Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 2 - 8 September 2021 Issue 1887

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The people’s paper Issue No. 1887 2 - 8 September 2021

BENALMADENA Council has announced that in order to assist the continued good works undertaken by a number of local charities and NGOs, it will make €74,000 available to be shared between them. Beneficiaries include Cudeca and organisations associated with disability assistance, mental health, cancer and dementia.

REDUCED RESTRICTIONS Credit: Junta de Andalucia

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Funding offer THE Malaga Provincial Council is to make €2,841,568 available to encourage employers to hire recently qualified young university graduates and to assist in vocational training where needed.

In addition, some of the funding will be used to support the selfemployed and professionals in municipalities with less than 50,000 inhabitants.

Guadiaro River FOR the third time this summer, the San Roque Council has had to arrange for a digger to remove sand accumulated at the mouth of the Guadiaro River in order to avoid a potential serious environmental and health problem. So much sand had accumulated that it took two days to remove it.

Turn to page 4 » AT LAST: President Moreno announced the good news.

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Piggy behaviour SOME years ago, there was a trend for people buying cute miniature Vietnamese pigs, but the reality was that they were only miniature because they were piglets and soon started to grow.

Some of those affected decided that it was easier to simply turn them loose and now it appears that many have bred with each other and possibly with wild boar.

This then explains the relatively large number of wild pigs/boars who have appeared in Nueva Andalu‐ cia and are spending their evenings looking for care‐ lessly dumped rubbish bags to supply them with their dinner.

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Businessman leaves €4,000 tip RAUL CASTAÑEDA, a Barcelona businessman, left a tip of more than €4,000 for the waiters of a restaurant in Marbella, a gesture he said he wanted to make after the criticism they suffered from a client - Enrique - a few weeks ago on social media.

After Castañeda became aware of the post, the Barcelona businessman called the restaurant and reserved the exact same table that Enrique had sat at for dinner on August 22, with six of his friends, and when it was time to pay,he asked the waiter to add on as a tip, the exact same amount of the invoice of the customer who had complained before, which meant that he ended up paying €4,098 extra, and his total came to €8,179.

Mr Castañeda explained that he expressly travelled from Barcelona so he could personally give this tip to the waiters in the restaurant, as he calculated that, “taking into account that the establishment has about 15 waiters, each one took home that night extra, just from that table, about €270,” and on his Instagram profile, referring to the customer who had complained, “The same amount that you presumed to pay for a meal, left as a tip to the same waiters you were pissed off with, who, by the way, gave a very great service.”

Cathedral needs repairs THE Vox deputy for Malaga, Ana Gil, has criticised “the total aban‐ donment” of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation of Malaga and has urged the An‐ dalucian Government to act “ur‐ gently”.

“This monument has been in a situation of neglect for centuries.

And it has become part of the red list of buildings in very poor condi‐ tion in Malaga and is currently waiting for both the Bishopric and the Junta de Andalucia to solve the serious problem of leaks that it has, since it has not passed the second mandatory technical in‐

MALAGA CATHEDRAL: Restoration work is necesssary. spection,” she said. “It is manda‐ tory to comply with the regula‐ tions of the Malaga City Council, which oblige property

owners to request a building per‐ mit for repairs. In this case, the bishopric is the owner who has to previously agree with the

Junta de Andalucia to be able to undertake any action. However, since there is no approved Master Plan, it makes conservation and restoration work on the Cathedral even more difficult. “Those who are fully aware of the needs of this monument be listened to, since, as the Friends of the Cathedral as‐ sociation has explained to us, the roof needs urgent repair.

This association has exhaustive documentation of the roof prob‐ lem, where they recommend that worship be suspended inside the cathedral on rainy days,” she added.

Mijas pays tribute

MIJAS Council has paid tribute to a doctor who visits the area as a tourist each summer and has assisted lifeguards and other officials in several medical emergencies.

The doctor has spent much of his holiday and leisure time during his life in La Cala de Mijas and has contributed very actively to save the lives of tourists and locals. The councillor of Beaches, Jose Carlos Martín, attended the tribute that the town’s Rescue and First Aid team paid to Doctor Jose Espejo who has been visiting since 1981.

The councillor said that the man had been involved in keeping the coast safe. He said: “Lifeguards or employers would notify him and he would immediately help and put his medical knowledge at the service of others.”

