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (95283)

TOTAL CLEANING SOLUTIONS. PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED CLEANING SERVICES FROM HOUSE CLEANS, CHANGEOVERS TO FULL COMMERCIAL CLEAN, INCLUDING BAR AND RESTAURANT KITCHENS. CALL 633 061 607 / 659 945 915 (95531) OVEN CLEANING, DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL, COMPLETE FITTINGS. LET PROFESSIONAL DO HARD, DIRTY WORK, FROM 35€. 632 569 282 ovencleaning costadelsol.com (98222) WINDOW Cleaning, professional, established 12 years. Friendly, reliable service. Call Mike 670 765 742 (101646) UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CLEANING, including leather, thoroughly cleaned. 952 930 472 / 667 430 518. info@www.thoroughclean spain.moonfruit.com (97775)

Chiropractors CHIROPRACTIC Steiner Clinics. British trained, fully qualified, registered chiropractors. Specialists in back and neck pain, sciatica and sports injuries. Edif. Panorama 2a floor no 20 Marbella Torre Real, km 184 in front of Funny Beach, Coca Cola Can. For appointments call, Marbella 952 866 661, Estepona 952 798 296 (100457) MARBELLA Chiropractic. Free spinal check. Mark Lane, Australian trained, licensed chiropractor. C.C. Guadalmina. San Pedro de Alcantara. 952 880 398 www.marbellachiropractic.com

Classes

HOME & OFFICE. Fast, efficient and economical. 952 485 026 www.elscleaning.com (93541) T1

PC PROBLEMS solved! Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Hardware and software upgrades available. Also one-to-one training. Experienced and reliable service, no callout charge. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (95507)

For Sale

Curtains QUALITY hand finished curtains & soft furnishings, professionally qualified, contact Rachel 952 825 766 or visit www.curtaincouture marbella.com (101370)

Damp Proofing

CLEARFLOW DRAIN SERVICES. All drain problems solved. More than 25 years on the coast. Telephone 952 885 661 or 630 200 600 (98075) UNBLOCKED DRAINS. New Installation & Problem Solving. Professional Service Guaranteed. All Inclusive. Free Estimate! 690 049 011 (95493)

Electricians

ROOFS, WALLS, BASEMENTS. Without Damp nor Leaks. Your Local Specialists in Damp Proofing. Free Estimate! 690 049 011 (95493) BMT innovated heating & air purification. info@123bmt.com / http://123bmt.com (101660)

Dance

Computers

ELECTRICIAN 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, 24 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. www.eletriciancostadel sol.com Contact electrician.in .spain@gmail.com. Call Ian 650 151 569 (95433)

Entertainment PARTYTIME KARAOKE. Karaoke, Disco, Top Cabaret Artist, Affordable Entertainment, For Your Bar, Restaurant or Private Party www.party timekaraoke.moonfruit.com Tel: 699 767 451 (85885)

COSTASYS computer support and maintenance. Home and office visits. Support Contracts, ADSL, Wireless, Antivirus, Networks, PC Repairs, Hardware and Software. www.costasys.com or call Steven 622 253 592 (89638) T1

DANCE Classes. MODERN JIVE CLUB. Five fabulous venues along the coast, dancing every week. Visit: www.JiveSpain.com or call 635 717 211 (98090)

PROFESSIONAL GARDEN CARE. All inclusive. Cleaning. Pruning. Fumigation. And Much More … 647 874 547 (95493) T1

Friendship FIND LOVE IN THE SUN w w w. i w a n t 2 m e e t y o u . c o m . Browse for free Spain’s No 1 online dating site. Bringing ex-pats together. (100329)

Furniture

CHAINLINK FENCING erectors, general builders, really competitive prices. Free quotation, no job too big or small, very reliable. Tel: 655 218 466 (97757)

SECOND-HAND FURNITURE. HIGH QUALITY AT LOW PRICES. LA NICHE, MARBELLA. 952 765 564 / 622 206 891 / LANICHEMARBELLA @HOTMAIL.COM (95655)

DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas/electric. Professionally repaired, Christian 608 337 497 (97989)

Drainage

PC DOCTOR desktop and laptop repair centre. Sales and upgrade. ADSL from 20 euro/month. Full range of Internet, Telefonica and Telecom services. Antivirus program 50 euros/year. We cover the coast. Certified & Bilingual technicians. Call Sales 952 591 071. Support 807 488 440 (85148)

MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE THEN POLISH TO HIGH GLOSS NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL FAST SERVICE. COVER ALL COSTA DEL SOL. 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE, TEL: 671 244 683 (95517) T1

Construction

BLITZ marble grinding, polishing, rustic finish, complete service. Terracotta floor treatments. Marbella. Fully insured. 951 901 614 / 608 455 104 (101335)

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TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (98126)

FUMIGATION. LOCAL EXPERTS for all kinds of pests. General Garden Care. Free Quotation! 647 874 547

