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Shopping galore Almuñecar gears up for night-time event

A SLEEPLESS night awaits visitors and locals alike in Almuñecar as it celebrates this summer’s first Shopping Night, in which local businesses will stay open until the early hours. See Page 2

Protection needed River Chillar is turning into a ‘water park’ NERJA’S River Chillar is to be protected by law after hundreds of daily visitors

repeatedly cause damage to this natural tourist attraction. See Page 4

Neighbours win Padel courts’ licence revoked THE padel courts located in the Añoreta district (Rincon de la Victoria) have lost their licence after a neighbours’ association complained of excessive noise and light pollution. See Page 5

The Axarquia is chosen for A Place in the Sun CHANNEL 4 production team visits Torre del Mar By Maria Jose Fernandez BRITISH TV series A Place in the Sun, presented by Jasmine Harman, Jonnie Irwin and Amanda Lamb (pictured), will feature the Axarquia in an upcom-

ing episode. Beaches across Torre del Mar have been chosen as the setting for a new episode of A Place in the Sun, broadcast on Channel 4, which aims to help buyers who wish to settle in warmer climes

find their dream home. Members of the production team visited this Velez-Malaga district last weekend to find locations for the show, which has had big audience ratings over Turn to Page 4 the past few years.

A happy ending Mother and daughter finally reunited A BRITISH mother was separated from her daughter in an Axarquia hospital after a home delivery as doctors

were suspicious the newborn was actually hers and requested a DNA test. See Page 8

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LOCAL NEWS

Crafts market in Salobreña CRAFTS lovers are invited to participate in Salobreña’s Crafts Market D’Artesania, scheduled for next Saturday (July 11). The event, which will be

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Shops open all night ALMUÑECAR celebrates this summer’s first shopping night on July 11

held at the Parque de la Fuente between 7pm and 9pm, will offer a great variety of exclusive items. Anyone interested can email dcuentoeventos@gmail.com.

Beach equipment MORE than €600,000 has been spent by the Malaga Provincial Council and Commonwealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia municipalities on the region’s new beach equipment. The funds have been allocated for towns including Torrox, Nerja, Algarrobo, Rincon de la Victoria and Velez-Malaga. Works are expected to be complete by the end of the month.

Bank sentenced BANK Banesto has been ordered to return €23,000 to the owners of an auto repair shop in Velez-Malaga after selling them a risky finance deal.

The events took place in 2007. The judge has considered the bank did not provide enough information to the victims and has declared the contract void.

SHOPPING NIGHT: The streets will be specially decorated to welcome residents and visitors.

By Maria José Fernandez RESIDENTS and visitors are welcomed to a sleepless night as Almuñecar celebrates this summer’s first ‘Shopping Night’ on Saturday, July 11. The first of four nocturnal shopping sprees has been organised by the town council, with many local shops remaining

open not only on their normal schedule, but also from 9pm to 2am. “For the past four years we have encouraged local commerce with this event,” said Commerce councillor, Rafael Caballero. The streets of Almuñecar will be specially decorated for the occasion where there will also be entertainment and performances, as well as discounts and gifts for

customers in several shops. More than 50 local businesses are to take part, including fashion, jewellery, book and gift shops amongst others. “The atmosphere created with this event is an added tourist attraction, not only for commerce but for other sectors, as a variety of restaurants, bars and other commerce are offered to the public,” said Mr Caballero.

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Restrictions proposed on River Chillar day-trips NERJA Council concerned that too many visitors damage the site By Maria Jose Fernandez OVER the past few years, the River Chillar in Nerja has been turned into a kind of water park, especially during the summer season. Hundreds of residents and tourists visit the area daily, often leaving behind rubbish and even graffiti on the stone walls, an issue that th e co u n cil n o w w a n ts to tackle. T h e n e w lo ca l g o v e rnment team has proposed as one of its priority goals the protection of this attraction. Amongst the proposals is limiting the number of daily visits, as is done in other areas such as the Rio Verde in

TOP ATTRACTION: River Chillar in Nerja.

t he Al m i j ar a Mount ai ns, where people who want to access the area must obtain a permit from Granada Provincial Council. “We want to place an informative stand near the river, to assist tourists with their questions and control the influx of day-trippers,” said Jorge Bravo, Environment Councillor. He continued: “We need to do our best to prevent the widespread increase of tourists in the area and the damage to such a valuable site. We can no longer turn our backs on this problem, but look for creative solut i ons t hat wi l l al so m ean new jobs for our residents.”

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Poniente Beach in Torre del Mar was the winning option, with three different properties in the area. The show will feature the great qualities and

beauty of Torre del Mar ’s coasts, which is expected to promote tourism positively amongst British viewers. “We live in a privileged place. The fact that a prestigious production has shown interest in our town goes to

show that Torre del Mar is a top-rated tourist destination thanks to its natural qualities and the effort put into reaching tourism excellence,” said Deputy Mayor of Torre del Mar, Jesus Perez Atencia.

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Sports success ALMUÑECAR Padel Club Las Palomas have been promoted to the first category of Provincial Padel after winning two qualifying rounds against the Padel Guadix B and the Campus Padel Club of Granada.

Prices fall DURING the second quarter of 2015, the price of property fell by 25 per cent in Granada City according to property agency Club Noteges.

New cars NEW car sales appear to be on the up, with a total of 13,812 registered in Malaga Province in the first half of the year, 22.26 per cent more than in the first six months of 2014.

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British bobbies bring most-wanted man hunt to the Costa beaches MUGSHOTS will be displayed on a 13-foot-high screen in areas including Malaga and Puerto Banus By Jo Harvie LAW enforcement teams are bringing their search for Britain’s most-wanted men direct to the Costas. Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA) are touring expat hotspots with a huge digital screen, displaying the mugshots of 18 people still being hunted by Operation Captura. Captura has so far collared 68 of 86 fugitives, wanted in connection with crimes including murder, rape, indecent assault of a child and drug trafficking. In a push to bring in the last remaining targets, the agencies say they are heading to their suspects’ ‘back yards.’ The operation’s 13-foot-high mugshot screen will be touring areas including Malaga, Puerto Banus and Benidorm, parking up outside nightclubs and bars,

forcement, would leave those on the run with nowhere to hide: “There will be no avoiding the faces on this screen they’ll be broadcast in all the popular expat areas. “I would urge anyone who recognises any of those faces to contact Crimestoppers anonymously. We don’t take personal details and you won’t have to give a statement or go to court. “Many of these fugitives are currently living a life of leisure funded by serious crime. They cannot be allowed to hide forever, they must be brought to justice.” The 18 remaining men can be viewed at www.crimestoppersuk.org/opcaptura. Contact Crimestoppers on a freephone Spanish number: 900 555 111 or 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

OPERATION CAPTURA: Has so far collared 68 out of 86 fugitives. British supermarkets and restaurants. Steve Reynolds, NCA Deputy Director, said: “By taking our campaign directly into Spanish communities where we believe they are living and socialising, their lives will become even more uncomfortable. We want British expats and locals to help us by being

is helping them stay on the run, such as girlfriends, wives, family members back home, or criminal associates, should know that assisting them is an offence too.” Director of operations for Crimestoppers, Roger Critchell, said this new tactic for Captura, which is a multi-agency operation including Spanish law en-

number of fugitives being hunted on the Costas by Operation Captura

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Neighbours win battle over paddle courts COMPLAINTS raised by neighbours of the Paraiso del Sol residential complex in the Añoreta district (Rincon de la Victoria) about noise from the area’s paddle tennis courts have been fruitful. A court in Malaga has cancelled the licence to operate these paddle courts, granted by the previous PP (conservative) led council considering they do not comply with current regulations. The official report was issued by a group of neighbours, members of the pressure group Salud y Medio Ambiente in Paraiso del Sol, after denouncing the ‘constant disturbance’ caused by the courts. They complained of noise as well as of ‘light contamination.’ The order is expected to be appealed against by the company in charge of the facilities Pinos Padel SL.

Head of the pressure group, Jose Maria Ramirez, said he was satisfied with

the outcome having denounced the situation for the past three years.

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PRIORITY ASSISTANCE: SATE office at the La Najarra Palace.

Personalised help for tourists in Almuñecar and La Herradura SCHEME forms part of the Safe Tourism Programme By Maria Jose Fernandez ALMUÑECAR’S and La Herradura Foreign Tourist Assistance Service (SATE) is now operational. The scheme, based at the La Najarra Palace, has been launched as part of the Safe Tourism Programme, which for the third year aims at increasing citizens’ safety in tourist areas by providing information and helping visitors when they fall victim to crime. “During July and August a Guardia Civil of-

ficer and a Local Police officer will assist tourists permanently, seven days a week during the morning and afternoons,” said Safety Councillor Juan Jose Ruiz Joya. “The assistance will be personalised and there will be interpreters fluent in French, German, English and Arabic,” he added. “The safety of residents and visitors is a priority for the local government team, as we wish to make accessibility and security the main distinguishable traits of Almuñecar and La Herradura,” Ruiz concluded.

Addition of eight new officers boosts Local Police force RESIDENTS of Almuñecar and La Herradura can feel safer than ever before as the town has welcomed eight new officers to its Local Police force.

In an event held at the town hall, the new members of staff were sworn in and congratulated by Citizens’ Safety Councillor Juan Jose Ruiz Joya, for

having passed the course necessary to take up their new positions. “The new officers must treat residents with the highest respect, but also with the strongest will to solve any problems which may arise on the streets,” said Ruiz. He told the officers: “We wish you the best of luck, as your success is the success of the town.” With these new officers (seven men and one woman), the total team is now made up of 47 members, the largest number ever seen by the town’s Local Police force.

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After 21-day wait, mum can take her baby home RESULTS confirmed that Stacie, 27, is Anzelika’s biological mother By Maria José Fernandez WHEN British woman Stacie Cottle went into labour early while on holiday at her mother’s apartment in Arenas, the birth itself went quickly and smoothly. It was only after she visited Hospital Comarcal in Velez-Malaga to have herself and her newborn little girl Anzelika checked over that her nightmare began. The hospital were suspicious, not used to home births, and insisted that Anzelika must stay in hospital until DNA tests

proved that she was Ms Cottle’s own daughter. After an agonising 21-day wait to take her baby home, the results have confirmed that 27-year-old Stacie is Anzelika’s biological mother. “I am really happy and content, but at the same time sad for everything my mum and I have had to go through,” she told Spanish daily SUR. “They treated me like I was a criminal, as though I had stolen my own daughter.” The young woman was allowed to see

her newborn every three hours to breastfeed her, but her mother and older three-year-old daughter were only allowed to see, but not hold the new member of their family. “I think the hospital has committed a malpractice, we are considering taking legal action,” Ms Cottle said. The next step in putting the nightmare behind her, the young mother said, was to go the UK embassy in Malaga to register her baby daughter as a British citizen so the family can return to London in the next few weeks.

Rincon de la Victoria’s water to get an overhaul

IN AGREEMENT: Council representatives meet up with Axaragua management. A LONG-AWAITED financial boost has now been confirmed to improve Rincon de la Victoria’s water treatment service and sewage systems. An agreement between the town council and the municipal water treatment company Axaragua, belonging to the commonwealth of Costa del Sol-Axarquia municipalities, has allocated a total of €75,000 to improve different structures. “The need to improve the performance and service of the town’s drainage systems is one of our prioritie s due to the ma ny faults we have detected,” said Mayor Encarnacion Anaya. “Actions will be launched in three different areas, aimed at avoiding waste discharge in the case of a malfunction,” said Environment councillor, Jose Maria Gomez. Works include improvements to the over-

flow channel of Torre de Benagalbon, which will be extended for safety reasons and will cost €30,000. The second main project will be in Rin-

75,000 total of euros which will be spent in a comprehensive series of renovations to Rincon de la Victoria’s drainage system

con de la Victoria at the Los Rubios district. The area’s main pipe is broken and is discharging water 500 metres off the coast, instead of the necessary 1,000 metres. Repair work is expected to cost €40,000. The third project will be carried out in Huerta Julian with a budget of €5,000.

Secrets of the Night JULY 9 at 9.30pm will mark the start of Motril’s Secrets of the Night route, which will send participants on a journey through 500 years of the town’s history. The route has been designed by local company Green Guide to offer visitors and locals a cultural and leisure tourism alternative. The route will change every week to ensure surprises. There will be explanations on the main historical events, traditions and facts of the residents of ancient Motril. The tour costs €8 and can be booked on 625 612 055. More information: http://greenguide-costatropical.blogspot.com.es/.