The doctor has treated several people who needed medical assistance since staying in Mijas and, despite being in a wheelchair, he once entered the water in an amphibious wheelchair to reach a swimmer in the sea in Mijas. He has now been given an award by Mijas’s Rescue and First Aid team for the aid he has given on the Costa del Sol.

DOCTOR: Has been given an award.

ARCH is open again THE Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses and Donkeys (ARCH) will reopen to the public after the summer break on Sunday September 5, from 9am until 2pm. Open Sundays, when visitors can pet and groom some of the rescues will now continue throughout the year. ARCH mascot Bonnie, and donkeys Rosie and Spotti are looking forward to more attention from children! To see other rescues currently at the Centre go to Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or the website www.horserescuespain.org.

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Butterfly golf GOLFERS have been very supportive to DEBRA the Butterfly Children Charity over the years and there is to be another tourna‐ ment taking place on Sat‐ urday September 11.

It will be an individual Stableford teeing off at 8am at the Aloha Golf Club and the cost will be €85 per person (mem‐ bers reduced to €30) to include a picnic.

Those taking part stand the chance to win one of 16 prizes in two categories as well as indi‐ vidual prizes at each hole. Reservation is nec‐ essary and to ensure that you are included email info@debra.es or call 607 706 727.

For more information on the charity which has its HQ in Marbella visit their website.

Top tomato THE Maskom supermar‐ ket spent €1,550 in an auction for the prize win‐ ner from the latest crop of the Huevo de Toro tomato grown by Coin farmer Juan Francisco Torres, with the pro‐ ceeds going to local char‐ ity the Association of Families with Functional Diversity, Decolores.

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NIBS EXTRA Potted plants MINDLESS vandals have taken to breaking flower pots or uprooting plants in Marbella Old Town on a regular basis so that one member of the Marbella Council cleaning department is now making it his duty to replace the plants wherever possible.

Eco weekend WITH more than 20 stands, Torremolinos will host the Eco Weekend Festival organised by the Cre-Arte Multicultural Association which will run from September 10 to 12 at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre. Those taking part will be companies and associations involved with environmental matters.

Helping others BENALMADENA Council has announced that in order to assist the continued good works undertaken by a number of local charities and NGOs, it will make €74,000 available to be shared between them. Beneficiaries include Cudeca and organisations associated with disability assistance, mental health, cancer and dementia.

Rescue service TO make life just that little bit safer for visitors and residents, the Fuengirola Council is adding a water rescue service to the local fire brigade, is arranging training for those involved and has obtained a large amount of safety equipment for their use.

Checkmate THANKS to Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, chess has become a much more popular pastime and many new aficionados are expected to visit the fifth Villa de Mijas Chess Tournament, which will be held on Sunday, September 5, starting at 10am at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.

Parking space THE Estepona Council offered parking spaces in its new underground car park in Plaza del Ajedrez to residents of the town or people who operate registered businesses there.

Cost to own a single space, ranges from €14,610.48 to €17,857.22 and there have been 300 applications.

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Birthday bash for Donkey Dreamland GUESTS danced the night away and raised more than €800 as they celebrated the first birthday of the Donkey Dreamland sanc‐ tuary just five minutes inland from La Cala de Mijas.

Founder Amaya Isert, who has loved donkeys all her life, defied the Covid pandemic to realise her dream of establishing a safe and tranquil refuge a year ago.

As the guests arrived for the fundraiser, they were taken by Amaya and colleague Helena on a guided tour to meet the donkeys and to hear about the work that goes on to rehabilitate them so they can be found new homes and space is freed up for new ar‐ rivals.

A minute’s silence marked the

FIRST BIRTHDAY: Guests were given a guided tour to meet the donkeys. memory of Angel, one of twins born to Esperanza. Fewer than 2 per cent of donkey births are twins and of those few survive. It was a heartbreaking time for Amaya, but Angel’s brother Luz, now a mischievous four‐month‐ old with a mind of his own, pro‐ vides a lot of entertainment to visi‐

tors.

Guests enjoyed a vegetarian curry cooked by the Greenlings, organic farmers Laura and Nathan, and singer Charlton Greene kept the crowd enter‐ tained and on their feet until the early hours.

Trina Mahon of Vamp Events,

pulled the evening together with help from sanctuary volunteers.