GARDENER. TREES, HEDGES, PALMS PRUNED, LAWNS, FENCING, STRIMMING, GARDEN TIDIED, MAINTENANCE. STEVE 952 383 722 / 616 669 285 / 654 320 567 (100418) GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 (96395) 29€/WEEK. Cleaning. Garden maintenance and more … 634 355 441 (95493)

SECOND HAND TOMS. In San Pedro. Furniture bought and sold. House clearances. Best prices paid. Tel: 951 136 531 / 615 404 405 (100053)

LANDSCAPING ARCHITECTURE. Water features, computer design, all inclusive. Company established 1990. Free Quotation! 634 355 441 (95493)

Garage Doors

30€ PALM CLEANING. Pruning & fumigation. Tree felling. No tree too tall. Free Quotation! 634 355 441 (95493)

IRRIGATION

POLISH your marble floor professionally at half price. 671 244 683 (95518) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (99302)

TREE SURGERY. Pruning and felling of all kinds of trees. Dead tree removal. Free Quotation!!! 692 960 142 (95493)

OFFICE FURNITURE for sale. 952 765 564 / 622 206 891 (95655)

Floor Polishing Domestic App Repairs

39€ / PALM PRUNING!!! General Tree Care. Dead Tree Removal. Free Quotes! 647 874 547 (95493) T1

PRIVATE Villas & Communities. Cleaning, gardening, fumigation, pruning, irrigation systems and much more … Free estimate! 951 088 826 (95493)

ELECTRICIAN, re-wiring, bulletins, qualified and all work guaranteed. Reforms. Tel: 669 009 821 (101555)

Fencing Services

COMPUTER HELPLINE. Desktop, laptops, upgraded, repaired. New and used supplied. Internet, Email problems solved. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (89597)

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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. New Installation and Problem Solving. General Gardening. Free Quotation! 647 874 547

Gates

Gardening

SECURE - IT . Manufactures of gates, railings, staircases, stainless steels, etc. You price it, we slice it. We’ll beat any genuine quote. Call for free estimates. 652 625 050 / 952 465 230 www.se cureit-spain.com (95511) EXPRESS Metalwork Services. Gates, grilles and rails. On-site welding and repairs. Scissor gates. Stainless steel specialists. 952 485 261 / 617 065 636 www.express-steel.com (100176)

Golf GOLF CITY Discount Outlet. Benavista turnoff, opposite Crown Plaza Hotel. Massive discounts on all golf clothing and equipment. Beat the airline golf club charges? Quality package sets from 199 euros. Rental sets from 20 euros daily. Golf shoes from 39 euros. 952 896 710. PRO SHOP ATALAYA GOLF CLUB 952 887 702 www.golfcitysports.com (87153)

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Handyman Experienced HANDYMAN, electrician, plumbing, painting, decoration. www.handy manspain.com 681 107 418 (93541) HANDYMAN. Plastering, Painting, electrics, plumbing. Any work considered. Gardening. 10€ per hour. 658 451 620 (101546)

Health & Beauty

HOUSE CLEARANCES / LA NICHE, MARBELLA 952 765 564 / 622 206 891 / LANICHEMARBELLA@HOT MAIL.COM (95655) WANTED HOUSE CLEARANCE. We buy anything, best prices paid for your unwanted items. Call mobile 693 480 411 email annette.goddard@ya hoo.co.uk (95519) CASH paid, quality furniture wanted. Ring 952 793 578 (101716)

House Sitting YOUR HOME SECURE from Burglars and Intruders during your Absence. Reference Available! 647 874 547 (95493)

Insurance

SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 608 977 260 www.masajes sayan.es (101307) BOTOX 250€ 3 areas. La Cala 952 493 768 / Calipso 952 931 777 / Estepona 952 853 838 www.lake landclinic.co.uk (96996) ACRYLIC NAILS (Guaranteed not to lift) and beauty treatment. Mobile inland and also available in La Cala de Mijas. Call Caroline 633 092 098 WHEATGRASS Juice, flash frozen! Get Healthy, Stay Healthy! Anti Diabetes, Cancer & Ageing? www.absolute juice.net Tel: 699 199 805 (98161)

…over 50s experts Specialised cover for Expats living in Spain Travel Insurance from 6€

International Health Insurance from 90€ per month

Home & Holiday Home Insurance from 161€

Visit us in San Pedro or call:

952 010 013 staysure.com

Staysure.co.uk Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Registered No. 436804. Registered in England & Wales Company No. 05142148.