All the fun of the fair LUX MUNDI is welcoming all visitors to participate in a paella and sangria lunch to celebrate Torre del Mar’s fair on July 24. For a price of €6, guests will be able to enjoy the usual coffee morning at 11am. At 1pm, a lunch with paella, salad, a drink of sangria and sweet will be served. Tickets from the Centre with proceeds going to fund raising. For information and bookings contact the Centre, Torre del Mar, 952 543 334 or luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

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Safety concerns close market SALOBREÑA Council said the decision was a difficult one By Maria Jose Fernandez SAFETY issues have forced Salobreña’s local government to shut down the market held at the fairground every Friday during the summer season. The decision was taken after analysing several negative reports released by municipal experts and Local Police, which concluded that the most sensible measure was to cancel the event. Amongst the concerns reported were the dangerous state of the site, which is unpaved and with no source of water or electricity and

no toilets. Nor are there any emergency alarms or fire extinguishers. Finally, besides the stallholders who had a permit to trade in the area, there were other illegal stallholders who had been seen selling counterfeit products and other items which could represent a hazard to the public. “All these issues have forced us to make a decision, although difficult, but we must ensure the safety of our citizens, protect local businesses and the authorised market traders who carry out their profession with honesty and professionalism,” said the town mayor, Maria Eugenia Rufino.

Sea protection campaign under way SALOBREÑA Council has set up Environment Week, which will run until July 12, with the aim of raising awareness on marine environmental issues, Under the slogan ‘Together

to preserve sea environment and protect threatened species’, the town council’s and Junta de Andalucia’s Environment Departments have got together to organise exhibitions, contests, children’s

awareness activities, informative stands and meetings with experts on the environment. All activities will be held on Salobreña seafront, next to the Civil Protection headquarters.

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The starry, starry world of Christina 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. Christina runs the most successful theatre cabaret venue in Europe and has the award to prove it.

HERE we have a Euro Woman to conjure with. Christina Climent could very easily blend into a crowd with her neat, petite appearance and chatty personality. She is not, however, just one of a crowd, although it is true that crowds are her speciality. Christina runs the most successful theatre cabaret venue in Europe and has the award to prove it. Christina was the only child of a farmer who was far sighted enough to raise his daughter to be comfortable in the world of business. At 18, when she wanted to leave home to marry Vicente, a Spanish musician, he didn’t stand in her way. Vicente and Christina bought a gift shop in the Los Pelicanos Hotel in Benidorm and made enough of a success of it for Vicente to retire at 40. Within a year he was bored and so they bought The Benidorm Palace, a tired nightclub with no catering and not much of a show. The couple put in kitchens, conference rooms, great performers, later adding a Big Top marquee… The Benidorm Palace today can accommodate 2,000 and every meal it serves, every performance it shows, is of the highest possible standard. Unsurprising, because Christina runs an unending system of forensic spot-checking to make sure the customer gets a true Benidorm Palace experience. “Nobody is allowed to be a prima donna at the Palace, from the cleaning ladies to the owners,” said Christina: “We all pull our weight to get it as perfect as it can be. And

Christina runs the Benidorm Palace

CHRISTINA CLIMENT: Is not just one of a crowd, although crowds are her speciality.

Perfection is what Christina strives for By Jan Gamm

Fact file I couldn’t walk away from the Palace completely, any more than I could walk away from one of my children.

the only person who is indispensable is the customer.” Perfection is what Christina and her family strive for with every show: “This is a holiday town. This show is likely to be the highlight of someone’s yearly holiday so it has to be that good. Memorable, spectacular and unforgettable.”

Name: Christina Climent (or Cristina as she is also known) Age: 62 Family: Married to Vicente with two children, Jo and David Home town : Widnes, UK Where now: Benidorm Pets: One cat aged 17 Languages: English and Spanish Book or TV: TV: I’ve no time for reading Favourite programme : Soaps - I’d fall asleep in a film! Strengths : Trustworthy. Fair. Family-minded. Hard-working Weaknesses : Animals and children Greatest success: Being a mum, and The Benidorm Palace Greatest failure: Nothing that stands out. I don’t deal in failure. If I do make a mistake it doesn’t happen twice… Irritants: Cruelty to animals and children. And people who pick and whinge without having any idea of the work that goes into things. And bad service - that really gets me going…! Best time of your life : Still in it! Big picture or detail: Oh detail - it has to be in my line of work. I can spot a hole in a chorus girl’s tights from half a mile!

The Euro Weekly News asked Christina about her proudest moments: “My kids and receiving the award for the best Theatre Cabaret Show in Europe in 2013. It was indescribable, how I felt, how I still feel whenever I look at it.” Where does Christina want to be in five years? “Hmm. Still involved. I couldn’t walk away from the Palace completely, any more than I could walk away from one of my children. Perhaps to be able to step back a bit now and then would be nice.” Favourite artist? “The late and great Danny la Rue! He was absolutely the most gorgeous, marvellous man, professional, kind, fascinating. No airs or graces, a real gent.” The glittering Benidorm Palace continues to carve its name as a legend in theatre cabaret not just in Spain but throughout Europe, a large scale masterpiece in stage entertainment that is the heart of Benidorm and the pride of its owners. Christina the farmer’s daughter… who’d have thought it!

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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ALMACHAR: Holding its musical festival for the ninth year in a row.

Charming nights ENJOY jazz, flamenco, rumbas and waltzes By Maria José Fernandez CHARMING nights await those who visit Almachar, as it holds its music festival Noches con Encanto (Charming Nights) for the ninth year in a row. The council’s Youth and Culture Department has organised the event which

kicked off on Friday, July 3. All concerts are free and will take place at 11pm involving several bars, terraces or other leisure areas in the town. Participants will be able to enjoy rock, jazz, flamencofusion, rumbas, boleros, waltzes and pasodobles, performed by local and Andalu-

cian artists. “We wish to encourage everyone to join this unique experience and leave routine and problems aside to enjoy a night of music and friends,” said council representatives. The complete programme of performances can be found at https://axarquiacostadelsol.wordpress.com/.

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Sex attacker gets 6-year prison sentence A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting his 17-year-old colleague. The events took place in June 2013 at a beach bar in Almayate. The man and victim worked at an equestrian centre and he has been found guilty of assaulting her after they both smoked a marihuana cigarette. The man has also been ordered to pay the victim â&#x201A;Ź12,000 compensation and a restraining order has been issued banning him from approaching the young woman for the next 10 years. The man had previously been arrested in 2001 for sexual assault with violence.

Pensioner hits doctor with stethoscope THE 70-year-old was attending a clinic after a bar brawl By Maria Jose Fernandez A 70-YEAR-OLD man could spend 16 months in prison for allegedly attacking a doctor at an outpatients clinic in Velez-Malaga. The events took place on J u n e 2 6 a t t h e Ve l e z S u r clinic. Authorities said the man had been involved in a brawl at a local bar, breaking several pieces of furniture

and allegedly injuring the owner with a blow to the stomach using a blunt object. The suspect, who does not have a criminal record, then attended the hospital to be treated for his own injuries and requested a document to report them to the police. He allegedly asked the doctor who assisted him to put down more injuries than

he actually had. When the doctor refused, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claimed the accused insulted him and attacked him with a stethoscope. The prosecution case maintains that the elderly man committed crimes of assault and causing injury, and has also requested compensation be paid to the bar owner, a waiter and the doctor.

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Fugitive from 3 provinces apprehended A MAN on the run from the authorities in three Andalucian provinces has been caught in Rincon de la Victoria by Local Police. Councillor for Citizen Safety Sonia Jimenez explained that warrants were pending for the man, issued by courts in Malaga, Sevilla and Granada. The 25-year-old fugitive, identified as RMO, was caught by officers in the area of El Tajo beach at around 6.15pm on Wednesday (July 1). During the same intervention, another man was also taken into custody charged with a crime against heritage. The 30-year-old man was with the first detainee and both have been remanded to prison.

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Flags are fluttering THE Blue Flag certificate, the Q for Quality and Ecoplaya flags were hoisted at La Caleta beach (Velez-Malaga) last Thursday, July 2.

On song THE Coros Rocieros Choirs raised €1,180 which will be donated to charity Nerja Solidaria, which runs Nerja’s food bank. In addition, 300 kilos of food was collected for the charity.

Tango time SALOBREÑA Auditorium will host a Tango show by group Camaleon Tango on Saturday, July 11, at 9.30pm. Tickets are €10 on the door.

SALOBREÑA: Social media users encouraged to contribute.

Council launches #ViveSalobreña for summer news HASHTAG trend employed to promote activities By Maria Jose Fernandez SALOBREÑA Council is jumping on the social media hashtag bandwagon to promote the many activities that will take place during the summer season. The Tourism and Coasts Department together with the Guadalinfo Centre have

encouraged social media users to employ the hashtag #ViveSalobreña (Living Salo breña) when sharing pictures or comments regarding the town’s summer life. The aim is to boost the ‘reach’ of all publications and to promote the town’s events. “Hashtags allow for all publications to be linked, to

create trends on social media and make everything that happens in the village during the summer more visible,” said head of the department, Manuel Guirado. He explained that users can also share their suggestions to improve or create new events adapted to the needs of visitors and locals.

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Competition launched for poster design PEOPLE are being asked to design a poster for VelezMalaga’s funfair, one of the most important events in the Axarquia capital. A contest has been launched to design the official poster to announce and commemorate the San Miguel festivities, scheduled to take place between September 22 and 27. The winner will be chosen by a board of experts from the local cultural world. All artists are welcome to take part with a €1,000 prize in store for the winning entrant. All enties must be an original and unseen piece of art. The artist is free to choose the theme and style

for the poster but it must be appropriate for the event. Submissions, by adults only, can be made at the Popular Traditions Department located at the town hall before August 14. “All those interested in participating and reflecting the spirit of our town and the essence of the San Miguel festivities are welcome to participate and collaborate with an event accredited as being the biggest one in the Axarquia area,” said head of the department, Sergio Hijano. Full entry details can be found on the council’s website at http://www.velez malaga.es/

Freephone success for Samaritans JUST over four weeks since launching their Freephone number for the Englishspeaking community across Spain, the Samaritans in Spain are pleased to announce that their call rate has increased by more than 60 per cent on the same month last year. This is excellent news for the Samaritans as the message spreads wider with calls from across the whole of Spain and both the Canary Islands and the Balearics, meaning the Samaritans are able to offer support to those who need them.

The Samaritans have a range of callers from young adults with problems such as bullying, drugs and exam pressures through to callers of all ages suffering from depression, loneliness, grief, abuse and many other problems. The Samaritans are proud to have a 24-hour telephone support line across the whole of Spain on Freephone number 900 525 100 for the English-speaking community and support for both the English and Spanish-speaking communities on its email support line at pat@samaritansinspain.com.

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Suarez Wetlands to get new butterfly park for visitors ACTIVITIES will include guided tours, photography meet-ups and charity events

SUAREZ WETLANDS: Will soon have new facilities which will be designed to attract more visitors. By Maria José Fernandez THE most important natural attraction in Motril, the Suarez Wetlands, will soon have new facilities designed to attract more visitors. Town mayor Flor Almon explained in a visit to the area that the council was current-

ly working on the creation of a butterfly park, which could possibly be finished after the summer season. The space will be filled with specific plants to attract different kinds of butterfly. The finishing touches are currently being put to rest areas for visitors, where workshops will also take place.

Promoting health and fun in various summer camps ONLY a few places are left for the different summer camps and activities promoted by Velez-Malaga Council. More than 350 children from the town are expected to partic-

ipate in the camps, organised by the council sports department, which will take place at the indoor pool and the Maestro Salvador Sanchez sports centre in Torre del Mar.

Several activities are already taking place including environment courses, guided tours, photography meet-ups, charity events and school visits, as well as the ‘Senses Wetland,’ where people with different kinds of disabilities can enjoy their surroundings through specially designed activities.

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Frigiliana is looking better THE best side of Frigiliana is now showing as several improvement works on its streets and squares have been completed. Acting president of the Malaga Provincial Government, Elias Bendodo, visited Frigiliana on Thursday (July 2), together with town mayor, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, and both had the chance to see for themselves some of the works funded by the province. One of the most remarkable results has been the im-

provement of the Plaza Tres Culturas, costing €10,000. Work included installing new street furniture as well as planting flowers in garden areas and replacing the old balustrade with a new one adorned with a symbol depicting the three cultures which have historically marked the town: Christian, Jewish and Arabic. Elsewhere, paving in children’s parks has been replaced with new materials, which also cost €10,000.