Volunteers to help muck out, feed and give cuddles are badly needed and if anyone can help please contact Amaya on 635 540 497. To find out more about the sanctuary visit Donkey Dream‐ land.com and the Facebook page

Tax aid offer Autumn Bazaar

FUENGIROLA Council has announced it will offer tax aid to lo‐ cal businesses to improve the economy and said it will spend more than €200,000 on the tax cuts.

The opening rate tax will no longer be owed by businesses until the end of the year after the measure was approved and the proposal was put forward by the government team to en‐ courage the creation of new businesses and promote eco‐ nomic recovery.

Councillor for Commerce, Javier Garcia Lara, said the mea‐ sure, “will serve to promote economic activity and offer more facilities to those who are willing to undertake in the town.”

The news comes after Fuengirola has been attracting tourists to the area with the Marenostrum Festival to improve the economy on the Costa del Sol.

THE community interest in the Age Concern Zipline Chal‐ lenge continues to grow. Age Concern are particularly de‐ lighted to welcome an adrenalin addicted team from the EWN. If your company would like to participate please call Steve for more information on 686 289 904.

THE Diabetic Awareness Autumn Bazaar on will be held on Saturday September 25 from 11am on the terraces alongside Bar Tuta, Snack Attack and beyond in Jardines Botanico, La Cala.

Organised as usual by Anne Bowles on behalf of the La Cala de Mijas Lions, stands cost €10 which allows you to place a table and a sun umbrella (but no gazebos) in a two‐ metre long area, although there will also be some stalls inside Bar Tuta

Age Concern Challenge Sponsoring our brave/crazy flyers couldn’t be easier. Pop into the Age Concern Charity shop in Los Boliches six days a week from 10.30 until 2pm.

We open until 6.00pm on Wednesdays. Ibex Insurance, Fuengirola are also collecting

ESTEPONA Council has recognised the phi‐ lanthropic work of Maria Bravo by naming a square after her on Wednesday August 25 in what is her home town.

Plaza Maria Bravo, located between Calle Goya and Calle El Cid is near where the ac‐ tress lived as a child and she was delighted with the honour bestowed upon her.

She is the creator of the Global Gift Foun‐ dation, a not‐for‐profit organisation aimed at helping the development, well‐being, health and social inclusion of the most vul‐ nerable youngsters on the Costa del Sol. The Foundation has opened Casa Ánge‐ les, a day centre for children with special needs and also advocates gender equality,

sponsorship monies.

Visit any one of our drop‐in centres in Fuengirola, La Cala, Mijas Pueblo or Benalmade‐ na. Please call our Helpline on 652 537 615 for further de‐ tails You can also donate using

Maria Bravo education and professional development.

Speaking at the plaque ceremony in Plaza Maria Bravo, Estepona mayor, José María García Urbano said “The town that saw you grow up shows its satisfaction and gratitude for the effort you make to help the most vulnerable.”

Maria Bravo who was accompanied by family and actors Gary Dourdan and Amau‐ ry Nolasco responded “I am enormously proud to say that I am from Estepona; I feel very Spanish, very Andalucian, very Es‐ tepona and very Malaga,” concluded the ac‐ tress and philanthropist.

as well. In addition to the stalls, there will be music, fun and games throughout the day as well as snacks, drinks, full meals and a raffle for the charity. So here is a chance to put the summer to bed and look forward to what is yet to come.

Please pay either through PayPal using annediabetics@gmail. com, marked friends and family or in an envelope with your name and rele‐ vant details to the Lions Charity Shop in Calle Torrox in La Cala.

our web page. Enter Age Con‐ cern Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena and go to our DONATE page https://ageconcernfym.com/ donations/help‐where‐help‐ is‐needed/ Your sponsorship will make a real difference to the En‐ glish‐speaking communities we serve.

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Torremolinos leads in July IN July, 339,494 hotel nights were registered by Spanish tourists in Torre‐ molinos.

The mayor of Torremoli‐ nos, Jose Ortiz, has de‐ scribed as “excellent” that the town has increased the most in national tourism in July.

Some 339,494 hotel overnight stays by Spanish tourists were registered, 116,986 more than in the same month of 2019, in the summer prior to the Covid‐ 19 pandemic.