HAIRDRESSERS HAIRDRESSER. Mobile, ladies and gents, qualified, experienced, friendly. Reasonable rates. Call Suzy 658 480 943, Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella (97908)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Make the right choice and join the thousands of expatriates who have. We provide a friendly personal service, for all your Home, Motor, Health, Travel or Marine insurance. Call 952 893 380 (68259) HEALTH INSURANCE Competitive prices, English worded policies. Pay monthly or annually. All levels of Cover. Premiums from 25.00 euros a month. Tel: 956 795 453 Abbeygate Insurance (68259) ABBEYGATE INSURANCE Car insurance exclusive for expatriates, save up to 50%. Find out about our price pledge on UK plated cars. Home insurance from 50 euros. Tel: 952 893 380 (68259) EU INSURANCE DIRECT Extra Special Offers. Up to 50 euros cashback for car and home insurance (conditions apply) for new customers. For all your Insurance Needs and the Best Price and Best Cover in English, call Wendy on 952 830 843 / 676 098 464 email info@euinsurancedirect.com www.euinsurancedirect.com (97957)

HEALTH SANITAS. Affordable private medical insurance linked to B.U.P.A. Phone 952 383 127 or 670 217 272 (96805)

Internet

HOSTING - Carrier grade data centre in Elviria, two diesel generators, multiple backbone symmetrical carrier-class connections, BGP4 routing, aircon, secure facilities. For dedicated housing or hostings with serious bandwidth and 99.99% uptime, We can host your servers and applications in our data centre in Elviria. Feel free to visit us to discuss your needs. 951 055 676 www.mercuryinter net.com (98184)

Interpreters PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETERS. All Major Languages. Literary. Legal. Technical. Scientific. 647 874 547 (95493)

Loans LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (85364)

24/7 Locksmith LOCKSMITH emergency / Appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (83235) T1 COSTALOCKS 24/7, LOCKSMITH/ HOME SECURITY, NEW KEYS, KEYED ALIKE, WINDOWS SECURED, SAFES OPENED / INSTALLED, FREE HOME SECURITY CHECK, CALL Debby or Bob 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW. COSTALOCKS.COM (101668) T2 SECURITY OF SPAIN – 24 HOUR LOCKSMITH – Lock/Safe opening service. Locks changed / upgraded. Contact Darren Telephone 636 770 865 www.securi tyofspain.com (98203) T3

MASSAGE MASSAGE, Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. In calls, out calls, professional massages. 680 709 365 Cesar (101270)

24 HOUR locksmith. Emergency opening of doors and safes, established since 1993. 617 921 824 (95422)

TANTRA MASSAGE SESSIONS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND COUPLES. Available Estepona to Sotogrande. Call Amanda 669 894 550 or Guadalupe 696 323 533. www.astartetelife.com (98141)

LOCKSMITH Unlock doors, strong box/cars. Change security locks, emergencies, 24 hours, Marbella, 630 333 615 (101647)

Hire Services MINI DIGGER with skilled operator, all areas covered 678 450 051 (98192)

ABBEYGATE INSURANCE If you are renewing your policy or looking for new cover. Call us, as we are the only Insurance Company in Spain to offer protection on your no claims bonus. Call 952 893 380 (68259)

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MINI digger and driver, self drive hire available, sand and stone delivery service 649 526 922

CAR KEYS lost or need a spare? Keys cut & paired with car, car opening, car key & remotes. Specialist, call Ray 679 831 166 (93449)

Hot Tubs

Medium

HOT TUBS, new, used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. 691 973 131 / 952 793 398 (93498)

MEDIUM Terry Rose. She can help you by giving more insight in your life and future. By card reading, psychic or mental reading and/or regression therapy. Even reading photos, bracelets or watches. In Nueva Andalucia. Call 693 583 569. email terry.rose@foryou.nl (97808)

Home Clearances WANTED FURNITURE & household items, houses, gardens, garages cleared, top prices paid, fast reliable service 639 229 607 / 649 977 723 (100416)

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Miscellaneous WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Passport renewals and all adverts for Euro Weekly News – display or classified. Open 9.002.00PM (Sat 10.00 – 2.00PM) One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. (Passports Mon to Fri Only). Tel: 952 471 877 (95705)

Mobile Homes WE BUY, Sell, Remove all types of Mobile Homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley@gmail.com (100120) MOBILE HOME WOODEN HOUSE ? We buy & sell new and second hand units. Remove, level, repair, transport and build extensions. 30 years experience nationwide. Call us Casas Moviles Europa 952 119 053 (101657) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995 . Annual site fees from €3000. Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport. £19,995. Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool. Only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)

24/7 Mobility MOBILITY SCOOTERS, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames etc for sale and hire. Delivered to home or hotel. Always a good selection of quality used scooters in stock with guarantee. e.g. used 4 wheel scooter, new batteries €350. Electric wheelchair can go into car €1,595. (Rascal) Partner, €1,995. Rascal Eco 4 boot scooter €2,100 for €1,395. All areas covered. New wheelchairs from €250. For same day delivery phone 609 581 139. Mobility Scooters Direct. www.mobilityscootersdirect. com (99298)

Mobility

Blue Badge Mobility SL

Mobility Scooters

Stair Lifts Pool Lifts

Call us 952967015

Tourist Board Awarded Ask For Gary or Sara No Obligation Quotes Www.BlueBadgeMobility.com

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CHIPS AWAY, Marbella, San Pedro. Tlf. 952 853 350. See advert on page 116. (99500)