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EWN shows commitment to community by opening 10th office SINCE the turn of the year the Euro Weekly News (EWN) has been putting its money where YOUR mouth is. We asked readers and advertising clients what we could do to make the most popular free English newspaper group in Spain even better. Back came the answer - be even more local and get to the heart of the community. Here at EWN we have always been conscious of our responsibility to not just present the news to expatriates, but to also represent the concerns, worries and triumphs of the foreign communities. They look to EWN to give them a voice. We thought hard about how we could improve and so decided to embark on an ambitious programme of expansion and investment to best do what you have asked us to do. To this end we have just opened our 10th office in mainland Spain and Mallorca, this time in Nerja in the Axarquia, following on from the three new offices recently opened in the Costa Blanca North. On the big day EWN owners Michel and Steven Euesden joined local staff Benjamin Wickham and assistant Maiara Alvez de Oliveira for the grand opening. Many readers and clients popped in to the smart new offices on the Balcon de Europa to wish us well. Among the visitors were readers Ali and Robert Durston, who said they never missed picking up their copy of EWN and added they were delighted that an of-

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Our Operations Manager Nicki Burgess has been kept busy opening the new offices. Arranging for phone lines, furniture, setting up internet connections, just finding the premises is a bit of a nightmare for one new office. She has done it for four this year alone. It doesn’t stop there. Head designers Beatriz Barrosso and Marcos Poyastro have also been kept busy with the launch of the new-look EWN. They took their responsibilities so seriously they travelled all the

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Thousands leaving Granada to go home FOREIGN residents disappointed by lack of jobs By Maria José Fernandez EVEN though the financial crisis appears to be slowly coming to an end, it seems that the upturn has not yet reached Granada. The latest report published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), showed a total of

14,654 residents left Granada to settle elsewhere in Spain in 2014

19,697 residents left Granada in 2014, which represents 12.4 per

Poetry in La Herradura THE 9th edition of the Poetry Contest ‘Friends of La Herradura’ is inviting poets to submit their best pieces. The event has been accredited as one of the most important poetry contests in Granada Province, and draws more and more entries every year. The general category is open for authors of all ages to submit their original poetry in Spanish, for a chance to win the €1,400 prize. Closing date is October 20. The second category is designed for Almuñecar and La Herradura residents with a first prize of €400. More information can be requested at 666 377 278 or by email to paulinoalva@gmail.com.

cent more than the previous year. If the same number is compared with the figures of 2008, the difference is even starker, showing 49.3 per cent more departures. Most of the residents who left Granada did so to settle in another Spanish province (14,654 of the total), while the rest (5,043) moved to a different country. The data published by the INE shows that it was mainly foreign residents who left the country to return home, presumably disappointed by the lack of job opportunities in Granada. Out of the 5,043 international departures, 3,834 (76 per cent) were by foreigners. Between 2008 and 2014, Granada has lost more than 100,000 residents, mainly young residents between 25, and 34 years old.

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Serious reservations about important tortoise reserve Craig ONeal/flikr

CURRENT plan affects homes, agricultural buildings, country properties and thousands of trees

TORTOISE: Humans to be evicted to ensure they have a home.

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By Linda Hall ARE tortoises more important than people? Land and property owners in Cuevas del Almanzora who face compulsory purchase orders so that tortoises can have a home do not think so. The Almeria-Murcia AVE high-speed railway line will affect their natural habitat so the central government plans to set aside 500 hectares of expropriated land as a nature reserve for them. Although the exact details have yet to be announced, the reserve will affect more than 500 hectares of Cuevas del Almanzora land between Los Lobos, Muleria, El Largo, Guazamara and the motorway, according to sources quoted in the local Spanish press. The current plan affects 11 homes, eight agricultural buildings, five old country properties, two polytunnels and thousands of citrus trees. The town hall will take every step within its power to halt the compulsory purchase orders, said the mayor.

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War projectile

Suspicious bag

Living chess

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NAVY divers were called in to deal with a Civil War projectile which was found in the sea near to Cala Cortina in Cartagena.

PORT authorities in Palma activated the suspicious luggage protocol on Saturday (July 4) upon finding an abandoned backpack. The protocol was deactivated at 5.50pm after authorities inspected the bag, only finding personal belongings.

THE port of Javea is to host a Living Chess game on Saturday July 25 at 10.30pm, the 19th Living Chess event organised by the Fiestas Mare de Déu de Loreto in collaboration with the City Council.

THE 2014-2015 fruit and vegetable season ended with the best prices for 10 years. Growers received an average 62 cents per kilo, compared with 52 cents in 2013-1014.

Q for quality SAN PEDRO’S beaches have been awarded two Q for Quality flags and the Blue flag at Villananitos and La Puntica recognising their quality and cleanliness.

Car sales THE Murcia Region recorded an increase in the sale of new cars during June of 31.7 per cent, compared to the same month last year, selling 1,948 new vehicles.

Dog hunt POLICE in San Fulgencio are searching for a pit bull terrier which is reported to have attacked a flock of sheep causing injuries to 10 of the animals.

Floating art CARTAGENA was visited by the Costa Magica cruise liner for the first time last week. The ship, almost a floating museum as it has more than 5,000 pieces of art on board, brought 3,470 passengers to the port’s city streets.

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Art exhibition

THE Agri-food Associations of the Balearic Islands have estimated that the almond harvesting campaign of 2015 will register a 10 per cent increase, and a total of 1,516 tonnes of the product.

A POSTHUMOUS exhibition of paintings and watercolours by Raul Botella will be in the Alfaz del Pi Casa de Cultura until July 20. The artist died in 2012 aged 35.

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BAR Ginbo located at Passeig Mallorca (Palma) has been chosen amongst the 10 best bars in Spain and the best of the Balearic Islands by the Diageo Reserve Coaster Awards 2015.

THE implementation of Benidorm’s Blue Zone Parking has been delayed for 15 days while residents are informed of imminent changes.

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In passing The AL-3115 between La Fabriquilla and the Cabo de Gato lighthouse, has reopened. One of the most-used secondary roads in the province, two cars can now cross there in safety.

Warning signs FOR the third year running, Ohanes and Berja organised self-defence workshops for women. They enter into the Diputacion’s ‘Prevention of Violence’ programme and advise on identifying and dealing with gender violence.

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A MAN who fell on Monday (July 3) from the boat Beethoven II, three miles off the coast of Portocolom, was rescued by Salvamento Maritimo five hours later and taken to the Manacor hospital.

JAVEA Council and the municipal water company, Amjasa, has started an awareness campaign to reduce private water consumption. The local desalination plant is now working at 100 per cent capacity.

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THE Industrial Production General Index in the Balearic Islands fell by 2.8 per cent in May compared with the same data last year, according to the released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

MEMBERS of Benidorm Council observed a minute’s silence at midday in the city’s main square on Monday July 6 for the victims of the latest wave of gender-based violence.

ADRA Town Hall will be split into nine major departments and remuneration will be reduced for part-time councillors. A 33 per cent pay cut will bring annual savings of €154,000.

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ZAMARRILLA is the Sierra de MariaLos Velez national park’s plant of the month. Formally known at teucrium, the plant belongs to the germander family and thrives in arid areas.

Fire plan AROUND 80 per cent of the 800 urbanisations in Marbella have failed to create fire emergency plans, despite the area being declared at extreme risk following the wildfire in 2012.

Larger taxis MALAGA City will now have taxis that can seat between seven and nine people. Fifteen of these larger vehicles are already on the streets but the number will be increased to 60 in the future.

School work THE Junta de Andalucia will carry out work on 47 schools in Malaga Province throughout the summer in order to create 1,200 extra places for students for the coming term at a cost of €8 million.

Safer fair ESTEPONA’S police force has launched a special campaign for this week’s annual fair, running until Sunday July 12, which will see 105 officers patrolling the fairground to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Clean up TORREMOLINOS has created 10 new jobs for cleaners in an aim to clean up the town’s image to improve quality of life for residents and make a better impression on visitors, the council has announced.

Drugs off THE National Police force has broken up a 24-hour cocaine delivery service based in Fuengirola. The group took orders over the phone and delivered to Fuengirola, Mijas and other nearby areas.

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Text exit FINLAND: Matti Makkonen, the creator of SMS or texts, has died. His idea to send messages over mobile networks revolutionised the usage of mobile phones.

Homes alone FINLAND: There are more than 300,000 vacant properties in the country with 28,000 in Helsinki. Many of the homes are mortgage free and the owners do not wish to rent them out.

Shopping illegal NORWAY: A leading Bishop has declared Sunday shopping a violation of the constitution dating back to 1814. Helga Byfuglien said Sunday was a holy day and sacred.

Rights violation NORWAY: Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in two terrorist attacks, has launched a legal action accusing Norway of violating his human rights. Breivik is being kept in total isolation for his own safety.

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Missing woman found SHE was last seen in Exeter visiting work colleagues ALISON JOYNER who went missing from Tamworth in May 2014 has been found in Cornwall. She was last seen in Exeter, Devon, visiting work colleagues.

Car cannibals A GANG of thieves are targeting cars in Bedfordshire and removing components in the night. One victim woke up to find the whole of the front of her car gone.

Take that FANS of Take That were dismayed when they went to Manchester to see the band but were a week late. A spokesman said they should have checked the date.

BRITISH PRESS Hanging around ANOTHER ride at Alton Towers broke down and left 80 people hanging face down for an hour. There were no injuries and refreshments were provided.

Hailstone chaos YORKSHIRE has been hit by a storm of hailstones the size of golf balls during a heat wave. Cars, roofs and satellite dishes were damaged by the ice balls.

Real doll A LADY from Leicester has spent two months making a replica doll of Prince George. Natalie Lawrence wants to ‘introduce’ the doll to the Royal family.

Soul funds A YORKSHIRE shoe shop worker was overwhelmed when his crowd funding proposal to assist Greece raised nearly €1 million in three days, with 50,000 people donating.

Tragic teen A TEENAGER who did not pass a stool for eight weeks suffered a heart attack after her enlarged bowel damaged her vital organs. The girl had a phobia about toilets.

More tourists are predicted LIBERAL attitude is one reason for the increase

Pepper attack A MOTHER in Saxony felt her child was under threat when playing in a playground so she pepper sprayed three children and a woman in a wheelchair.

Robot kills A ROBOT being programmed for Volkswagen in Baunatal, Hesse started up, picked up its assembler and threw him against a slab. The man died later in hospital.

Snow joke THE German Weather Service issued a weather warning for Westphalia predicting 10cm of snow and high winds. The warning was a test and was sent by mistake.

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DENMARK: A new cycling and walking bridge will reduce traffic on the over-used Langebro Bridge, Copenhagen. The new bridge will be low level and utilise a curved pavement.

A TRAIN passenger in Dusseldorf reported a dead bearded man in a blue coat beside the train tracks. Officials found it was a partially deflated Papa Smurf balloon.

A THRIFT shop in Ohio is selling what it claims to be a pair of Eva Braun’s panties.They are initialled EB and are priced at US$7,500.

SWEDEN: Research from Uppsala University shows that condom use amongst Swedish women is on the decline yet the number of sexual partners is on the increase.

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SWEDEN: Helen Martens found more than 2,000 Spanish slugs on her lawn. Although the slug is not native it has spread rampantly in Sweden since 1975.

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DUTCH COAST: More tourists. 3.2 MILLION visitors are predicted to visit the Netherlands this year. The Dutch coast and liberal attitude is thought to be the reason for the increase in tourism.

Heat buckles tracks RAILWAY company NS had to reduce services as the heat has buckled some tracks. Routes from Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht were all affected.

DUTCH PRESS Tunisian repatriation DUTCH travel companies are bringing all Dutch nationals back from Tunisia. A specially charted plane will bring 275 people home with only essential travel to Tunisia advised.

Riots in The Hague THE death of an Aruban tourist in police custody resulted in rioting in Schilderswijk. Around 300 youths threw fireworks and bottles at police.

Body solves mystery THE remains of Tom van Boheemen have been found in Kalgoorlie, Australia. Boheemen has been missing since 2001 and died from natural causes.

FIRMENLAUFE, or company runs are proving popular as bonding sessions. JP Morgan had 70,000 sign up for its run in Frankfurt, the largest attendance ever in Germany.

Asylum fears THERE were 170 attacks on homes sheltering asylum seekers in the first six months of 2015. It is thought they were carried out by far right extremists.

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RUSSIAN P RESS

Yoga is banned SEEN as an example of a religious cult

YOGA: Stretches the imagination.