Ortiz said, “This data supports the project that we have for Torremolinos as a safe and quality desti‐ nation in which we contin‐ ue to work. Although we still have one last effort to overcome this pandemic, we can verify that tourism in Torremolinos is in very good health. We continue to be leaders and this en‐ courages us to continue working with all our strength and enthusiasm,” he said.

“These are numbers that translate into employ‐ ment and entrepreneur‐ ship. Figures show that Tor‐ remolinos continues to be an attractive city for invest‐ ment and economic activi‐ ty,” Ortiz added on Satur‐ day August 15.

A safe destination.

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€1,150 Raised for Cudeca

IT was a successful afternoon on Thursday August 26 for the Cudeca Founda‐ tion based in Benalmadena when the second Cudeca Goldies charity lunch in Fuengirola raised €1,150 for the charity.

Guests enjoyed a three‐course meal at the Vinea Restaurante, on the Paseo Martimo in Los Boliches before being appreciating Old Time Music Hall provid‐ ed by A Touch of Class.

Following their two performances was Patrick Meehan, a social anthropolo‐ gist and 20‐year resident of Fuengirola who presented his new book Fuengirola Revisited. There were also interesting stalls selling fashion and chocolate.

As a final touch, Carol Frost, from Age Concern assisted Caroline Dunk and Suzy Rowe, organisers of the event and two of the original members of the Cudeca Goldies group, to present the charity raffle for Cudeca .

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Some very welcome news for Taking music by storm Andalucia at long last THERE’S a warm welcome to September in Andalucia as thanks to the reduction in infections caused by the pandemic, there is to be a general relaxation of re‐

strictions.

This was announced by Juanma Moreno, the presi‐ dent of the Junta de An‐ dalucia, on Tuesday, August 31, following the meeting of

the ‘committee of experts’ and the new rules were put into place with effect from September 1.

Bars and restaurants will be now able to open until 2am, although they must stop serving at 1am and the number of diners is expand‐ ed to eight inside and 10 outside, giving them one hour extra more than be‐ fore.

Nightlife venues may be open until 3.30am, although they must stop serving at 3am and their capacity is in‐ creased to 250 people on level 1 and to 200 people on level 2 (which is the situa‐ tion with Malaga Province).

Ice cream parlours and theme parks may open until 2am, as long as the munici‐ palities allow it and the ap‐ proved capacity for celebra‐

tions, funerals, and confer‐ ences is also expanded, ac‐ cording to alert levels, In addition, the Board will also request the expansion of the capacity in football matches, which is currently established at 40 per cent.

The president observed that the fifth wave had blown up the de‐escalation plans of the Junta, which had expected to reach the ‘new normal’ at the end of June and that the new Delta variant had forced the Administration to tight‐ en the measures and delay the relaxation of the re‐ strictions.

However now, with the accumulated incidence and the hospital pressure in full remission, the regional gov‐ ernment could introduce this new scenario.

AS a musician, Wendy Halo does not only create music ‐ she breaks boundaries.

The defining characteris‐ tic of anything produced

by Wendy is that there is no one distinct genre that her music can be pinned down to.

Rather, she

marches to the beat of her own unique drum, and the beat consists of a vibrant mix of different genres from funk rock to soul and pop. The overarching theme of her work is ‘crossing over’, that is, ex‐ perimenting with sounds beyond the bound‐ aries. Her distinct style and unique, yet sophisticated take on music led her to be num‐ ber one globally on Reverbna‐ tion charts for two weeks in March 2020.

Her single ‘Com‐ promise’ can be heard on Spotify.

WENDY HALO: Breaking boundaries.

Expat concerns over UK pensions THE Euro Weekly News asked its readers if they thought that the UK pen‐ sion was enough to live in Spain and hundreds got in touch to say that they did not think it was.

A majority of 74.6 per cent said that the UK pen‐ sion should be increased,

while 19.3 per cent said it was enough to stay in Spain.

Readers told the EWN their views on the UK pen‐ sion, with some saying that it was only enough money to live in Spain if pension‐ ers also had other sources of income or that UK taxes

should be increased to boost pensions.

One reader, Elaine Smith, said pensions should be raised. She said: “UK pensions are the low‐ est, other countries look after their older genera‐ tion.”

