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Gagged as law kicks in FINES of between €100 and €600,000 for a number of offences come into effect By Eleanor Hawkins Just 10 hours after the controversial new Citizens’ Safety Law referred to as the

Ley Mordaza (or Gag Law) kicked in, Malaga police were demanding ID from demonstrators outside the city courts. The protest was held yesterday morn-

ing (Wednesday 1) as the new law, which will allow fines of between €100 and €600,000 for 44 different offences, came into effect. Turn to Page 2

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Tax rebates THE Spanish Tax Agency will return €6.7 billion to 11,034,000 contributors, after the completion of the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) declaration. A total of 77 per cent re-

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Blue Flags are flying FOUR Estepona beaches have raised the standard Flickr by Kevin O'Mara / Flickr by Sergio Moral.

quested returns have already being carried out. In Malaga, more than 315,000 requests out of 423,963 have so far been paid off (74 per cent of the total).

Summer cover THE Andalucian Health Service will be taking on seven doctors and 10 nurses to cover the extra work expected at eight medical centres in coastal towns throughout the province over the summer.

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The protest coincided with a court hearing for 12 people involved in a protest which was eventually postponed. Angel Narvaez, one of those facing charges, said they had been accused of attending an illegal protest against the new law

and insulting and threatening police officers. “There’s a clear intention to criminalise public protests,” he said. The law allows fines for numerous offences including taking part in unauthorised protests and failing to produce ID when required.

PROUD MOMENT: Lifeguards gather as Susana Aragon hoists the Blue Flag. By Eleanor Hawkins FOUR Estepona beaches are now flying Blue Flags to mark their top condition. The flags, which are only awarded to those beaches which meet certain require-

ments for facilities, information provided, services and water quality, amongst other things, have been raised on El Padron, La Rada, El Cristo and El Saladillo beaches, Councillor Susana Aragon announced. El Saladillo has been awarded the flag

for the first time this year, down to the hard work put in over the past year by all the municipal team, Aragon said. Work continues all year round to keep the beaches in the best possible condition, as they are a main tourist attraction.

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‘Viva San Fermin!’ PAMPLONA prepares for the famous Running of the Bulls

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Peaceful holidays Refugees arrive THE first of 1,300 Sahrawi children who will spend the summer in Andalucia thanks to the ‘Holidays in Peace’ programme have arrived in Malaga. They come from refugee camps in the Western Sahara.

Mayor’s request Legalise homes THE Mayor of Mijas, Juan Carlos Maldonado, has asked the Junta de Andalucia to speed up the process which will legalise 3,000 properties within the town limits by modifying territorial planning laws.

Scottish Fair Promoting the Costa MALAGA and the Costa del Sol will be present at the Europe Summer 2015 Travel Fair in Edinburgh until July 3 promoting the area to the main markets, the UK and Germany.

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ICONIC: Spectacular and chaotic scenes during the San Fermin festival.

By Steve Walsh IN a few days’ time, one of the most iconic, spectacular, chaotic and historic Spanish festive traditions will commence: The Running of the Bulls. The fiestas of San Fermin are celebrated in Pamplona, Northern Spain, from July 6, for a full week. Although they have become synonymous with the seemingly dangerous running of the bulls, the week is also a hive of activity with more than a million people partying and witnessing staged events that pay homage to Saint Fermin.

31,610 is the number of same-sex marriages held in Spain since they were approved 10 years ago. The Civil Code was modified to allow same-sex marriages and adoptions on June 30, 2005, and the changes came into effect on July 3 of the same year.

The Encierro, or, ‘Running of the Bulls’ is the most famous and opening stage of the fiestas. It is the event that makes the fiesta a spectacle that would be unimaginable in any other place in the world. It is also highly controversial. Another aspect of the week’s fiestas is the Saint Fermin Procession, where thousands of people accompany the 15th century statue of Saint Fermin through the old part of Pamplona. The finale to the fiesta is celebrated at midnight on July 14, and the traditional sorrowful tune of the Pobre de Mí (Poor Me) is sung, in a moving, candlelit ceremony.

THOUSANDS of people queued in Girona on Monday morning as casting began for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. The popular TV series will be filmed in the city between September 3 and 18.

Quote of the Week After being faced with the unconceivable, now it is time for silence. Silence and support for the family with the utmost tact,” said Stefen Schneider, the paediatrician who diagnosed Pau, the six-yearold, who has died from diphtheria in Barcelona.

Tourism booms despite the crisis DESPITE the financial crisis the amount of tourist accommodation has risen more than 70 per cent in the past decade. According to the Junta de Andalucia Council for Tourism and Sport, there are now 2,944

establishments including hotels, hostels, guest houses, rural accommodation, apartments and campsites. That is 1,217 more than in 2005. The province has 173,868 available places to stay, and the

quality is better, because whereas in 2005, there were more three-star hotels, now there are 140 four-star hotels and 18 five-star hotels. While there are fewer guest houses, there are more tourist

apartments and country houses, but the number of campsites remains more or less the same. Despite the number of tourists falling at one point during the crisis, things have now improved so much that in past

years, record numbers of visitors have been seen, and this year could be even better. Hoteliers complained they had to put their prices down, but now they can afford to put their prices up a little bit.

More needed MALAGA Province has just 2.3 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, while the average for Spain is 5.5, according to the Nurses’ Union, which estimates that at least 1,000 more nurses are needed in the province.

Councillor charged Awaits trial RONDA councillor Josefa Valle has been charged with paying for a private holiday to Cuba with money for an urban development project which was received in June 2009. She will have to appear before the local court.

More tourists Many from UK IN May this year, 110,182 UK tourists visited Malaga Province, 13 per cent more than in the same month last year. Meanwhile, there were 6.8 per cent more German tourists, 34,322 in total.

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A Thomson triumph for Malaga Port BRITISH cruise line company will include the destination on its 2016 itinerary

European Press 54 Russian Press 55 Finance 57 - 62 Stocks 58 Leapy Lee 75 Daily TV 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 Street Talk 83

SAILING IN: Thomson Cruises will embark an estimated 56,000 passengers on 26 ships. By Eleanor Hawkins

Our View 87 Colin Bird 87 Mike Walsh 87 Letters 90 Time Out 91 - 94 Cassandra Nash 98 Nora Johnson 98 Health & Beauty 99 - 103 Food 104 - 110 Pets 111 Homes & Gardens 112 Property 113 Services 114 - 119 Classifieds 120 - 129 Motoring 130 - 131 Sport 133 - 136

MALAGA port has finally received good news as Thomson Cruises has announced its routes for 2016, which will see the Thomson Spirit based in the

56,000 passengers are expected to board the cruises in Malaga

port from May to October. An estimated 56,000 passengers will be travelling to the Costa del Sol to embark on 26 cruises with Malaga as their base port. The British cruise company

tried Malaga out in March and April last year with seven cruises operating from the port and obviously liked what it saw. Although it will be promoted in Spain, the UK market is the main target for these cruises.

Best summer yet for the Costa THE Costa del Sol could well be in for its best summer yet with an estimated 5.6 million tourists expected to visit between June and September.

The figure is 4.5 per cent higher than last year, Tourism Costa del Sol leader Elias Bendodo said, and the increase will be partly down to the fact that

national tourism is on the up as Spanish families finally begin to feel confident enough to spend on holidays. Airlines have programmed

more than 69,300 commercial flights over the summer, Bendodo reported, and should help the coast reach its goal of 10.5 million tourists for 2015.

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Port offer presented BRITISH investment fund Indico PLC has put forward an offer to by the dry port of Antequera, to construct a large logistic centre in the town.

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Costa welcomes first flood of summer visitors JULYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S first week to bring in 700,000 passengers

Sales on up SALES of leisure boats in Malaga Province have rocketed by 25 per cent between January and May of 2015, if compared with the same period of 2014, according to the data released by the National Association of Nautical Businesses (Anen).

July 4 party MIJAS PUEBLO is celebrating all things American this weekend for the Friendship Days with the USA. Festivities will run from 7pm to midnight on both Saturday 4 and Sunday 5.

HEATING UP: Aena airport authority said almost 4,000 flights would arrive in Malaga. By Eleanor Hawkins

THE summer holidays have started and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is welcoming the first avalanche of visitors expected this summer coinciding

with the start of July. An estimated 700,000 passengers on almost 4,000 flights were due to arrive between Saturday, June 27, and July 6, Aena airport operators announced, with the busiest days expected to be both

Saturdays (June 27 and July 4). On June 27, 391 flights arrived at or departed from the coast with 66,752 seats available, while this Saturday (July 4) 383 are planned, providing 64,918 seats.

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Arrests for watch robberies THREE young, Italian men have been arrested by National Police for allegedly stealing luxury watches in Marbella. Authorities reported that they had arrived in the Cost a del Sol t o spend a f ew days on holiday, staying at a hotel in La Carihuela (Torremolinos). The suspects are reported to have picked the victims in the area of Puerto Banus and Nueva Andalucia, chasing them to steal the watches and using violence when needed. Police have not been able to retrieve any of the three watches the suspects are believed to have stolen. One of them was priced at â&#x201A;Ź80,000. Two of t hem have been remanded in custody while the other one has been released.

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Viagra haul LOS BARRIOS police have confiscated 119 sachets of liquid viagra which were not authorised for use in Spain. Officers stopped a car spotted speeding and found the drug hidden between 200 packets of smuggled cigarettes.

One hurt A ROAD traffic accident in Antequera left one person injured, the Provincial Fire Department reported. The victim sustained a severe head injury and was attended to at the scene after being rescued from the vehicle.

Lotto luck FIVE winning tickets were sold for the National Organisation for the Blind in Spain (ONCE) lottery in in the Palma-Palmilla district of Malaga, with total prize money amounting to €150,000.

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More airport strikes called WEEKEND walkouts by air traffic controllers could affect high-season tourists By Eleanor Hawkins COSTA del Sol visitors may be facing delays and frustration as Spanish air traffic controllers have announced another four days of partial strikes for this month. The strikes are called for July 1112 and 25-26 due to what the controllers claim is a lack of will on Enaire’s part to reach an agreement regarding the punishment 61 controllers from Barcelona received for closing air space in 2010. The strikes will take place from 10am to 1pm on July 11 and 25 and from 5pm to 8pm on July 12 and 26. The controllers are also calling for the Spanish air management company to reinstate a controller from Santiago de Compostela who was dismissed after the event almost five years ago. This month’s strikes follow others held on June 8, 10, 12 and 14 which had very little impact on flight activity, according to the authorities as the government demanded a minimum service of 70 per cent.

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MALAGA AIRPORT: Passengers could face travel disruption.

USCA union representatives have said that they are open to negotiations

but claim there is little wish to do so on the part of the management com-

pany, meaning reaching an agreement has so far been impossible.

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Rural fire A fire that broke out near the cemetry in Coin on Tuesday evening was finally put out at 11.30pm after a helicopter and 20 firefighters worked for four hours to combat the flames, Infoca forest firefighting service reported.

Age Care TRAVEL entrepreneur Valeria Hirst will be giving a talk on her travels in Spain for Age Care at the Baptist church in Calahonda on Tuesday, July 7 at 11am. For more information contact 952 933 409 or info@agecarecosta.org

4th of July THE American Club of Estepona is holding Independence Day celebrations at its club on Calle San Roque at 2pm on Saturday July 4.

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Stray cat numbers causing controversy in Estepona

Torremolinos owners pay the highest land tax

ASSOCIATION calls for a municipal shelter to be set up

HOME-OWNERS in Torremolinos are the ones who splash more cash to pay the land tax (IBI), as it is the highest of the whole Malaga Province. Torremolinos holds the highest IBI fee by far: 1.16 per cent on urban properties, while the second highest was found in Rincon de la Victoria and registered 0.962 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Finance Ministry. Torremolinos, Rincon de la Victoria and Marbella are at the top of the list, with Marbella going from 1.08 per cent in 2013 to 0.9 per cent currently. Torremolinos has also scored amongst the 18 municipalities with the highest capital gain fees, together with Malaga city, Alhaurin de la Torre, Benalmadena and Casares, amongst others.

By Maria Jose Fernandez THE proliferation of stray cat communities in Estepona is causing concern amongst residents and animal rights associations. The Asociacion Gatos y Amigos (Cats and Friends Association) is being inundated with animals and said they were not able to find shelter for all of them. “There are many cats on the streets and this issue is not being met with solutions. We need a municipal refuge where animals can stay while we find them a family,” said Michelle Chown, founder of the association. She continued: “Currently, there are only five families giving shelter to stray

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ON THE STREETS: A growing number of strays.

cats, and they cannot have more than two or three cats at the same time because they don’t always get on. We need more families to volunteer.” Michelle explained that she constantly receives calls from residents advising that a new stray group of cats has appeared in the area, but they do not have the means to help by themselves. In total, there are 50 affiliates who feed, sterilise and find a home for the cats, all funded with their own money or through fundraising. The founder also criticised the fact that not only is this voluntary service not being encouraged, but it could also represent fines of up to €300 for those seen feeding stray cats.

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Party time VEGA Santa Maria in Pizarra is holding its annual street party from tomorrow, Friday 3, until Sunday, and everyone is invited. Events begin at 7pm, with music, dancing and activities planned with free parking.

Old times A MEDIEVAL market is running from today, Thursday 2, until Sunday at Benalmadena’s Plaza de la Mezquita from noon to 2pm and 5pm to midnight. Entertainment will include children’s games, activities and music.

Go Basque BASQUE councillors for Financial Development and Competitiveness and for Culture and Sport, Arantza Tapia and Cristina Uriarte, inaugurated events to promote tourism in the Basque Country.

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BUSY: Spanish cities like Madrid will see heavy traffic heading for the Costas.

Summer has hit the roads CHECKS will also be carried out on the state of vehicles By Eleanor Hawkins TRAFICO, the Spanish traffic authority, begins this year’s summer campaign tomorrow (July 3) and is set on reducing the number of deaths on the country’s roads over the holiday period, which last year

reached 220 nationwide. With an estimated 81.5 million users due to hit the roads across the country between July and August, with 43 per cent of them heading for the southern and eastern coasts, the Guardia Civil will be out in force.

Along with the usual speedtraps and drink and drug tests, checks will also be run on the state of vehicles and apart from obvious signs things including tyre pressure will be examined. Trafico director Maria Segui explained that as 80 per cent of

fatal accidents are registered on secondary roads, these are where officers will be carrying out 80 per cent of checks and tests, and also announced that the 1,500 stretches of Spanish roads where the most accidents happen will have radars put in place to control speeding.

CARLOS Haya Hospital A&E doctors have ended a 36-day strike to avoid the system collapsing, Csif union has announced. The union’s health department leader Antonio Osorio said: “As an exercise in responsibility we have decided to end the strike to avoid citizens being affected over the summer, the A&E system collapsing and us being blamed for it.” The doctors have agreed between them to go back to work, but haven’t ruled out striking again in mid-October if negotiations with hospital management do not progress. The management has agreed to create a committee to analyse the doctors’ needs. “Both parties have agreed to accept the conclusions the committee reaches,” Osario said. Doctors will however continue to protest on the first Monday of each month, and Csif will continue requesting full time contracts for six doctors currently contracted for just 33 per cent of the working day.

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Pupils’ art ALOHA College proudly displayed pupils’ work at its annual public art exhibition in San Pedro, were one particularly talented pupil was even offered €500 to buy one of his pieces.

Safe swim THE municipal swimming pool in Manilva is open to the public from 11am to 8pm every day until August 31. Two lifeguards will be on duty to ensure safety, Sports Councillor Agustin Vargas said.

Five in crash FIVE people were taken to hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday 1) with minor injuries after two vehicles collided on Malaga City’s Camino de la Corta, emergency services reported.

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Biggest tourism engines on Costa also the poorest FUENGIROLA, Torremolinos and Marbella households are worst off By Maria Jose Fernandez DESPITE living in towns which receive the largest number of tourists during the summer, Costa del Sol households do not seem to be benefiting from the economical upturn. The latest data on urban indexes released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) revealed that Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Marbella are amongst the 10 poorest towns in the whole of Spain. The report shows that the average income in Fuengirola is €13,630 per year; in Torremolinos the number amounted to €15,934 while in Marbella it’s €16,493. These figures are four times lower that the first municipality of the list, Pozuelo de Alarcon in Madrid. Spain’s capital average income was €21,056. In addition, Fuengirola and Torremolinos are amongst the 15 towns where the highest unemployment rate

FUENGIROLA: The town with the lowest average income. was registered in 2014. The study also warns about the dependence of the Costa del Sol on tourism, as opposed to the lack of industry businesses.

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Pay rise for the mayor Flickr by Peep Squeak

The province lives on the restaurant and hotel industries, two of the sectors which have seen the starkest deterioration in employment conditions.

THE mayor of Coin, Fernando Fernandez, will have to increase his salary by €460 per year to meet the Local Administration Streamlining Law, the council has announced. This means the mayor, who has said he will not be putting in expenses, will earn a gross salary of €55,000 per year, while the deputy mayor will earn €40,000. After a plenary session to agree salaries, the mayor explained that although these had been increased slightly taxpayers would not be affected. In fact, as the councillor taking a post at the provincial government would not be receiving a municipal salary, about €800 less would be spent, Fernandez explained.

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ELEGANT TRANQUILLITY: The fabulous venue will make you believe you are in the Hamptons, with its modern light décor and natural materials.

Del Mar opens every day for lunch and dinner Del Mar, the laid-back yet elegant beach club of Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa, Marbella, reopens this Friday July 3rd. The fabulous venue will make you believe you are sitting in the Hamptons, with its modern, light décor and natural materials oozing elegant tranquillity. From 11am till midnight Del Mar serves Mediterranean style snacks, lunch and evening dinner by the sea. Guests can spend all day on the beach enjoying lunch on the

large decking area which is kept cool by a huge canopy, or lounge on the sofas with a plate of fresh sushi. Sunset hour is for sipping a cocktail at the beach bar with friends. For those who wish to escape the mid-afternoon heat, you can relax inside Del Mar, where floor to ceiling open windows make guests still feel like they are on the beach, but with the refreshing coolness of an air conditioned restaurant. The Del Mar kitchen has a diverse menu; lunch and dinner

COOL AND SHADY: The deck with sea views.

is an eclectic mix of Oriental and Southern Spanish gastronomy, featuring a variety of freshly-caught fish served in many ways: sushi, ceviche, tartare or more traditional Andalucían style, such as chargrilled sardines. A large selection of salads and meats from the grill completes the menu. The sushi chefs are kept busy every day producing the most delicious and innovative sushi, the Crazy Roll being a firm favourite. Fresh fruit cocktails prepared

by our experienced barman plus a large selection of wine chosen by our sommelier complement the cuisine and can be sipped into the magical early hours, under the twinkling stars. The long summer ahead will offer live music every Sunday by resident flamenco chill group Gitane, an afternoon not to be missed. In addition there will be special events all summer long. For reservations please contact 952 820 900 / events@puenteromano.com

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The Ghost of Elvis Presley The Euro Weekly News has the pleasure of announcing the imminent release of the new track Stay a While by Marbella’s Antony Wolfson, written by Mike Stoller (Elvis Presley’s songwriter) By Steve Walsh ONCE in a few generations, we mere mortals are fortunate enough to experience the music of a giant such as Elvis Presley, a music that turned our world around, a music that shaped what we listen to today: Rock ‘n’ Roll. A phenomenon that happens even more infrequently than this w o u l d b e wh e r e th at beautifully talented voice became reincarnated in another. However, as rare as that marvel may seem, it has happened! The legendary songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller, who were responsible for the sweet sorrowful tones of Don’t, through Jailhouse Rock, to the hip s hakin g Ki n g C r e o l e , have r e c o g n i se d t h e ghostly soul of the King in Antony Wolfson, and blessed him with a song written for Elvis himself. It was Leiber and Stoller who put the magic into the master’s voice. But unfortunately since the passing of Elvis, none has been worthy enough to take up the mantle, until now. Mike Stoller has recently g i v e n t h e so n g S tay a While to Antony to record and release. And that’s what he will be doing later this month. The production and worldwide release of Antony’s track, including the video shoot, will be handled from recording studios in Marbella by the internationally renowned music promoter Tim Knight, whose 50 years’ experience in the industry has seen him work with stars including Shirley Bassey, Status Quo, Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy. Whe n a sk e d , Ti m s aid : “Antony’s gift is probably best summed up by Joe Esposito, Elvis Presley’s road manager, who simply said: “Wow!’.” Kath y We st m o r e l a n d , E lv is Presley’s high voice singer and Antony’s close friend, said: “I love everything he does. He has a beautif u l v o i c e . ” An d G in g e r Alden, Elvis’s ex-girlfriend, thanked him for sharing his beautiful voice with the world. Even

Antony says he can feel the spirit of Elvis behind him.

“Antony’s relaxed performance matches the mood of the song perfectly,” Mike Stoller of Leiber and Stoller, songwriters for Elvis Presley The soulful sound of The King lives on.

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Songwriting duo Stoller and Leiber with Elvis in the mid1950s.

members of Elvis’s family are devout fans. Antony said: “I feel so blessed; all the omens are with me. With a wonderful track from Mike Stoller and the support of Elvis’s friends and family, I can feel his spirit behind me. I know Stay a While is going to be a hit.” Antony Wolfson and his wonderful voice have had a number of high-profile entertainment residencies at the very best hotels and clu b s a ro u n d th e w orld, a nd is now taking Marbella and the Costa del Sol by storm. F in d o u t m o re about Antony Wo lfs o n a n d his m us ic at: www.antonywolfsonmusic.com

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€3,000 fine for bar owner GUARDIA CIVIL seized three protected sea snails which were due to be eaten in a bar in Malaga. In an operation with the Environmental Department and Fishery Inspection Department, the Guardia Civil Nature Protection Service, Seprona, seized the three Charonia Lampas sea snails, the capture and sale of which is banned in Spain. However, the bar owner, who faces a fine of €3,000, claimed they were imported

HIDDEN DRUGS: Were found underneath a false floor.

Hashish haul is caught in passing SHIP was flying under a Congo Republic flag By Eleanor Hawkins AN 85-metre ship trying to smugg l e 1 5 . 7 t o n n e s o f hashish resin across the Mediterranean has been caught by Malaga’s Guardia Civil police force. Close collaboration between Spanish, French and Italian authorities in an aim to fight large-scale drug trafficking in the Mediterranean waters led

to suspicions about the ship, Just Reema, flying under a Congo Republic flag. An Italian aircraft spotted the ship 50 miles south of the Costa del Sol on Sunday, and Guardia Civil and customs officers travelled out and boarded the vessel. The ship’s crew, consisting of six people from Syria and three from India who were later arrested, claimed to be

transporting 1,500 tonnes of salt. After taking the ship to Malaga port to be searched and unloading most of the legitimate cargo of salt from the holds, a false floor was discovered with 500 packages of hashish resin hidden underneath. The ship, crew and drugs have been placed at the disposal of Malaga courts.

Britons arrested after fleeing TWO Britons were arrested for mowing down a Local Police officer when fleeing from a routine checkpoint near Estepona. The events took place near the Diana shopping centre when the police ordered the driver of the vehicle to stop. He reportedly ignored them and when an officer approached the ve-

hicle, went into reverse and knocked him down before fleeing. The officer was taken to Costa del Sol Hospital with a broken leg. A combined effort between National and Local Police resulted in the vehicle being located in Cancelada. The two occupants were caught as they were about to enter a hotel.

from Portugal, where they are not a protected species, and denies having done anything illegal. They measure between 20 and 30 centimetres and are close to extinction. Experts claim they contain a toxin which can be paralysing to humans, but before they became a protected species, they were often eaten in the province. In Malaga, they can be located in rocky areas off Estepona, Mijas and near Rincon de la Victoria.