FOR SALE SALE NOW ON AT ROBERTSON CARS. See our stock in detail on our web page. We sell quality used cars guaranteed. In Spain 26 years. Remember Robertson, the name you can trust. Samantha or Gordon Robertson. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com (98145)

Mortgages NEW purchase mortgages from 2.1% up to 100% LTV, resell mortgages 70% from 4.25% with LTV equity release up to 50% LTV. All status considered.. Tel: 951 272 084, 666 709 743 www.thefi nancebureau.com (99475)

CABRIO Fiat Barchetta 2005 1.8, now Spanish plates. One owner, bright yellow, go topless, have fun in the sun, immaculate condition, was 6,995 euros, now reduced to sell quickly 5,500 euros. Samantha and Gordon Robertson 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 (98145)

Mosquito Screens ACE OF SHADES - Unique in Andalucia, Roller, Sliding, Folding. Various colours available inc. wood effect. Tel: 952 493 414 / 671 732 204 / aceofshadesla cala@hotmail.com (101730) ARE YOU GETTING BIT TO S**T? GET YOUR MOSSIE SCREENS MADE TO FIT. GARY 692 209 501 (100045)

Motor Home Hire IMMACULATE fully equipped, 6 berth Ford Benimar. Fixed dining area, shower, toilet etc. Ready to go. Calahonda. Please Tel: 952 932 989 / 636 055 369 or email: mo torhomespain@hotmail.co.uk (96882)

WANTED SPANISH PLATED CARS

INSTANT CASH SAMANTHA – GORDON

952 83 21 73 608 658 785 www.robertsoncars-spain.com

TOYOTA Aygo 2007 1.0 litre VVTi, 5 door hatchback, black with check trim, super economy, any style. Now 5,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145) AUTOMATIC BMW 523i 2000 model, 2 private owners from new. 150,000kms, full service history, midnight blue, alloys, huge boot for golf clubs and luggage, quality outstanding condition, was 4,995 euros, now 3,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145) DIESEL Estate BMW 530D Touring, automatic, electric sunroof, 2000 brilliant mid blue, black leather interior, alloys, electric everything, stunning looking, a driver’s dream at 5,500 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145)

Motoring

FORD Fiesta 2006, 1.3 ambiente 5 door, silver, air condition, only 50,000kms. Easy and economical 4,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145)

WWW.BENALCARS.COM Sports, prestige and 4x4’s. Always buying and selling. Telephone 661 351 877 (95435) THE GARAGE. Classic car specialist. Workshop and callout. Latest diagnostics including main dealer 2012 Jaguar, Ford, Mazda, Range Rover Evoque. 30€ an hour. Marbella 952 827 443 or 609 503 476. www.englishmobilemechan ics.com (101380)

CAR SERVICES MECHANICS/Garage, mobile all repairs, welding, ITVs. Vehicles transferred to Spanish plates. Very quick, efficient and reasonably priced. 609 886 129 MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (101354) CAR KEYS lost or need a spare? Keys cut & paired with car, car opening, car key & remotes. Specialist, call Ray 679 831 166 (98138)

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AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering. Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804. email: transmatic2005@yahoo.com. www.transmatic.es (98034)

SEAT Cordoba 1.4 Stella 2003, 5 door, hatchback, silver, Vicar leaving Spain, quick sale price 3,500 euros. Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145) FABULOUS Skoda Fabia 2008 1.4i 16v (Young), 5 door hatchback, low kms. Trendy in black, air con, one lady owner leaving Spain. Buy a bargain at 6,995 euros. Gordon Robertson 608 658785 / 952 832 173 (98145) AMERICAN Dream Machine 4x4 SUV Automatic Cadillac 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury, 7 seater, 2006 model. Ivory white with black leather, full opening glass roof, cost over 70,000 euros new. Spanish plates, be quick for this big boy at 13,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145) AUTOMATIC /Tiptronic Mercedes 320 CLK Coupe Avantgarde, 2002 model with full Mercedes service history, 115,000kms. 2 owners from new, kept in immaculate condition, blue with black leather, alloy wheels, climate/cruise control, CD player, you won’t buy better, 7,995 euros. Samantha or Gordon Robertson 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (98145) GREAT VALUE Peugeot 107, 2010 5 door, one private owner, bought and serviced by Peugeot and still covered by their warranty, air-conditioning, electric windows, metallic silver, blue interior, only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (98211)

MASSIVE DISCOUNT: BMW Convertible !!! (new model) 120 Inj 2008, one private owner, bought and serviced by BMW Marbella as new, paid 31,000€, metallic gold, light tan half leather interior, black soft top, alloys, great sound system with Ipod connection, was 18,995€, now only 16,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (98211) CONVERTIBLE Renault Megane 2000 2.0ltr, one private owner, with only 23,000klm. Bought and serviced in Renault Fuengirola, have great fun for only 2,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (98211) CITROEN C5 2008, 5 door, 1.8 Inj from private owner, only 44,000klm (30,000mls), new ITV (MOT), metallic graphite gray, climate control, cruise control, light/wiper sensors, alloy wheels and lots more. A fantastic family or business car. Price slashed, was 7,500€, now only 6,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (98211)