Meanwhile, some read‐

Invention helps reduce fear ACCORDING to reports many people have refused to be vaccinated against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic because they are scared of needles. The fear of needles i s a c o m m o n p h o b i a a n d i s c a l l e d t r ipanophobia.

A new Spanish invention hopes to help with this fear and the anxiety that patients can suffer from. Pinsoft has been designed by three students from Universitat Jaume I. Students Sofia Aparicio, Laura Martinavar-

ro, and Juan Carlos Espert have created a wonderful design that this year has won the national James Dyson Foundation Award.

The students are now hoping a company will take on the design and help produce it commercially. “We would very much like a company or organisation to take an interest in the project and help us to get the product off the ground, which is something we consider very important,” said Juan Carlos.

ers argued that pensioners should have been paying in more rather than only hav‐ ing a state pension.

And FINALLY

Lost ring

A GIRL has found a gold wed‐ ding ring while swimming in the sea in England before hunting for its owner and giv‐ ing it back.

The 11‐year‐old was diving in the water in Devon when she found the ring, before finding it was engraved with the names of the married couple and the date they wed.

The couple were eventually found through Facebook and the ring sent back to its owner in the UK.

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Baby on Nevermind sues SPENCER ELDEN appeared as a baby on what is said to be one of the most iconic album covers ever made. He is now suing the band, and has filed a lawsuit in California. The photo shows him as a baby, naked in water as he swims towards a dollar bill.

The lawsuit has been filed against Courtney Love, who is

Kurt Cobain’s widow and also against the record label, amongst others.

In the lawsuit the defendants are accused of ‘commercial child sexual exploitation of him from while he was a minor to the present day … defendants knowingly produced, possessed and advertised commercial

child pornography depicting Spencer’.

However, in 2016 Elden set out to mark the 25th anniver‐ sary of the album with the New York Post. The image was recre‐ ated and he said: “It’s cool but weird to be part of something so important that I don’t even remember.”

Helping migrants learn to swim AT the end of last week, the Pamplona City Council reported that it had started to support a new initiative of the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR).

The project aims to help mi‐ grants and refugees who had ar‐ rived in the country (usually illicit‐ ly) on boats to learn to swim.

Such trips had been traumatic for many of the people undertaking them in search of a better life in Europe and as a result, they may have a traumatic experience with large bodies of water.

Many of these people did not know how to swim, yet still risked their lives by getting on the traffickers’ boats, and for

those who made it through, there can be a lifetime of emo‐ tional scars. Bearing this in mind, CEAR raised the option for these people to receive swimming

lessons in August within the mu‐ nicipal programme that the Pam‐ plona City Council implements together with the Navarre Swim‐ ming Federation.

Joint statement on Afghanistan safe passage The naked baby photo.

Later the same year Elden al‐ so commented that: “Recently I’ve been thinking, ‘What if I wasn’t OK with my freaking pe‐ nis being shown to everybody?’

I didn’t really have a choice.”

The iconic photo was taken

by Kirk Weddle and Elden feels that everybody made money off it and he didn’t. I think he deserves something, but it’s al‐ ways the record labels that make the money.

Employment in tourism grows EMPLOYMENT in the tourism sector continues to grow with strong figures in most parts of Spain.

At the end of July just over 2.55 million people were registered with the Social Security office as being employed in the tourism sector, a year‐on‐ year increase of 244,150 workers. Spain’s successful Covid‐19 vaccination roll‐out is key to the growth, said the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto.

“Once national tourism has recovered, we will continue working to achieve normalisation in inter‐

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national tourist flows, which have begun to be acti‐ vated thanks to initiatives such as the EU Covid Digi‐ tal Certificate,” he added.

In July, employment in the hotel industry, travel agencies and tour operators increased in almost all the autonomous communities, with the exception of the Canary Islands, the Community of Madrid, the Basque Country and La Rioja. In absolute fig‐ ures, the largest increases occurred in Andalucia, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia and the Valencian Community.

AS the airlift from Afghanistan ended with thousands of people left behind, Spain, the UK and others have issued a joint international statement on assurances on travel from Afghanistan.

“We are all committed to ensuring that our citizens, nationals and residents, employees, Afghans who have worked with us and those who are at risk can continue to travel freely to destinations outside Afghanistan.

“We have received assurances from the Taliban that

all foreign nationals and any Afghan citizen with travel authorisation from our countries will be allowed to proceed in a safe and orderly manner to points of departure and travel outside the country.