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Denies culling THE defence for the owner of the Parque Animal shelter in Torremolinos has asked for the case against her to be dropped. She is accused of the mass culling of 2,183 animals in two years, having allegedly given them reduced doses of euthanasing drugs which would make their deaths slow and agonising. The owner, however, claims there is no proof the animals suffered. Her lawyer claims her fundamental rights were violated during the investigation.

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The incredible Bars Bullen Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Having survived breast cancer, Bars is dedicated to women who are going through the same ordeal.

BARS BULLEN is the kind of lady any woman would welcome as her best friend. She exudes serenity, warmth and affection along with a wicked sense of humour; the kind of person you feel you could trust with all your secrets. Bars was a British Airways stewardess in the days when the job meant 24/7 glamour and sophistication. She went on to marry, raise a family and become involved in a number of rewarding roles, one of which was as an assistant to the Sun newspaper’s astrology columnist Mystic Meg. Everything changed for Bars in 2004 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; absolutely everything. Typically, Bars does not dwell too much on the horrors of the disease but rather on the ways by which cancer victims can cope with their ordeal. She said: “I was given a box of make-up and other goodies at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge by the Look Good Feel Better public service programme, and I thought: ‘What a great idea but why stop there?’” Spurred on by the inspiring Dr Patel at Epping Hospital, in 2010 Bars became a co-ordinator for a new service, Fabulous and Beautiful (FAB), helping women to regain confidence in their appearance during and after the ravages of cancer. The disease and the invasive treatment required to get rid of it can change your body shape, hair, eyelashes and eyebrows, skin tone… just about everything a woman might

Bars runs FAB, a service which helps women regain their confidence

BIG PICTURE PERSON: Bars is not someone who gets lost in the detail.

A cancer survivor who inspires others By Jan Gamm

Her friendly and companionable approach is an enormous comfort to the ladies who go to her for help, and it’s all free.

feel is imperative in order to look and feel good. Armed with a team of eight professionals, Bars set about making women feel better. Her approach is friendly, companionable and an enormous comfort to the ladies who go to her for help, and it is all free. This FAB-ulous service

Fact file Name: Bars Bullen Age: Unbelievably 60 plus Family: Married to Fabian with an extended family which includes seven children and seven grandchildren Home town : Liverpool Where now: Wicken Bonhunt in Essex and also Javea Pets: Zara the Siamese cat Languages: English, Spanish, French and German Book or TV: Book Titles : Any good murder mystery Strengths : Calmness and humour Weaknesses : Wine. Specifically New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (it’s organic you know…) is usually given over a three-month period and might overlap with chemotherapy treatment. Now Bars is involved in an exciting new venture for FAB, setting up regular monthly group meetings to help women

in Spain who have been affected by cancer to regain their confidence and wellbeing with the help of other professionals: experts in underwear and prosthetics, nutrition, hair and beauty, and wig specialists. The group is posi-

tive, fun-loving and completely therapeutic; a way for cancer survivors to put their arms around other women going through it and say: “Come on, we know it hurts but you’re not on your own, we’re beside you all the way.” Where does Bars want to be in five years? “Alive and drinking Sauvignon!” A ‘big picture’ person rather than someone who gets lost in the detail, Bars embraces survivors. She feels her greatest hero was her father who lived through the war in Burma yet kept his humour and kindness intact, and she loathes bad manners. “People who don’t say thank you for a gift especially,” she added. The best time of her life? “Ibiza in my late teens! Before cancer…” And she sees her greatest success in her children, whom she raised to be decent adults with high standards. The glamorous, practical and extraordinary Bars Bullen is this week’s outstanding Euro Woman.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Cleaners forced to beg THREE people have been arrested, one in Malaga, for allegedly forcing employees to beg in toilets. In May, National Police learned of irregularities involving a company in charge of cleaning toilets at restaurants in service stations.

STREET MURALS: Depict the history of the neighbourhood.

History on the walls ESTEPONA has added to its artistic murals collection By Eleanor Hawkins A NEW addition to Esteponaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artistic Murals Route depicting local history has been unveiled. The work, by local artist Joaquin Aguil-

era, has been christened Without Memory There is no History and consists of two seven-by-five metre murals on two buildings in the central Solis neighbourhood. The history of the neighbourhood is the theme with a local street and fishing scene

in honour of the fishermen and their families who were moved to the area from El Saladillo at the middle of the last century. With these stunning new additions, Estepona can now boast a total of 28 murals beautifying its buildings.

The company mainly hired Bulgarian people in Orihuela, Alicante, and forced them to ask for money from users of the toilets they cleaned. The detainees, aged between 35 and 43 are charged with exploitation, extortion and crimes against the rights of workers.

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Better exam pass rate THIS year Selectividad (university access) exam results in the province were better than in previous years, with 94.78 per cent passing the general exams. Altogether 7,237 students sat the exams, compared to 7,090 last year.

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The attractions of Malaga to be promoted in The Guardian THE UK’s popular broadsheet’s travel editor is to review what the city has to offer

New kit SAN ROQUE lifeguards have new gear for the summer thanks to Central Lechera Asturiana. Altogether the company has provided 40 uniforms, cushions, flags and awnings.

More stays A TOTAL of 129,951 overnight stays were recorded in Estepona in May, 48 per cent more than the same month last year, the council announced.

Swiss held A MAN who had an arrest order against him registered in Italy was arrested last week in Benalmadena by National Police officers. The 45-year-old Swiss man was wanted for a crime of drug trafficking.

TRAVEL REVIEW: Malaga City and the Pompidou Centre (inset) will be on the itinerary. By Maria Jose Fernandez BRITISH citizens will be able to learn more about Malaga as they turn the pages of British newspaper The Guardian in August. The city’s Tourism Department has invited The Guardian’s travel editor, Jane Dunford, to visit the city and discover all that it has to offer. The trip’s goal is promoting the

cultural, monument and gastronomy tourism in the city. With the information gathered, the journalist will write a review which will be published in the paper in mid-August. It is expected that Dunford will visit the Russian Museum, the Automobile Museum, Picasso’s home, La Concepcion Botanical Gardens and the Pompidou Centre, amongst other locations.

The tourism department continues to develop campaigns in the UK market, which has not stopped growing over the past years. Data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) revealed that last year, 78,407 UK tourists stayed in Malaga hotels, an increase of 13.84 per cent.

Bolin on trial for corruption FORMER Mayor of Benalmadena, Enrique Bolin, is standing trial this week accused of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation. He has appeared in Malaga Provincial Court to answer charges that there were irregu-

larities in the auctioning of vehicles removed from local streets, some of which were later used by the Local Police. He faces seven years in prison and a 14-year ban from holding public office. The auction system was ap-

proved in 2005 in order to cover the expenses incurred by the town hall for keeping the vehicles at the municipal impound. In November 2005, 11 lots of several vehicles were due to be auctioned. However, four lots were allegedly assigned to locals, one was returned to the owner following a donation and the rest were declared null. This was done without the authorisation of the courts, despite the fact that several vehicles had been seized by the authorities. Bolin claims that he had “a lot to do” when he was mayor and so he just “trusted the Local Police” and signed what was put in front of him.

Stolen bikes TWO men were arrested in Malaga for allegedly selling more than 30 stolen bicycles online. The investigation began after a €450 bicycle was allegedly stolen from a garage in Malaga City. The owner claimed to have seen it for sale on the internet several days later. The person selling it was identified and charged with receiving stolen goods.

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Cancer fear leaves staff afraid to work A HIGH incidence of the disease is worrying health centre staff By Eleanor Hawkins INVESTIGATIONS are under way to try and determine whether suspiciously frequent cases of cancer amongst staff at a Malaga City health centre are related. Since the centre opened in the El Limonar district in 2002, 11 cases of cancer have been detected amongst the workforce of approximately 50. Workers have said they are scared to go to work as four colleagues have died of cancer and another seven are currently battling against it, most of them female nurses.

Doctor and Sindicato Medico union representative Carlos Camacho said: “There must be some sort of problem when whereas usually there are three or four cases of cancer per 1,000 people, here it’s worse than in Chernobyl with rates of more than 20 per cent.” After complaints were lodged in 2013 the Junta de Andalucia regional government had tests run on the X-ray machine and the building and informed workers that no problems had been detected, yet they still fear the worst. The workers wait for information but many are asking to be transferred to other centres.

Getting it off their chests A DOZEN mothers protested outside Malaga’s Picasso Museum on Thursday (June 25) against a rule that means they cannot breast-feed their babies inside the building. The mothers gathered to feed their babies outside the museum doors to express their disgust that a number of women had been asked by members of staff to leave or go to the bathroom to breast-feed.

Instigator Yaye Dominguez said: “It has happened many times, but mothers are too embarrassed to kick up a fuss. We wouldn’t want to eat in a bathroom, and neither do our babies.” The mothers, who met on Facebook, said that there are many other establishments which treat them in the same way and they intend to repeat their protest in as many places as possible.

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EU to curtail roaming charges GOOD news for future holidaymakers – roaming charges in the European Union should be a thing of the past by summer 2017. The changes are the result of negotiations lasting more than three years between member states, the European Parliament and the European Commission, looking to establish new rules for mobile phone roaming fees and open internet access. The agreement, which was reached on June 30 after a final negotiation session of more than 12 hours, still has to be confirmed. The agreement would see an end to roaming surcharges in the EU by June 15, 2017. Users can expect to make phone calls, send texts and access data plans in any of the 28 EU states without incurring additional roaming fees. The agreement does come with safeguards to prevent abuses. For instance, opening a mobile phone plan in one country and then permanently relocating would fall outside the intended use of periodic travel. Mobile phone users can expect to start seeing savings as early as 2016, when roaming fees will be reduced to a maximum surcharge of €0.05 per minute for calls, €0.02 for SMSs and €0.05 per megabyte of data. The agreement also aims to ensure internet neutrality, affording all EU citizens access to desired online content and services without discrimination or interference from internet providers. This step is especially important for smaller start-up businesses trying to compete with larger, well-established companies.

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Civisur to stimulate economic growth JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA and town halls plan for economic growth is led by alliance between powerhouse cities of Malaga and Seville flickr by Ayuntamiento de Malaga

By Carol Irving BUSINESS leaders, professionals and local entrepreneurs in Andalucia have launched a lobby group, Civisur, which aims to stimulate economic growth via local business connections between Malaga and Seville. While made up of members of civil society, hence the association´s name, Union Civic del Sur (Civic Union of the South), the group aims to promote common projects in terms of culture, research, infrastructure and urbanism. As it develops it hopes to also attract support from public bodies. In her first visit to Malaga since her new term of office began, Junta de Andalucia president Susana Diaz, gave voice to this support, emphasising that such a lobby group embodies “tremendous potential,” which would link administrative and economic capital and strengthen the ties between Malaga and Seville. The two cities together currently provide 45 per cent of the region’s gross domestic product.

WORKING TOGETHER: Malaga Mayor Francisco de la Torre Prados and Susana Diaz.

Public vote names Caminito del Rey as the ‘best secret corner of Spain’ BARELY three months after its inauguration the Caminito del Rey (King’s Walkway) has been proclaimed as the ‘Best secret corner of Spain.’ Travel search engine Skyscanner has bestowed the worthy title on the pathway thanks to a public vote, beating other attractions such as the town of Albarracin, Cordoba’s Jewish quarter or Vejer de la Frontera, also amongst the top five favourites. This contest has left Andalucia as clear winner as community with largest number of top destinations. Besides the walkway, also noteworthy are Granada’s Alhambra, winner of the ‘Best historical monument’ category, and the Via de la Plata as ‘Best road route’.

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Heinz Ketchup turns blue WHEN a Heinz Tomato Ketchup fan scanned a QR code on the back of a bottle, he found it a little too saucy for his liking. What he t hought was a Heinz competition appeared to show pornographic images instead. The blunder was due to Heinz’s domain name for the real website expiring. An adult entertainment company bought it instead, turning the famous red sauce a murky shade of blue.

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Police crack down on illegal taxis DRIVERS can be liable for a €1,300 fine and legal costs By Staff Reporter MALAGA Local Police have announced that they will immobilise any vehicles which they find operating as taxis without a licence. Changes to laws regarding

Urban and Metropolitan Passenger Transport on Land in Andalucia allow them to immobilise vehicles and impound them until fines of around €1,300 and legal costs for removing them are paid. Licensed taxi drivers in the

Six kilos of hash seized at port A MAN, 31, was arrested when Guardia Civil discovered six kilos of hashish in the petrol tank of his vehicle as he was about to board a ferry to Malaga. The Moroccan, a resident of Toledo, was planning to board the ferry in the North African enclave of Melilla when sniffer dogs alerted their handlers of the presence of drugs. The resin was found hidden in 10 juice bottles inside the tank, and was seized along with the vehicle, while the man was charged with drug-related crimes.

city had been demanding more control on unauthorised vehicles which are being run as taxis in areas such as the airport and the bus and train stations. If the fine and expenses are not paid, the vehicle can be sold at auction or destroyed.

Trial no show A SEARCH and arrest warrant has been issued for the former auditor of Cuevas del Becerro, who is facing 12 years in prison for allegedly stealing €340,000 from the town hall. He failed to appear in court where he was due to stand trial this week on charges of filling in blank cheques which were signed but not authorised by the local government from 2007 to 2009. They were for ‘urgent payments’ but were allegedly paid to him.

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THE lack of staff recruitment to cover for those professionals on annual leave has sparked controversy once again at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Head of the CCOO trades union at the hospital, Juan Antonio Torres, last week denounced the Andalucian Health Authority’s decision to not take on a haematologist for the month of July. This will force the hospital to send flow cytometry (analyses of cells to detect different kinds of cancers and other pathologies) to be tested in private laboratories, presumably in Barcelona.

“Daily, we carry out between eight to 10 tests of this nature in the hospital,” said Torres. “I do not understand that the service would send tests to a private institution to save the wages of a professional: is it better to pay a private laboratory or to replace the haematologist who is going on holidays?” he questioned. Torres affirmed that the authorities have not allowed them to employ a new professional as they said money earmarked for this purpose has already been spent. He concluded: “We cannot allow this privatisation to happen. It will only result in delays in receiving the test results.”

Home insurance combines buildings and contents cover Improving relations MOST home insurance policies cover both buildings and contents against damage occurring to the house or any of its contents. It is usually compulsory for mortgaged houses to take out this type of insurance. Whilst it is possible to contract buildings and contents cover separately, most providers offer them both in a single policy. What is buildings insurance? Buildings insurance covers damage to your house, its foundations, walls, partitions, roofs or ceilings and other parts of the construction that make up your home. It covers the complete rebuilding of these structures in the event of damage beyond your control from storm, flood, fire, smoke, and subsidence or from a third party. Moneylenders or mortgage suppliers insist you take out buildings insurance to secure the loan they have granted you.

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SYMBOLIC: Ambassador Adonts and Mayor Jose Bernal exchange books. MARBELLA has received a visit from Avet Adonts, the Armenian Ambassador, who met Mayor Jose Bernal to discuss improving collaboration to en-

courage mutual investment. The two men exchanged gifts of books, with the ambassador receiving a copy of the Marbella Chronicles and the

mayor given a copy of History of the Armenian People. Bernal said that collaboration with the country would be of great value to the town.

100 drivers speed every day AN average of 100 drivers are caught speeding every day in Malaga City. There are four permanent speed traps in the city, which in 2014 caught 83,969 motorists going above the 50kph speed limit. More than half were not fined because they were not

doing more than 10kph above the speed limit. However, the 37,525 who were fined are considerably fewer than over the past years, especially in 2013, when there were 51,956 speeding fines issued. The place where most people are caught speeding is just before the Puente de las Amer-

icas in Avenida de Andalucia heading towards the city centre, mainly because this is one of the busiest roads, with some 30,000 vehicles per day. The others are located in Calle Pacifico, near the old tobacco factory, in Avenida Pintor Sorolla and in Avenida Valle Inclan.

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Lighthouse bids TWO companies have presented applications and projects to lease part of the Faro de Marbella lighthouse, which will now be studied by the authorities to decide which is best.

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Those hot summer nights getting hotter at Mijas fes CONCERT season gets going with a real swing in Mijas Auditorium By Staff Reporter

Extra flights VUELING is now running flights from MalagaCosta del Sol to Zurich and back on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as part of its summer schedule, which lasts until the last weekend in October.

Craft stalls A CRAFT market will be held at the Finca del Secretario Roman archaeological site in Los Boliches from 7pm to midnight every Friday from tomorrow (July 3) to August 28, the council has announced.

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THE Hot Summer Nights concert season kicked off on a warm Thursday night with an entertaining evening of swing provided by the Andy Peacock Big Band. Mijas auditorium swung to the great music of the 40s and 50s as the 14-piece band played well-known songs like In the mood, and Little brown jug before Chas Burnett joined them to sing swing hits and some more modern songs with the swing treatment: Happy being very popular with the appreciative audience. A special treat during the interval was provided by the Swan School Big Band, 10 very talented young musicians who wowed the crowd with their musical prowess. Friday night saw the music change from jazz to rock, and when Stereo 80 took to the stage opening the evening with Dire Straitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Money for nothing, the audience were on their feet. This Fuengirola-based

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s are stival band surprised people with their authentic versions of 80s classic rock songs from AC/DC, Bon Jovi and more, with many commenting that they were too good to be a support band. After this animated start, George Mileson took to the stage with his ninepiece band for his Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Promising a two-and-ahalf-hour concert, The Boss fans were in for a treat and were soon singing along with George, who made frequent forays into the audience. Hot Summer Nights continue in August with the premier Bon Jovi tribute band ‘Bon Giovi,’ Desperados with an Eagles Tribute and a classic rock night featuring three bands: Echoes of Pink Floyd, Deeper Purple and Stereo 80 (who are the support band for both Bon Giovi and Desperados). Details on www.costadeldisco.com or 952 661 819/667 759 355

Andalucia has poor air quality MALAGA is one of the main contaminating areas in Andalucia due to traffic, according to environmentalists ‘Ecologistas en Accion’. A report regarding the quality of the air in Andlucia found there were six polluting areas in the region. They also include the industrial areas of Huelva and the Bay of Algeciras, and the metropolitan areas of Cordoba, Granada and Sevilla. Tropospheric ozone levels were high throughout the region, with measuring stations registering levels much higher than recommended. In 60 per cent of stations, the levels were higher than recommended on more than 75 days in the year. PM10 and PM2.5 particle levels were also higher than recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) at almost all the stations. The results show that the entire population of Andalucia breathes dangerous air and that the whole region is exposed to ozone levels which damage vegetation.

Not enough doctors CARLOS Haya Regional Hospital in Malaga only plans to employ 14 more doctors for the summer, to work half days or less. They include nine A&E doctors, two for the Intensive Care Unit, two paediatricians for newborns and one for the ICU. Unions have complained that this is not enough, as staff who will be on holiday will not be replaced, leading to a fall in the available health care personnel. This will in turn force beds, floors, surgeries and offices to be closed.

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THE Costa del Sol tourism board has launched a summer tourist fidelity campaign to try and attract visitors back again at other times of year. The campaign will be targeting two million visitors from now until October to

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Encouraging returns inform them on out-of-season attractions and encourage them to come again. A stand at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport will be handing out 400,000 leaflets and offering the chance to enter a draw for a dream holiday valued at about €5,000. JUZCAR: Went blue from head to toe, including the Santa Catalina church.

Happy blueday! THE sleepy village was revitalised in a bright way from town hall to church, was painted and the new era of Juzcar began. Although locals were given the choice of goJUZCAR, better known as the Smurf Village, is ing white again after the promotion continuing to celebrate the fourth anevents ended, they decided to stay niversary of its new look and life. blue and it looks like it was the best June 16 is a special date that will decision if the number of visitors from probably remain in Juzcar history. all over and new businesses springing That was the day, back in 2011, that years have up are anything to go by. the village went blue, Smurf blue. passed since the village went Although celebrations continue, the The sleepy village in the Serrania Smurf blue exact date of the village’s rebirth in de Ronda’s Genal Valley was about to blue was marked with a party, and visbe revitalised in a shockingly large iting Norwegian musicians from the Sunde and bright way. School Band dressed up as Smurfs and paraded After agreeing to host the launch of promothrough the streets to mark the event. tion of the new Smurfs movie, the entire place, By Eleanor Hawkins

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Beach safety UNTIL September, almost 400 lifeguards will watch over the coastline of Malaga Province to allow millions of beachgoers to enjoy a more peaceful time. Also, according to the Health Department, the water conditions are good, based on results of samples taken at 84 points along the coast. In Malaga City alone there will be 200 people to ensure the safety of beachgoer s and t he cleanliness of the beaches and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, there are 75 lifeguards and health care staff on Marbella’s beaches; 40 i n Mi j as; and approximately 20 in Estepona, Benalmadena and Torremolinos.

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Summer Ball crowns successful year MORE THAN 100 people attended the event organised by Friends of the Theatre (FOTA) By community reporter FOTA crowned its most successful year ever with its Annual Summer Ball on Thursday (June 25) at Val-

Routine check leads to drugs seizure A MAN was arrested on Malaga’s motorway after being caught by National Police carrying several stashes of hashish hidden in the doors of a vehicle. The officers were carrying out a routine control in Fuengirola when they noticed a man parking a vehicle in one of the car parks of the town. Later, another man got into the car and headed towards Malaga. Police officers were suspicious of these events and stopped the car in the area of Malaga’s motorway 140 exit. During a search, they found a total of 48.35 kilos of hashish concealed in the empty spaces of the car ’s doors. The 32-year-old driver of the car was charged with a crime of drug trafficking and remanded in prison.

Flamenco festival draws closer ABOUT 1,000 people are expected to visit Guaro for its Luna Flamenca Festival, which will be held on July 17-18. The festival, one of the main dates on the Andalucian flamenco calendar, will see the traditional music and dance fill the municipal auditorium, with space for 1,600 spectators. See www.guaro.es for more information.

paraiso restaurant. More than 100 members and friends gathered for a fabulous night during which diners were treated to excellent cuisine and

danced to the music of The Waddies, a Showaddywaddy tribute band making a hit on the Costa. The ball was a very fitting celebration of the association’s best

ever year, which culminated earlier this month in a three-day festival marking Salon Varietés’ 30th anniversary. The festival included a buffet lunch at the theatre, a gala

lunch at BarBoru restaurant and a magnificent sell-out concert at Mijas auditorium, which showcased musicals produced over the years at the theatre.

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JIMENA: The castle provides a stunning backdrop for the multicultural concert.

Stunning setting for Jimena music festival RUNNING in three different locations By Eleanor Hawkins THE 10th edition of Jimena de la Fronteraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music festival will be running from July 9-12 in three different locations. On Thursday 9, a classical concert gets events going from 8.30pm onwards at the Reina de los Angeles chapel, with performances from Coda, Orquesta Joven, Bridge Wartet from London and

Plans to control wild pigs THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has authorised hunting of wild pigs in Malaga Province until May next year in order to control the constantly growing population. Over the past few years, the number of wild pigs has tripled, much to the annoyance of farmers. According to the Andalucian Hunting Federation, Malaga is the worst affected province and towns are on alert due to the damages they cause. They are also a problem for hunters, as they can transmit illnesses to other animals. They damage crops, cause traffic accidents and have no natural predators. The reason why they are breeding so fast can be put down to heat, lack of rain and the terrain, as well as the fact few hunting parties are organised in Malaga.