WANTED. All cars, vans, motorbikes and quads. Any registration LHD or RHD in Spain. Cash paid. Prompt collection. 952 963 025 / 663 604 303 (98073)

Music PROFESSIONAL LIVE MUSIC for any event. Solo Spanish guitar to dance band. Weddings a speciality. Details David 687 627 434 (Not an Agent) (93615)

Personal PRETTY, well educated lady, 47, blonde, single, enjoys travelling, cooking, swimming etc in search of attractive gentleman. Responses to worldtraveller1500@gmail .com (99339)

Pest Control

Multiservices MULTISERVICES. General building & reforms. Painting, gardening, pool cleaning, all areas covered. Free Quotation! 647 874 547 (95493)

Painter/Decorator

NEED A CAR? - Can’t get credit? - Self employed? - Why not “Rent to Own” your next car? - No loans, no credit checks. HispAuto.com 952 564 912 (98107) WANTED all cars. Any registration, runners or non runners. Embargos no problem. Call now, cash waiting. 687 049 592 or 622 156 022 (96878)

PEST CONTROL. Legal Full Certificates. British 952 449 591 Graham (see our module above) (97919) T1 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 (95515)

INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 153, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 153 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (95302)

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MECHANICS BRITISH MOBILE MECHANICS. Fully qualified, home visits, reasonable prices and repairs for all cars. ITV’s 80€ we come to you 951 400 189 www.mbcmechanics.com 695 913 592 (101500) THE BRITISH MOBILE MECHANIC. Call Steve 605 407 369 or 951 775 554. Full workshop facilities, ITVs, all repairs on all vehicles. No gimmicks (105601)

REGISTRATION CAR TRANSFERS AND IMPORTS PROBLEMS WITH EMBARGOS ON ROAD TAX? SAME DAY COLLECTION OF PAPERS. ENGLISH SPEAKING. PLEASE CALL 633 271 274 (101382)

WANTED WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (96496) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (101382) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (101382)

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PAINTING and Decoration. Tidy Service Guaranteed. Free Estimate! References Available. 690 049 011 (95493) RAINBOW PINTURAS. English, reliable, professional, painting and decorating company. Free quotations, all areas, all size work undertaken. Tel. Daniel 628 066 308 www.rainbowpinturas.com (101316) IF YOU JUST want the job done, then call the rest. But if you want it done right, then call the best. Sam, simply the best. 35 years experience, 17 years in Mijas. 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (99300) PAINTER & DECORATOR. Lounges from 120€, bedrooms, halls 60€. Call Dennis, Calahonda. 670 774 527 (97987)

Pensions FINDING THAT OLD or forgotten UK pension could increase your retirement income. Contact richard@pensiontracing.com (89993)

YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes. Fully vaccinated and neutered, free of charge. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity. Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death. Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (93398)

CHARITIES ANCRAA – The Andalucian Giant Donkey sanctuary is open to the public every Sunday from 11.00am to 2.00pm, free of charge and needs volunteer helpers for all the Andalucian Giant Donkeys. The Sanctuary can be found by taking the N340 from Marbella/San Pedro towards Estepona and leaving at km164 (just after Agro Jardin Vivero Grande) Look for signs for Parque Botanico, about 3kms to Finca Los Pajaritos for the incredibly interesting, informative and educational few hours. Oh! Of course the donkeys do enjoy a cuddle!! You can also visit the web site www.ancraa.org or email mar lene@ancraa.org Tel: 952 790 511 (93318)

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www.euroweeklynews.com 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 who 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 Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319) ACE CHARITY at El Refugio Kennels always needs volunteers to help with dog walking. Its good exercise, a couple of hours any morning of the week. Foster and permanent homes also needed for our many inmates! Vivien 639 991 079 (93320) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desparately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 665 682 919 or 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317) ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, DROP YOUR CHILDREN OFF FOR THE KIDS CLUB ON A SATURDAY, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY

TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB. VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG INFO@HORSERESCUESPAIN.ORG ARCHRESCUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:- 635 798 219 OR 656 935 613 OR 620 175 828 (93322)

PET TRANSPORTATION by air. Complete service from professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (95269)

GROOMING

PHOTOGRAPHER professional service, weddings, events, glamour portfolios, families. 600 545 032 gary@yourweddingmoments.com (101645)

PAWS & CLAWS. Professional dog & cat groomers. All breeds welcome, large or small. Based in Alhaurin el Grande. Contact Berwyn 605 321 903 (101373)

KENNELS EURODOG Boarding Kennels and Cattery. Under new ownership, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Long/short term. Mijas Costa 952 464 947 / 697 731 171 www.eurodogspain.com (89637) SPECIAL PROMOTION for new clients at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Dogs 10€ per day plus IVA. Tel: 952 112 978. www.cat-and-dog-world.com (95269) PETCARE PET HOTEL. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Air conditioned kennels available. Introductory offers for new clients. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcarespain.com (98147) COOL KENNELS AND CATTERY. Air conditioned. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. LAGU NAKENNELS@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (100345) STEFANIE’S KENNELS AND CATTERY, Estepona. Fully licensed, Junta approved, est. 1986. Viewing welcomed 952 790 943 w w w. s t e fa n i e s ke n n e l s . c o m (100259)