RUSSIAN officials in Nizhnevartovsk have banned yoga classes as an example of a religious cult. The ban extends to private and municipal classes. One teacher said it stretched the imagination.

Creature from the deep A GIANT sea creature with fur and a beak has been washed up in on Sakhalin Island. The creature was ripped open with its bones showing.

Space record COSMONAUT Gennady Padalka has spent over two years in orbit during his career. Gennady said he was proud to be a record breaker and intended to continue.

Oil flows from taps ROSNEFT, the state owned oil corporation is being investigated after oil flowed out of taps in Siberia. Oil also filled backyards and damaged wildlife.

Film protocol CULTURE Minister Vladimir Medinsky has announced a sales tax on films made in Russia and the funds from the tax will be used to promote Russia in a positive way.

Laws ousted RUSSIA is to review the legislation that was enacted during the 1990’s to comply with international trade agreements. The Dean of Moscow University said they needed to be removed from the statutes.

TAP OIL: Damaged local wildlife.

Shawarma love VKONTAKTE, the social network site, has found pic-

tures of Russian girls enjoying the Arabic meat wrap Shawarma. They have 7,000 subscribers and are growing daily.

iPhone Russia iPHONE cases are being designed which have relevance to Russian history and culture. The covers depict images including Stalin, Lenin and the hammer and sickle.

Patriotic seals BAIKAL Seal Aquarium has developed a show where the seals march wearing military insignia and holding guns while mine-sweeping. “People were inspired and joyful,” said director Evgeny Baranov.

US dean fired KENDRICK WHITE has been removed as deputy head of Nizhny Novgorod State University after his position was questioned on a proKremlin news programme. Russian/ USA tension is suspected to be the reason.

Vodka fight AFTER drinking bottles of vodka a Russian beat his friend to death. The man thought that his friend’s foreign travel meant he was a spy and needed to be neutralised.

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Spain pays more to borrow By Jason Bailey SPAIN will have to pay more to borrow funds on the international bond market due to turbulent times within the Eurozone. The rise of yields on Spain’s 10 year bonds rose to 2.720 from 2.150 in one day, and is expected to rise further if financial instability with Europe continues.

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10 year bond yields rose to 2.720 from 2.150 in one day and are expected to rise further

Spain’s Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, tried to allay fears of a further rise in costs for Spanish borrowing but his words might not be enough for markets which are increasingly cautious about the situation. Guindos stated that the Spanish and Greek economies were “very different” and therefore Spain would not suffer the same

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Social benefit ACCORDING to data released by the Ministry of Employment, there are 2.1 million people receiving some kind of benefit or subsidy.

Worst off PUBLIC DEMOS: Cannot be held near Congress.

Citizen safety or civil liberties THE Citizen Safety Law is now part of Spanish legislation although the opposition parties state it creates a police state. The law now allows police officers to hand out sanctions that previously could only be authorised by the courts. The Partido Popular, the ruling party that developed the legislation, said the new laws would make public demonstrations safer. Restrictions are on:

Any demonstrations near Congress and the Senate have been banned. It is an offence to take pictures of law enforcement officers without authorisation. Stopping a home eviction, or obstructing an official who is acting under powers from a court is now illegal. Protesting from the skies, buildings or monuments where there might be danger.

A REPORT by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows that immigrants in Spain are those worst affected by the economic crises, with the exception of Greece.

Funds used SPAIN’S Social Security Department has spent 38 per cent of the reserve fund for pensions in just three and a half years.

Not the same THE President of the Multinational Brands Association Adolfo Aguilar says he does not believe that the economic situation in Greece has any parallel with that of Spain.

China looks to Spain MADRID is to have a third development by the Chinese property company Wanda. The project, which is said to include a retail complex and a water park, has been welcomed by the city’s construction and real estate sectors but not by the mayor, Manuela Carmena. Carmena, who swept to power on

THE Office for National shows that Greek workers put in longer hours than anyone else in Europe - 42.2 per week, compared to 35.6 in Germany. That does not necessarily mean they are the most productive.

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an anti-austerity ticket, has stated that many of the planning applications passed by the previous conservative council would be reviewed. Wanda has already had preliminary talks with the mayor as they are worried that the change in ruling parties could impact on its investment.

difficulties. This is true as Spain has far more economic options than Greece with greater land mass, industry and infrastructure. These factors are important to sustain the growth Spain has delivered recently, but if the financial markets are wary it will mean that they will demand Spain pays more when borrowing and this could stunt proposed growth.

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TSB becomes Spanish BANCO de SABADELL has bought the British bank TSB for €2.38 billion. The takeover was approved by the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority. Although the offer period for shareholders is still open, Sabadell has received sufficient approvals to make the purchase possible. Sabadell has said it intends to develop the bank to challenge the big five banks’ monopoly on the high street.

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Most Declined Liberty Global plc Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Liberty Global plc Intersections, Inc. Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. PostRock Energy Corporation Zogenix, Inc. Fairway Group Holdings Corp. VisionChina Media, Inc. Gordmans Stores, Inc. Zions Bancorporation

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Election jobs IT IS estimated collective municipalities throughout Spain increased their workforce by approximately 3 per cent immediately prior to the local elections, representing around 17,000 workers.

Tax bill IT HAS been calculated that from January until July 1, Spaniards work only to pay tax on income, VAT and other government levies. From July 1 their salaries go into their pockets.

Flying colours RYANAIR has increased its passengers by 14 per cent in June to 9.5 million, 5 per cent more than in the same period in 2014. The increase is attributed partly to reduced billing rates.

More savings GROSS savings amounted to €2,076 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter in 2014.

BRUSSELS: Has started a judicial review into the application of the 720 model.

Is tax legislation illegal? FAILURE to complete the form or to submit without all information attracts a fine By Jason Bailey SPAIN’S adoption of tax disclosure legislation, the 720 model which requires residents to declare assets abroad valued at over €50,000, has been ruled as illegal by the European Commission. Since the ratification of the 720 model in 2012, €108,615 million in undeclared tax has

5,000 euro fine for every piece of information that has not been submitted.

been discovered and further revenue has been generated from the fines imposed. Brussels has now started a judicial review into the application of the 720 model as it believes that it infringes community rights and the sanctions imposed are disproportionate. There have been 7,013 cases started since 2013

against individuals who did not submit their Assets Abroad declaration on time. Failure to complete the form, or to submit it without all the relevant information, attracts a fine of €5,000 for every piece of information that has not been submitted. There is also no statute of limitations regarding the investigations.

BLACKSTONE GROUP LP, who purchased a tranche of Spanish home loans in 2014, has said it intends to restructure them to assist borrowers to afford their repayments or allow them to walk away from their debts. The group has said it will only foreclose on those who have the funds to pay but do not. It states that where there is genuine hardship it will restructure the loans and allow the owners to remain in their property. The mortgage portfolio was bought from the nationalised Spanish bank Catalunya Banc and cost €3.165 billion. Blackstone said although it had to address the business efficacy of the loans it did not buy them with the intention of mass evictions. It thought restructuring could take around seven years but stressed that in some cases it would advise foreclosure for the sake of the owners.

Successful women want looks not bucks when it comes to choosing a life partner Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

HOW many times have we seen or heard about a young beautiful girl hooking up with a fat, ugly, balding - but rich - older man? She is after his money, or so it is often presumed. Why else would she be with someone that is so much older and unattractive? Well this scenario that a woman cares more about a man’s potential income as opposed to his looks, is now a thing of the past, apparently. According to a new report, modern women are self sufficient highflyers that don’t need to rely on a successful man to make ends meet. The tables are turning. Today’s woman wants classic good looks

LIFE PARTNER: Today’s successful women want someone with brains, not just brawn. in her potential other half. A man that will give her nice, healthy and pretty babies, or so the report says. So if you’re a well built man with striking features, a chiselled jaw and sexy eyes, you could secure

yourself a comfortable future with a financially successful woman! I find this report very interesting. Indeed, who doesn’t want to snuggle up to an attractive hunky man? But this situation doesn’t

ring true for many successful women. Good looks are an appealing factor in any relationship, but their novelty is short lived. In my opinion, successful women are different to the stereo-

typical rich men with pretty young brides. Today’s successful women may play around with young attractive men, but when it comes to a life partner they want someone with brains, not just brawn. Good looks only entertain for a short amount of time, but intelligent conversation and interesting thought patterns can keep a smart girl engaged a lot longer. And again, all this depends on where in the world a women is. Women doing well in rich countries have the pick of the bunch. They can chose a hunk or a hunky intellectual. Whereas women that come from poorer countries often still do put a lot of importance on money within a relationship, because poorer circumstance urges them to seek out security. Therefore it is common to see such women with the rich, but fat and balding men!

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Caixa Bank redundancies CAIXA BANK has agreed with the union a voluntary redundancy plan for 700 workers. The agreement was made possible by increasing the amount payable on redundancy.

Having a passion for business Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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Rotten returns A MARKET study has shown that economising by running a washing machine at 5am saves only 70 cents per month.

Bad Bank sales MANAGEMENT company Sareb has sold 24,000 private homes in the past two years reducing its volatile assets by €6,500 million.

Single parent poverty ACCORDING to NGO Save the Children, 53.3 per cent of households at risk of poverty are single parent families compared with two parent households at 30.5 per cent.

THERE is a very true saying; ‘When you work for yourself you work for a slave driver.’ If you are not passionate about your business then neither your business nor your customers will be passionate about you. For 20 years I advised small to medium sized enterprises (SME) employers. Most conceded they put far more effort into their business than they would had they been an employee. I was constantly coming across unusual trades. It is with some amusement that I recall visiting a heavy goods vehicle hydraulic system repair specialist. The work premises seemed much like any other HGV repair centre. I needed to know as much about the business as possible before my assessment. Like Columbo, I asked questions. I discovered that the young engineer, seemingly in his early 20s, was a spe-

REPAIR CENTRE: For specialist works on hydraulic vehicle systems. cialist in hydraulic vehicle systems. Stupidly, I asked him what actually happens when I see a 30 tonne HGV up my exhaust pipe and I need to brake sharply, “Am I toast?” I asked him. My eyes glazed over as with boundless enthusiasm he took me through the exceedingly complex hydraulic system

on the aforementioned lorry that would ensure my survival. Unable to shut him up I lost the plot after five minutes . He knew what he was talking about; The Ministry of Defence (MoD) called him first when a tank, Army HGV or whatever needed attention. What I never lost was my recall of the young engi-

neer’s excitement as he explained. The other thing to remember is that your employees will never be as committed as you are; why should they be? A young builder set up on his own: “I reckon that 40 per cent of an employee’s effort was as good as you were going to get.

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In defence of my views... MOST of the world banks and money markets are run by Jews and Arabs LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT ENOUGH already! I am now about to break the habit of a lifetime and attempt to explain my motives for an article I penned a couple of weeks ago. In it I stated that the Jews and Arabs were the biggest investors in the world money markets. At no time did I suggest that there was anything wrong with this situation, quite the contrary. As a capitalist, I actually consider it quite commendable that the Jewish bankers in particular, without the natural resources of the Arabs, have attained such success, particularly in the light of the horrors and misfortunes they have had to endure throughout their turbulent history. However, one doesn’t have to surf too deeply into the realms of the internet to discover my remarks were merely a statement of the facts as I perceived them. Most of the world banks and money markets are in fact run by the Jewish and Arab races. The Roth-

SHALOM: Will Arabs and Jews ever stand together as allies? I can understand how some of my remarks could have been unfortunately misconstrued

schilds alone own or control scores of banks, estimated to be worth some one hundred trillion dollars. It would be utterly naïve to underestimate the sheer power that wealth of this magnitude can bring to a relative minority of people. On

re-reading my piece I can see that when I remarked that the wealthy controlled the world, it could have been somewhat unfortunately misconstrued that I was specifically accusing the Jews and Arabs of some kind of international conspiracy. This was not my intention at all. If I have upset some readers I truly do apologise unreservedly. I am most certainly not anti-Semitic and I’m sure my Jewish grandmother would be horrified to even have it considered. I will however defend my statement that the Jews and Arabs are still arch-enemies or did I miss something here? Have Hamas stopped lobbing missiles over Israel’s borders? Does Iran no longer want to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth? Can Israeli passport-holders now travel freely into Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries? Sadly, this conflict is still as unresolved as ever. Will we live to see the Arabs and Jews standing together as friends and allies? Wouldn’t that be something? Shalom. Keep the Faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Will the real Banksy please stand up? BUSTING some of the myths that lie behind the street-art phenomenon By Steve Walsh AFTER more than 10 years, the real Banksy, or at least the man claiming to be the real Banksy, has finally come out of the shadows to speak to the Euro Weekly News about the phenomenon, the myth and the lies that are ‘Banksy’, and how he intends to “bust open the whole scam.” In a moment that was as

Barack Obama above No. 10 Downing Street surreal as the portraits of Picasso and Dali I was looking at, Michael Shurman eased back into the terrace chair of his Spanish woodland hideaway cottage and drew a deep breath. I waited pen in hand as the anxious frustration that was apparent on his face broke and he said: “I am the real Banksy.”