Nairobi Chambers Chorus. The following evening itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flamenco time at the same setting, with Macarena Andrades, Salvador Andrades and his group, Arte y Compas and Nairobi Chambers Chorus on stage from 9pm. On Saturday 11, a multicultural concert starts at the castle at 10pm, and on Sunday the final show is at 10pm on the Plaza de la Constitucion, starring Compas Flamenco and Pro Pane Lucrando.

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Blue flag MANILVA’S Las Gaviotas beach has received its blue flag, which Mayor Diego Jose Jimenez collected at an event in Marbella. The mayor commented that work will begin immediately to obtain more next year.

New times FROM July 1 to 31 the minibus running between Pizarra, Zalea and Cerralba will be leaving 20 minutes earlier in the mornings. The service will leave Pizarra at 8.45am, Zalea at 8.55am, Cerralba at 9.05am and return to Pizarra at 9.20am.

Wifi change FREE WiFi services in Benahavis have changed, meaning users now need to sign up and sign in using a Facebook or Twitter account.

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Bring on the beer, it’s time for Oktoberfest GERMAN beer will be flowing along with typical Bavarian dishes By Eleanor Hawkins FROM tomorrow onwards, Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle is hosting its own version of Oktoberfest beer festival. Spectacular decoration, live daily performances by German artists and DJs specialising in classic German and great hits and the castle’s magnificent inner patio set the scene for this eighth edition of the festival, which runs until July 19. From 7pm to 2am Mondays to Saturdays and noon to 2am on Sundays litres and litres of German beer will be flowing accompanied by typical Bavarian dishes in a recreation of the Munich festival. As in previous years themed parties and offers are programmed during the festival, including the ‘€urosausage’ on Tuesday 7, with all types of German sausages priced at just €1 each. The next day (Wednesday 9), is Beer Master day, with all beers half-price. Then on Thursday 9, those going dressed completely in white

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Vultures for bird watchers PHOTOGRAPHY enthusiasts with a soft spot for bird watching are in for a special treat in the Serranía de Ronda, where conservationists have come up with a creative solution to the vultures’ scanty food supplies. This winged scavenger was finding slim pickings in the hot summer months, but thanks to conservationist efforts, it now enjoys both hearty meals and some wildlife paparazzi love. The Hide of the Serranía de Ronda gives wildlife photographers a front row seat to the banquet, offering a stealthy spot from which to document the birds without disturbing them.

LIVE MUSIC: By German artists. will receive free beer. More activities can be found on www.oktoberfestole.com Tables can be booked by calling 646 065 674 or on the website.

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10 winners TEN people in Marbella are celebrating after winning €35,000 each on Monday from the ONCE lottery. The tickets were sold by Inmaculada Caurcel, who has been a vendor for 25 years.

Two taxis LA LINEA finally has two taxis equipped for disabled passengers in service thanks to a driver who has paid to have his car adapted, service Deputy Antonio Jesus Rodriguez Mellado has announced.

ON SHOW: A replica of a typical kitchen of the 70s and 80s.

Popular exhibition is to remain open LEAFLETS have been printed to attract even more visitors. By Eleanor Hawkins

New name A RECENTLY opened extension to Avenida Isaac Peral in Alhaurin de la Torre has been officially named as Avenida Presidente Adolfo Suarez by the local mayor.

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AN EXHBITION running in Fuengirola dedicated to the 70s and 80s has proved so popular that it has been extended. So far more than 10,000 visitors have been to the Museo de la Ciudad to see the exhibition, which was due to end on June 28, leading the council to decide to keep it open until August 16. Nuestros Años en la EGB (Our years in primary school) contains a varied display of items

loaned by local citizens and includes not only items to do with school but also anything from the 70s or 80s such as cars, typewriters, records and even a replica of a typical kitchen. Opening hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 6.30pm to 10.30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The council has announced that 20,000 informative leaflets have been printed and will be distributed to tourists in the area to attract even more visitors.

CRUZ ROJA (the Spanish Red Cross) is running its annual Golden Lottery, known as the world’s most charitable lottery, with some amazing prizes up for grabs. Tickets are priced at €5 and all funds raised go towards supporting the Red Cross’ fantastic work for those most in need. The draw will be held on July 23, and there are more than €6 million in gold to be won. Three grand prizes of €3 million, €1.5 million and €750,000 are planned, along with thousands of smaller winning tickets due to receive between €100 and €2,500, altogether 3,900 chances to win.

The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation that helps disaster victims, those with social issues, health problems and environmental causes and uses funds from the Golden Lottery to do more for people who really need help. Buying a ticket will fund one male essential hygiene kit, six tickets will buy three rucksacks with school materials for children, nine will cover basic food needs for a baby and 10 tickets will provide a basic family food parcel. Specsavers Opticas have announced their support for the campaign and are selling tickets on behalf of the Red Cross at their store on Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Marbella.

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Caters for all ages ROCKLEY PARK overlooks Poole Harbour By Wendy Ann Cowham LOCATED overlooking Poole Harbour, Rockley Park Holiday Park is nestled within a beautiful crook off the Jurassic Coast, conveniently placed to enjoy many popular places including The New Forest, Sandbanks, Brownsea Island and many attractive beaches and historical land marks such as Corfe Castle. Local transport links include flights to Alicante, Malaga and Murcia from the Bournemouth, and from Poole, passenger/car ferry to France, direct trains/coaches to London and bus services from Rockley Park. The Holiday Park is five star rated and caters for all age groups. They have over 550 events throughout the year as well

ROCKLEY PARK: Convenient for ferries to France. as heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, several bars/restaurants and a concert theatre to entertain everyone. Owners have their own exclusive Owners’ facility called ‘Tides’ a fresh, spacious lounge, bar and restaurant. Kiddies have their own dedicated TV and games area plus there’s a gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.

At Rockley Park, unlike most Holiday parks, there is no time limit on how long you keep your holiday home, and dogs are welcome. Rockley can also offer you guaranteed financial terms including schemes to help recover your fees. Please contact them to arrange a complimentary overnight stay.

To find out more about ownership call 01202 672157 or 07976 696 438 or visit rockleypark.co.uk.

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More sports facilities CARTAMA’S sports facilities are soon to be enhanced by a new pool building. The council will be spending €3 million on the final part of its project to provide the town with sports facilities, which has already seen a sports hall, athletics stadium, tennis and paddle tennis courts built. Work on the pool building with two indoor pools, six changing rooms, a gym, three rooms for exercise classes or group activities, a cafeteria and a sports shop, should start before the end of the year and be ready for 2017, Mayor Jorge Gallardo said.

July 4th benefit PAD animal charity has planned a star-spangled July 4 dinner at Tamisa Golf hotel. A three-course meal with half a bottle of wine per person for just €35 will be followed by an auction. To book a table please call Lisa on 658 351 642.

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Beaches gear up to make sure all citizens can enjoy their facilities ESTEPONA has acquired more than €100,000 worth of new equipment to help everyone get the most out of its beaches this summer. Along with two sets of wooden exercise equipment, two climbing nets for children, three lifeguards’ surveillance chairs and 94 new lights, a set of special equipment for people with reduced mobility has been put in place. Fourteen adapted sunbeds, seven four-wheeled walking frames and 14 sets of special crutches will be used in July and August for an assisted bathing scheme aimed at people with physical disabilities.

SUMMER SPENDING: Officials with some of the new, specialist equipment.

Las Lagunas bids ‘fairwell’ to feria FIVE days of celebrations were enjoyed by young and old alike By Maria Jose Fernandez IT was a magical week for Las Lagunas as its residents dressed up in their best fla-

menco attire and took to the fairgrounds for five days of celebration to mark this year’s feria. The event began on June 24 with hundreds of parents taking the opportunity to indulge all their children’s wishes as all funfair attractions cost an affordable €1.50. Senior citizens across the town were honoured with a commemorative dinner celebrated at the Maria Zambrano Park, which was enjoyed by almost 1,000 retirees. In keeping with tradition,

20 candidates vied to become King and Queen of the Fair

the ‘Fair ’s Grandparents’ were chosen, and Jose Baena and Enriqueta Lopez were the dynamic winners. The inauguration event and switching on of festive lights took place at 10.30pm, conducted by new Mayor Juan Carlos Maldon-

ado together with other council representatives. The beauty of the town was personified by the Queen and King of the Fair, chosen from amongst 15 female and five male candidates. The title went to Rosa Maria Campos, a 15-yearold girl, while Jesus Diaz was chosen as the most handsome of them all. Music, dance, flamenco and fun flooded the fairgrounds in an event which gains more participation every year and delights locals and visitors alike.

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Battle to save falling homes NINE families in Cartama are stuck in a legal battle as their homes fall apart around them. The families, which include 11 children, are fighting to get an architect who drew up plans for their homes in Casasola urbanisation to have work done to shore them up. They claim he failed to carry out thorough geotechnical studies on the land. Structural damage began to appear in May 2012, spokeswoman for the group Andrea Galvez said, and since then cracks, some large enough to put a hand through, have been appearing and tiles falling off walls. Thinking roadworks could be to blame, the council investigated and found that the ground under the foundations was mostly clay, causing the homes to shift. The solution, digging 15 metres down to reach firm ground and shore up foundations, would cost hundreds of thousands of euros, yet the architect’s insurance company has offered the affected owners just €80,000. Mayor Jorge Gallardo said that unless something is done the council will have to order the houses to be vacated due to the risk of collapse.

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The Boardwalk party in some style SISTERS are doing it for themselves!

EXQUISITE STYLE: Party guests were greeted by a trio of stilt-walkers. By Wendy Ann Cowham KARA, Charley and Penny Cardas, together with Nick Andreas, celebrated the first ever birthday of their elegant bar restaurant The Boardwalk on the Paseo Maritimo, Marbella. Twins Kara and Charley with their sister Penny and family member Nick, have placed The Boardwalk firmly on the map of Marbella by attracting clientele from far and wide, and last Friday night, June 26, was no exception.

The Boardwalk is now one of the key venues to visit in Marbella where people can experience a spectacular night out in the best of company, because these ladies really know how to throw a party in exquisite style. The theme for the evening was pink and white with a sprinkling of dazzle to make the festivities complete. The venue was alive with guests being greeted by a stilt-walking trio and a welcoming glass of cava and strawberries on the terrace. With live entertainment, refresh-

ments and canapés, the guests mingled as the sun went down. The views out across the Mediterranean were truly breathtaking to behold. These sisters are definitely doing it for themselves, and after only one year from opening, they have done it superbly. Happy birthday wishes go to The Boardwalk from the Euro Weekly News. And we wish them every success with the opening their creperie restaurant next month, which is situated near Iceland Marbella.

Stars to gather on Golden Mile for charity weekend THE Golden Mile will see stars gathering to show their most generous side on July 4-5 for the Global Gift Foundation’s Philanthropic Weekend. Actress Eva Longoria will be acting as honorary hostess at the weekend’s events, which include a golf tournament at La Quinta, a welcome party at Olivia Valére’s Babilonia restaurant and a gala at Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel, including appearances by Chenoa and Taboo from Black Eyed Peas, as well as food served by Michelin chefs Diego Guerrero and Diego del Rio. Stars who have confirmed their attendance over the weekend include Amaury Nolasco (known for his role in Prison Break), Eva LaRue from CSI Miami, Isabel Gemio and

Bertin Osborne along with his wife Fabiola Martinez. During the gala for 300 guests, exclusive items will be auctioned and awards presented to Padre Angel for his work with Mensajeros de la Paz, and Samantha Vallejo-Najera for her philanthropic work. Funds raised over the weekend will be shared between the Eva Longoria Foundation, the Bertin Osborne Foundation and the Casa Global Gift: a space being created in Marbella to provide shelter and technical and human resources to five local charities. Since the Global Gift Gala was first held in Marbella six years ago, the foundation estimates that more than €140,000 have been raised and donated to local charity projects.

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Da Bruno raises funds for CRECE charity ASSOCIATION works with people suffering disabilities By Staff Reporter DA BRUNO restaurant group has presented the Asociacion CRECE charity with a cheque for €1,470 courtesy of friends and clients of the group. The association, which works to help and support children and youths with disabilities, began its charity work in Marbella in 2003 to help a group of worried parents who did not know where to turn for support.

At that time the charity worked to assist five children and their families, now it works with more than 60 suffering from Down Syndrome, autism and other disabilities. Da Bruno Group leader Bruno Filippone said: “The social work Asociacion CRECE does is extraordinary. At Da Bruno we intend to continue working closely with the charity to help it reach its goals. I am very grateful to our clients and friends who have con-

tributed to this worthy cause.” Of the total amount, €700 came from sales of 132 Da Bruno Recipe books, which are on sale all year round at the group’s five restaurants, and the other nearly €800 from a raffle held at the 2015 Da Bruno Golf Tournament. CRECE representatives thanked Da Bruno for their support and generosity, which they said would allow them to continue helping disabled children.

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Poor table olive crop is expected AROUND 33 million kilos of table olives are expected to be collected in Malaga Province in September, 40 per cent less than usual. According to the Andalucian Coordinator for Farmers’ Organizations, this is due to the lack of rain and the high temperatures of the past months. Table olives in Malaga are mainly produced in the Antequera area. The rest of Spain is in a similar situation, and just 400,000 tonnes are expected

to be collected throughout the country. In Sevilla, production is expected to fall by 80 per cent, not only because of the poor weather conditions, but because many olive groves have been abandoned as farmers could no longer afford to maintain them. Another problem olive producers face is the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which arrived in Europe in 2013 and causes the trees to die. It affected 15,000 hectares in Italy.

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Top form MUNICIPAL workers have been busy getting San Roqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches in top condition ready for the summer. Showers and walkways have been repaired or replaced, and sports equipment is planned for some areas.

Off limits LA LINEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Local Police reported five boats and 15 jetskis for breaking regulations and entering exclusive bathing areas last weekend.

Speeding up FIBREOPTICS are coming to Sabinillas and Manilva. The council announced that work will be carried out to take highspeed internet to homes in Sabinillas almost immediately, although northern areas may have to wait a few months.

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Prices are low but morale even lower BUSINESS-OWNERS generally are pessimistic about the coming sales By Maria Jose Fernandez OPTIMISM amongst Malaga business-owners faced with the upcoming sales season is only modest, says a report. Only 26 per cent of them all are willing to extend the sales period until August 31, according to a report by the Malaga Commerce Federation (Fecoma). It reveals that forecasts are negative for more than 80 per cent of commercial owners, and only 40 per cent had good expectations. Fifty-six per cent of business owners said they would be willing to place discounts at between 20 and 30 per cent. Twenty-four per cent said they would offer up to 50 per cent and 24 per cent said their discounts would reach 70 per cent.

SALES SEASON: Discounts range from 20 to 70 per cent.

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SPANISH government officials called an urgent meeting after Islamic radicals opened fire on a beach near a Spanish hotel in Tunisia, claiming the lives of 38 holidaymakers and injuring others. The attacks came right on the heels of a Jihadist attack in France and a bomb in a Kuwaiti Shia mosque killing at least 27 people. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, speaking at press conference in Brussels, extended his condolences to France, Tunisia and all the victims of the attacks. The Spanish hotel, Imperial Marhaba, is a five-star establishment owned by the RIU group and located near the town of Sousse. Government officials have raised the terror alert to level four (the highest is five.) The increase indicates a high risk of terrorist attack and calls for extra reinforcements at key targets.

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Trustee son THE son of Baroness Carmen Thyssen, Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza Cervera, is reportedly now officially a trustee of the Malaga museum which carries his mother’s name and which opened in 2011 with works from her collection.

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Costa pays its respects on Armed Forces Day MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion and RAF Association marked the day

Charity do VALPARAISO restaurant in Mijas will be hosting a charity dinner for Enjipai charity on Tuesday, July 7, at 8.30pm. To book tickets please call 952 485 996 or 674 391 198.

Chess win CELIA GILLIS from Estepona was one of the Andalucian team which won the Spanish Regional Under 14s Chess Championship in Murcia on June 22-25.

GROUP SALUTE: RBL members in Coin acknowledge service personnel stationed around the world. By Wendy Ann Cowham VARIOUS groups across the Costa del Sol held events to mark Armed Forces Day 2015. In Coin, approximately 60 Royal British Legion (RBL)

members gathered for a summer salad garden party on Saturday June 27 at the home of poppy appeal officer Paul Pritchard. Branch chairman Jo Taylor acknowledged all British service personnel on active duty

around the world and wished them safety, and the afternoon ended with a group salute. Meanwhile, in Arroyo de la Miel members and friends of the Costa del Sol branch of the RAF Association and

the RBL gathered at El Jardin bar for a barbecue. The event started with a minute’s silence to pay respects to those servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts.

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UK tourists are the top spenders TOURISTS from abroad have spent €21.8 billion in Spain over the first five months of this year, 8.4 per cent more than at the start of 2014. Andalucia was the third favourite place for the cash to be spent. Average daily spending rose by 4.4 per cent and the average overall spend per tourist by 3.1 per cent, reaching €968. The statistics were gathered by an Egatur tourist spending survey carried out by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. In May alone, international visitors spent €5.89 billion, the survey revealed. The tourists that spent the most in Spain between January and May came from the UK, with €4.2 billion making up 19.3 per cent of the total.

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Extra beach security is organised for Cartagena

Encouraging entrepreneurs ALCOY City Council has launched an incentive plan for entrepreneurs. Applications may be made next month with a total budget for distribution of €72,000.

DRONES to be used for surveillance in pilot programme By Community Reporter

LIFE-SAVING DRONES: Will be operated by trained personnel.

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CARTAGENA has been selected as one of the four cities in Spain to pilot a programme of drone surveillance on its beaches. The Security Board met with Mayor José Lopez, Councillor for Public Safety Francisco Aznar and police officials as well as representatives of the Fire Department and Civil Protection office on Friday June 26 to discuss summer security precautions. It was confirmed by Police Chief Manuel Asensio that some 200 extra police officers have been put in place over the height of the summer, with additional cover provided whenever it is deemed appropriate, such as during the Mar de Musica Festival scheduled from July 17-26 and also on Friday and Saturday evenings. A total of 22 aid stations will be manned by 80 members of the Civil Protection unit, 54 of whom are volunteers, some continuing to work until October, along the beaches of Cartagena.

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Tourist safety

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CARTAGENA’S police force has drawn up safety information leaflets for tourists which will be distributed at catering and hostelry establishments that are part of the Hostecar Association.

AN injured sea turtle was rescued off the coasts of Sant Jordi last week. The animal had a fishing net wrapped around its flipper and was taken to the Vet Clinic Arago to receive treatment.

A HEAD-ON collision which took place in Torrox left two people injured, one of them in a critical condition. The accident took place on Saturday June 27 at around 7.10am on the old N-340 road.

FIFTY-SEVEN per cent of 1,000 young people interviewed by Colega, an Almeria LGTB group, believed homosexuality can be reversed as some sectors regard homosexuality as a disease.

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THE average amount of state pensions in the Murcia Region is €780 per month, the third lowest in Spain and €105 less than the national average, according to data from the Ministry of Employment and Social Security.

A FATHER in Palma forgot about his daughter inside the car on Saturday night. Police were alerted at around 4am by a passerby. The girl was returned to her father and a report was issued against him, although no charges were pressed.

A 79-YEAR-OLD died in Motril after having been rescued from the sea. The incident took place on Monday on the Poniente beach. Authorities believe he may have suffered a heart attack.

EMERGENCY work after winter storms continues in Almeria City’s Costacabana neighbourhood. Although incomplete, the beach will open later this month between the first two breakwaters.

Exam success

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Gay Pride

30 years on

ORIHUELA’S Santo Domingo school is celebrating the fact that all of its students who sat the university access exams, commonly known as Selectividad, passed and can now go to university.

TWO teenage Scottish tourists are believed to have caused a forest fire on the uninhabited island of Sa Porrassa, off the coast of Magaluf. The dense smoke could be seen from several points.

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA displayed its status as an LGBT-friendly town and its support for the community’s rights in an event which took place on Saturday June 27.

THE AFAMMER women’s and rural families’ confederation met in Adra to assess Spain’s 30 years in the EU and the role of women in the workplace, armed forces and politics.

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THE intense heat on Sunday (June 28) kept Murcia firefighters busy with 28 fires in Murcia, Cartagena, Torre Pacheco, Alguazas, Alcantarilla, Jumilla, Librilla, Molina, Archena and La Union.

BRITISH airline Jet2.com and its branch Jet2holidays will start flying to Palma de Mallorca from February 2016. The company has announced that new routes will operate between Palma and Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh.

TWO men from Motril have been arrested by Guardia Civil after allegedly stealing from a home in Guajar Faragüit, Granada. Police reported the two suspects were believed to have stolen a painting as well as other items.

THREE thousand people have attended Hospital de Poniente’s tropical diseases unit since it opened in 2004. Doctors diagnosed many malaria cases amongst returning travellers although other diseases are also increasing, they said.

Consular visit BRITISH Vice Consul in Alicante Lloyd Milen and Consular Policy Advisor Bernadette Gallagher visited Murcia on Tuesday (June 30) to meet with Valle del Sol residents and discuss local issues.

Protestors clean up RESIDENTS of Palma’s Corea area have shown their disapproval of the municipal waste collection company by cleaning the area themselves.

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COMPLAINTS voiced by residents of Torre del Mar about the presence of buzzing hordes of mosquitoes have forced the town council to launch an anti-mosquito campaign.

KEEPING a protected spur-thighed tortoise is now illegal and owners face 24month jail terms. Turre is accepting the banned pets for delivery to the Endangered Species Recovery Centre (CREA).

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Mutxamel post woes A DEMONSTRATION was staged against Correos (the post office) by local residents in Mutxamel on Saturday June 27 who were demanding the restoration of a comprehensive postal service.

Workers reinstated THE High Court in Valencia has overturned the dismissal of nine workers at a luxury hotel in Javea. The CCOO union applauded the ruling which it believed recognised the rights of workers.

Painting exhibition ALTEA’S Department of Culture has announced that an exhibition by Toni el Fuster will open at the town’s exhibition hall on July 3 at 8pm and stay open until July 25.

Medieval dig FORTY-THREE students of archaeology from 15 Spanish and European universities will take part in the 10th excavation campaign on the medieval Pobla de Ifach from July 1 to August 31.

Starry-eyed THE Astronomy Workshop of the University of Alicante on Saturday June 20 held in La Nucia attracted 60 participants. It was the fourth such course for students of all ages.

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Berry good time FINLAND: More than 3,500 berry pickers from Thailand are set to descend on Finland for the annual harvest. They will be supported by their own chefs and technicians.

Infanticide case FINLAND: A court in Oulu has sentenced a mother to life imprisonment for the murders of her five newborn children. She was also found guilty of breach of sanctity of the grave.

Avalanche luck NORWAY: An avalanche which engulfed four cars in Hordaland saw the 11 occupants walk away. Three people received minor injuries.

Large meeting NORWAY: Hamar is hosting the largest meeting of data enthusiasts, with 52,000 gathering to discuss the future of digital media and its impact on lives.

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UNIVERSITY lecturer had been walking through a field A HERD of cows who had previously Essex condom attacked walkers has trampled a Scottish University lecturer to death. Alastair Porter was walking through a field with his brother and two dogs.

Dog suicide bridge FIFTY dogs have jumped to their death from a bridge in West Dumbartonshire Scotland. More than 600 have jumped but most of them survived.

Boulder kills student A BOULDER rolled off a cliff in Llantwit South Wales and hit a young student on her head. Georgie Ford was eating strawberries when she was killed by the rock.

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Hedgehog Houdini A HEDGEHOG from Newmarket had to be rescued after misjudging the gap between railings. Firemen joked it should be called Houdini.