Pet Insurance PROTECTAPET. Spain’s leading pet insurance. 965 756 371. info@protectapet.eu (95962)

Pet Transport PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or email us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (95495) THE DOG MOVER. Licensed professional transporters. Two handlers, so dogs never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.moveyourdog.com (89749) LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR PET TRANSPORT. WE OFFER A SERVICE TO TRAVEL WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR PETS/FURNITURE. ALL PETS TRAVEL WITH US IN AIR CONDITIONED PEOPLE CARRIERS. CALL FOR PRICES. 952 160 096 / 665 150 227 WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM (87192)

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Property for Sale

EL SOTO DE MARBELLA (lowest priced apartment), large, immaculate two bedroom fully furnished corner ground floor apartment with 80m2 private garden. Prestigious development with on-site restaurant, 9 hole golf course, gym, sauna, tennis and spa, set in beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Final price, bargain only 145,000 euros. Tel Paul 627 134 866 (92607)

ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (101721

Photographer

PARK HOME for sale due to ill health, 2 bedrooms, dining / kitchen, large lounge, fully furnished. Small secure site €25,000 ono. For more info: simmoc1941@yahoo.co.uk or call 634 359 716 (101459)

PHOTOSHOOTS from €75, www.photographerspain.com, Diane 654 013 973 (101379)

PHYSIOTHERAPIST that comes to your home, registered and fully qualified. 20 euros for half an hour, 35 euros for one hour session + IVA. Tel Maaike: 622 784 873 (98190)

PLAYA FONTANILLA, next to all amenities, 200 metres from beach. Duplex apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen and terrace, pool. Excellent location. Price 169,000 euros. Jennie Roberts 610 530 733 (101553)

Plumbing

NEED a Qualified Plumber? No call-out charge. Call Vinny 662 682 220. www.costaplumber.es (100058) T1 RETIRED REGISTERED PLUMBER / DRIVER. Needs beer money, any job considered. Free advice, lowest rates. Chris 652 665 380 (93499) PLUMBER: Water heaters repaired, replaced same day. Full bathroom and kitchen reforms, previous work can be seen. References available. Mark Allan 608 454 778 / 952 937 244 (98029) LEAK detection using ultrasound technology, domestic leaks our speciality. Perfectos leak detection 951 047 399 / 622 939 151 (98195) THE IRISH PLUMBER for all your plumbing requirements, all areas covered. 7 days, reasonable rates. 605 206 394 (97993)

Private Detectives ALL TYPES of investigations for companies and individuals. 630 313 814. info@secdetectives.es / www.secdetectives.es (101519)

Professional Services ASSISTANCE WITH bureaucratic and paperwork issues, tax & Legal advice. 681 107 418 www.easylifespain.com (93541)

PRIVATE DETECTIVE DETECTIVES PRIVATE, Entrellaves (1958), Marbella. All types investigations. www.en trellaves.es. 669 021 002 (98143)

K1 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Free marketing. Key holding from 3€ per week to full management. Cleaning 7€ per hour, pools 15€. “Your investment is safe in our hands”. John 952 447 594 / 691 949 398. www.koneproperty.com (98024) WE LOOK AFTER YOUR PROPERTY WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN SPAIN. REGULAR INSPECTION VISITS, MEET AND GREET, MANY OTHER SERVICES. SEE WEBSITE WWW.COSTACARE PROPERTYMANAGEMENT.COM OR PHONE 622 200 336 (100422)

Property to Let

SELLING? We have buyers waiting for properties like yours. Call Personal Property Finder today. 952 477 205 (97795)

Physiotherapy

PROFESSIONAL Plumbing Solutions SL. Electric boiler specialists, English plumber (0034) 952 492 297, (0034) 666 918 387 www.plumberin spain.com (101357) T1

NEED A UK BASE? 2 bedroom bungalow in Kent. £25,000. 965 696 113 ron-elliott1@hotmail. co.uk (99181)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (100017) GREAT OPPORTUNITY. TORREBLANCA. Ideal detached villa offering two self contained separate levels - main upper level 3 beds/1 bath - lower level 1 bed/1 bath, ideal for rental or elderly person/teenager/guests. Large plot - private swimming pool and spacious garage - quiet residential area. Original asking price €299,500 - no agents fees, now €240,000. Viewing recommended - 647 647 629 (101501) ELVIRIA PLOT. 1,530M to build villa 305M. Legal. Bargain. €179,500 951 242 777 db@marbellabc.com (98046) URGENTLY WANTED! Properties for sale, short & long term rent. Clients waiting. 658 451 620 (101546) MARBELLA centre, first line beach. 3 beds, 3 baths. Suitable for cash buyer. Price €250,000. 671 244 683 (95518) BENALMADENA detached villa in Torremar. Full sea views. 3 bed, 2 baths, pool, garden, parking. Separate outbuilding. 299,999€. 647 585 490 (100496) PARK HOME for sale due to ill health, 2 bedrooms, dining / kitchen, large lounge, fully furnished. Small secure site €25,000 ono. For more info: simmoc1941@yahoo.co.uk or call 634 359 716 (101459) BUNGALOW. 140m2 - plot size 2500m2. 2 large bedrooms, large kitchen, large utility room, extra large lounge. Air conditioning hot and cold. Chiclana de la Fontera, Cadiz. 956 531 751. 3 outbuildings and a swimming pool. (101461) EL ROSARIO beachside, 3 bedroom bungalow, open plan. 190,000€ plus mortgage, no qualifying. Call 639 631 807 (97961)