LIFTING THE LID: Michael Shurman

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The Banksy Conundrum The thought that I could actually be sitting in front of arguably the most controversial and elusive street artist in the world flashed through my brain as he continued: “Or should I say, if Banksy really existed, it’s me.” My mood of pending epiphany was replaced by one of bewilderment as Michael began his story. “Banksy doesn’t exist, you see, not as a person. Banksy is a group of people controlled by one man, a man that stole my ideas back in Bristol in 2004,” he said. Artist and illustrator Shurman,

claims that after studying at Goldsmiths College of Art, he moved back and forth between Bristol and Glastonbury, where he started displaying his Alien Head graffiti that became synonymous with the times in strategic locations. “When I went back to Bristol in 2006 and got back into the street art scene, I discovered my work had been covered over with new works, but in the style I created while at Goldsmiths. These works soon became known as Banksy. Since then I have been frozen out of any art gallery, exhibition or art establish-

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ment I’ve tried to get into. I’ve been shunned by the press and blocked by the art world at every turn. “I know who’s responsible,” he said, “he went to Goldsmiths after me. He stole my ideas and gets his team to stencil graffiti for him. He is very shrewd, and very clever. I was pushed out of the scene because I didn’t agree with the money-making side of it. That’s what Banksy means, it’s their slang name for making money. “I’ve bitten my tongue for too long. So I am going to get a lawyer and start proceedings against them. Enough is enough,” he said, adding: “People have to know the truth about the big lie and how they have been tricked all these years. I’m going to bust open the whole scam. If anyone’s Banksy, it’s me!” he declared.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get some rest and peace because, if you let yourself get too tired, your temper could suffer. When it comes to business get it over with so that you can spend extra time on your social life. Something important is round the corner.

Nonagram

TARGET: Average: 13 Good: 17 Very good: 24 Excellent: 30

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 R) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION deny doer doge dogy done dory dour dreg drey drug dune dung dyer dyne edgy herd hoed hued nerd node nude redo rend rode rude rued undo dough doyen drone dungy gored gourd guyed honed horde hound hydro nerdy nudge round under urged dehorn doughy drogue gerund gourde ground gurned horned hoyden nudger rouged undoer yonder guerdon roughed undergo hydrogen GREYHOUND

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You may well feel that your business life is not going as well as you would have hoped this week. They do say that you can’t have everything right at once. This is a good time to enjoy the company of others and make your love life buzz.

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Madrid

SUNNY MAX 28C, MIN 22C Mon - 30 23 S Tues - 31 23 S Wed - 31 23 S MAX 31C, MIN 23C Mon - 31 24 S Tues - 31 25 S Wed - 32 26 S MAX 29C, MIN 23C MAX MIN

30 23 S 31 23 S 31 24 S

Mon - 31 24 S Tues - 31 24 S Wed - 32 24 S

Benidorm TODAY:

MAX 29C, MIN 23C

31 24 S 31 24 S 32 25 S

Mon - 32 26 S Tues - 33 26 S Wed - 33 26 S

S Sun,

Cl Clear,

Sh Showers,

10-Star Quiz

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

EURO MILLIONS

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday July 4

Friday July 3

Saturday July 4

Sunday July 5

Saturday July 4

1 37

31 39

BONUS BALL

THUNDERBALL

BONUS BALL

12 18

15 44

LUCKY STARS

181

198

REINTEGRO

SUNNY MAX 29C, MIN 21C

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TODAY:

Mon - 32 23 S Tues - 32 23 S Wed - 33 23 S MAX 32C, MIN 18C

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32 19 S 34 20 S 34 20 S

Mon - 34 21 S Tues - 36 21 S Wed - 36 21 S

13 17

15 43

REINTEGRO

SUNNY MAX 33C, MIN 22C

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Sudoku

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

Mon - 40 23 S Tues - 40 24 S Wed - 39 24 S

Murcia

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Mallorca

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29 24 S 31 24 S 31 24 S

Barcelona TODAY:

MAX 39C, MIN 23C

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Malaga

SUNNY MAX MIN

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Because you are about to enter an active phase, it would be best to keep things as straightforward and organised as possible. Those around you may be less than exciting at the moment, so keep the interest going with joint activities and accepting interesting invitations.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) For some time, things on the romantic front have been confusing, to say the least. There are decisions that someone has to make that affect you seriously. Romantically and

29 22 S 29 23 S 30 23 S

SUNNY

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Almeria TODAY:

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is something of the rebel in you this week. Even you don’t fully understand the changes taking place. You will resist any attempt to stop from expressing yourself freely. Although you prefer a peaceful time, it may be necessary to remind someone of your rights.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Energy is low but your spirit seems to be getting power from somewhere. At times, it feels that it is almost outside of your own sphere. When tackling what is seen as a tedious task, you may not be aware that you are building something for the future, but there is much going on that will affect your future to a large extent.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Despite pulling out all the stops when it comes to a certain person or project, your charm may not be working as well as usual this week. It is still a fine time to beaver on quietly in the background. A few emotional fireworks make you sit up and take notice, but try to be open-minded.

Alicante TODAY:

MAX MIN

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes you shuffle things around to survive difficult times. The energy that this uses means that realising a dream this week could mean difficult choices to be made. Your need to be settled makes you impatient.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Although you feel like going it alone at the moment, you would do well to involve someone close in your project or exercise. There is room for improvement in both your life and your health but it can be more enjoyable if shared. Expect surprises in your love life and you will not be surprised.

assume it is because of a recent emotional upset, but it is unlikely to be quite that simple. Spend a bit of time and money on yourself for a change. Develop your talents in the realms of writing, painting and music. This need not take a large amount of time. Start with one simple project.

LOTTERY

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Arm yourself with plenty of information about what is going on in your life at the moment. Those close might expect you to lead the way on an important matter. You need to trust your instincts more and have confidence. Think in the long term. Those who are not considered important now could be so in the future. As you prefer being in charge, this should not seem unnatural to you.

(June 22 - July 23)

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F Fog, Sn Snow,

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C Cloudy, Th Thunder

MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY 1. In which fictional village does Agatha Christie’s renowned detective spinster Miss Jane Marple live? 2. Left a good job in the city, workin’ for the man ev’ry night and day are the opening lines of which John Fogarty song, originally a 1969 UK Top 10 hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival? 3. Mary Ann Evans was the real name of which famous 19th century novelist? 4. Mary Ann Nichols and Mary Jane Kelly are, respectively, reputed to have been the first and final what? 5. The Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is the best known work by which English writer? 6. The songs A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cher-ee and Let’s Go Fly a Kite all featured in which 1964 film musical? 7. What is the name of the Welsh-born singer who represented the UK in the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Knock Knock, Who's There? 8. What was the name of the early motion-picture actress, nicknamed America’s Sweetheart, who co-founded the film studio United Artists, along with Charlie Chaplin, D W Griffith and Douglas Fairbanks in 1919? 9. Which famous social activist founded the National Viewers’ and Listeners’ Association (now known as Mediawatch-uk) in 1965? 10. Which iconic fashion designer, who was an instrumental figure in the 1960s London-based Mod and youth fashion movements, was one of the designers who took credit for the miniskirt and hot pants? 1. ST MARY MEAD, 2. PROUD MARY, 3. GEORGE ELIOT, 4. VICTIMS OF JACK THE RIPPER, 5. MARY Wollstonecraft SHELLEY, 6. MARY POPPINS, 7. MARY HOPKIN, 8. MARY PICKFORD, 9. MARY WHITEHOUSE, 10. MARY QUANT

YOUR STARS

emotionally, things come to a head but don’t let the wind of change blow away all that you have achieved. Don’t begin to doubt yourself or others will, too.

Have you been a bit of a couch potato recently? Spend some of this week working towards a healthy mind in a healthy body. Running yourself ragged should certainly be avoided. Seek expert advice now about a problem that just won’t go away. It will, but only with a lot of effort. Although you prefer to share your activities, this is one area that you need to concentrate on fully, so go for it alone to begin with.

CANCER

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Code Breaker

Across 7 Panther cat (6) 8 Public building for gambling (6) 10 Surprise or frighten suddenly (7) 11 Increase the level or amount of something (5) 12 Do what one is told (4) 13 Information tag (5) 17 Bet (5) 18 Counterfeit (4) 22 Distinctive odour that is pleasant (5) 23 Talk idly or rapidly (7) 24 In high spirits (6) 25 If not, except when (6)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 15 represents F and 17 represents G, so fill in F every time the figure 15 appears and G every time the figure 17 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.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Lately, 3 Desert, 8 Linctus, 10 Avian, 11 Orate, 12 Anemone, 13 Hotel, 15 Frost, 20 Amiable, 22 Spade, 24 Iliad, 25 Sustain, 26 Gannet, 27 Athens.

Down: 1 Lollop, 2 Tonga, 4 Erase, 5 Editors, 6 Tinker, 7 Oscar, 9 There, 14 Opinion, 16 Roses, 17 Daring, 18 Leash, 19 Tennis, 21 Budge, 23 Awake

QUICK Across:

Down 1 Seasonal wind in southern Asia (7) 2 Without strain or anxiety (7) 3 Footwear (5) 4 Person who shoes horses (7) 5 Shin bone (5) 6 Hide (5) 9 State of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities (9)

14 Nightclub entertainment (7) 15 Associate (7) 16 Invigorate (7)

English - Spanish

19 Enthusiastic (5) 20 Grinding tooth (5) 21 Increases (5)

Down: 1 Races, 2 Scarlet, 3 Loses, 4 Escape, 6 Twice, 7 Pleased, 8 Scarce, 13 Learned, 14 Stress, 16 Trainee, 17 Rabbit, 19 Sheds, 20 Donor, 21 Amass

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

Across 1 Barato (económico) (5) 3 To kiss (5) 7 Towel (6) 9 Obedecer (4) 10 Courgette (9) 13 Leer (4) 14 Customs (6) 16 Paz (tranquilidad, no guerra) (5) 17 Dressing gowns (5) Down 1 Gatos (4) 2 Todo (en su totalidad) (3) 4 Niece (7) 5 Stripe (line) (4) 6 To change (7) 8 Stewardess (7) 11 Trampa (para cazar) (4) 12 Sierras (herramientas) (4) 15 Grape (3)

Hexagram

1 Resolved, 5 Stop, 9 Classic, 10 Crime, 11 Sells, 12 Parcels, 13 Latest, 15 Rested, 18 Austria, 20 Drama, 22 Needs, 23 Bonanza, 24 Dash, 25 Starters.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Camisa, 4 Boca, 8 Forks, 9 Hielo, 10 Briefcase, 13 Suave, 15 Plata, 16 Ruta, 17 Battle.

Down: 1 Cuff, 2 Mirar, 3 Sostener, 5 One, 6 Año, 7 Chickpea, 11 Start, 12 Hake, 13 Sur, 14 Ant.

Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter 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 (BARELY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ABOARD

HANDED

ANGERS

HEADER

BARELY (10)

PAPERS

BAREST

PRAYER

BARREL

RABBLE

BATTER

ROARED

BURDEN

STARRY

DEALER

TRAMPS

ELDERS

WIZARD

FLOATS

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Senses 2 Tinder 3 Cheers 4 Burden 5 Larder 6 Metres 7 Fender 8 Nobler 9 Indent 10 Fables 11 Resent 12 Tested 13 Felloe 14 Riders 15 Pastel 16 Briefs 17 Estate 18 Peered 19 Advent

Across 1 Parts of a fish used for balance (6) 4 Bright visitors arrive by backstreet (6) 9 Convert into cash may be earliest without team leader (7) 10 Court service admitted trickery (5) 11 Musical passage contains main trombone (5) 12 Sandier sort of fish (7) 13 Train's speed confuses walkers (11) 18 Most are moved by this super conductor (7) 20 Daughter is company for the nightclub (5) 22 Stretch your neck to see the bird (5) 23 A monk accommodating graduate in a state (7) 24 Seat put near Peg (6) 25 Female writer getting wet (6) Down 1 Injury initially received in European country (6) 2 Work for an actor on his own? (5) 3 Wept heartily, is poem one of a series? (7) 5 Happen when carbon and copper are set in gold (5)

6 I save on making excuse (7) 7 Crossword compiler’s dog (6) 8 A nation less corrupt is commanding attention (11) 14 The gate Len made is very posh (7) 15 Moon goddess following in a state

(7) 16 Enthusiastic kisses or corporal punishment (6) 17 Territory governed by the same chief (6) 19 Film music of Keith Emerson? (5) 21 Neither flat nor blunt (5)

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Fishing dilemma solution not too difficult to reel in... OH, Steve P, what can you do? You wanted to buy a fishing licence (Letters, Issue 1565) and they sent you back to Crewe. No doubt the environment agency offered you the correct forms to fill out in 75 different languages and informed you that if you could not understand them they would offer you a free translator. I hope Steve P is not basing his assumption that Spain will go down the tubes on the fact that he cannot buy a €15 (not sure of the current cost) fishing licence. As I understand it Spain is recovering quite well from the recession and is not helped by the sort of negative comments made by him. Where else can you live amongst very friendly Spanish neighbours, enjoy superb weather, buy a menu del dia for €8.50 and generally live the good life. However, back to his complaint. There are three very simple ways to solve the problem: 1. Learn the language and try again; 2. Take a translator with you or 3. Employ a gestoria to do it for you. Ways 2 and 3 do not cost a fortune and you will be helping the economy that you are quick to put down. Easy, job done! Yours, a very happy, fully licensed and insured fisherman living La Buena Vida here in beautiful Andalucia. Robert Coatman, La Palomo (Manilva)

True ladies HAVING been introduced to ladies’ football as a result of watching the Women’s World Cup, it occurs to me that there are three standout questions that require closer investigation: Why do women not spit before and after free kicks, whilst they are waiting to come on or, come to think of it, why don’t they spit at all? Why don’t they constantly dispute the referee’s decisions, ganging up on her en masse in an attempt to get her to change

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Not quite… I ALMOST always agree with everything Leapy says; however, doesn’t he see that poor old Cliff Richard (all editions, Issue 1565) obviously does not intend for the UK taxman to get any more of his money after the way the police treated him. And for death duties, they can swing for that too. As for the tennis, who cares? Cliff is obviously just so disgusted with the whole lot of them. And he can watch it on TV, if he gives a damn. Not all innocent people go round screaming blue murder; it’s usually the guilty who take that approach. Otherwise, I’m happy to keep the faith, right along with you. Patsy (By email)

Good views I took a trip to the lovely city of Sevilla, but boy was it hot! We had to wait for the sun to start going down before we could cool off. John Marshall (Valencia) her mind? Why don’t we get close-ups of them screaming invective and telling each other to ’eff-off'? Ah well, I suppose given time they’ll learn how proper footballers behave! Ken Turner, San Fulgencio (Alicante)

Russian hype HARDLY a week passes without Mike Walsh using his column in your publication to promote Russian propaganda and decry the West. Your response will probably be that this is in the best traditions of press freedom; fair enough! But do you not owe it to your readers to employ a columnist with opposing views to those of Mr Walsh to maintain a fair balance? Would you support the BBC if it chose to only give air time to one

political party, which is exactly what you are doing? Is any member of your staff charged with checking the facts and figures he quotes; if not, should you not issue a quote that they are unconfirmed? Finally, if Mike believes so vehemently in Russia’s action on the world stage and its threat to world stability should he not live there and financially support it instead of being domiciled in a Europe he obviously despises as being weak and easily influenced? George Morland, Cartagena (Murcia) Editor’s note We do believe in free speech at the EWN. Mike Walsh’s views are controversial, but he has every right to express them. His views, and those of all our columnists, are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the EWN.

Quite right I READ Leapy’s article on corruption in the world (all editions, Issue 1564) and think he is completely correct. I have been saying it for years but people think I should be committed, or they are probably ashamed that they have been controlled and didn’t realise or want to hear it. Wars are not started by the people but by the arms and military equipment producers. They kid the members of the forces that they are protecting their country. The probable truth is the members of the armed forces are risking their lives to line the pockets of the already filthy rich. I could go on but I think Leapy gets where I’m coming from. Congratulations to him on a great article. I am looking forward to more. W Parker (By email)

I DON’T get to read Leapy’s column every week, but when I do, I mostly agree with his sentiments. This latest one regarding the electronic tag removal is just ludicrous! I agree with Leapy when he made the point that indeed the man in question should be fitted with an explosive device. If this person was so afflicted then he should be sectioned and sent to a mental hospital, although I am not sure whether there are any hospitals left now. Apparently the Met police have been told to stop chasing motor cyclists when the riders remove their helmets. How utterly absurd, especially if they have committed a serious crime. Keep up the good tirades Neil (By email)

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KEEP THEM COOL: Birds can suffer from heat stress.

Advice on bird-care in hot weather By Carol Irving TROPICAL birds’ natural habitat may be a warm, humid climate but they still need attention in the summer. Just as it is dangerous for pets to be left in a hot car, closed, sunny rooms can cause problems for pets, especially birds. You can use air conditioning and fans to make it cooler, as long as birds are not facing the air flow directly. Another option is to move them to the basement, but you will need a light timer to make sure they maintain their natural light schedule. Birds lose less heat when the temperature is warmer and humid air slows the process down too. In order to avoid heat stress, lower the temperature via air conditioning or gently spraying the bird with water. Also, move the cage elsewhere. If your birds opens its mouth and

Just as it is dangerous for pets to be left in a hot car, closed, sunny rooms can cause problems for pets, especially birds. Use air conditioning and fans to make it cooler

pumps its throat or sits on the bottom of the cage, it may be a sign that it is already suffering heat stress. It is essential that you take immediate action, following the steps above. If in doubt, seek advice from a vet. Remember to change water (for drinking and bathing) and food frequently in hot weather, making sure water is cool.

I AM often surprised at the number of owners who have barking and destructive dogs. How do they manage to put up with all that noise for so long? Perhaps after a while, we manage to turn a deaf ear to the racket the dog is making. In many instances, nothing is done about the dog barking until a neighbour complains. Most neighbours will tolerate a great deal before actually confronting you about the problem, so you can usually be sure that if your neighbour is saying that the dog is barking a lot then the dog really is barking excessively. Do you live next door to a barking dog? Or are you that neighbour from hell with the dog that barks all day and night? Many barking and destructive dogs are given the label Separation Anxiety. Once a vet hears of this type of behaviour he might prescribe the latest drug Clomicalm, manufactured by Norvartis. However, this drug

NUISANCE: Owners who let their dogs bark incessantly face fines. should only be used in combination with behavioural therapy techniques. If you have a neighbour who will not listen to your appeals, then contact the Guardia Civil and ask for SEPRONA. You can telephone 900 101 062 or email them seprona@guardiacivil.org. They will definitely take action, which could result in big fines for the guilty owners.

No chance of a paddle in summer WHILE it is advisable to check with your local authority beforehand, in most areas it is against the law in Spain to allow your dog on the beach from June until the end of September, not even dogfriendly beaches.

Spain’s top 10 dog beaches SPAIN has around 50 dog-friendly beaches, although the Andalucian Government has imposed a summer ban on those on the Costa del Sol. It started on June 1 and runs to September 30. However, there are some wonderful sandy spots to exercise your dog elsewhere in Spain: 1. Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, Andalucia. 2. Play de Riumar, Tarragona, Catalonia. 3. Play de L’Ahuir, Gandia, Valencia. 4. Cala Prudent, Palma, Mallorca. 5. Cala de Punta del Riu Sec, El Campello, Alicante. 6. Play de Berria, Santoña, Cantabria. 7. Playa de la Platera, Girona, Catalonia. 8. Playa de los Cuervitos, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. 9. Playa Con Negro, O Grove, Galicia. 10. Playa de Llenaire, Port de Pollenca, Mallorca.

BEACH FUN: Wonderful sandy spots to exercise your dog.

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A carnival of fond memories

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Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

EACH year as Mother Nature turns up the heat and we perspire into July, I am reminded of past English summer days and in particular the annual flower show and carnival in our Suffolk village. We shake our heads and make jokes about the unreliable British weather, but for the most part my memories of this much anticipated local event are of sultry Saturdays, or at the very least pleasantly warm days, with only the occasional hint of rain. Rarely, it seems, was the day ruined by a downpour or the need to wrap up warm against unseasonal elements. Or perhaps it is just the brain selecting good memories from the not so good, and shunting less successful occasions to the back alleys of the mind, because my boyhood memories of summer school holidays spent in glorious Devon, or exploring the countryside on our bikes and fishing the local River Kennet, are also of long hot days and balmy nights. In any event whatever the weather, the Carnival Day beer marquee always

ABUSE: All too common.

A violent epidemic CARNIVAL DAY: Huge amounts of freshly baked fancies were washed down with gallons of tea. pulled in more than its fair share of custom, as did the Women’s Institute hall where huge amounts of freshly baked cakes and fancies, and mouth watering savoury delights were washed down with gallons of tea. The ladies of our WI were nothing like those who are often caricatured in print - all sun hats and varicose veins, and knitting willy warmers to the strains of Jerusalem played on an

out of tune piano - but covered a wide age range and were a giggling, well drilled team ablaze in their summer frocks and flowery blouses; a gaggle of brightly coloured females with impressive buns . . . and pies. In maligning the unreliable summer weather of the Mother Country, we tend to forget that the beautiful English countryside would not be what it is if the UK experienced

Spanish type summers and dry, warm winters. The oft quoted comment that England would be the perfect country if we were able to access the Mediterranean climate is therefore paradoxical nonsense. With the choice of a sweltering arid landscape, or the lush green countryside that so epitomises our country - I know which I prefer.

It’s certainly a dog’s life SOME dog owners hold conversations with their dogs as though they were humans Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

WE sophisticated Westerners, depending on how well or badly we were dragged up, scoff or curl the lip at Hindu reverence towards cattle. Our Indian friends are hardly alone; animal worship throughout the world is quite common. Some of us are made of sterner stuff. Yours truly is just one generation removed from a farming family. With the help and sturdy companionship of dogs, we lived as farmers for 1,000 years. Farm dogs were extremely intelligent, disciplined, loyal and useful. Most of us will have watched the BBC series,

One Man and His Dog. I relate to it well. I spent happy years as a schoolboy in Corwen and Bala in N o r t h Wales. I don’t recall dogs as pets; partners in farm management c e r t a i n l y, but not pets. Here in Spain, however, the canine species has morphed into a foot-dragging, illdisciplined couchsurfing grubby bag of fur. If you will excuse the

I don’t recall dogs as pets, more like partners in farm management.

expression, we tend to ape Ancient Egyptians who venerated the cat species. They decorated their walls with images and statuettes of cats. We prefer portraits of Rex and Fido, which I think is acting the goat. Now, animal worship is all well and good if that is your thing. Live and let live is my motto. What I cannot understand is some dog owners hold conversations with their dogs as ANCIENT EGYPT: Decorated their walls with cats.

DOMESTIC violence, has sadly become a commonplace occurrence with a total of seven people murdered in violent incidents in just one weekend recently. Those deaths came on the heels of another incident the same week in which a whole family, a six-year-old boy, his 14-year-old sister, the father, 37 and his mother, 64 were found dead. We have become accustomed to reading such news across Spain, and although there are educational campaigns to prevent abuse as well as prevention units with staff on hand ready to respond to incidents, the violence continues. In fact, an epidemic of violence seems to be occurring which we cannot ignore. The truth is, members of ordinary families are being wiped out because of domestic abuse and it raises questions as to why this is such a disturbing feature in our society. While many would like to dismiss such incidents as simply crimes of passion, serious research into the causes of such trends is woefully inadequate. Whether they are committed by jealous, possessive partners who cannot control their rage, or individuals with mental issues, society needs to investigate what on earth is happening and why.

though they were human companions. Ever thought of adopting or fostering a human rather than a canine child, ma’am? The Royal Society for the Prevention of cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) was founded in in 1824; the National Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSCPP) was founded in 1894. Notice kids don’t get the Royal stamp of approval. In Denmark you can’t buy a pit bull terrier but you can visit the dog brothel. In Germany bestiality brothels are legal. Keep your eyes on your dogs, folk. They are on the lookout for good looking canines. Now we One of my mother ’s oft want to used expressions was, hear your news. ‘there’s nowt so queer as folk.’ YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE Well said, mother. - YOUR OPINION RIP mum and a sense of www.euroweeklynews.com proportion.