“We will continue issuing travel documentation to designated Afghans, and we have the clear expectation of and commitment from the Taliban that they can travel to our respective countries. We note the public statements of the Taliban confirming this understanding,” it added on Sunday August 29.

And FINALLY Record breaking bouncer AN Irish man has bounced two basketballs 729 times in one minute, earning him a world record.

Sean Daly of Skibbereen, West Cork won the Guinness World Record after he bounced two basketballs, one in each hand, a total of 729 times in 60 seconds.

The man previously bounced two balls simultaneously for two hours, six minutes, earning him another Guinness record in March.

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Little girl melts hearts A YOUNG girl has melted hearts at a restaurant after leaving a sweet thank you note on a napkin and her apology over her spelling had them laughing, too.

It all started when Georgie left the note to staff at the Castello Italian restaurant in Yeovil, Somerset, the message read: “To the waitresses and waiters, thank you for being so lovely and giving us our yummy food! I loved my sphaggeti (I think that’s how you spell it).

“You are very nice and you definitely get a five-star rating from me! Lots of love, Georgie.”

THANK YOU: The little girl gave a five-star rating.

She signed it off “short blonde girl” and added: “Thank you for the lollypop.”

MORE than 600 French firefighters, both professional and voluntary, had com‐ plained about France’s new rules making vaccines compulsory for certain workers.

They believe that this violates their privacy rights.

The complaint though has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights, who feel that the complaint falls outside of their scope. The ruling of the court does not prevent the matter being raised again in future if firefighters deem that manda‐

The restaurant’s manager Jonny Zhejani, 29, came across the note while he was clearing the

table and said the team really appreciated the kind words.

“2It means a lot to us because we have been working very hard to make up for the last six months while hospitality has been closed. She was a very happy little girl, and very excited to be out for dinner. Her mum said that she had been very excited when they had booked to come here for dinner,” he said.

Jonny described her as “very, very polite,” and added: “At the end, she said thank you for a lovely evening, and that she will be back soon.”

Firefighters’ complaint dismissed tory vaccination causes ‘a real risk of ir‐ reparable damage.’

Earlier this month in France the govern‐ ment decided to make coronavirus vacci‐ nations mandatory for healthcare workers.

From later this year they could be sus‐ pended without pay, if they decide to refuse to be vaccinated.

The firefighters’ complaint was brought forward by the SUD SDIS union. The union

considers the verdict to be an “extreme disappointment.”

Speaking to AFP, Remy Chabbouh, na‐ tional secretary of the union, said that they are prepared to carry on fighting. It is feared that the mandatory vaccination de‐ cision could radicalise colleagues.

The union has now called a strike in the hopes of mandatory vaccination being withdrawn.

THE rescue of 200 animals from Afghanistan by Brit Pen Farthing has got readers talking after it emerged he had been unable to bring the staff who worked at his animal refuge back to the UK with him. The Euro Weekly News asked readers whether they thought he should have stayed with his staff in Afghanistan and 67 per cent said he was right to leave with the animals, with many saying that it was the UK authorities who had stopped the

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Pen’s rescue staff from leaving Afghanistan. A further 33 per cent said that he should have taken his staff with him. Those who said that Pen’s staff should have been on the plane too mainly blamed the UK government for their handling of the paperwork. Many called Mr Farthing a hero for his work bringing the animals back, as well as for trying to bring his staff to the UK.

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Winning bidder refusal MARIA ANDREJCZYK, the Polish javelin thrower who won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made a gesture worthy of a gold medal when only two weeks after winning in Tokyo, the 25‐year‐old became aware of a sick Polish boy who needed to travel for an operation in America ‐ Miłoszek Małys ‐ who was in need of a heart operation, so she decided to auction her silver medal to raise money.

But it seems the winning bidders, Polish convenience store chain Zabka, had some pretty big‐hearted plans of their own, and in honour of her winning ways both on the Olympic field and off, the company gifted Andrejczyk her medal back.

“We were moved by the beautiful and extremely noble ges‐ ture of our Olympian, so we decided to support the benefit,” a spokesman for the winning bidder Zabka posted to Facebook.

“We also decided that the silver medal from Tokyo will stay with Ms Maria, who showed what it means to be a true champion.”