STUDENTS in Ilford, Essex, have developed a condom that changes colour when it comes into contact with STIs. It can detect various infections in minutes.

Travellers’ assets LUXURY cars, jewellery and other high value items were seized during a raid on travellers’ camps in Wales. A Bentley golf cart was also confiscated.

Train acid attack A VICIOUS acid attack on a London overground train saw a passenger and a ticket inspector have acid thrown into their faces. The attacker escaped.

Not so neighbourly A BLACKPOOL lady harassed her elderly neighbours for 14 years because she didn’t like the colour of their bungalow. Kirsty Robertson said she would not stop until they were dead.

On your bike for a longer life CYCLING prevents around 11,000 deaths TonyV3112 / Shutterstock.com

SWEDEN: After a shooting in Soderkulla Square and hand grenades being thrown from residential windows, police in Malmo believe immigrant drug gangs were to blame.

Dress smartly SWEDEN: Bus drivers in Stockholm will let a smart dressed person travel without a ticket but will deny the same privilege to a homeless looking person, a survey by STHLM Panda claimed.

Private mosque DENMARK: A privately funded mosque in Nordvest costing 80 million kroner will begin construction in 2018. Funds are almost complete.

OSKAR LAFOUNTAINE, former German Finance Minister, has posted an expletive statement regarding his views of US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter. In the post he accused Washington of imperialism.

Lost art up for sale A PAINTING by the German artist Max Lieberman, believed lost, is to be auctioned by Sotheby’s. ‘Two Riders on a Beach’ is expected to fetch around €770,000.

Size of a horse GERMANS produce on average 617kg of waste every year which is the size of a large horse. They are fourth in the EU table for waste producers.

Brothel lamb A LAMB that was stolen from Nuremburg Zoo and found in a brothel has been returned to her flock. A spokesman said she showed no signs of suffering from her ordeal.

Off limits CHILDREN and dogs have been banned from the Sonnendeck beer garden in Dusseldorf. The owner said it was due to parents permitting their children to smear sand and mud everywhere.

Tearful shot GET FIT: Take up cycling.

Harassed man DENMARK:An Odense woman was murdered by a teacher because he felt she was harassing him. The man had been treated for paranoid psychosis prior to the killing.

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A STUDY by Utrecht University has revealed that cyclists live on average six months longer. They stated that from their figures cycling prevents around 11,000 deaths.

Fake invoice scam SEVEN people have been arrested for sending fake invoices to companies. They are believed to have netted at least €400,000 from 140 businesses.

DUTCH PRESS Amsterdam open AMSTERDAM has come fifth in a poll to find the most open minded and innovative city. The Smart City platform which integrates government and citizens was cited as a major influence.

Tour de farce DUTCH police unions are planning industrial action to disrupt the start of the Tour de France. They will set up a checkpoint to inspect the cars following the peloton.

Drone accidents rise THERE were 27 reports of accidents with a drone involved in 2014. Drones for personal use was a major factor.

AFTER asking a man to stop urinating on his property in Duisburg, a homeowner was shot in the face with tear gas. Both the homeowner and his wife were taken to hospital suffering inflammation.

Catfight lady A WOMAN from Hagen who was bitten by her partner’s cat retaliated by hitting and biting him. The man received treatment and she was served an injunction.

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WARSHIPS are off to perform military missions

BLACK SEA FLEET: Led by missile cruiser Moskva.

WARSHIPS from the Black Sea Fleet have entered the Atlantic to perform military missions. The fleet was led by the missile cruiser Moskva.

Troll factory A ST PETERSBURG agency that employed people to write pro Putin stories on the internet has been exposed by a former employee who is taking it to court.

Russia anti drugs A POLL by Levanda reveals most Russians support harsher anti-drug laws. More than 69 per cent would be in favour of mandatory testing.

Homeless internet ZHENYA from Yakutia has 16,000 followers on YouTube after he started a blog about the life of a homeless man in Moscow. Some posts have 130,000 viewers.

Film craze RUSSIAN films are the latest craze in

FABIO CAPELLO: National Coach has been paid.

Billionaire pays Capello ALISHER USMANOV has paid the Russian Football Union 300 million Rubles to cover the salary arrears of national coach Fabio Capello. Usmanov is Russia’s richest man. China. The film Stalingrad, Russia’s highest ever grossing film, was so popular that China has bought a further 11 Russian films.

72-hour training RUSSIAN state servants are to have a 72-hour

training course in the protection of state secrets. Another course of 36 hours will train them to identify false information.

Hijackers detained TWO Russian men have been detained after hijacking a plane from an aerodrome in Tyumen Siberia. They were en route to Moscow when they made an emergency landing.

Holiday every 100 RUSSIA’s Finance Ministry has suggested celebratory holidays that mark dates in Russian history should be celebrated every 100 years to cut the wastage public holidays incur.

Photographer’s memories THE 100th anniversary of photographer Sergei ProkudinGorsky’s seminal colour pictures of Tolstoy and Tsar Nicholas 11 has been commemorated by an exhibition of unseen pictures of Russian life from that era.

Sanctions stay VLADIMIR PUTIN has extended the sanctions on imported food from the West for another year in retribution for EU sanctions against Russia being extended until 2016. AGIF / Shutterstock.com

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Coastal property booms? By Jason Bailey ALTHOUGH there are significant rises in the cost of real estate in some coastal areas, there is still a massive disparity between regions. The Balearics, especially Alcudia, Andratx and Calvia are experiencing some of the highest prices per square metre in Spain. It is noticeable that, although construction of new properties in these areas is very evident, there is

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17% property in Palafrugell in Girona fell by this per cent and in Gandia dropped 14.6 per cent.

still a demand for old stock which is a relief for the banks who have huge surplus of existing properties. There are suggestions that external factors are manipulating the figures and whether the growth pattern will continue. There has been a noticeable drive from estate agents in recent months as they try and capitalise on the strong pound and this could explain a rise in sales. The mar-

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Profits rise VUELING closed 2014 with a net profit of €98m. Over two years the company made a profit of €191.7m.

Not enough SPANISH PRODUCE: Having to find other markets.

Russian sanctions, Spanish suffering IN retaliation to EU sanctions imposed on food imports to Russia, the Kremlin’s retaliation of an embargo on EU fresh food imports is causing financial misery in Spain. Spanish growers, who traditionally would sell around 30 per cent of their produce to Russia, are having to find other markets. The EU is assisting with the surplus created by the sanctions but this has pushed prices down and many Span-

ish producers are facing bankruptcy. The EU has forecast that there will be losses of €338 million in the first year of sanctions despite subsidies to supplement the farmers’ incomes. Spain received €30 million of these subsidies, more than any other country, but with many having to sell their produce at a 50 per cent reduction this still does not cover the production costs.

GOVERNOR of the Bank of Spain Luis Linde has warned Spain’s pension system is “unsustainable” and will lead to an “inexorable reduction in long term pension unless combined with private savings.”

Fixed rate BANKINTER has launched a new mortgage product offering a fixed rate of 2.05 per cent linked to income and a home and life insurance deal.

Late payment THE Hacienda has warned the autonomies of Valencia, Aragón and Extremadura that their funding could be cut due to serious delays in paying their suppliers.

Good grief, on a pillowcase! AN enterprising French company is cashing in on the concept of providing comfort for grieving relatives by offering to emulate the unique scent of their deceased relative on fabric. The Kalain Company takes a garment or perhaps a pillowcase - anything that carries the unique smell of the subject, and through a sys-

OVERNIGHT stays in non-hotel tourist accommodation (holiday homes, campsites, rural accommodation and youth hostels) in Spain exceeded 7.3 million in April, an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to April 2014.

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ket is not buoyant across the board though. There have been double digit falls in at least 30 areas. Property in Palafrugell in Girona has lost 17 per cent and Gandia has dropped 14.6 per cent. The figures seem to suggest that properties that are within the holidaymaker environment are rising due to increased visitors and whether the positive trend will continue is dependent on many factors.

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More workers for Mercadona THE seasonal rise in people visiting the Spanish Costas has made it necessary for the popular supermarket to hire more than 4,000 workers. Although the jobs are of a temporary nature, most contracts will be from June to September, it will come as a welcome relief for many. The chance to gain transferrable skills within the supermarket sector will be invaluable and it is hoped many will increase their employment opportunities from the work. The standard salaries will be €14,400 gross.

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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 524.00 -11.00 Aberdeen Asset Managmnt 408.85 -8.95 Admiral Group 1,385.00 -23.00 Anglo American 954.10 -5.50 Antofagasta 703.75 -8.75 ARM Holdings 1,067.50 -22.50 Ashtead Group 1,111.50 -20.50 Associated British Foods 2,945.50 -41.50 AstraZeneca 4,124.75 -68.75 Aviva 501.25 -9.25 Babcock International Group 1,085.50 -20.50 BAE Systems 463.25 -4.95 Barclays 265.40 -6.95 Barratt Developments 617.25 -9.75 BG Group 1,075.75 -17.75 BHP Billiton 1,295.00 -6.50 BP 430.48 -7.07 British American Tobacco 3,491.25 -55.25 British Land Co 802.75 -11.25 BT Group 457.08 -7.07 Bunzl 1,765.00 -22.00 Burberry Group 1,602.00 -27.00 Capita Group (The) 1,242.50 -17.50 Carnival 3,305.50 -46.50 Centrica 271.50 -2.60 Coca-Cola HBC 1,392.00 -37.00 Compass Group 1,077.50 -12.50 CRH 1,814.50 -44.50 Diageo 1,871.25 -27.75 Direct Line Insurance Group 338.50 -3.30 Dixons Carphone 452.50 -13.20 easyJet 1,536.50 -40.50 Experian 1,176.50 -16.50 Fresnillo 703.50 5.50 G4S 274.20 -4.60 GKN 339.05 -8.15 GlaxoSmithKline 1,353.75 -13.75 Glencore 264.35 -2.20 Hammerson 616.75 -13.25 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,161.50 -33.50 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,882.50 -27.50 HSBC Holdings 578.60 -11.30 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,147.00 -45.00 Inmarsat 914.25 -16.75 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,654.00 -49.00 International Consolidated Air 496.60 -17.90 Intertek Group 2,412.50 -9.50 Intu Properties 310.70 -5.00 ITV 269.45 -6.15 Johnson Matthey 3,069.00 -61.00

% CHG. NET VOL -2.06 5,202.67 -2.14 5,563.49 -1.63 3,929.84 -0.57 13,451.99 -1.23 7,024.23 -2.06 15,392.72 -1.81 5,697.85 -1.39 23,647.31 -1.64 52,988.17 -1.81 20,652.16 -1.85 5,554.29 -1.06 14,814.43 -2.55 45,610.15 -1.56 6,219.93 -1.62 37,342.71 -0.50 27,488.61 -1.62 79,901.56 -1.56 66,111.54 -1.38 8,307.15 -1.52 38,860.31 -1.23 5,983.28 -1.66 7,245.05 -1.39 8,367.60 -1.39 7,245.46 -0.95 13,635.19 -2.59 5,207.18 -1.15 18,098.75 -2.39 15,267.97 -1.46 47,750.20 -0.97 5,127.00 -2.83 5,362.36 -2.57 6,263.97 -1.38 11,791.93 0.79 5,143.52 -1.65 4,325.85 -2.35 5,722.05 -1.01 66,545.39 -0.83 34,859.27 -2.10 4,941.16 -2.80 5,668.11 -1.44 3,798.61 -1.92 115,108.45 -1.41 30,550.34 -1.80 4,185.54 -1.81 6,382.25 -3.48 10,492.38 -0.39 3,908.18 -1.58 4,177.09 -2.23 11,094.03 -1.95 6,413.93

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 355.30 -7.20 Land Securities Group 1,219.50 -20.50 Legal & General Group 251.85 -3.45 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 85.44 -1.62 London Stock Exchange 2,409.00 -43.00 Marks & Spencer Group 551.75 -8.75 Meggitt 465.60 -6.30 Merlin Entertainments 431.60 -10.30 Mondi 1,394.00 -35.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 182.35 -1.85 National Grid 839.50 -8.20 Next 7,462.50 -97.50 Old Mutual 204.10 -5.30 Pearson 1,239.50 -17.50 Persimmon 1,958.00 -23.00 Prudential 1,550.00 -30.00 Randgold Resources 4,433.00 59.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 5,607.00 -52.00 Reed Elsevier 1,051.50 -20.50 Rio Tinto 2,701.00 -7.50 Rolls-Royce Group 893.75 -4.25 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 359.75 -7.45 Royal Dutch Shell 1,818.50 -39.50 Royal Dutch Shell 1,847.00 -39.00 Royal Mail 520.00 -5.00 RSA Insurance Group 400.45 -7.05 SABMiller 3,347.75 -75.75 Sage Group (The) 525.25 -4.75 Sainsbury (J) 274.95 -1.35 Schroders 3,236.50 -71.50 Severn Trent 2,125.00 -22.00 Shire 5,192.50 -77.50 Sky 1,052.50 -13.50 Smith & Nephew 1,073.50 -25.50 Smiths Group 1,133.50 -14.50 Sports Direct International 715.50 -9.50 SSE 1,582.50 -6.50 St James's Place 904.75 -13.75 Standard Chartered 1,029.25 -25.75 Standard Life 465.95 -10.25 Taylor Wimpey 186.90 -3.70 Tesco 219.48 -4.17 Travis Perkins 2,141.00 -30.00 TUI AG 1,044.50 -68.50 Unilever 2,764.50 -67.50 United Utilities Group 939.00 -0.50 Vodafone Group 232.30 -4.95 Weir Group 1,735.00 -13.00 Whitbread 5,075.00 -90.00 Wolseley 4,129.50 -64.50 WPP Group 1,452.00 -22.00

% CHG. -1.99 -1.65 -1.35 -1.86 -1.75 -1.56 -1.34 -2.33 -2.45 -1.00 -0.97 -1.29 -2.53 -1.39 -1.16 -1.90 1.35 -0.92 -1.91 -0.28 -0.47 -2.03 -2.13 -2.07 -0.95 -1.73 -2.21 -0.90 -0.49 -2.16 -1.02 -1.47 -1.27 -2.32 -1.26 -1.31 -0.41 -1.50 -2.44 -2.15 -1.94 -1.86 -1.38 -6.15 -2.38 -0.05 -2.09 -0.74 -1.74 -1.54 -1.49

NET VOL 8,450.92 9,802.74 15,171.43 62,137.97 8,515.32 9,238.52 3,716.72 4,479.74 6,938.56 4,301.24 31,714.28 11,557.24 10,315.37 10,311.02 6,072.60 40,621.58 4,073.50 40,419.78 12,046.46 38,101.21 16,510.58 23,633.20 72,361.39 46,026.14 5,250.00 4,143.29 55,336.80 5,710.21 5,307.51 7,476.82 5,106.84 31,180.05 18,324.72 9,829.36 4,532.05 4,338.87 15,779.82 4,800.07 26,859.85 9,377.26 6,201.10 18,197.29 5,402.14 6,528.89 36,347.57 6,406.34 62,901.39 3,729.90 9,386.83 10,906.79 19,239.16

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 2.6M +0.75% 157.09 +1.17 0.00% 15.7M 0.00 79.88 -0.59% 44.1M -0.75 126.75 3.2M +0.02% 142.48 +0.03 4.4M +0.12% 86.82 +0.10 +0.26% 10.0M 98.60 +0.26 -0.42% 28.1M -0.12 28.28 -0.05% 16.2M -0.02 40.00 9.5M +0.47% 114.99 +0.54 -0.83% 10.1M -0.55 65.60 -0.08% 19.0M -0.07 83.86 +0.18% 25.8M 27.09 +0.05 2.8M +0.16% 213.17 +0.35 4.2M +0.32% 112.60 +0.36 8.9M -0.37% -0.62 165.46 -3.03% 62.2M -0.97 31.02 9.0M +0.52% 99.64 +0.52 +0.44% 14.5M 68.95 +0.30 6.0M +1.57% 97.29 +1.50 +1.02% 13.1M 58.49 +0.59 -0.85% 49.8M -0.39 45.26 +4.27% 10.1M 109.71 +4.49 -0.29% 35.7M -0.10 33.92 7.7M -0.06% -0.05 79.34 2.1M +0.11% 97.92 +0.11 3.7M +0.19% 113.52 +0.22 +0.75% 16.4M 123.25 +0.92 +0.38% 18.5M 47.62 +0.18 7.0M +0.19% 68.75 +0.13 6.9M +0.36% 72.12 +0.26

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Most Advanced Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. Lombard Medical, Inc. Cellular Biomedicine Group, Inc. Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. TriVascular Technologies, Inc. Spark Energy, Inc. Kforce, Inc. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. Covisint Corporation Veracyte, Inc.

$ 2.32 $ 4.65 $ 38.99 $ 6.98 $ 6.32 $ 15.86 $ 22.35 $ 2.11 $ 5.61 $ 3.16 $ 11.93

0.39 ▲ 20.21% 0.63 ▲ 15.67% 4.59 ▲ 13.34% 0.63 ▲ 9.92% 0.53 ▲ 9.15% 1.29 ▲ 8.85% 1.69 ▲ 8.18% 0.15 ▲ 7.65% 0.38 ▲ 7.27% 0.20 ▲ 6.76% 0.75 ▲ 6.71%

$ 19.66 $ 12.96 $ 2.07 $ 7.12 $ 12.13 $ 2.68 $ 53.02 $ 22.22 $ 3.37 $ 5.21 $ 2.47

4.36 ▼ 18.15% 1.69 ▼ 11.54% 0.26 ▼ 11.16% 0.89 ▼ 11.11% 1.47 ▼ 10.81% 0.32 ▼ 10.67% 5.71 ▼ 9.72% 2.35 ▼ 9.56% 0.33 ▼ 8.92% 0.51 ▼ 8.92% 0.24 ▼ 8.86%

Most Declined Micron Technology, Inc. VisionChina Media, Inc. Diana Containerships Inc. Bio Blast Pharma Ltd. Xunlei Limited CTC Media, Inc. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Immune Design Corp. Mecox Lane Limited NTELOS Holdings Corp. Turtle Beach Corporation

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London calling A DELEGATION of investors from the City of London has visited Spain to analyse the country’s current economic policies prior to the general election at the end of the year.

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Digital currency woes ONE HUNDRED Spaniards have started legal proceedings to recover their funds

Austerity best SECRETARY of State for International Cooperation Jesús Gracia Aldaz has stated that he believes austerity is the only solution for an ailing economy: “It is painful but it works,” he said.

Baby boom MORE babies were born in Spain last year than during any year prior to the start of the recession: 588 more were born in 2014 than in 2013.

Chinese rise CHINESE companies in Spain are the only foreign group that continued to achieve growth throughout the economic crisis.

Lacking higher education THE Foundation for Applied Economics Studies (FEDEA) has released figures which show that around half of those of working age do not have any further education past compulsory studies. With figures in the rest of the EU showing that around 24 per cent of working adults only have basic education, this rises to 43.4 per cent in Spain. FEDEA also stated that those on unemployment benefit are not actively studying or training to make their job prospects better. The explosion in the Spanish housing market is said to be partly responsible as during this time many males left school as soon as they could to take well-paid jobs in the construction sector. Similarly the hospitality industry, especially at the lower levels, has been considered an area where experience is more important than qualifications.

UNETE: A digital currency used to buy and sell on the internet. By Jason Bailey UNETE was supposed to be a digital currency to rival Bitcoin but the intangible nature of the currency has left investors demanding answers. Jose Manuel Ramirez Marco developed Unete to allow people to buy and sell goods on the internet. Unete was said

€50m deposited by more than 22,000 people were converted to the Unete currency

to be encrypted using a twopart code system so that the funds were only released when both individual codes were used during a transaction. More than 22,000 people signed up and deposited more than €50 million, which were then converted to the Unete currency.

Now more than 100 Spaniards have started legal action to recover their funds which have been hard to find as they have allegedly been transferred through many offshore accounts in territories where financial diligence is not as stringent or as regulated as transactions within the EU.

SPANISH job-seekers are using their contacts, friends and relations to find work, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). It revealed that 47 per cent have used their own contacts to secure employment with the government’s job centres finding only 2.5 per cent of jobs required. Private employment agencies did not fare much better, placing only 3.6 per cent of all positions filled. Although it is common to find work from within the specific industry, or through existing contacts, it leaves those without a support network, especially the young, adrift. The unemployment situation of the young is an area of special importance. They are the future of the country and if they are disenfranchised by lack of work then it presents a grim outlook.

Don’t get financially caught out in an emergency situation Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

YOUR car has broken down, but you need it for work, so it’s essential to get it fixed. But the repairs cost a fortune and you can barely make it to the end of the month as it is. So what can you do since money doesn’t actually grow on trees? These sorts of emergency situations happen to all of us and usually we are not financially prepared for them. So we end up struggling to find the money to deal with the dilemma. Therefore, it is a wise move to try and have an emergency fund at hand. Having at least eight months’ salary put aside for unforeseen emergencies is intelligent, according to experts. Look at your monthly expenses for rent,

SMALL STEPS: Putting change in a jar can help you save for the unexpected. mortgage or utilities and then multiply by eight to have enough emergency money saved. Eight seems to be the magic number, as this is usually how long it can take to find another job in the case of unemployment.

It takes effort to save money but it is not impossible. Most of us think that we’ll never get sick or be in a position where we can’t work, but these things are a reality of life so being prepared is important. Every time you spend mon-

ey, ask yourself, “Do I need this?” If the answer is no, then take the money you would have spent and put it in a savings account. When you pay in cash, save your change and put it in a jar. All of these small steps can help you save.

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What next for the GB Pound? Will Brexit factor hurt its progress? Further appreciation is expected over the coming months as the ECB continues with its QE programme.

Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

THE movement across Sterling pairs since before the UK general election has softened in recent weeks now the UK has a majority government in place. The Great British Pound regained momentum in the immediate aftermath of David Cameron’s return to Number 10 and is now flirting with the key psychological level of 1.40. We expect further appreciation over the coming months as the European Central Bank (ECB) continues with its Quantative Easing (QE) programme in the quiet summer months. Longer term, the British exit from Europe ‘Brexit’ factor, where the UK may leave the European Union, could play on investors’ minds

and hurt the pound’s progress. Standard and Poor’s (S&P), the rating agency, cast a shadow of doubt over Britain’s ability to maintain its topnotch credit rating in light of the decision to hold

a referendum on EU membership. S&P retained the UK’s triple A rating but downgraded the outlook to negative from stable, saying there is at least a one in three probability of a downgrade

over the next two years. Anxiety is turning to panic as a Greek default becomes a distinct possibility (despite assurances from Mr Varoufakis). Talks between Athens and its creditors collapsed when negotiators were unable to reach any agreement on pension reforms, budget targets and tax rates. As a result, there are rumours that Eurozone officials are now looking at what will happen if Greece defaults on its loans when the bailout programme ends at the close of June. Greece owes around €1.6 billion to the International Monetary Fund. Greece’s refusal to budge on labour market and pension reforms has disheartened all of its creditors, who are now beyond feigning politeness. “We can’t help Greece if Greece doesn’t want to help itself,” Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the Eurozone’s group of finance ministers, told a Finnish newspaper.