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Get insurance for your electric bike 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.

ELECTRIC BIKES: Insurance will offer you peace of mind. MANY people ask about insurance for electrical bikes. The team at N332.es say insurance is not compulsory and is optional, but it is recommended for a number of reasons: Many people assume that their bike is covered on their home contents insurance policy. Some home insurers do cover it as standard but the bike will often only be insured if it’s inside the property or secured in an outbuilding; if it is stolen from your garden the insurer will not pay out. You would also be unable to claim on your standards contents policy if the theft took place outside a shop for example. As a result, a number of firms are now offering specialist bicycle insurance to cater for the growing number of cycle enthusiasts

and most will cover against theft whether from your home or elsewhere. Bicycle insurance does not only cover theft, but should also pay out for accidental damage or vandalism and look for a policy to cover third party liability cover in case you injure another person or damage their car or bike. With more cyclists on Spain’s roads these days, accidents are more common so insurance offers you peace of mind. Cycle breakdown cover is also available which works in much the same way as car breakdown cover and is a popular add on. So whether you are a cycle enthusiast or looking at buying an electric bike for ease of getting around, look at finding the right insurance policy to cover you and your bike.

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Do Brits lose their rights in Spain? When I was about to retire, my NHS Doctor told me that, if I wanted to live long enough to collect my pension, I should leave the UK for a warmer climate. I wrote to the Spanish Embassy in London to ask if my family would lose any rights. If you need to live in a better climate, you are ahead right there. Secondly, Spain does not ‘target’ Brits. The horrible situation of property demolitions is the worst effect of the property boom-andbust combined with a blind bureaucracy, but it hit unwary Spanish buyers as well as foreigners, and is at last being cor-

They replied that we would not. However, seeing that the Spanish Government ‘target’ Brits for illegal demands for new taxes and property demolitions, this seems untrue.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

The law is directed at Spaniards themselves with hidden assets abroad.

T.D. (Costa del Sol) rected with new laws. By ‘tax demands,’ you probably refer to Form 720, on which Spanish tax residents declare assets abroad worth over €50,000. This law is directed at Spaniards themselves with hidden assets abroad. So you are taxed at Spanish rates, similar to UK rates, and you get your healthcare from the Spanish system.

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

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Central stock for diptheria treatment SPAIN is to propose to the health ministers of the EU that a centralised stock of reserves of the diphtheria antitoxin is created which can be accessed quickly by any European country should a case of diphtheria occur as in Olot (Girona). Secretary General of Health, Ruben Moreno, said he will make the proposal to health officials in the EU Council of Ministers meeting of Health of the EU being held in Luxembourg. Moreno will present to health officials the need for a reserve stock of diphtheria antitoxin so that, before a possible case of diphtheria can be accessed, the antitoxin is available immediately to

enable early treatment of a disease which is potentially fatal. The Health Secretary recalled that between 0.2 and 0.4 per cent of Spaniards are carriers of the diphtheria bacteria and this may spread to people who are not vaccinated, so that while “it is rare that cases occur, they may occur.” When a case occurred in Girona, the Ministry of Health had to search for the antitoxin treatment before finally getting it from Russia. As a result, Spain wants the EU to raise a number of issues aimed at protecting European citizens and have the treatments readily available.

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REMEMBER that we are human, not bionic Erica Russell Watson:

My next oncology appointment is in November so now is all about resting and repairing my heart, soul,

My journey – and I’m driving BOTH 2014 and 2015 have been seismic years for me and my family. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of last year and have undergone operations, chemo and radiotherapy and my children’s father died in February 2015. I hope it is now time for the sadness to come to an end. We have battled on together supported by many wonderful friends and family. The children were recently reunited with their long lost brother and sister which was such a joyous moment. They need all the love and support they can get. I am now going to take a break from my blog as I will have very little to report over the coming months.

I have to make shortterm goals and try not to become overwhelmed as this could be a slippery path to depression

body and mind. The last year’s events have left me somewhat depleted in so many ways. I have found despite my positive attitude that the accumulation of various factors has affected my ability to

cope with difficult situations. I have to make short-term goals and try not to be become overwhelmed as this could be a slippery path to depression, which long-term is not going to help me or my children. I think you have to allow yourself space for reflection and even tears but never dwell too much. We are not bionic, just human. The human being is capable of far more than we know but we have our frailties, too. Give yourself a pat on the back when you deserve it and don’t be hard on yourself if you aren’t up to much. Rather like the tides, your mood will wash in and out. Whatever your issues in life, you will have to confront each one. Admit or find out what is wrong, seek help or a way to make it better and just keep the momentum up. Never give in. You owe it to yourself to fight for your health and happiness. I wish all at Euro Weekly News and readers a happy summer.

England is not a nation of regular walkers

WALKING: Urban dwellers do so only if they have to.

IT has been revealed that one in seven adults go a whole month without walking for at least 10 minutes continually. This figure rises to around one in four in some areas of the UK, according to figures from the Department of Transport in association with Sport England, which studied the habits of people in England. For the over 65 age group, a quarter of men and nearly one in three women fail to

stretch their legs every four weeks. The study found urban dwellers are more likely to walk because they have to, while people in rural parts are more likely to walk for pleasure. Whilst there may not be too many walkers, some 54 per cent said they had carried out some form of moderate physical activity over the last month, compared to 46 per cent who did not. But among regular walkers, that rises to nearly six out of 10.

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Helping to keep you motivated IN this new column EWN personal trainer FitFoxy is going to give tips on how to stay in top condition… lifestyle that you were intending along with your dream life in the sun is in danger of becoming more of an expensive Looking Good, Staying Trim Health Insurance Plan. I find training small, semiprivate groups works extremely well. My clients tend to work Hi, I’m FitFoxy, harder in a group and, dare I I’m a Personal Fitsay, even enjoy the sessions. ness Trainer now livThe mixed hourly classes I ing on the Costa del give them are designed to be Sol. both effective and challenging. I trained private Clients can sometimes have clients and group job-related physical imbalances classes in Brighton, UK, or old injuries that have confor nine years, and pretributed to their vious to that, I lack of acworked in a Lontivity for don Health Club for My Philosophy fear of more six years. I’ve pret• Exercise - for one damage. ty much been there, hour, three or four What they done that and got the times per week, keep do learn, workout vest. it challenging and however, is I’m no spring varied. that the chicken; I have enbody is intered that dreaded • Monday to Friday Sensible eating, incredibly latter side of the clude fresh meats, clever at reover-40s’ club where fish and plenty of pairing itself everything around vegetables. in many casthe mid section es. Watching weakens and rapidly • Keep alcohol for and correctexpands. I’m not your weekend treat. ing imbalone to sugar the pill, ances or bad exerso if you are not tackling cise form, along with helping what is fondly referred to as them to keep their motivation ‘middle-age spread’ with a balwith their diet on track, is what anced exercise routine and a I do best. sensible diet plan, the healthy

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Eat well this summer for added sun protection FOR sunburn, hydrate the skin with cold water By Gemma Quinn FOOD is a good way to prepare the skin for the sun, and to prevent premature ageing, but which foods are best? Tomato, watermelon and carrots are all reported to boost our skin’s natural protective ingredients. Nuts also help increase the benefits of sunscreen by up to 25 per cent while fresh fruit such as cherries, apricots, peaches and melons stimulate melanin, which increases and prolongs

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a healthy tan. Green tea as well as green leafy vegetables and fish are rich in Omega 3, which will help heal and protect from sunburn and help maintain the lipid layer of the skin. In the case of sunburn, nuts help increase hydrate the the benefits of sunscreen by skin with this amount cold water and chamomile tea and use aloe vera. For serious cases of sunburn, medical advice should be sought.

Sumptuous scrubs pamper skin SEARCHING through any kitchen along the Costa del Sol will likely yield all the ingredients necessary for a decadent home spa experience, without breaking the bank! Many commercial beauty products – loaded with toxic ingredients and chemical fragrances known to irritate skin or cause allergies – can be exorbitantly expensive. In contrast, most natural remedies call for common, inexpensive and easily accessible ingredients, leaving skin at its healthiest: soft, smooth and deliciously fragrant. For exceptionally smooth skin, start with a homemade

exfoliating scrub. Scour the pantry for gritty substances – think brown sugar or sea salt – and then mix with a rich oil, such as coconut, olive or avocado. A simple scrub made of brown sugar and coconut oil will leave skin fragrant and sweet, just begging to be nibbled upon! For those concerned with acne or uneven skin tone, consider adding a citric element, like lemon or grapefruit, for a natural astringent, tightening pores and brightening skin tone. Adding honey provides many benefits, such as age-defying antioxidants and antibacterial properties which prevent breakouts and pro-

mote acne-free skin. It’s also a natural moisturiser, resulting in a dewy, fresh complexion. For java lovers, brewed coffee grounds make a simple aromatic scrub. The scent is stimulating and the coffee grounds, in addition to leav-

ing skin silky smooth, also act as a mild, gradual selftanner. Beauty experts swear that the scrub – high in caffeine and antioxidants – helps combat cellulite, and suggest using unbrewed grounds to maximise the effect.

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Building a city on top of a city, a way of tackling overcrowding flickr by Maciek Lulko

ONCE ready, units can be shipped in and placed on top of a building in as little as one day By Eleanor Hawkins WITH population growth causing problems for big cities all over the world, a company has come up with a new way to tackle the overcrowding and extend Barcelona in a different way: upwards. Madrid-based developer La Casa por el Tejado (LCT) House on the Roof - has come up with a plan which is proving popular in Barcelona’s bustling Eixample district, which basically buys up available air space above existing buildings and drops pre-fabricated penthouse flats on top. LCT realised that in the past, cities tended to extend by

UPWARDS NOT OUTWARDS: The Barcelona district of Eixample has caught on to the idea of using air space.

sprawling outwards rather than upwards, meaning in many cases buildings are perfectly capable (and permitted) to add another floor or two, which will allow more homes to be built without the need to use up undeveloped land and create infrastructures to support them. The first step is to buy the air space, then buildings are primed by installing lifts, redoing facades and other work needed to adapt them to the new addition while also improving surroundings for existing residents. Meanwhile, the flats themselves are built at an off-site factory with plumbing, electrical installations and flooring built into the units.

Enjoy a safe home and business this summer TODAY we have many options available to us to protect our homes and businesses John Graham The property expert

IT’S hard to believe but the first electro-magnetic alarm system in the world was already patented on June 21, 1853. Up until then, home-owners had mainly relied on the chatter of their geese or guarddogs to catch intruders on their property. Today, we have many high-tech and lowtech options available to us to protect our homes and businesses, so this week I want to talk about having a safe home and business this summer, using both technology and common sense. Unfortunately, home robberies are on the increase and protecting your home and family is one of the most important things you can do. Effective security requires a multi-level approach, good home security starts with strategy. Avoid the telltale signs that you are away. Leave some lights on. Place your second car in the driveway. Be careful about telling your holiday plans to acquaintances and strangers.

ALARM SYSTEM: Important for protecting your home and family. Don’t announce your travel schedule on your answering machine and never talk about your travel dates on social network sites. An alarm system is important for protecting your home and family, but nothing provides comfort and security like 24-hour monitoring. Alarms offer worry-free, around-the-clock monitoring for residential security as well as early warning against fires. Insurance companies recognise it and most

offer discounts on your home and business insurance. It’s commonplace to find video surveillance in commercial and industrial environments and now more and more home-owners are using video cameras and recording systems to protect their homes and families. Today’s video surveillance technology incorporates features that are ideal for securing private property. IP cameras allow you to

monitor your home from a remote location. Motion detection cameras can be programmed to begin recording when they sense movement or even send you an email or SMS message so you can login remotely and assess the situation. Video cameras placed at entranceways ensure personal safety by allowing you to see the person at your door before allowing them entry. Commercial business alarms specialise in alarm systems for your retail, manufacturing or office environments with state-of-the-art motion detectors, glass breakage detectors, access control systems and wireless devices. Surveillance systems help you monitor both outdoor traffic and activities that occur under your roof. Whether you need to watch your parking area, retail space, entrance or warehouse, there are a complete range of cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and CCTV systems to protect your business, 24/7. Modern fire alarms protection and monitoring systems will safeguard your property, and most importantly, your customers and staff. John Graham FGIS / 020 32 900 983 / +34 657 337 477 / gk.ipad@me.com

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Summer garden, al fresco dining, together with a game or two USEFUL to have a collection of games that can be played by all age groups Dick Handscombe

Games are useful when family or friends are visiting and can be both fun and educational.

