the Sell your property THIS WEEK with an online ad reaching thousands for just
49,99 euros www.allabout andaluciaproperty.com
olive press
Telephone: 951127006
THE first ever case of ‘whatsappitis’ has been diagnosed in Granada after a pregnant woman arrived in hospital with sore wrists. The 34-year-old had been overusing the messaging service Whatsapp, with doctors noting she spent as much as six hours holding her phone in one day. She is 27 weeks into her pregnancy. Doctor Fernandez-
The good life
FINAL WORDS
Child poverty SPAIN has the second highest child poverty rate in Europe according to a Caritas report. At 29%, it is only beaten by Romania.
Our Venus A 5000-year-old clay figure known as the ‘Venus of Estepona’ is set to become the town’s symbol. On display at the town’s archaeological museum, it was found during a dig in August 2011.
April 2 - April 16 2014
Whatsappitis
(brought to you by the OlivePress)
ANDALUCIA has nabbed the top spot in a list of the world’s ‘Top 20 places for the good life’, rated by UK paper The Telegraph. The Moorish architecture, its churches and pretty fincas, and diverse cultural heritage were among the many cited crowning glories of the region.
Covering Andalucia in 2014 with over 200,000 papers EE (130,000 digital) and around 250,000 visits to the R F website each month… The Olive Press just keeps growing!
www.theolivepress.es
Guerrero, of Granada’s hospital, said the patient had ‘bilateral wrist pain’ and describe it as whatsappitis. “The treatment consisted of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and complete abstinence from using the phone to send messages,” she said. Spanish people use Whatsapp more than any other European country, but doctors are now warning people not to strain their wrists too much.
Oil systems go! Malaga’s new metro has been hailed as a landmark moment for sustainability using olive oil for fuel
OLIVE oil is to be used to power Malaga’s entire new metro network, making it the most environmentally efficient transport system in Europe. The Ministry of Public Works has announced the decision to use olive oil and championed it as a green alternative to electricity. The train network – which should begin carrying passengers this year – will be the largest in the world to employ the cutting edge bio-diesel technology.
You love me so well
A HALF-NAKED woman had to be rescued from a 15 metre deep well by firefighters, after falling into it while having sex. She was found suffering from shock and hypothermia, while her partner had reportedly zipped up his trousers and left. The spot in a park in Ciudad Real is allegedly popular with amorous couples. They did not realise they had loosened the boards covering the well before it was too late. Emergency services received an anonymous call – believed to have been from the fleeing partner – and eventually found her and pulled her out of the well, soaking wet and with no underwear on.
Down the line!
Local environmentalist Chris Stewart - former Genesis drummer-turned-writer - hailed the move as ‘a giant step towards a sustainable planet Earth’. “I’m absolutely thrilled to see Malaga leading the world in terms of sustainability, this is a landmark moment for anyone who loves and cares for the world we live in. “Let’s just hope Boris Johnson and Transport for London are watching closely.” Meanwhile, technology tycoon Sir Richard Branson has also overseen research into the use of olive oil as a power source, with the hope of launching an offshoot company called Extra Virgin. The olive oil will be taken from a variety of co-ops in Ronda, the Axarquia and Guadalhorce valley, in a move which the Junta hope will create more jobs for recession-hit areas. In June 2004 the Junta granted the construction of the Malaga metro, but since then the project has hit many delays. Staff are due to begin training this month and the first two lines will open in summer. NO FOOL: Chris Stewart
Neil’s one night stand QUIRKY politician Neil Hamilton will be giving his UKIP party a European push with a whistle stop visit to Gibraltar next week. Former Tory Hamilton, 65, now campaign manager for UKIP, is helping to launch the party’s European election campaign. Gibraltar comes under the South West constituency. Hamilton, who was recently described by leader Nigel Farage as a ‘Backroom Boy’ will be joined by serving UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall. It is not known if his formidable wife Christine will be joining him.
Nanny on the naughty step A NEW royal nanny looking after Prince William and Kate’s son Prince George is on a Spanish town hall’s ‘name and shame’ list for failing to pay tax. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, 43, has been appointed to keep the royal prince in check but it appears she was far from perfect herself when living in her native Spain. Palencia town hall, in Castilla, lists her as failing to pay tax for two years between May 2007 and July 2008. She has since settled the debts but her name remains on the list. The revelations are bound to cause embarrassment for Borrallo, who only started work a few weeks ago following an intensive and lengthy interview process. She was placed on the non payers register after several failed attempts to make her pay the IBI tax, which is the Spanish equivalent of council tax.
BRITISH DENTAL CLINIC
Implants & Aesthetics
Taking care of all your Dental needs A GRANADA footballer has tested positive for cocaine and will now face a lengthy ban and large fine. Midfielder Dani Benitez, 26, is on loan at Granada from Udinese in Italy who have terminated his contract. The Spaniard tested positive for the recreational drug after Granada’s 1-0 La Liga win over Real Betis in February. During the game he was sent off after playing just 16 minutes as a substitute.
By having specialist dentists in each and every field of dentistry working under the same room in a hospital environment, no matter what the dental problem, we have the expertise to take care of you, whether you have dental phobia or you need just a simple cleaning. Our reputation speaks for itself. Free Intravenous Sedation for Extensive Dental Treatment Do you want to look and feel 10 years younger? We’ve got the answer - visit us for more information CENTRO MÉDICO QUIRÓN, AVDA JESÚS SANTOS REIN NO 19. 29640 FUENGIROLA.
For a Free Consultation - Tel: 952 58 48 58 www.ladentalclinic.es