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Game of Thrones prequel THE prequel to the iconic HBO series Game of Thrones is to be filmed in the Extremaduran city of Caceres in October.

Andres Liceran, a spokesman for the local government of the city has described it as “very good news” the fact that between October 11 and 21, scenes for the pre-

quel will be filmed there.

As Mr Liceran pointed out, “It is also good news for the economy, because hotels are full, and, in addition, we can transmit the charms of the city to the whole world, which in the future, can bring many tourists to Caceres.”

Caceres has already been the location for some of the

original ‘Game Of Thrones’ scenes - which concluded with season 8 in May 2019 - when the show was filmed there in 2016. This time around, a dozen locations in the historic city centre will be used, including the Arco de la Estrella, plus Plazas Santa Maria, San Jorge, and San Mateo, among others.

Ready for third dose And FINALLY THE Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has confirmed that Spain is “ready” to vacci‐ nate people with a third dose of a coron‐ avirus vaccine.

On August 25, after the meeting of the In‐ terterritorial Council of the When and to whom?

National Health System (CISNS) Darias said: “We hope that next week we will have a possible propos‐ al that will determine when and, in any case, which group we will vac‐ cinate with the third dose.”

The Minister highlighted that Spain “is ready if it is decided to inoc‐ ulate the third dose.

“But we have to define when, to whom, if we have to make it coin‐ cide with the flu vaccine... There are a series of questions that we have to resolve.”

Homesick Blue Whales AFTER an almost 40‐year ab‐ sence blue whales are said to be returning to Spain’s Atlantic coast. The first whale was spot‐ ted in 2017 off the coast of Gali‐ cia by marine biologist Bruno Diaz, who leads the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute in Galicia.

The next was spotted in 2018 and in 2020, both of those pre‐ viously spotted returned. Only a week ago though, a new blue whale was sighted near O Grove, off the Islas Cies.

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Hacker causes chaos A HACKER from California gained access to over 620,000 iCloud photos and videos from Apple iCloud accounts by purporting to be an Apple support staff team member.

Hao Kuo Chi of La Puente, Los Angeles, harvested hundreds of thousands of images and videos in a plot to steal and share nudes, US federal authorities said.

Chi has now agreed to plead guilty to four charges, including conspiracy to gain unauthorised access to a computer, court records show.

The hacker, who goes by the name of David, admitted that he impersonated Apple customer support staff in emails that tricked unsuspecting victims into providing him with their Apple IDs and passwords.

He gained unauthorised access to photos and videos of at least 306 victims across the country, most of them young women. He acknowledged all the charges in his plea agreement with federal prosecutors in a Tampa, Florida Court.

Ryanair ceases in Northern Ireland ACCORDING to Belfast International Airport, Ryanair have informed them that from the end of O ctober they plan to withdraw operations from the airport.

The seasonal routes which run from B elfast C ity airport are set to finish at the end of summer. This means that if nothing changes, by autumn this year Ryanair will have no services running either to or from Northern Ireland.

A spokesperson for Belfast International Airport

Interpreters needed at Naval Base THERE is a demand for interpreters and health workers to deal with the imminent arrival of Afghan citizens at Rota Naval Base in Cadiz.

On Thursday, August 26, the United States Em‐ bassy commented on the apparent lack of prepara‐ tion regarding the arrival of flights with Afghan citi‐ zens that were due to arrive at the Rota Naval Base in the province of Cadiz. However, the reality is far from it, as every effort has been made to guaran‐ tee the necessary humanitarian attention to all the people evacuated from the Middle Eastern coun‐ try, who began their stay on August 27, for an as

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yet unknown period of time.

The NAVSUP FLCSI Contracting Office has made public its search for interpreters ‐ who need to be fluent in both oral and written ‐ who are capable of translating from English to Dari, the version of Per‐ sian spoken in Afghanistan, and also Pashto.

Applicants interested in applying can send their application to the email addresses israel.alvara do@eu.navy.mil or ivan.moyano.sp@eu.navy.mil indicating the specific language that is mastered, and the estimated price for providing such services to the base.

said: “ I t is disappointing Ryanair has now decided to withdraw operations from the entire Northern Ireland market at the end of October, having variously had a presence in all three local airports in recent years.

“It has been a difficult period for aviation and a time when consumers need some stability and faith in the Northern Ireland air transport network.”