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WHEN temperatures soar and the sun is blazing, why not forgo crowded beaches for the tranquil beauty of Malaga’s Botanical Gardens, an historical-artistic garden recognised as an Item of Cultural Interest? Officially called La Concepcion Historical-Botanical Gardens, it offers a cool and verdant alternative to the typically sweltering summer plans. The gardens – once orchards of olive, almond and citrus fruit trees – were transformed in 1855 by the Marquis and Marchioness of Loring, who established their private oasis with exotic plants and flowers from all over the world, collected during and brought back from their honeymoon. Maintained and operated today by Malaga City Council, the gardens comprise 49 hectares of meticulously maintained gardens and natural green spaces and can be explored independently or with a guide. There are also buildings used for educational workshops, museum exhibitions and public and private events. The grounds, also available for both private and commercial film or photo shoots, can even be reserved for weddings. During the months of July and August, visitors can enjoy nocturnal tours on Wednesday evenings, starting at 9.30pm. The tours aim to take visitors on a stroll back through time, depicting life in the early 20th century.

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S P E C I A L A perfumed and shady oasis in the heart of Malaga City

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ump for joy… it’s finally summer time! By Heather Smith IT’S that time of year again… time to store cosy clothes and break out the bikinis! With the mercury rising and the sunlight lasting until nearly 10pm, the Costa del Sol is revelling in the arrival of another balmy season. Most locals and expats have a bit more free time during the summer and are always looking for a fun way to pass the days. From city-wide parties to exciting watersports and lazy strolls through lush gardens, the Costa del Sol has something to satisfy every taste. Pack a bag, pick a plan, and make some summer-time memories!

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Feria and fun go together!

DRESSED TO PARTY: A modern twist on flamenco style. By Heather Smith TOWNS and cities throughout Spain are preparing for summer celebrations, pairing the soaring temperatures with their own hot party: the ‘feria’. The festivities can get quite lively,

especially after dark, and the party doesn’t stop until the sun comes up. The fairs usually last 10 days in the larger cities like Malaga, Sevilla and Cordoba and just a weekend in the smaller towns. Each city or town has its own special version of the feria.

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I’m just an old cynic really… I WOULD be insisting my accusers prove their allegations LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I DUNNO. Call me a cynic, but to my way of thinking Cliff Richard’s behaviour, after his paedophile accusations, simply doesn’t sit right. Personally, if I were a celebrity of his stature, was innocent of these insinuations, and could grace just about any media platform I chose, I would be screaming my innocence from every outlet available. I would be insisting my accusers prove their allegations, calling for the police to clarify their position and making just about all the angry noises and denials I could come up with. But Mr Richard hasn’t done any of this has he? He’s all but disappeared. Apart from one brief and haggard appearance on British shores he hasn’t set foot there. He has, however, been reported as staying at his vineyard in Portugal, living in Barbados and, even more oddly, taking out

WIMBLEDON: And a no show by Cliff Richard. If I were a celebrity innocent of all insinuations, I would be screaming my innocence from every outlet available.

Barbadian citizenship. An even more inexplicable decision has been the announcement that for the first time in 20 years he will not be attending Wimbledon; an event where he has almost become part of the furniture.

The reasons given are even more bizarre. He says he doesn’t want to distract from the tennis! Wot!? Well frankly I think his actions are somewhat suspicious to say the least. I suppose I was as affronted as most sane citizens were when I read of the toe rag that had his electronic tag removed because he ‘thought it was a bomb.’ The authorities decided that if this was indeed the case, then the tag was infringing his human rights. Did you ever hear such pure unadulterated poppy cock? Do we actually pay the people who make these demented decisions? Heaven help us all. On reflection it’s not a bad idea. Put a small explosive device in all of them. Set it to go off if they fail to comply with the restrictions, bet that would keep ‘em all toeing the line. Dream on Leapy. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk

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7:00am The Giver 8:45am Sir Ian Mckellen on Film 9:00am De@Th on Live 11:00am If I Stay 1:00pm The Giver In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the 'real' world. 2:45pm Pitch Perfect 2 Special 3:15pm The Calling 5:15pm Into the Storm 7:00pm If I Stay 9:00pm The Calling 11:00pm Into the Storm 12:45am Curse of Chucky 2:30am De@Th on Live 4:30am Despicable Me 2 Special A behind-the-scenes look at the deviously entertaining animated sequel. 5:00am Mad Max Special

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7:00am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days 8:00am T20 Cricket 11:30am Ashes Modern Classics 12:00pm Cricket's Greatest 12:30pm Cricket's Greatest 1:00pm Time of Our Lives: The Ashes 2005 2:00pm T20 Cricket 5:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 6:00pm Cricket's Greatest 6:30pm Cricket's Greatest 7:00pm T20 Cricket 10:30pm Cricket's Greatest 11:00pm Cricket's Greatest 11:30pm Cricket's Greatest 12:00am Cricket's Greatest 12:30am Cricket's Greatest 1:00am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days Relive day five of the first test in the 2010/11 Ashes series at the Gabba. 3:00am The Ashes Regained A review of the 2009 Ashes series. 5:00am Cricket's Greatest 5:30am Cricket's Greatest

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Crimewatch 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Helicopter Heroes Down Under 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Tennis Live coverage continues from the fifth day's play of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships. 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Would I Lie to You? 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Suntrap 12:55am Flatliners 2:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:50am BBC News

7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Call the Council 8:45am The RHS Hampton 9:15am Gardeners' World 9:45am Cowboys and Angels 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics 12:30pm Tennis 9:30pm Wimbledon 2day 10:30pm Gardeners' World Plants that have a head for heights come under the spotlight this week. 11:00pm The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 11:30pm Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines. 12:00am Artsnight 12:30am Best of Glastonbury 2015 2:30am Even the Rain 4:10am Question Time 5:10am Protecting Our Foster Kids

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino's Italian Escape 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Vicious 12:10am The Hitcher 1:40am Jackpot247 4:00am Britain's Best Bakery 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am Life's Funniest Moments 7:20am Psych 8:05am Emmerdale 8:35am Emmerdale 9:10am You've Been Framed! 9:35am Dinner Date 10:35am Psych 11:25am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20pm The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:40pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 12:15am Celebrity Juice 1:00am Two and a Half Men 1:30am Two and a Half Men 1:55am Fake Reaction

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8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm In Conversation... 9:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 10:00pm Rock 'N' Roll America 11:00pm Rock Around the Clock 12:15am ...Sings Elvis 1:15am Rock 'N' Roll America 2:15am Sounds of the Sixties

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Movies Now On the Buses Heartbeat The Royal Murder, She Wrote Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat The Royal Wild at Heart French Fields Doctor at Large On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs Afterlife The Vice Wimbledon Stephen Tompkinson's Australian Balloon Adventure.

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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown Deal or No Deal A Place in the Sun Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The Last Leg Man Down Pusher

8:50am Noddy in Toyland 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pajamas 9:55am Milkshake! Bop Box 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Stop! Police Interceptors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:15pm Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm World War II in Colour 9:00pm Conspiracy: The Lord Lucan Dossier 10:00pm Big Brother: Live Eviction 11:30pm Big Brother's Bit on the Side

Minder Car Chasers Car Chasers The Big Fish Off The Professionals The Sweeney Minder Gunsmoke Car Chasers Car Chasers The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke The Big Fish Off The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars High Plains Drifter The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Highway Patrol Movies Now ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

8:10am Anaconda 9:55am Deep Impact 12:00pm Behind Enemy Lines 4: Seal Team Eight 1:50pm X-Men: Days of Future Past 4:05pm 3.10 to Yuma 6:10pm Anaconda 7:55pm Deep Impact 10:00pm X-Men: Days of Future Past 12:15am Blade

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7:00am If I Stay 9:00am Bad Karma 10:45am Sir Ian Mckellen on Film A look at the career of acting legend Sir Ian McKellen. 11:00am Liberal Arts 12:45pm The Riot Club 2:45pm If I Stay 4:45pm Fury Brad Pitt stars as an army sergeant who leads a small crew behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany. 7:15pm Liberal Arts 9:00pm Fury 11:15pm The Riot Club 1:05am Bad Karma Reformed criminal Ray Liotta gets blackmailed into doing one last job when former partner Dominic Purcell crawls out of the woodwork. 2:50am Curse of Chucky 4:30am Liberal Arts

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Super League Highlights The Premier League Years Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Soccer A.M. Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years Soccer A.M. Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The F1 Show The Fantasy Football Club Rugby League The F1 Show Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Football Gold

7:00am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days 8:00am T20 Cricket 11:30am Ashes Modern Classics 12:00pm Cricket's Greatest 12:30pm Cricket's Greatest 1:00pm Cricket's Greatest 1:30pm Cricket's Greatest 2:00pm T20 Cricket 5:30pm Ashes Modern Classics A look back into the archives to relive the Ashes careers of ten legends of the modern game. 6:00pm Sporting Rivalries 6:30pm Cricketing Yorkshire 7:00pm T20 Cricket 10:30pm Cricketing Yorkshire 11:00pm Sporting Rivalries 11:30pm Cricket's Greatest 12:00am Cricket's Greatest 12:30am Cricket's Greatest 1:00am Ashes: Australia's Best Days 4:00am Cricket's Greatest 4:30am Cricket's Greatest 5:00am Cricket's Greatest

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7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm The Box 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Wimbledon Live coverage of the famous tennis tournament. 7:40pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Prized Apart 9:00pm The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 9:50pm Casualty 10:45pm The John Bishop Show Variety show introducing comedians and musicians from various parts of the country. 11:30pm BBC News 11:45pm Weather 11:50pm Not Going Out 12:20am Room 101 1:00am The Hot Chick 2:40am Weather

7:05am Animal Park 7:35am F1 the British Grand Prix Live coverage of the British Grand Prix. 9:15am F1 the British Grand Prix Live coverage of the British Grand Prix. 10:55am F1 the British Grand Prix Live coverage of the British Grand Prix. 12:05pm Wimbledon 2015 Live coverage of the 2015 tennis tournament. 1:10pm F1: Grand Prix Qualifying 3:30pm Wimbledon 2015 Live coverage of the 2015 tennis tournament. 9:30pm Wimbledon 2day 10:30pm Top Gear 11:45pm Hunt v Lauda: F1's 12:45am Grand Prix 3:25am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

9:00am Young Justice: Invasion 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:25pm ITV News and Weather 1:30pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:30pm Surprise Surprise 3:30pm 1000 Heartbeats 4:30pm All Star Family Fortunes 5:15pm This is Lionel Richie 6:15pm Catchphrase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Black Work 12:15am Burn after Reading

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:45am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:10pm Celebrity Catchphrase 1:10pm Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 3:05pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:35pm Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 4:05pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 5:35pm You've Been Framed! 6:05pm Despicable Me 8:00pm Evan Almighty 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm The Break-Up 1:15am The Keith Lemon Sketch Show 1:40am Love Island 2:30am Crazy Beaches 3:55am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

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8:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Shanghai Noon 11:45pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:15am Family Guy 12:35am Family Guy 12:55am Family Guy 1:20am Family Guy 1:40am Family Guy 2:00am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 3:00am Uncle 3:30am Uncle 4:00am Uncle 4:30am Russell Howard's Good News

8:00pm Fossil Wonderlands: Nature's Hidden Treasures 9:00pm The Himalayas 10:00pm Cordon 10:50pm Cordon 11:40pm Arena 12:40am When Albums Ruled the World 2:10am Top of the Pops 2:40am The Himalayas 3:40am Fossil Wonderlands

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Movies Now Where the Heart is Where the Heart is A Touch of Frost Inspector Morse Inspector Morse A Touch of Frost Set in the town of Denton, this police drama series focuses on Detective Inspector Frost. Columbo Peter Falk dons the shabby mac and lights up a cheap cigar for more top drawer US detective drama. Doc Martin Sleepless nights are taking their toll on Martin and Louisa and tempers are starting to fray. Foyle's War A Touch of Frost Wire in the Blood Wycliffe ITV3 Nightscreen

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am How I Met Your Mother 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25pm The Simpsons 12:55pm The Simpsons 1:25pm The Simpsons 1:55pm Rude(Ish) Tube 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing 5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:45pm Come Dine with Me 6:15pm Come Dine with Me 6:50pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Walking Through History 9:00pm Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages 10:00pm G.I. Joe: Retaliation 12:10am Terminator 2: Judgment Day

7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:40am Cowboy Builders 12:40pm Cowboy Builders 1:40pm Cowboy Builders 2:35pm Carry on Cabby 4:25pm Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 7:10pm 5 News 7:15pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Documentary examining the feuds between landlords and tenants. 8:10pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 9:05pm Benefits: 37 Years on the Dole 10:00pm Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 11:00pm Big Brother 12:00am He Left Me for My Mother and Other Betrayals 1:00am Access 1:10am Super Casino 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am House Doctor

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10:00am Terminator: Genysis Special 10:30am Predator 12:30pm True Lies 3:00pm The 6th Day 5:10pm Last Action Hero 7:30pm Terminator: Genysis Special 8:00pm Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 10:00pm True Lies 12:30am Predator

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The Professionals Gunsmoke Motorsport UK Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Tour de France Live MSA British Touring Car Championship Storage Wars Texas Tour de France Highlights Diamonds are Forever FYI Daily Diamonds are Forever First Blood FYI Daily First Blood The Cycle Show Tour de France Highlights Nitro Circus

8:40am Talladega Nights 10:45am Blended 12:50pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 2:55pm Spy: Sky Movies Special 3:25pm Liar Liar 5:00pm Sleepless in Seattle 6:50pm Talladega Nights 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:00pm Ted 2 Special 11:15pm Blended 1:15am The Hooligan Factory

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Jane the Virgin Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Suburgatory Suburgatory How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy The Goldbergs The Goldbergs How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory Attack The Block Gogglebox Gogglebox The IT Crowd Virtually Famous How I Met Your Mother

7:00am Bad Karma 8:45am If I Stay After a car accident, a teenage cellist teeters between life and death and must decide whether to fight for a life that has been altered forever. 10:45am Liberal Arts A weary thirtysomething returns to his old college and strikes up a relationship with a 19-year-old student. 12:30pm The Top Ten Show 2015 12:45pm The Riot Club 2:45pm If I Stay 4:45pm Fury 7:15pm Liberal Arts 9:00pm Fury 11:15pm The Riot Club 1:05am Bad Karma 2:50am Curse of Chucky 4:30am Liberal Arts

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Super League Rugby Union Viral Videos of the Month Football Gold F1: Tales From the Vault British GP: Qualifying Viral Videos of the Month Football Gold Super Rugby Final GAA Championship Review GAA Viral Videos of the Month Football Gold Super Rugby Final Football Gold Football Gold Football Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold

7:00am Ashes Modern Classics 7:30am Ashes Modern Classics 8:00am Ashes Modern Classics 8:30am Ashes Modern Classics 9:00am The Ashes Regained 11:00am Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass 11:30am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days 1:30pm Ashes Modern Classics 2:00pm Ashes Modern Classics 2:30pm Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass 3:00pm T20 Cricket 6:30pm Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass 7:00pm Cricket's Greatest 7:30pm Time of Our Lives: The Ashes 2005 8:30pm T20 Cricket 12:00am Ashes Modern Classics 12:30am Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass

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10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am Sunday Morning Live 12:00pm Sunday Politics 1:15pm F1 the British Grand Prix 4:30pm Prized Apart 5:30pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:35pm Nature's Greatest Dancers 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:58pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Fake or Fortune 10:00pm A Song for Jenny 11:20pm BBC News 11:40pm Regional News 11:45pm Weather 11:50pm Live at the Apollo 12:35am Don't Tell the Bride 1:35am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:40am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

7:15am Homes Under the Hammer 8:15am Big Dreams Small Spaces 9:15am Countryfile 10:15am Gardeners World 10:45am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15pm F1: Grand Prix 1:20pm Bargain Hunt 2:20pm Athletics 3:20pm Athletics 7:00pm John Carter 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Odyssey 10:45pm Family Guy 11:25pm Family Guy 11:50pm Family Guy 12:10am Family Guy 12:30am Women's World Cup Final 3:30am Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside. 4:30am Holby City 5:30am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:40pm Love Your Garden 2:40pm Long Lost Family 3:40pm Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 5:45pm Midsomer Murders 7:45pm Local News and Weather 7:55pm ITV News and Weather 8:15pm Catchphrase 9:00pm Surprise Surprise 10:00pm Black Work 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 12:20am Piers Morgan's Life Stories 1:15am Jackpot 247 4:00am Motorsport UK

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CITV ITV News Weekend The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather Love Your Garden Long Lost Family Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Midsomer Murders Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Catchphrase Surprise Surprise Black Work ITV News and Weather Bear Grylls: Mission Survive Piers Morgan's Life Stories Jackpot 247

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9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Shanghai Knights 11:45pm Russell Howard's Good News 12:15am Russell Howard's Good News 12:45am Family Guy 1:10am American Dad! 1:30am Family Guy 1:55am Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents 2:55am Uncle 3:25am Uncle 3:55am Uncle 4:25am Russell Howard's Good News

8:00pm The Dalai Lama at 80 8:30pm Schรถnbrunn Summer Night Concert From Vienna 10:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices 11:00pm Far From the Madding Crowd 1:40am The Dalai Lama at 80 2:10am Rock 'N' Roll America

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A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Heartbeat Wycliffe Columbo Goodbye, Mr. Chips Wycliffe The Railway Children FYI Daily The Railway Children Inspector Morse Joanna Lumley: The Search for Noah's Ark The American President FYI Daily The American President Blue Murder Cornwall with Caroline Quentin Cornwall with Caroline Quentin Man About the House Nightscreen Emmerdale Omnibus

7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am How I Met Your Mother 8:10am Ginetta GT5 Challenge 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:25pm Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Simpsons 5:00pm The Simpsons 5:30pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Kevin Mccloud's Escape to the Wild 9:00pm Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year 10:00pm Humans 11:00pm The Grey 1:15am Rude Tube

7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:40am Police Interceptors 12:35pm Police Interceptors 1:40pm Kate and Leopold 3:50pm Entrapment 6:05pm Disney's Hercules 7:45pm 5 News 7:50pm You, Me and Dupree 10:00pm Big Brother 11:00pm A Deadly Adoption 12:45am Assumed Killer 2:30am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am Big Brother 5:00am House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes. 5:25am Make it Big 5:50am Make it Big

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8:40am Thor: The Dark World 10:45am Thor: The Dark World Special 11:15am Guardians of the Galaxy 1:30pm The Goonies 3:40pm King Arthur 5:50pm Demolition Man 8:00pm Thor: The Dark World 10:00pm Guardians of the Galaxy 12:10am Face/Off 2:35am Snakes on a Plane

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It’s time to take action AS the flowers bloom, nature is reminding you that this is a season of great abundance Sally Trotman

WHICH areas of your life are thriving the most at the moment? Now in the height of summer, pay attention to how you spend your time. As the flowers bloom in the sunshine, nature is reminding you that this is a season of great abundance. If you would like to develop something new in one area of your life, then now is the time to infuse this idea with passion and inspired action! The full moon in Capricorn on July 2 will help you take a more practical approach to developing your ideas. This earthy sign favours planning, organising and setting realistic goals. Consider your plans and whether they are achievable, or how you can break goals down into smaller steps. Until July 21 the sun is ruled by the sensitive sign of Cancer so remember to nurture yourself and your vision a little more this month. July is the seventh month of the year and the

SUNNY JULY: Consider your plans and whether they are achievable. influence of this number is helping you to hear your own truth. Is there anything you need to change in order to be more honest with your-

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self? The sun moves into the sign of Leo on the 22nd, giving you the confidence to follow your heart. Just a few days be-

fore this the new moon in Cancer on July 16 gives you the opportunity for emotional renewal. Take a bath or swim in the sea on this day to gently cleanse away any old hurts from the past. If you would like to move to a new home, write a wish list with specifics about your need from your new abode. Then trust that you will be guided to exactly the right place for you. The seventh card in the major arcanca tarot deck is the Chariot. The picture on this card is of a man reigning in two horses. The influence of this card may indicate the desire to take a journey, so take a day trip, long weekend or holiday to gain a new perspective on your life. By taking time out for yourself this month you will be rewarded with a fresh vision to help you develop an even more abundant August. To discover how to make the most of the month ahead, receive a more personalised astrological report with Sally Trotman via Skype, telephone or email. For more information visit www.sallytrotman.com.

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More police on the Costa beat THOUSANDS of officers are being drafted into the Costa to make sure that tourists have a safe and happy holiday. What areas do you think could be policed more to ensure that our visitors leave with a good impression of our holiday destinations? LYNNE MARSHALL of Airflow and PAD’s volunteer, Mijas Costa says that there could be room for improvement, “Although you can see the police out there, they could do with better organisation, as we do need more security everywhere. “People need to feel safe, and not only on the coast but inland on urbanisations too, as many houses are rented out at summertime, there should be a presence by the police. There are many

aspects of control that should be put in place in the busy months, and I welcome that in order to feel safe.” “If the police are on patrol, it is a deterrent, but I would suggest that they put better planning into where they are situated and so they are not all in one place at the same time.” Mark Pegrum, Business Development Executive at Currencies Direct, said: “There are

certain areas, service stations and around the tolls where numerous people have been robbed and I think at those areas there should be a visible police presence. There are gangs that work the busy streets and it is very easy to be pickpocket-

tunists strike, I have known friends be tricked and then had their bag stolen, it is quite amazing how the scammers do it! I would always warn visitors to just be careful with their belongings and I would welcome more security definitely.” Patricia Criado Navas, Abogado for the Presidents Club International believes that we have the best National Police here in Spain. “I think the National Police services are well informed on delicate matters, and in every situation the policing must be applied in the correct way so as not to alarm people. We do From Left to Right: need security in tourist arDavid McNally, eas, and I Patricia Criado think the poNavas, Mark Pegrum and Lynne lice do a good job.”

ed. I myself have nearly been targeted by thieves and they are very fast but with police on the streets they might be deterred.” David McNally, ADANA organiser and fundraiser Estepona thinks that holidaymakers should take extra care, “more visible police would deter scammers in places like supermarket car parks and outside banks. These are areas where the oppor-

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WHEN visiting Tenerife recently, we realised on going ashore that some of our companions were not as au fait with the Menu del Dia system as us. Although you can eat yourself silly on board ship, there are occasions when you are in port that you see food so tempting, or the aroma so overpowering, that it is impossible to resist. So there we were in Puerto del la Cruz. It was 2pm and would not be sitting down to dinner until 8.30pm. Having located a traditional Spanish restaurant, we sat on the balcony overlooking the sea and perused the menu. My fellow travellers had decided they fancied a nice plate of gambas, oh, and why not some Calamari a la Romana as we were all in a fishy mood. First though, the all important drinks. Vino for the ladies, and in my best Spanish, three beers for us lads and by the way, did they have Mahou? Of course they had. On draught? Yes. Thus ordered, we then decided to add some Camembert Frito. Our drinks arrived and to our surprise, we blokes were presented with

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LUNCH SPOT: Puerto de la Cruz, overlooking the sea. three bottles of German beer plus three steins of draught Mahou. My language skills had been lost on our waiter. These were closely followed by a stonking great salad, a mountain of bread, some alioli and a pot of beef dripping with some crunchy bits. Next the Calamari on a dustbin lid posing as a platter, surrounded by a large quantity of fried potatoes and onions.

Although you can eat yourself silly on board ship, there are occasions when you see food in port that is too tempting to resist.

Room had to be found as a steaming sierra of garlic prawns arrived, along with a whole deep fried Camembert and another shopping trolley of bread. We rolled out of the restaurant 90 minutes later, on the point of detonation and with our English and South African friends enthusing about the great value of the Spanish Menu del Dia. Dinner on board was a trifle subdued that evening.