5 BED, 5 bath, country house, fantastic elevated plot. Ideal B & B, equestrian etc. Cartama. Was 300,000€, now 275,000€. 90% finance! Tel: 699 199 805 (98020) BENALMADENA Costa. Townhouse, 3 bedroom, for sale, close to beach. www.casangela.co.uk (100157)

Property Management DREAMLIFE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. We believe in a hands-on, personal approach. We recognise individual requirements and tailor the management to meet those special needs. Covering various areas on the Costa del Sol. Please contact Sam on 952 885 600 or visit our website www.dream lifeproperty.com for more information on our services. (96357)

WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM Inland property rentals. Long or short term, holidays. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (100017) PENTHOUSE APARTMENT, Formentera del Segura, C o s t a B l a n c a – Sleeps 4. Within 5 minutes drive of the beautiful beaches of Guardamar, 5 golf courses within 20 minute drive. Bath/shower, lounge, kitchen/diner. Fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher & full utensils, TV, DVD. Large terrace with spectacular mountain views. Outdoor furniture, BBQ, sun beds & plunge pool. Many extras including golf clubs & bikes. From only 175 Euros per week. For details email davidrowland30@hotmail.co. uk Tel 634 365 221 - 634 358 290 (TVJ) MARBELLA centre, rooms to let. 671 244 683 (95518) ALHAURIN EL GRANDE Immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath countryhouse, pool, orchard. 750€ FabFincas 692 151 931 (101516)

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www.euroweeklynews.com ALHAURIN EL GRANDE Imposing 4 bed 4 bath 450 metre house, garden, pool, basement. 1,400€ neg. FabFincas 692 151 931 (101516) Nr La Duqesa Port - 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. UK TV, garage, communal pool. 5 mins walk to beach. 400 euro per month. HaciendaGuadalupe - 3 bed, 2 bath apartment overlooking country. Communal pool, UK TV, underground parking. 500 euro per month. Tel: 678 307 622 (101254) BEAUTIFUL country house in Guaro. Front covered porch area, large living room with open fire, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom with shower. Extras: Entrance gates, fully fenced, close to main road, storage room/utility room, pool and lovely views. Built: 90m2. Land 1,000m2 Price: 650€. TLF: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F791) (96429) PRETTY 2 bedroomed country house in Coin. Front covered porch area (45m2), living room with wood burner, American kitchen, 1 bathroom with shower. Extras: parking for 2 cars, fully fenced, entrance gates and a 25m2 shed/storage room. Unfurnished. Built 65m2. Land: 500m2. Price 500€. TLF: 656 917 342 (REF AQ_F-790) (96429) STUDIOS from 350€ pm to luxury villas for rent. Short/long term. Puerto Banus to Nueva Andalucia. 658 451 620 (101546) LONG TERM rental, super prices, no commission, apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas. Coast and inland. Tlf. 679 111 522 (100022) VILLA for rent. 3 bedrooms, 700€, swimming pool, 20,000 m2. 634 178 784 / 664 686 653 damisa123@yahoo.es (99316) BENALMADENA COSTA. Summer rentals near beach. 1 or 2 bedroom from 250 euros/week. 666 517 479 (101342)

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www.costarents.com over 900 properties for long term rent 671 093 925 (100338)

WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM . Vehicle leaving Spain on 9th / 19th / 28th of each month, returning 10th / 20th / 29th of each month. Prices from £90 per cubic metre. Cars £525, bikes £325, jetskis/boats from £525, dogs £395, cats £295. All animals travel with us in air conditioned people carriers. 952 160 096 / 665 150 227 (87192)

Removal/Storage

RENTAL/SALE villas, apartments from 300 euros. All areas. 634 178 784 / 664 686 653 damisa123@yahoo.es (99316) MARBELLA BANUS CENTRE. Apartment 2-3 bedrooms, pools, garage. Private garden. Tel: 34 637 439 222. bravoele zovic@gmail.com (98124)

MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout 2012. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01543 467 777 & see www.elite-european.com (93139)

LOS BOLICHES, 3 bed, 2 bath, 550€. 634 178 784 / 664 686 653 damisa123@yahoo.es (99316)