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

A. USEFUL SUMMER GAMES With long hot days ahead it is useful to have a collection of games that can be played in the garden by people of all ages, especially if one has areas of shade under trees, on the north side of the house or under covered terraces. They are especially useful when family or friends are visiting and can be fun and in some cases educational. In fact with friends coming for lunch on Sunday before going later to a flamenco evening, I need to dig out a selection of games from the garage to play as a friendly competition in the two spare hours between lunch and leaving for the flamenco. ACTIVE GAMES The following are all possible without one requiring major spaces and the investment in special spaces; darts, hoopla, giant draughts or chess, skittles, bar-skittles, mini billiards, charades, the northern Spain game of frog, bar football, treasure hunts, horse shoe throwing, quoits, competitions for the funniest or best flower photos taken on mobile phones, shove half penny and the Dutch and Belgium game of sjoelbak. There are several websites with photos to enable you to soon knock up a board for an exciting game, horse racing, balls in a bucket or table tennis. Pétanque/boule with metal or plastic balls can be played on any grass, sand or stone chipping surface although a more professional court can improve the play. If you have the space and in some cases finance the fol-

GIANT DRAUGHTS: Just one of the many games that can be played outside. lowing are also possible; a professional game of pétanque, tennis, badminton, basketball, cricket, golf driving or putting, a mini golf course with interesting handicaps, water polo for a boisterous group, mini football and touch rugby. QUIETER GAMES The following allow pairs or small groups to pass the time away competitively; rummikub, draughts, chess, various card games including the Spanish game of truc, rollick, dice, scrabble in English or Spanish, dominoes, board games such as snakes and ladders, Monopoly or the intriguing Chinese game of Mahjong, backgammon, poker, cribbage, whist and drawing competitions. That is a quick brain dump and many readers will be able to add others. B. ALFRESCO COOKING Luckily these days, as described below, there are several ways beyond barbecues to cook interesting breakfasts,

lunches and dinners in the garden. • Many expats have or are mastering the ancient art of cooking good paellas and using the pan for cooking other rice dishes and fideuas, and also as a griddle for meats

and fish. Interestingly some Spaniards have never been totally successful in making a paella and often more copies of my book ‘Authentic Valencian Paellas’ in Spanish are sold than the English version.

• Although the Spanish government is planning to tax anyone producing electricity from solar panels this will obviously not apply to the use of parabolic solar cookers, unless they tax sunbathing as well.

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New Opel Adam Rocks S is both rugged and racy CREDIT: COPYRIGHT GM MOTORS

AT €19,990 this vehicle will appeal to sporty and adventurous types By Steve Walsh IT may be pocket size but the new Opel Adam Rocks S is more rugged than dainty. Despite measuring a slim 3.75 metres long, its racing power is not to be sniffed at, with a powerful 1.4-litre turbo engine with 110kW/150 hp. Adventurous and smart with its IntelliLink infotainment technology with personal connectivity and service assistant Opel OnStar, it also features an extensive choice of trim typical of the ADAM series. On release at an attractive 19,990 euros, it will appeal to sporty, adventurous types as it combines the ADAM’s rugged features, optional Swing top roof as well as the under-ride protection and off-road features, with the Adam Rock S roof spoiler, performance steering and impressive horsepower in one package.

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Speed trap sites revealed by DGT THE location of 1,200 mobile speed gun locations on Spain’s roads were revealed by DGT last Thursday, July 2. Maria Segui, head of DGT operations, points out these sites will be on problem spots where speed limits are not being adhered to. Spanish authorities published 350 locations in early May before the weekend holiday and this new information comes out just before summer traffic hits. operation, which predicts that 81.4 million journeys will take place.

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Slaughter on the sand in Tunisia: Thatcher would have gone ballistic! Nora Johnson

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WITNESSES in Tunisia said the lone ISIS killer, Seifeddine Rezgui, laughed as he mowed down holidaymakers fleeing across the sand, leaving blood-soaked bodies next to upturned loungers. “He was choosing who to shoot. Some people, he was saying to them ‘you go away.’ He was choosing tourists, British...” According to Jonathan Hill, professor of defence studies at London University, the recent attacks resulting in the deaths of 30 British tourists have damaged Tunisia’s image as a stable, democratic nation, their aim being to undermine fatally tourism and the structures which have made the country probably the only one of the Arab Spring with a fledgling democracy following its Jasmine Revolution in 2011: “The terrorists are attacking Tunisia’s reputation. Not just as a safe and welcoming destination for western holidaymakers, but as the one real suc-

MARGARET THATCHER: Would have approved proactive action. cess story to emerge out of the Arab Spring.” Europe’s security services are fighting a defensive war against Islamic terrorism, trying to thwart terrorist plots and arrest potential terrorists in cells within mosques, schools and so on. A solution, as in the case of the IRA, normally requires a negotiated agreement but that, clearly,

will be out of the question with ISIS. Furthermore, the increasing number of migrants fleeing across the Mediterranean and uncertainty as to whether any of them constitute a potential threat to European citizens. Time is slipping by, and events, including the ongoing turbulence in the Middle East, indicate that the

danger for Europe is intensifying, given the increase in radicalised lone killers like Rezgui. Ultimately, this defensive policy must surely change before opposition to western values both within and surrounding Europe becomes so entrenched that recovery may be impossible. Not so long ago, such ideas would have been scarcely credible, but much has gone wrong. Given the way digital technology has transformed dissemination of information and culture, it isn’t surprising terrorists acquire training and ideology in a very short time and, like Rezgui, without the need to leave the country. The consensus the attacks in Tunisia - together with the ones in Kuwait and France - were coordinated suggests Europe is facing a far more complex threat. One that requires considerably more proactive, SAS-style, longer-term counterterrorism remedies and tactics - that Thatcher would have approved of - than those employed hitherto. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.

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

RAJOY is so confident - or unperceptive - he told an interviewer he has no enemies inside Partido Popular. This could be touching faith in himself or those he trusts but for someone in his position it betrays a dangerous lack of imagination.

A blind spot ONLY professional fixers disdain the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” school of thought. Spain’s president Mariano Rajoy, who conspicuously avoids as much fixing as possible, has a blind spot regarding repairs. If indiscreet insiders are to be believed, his first reaction after the May 24 election results was mild satisfaction that the Partido Popular was still the most-voted party. After it was pointed out to him voters appeared to want change, the

Whiter than white president JUAN MANUEL VEGA, director general of Spain’s antimoney laundering agency Sepblac was named vice-president of the Financial Action Task Force at a Brisbane meeting. He takes over the presidency of the global laundering-prevention forum in July 2015.

president said there’d be adjustments. Giving more prominence to Health minister Alfonso Alonso and substituting unloved Education minister Jose Ignacio Wert with Iñigo Mendez de Vigo were Rajoy-style tweakings. At best these could be described as minimalist: minimal change, minimal upheaval and for Rajoy himself, minimal loss of power.

Get a life POLITICIANS and the legal profession didn’t like it when ‘life

Who better? Vega has had plenty of practice on his home ground, where corruption and money-laundering were until recently treated as an art form.

means life’ sentences were added to Spain’s new penal code. All political groups currently in Opposition announced they would revoke the law should they ever be in power. This attitude is unlikely to lose them votes but neither will it gain them. The general public are largely unbothered about that particular piece of legislation and significantly less upset than the huge fines that could be slapped on unauthorised demonstrations. Free speech matters more than occasional isolated life-long incarceration for sadists or terrorists.

MARIANO RAJOY: Avoids as much fixing as possible.

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Why is Golf Society thriving in Spain? LONG gone are the days when you had to be interviewed to be a member of a golf club and then wait for elderly members to ‘move on’

SOCIALISING: Golf is the most sociable of all sports. SUMMER SWANSONG: Golf International Nerja Society (GINS).

Sad news for GINS MEMBERS say farewell to a popular player By Staff Reporter THERE was sad news at GINS with they heard that their Baviera Rep and Committee Member Dave Viles had died suddenly in his sleep. A popular member of GINS, he was waiting to take up his appointment on the committee and fulfil his role as a course rep, and will be missed by all the GINS and EGGS members. In the last Los Moriscos game until September, the Golf International Nerja Society competed on Friday June 26 in the Individual Stableford Summer Swansong. In the Ladies’ Division, Karen Nuttall took first with 38 points, Marlene Taylor

was second with 33 points, Elaine Griffiths came third with 31 and Pat Lowe was fourth with 30 points. The Men’s Division saw Morris Lightfoot take first with 42 points, Pepe Gil second with 40 points, Terry Everett third with 37, Mark Langley fourth with 36, Roger Davey fifth with 36, Ray Craig sixth with 35, Peter Oram seventh with 35, John Vertanness eighth with 34, and John Conlan ninth with 33 points. Karen Nuttall won the Ladies Front Nine with 21 points and Elaine Griffiths the Back Nine with 14. For the Men’s Division, Terry Everett took the Front Nine with 21 points and Pepe Gil the Back Nine with 22.

At Añoreta they played a Pairs Better Ball with the team of Peter Garner and Lilo Bliem (40) taking top spot. In second were Frank Ferdinales and Carlos Villen (37) and John Millward and May Liz Santon (34) were third. Over at Baviera, overall winner of the Individual Stableford competition was Mark Langley (40). For the ladies 36 points were more than enough for Ali Durston to win, with second placed Steph Elsey scoring 32. In the men’s competition Pepe Gil also won with 36 points - a popular score - with John Conlan (36) in second, Jon Rose (36) third and George Reid (35) fourth. Jim Burns joined the Eagle on the 18th hole.

Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont By Tony Myles MANY years ago I was first introduced to this great sport by a colleague who really only wanted to off-load his old blade style clubs “They are ideal for a beginner!” he lied. At that time the only way that you could actually participate in the sport, if you were a newcomer to the game, was to add your name to a long waiting list at a local golf club and hope that a few elderly members ‘moved on’. Alternatively you could join a Golf Society, whereby you could probably count on one game per month depending on how active your society secretary was. These days most golf

clubs are desperate for members, so the prospect of being interviewed and then ‘played-in’ has disappeared. But the opposite is true for the Golf Society as I can confirm it is alive and kicking vibrantly in Spain. Why? Is it cost? The world is emerging from a deep recession and during this period Campbell Lamont argued with countless golf clubs about their pricing policy and, despite initial resistance, his arguments won them round, until today there are no golf courses in North or South Costa Blanca that do not offer him significant discounts on their green fees. So for many societies who use CL Golf, it is now a more reasonable and affordable proposition to play a variety of courses. Convenience? Playing with a Society is always optional and the Society member can pick and choose each event with no financial impediment. By contrast once

the club’s annual subscription is paid then most club members will endeavour to play as frequently as possible. Socialising? Golf is the most sociable of all sports as you are always endeavouring to beat the course. For many society members the social aspects of their sport are as important as the sport itself. Variety? This is probably the major difference between the club golfer and the society member. The option of playing various courses offers a real benefit to those who enjoy some variety in their game . Or, are there other more diverse reasons? What is your opinion? I am always delighted to hear your views. However, there are hundreds of Golf Societies across Spain and I would like to hear from you on any subject whatsoever. Please email me at info@clgolf.es. Many thanks.

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FORMULA 1 - Last Sunday, a record Silverstone crowd of 140,000 saw Lewis Hamilton win the 65th British Grand Prix, 10 seconds ahead of his

Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with Sebastian Vettel third. This was Hamilton’s third F1 victory on home soil, following in the footsteps of Jim Clark and Alain Prost (5 wins each), Nigel Mansell (4), Jack Brabham (3), Niki Lauda (3) and Michael Schumacher (3). It was all down to a superb driving performance in wet and dry conditions and his own decision to change tyres with laps fast running out. Hamilton now

leads the championship by 17 points. The next race is in Budapest, Hungary, on July 26. TENNIS - Wimbledon fortnight concludes this weekend... and at the time of writing, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer were heading for the men’s semi-finals, while Serena Williams (who almost succumbed to Britain’s Heather Watson) and Maria Sharapova were in sight of the women’s last four. However, Rafael Nadal was eliminated for the fourth year running by a player ranked 100+ in the world beaten this time by Rastafarian Dustin Brown, while GB’s James Ward reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the very first time. FOOTBALL - Penalties decided last Saturday’s two major

football matches. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez’s last spot-kick in the shoot-out won the Copa America for hosts Chile v Argentina. Fara Williams scored from 12 yards in extra-time to give England’s women a 1-0 victory over Germany in the 3rd/4th play-off World Cup game in Canada.

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