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HEADLINES - why are we denied real news in mainstream media? Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

OCCASIONALLY, I look back on my history of columns. I wonder how many of these stories would see printer ’s ink in other mainstream media. One has to go outside Europe, delve deeply on the internet, to discover that in the last two years, 74 NASA scientists died under suspicious circumstances. Why are we denied real news? Is it because we prefer the comfort of a dumbed down version of world events? Is it, as CBS anchorman, Walter Cronkite said: “Our task is not to tell the truth; we are opinion moulders.” I glance at a UK national newspaper. Headlines, the queen’s granddaughter may

QUIET: No serious debate on collapse of Greece. be pregnant. Kate Hudson shows off her ‘phenomenal body.’ Former Labour spin doctor helps ‘pariah Putin’ polish his image. Bolshevik revolutionary, Lenin, described football as the opium of the masses. Today, the tranquiliser is news

of student mischief abroad; the ramblings of two unemployed scruffy motor heads, and aliens know how to find us. Best not mention Britain’s debt interest has hit £1 billion a week. NATO expansion on fanciful pretext brings all-out

war closer than the Cuban missile crisis. Let us not talk about Iceland arresting bankers for fraud, its economy recovering. There is no serious debate on the collapse of Greece or an EU in crisis over a nonEuropean invasion. Ukraine:

SUMMER’S here and it’s time to take extra care of your pets, as the hot weather brings out mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies, which can be not only a nuisance but a serious threat. It’s imperative to safeguard furry little loved ones from these summer pests, as it will not only save heartache and money now, in the long run it could even save a pet’s life. Investing in a tick collar now will ensure that man’s best friend doesn’t bring home any unsavoury new friends for the next few months. At night the dreaded sand fly also comes out, biting many dogs and putting them at risk of leishmaniasis, a blood disease which can prove fatal, so it pays to be well prepared. Secondly, it’s shocking to see how many people are oblivious to their pet’s health needs, leaving dogs locked in cars or tied up outside without water or shade on hot summer days, resulting in many canine fatalities. It may seem like obvious advice, but lots of fur and no ventilation in a small space always ends in disaster. So this summer, put forth a little effort, and make sure that pets survive Spain’s soaring temperatures and nasty pests.

Only the EU could destroy the economy of Europe’s biggest country in just 12 months. This EU - US mess, according to the Austrian Institute of Economic Research, will lose 1.9 million jobs and €80 billion. Hard news is that Spain, and indeed the EU, faces meltdown in public support. A large anti-EU faction of lawmakers is now at the heart of Brussels. Here in Spain, the electoral success of antiausterity Podemos could spell the end of the country’s rotating dictatorship. Similar sentiment parties gain massive support throughout Europe. Russia, on the defensive, is now massing nuclear missiles along European borders, US disintegration is no longer Now we doubted, and the only debate want to is, when. hear your news. Let’s get back to mainstream. Headline, ‘LonYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE don Mayor Boris John- YOUR OPINION son tells cab drive to f*** www.euroweeklynews.com off.’ There you go.

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The red tape that is sending Spain down the tubes YET another example of the narrowminded and blinkered approach of the Junta de Andalucia regional government, which has major economic issues and a decline in tourism. As an avid freshwater angler, I have fished in France, Holland and Southern Ireland without any issues in obtaining the required licences, but forget any thought of freshwater fishing in Andalucia. The internet had no real up-to-date information on obtaining a licence beyond implying a trip to Malaga and the Agencia Medio Ambiente. So with Environment Agency Fishing Licence, Passport, NIE number, Public Liability Insurance and Casa Caja bank book, I made the three-hour round trip. It was a total waste of time. I had to either prove experience of fishing with an agency certificate/document, attend a two-day course (in Spanish) and an exam, or do the exam as a stand-alone (in Spanish). I then referred to the first point and saw two years’ consecutive agency licences between years 1991 to 1996 would be sufficient All not lost yet, I emailed the UK Environment Agency which unfortunately only keeps records from year 2000, which they sent. With 15 years’ licences, and only one year missed, forwarded to the administrator at Malaga as evidence, I thought it would be good enough. Back came the prompt reply, a resounding NO, the years must be between 91 and 96. Left with the other option, as a nonSpanish speaker, I said forget it. So yet another area of the Spanish tourist industry down the tubes. Steve P, Castellar del la Frontera (Cadiz)

Barbaric act CHAKA was a beautiful giant Doberman, well known by everybody in Son Ferrer (Mallorca) for sitting at his owners feet in a café. His owners adored him. Tragedy has struck. While the owners were in a restaurant in San Agustin on Saturday June 20, Chaka was nearby in the car with the windows open. Someone set fire to the car and Chaka lost his life. The owners and the

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A lot of people made vicious and ignorant responses to a stupid hoax, but instead of condemning them for their ignorance and stupidity, Leapy’s reaction is to blame it all on the Muslims who were being attacked. Leapy’s real knowledge of what makes British Muslims tick is, I’m sorry to have to say, nil. He trots out all the usual stereotypes, and imagines that he is doing Britain a service, when all he is doing is to encourage intolerance among the non-Muslim community, and increase the numbers of Muslims who feel alienated. In other words, he is doing ‘Islamic State’ a good turn, Bill Campbell, Mojacar (Almeria)

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This view from the sea at Miravet in Tarragona was especially spectacular. Liz Hughes (By email)

community are devastated. Can anyone with information as to why this barbaric act was allowed to happen come forward and contact the Local Police on 971 003 300? John Griffiths (By email)

Doggy thanks THANKS to David The Dogman for a really good and truthful report on socalled dangerous breeds. He has confirmed in his article what I always believed, and found, to be true. My first dog was a long-haired German Shepherd who was army trained and never any problem, except for the one time I shouted: “Shandy, NO!” and she heard it as “GO” and did attack. We had our first pit bull for 12 years - again she was no problem - yes, a female. Now we have a male Staff - a fully trained medical dog - again no problem. Thanks for the article. Kay, Beniarbeig (Alicante)

Be alert! I HAVE lived in Spain for 11 years and consider myself quite streetwise, so you might think I would be more aware of the tricks played by pickpockets. Without realising it at the time, I foiled a pair of pickpockets in the Mercadona store on the Benitachell to Moraira road. The guy who approached me was tall and plump with a swarthy complexion and thinning hair. He spoke to me in Spanish initially, but when I said: “No hablo español,” he switched to English and asked if I could read the ingredients on some cartons of drinks, as he had left his glasses at home, and was a diabetic. Fortunately, his accomplice was a little heavy-handed, literally, as I felt his hand about to enter my pocket. Once they realised I was aware of what was going on, they walked away from me. The accomplice was a short, older man, with white hair and a bald patch.

I did look for them in the store, to take their photos, but they had vanished. I guess it’s that time of year. Let’s be careful out there! Ken Cook, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante) Leapy Lee’s article on Muslims attitude to Western society (Issue 1564) was controversial…

Nazi tactic IT was the Nazis’ tactic, when people wrote and said violent things about the Jews in pre-war Germany, to comment: “Oh, well, they must have done things to deserve it,” and never to admit that the people who wrote those things were ignorant and vicious liars. In this way, public opinion came to accept that Jews were evil people who threatened the national security and way of life, and we know what the results were. Now, as usual, we have Leapy falling for this same trick

WITH regards to Leapy Lee’s latest column, Muslim women don’t wear these medieval clothes (burkas) because they are forced to. They wear them because they have an agenda and most western countries are too cowardly to do anything about it. This is what Gaddafi stated more than nine years ago: “We already have 50 million Muslims in Europe. There are signs that Allah will grant Islam victory in Europe – without swords, without guns, without conquests. The 50 million Muslims of Europe will turn it into a Muslim continent within a few decades.” If Turkey is added to the European Union, Europe will have another 50 million Muslims. Europe is in a predicament, and so is America, Gaddafi said. “They should agree to become Islamic in the course of time, or else declare war on the Muslims.” Maybe not in our lifetime but Europe will one day be renamed ‘EURABIA’. Ian Thomas (By email)

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It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. Bill Gates.

in history 1295. Scotland and France form an alliance, the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. 1519. Charles of Spain is elected Holy Roman emperor in Barcelona. 1535. Sir Thomas More is beheaded in England for refusing to swear allegiance to King Henry VIII as head of the Church. 1590. English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag. 1644. Oliver Cromwell crushes the Royalists at the Battle of Marston Moor. 1687. Isaac Newton’s great work PRINCIPIA published by Royal Society in England. Outlines his laws of motion and universal gravitation. 1776. The Continental Congress resolves that the American colonies ‘are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.’ US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence. 1806. A Spanish army repels the British during their attempt to retake Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1815. After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, the victorious Allies march into Paris. 1863. Confederate General Robert E. Lee, in Hagerstown, Maryland, reports his defeat at Gettysburg to President Jefferson Davis. 1900. First flight LZ-1, of a dirigible airship designed by Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, at Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany. 1937. Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan disappear over Pacific Ocean. 1940. Hitler orders invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion). 1954. Food rationing ends in Great Britain almost nine years after the end of World War II. 1957. 71st Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Lew Hoad (as in the Mijas club) beats Ashley Cooper (6-2 6-1 6-2). 1961. Novelist Ernest Hemingway commits suicide at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. 1969. 140,000 attend Atlanta Pop Festival featuring Led Zep & Janis Joplin. 1976. North and South Vietnam are officially reunified.

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“Whatever you do, be different - that was the advice my mother gave me, and I can’t think of better advice for an entrepreneur. If you’re different, you will stand out.” Anita Roddick.

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If lawyers are disbarred, and clergymen defrocked, does it not follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, models deposed, or drycleaners depressed?

‘DOES THIS MEAN THAT GREECE HAS FINALLY WON THE DAY?’

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The Forger Directed by Philip Martin Starring: John Travolta, Christopher Plummer, Tye Sheridan, and Abigail Spencer. When a convicted art forger (John Travolta) has to arrange his early release from prison in order to spend some time with his dying son, a price has to be paid. Pulling off one final job for the person who made his freedom possible is the cost.

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Unscramble the name of a famous British period drama television series (two words): NOW BAT BEYOND

A little boy was doing his homework one evening and turned to his father and said, “Dad, where would I find the Andes?” “Don’t ask me,” said the father. “Ask your mother. She puts everything away in this house.”

Unscramble the name of a famous soprano: STREET GALLERY

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (FABLES) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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The giant Pau Gasol began his professional career with FC Barcelona in 1998 but made it big after a move to the American NBA in 2001. He has played for Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Chicago Bulls.

2 July, Lindsay Lohan, Actress, 29. The American teen star won recognition as both the twins in The Parent Trap 1998, and won several awards for appearing in Mean Girls. She also stared in Herbie, Fully Loaded and Freaky Friday. 3 July, Tom Cruise, Actor, 53. Needing little introduction, the actor and producer has stared in many blockbuster films such as Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Top Gun, Rain Man, The Last Samurai, the Mission Impossible series, and The Firm. 4 July, Gina Lollobrigida, Actress, 88. Voluptuous Italian actress who appeared in many films including Hotel Paradiso. In 2008, she was awarded the National Italian American Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. She also came third in the 1947 Miss Italy contest. 5 July, Gianfranco Zola, Football Player, 49. The Italian, former star of Chelsea from 1996 until 2003 who was much loved by the fans, won Player of the Year in both 1999 and 2003. He also played for the Italian national side between 91 and 97. 7 July, Ringo Star, Drummer, 75. Not only a drummer for the most famous group in the world, The Beatles, he is also an actor and the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine. As well as being the fortunate husband of the lovely Barbara Bach. 8 July, Kevin Bacon, Actor, 57. The talented Golden Globe winner from Pennsylvania became famous for roles in films such as Apollo 13, Footloose, The River Wild, Hollow Man, Mystic River, Friday the 13th, and Tremors.

YOUR STARS LEO (July 24 - August 23) There is a highly social week ahead with social gatherings here and there. A trip means that finances start to look brighter. You may find it necessary, if you are to progress, to consider a move to another job or area. Get involved with people who have been in the same situation. This gives you a good guide as to exactly where you want to be. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) There is a great impatience this week when someone flatly refuses to see something through to the end. You do not admire sloppiness and your reaction shows this. It may be necessary for you to sort out a situation which has been going on far too long. As you dislike loose ends in any respect, your patience may come to an end. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Energy is high and there is a lot of fun to be had. An invitation sent out brings an old friend to your table. This is not as straightforward as you think it will be. Odd stirrings make you confused. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You feel like a fish out of water in a confused and noisy situation. Perhaps you are not making the right kind of friends, so take control of the quality of people who you associate with. Maybe it is relatives that are causing concern. You cannot choose your relatives, but it is possible to see less of them.

CANCER

GOLDEN SLUMBERS 1. According to Washington Irving’s short story first published in 1819, for how many years did Rip Van Winkle fall asleep? 2. ‘As I walk’d through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a Den, and I laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a Dream’ are the first lines of which Christian allegory, first published in 1678? 3. Eric Coates’ By the Sleepy Lagoon is the opening theme of which long-running radio programme? 4. From which 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song When the Children are Asleep originally come? 5. What is the French name for a ‘railway carriage with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight’? 6. Which actor starred as Chicago architect Sam Baldwin in the 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film Sleepless in Seattle? 7. Which BBC television programme did presenter Nick Ross always end with the words: “Don’t have nightmares sleep well”? 8. Which famous Shakespearian character speaks the line: “To sleep, perchance to dream, ay, there’s the rub”? 9. Who composed the music for the 1890 ballet Sleeping Beauty? 10. Who or what is a ‘somnambulist’? 1. At least 20 YEARS, 2. THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, 3. DESERT ISLAND DISCS, 4. CAROUSEL, 5. WAGON-LIT, 6. TOM HANKS, 7. CRIMEWATCH, 8. HAMLET – it is part of his famous soliloquy that begins ‘To be or not to be’, 9. Peter Ilich TCHAIKOVSKY, 10. SOMEONE WHO WALKS ABOUT IN THEIR SLEEP

6 July, Pau Gasol, Basketball player.

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This is an emotional week, when it is difficult to keep things to yourself. Get together with others and do a bit of social networking. Talk, and if you cannot bring yourself to confess to a problem, say that it is a friend of yours who has it. Certainly, you need to share this concern to get a balanced picture.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a great social week. Your puppy-like enthusiasm attracts others and a barrage of good vibes comes your way. Indeed, your relaxed attitude allows someone close to get their own life a bit more into perspective. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) People look to you to guide them through the maze of right and wrong this week. Your talent for bringing humour into the most tense situations is invaluable midweek. Summer is a socialising time for you and it is all steam ahead as you issue invitations and receive some back. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You like to do your own things in your own way and in your own time. That certainly shows this week. It can cause a bit of a stir with family. Even so, it will inspire someone close to step forward and make their own stand. Put someone straight when they step out of line. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) The kind nature that is so much a

part of you is only too evident this week. A situation makes you feel frustrated and you need to find a way forward. A bit of expert advice goes a long way even if it does mean that you still have to go it alone. Be strong and remind yourself that this is for someone else. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) As you prefer living in the here and now, you find it difficult to understand and tolerate people who plot and plan in advance. It is tedious in the extreme to consider every little detail of something which may never happen. Because there is this relaxed attitude, you have developed a larger-than-life personality. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This time of year reminds you just how much you enjoy home comforts. Plan ahead now for those chilly winter nights when the air is crisp and the wine is mulled. The urge is to work with others this week and that in itself throws up plans for evenings ahead. Having planned a romantic weekend there may need to be some adjustments. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Your mind, as ever, is changeable. This is a fun time to dabble at this and that to bring a bit of variety to your life and work. Meeting new people and starting new projects means that it is a busy time at work but the rewards are high.

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 14 Good: 18 Very good: 26 Excellent: 32

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION clog girl girn giro goon grin gurn ling logo long lung ring rung ugli cling clung coign congo corgi cuing gluon groin guiro igloo incog lingo logic lungi ruing unrig colugo cooing coring curing luring ruling unclog cooling curling louring COLOURING

SOUND OF THE WEEK Title: Beneath the Skin Group: Of Monsters and Men Released: June 8, 2015 Beneath the Skin is the second studio album by Icelandic folk-pop band Of Monsters and Men. It debuted at number three on US Billboard 200, selling 61,000 copies in its first week, to become the band’s highest-charting album. The album was released to generally positive reviews. The album title is derived from a lyric in the song ‘Human’: Plants awoke and they slowly grow beneath the skin.

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Down 1 Walk clumsily laughing out loud having left work (6) 2 Where Pacific Islanders live in cotton garments (5)

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Cryptic Across 1 Learner at a place in Cambridge recently (6) 3 Abandon 'The Waste Land' (6) 8 Medicine was our connection, we hear (7) 10 Scandinavians reveal their birdlike qualities (5) 11 Make a speech about vermin in Olde English (5) 12 Flower for one with false name (7) 13 A place to stay, recently stolen by the Spanish (5) 15 TV detective revealing number of fingers? (5) 20 Being of a sweet and friendly disposition, I question my proficiency (7) 22 Find a suit and get a flat in South East (5) 24 Epic poem included in Swahili address (5) 25 Maintain America is in a spot (7) 26 Woman in luxury sports car is a heavily built bird (6) 27 A time with clucking females in foreign city (6)

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Across: 1 Sprites, 5 Ships, 8 Alive, 9 Oregano, 10 Trek, 11 Negative, 13 Roster, 15 Picnic, 18 Cardigan, 19 Cede, 22 Peerage, 23 Orion, 24 Ernes, 25 Shelter. Down: 1 Scatter, 2 Raise, 3 Teem, 4 Scores, 5 Scenario, 6 Italian, 7 Stole, 12 Recitals, 14 Surgeon, 16 Cleaner, 17 Caress, 18 Copse, 20 Edict, 21 Node.

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4 With a little rubber a secretary may rub out (5) 5 They are in charge, but have leaders (7) 6 Smelly person not starting to mess about (6) 7 Film award for outsize vehicle (5) 9 Three diverted close by (5) 14 Work in India on view (7)

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16 Nasty sores from some shrubs (5) 17 Audacious American lawyer with funny looking grin (6) 18 Lead in the French wood (5) 19 Game for first of threes and nines at sixes and sevens (6) 21 Remove and debug problem (5) 23 Not sleeping at a vigil (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents Z and 16 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 10 appears and T every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Determined (8) 5 Halt (4) 9 Of recognised authority or excellence (7) 10 Violation of law (5) 11 Hands over for money (5) 12 Packages (7) 13 Most recent (6) 15 Not tired (6) 18 Mountainous European country (7) 20 Play (5) 22 Requirements (5) 23 Sudden happening that brings good fortune (7) 24 Run or move very quickly (4) 25 First courses (8) Down 1 Competitions (5)

7 Contented (7)

1 Bears, 4 Chest, 8 Shampoo, 9 Grasp, 10 Dance, 11 Suspect, 12 Summer, 14 Losses, 18 Miracle, 20 Visit, 22 Steer, 23 Process, 24 Sword, 25 Sorry.

8 In short supply (6)

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2 Bright red (7) 3 Fails to keep (5) 4 Run away from confinement (6) 6 Two times (5)

13 Highly educated (7) 14 Pressure (6) 16 Learner (7) 17 Burrowing creature (6) 19 Outbuildings (5) 20 Person who makes a gift of property (5)

1 Besides, 2 Again, 3 Supreme, 4 Choose, 5 Edges, 6 Travels, 7 Spot, 13 Markets, 15 Obvious, 16 Satisfy 17 Helped, 18 Mask, 19 Cargo, 21 Swear.

21 Gather in great quantity (5)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Autopista, 7 Chess, 8 Cloud, 9 Caer, 10 Boca, 14 Oveja, 16 Apodo, 17 Dangerous. Down: 1 Alcachofa, 2 Trece, 3 Piso, 4 Sick, 5 Ajo, 6 Radiators, 11 Otoño, 12 Dawn, 13 Date, 15 End.

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Across 1 Shirt (6) 4 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 8 Tenedores (5) 9 Ice (frozen water) (5) 10 Maletín (portafolios) (9) 13 Smooth (skin) (5) 15 Silver (metal) (5) 16 Route (4) 17 Batalla (lucha) (6)

Down 1 Puño (costura) (4) 2 To look at (5) 3 To hold (8) 5 Un (3) 6 Year (12 months) (3) 7 Garbanzo (8) 11 Comienzo (5) 12 Merluza (pez) (4) 13 Southern (side, part) (3) 14 Hormiga (3)

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The most expensive paintings in the world

For many of us, choosing a picture to hang in that blank space on the wall is a matter of popping down to the shops and picking one out of the rack entitled ‘€9.99 Special.’ For some people, art is a little more important, and a little more expensive. Here we take a look at the Top 10 most expensive paintings in the world. 1. PAUL GAUGUIN ‘Nafea faa ipoipo?’ or, ‘When will you marry?’ 1892 Sold for $300 million One of the most famous and reproduced images of Gauguin’s, and most expensive in the world at this moment, depicts two Tahitian native women, one of them dressed in a traditional Tahitian dress, while the other one is wearing not only a mission dress, but a serious expression on her face to match 2. PAUL CÉZANNE ‘The Card Players’ 1892 Sold for $250 million This famous composition by Paul Cézanne is the last version of his work and is still in private hands. The deep intensity in the faces of the players make this painting a masterpiece of post-impressionist art that was sold in 2011 to the Royal Family of Qatar. 3. PABLO PICASSO ‘Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’)’ 1955 Sold for $179.4 million ‘Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’)’ is one of the Spaniard’s most famous late works, albeit not one of his most important. At the time of sale it represented the highest price ever paid for a painting at auction. It was purchased by an anonymous buyer from Saudi Arabia. 4. PABLO PICASSO ‘La Rêve’ or ‘The Dream’ 1932 Sold for $155 million ‘La Rêve’ is one of Picasso’s most famous and sensual paintings, depicting Marie-Therese Walter sitting on a red armchair with her eyes closed. In 2006, Steve Wynn agreed to sell the

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painting to Steven Cohen for $139 million, but the sale was cancelled when Mr. Wynn accidentally damaged the work. 5. FRANCIS BACON ‘Three Studies of Lucian Freud’ 1969 Sold for $142.4 million This Bacon not only set a record for a contemporary work of art, but was the most expensive painting ever auctioned at the time, but also Christie’s who sold it to an undisclosed buyer explained that when this work was painted, ‘the relationship between Freud and Bacon was at its apex.’ 6. JACKSON POLLOCK ‘Number 5, 1948’ 1948 Sold for $140 million In 2006, this stunning ‘drip’ by Jackson Pollock was at the time the most expensive contemporary painting ever sold. The large sum confirmed not only the strength of the art market, but also an increasing interest for the contemporary works of art.

7. WILLEM DE KOONING ‘Woman III’ 1952-53 Sold for $137.5 million This painting from the abstract expressionist, is one of a series of six paintings, and the only ‘Woman’ by Willem de Kooning still in private hands. One of this woman has been chosen by theartwolf.com as one of the 50 masterworks of the history of painting. 8. GUSTAV KLIMT ‘Adele Bloch-bauer I’ 1907 Sold for $135 million 2006 saw the acquisition of this iconic work by Ronald Lauder, which caused a shock in the art world, not only for the remarkable sum paid for it, but also for the way it was sold, not at auction. The Nazis confiscated this painting along with others during World War II, and after the war, the canvases were placed at the National Gallery of Austria in 1948. 9. EDVARD MUNCH ‘The Scream’ 1895 Sold for $119.9 million Sold by Sotheby’s in 2012, this iconic work was the most expensive painting ever sold at auction until it was surpassed by Bacon’s ‘Three Studies of Lucian Freud.’ The work is the most colourful of the four versions of Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ and the only one still in private hands. 10. JASPER JOHNS ‘Flag,’ 1958 Sold for $110 million Bought by Steve Cohen in 2012, ‘Flags’ are Jasper Johns’ most famous works. The artist painted his first American flag in 1954-55. Many compilations on pop art include Jasper Johns as a pop artist because of his artistic use of classical iconography.