Pumps WATERWELLS.ORG waterwell drilling, well pumps, irrigation, pump tests, pressure pumps. Waterwells.org /Sondein SL. Established on the coast since 1995. Web page www.waterwells .org.uk. Enquiries info@wa terwells.org.uk. 629 978 801 (Fax) 952 793 250 (98077)

Refrigeration REFRIGERATION/AIR CONDITIONING. Service and repairs. Fridges, bottle coolers, display cabinets. Same day 24 hr repair service. Tel. 627 769 969 (98048)

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 3rd August. Space available. Tel. 639 928 090 (100298) MULTIMOVERS CdS, local, international and overseas removals and storage. 952 423 128 or visit www.multimovers. com (93474)

N AT I O N A L INTERNATIONAL

REMOVALS Local and International. Full and part loads taken please call 952 816 582 www.focus-transport.com FLORIDA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (100461) USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (100461) DUBAI SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (100461) SOUTH-AMERICA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (100461) MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage. Local or to and from UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience. For free quotation, telephone. 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (100030)

SG Transport. Local removal specialists. National and international moves. Furniture shop deliveries. Goods insured, 2 3.5t vans with tail lift. Ikea collections. Contact Simon on 661 544 077 / 952 461 074 or email info@simongeetransport.com (101732) THE MARBELLA Removal Company. Movers, packers, storers. Local, Europe, worldwide. Call Graham 636 555 519 www.shippin grus.com (97814) TRUCK leaving for the UK 18th July. Collections from UK arranged. Space available at discounted rates. Call: 678 643 727 (93125) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www. universalremovals.com. Tel: 951 247 834 (100499)

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Removals & Storage

MAN AND VAN VAN AND MAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. 20€ per hr. Paul: 622 793 989 (93355) MANVAN REMOVALS 20 euros/hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from 10 euros/week. Telephone David 696 810 618 (89629) MAN & VAN, no job too small, 661 544 077 (101732) EUROPE / UK fortnightly, full or part load service. David 696 810 618 (89629) MAN & VAN Removals and transport, all areas covered 100% reliable 952 816 582 (100423) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. 20 euros per hour. 677 251 025 (91628) MAN & VAN, local moves & deliveries, 25€ per hour, no hidden charges. 666 343 000 A TO Z TRANSPORT. Costa del Sol based. Will travel to any European destination. Removals, deliveries, collections, etc. IKEA collections. No job too small, 30 years experience. From 25 euros per hour. Contact Billy 605 321 903 www.atoztransport andsolutions.com (98196)

STORAGE REMOVAL BOXES Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) BRITANNIA SOUTHERN. Excellent range of quality packing materials on sale: boxes, bubble wrap, paper and tape. Tel: 952 470 707 www.southern.es (97960)

Rental Prop Wanted www.costarents.com properties urgently required for long term rent, clients waiting. 671 093 295 (100338)

Roller Shutters ACE OF SHADES - Security Shutters, various colours available inc. wood effect. For security and sun protection. Tel: 952 493 414 / 671 732 204 / aceofshadeslacala@hotmail. com (101730)

CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (101611)

FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (86046)

WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens, etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business English 646 066 351 (100345)

Sewing ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judeinspain@hot mail.com (100047)

Signs & Designs SIGN D SIGN, Shop Signs, Vehicle Signs, Banners, Large Format Printing, Window Signs & Posters: Tel: 951 261 022 / 603 464 582 www.signdsign.es (96269)

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EXPERIENCED Telesales staff required for immediate start in Fuengirola. Full time and part time shifts available. COMPETITIVE RATES OF PAY for the right candidates. Weekly paid. Please call Jennifer on 664 415 342.

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POOL MAINTENANCE and repairs, friendly and reliable service. Estepona to Malaga and Inland. Special offers on re-grouts and heaters for 2011 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 sparklenripple @hotmail.com www.sparklenrip ple.net (86211) T3

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TV & Video MR NICE-SKY. Dish realignments. Sky Installations. Fair Price. Second hand equipment wanted. Tel Jim 652 023 012 (97770) T1 49 EUROS freeview Sky boxes, Pace, known to be the best in Spain, even in low signal areas. Comes with remote control. Can deliver. 59 euros Sky + boxes, record live tv. 89 euros Sky + HD boxes pause, watch and record live tv in HD. Sky cards available for extra free channels. Also TV contracts available. Please call Paul 603 265 499, paul.ali3@btinternet.com (98022) T2 SKY PROBLEMS / Installers don’t turn up when they promise to? Can’t or won’t sort out your satellite problems? Then call Steve @ Scansat. We supply and install full Sky Systems, Digiboxes, Dishes, Sky cards UK/Irish. Dish relocations and TV extensions. For a fast reliable service call Steve 676 533 209 problem solved! (100436) NO FIX NO FEE ! Missing TV channels or poor reception? Been told it’s normal in Spain? Well it’s not! For these types of problems or for a new Sky or any European satellite system. Call us today 627 955 728 / 627 955 648 www.matrixsolu tions.tv (97947)

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