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Staying cool uses fuel so turn it down AS part of our series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

AIR CON: Checks should be carried out at a reputable garage. essential element of air conditioning and a clear sign of a malfunction is the device fails to cool when connected. Another sign of a malfunction is a sour-like smell in the car. All air conditioning checks should be carried out at a fully legal and reputable garage, so get yours checked out now for summer.

USING your vehicle’s air conditioning set at a temperature below 20 degrees centigrade can result in an increase of 20 per cent in fuel consumption. That’s according to a report compiled by Auto Scout 24. The report wanted to raise awareness of using air conditioning and the impact on vehicle use, including an increase in maintenance. It encouraged users to reduce the settings of their aircon units to help improve performance of fuel consumption. Auto Scout 24 also highlighted the importance of conducting proper maintenance of the air conditioning in winter and perform a thorough cleaning of the radiator as well as checking the hoses and ducts of the system. The report also pointed out that gas is an

Tweeting potholes A new system has been created in Panama that sends road managers a tweet on Twitter to the official account of the Ministry of Public Works, every time a vehicle goes over a pothole in the road, as a reminder it needs fixing. An imaginative solution that maybe ought to be tried in Spain.

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Can they complain about garage? We then had the car taken away. Finally the car is repaired. It seems the car’s own computer was faulty. We feel let down and angry about the garage service. What can we do to seek recompense? We have copies of the various documents. A.S. (Costa del Sol)

So m e t i me ag o w e to o k o u r car to the official main dealer garage because our local mechanic could not fix it. To cut a long story short, they seriously misdiagnosed the problem and charged us nearly €2,000. They then asked for a further €1,400 but admitted the problem still existed.

The simplest way to complain is to go to your nearest Spanish consumer office. This is the OMIC, the ‘Oficina Municipal de Información al Consumidor.’ If you have obtained a copy of the official complaint form, the ‘Hoja de Reclamaciones,’ at the

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garage, the OMIC staff will help you to filll it in. If not, the OMIC should have a form for you to use. Quite often, the simple presentation of this form will lead to an offer from the garage to settle. If not, you will need to follow up through the OMIC.

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Yacht Rally raises £6,780 THE 15th annual Gibraltar-Morocco yacht rally raised £6,780, tripling the amount previously raised for charity which this year will go to Gibraltar’s Red Cross. Hosted by Ocean Village Marina, this year’s event also saw a 30 per cent increase in the number of yachts taking part. Participants also saw a display of a school of dolphins and a pod of fin whales.

Governor at Open Day THE Governor attended last Saturday’s Annual Open Day at the Covent chatting with local residents and visitors. The event raised money for charity through arts and crafts stalls, sales of plants and also featured a variety of musical and family entertainment throughout the day.

GIBRALTAR N O W Guernsey get a head start GUERNSEY’S 4-0 win over Gibraltar gives them a head start in the semi-finals. Dominic Haume’s hat-trick in the game also makes him Guernsey’s top scorer with four goals in three games. Nevertheless, Gibraltar shone through in their game against Ynys Mons when Alain Pons scored a free-kick against the Welsh team equalizing the score after Ryan Booth’s goal.

Spanish union to pay £65,000 compensation UNACCEPTABLE that Spain can defame Gibraltar By Jo Harvie A GIBRALTAR court has awarded £65,000 in compensation to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo against Spanish trade union Manos Limpias. The Supreme Court has ruled the organisation must pay Picardo £30,000 in damages and a further £35,000 in legal costs for “scandalous and untrue” statements made about the chief minister. Manos Limpias is an organisation founded by Miguel Bernad Remon, a lawyer and prominent supporter of Spain’s far right. It claims to represent public sector employees and defend the constitutional integrity of Spain against calls for inde-

pendence, and is most notable for pursuing the indictment of a Spanish judge who attempted to investigate war crimes committed by Francoist forces during the Spanish Civil War. The Chief Minister said: “It is very gratifying to see this matter now draw to a conclusion in Gibraltar. We will now start the process of enforcement in Spain. It is unacceptable that a right wing Spanish group like Manos Limpias can think they can defame Gibraltar or any Gibraltarian with such impunity. This helps to show them they cannot.” Picardo thanked his legal team and said he would donate any money recovered to charity.

FABIAN PICARDO: Is gratified to see the matter now drawn to a conclusion.

Gibraltar’s long-distance runners on golden form THE Gibraltar team didn’t have to wait long to celebrate at the Island Games, currently taking

place in Jersey, picking up gold in the very first event. Half marathon runner Kim Baggliet-

to bagged first place and a new national record, coming in at one hour 21 minutes and 36 seconds. Kim had reportedly only decided to take part in the half marathon race the day before, and surprised everyone, including herself, with her excellent result. Her teammate Allison Edwards finished 12th, the pair’s

combined result also winning them the team silver. The women runners’ triumph was followed yesterday with another long-distance gold in the men’s 5,000m, Harvey Dixon crossing the line one second ahead of Bermuda’s Christopher Estwanik. Gib has also picked up bronzes in shooting, and the men’s team triathlon.

ISLAND GAMES: Various medals have been won.

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From goblins to Gucci plus sun, sand and sea - Spain’s got it all! Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

SPAIN’S tourism is booming. Visitor numbers are increasing and the government is talking up tourism as the driver of recovery. But the truth is that sun, sea and sand have been driving Spain’s economy for the past halfcentury. For years people have talked about the need to find alternatives because apart from the Canary Islands, Spanish tourism is mainly a summer affair of temporary jobs from June to September. And nothing much has changed. Spain ranks third globally in tourist numbers, over half from the UK, Germany and France. But the authorities need to look elsewhere, at Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Chinese visitors, for example, aren’t attracted by the beach like Europeans - for cultural reasons, they prefer not getting tanned. Yet China’s showing an increasing interest in wine culture.

WINE CULTURE: Vineyard tours should be developed. So, vineyard tours, focusing on the range of excellent Spanish wines, should be developed. According to Ana Botín, Santander banking group’s CEO, Spain has to prepare for “the cus-

tomer revolution... We have a good climate, good food and marvellous cultural options to offer. We could be the Florida of Europe.” But this requires focusing on tourists’ needs, and

giving tourists exactly what they want. Shopping is popular with visitors from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. But this requires adaptation. Visitors naturally get frustrated when they want to buy, say, a designer handbag but find they’ve got to return later as the store’s closed afternoons or shut Sundays. I’ve just returned from a trip to Norway, a country mainly confined to a three-month tourist summer season like Spain but this due to its northerly geographical position. Yes, Norway’s cooler but the scenery’s spectacular, the people extremely helpful and, my, how it markets its mythology! Trolls (not the internet variety) are everywhere. Come on Spain: how about making more of your folklore! For instance, your duendes (house goblins), Cantabria’s Caballucos del Diablo (Devil’s small horses) or Cataluña’s Dones d’aigua (Maids of the Water). After all, fairies exist year-round, so why not your tourism too? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’, ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon. Profits to Cudeca.

Time for parting of the ways Swinging both ways in party politics

Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

THE Convergencia i Unio alliance which governs Cataluña split up after 37 years. Unio is headed by Josep Antonio Duran i Lleida, a nationalist who is not a separatist, and Convergencia by Cataluña’s pro-independence regional president, Artur Mas. It’s about time Mas acknowledged evidence he and other power-hungry Catalan politicians are more committed to independence than the voters.

Hidden agenda ESPERANZA AGUIRRE, obliged to come to terms with losing Madrid city hall to Manuela Carmena, maintains that the Partido Popular’s existing formula needs new ingredients. Nor has seeing Cristina Cifuentes at the head of Madrid’s regional government instead of the former incumbent, her protégé Ignacio Gonzalez,

ARTUR MAS: More committed than voters.

METROSCOPIA pollsters found voters were turned off by the postelection dickering needed to form councils and regional governments. They have no-one to blame but themselves for straying from the two-party system. Podemos consistently refused to veer in any direction apart from the Left although Ciudadanos voters could be forgiven for wondering why their party alternated between backing the PP and PSOE. It puts swinging in an entirely different context.

calmed Aguirre’s sentiments. She entered national politics as a deceptively ditzy Education and Culture minister with Jose Maria Aznar in 1996. She acquired wiliness and political nous along the way, her approachable popularity camouflaging the ambition that led her to challenge Mariano Rajoy’s leadership in 2008. Now Aguirre is calling for some self-reappraisal following the PP’s mediocre election results and it sounds as if she could be at it again.

Out for a profit SPAIN’S crisis-induced distrust of the banks helped create the 15-M movement in 2007. That in turn helped to create the Podemos party whose backing helped independent candidate Manuela Carmena become mayor of Madrid. The retired judge has been setting out her plans for the banks with little success. We revile banks for their greed but they’re there for the money, just like the butcher, the baker and candlestick-maker.

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Too many happy pills being dished out AN investigation has been launched in the UK into the amount of powerful drugs being given out too freely on the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) is investigating the prescribing of benzodiazepines, a class of anti-anxiety drugs including temazepam and diazepam, more commonly known as Valium. More than nine million prescriptions are given out each year in England, mostly for anxiety, but also as

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WE are of course talking about the worst-case scenario Erica Russell Watson: DOUBLE RISK: Flights longer than four hours FLIGHTS lasting more than four hours and long journeys via other methods of transport, where people have little moving space and cannot change position, can double the risk of thrombosis, a new study has revealed. Angiology and vein surgery specialists from Valencia’s La Fe hospital have been analysing the dangers of Economy Class Syndrome in preparation for the summer season, which sees increases in long-distance travel and long-haul flights. Economy Class Syndrome or Travellers’ Thrombosis leads to an increased probability of blood clots developing when people are forced to sit in the same position for long periods of time, a particular problem for travellers. “It has only been proved that it affects people flying for more than four hours or spending

equal or longer amounts of time sitting on buses, trains or in cars,” said Manuel Miralles, head of the Angiology and Vein Surgery service at La Fe. An estimated 150,000 people suffer from deep vein thrombosis every year due to long-haul flights. Miralles said that generally it is not a good idea to take anticoagulants as a preventive measure before flying, but other measures should be put into place when one or more risk factors such as taking oral contraceptives, obesity, cancer or recent surgery are present. Preventive measures include elastic compression socks, standing up and moving around regularly, doing stretching exercises for a few minutes every hour, drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids and choosing an aisle seat to have more chance of stretching legs.

I HAVE now completed my radiotherapy and I should be happy. I am, on one hand, because despite the machine breaking down several times I received my treatment which is the most important thing. My skin has become a little red over the last few sessions but that was to be expected. I have also noticed a large increase in freckles in the radiated area, also normal I imagine. I went in for a chat with my doctor and she seemed very pleased. I was told that I would have to continue applying the cream and of course stay out of the sun and she would see me in a month to check my progress. I also had an appointment to see my surgeon as I had finished my treatment. She wanted to check me over and refer me for breast reconstruction. I was looking forward to this, as you can imagine. Despite meaning more surgery at least it was something that would be a positive step towards re-

gaining more normality and more symmetry. I have to say I am a little tired of my mastectomy bra! I sat in front of her and she asked about the lesions or tumours in my lungs. This has not been clarified very well. At the beginning of chemotherapy I had a CAT scan and three small lesions showed up. I was told they were insignificant but would need to

I am hopeful things will be fine and I will be able to carry on with my operations and recovery.

be monitored. After the chemotherapy had finished I had another CAT scan and upon reading the report it revealed that these ‘lesions’ had reduced significantly. That of course is a positive thing but it got me thinking. I was under the impression that tumours respond to chemo and as they had reduced then the lesions could be more sinister. The surgeon agreed and said they

would delay reconstruction until the next scan when they would know how the lesions were doing. If they increase in size then I might need another cycle of chemo which did not fill me with too much joy, if I’m honest. I know the main goal is to beat cancer but I have been through 10 months of operations and non-stop treatment coupled with several other traumas and was just getting myself back on an even keel. To be told to wait another six months, when my hair will have just grown back and be faced with the possibility of starting from scratch again isn’t very pleasant. We are of course talking about the worst-case scenario. I am hopeful things will be fine and I will be able to carry on with my operations and recovery. I do understand they are not going to cut me open, insert an expansor behind my pectoral muscle and put a further implant in later if we haven’t beaten the cancer. So I end by saying I remain positive and also very grateful there is treatment available to me and that I have options. A very special person I have been visiting in hospital recently died because their cancer was inoperable. My thoughts are with his family and friends. I count myself lucky.

Green tea for health THERE are a number of reasons why green tea has been a part of some Asian cultures for centuries. The drink is rich in antioxidants and nutrients which benefit health in multiple ways, boosting immune systems and preventing illnesses. Plus it is now known that it helps people trying to lose weight and can prevent serious health problems including cancer. The following are the main reasons it’s a good idea for everyone to put a little more of the green liquid in their lives: 1. It’s rich in antioxi-

dants, which are in charge of fighting free radicals and can help prevent some chronic illnesses and premature skin ageing. 2. It could help prevent cancer, according to a number of studies. McGill University in Montreal (Canada) found that antioxidants found in the tea could help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and other studies found it could also lower the chances of lung, stomach and other cancers. 3. The antioxidants it contains help regulate bad cholesterol levels and stop cholesterol clogging veins, meaning drinking the tea reg-

ularly could reduce the risks of heart problems. 4. A cup of green tea a day can help reduce the risks of liver damage caused by alcohol or other toxic substances and prevent inflammation. 5. Scientists have found that drinking the tea can help prevent or even reduce excess weight. A study determined that green tea has fat burning properties which helped participants lose weight over a three-month period. It was also found to wake the metabolism up, increase calorie burning capacity and work as Turn to Page 103 a heart

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Breath test could detect cancer A NEW breath test has been created that could diagnose two forms of cancers. The breathalyser is said to have a 90 per cent accuracy rate in detecting cancers of the stomach and oesophagus or gullet within minutes, compared to conventional lab tests which can take six hours. The test also prevents the need for an endoscopy which involves patients having a probe pushed down their throat, and could save health authorities millions. The test looks like a breathalyser and works by picking up distinctive odours produced by cancerous tumours when a person breathes into it. A trial involving more than 200 patients has already shown promising results and there are plans for it to be trialled in three hospitals in London. BREATH TEST: Picks up distinctive odours produced by tumours.

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Are X-rays important? By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com THE Griffith University in Australia recently did some research looking at patient satisfaction during musculoskeletal treatment. One of the key factors in making patients feel the most satisfied and the least depressed was having an X-ray. Of course there are now a multitude of investigations available, and while an X-ray might make you feel better it might not give your clinician the information they need. These are some of the most common musculoskeletal investigations used (there are LOTS more): X-ray – very good for giving information about bone

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placement and breaks. Less useful for cartilage, ligament and tendon health or bone health MRI scan – very focused over a small area. It shows all the tissue types within a joint (cartilage, ligaments, bones, etc) as well as giving indica-

tions of the health of these structures. CAT scan – uses X-rays to create an MRI type picture. Good for information about internal organs but due to high levels of radiation used is not recommended without a clear medical reason.

Ultrasound – useful for small areas, especially for nerve structure and tendons or viewing movement. It is very dependent on the technician’s experience so results can vary. Thermal imaging – useful for ‘bigger picture’ diagnosis with referred pain or nerve is-

sues and a good alternative to painful nerve tests. It doesn’t give internal structural images. TOP TIPS • Get a thorough physical and clinical analysis from a medical practitioner so that they know WHERE they are investigating and WHAT they

are looking for (so you get the right kind of investigation). • Get a referral letter from your medical practitioner – there is an enormous amount of information in these scans and this ensures you get the best information about the answers you need. • Get a copy of the report on the images. This is standard as many clinicians aren’t qualified to comment on the pictures directly. • Get a copy of your images so you can take them to all future consultations for this problem. • Always remember that any therapist you go to is treating YOU not your pictures!

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protector. 6. Green tea has a slight laxative effect, meaning it can help prevent or beat constipation, and it also has properties which can alleviate wind, stomach bloating and other digestive problems. 7. Recent investigations found that the tea could help control blood sugar levels and prevent development of Type 1 diabetes or help keep Type 2 diabetes under control.

8. Traditional Chinese medicine used green tea as a dental protector, and it is believed to help prevent mouth infections and keep bad breath under control. 9. Various studies found that the tea has powerful painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties which could be helpful to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. 10. Combined with vitamins and minerals, the teaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high antioxidant content give

immune systems a boost and have been found to help with common colds and flu.

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Making a splash on a day out CORTIJO CATERING EVENTS offer you the chance to host your own exclusive pool party By Staff Reporter PLANNING a party or corporate event and want something a little different? Fancy a fun day out with family and friends? Cortijo Catering Events offers you the chance to host your own exclusive pool party at the stunning Cortijo Country Club. Celebrate in style, private pool parties are a fun way to celebrate, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a birthday, a summer holiday or a fun gathering for friends to

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tertainment? Cortijo Catering can set up live cooking stations where your guests can watch a traditional paella being prepared right in front of their eyes. If a buffet is more your style, hot or cold versions are available. Cortijo Country Club is an exquisite venue of unparalleled beauty, boasting a fairytale view of exquisite sunsets and the deep blue Mediterranean Sea. Only 10 minutes inland from Marbella, the country club is surrounded by 35,000

square metres of private landscaped gardens and courtyards and the estate has all the facilities you could ever need to make your event one to remember. The garden terrace sits 400 metres above sea level, offering breathtaking views. There are more than 17,000 varieties of plants, flowers and fruit trees, along with sweeping natural vistas, that create the perfect backdrop for your event. Private parking, bus services, a ball-

room and complete event organisation are available. You will not be disturbed by third parties, so timing or noise level is not an issue Do you want to Par-TY ? then the Cortijo Catering Events recently hosted the BeFree Marbella Gay Festival Pool Party at the Cortijo Country Club, where guests enjoyed a day of dancing, entertainment and a BBQ for

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Salad born on July 4 THE Caesar salad is eaten all over the world and was created by restaurateur Caesar Cardini. This talented chef was from Italy but was an illegal immigrant working in restaurants in Mexico. His daughter was alive in 2003 and she recalls when her father invented the dish. She said the salad came about by chance as her father was running out of supplies during July 4 celebrations and had to improvise with what ingredients he had. One of these being croutons and to make the taste a little more exciting, Cardini tossed the ingredients together in olive oil. The salad was also originally designed using the full stem of lettuce to be eaten with fingers, and Worcestershire sauce gave the flavour as opposed to anchovies. So strange that an Italian who was working in Mexico should create a dish that was born on American Independence Day!

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Cherries for sweet dreams CHERRIES in Spain are grown in vast quantities, in fact Spain is the fifth most productive country in the world of this sweet little fruit behind Turkey, the USA, Iran and Italy. The season for cherry growing starts in mid April and most of the

produce comes from Jerte Valley of Northern Extremadura, Aragon, and PGI Cerezas de la Montana de Alicante. Over 20 years ago crops were bad due to lack of irrigation and the absence of cropping the trees to make develop-

ment better. Now the most popular system used goes by the name of the ‘Spanish Bush’ which is a method used in the Ebro River Valley which trains the cherry bush to produce fruit within the fourth year. There are now new varieties of cherry being grown and Spain is the second largest producer of the sweet cherry, and from May to July you can see cherries being sold everywhere. Fresh ripe cherries have a short shelf life. In the store, choose cherries that have bright, shiny skin with green stalks firmly attached to the top of the fruit. At home they are best kept in the fridge and rinsed before eating. You can not only enjoy the delicious taste of Spanish cherries, but you can also enjoy all the health benefits they offer. They are packed with antioxidants, get rid of belly fat, and also help you sleep. If you eat one cup of cherries it is believed to relieve any muscle pains, some athletes swear by drinking cherry juice before running a race in order to help them ward off aches and pains. The cherry is good for the skin too.

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Broadway Classics treat for Da Bruno A SHOW not to be missed By Wendy Ann Cowham DA BRUNO Restaurant on the Crta de Mijas will be hosting a spectacular treat for their guests on Tuesday July 7 by presenting a show dedicated to the Broadway Classics. This is a show not to be missed as there will be renditions of the songs performed by artist Pilar Cerezo, Carlos Sierra, Claudia Sierra and D a nie l G a ro w ho a re f our of t he most talented performers in their fie ld. The y w ill be del i ver i ng a spectacular showcase of songs from the musicals, Mama Mia, Grease, Pha ntom of the O pe ra, and Les Misérables. The s how w ill c om m ence at 8.15pm, so booking is strongly advisable. Da Bruno is renowned for their quality cuisine and the entertainment that they offer to their guests replicates the same impeccable standard. To reserve your table please call 952 46 07 24. BROADWAY CLASSICS: Featuring songs from various musicals.

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Hanuri, a sophisticated true Korean restaurant A UNIQUE dining experience in Calahonda By Wendy Ann Cowham THE Hanuri Restaurant in Calahonda offers a unique experience in sophisticated dining Korean style. This amazing venue is the only authentic Korean Restaurant on the coast which is not only stunningly decorative but has innovative design with relaxed dining in mind. The minute you enter through the arched doorway the ambience oozes elegance as the bar and dining areas invite you in, displaying soft lighting and authentic decoration. The attention to detail and passion that has been present in the making of Hanuri is down to Peter Parks the owner and whose family own various restaurants in Korea itself. In fact the name ‘Hanuri’ means ‘We are family’ in English and you can see why the title is so befitting. The two impressive dining areas pay homage to the Korean tradition, displaying metallic wallpaper combined with statues, lamps and flora that set the scene perfectly, preparing guests for a culinary delight. The lengthy bar provides a spacious lounging area where there is a choice of 10 different draught beers and

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a good choice of wines and other refreshments. The menu will leave you spoilt for choice and eager to try this amazing authentic Korean cuisine, starters and appetisers include Kimchi, a spicy pickled cabbage, seasoned, fried Wasabi prawns, seaweed, and much more. The main course menu offers lots of meats that can be brought to your table and barbecued in traditional style with a marinade of your choice. This is

where the magic begins and you can savour meats that have been marinated for hours in a special recipe sauce. There is also a choice of salmon, duck, pork or vegetables that you can order to combine at your table to enjoy a full feast of a mixed platter barbecue. There are varied set menus and other options for sharing, so whatever the occasion a perfect feast awaits you along with the experienced and attentive staff. After only less than a year of opening, the Hanuri BBQ Restaurant has attracted a following from those who are used to dining in Marbella and Puerto Banus and also put Calahonda on the map as the place to sample some of the best cuisine on the coast. HANURI, Korean Restaurant & Bar, Urb. Calahonda, Centro Comercal Los Jarales, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 932 011.

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The Claddagh Bar - Irish eyes are smiling with a warm welcome AS well as great hospitality, you will meet new and fun loving people By Wendy Ann Cowham IMAGINE receiving the warmest Irish welcome along with the best company around here on the Costa Del Sol. For a real taste of Ireland the only thing that is missing is the bad weather and the rainy days! When you visit The Claddagh Bar Marbella it is almost like you have been transported back to Ireland as owner Mark and his staff are renowned for ensuring a fun night for all. Maybe it’s because the longstanding and loyal staff exude a genuine Irish charm and warmth, or it could be that The Claddagh bar has something for all the family that makes it a perfect place to visit. Whatever the reason, good news travels far and wide from all those who have been fortunate enough to experience The

THE CLADDAGH: Perfect for hosting wedding parties.

Claddagh’s atmosphere. Not only does The Claddagh have a reputation for great hospitality, and great value for money, food and drink, but you will also be assured of meeting new and fun loving people. Because this venue offers live music

six nights a week there is always something to attract all ages, from 18 to 80, from the lone traveller to the family holidaymakers. News has also got out that The Claddagh bar is perfect for wedding parties, as Mark has hosted many this

year already. The drinks are by no means limited to that good for goodness drink Guinness, but The Claddagh also offers an extensive cocktail menu for those who want to sip in style. The bar itself boasts four wide screen televisions and a huge HD projector for showing all major sporting events meaning there is no better way than this to watch your favourite

broadcast. The bar will be showing all GAA football and hurling games on the large screens. The Claddagh Bar is also a proud supporter of The Costa Gaels Football Club. If you wish to play golf, Mark can arrange golfing packages or call 952 779 537 after 4pm or info@thecladdaghirish bar.com. Open Mon to Fri 4pm - late, Sat 1.30pm - late and Sun 2pm - late.

Ensalada Rusa is chef Olivier’s signature dish THIS tapa is found everywhere around Spain, and mostly consists off peas, carrots, boiled potato, baby

shrimps and/or boiled eggs or diced chicken all wrapped up in a creamy mayonnaise. It originates from Russia

and also goes by the name of Olivier salad as it was invented by Lucien Olivier back in 1860 who was working as a chef at the Hermitage restaurant in Moscow. It became the hallmark dish of the restaurant and Olivier is said to have taken his original recipe to the grave with him. Many have tried to copy his signature dish, but it is said that there are still secret ingredients that Olivier used to make it his very own. In Spain you will also see and taste the presence of tuna in Ensalada Rusa, olives and strips of peppers which make a perfect combination within the creamy mayonnaise. Whatever version you try, this salad goes well with meats, rice and others as a side dish, or as a tapa with bread or bread sticks. It is perfect for summer and I am sure chef Olivier would be pleasantly surprised at the creative variations that are now served up in Spain.

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Looking after your dog’s paws in the summer heat PET OWNERS should be aware that a dog’s feet, just like a human’s should be well looked after

David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

I RECENTLY invited Joanna from Joanna Grooming Parlour in Alhaurin (Malaga) on my Radio Show, she has 20 years of vast hands on knowledge on grooming.

I asked Joanna to assist me with this article and she immediately said that she (and I) feel the most important advice is to warn pet owners that dogs’ paws on most kinds of floors that have been in direct sunlight can quickly burn the pads - this includes pavements and the beach. Dogs with burned paws will lick their paws often causing a secondary infection, she recommends pure cocoa butter rubbed into the pads, this helps to keep the pad in good condition and prevent cracking. Pet owners should be aware that a dog’s feet, like humans,’ are to be well looked after as like us, sore feet

SORE FEET: Dogs with burned paws will lick them. can affect walking, causing joint problems in the long term. Only a small amount of cocoa butter should be used, making sure not too much goes on to the paws. Cocoa butter is totally safe for your dog to lick. At this time of year Joanna sees many dogs with fungal infections in between the pads, the main signs to look out for is constant licking of the

Making life easier for your petsitter during holiday time By Lamia Walker of HouseSitMatch HouseSit Match (www.housesitmatch.com) HOMEOWNERS new to the concept of house sitting often need to know what they should do before their pet sitter arrives. I have mentioned this before, but with the holiday season upon us I will recap below. Having done pet sitting myself, and having spoken to many pet sitters, I can say that just a few essentials can make all the difference to making sure your pet is as happy as possible while you are away. 1. Write out a daily regimen to include meal, bed times and walking routines. It’s important your pet sitter stick to this to help keep your pet happy . 2. Make sure favourite toys/treats are handy: these are essential for a pet sitter to bond with your pets and have fun. 3. Extra leads and balls: Both of these have a habit of getting chewed or going missing; make sure you leave your pet sitter prepared with a few spares. I al-

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so recommend a phone call to get to know your pet sitter or to arrange to meet a day earlier. Download your Free Easy Guide to Housesitting from here www.bit.ly/eurown001 www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.

paws with the feet getting quite smelly. Fungal infections are very common in Spain and they love dark damp places, your dog’s paws being the perfect breeding ground. Check your dog’s fur in between the pads. They must be kept clean and dry. With long haired dogs it is best to ask your groomer to remove as much fur as possible from in be-

tween the pads. It is common that there will be smelly matts in the paw fur which is often caused by small pebbles, grass seeds, chewing gum etc, all of which can affect your dog’s walking. So now you have this from an expert if you need further information free of charge then call Joanna on 661 152 451.

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Close plantings help conserve moisture in all Spanish gardens SHADING the surface of the soil can be extremely beneficial Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

DURING the long hot period between spring and early autumn anything one can do to shade the surface of soil is extremely beneficial. It delays or, even better, prevents the surface from hardening and capillary evaporation pores from forming and descending into the soil mass. In the book now available from Amazon books ‘How to use less water in your garden’ some 35 ways of mulching and improving existing mulches are presented for you to use as a check list of what to try next. One form of mulching that is often overlooked is live ground cover plant mulching, i.e. the close planting of plants so that their foliage touches and overlaps. This can also be referred to as carpet planting. There are several important benefits to plant mulches: • It keeps the surface of the soil shaded and therefore re-

CONTRAST: Mass colour effects can be created or a large kaleidoscope of mixed colour.

duces the chance of it being baked like a brick by the sun and reducing the losses of

moisture by capillary action through hard baked layers of soil. • It can be permanent 365 days a year and does not degrade or rot down in time. • The germination of weeds is discouraged as they would be in shade, and if some do germinate and start to grow they are likely to be stunted by the dark and soon die or chase up to the light and then die when the weak growth dries up in the sun. • There is an increased chance of low growing branches touching the soil and self rooting. This leads to extra supplies of moisture, extra roots to hold soil banks together and the production of daughter plantlets that can be severed from the parent plant and dug up for transplanting elsewhere. • Provision of shade for beneficial lizards, toads, frogs and earthworms. The shade might

Plant mulches reduce the chance of the soil being baked like a brick by the sun however also attract snails and slugs but if this is seen to occur ecological snail/slug bait such as Neudorff’s Ferromol Anticlimacos can be sprinkled beneath the dense leaf cover to do its job invisibly. • Provide natural insecticide effects. For instance planting rose or lemon scented graveolens geraniums that are not attacked by the geranium moth amongst plants of other varieties that are. Or surrounding beds with a row of thyme plants that have a mild insecticide effect. • The creation of mass colour effects, both masses of one colour or a large kaleido-

scope mixed colour effect. As discussed in Chapter 2.6 of ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’ we see the process of deciding on plantings as ‘painting with plants’, the predominant colour of gardens being green ranging from bright yellow greens to more sombre, to blue greens. When designing carpet mulches the plants close planted can be: • All of the same type such as the circle of trailing purple lantana under our Bird of Paradise tree and a large bed of lavender. • Mixes of different types for colour effects such as our densely-planted rockery. • A mix of plants that are in leaf and in flower at different times of the year. For instance a mass of flowering spring bulbs under the bare pruned skeleton of branches of a lantana bush, which will be

smothered when adjacent lantanas leaf up and intermingle to create a continuous summer ground cover. • A mix of long-term survivors and sacrificial plants. For instance, where slow growing plants like low growing spreading junipers and the spreading variety of rosemary are to be the long- term ground cover, herbaceous sacrificial plants can be planted in the initial gaps recognising that they will be smothered and die in time. Carpet planting can also be used when growing vegetables such as lettuces in the open ground or on a growing table on an apartment terrace. Interesting designs can be created by close planting a mix of the various green and redleafed varieties. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2015

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McLaren steals the show at Goodwood Festival of Speed THE car-maker honoured the 20th anniversary of their spectacular Le Mans victory in 1995 By Steve Walsh ONE of the stars of the show at this year ’s Goodwood Festival of Speed was a rg u ab ly th e M c L a re n stand, sporting a stunning custom P1 alongside a very rare F1 GT. M c L a re n h o n o u re d the 2 0 th an n iv ers a ry o f the ir spectacular 1995 Le Mans victory by displaying a custom P1 hypercar, and the return of an extremely rare McLaren F1 GT. The new 570s made its debut on the hill, while back at the show stand fans dribbled over the 650s Spider and the P1 GTR. The red, white and blue colour scheme of the custom P1, was an idea from McLaren’s in-house nutterists, MSO, (McLaren Special Operations) harking back to the patriotic helmet worn by French F1 legend Alain Prost. The F1 GT, however, had a pristine grey

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The Three Amigos A LOOK at how the three mid-sized hatches compare LOOKING around us on today’s roads, the vast majority of vehicles seem to be the mid-sized family hatch. The reason for this is obviously that the niche suits most people’s needs the best. Because the likes of the VW Golf, Mazda 3, or Ford Focus can be utilised - in their many guises - by boy racers, mums and dads, Auntie Ethel or Stig Blomqvist alike, we take a look at how they compare. The Mazda3 is a better looking car than the Focus or Golf. Economy-wise it’s reasonably cheap to run as well, in no small part due to its efficient SKYACTIV engine. Pros and cons are: it’s cheap to run, looks great, and fun to drive. But the entry-level engine lacks power, it’s quite expensive to buy, and the boot space is smaller than some rivals. The Volkswagen Golf has always been the benchmark of this group. Available as the bigger Golf Plus and the

5-star rating given for crash protection in the Ford Focus by Euro NCAP crash test agency

practical Golf Estate, we looked at the more familiar shape. The car that has had more regenerations than Dr Who, scored highly for build quality, performance and refinement; however, it goes to the back of the class for pricing and ‘fun factor’. The pros and cons are: high-quality interior and efficient engine, which will hold its value. But it has unexciting looks and is expensive to buy. The Ford Focus is typically the default family hatchback. It’s the best car to drive in its group. The Focus is well equipped, and offers a wide range of fuel-efficient engines. In summing up then, the Mazda3 is a stylish and en-

tertaining family hatchback that’s cheap to run, while the Ford Focus offers a superior engine range and safety level. But the lacklustre Golf is better by way of build quality, reliability, and performance. The choice is yours! Large distribution networks and numbers of local garages mean cheap spare parts and having it serviced is very easy. This could be handy, and the reason some choose against the Focus. The previous generations of the model haven’t been quite so reliable or well made. But the current one looks to be a big improvement. The Euro NCAP has awarded the car its maximum five-star rating for crash protection, and the safety equipment includes front, side and curtain airbags, lane-departure warning and a driver tiredness monitor, amongst other features. Which brings the Focus up to the levels of the others in its class.

RETURNING: Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

Top Gear trio in talks with Netflix THE former presenters said to be close to a deal By Steve Walsh JEREMY Clarkson and the dynamic duo of Hammond and May will soon be back behind the wheel of a motoring show as Clarkson confirmed to The Sunday Times that the trio are returning to TV. Although an official announcement is not expected for a few weeks, rumour control has slipped into top gear (pun intended), as

sources told the Daily Mirror ’s Nigel Pauley, that the former trio along with old show-runner Andy Wilman, were ‘very close’ to a deal with the online streaming service Netflix. Meanwhile, at the BBC, the pit crew are hurriedly putting the tyres on the new show from the Top Gear franchise as DJ Chris Evans is squeezed into the driving seat for the launch of the hit show’s Season 23.

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Gettysburg remembered To mark 150 years since the end of the American Civil War we take a look at one of its most costly battles

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HISTORIC: The three-day, bloody struggle regularly re-enacted.

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ne hundred and fifty years ago, (July 1-4) after five years of bitter fighting, the American Civil War ended. At the height of the war, in November 1863, President Abraham Lincoln attended a memorial ceremony to commemorate the battle of Gettysburg. Four months earlier, the Pennsylvanian countryside on the outskirts of the town had been the scene of the most costly battle in American history.

600,000 number of Americans who died in the civil war. It was a battle which was neither foreseen nor planned. At the end of June 1863 the Confederate general, Robert E Lee, buoyed by victory at Chancellorsville, had led his army north across the Potomac river into Pennsylvania. The Union army, aware of the potential threat to Washington, was also on the move. Neither side knew precisely the exact position of its adversary. It was by pure chance that a Confederate incursion into Gettysburg confronted Union soldiers who hap-

pened to be in the town. Gettysburg had no military significance but once each army’s commander received news of the enemy’s presence it set off a disastrous chain of events. An astute commander, Lee knew that moving north would cut his supply lines and began to move his troops towards Gettysburg. Meanwhile Union divisions had already positioned themselves north and west of the town and on July 1 the first shots were fired. The fighting lasted most of the day until the Confederate troops pushed back the outnumbered Union divisions. At dawn on July 2, the Union army had established defensive positions in the form of a fishhook on high ground known as Cemetery Ridge. Led by General George Meade, the Union side was growing stronger as reinforcements arrived. Less than one mile separated the two armies. Lee’s strategy was to outflank the Union defensive position and take Cemetery Ridge from the rear. General James Longstreet led the first attack. However the Union generals had spotted the threat and a counter attack by General Sickles’ division resulted in substantial casualties on both sides in the sectors known as the Wheatfield, Peach Orchard and Devil’s Den. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a university professor, who had volunteered to join the Union army. He had been ordered to move his 20th Maine Regiment south of Cemetery Ridge to a wooded hill called Little Round Top to protect the left flank and to hold it at all cost. The 20th Maine held the high ground and repeated attacks by Con-

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federate infantry failed to breach the Union defensive positions. Chamberlain’s force of around 350 men was rapidly running out of ammunition. With no help or supplies arriving Chamberlain ordered his remaining forces to fix bayonets and charge downhill in a sweeping movement. The tired Confederate soldiers, taken by surprise, turned and retreated downhill in disarray. It was the turning point of the battle. Seeing the attacks on the flanks repelled, Lee decided to change his strategy. At dawn on July 3 despite the reticence of Longstreet and other officers, he ordered a frontal attack to break the Union centre, weakened, in his opinion, by the transfer of troops to defend the flanks. After a two-hour artillery bombardment of Cemetery Ridge, the infamous ‘Pickett’s Charge’ began. More than 12,000 men led by General George Pickett advanced across open fields clambering over fences and stonewalls over a distance of more than half a mile. It was inevitable that heavy losses would be sustained, but Lee believed his strategy would lead to the collapse of the Union lines. The first casualties were felled by cannon fire. As they came within range, canister fire and grenades brought down more soldiers and as they neared the Union

LOSSES: The battle resulted in 50,000 casualties. lines, volleys of musket fire opened up at close range. More than 5,000 Confederate infantry were left dead or wounded strewn across the field. Lee and his generals could only watch in horror as the remnants of Pickett’s division hobbled back to the Confederate lines. By the morning of July 4 Lee’s army was wending its way slowly back to Virginia. The Union army, having also suffered considerable losses, made no attempt to pursue the Confederates. The three-day battle resulted in more than 50,000 casualties. On the same day news arrived that the siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi had ended and General Grant had entered the city. Despite these major Union victories the South did not capitulate and

the war, which cost the lives of over 600,000 Americans, was to drag on for another two years before Lee finally surrendered at the Appomattox Courthouse. Joshua Chamberlain and James Longstreet survived the battle and the war despite being wounded on several occasions. Chamberlain returned to Maine and became a four-term governor of the state. Longstreet also entered politics. Both men died in their eighties in 1914 and 1904 respectively. As for Abraham Lincoln’s twominute speech, it was virtually ignored until many years after his death people began to appreciate the brilliance of the language and its meaning. The Gettysburg Address remains an inspiration to all those who believe in freedom.

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Golfers swap the greens for a rink SCORELINE did not relfect how well golfers played

MARBELLA TEAM: Want the name to be known throughout the world.

Mayor attends Marbella Team Sports Project presentation THE mayor of Marbella, Jose Bernal, attended a presentation of the Marbella Team sports project after achieving notable success in the last four years with 11 victories and 16 podium medals. Pointing out how fortunate it was “to have a city with a winning team, with thanks to

various local companies (who collaborated in this project) have helped the King’s Cup regatta become one of the most important in Europe,” he emphasised that this will benefit Marbella in terms of sport and public image. Pepequin Orbaneja, owner

and founder of the project also confirmed that “We want the name of Marbella to be known throughout the world and thanks to the participation in the King’s Cup, where more than 1,200 crew from more than 50 countries participated, the name of the city will be known far and wide.”

MEMBERS: The Aloha Golf Club in white with Superbowl players in yellow. By Janet Holden SIX members of Aloha Golf Club, who play bowls at Superbowl every Tuesday, challenged the bowls club to a friendly match. Walter Mariti, Roberto

Ballerini and Barry Evans from Aloha Golf took on Terry Holden, Manuel Bautista and Dave Pittell. The scoreline did not reflect how well the golfers played, with the luck going the way of Superbowl.

The other match was Michael Frost, Anthony Stammer and Don Fisher against Janet Holden, Simone Morgan and Pat Fisher. This was a much closer game and finished an honourable draw.

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Bowls fun at Miraflores MIRAFLORES Bowls Club continued to stage the popular bi-weekly, one day, two wood pairs sets. The format consisted of sets of seven ends, with three groups playing a round robin. The highest point scorers in the round robin phase were:- Terry Barratt and Geoff Edginton (15 points), Garry and Jenny Aldridge (13) and Tony and Esther Gatter (13). Tony and Esther were relegated to third place in favour of Garry and Jenny with the result decided on shots count back. The final was uncharacter-

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FINALISTS: Winners on the day. istically one-sided with Terry and Geoff winning both sets, the first final in the series not requiring a tie break. Congratulations go to a reinvigorated Terry Barrett,

who has won two tournaments running. Thanks were given to the sponsors, Miraflores BC, for their generosity in providing the prize money.

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FORMULA ONE – This weekend the cars, crews and drivers will compete in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton, who holds a 10 point lead over his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship, will be as determined as ever to win on home soil! ATHLETICS – Many top athletes will participate in the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Saturday before moving to Lausanne in Switzerland next Thursday, with meetings in Monaco (17 July), London (2425 July) and Stockholm (30 July) to follow. And you can ex-

pect Mo Farah (despite the doping inquest) to be competing at one or more of these venues! CYCLING – The Tour de France starts on Saturday and runs through to the 26th of the month. GB’s Chris Froome is among the fancied riders. WIMBLEDON – Yellow balls are already flying around and with this being a ‘European’ newspaper, hopefully Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – all previous winners of the men’s title – will be challenging for honours again. In fact, Murray COULD face Federer in the semi-finals and Djokovic in the final... if they all keep on winning. As for the woman, I ‘fancy’ Simona Halep and Ana Ivanovic while Serena Williams WILL hold all for Grand Slam titles simultaneously if she wins! CRICKET – The T20 Blast competition is hotting up and with the Group games almost

complete, Birmingham Bears (Warwickshire really), Surrey, Worcestershire and Durham are all set to qualify for the next stage. The big game tonight is the Roses Battle: Yorkshire v Lancashire. Oxford beat Cambridge by 43 runs in the annual varsity cricket match at Lords. And don’t forget, the first England-Australia Ashes Test starts in Cardiff in six days time. And world number one batsman, Aussie skipper Steve Smith, is bang in form. MOTOGP – Last Saturday, Italy’s Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) beat Spain’s Marc Marquez (Honda) by less than a second to win the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) was third. The 1-2-3-4 in the rider’s championship after eight races is Rossi (163 points), Lorenzo (153), Andrea Iannone (Ducati, 107) and Marquez (89). Next up: Germany, 12 July. FOOTBALL – The final of Copa America takes place on Saturday in Santiago, and will feature the winners of the two semi-finals involving Argentina v Paraguay (who ousted Brazil) and hosts Chile v Peru. On Sunday, Vancouver stages the women’s World Cup final which could feature England. They reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history after beating hosts Canada 2-1 before 60,000 fans and played holders Japan last night for a place in the final. Germany, who scraped into the semis via a penalty shoot-out victory over France, met the USA in the other last four game on Tuesday. Earlier this week (Tuesday) the European U21 Championship final between Portugal and Sweden took place in the Czech Republic. Disappointing England lost their three Group games, scoring just one goal.

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sport is just for Introducing our more to follow new golf columnist And did you know the 2015-16 season starts tonight – oh yes it does! There are 32 first round qualifying games in the Europa League, among them: Alashkert v St Johnstone, Shkendija v Aberdeen and West Ham v Lusityanos. ROUND-UP – This weekend, the World Superbike Championships start in Russia and the Modern Pentathlon World Championships and Beach Volleyball World Championships conclude in Berlin and the Netherlands... On Saturday punters (and bookies) will attend Sandown Park to watch the Eclipse Stakes, while last weekend the 150th Irish Derby was won by Jack Hobbs, ridden by William Buick... Tai Woffinden (Wolves) is the British speedway champion for the third time... the WSR-run BMW team claimed a hat-trick of BTCC wins at Croft last Sunday through Andy Priaulx, Sam Tordoff and Rob Collard... and Leeds meet St Helens in Rugby’s League Cup semifinal.

R.I.P.... Geoff Duke, who spent 10 years at the highest level of motorcycle racing, winning six World Championships and six Isle of Man TT races during the 1950s, has died at the age of 92.

VALENTINO ROSSI: Won the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen.

FACTS & FUGURES ABOUT WIMBLEDON FORTNIGHT • 256 men and women will compete in the singles events with another 112 participating in the doubles, mixed doubles. • 54,250 yellow tennis balls will be used during the two-week event. • 6,000 staff (including 250 ball boys/girls and 1,800 caterers) will be employed daily. • The average daily attendance at Wimbledon (all courts) will be 38,300 giving an aggregate total for the fortnight of 536,200. • The respective winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will each receive £1.88m (€2.64m) and the total prize money overall is £26.5m (€37.32). • And I know you all interested in this - 28,000 kilograms of strawberries and cream will be served up and consumed.

EURO WEEKLY NEWS – gives a big welcome to golf columnist Campbell Lamont

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MY name is Campbell Lamont and I am delighted to advise you that my company will be writing the Golf Page in future editions of your favourite English language newspaper. I will endeavour to ma ke it inte re s ting fo r everyone and not merely the serious golfer, with items about local, national and international subjects. I am always delighted to hear from you and we w ill re a d e ve ry ite m of c orre s ponde nc e s e nt t o our e ma il a ddre ss info@clgolf.es So here are a few words by way of introduction. Campbell Lamont Golf has been established on

the Costa Blanca for eight years and in that time my team has worked hard to create a strong business t hat has a gr owi ng and loyal client base. In recent m ont hs we have started to expand into other areas of Spain and indeed into other European countries. Just a few weeks ago we saw the dramatic conclusion of the Campbell Lamont Leagues, sponsored by Ford and Continent al Weal t h Management which has grown exponentially and for the 2015/ 16 season i t wi l l f eat ur e cl ose t o 10,000 golfers from all areas of Spai n and Eur ope. You could be one of them and you can f i nd det ai l s on our web page: www.clgolf leagues.com We have also expanded our retail businesses with six golf shops from Valencia down to Alicante and with a number of oth-

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Rudy Gay opens Junior Giants Camp AROUND 80 boys and girls between five and 17 will take part in the camp in Estepona By Carol Irving NBA and Sacramento Kings player Rudy Gay opened the Junior NBA Giants Camp this week. The camp, which runs until July 4 in the ‘La Lobilla’ sports centre, is the only one of this type in Europe this year and is organised by the National Basketball Association and the magazine, Gigantes del Basket, in conjunction with Estepona Town Hall and San Jose school. Around 80 boys and girls between the ages of five and 17 will take part in the camp.

RUDY GAY: Opened the camp in the La Lobilla sports centre.

“We are very happy to be able to offer this new platform for young players which will enable them to further their knowledge of basketball,” said Neal Meyer, Senior Director of Basketball Operations of NBA EMEA. Meyer started his career as a coach for the San Antonio Spurs in 1994 before working for the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now Senior Director for Basketball operations of NBA Europe in London.

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