At the moment routes by Ryanair in Northern Ireland are popular and include Alicante, B arcelona/ G irona, G dansk, Krakow, L ondon S tansted, M alaga, M alta, M anchester, M ilan/ B ergamo and Warsaw.

T he airport spokesman added: “ A s we have been anticipating such a move, we have been engaging with our existing and other new airlines to provide continuity on the routes to be vacated by Ryanair, and to help sustain employment in the aviation industry at a local level in

NEW PLANS: No routes will operate.

Northern Ireland.

“To this end we hope to be able to make announce-

ments regarding fresh route development in the near future.”

And FINALLY

Proud of your pooch?

INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY was celebrated on August 26 across the globe. The day aims to encourage the adoption of dogs rather than buying them from pet stores. The day also aims to celebrate dogs no matter what their breed, shape or size.

No matter what, it is a day to be proud of your pet pooch or pooches. Many people took to social media to share photos of their pets.

According to PetsRadar “International Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige, who you might recognise as also having set up other pet holidays, like Na‐ tional Kitten Day and even National Wildlife Day! In 2013, it was even officially adopted into New York State Legislation.

“National Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure.”

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EU funds for Spain THE EU Commission has granted €373 million to five European Social Fund ( ES F ) a n d E u r o p e a n R e‐ gional Development Fund ( E R D F ) o p e r a t i o n a l p r o‐ grammes (OPs) in Belgium, Germany, Spain and Italy to help the countries with coronavirus emergency re‐ sponse and repair in the

framework of REACT‐EU. In Spain, €87 million will be added to the ESF OP for Castilla y Leon to support the self‐employed and workers who had their con‐ tracts suspended or reduced due to the crisis. The money will also help hard‐hit com‐ panies across Spain avoid lay‐offs, especially in the

tourism sector.

“Measures focus on sup‐ porting labour market re‐ silience, jobs, SMEs and low‐ income families, as well as setting future‐proof founda‐ tions for the green and digi‐ tal transitions and a sustain‐ able socio‐economic recovery,” the EU said on Friday August 27.

New energy labelling

FROM September 1, a new ener‐ gy label will start appearing on lamps sold across the EU. The re‐ vised label is a great improvement for consumers, who will get clearer and more helpful information on how energy‐efficient lamps are.

Lighting products are following in the footsteps of other electrical ap‐ pliances that have been benefiting from the new energy label since March 1 this year, such as fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens, and TV sets. The major change is the removal of the confusing ‘A+’, ’A++’ and ‘A+++’ classes that had

appeared on the energy label over the years. The label will revert to the popular A‐G scale, as requested by consumer groups.

Most appliances were grouped in the ‘+’ classes, thus leaving lower classes empty and making the label rather meaningless. The stricter measurement method means a lamp previously ranked A++ may be downgraded to D for example, as found by Belgian consumer group Test Achats.1 This does not mean the lamp is less efficient. The new ranking simply reflects the present state‐of‐the‐art, and leaves room

for future innovative products to populate the A class.

Monique Goyens, Director Gen‐ eral of BEUC, said, “It is encouraging that the new energy label is appear‐ ing on more types of products.

Shoppers get much clearer infor‐ mation on the energy performance of dishwashers, ovens, fridges, and TV screens ‐ and now lamps. At a time when more environmentally friendly consumption is growing in many minds, this is excellent news.

We’re looking forward to 2025, when the old energy label will be history.”

Apple chief $750m payout TIM COOK, who has served as Apple’s chief execu‐ tive for 10 years, has a current net worth of around $1.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billion‐ aire’s Index. Under his employment agreement he is entitled to shares in the company behind the iPhone and a host of other household name gad‐ gets including MacBook lap tops and the iPad. A company filing with the US Securities and Ex‐ change Commission shows that he sold most of the shares for more than $750 million (£550 mil‐ lion).

Shares in Apple, founded by Steve Jobs, have risen by 191.83 per cent over the last three years and the Silicon Valley giant’s share price has in‐ creased by 1,200 per cent since Cook became chief executive officer. Apple now has a market valua‐ tion of almost $2.5 trillion. The filing also showed that Cook donated some $10m worth of Apple shares to an unamed charity.

Like Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet, Cook has also pledged to give away most of his welath during his lifetime.

Refugees transferred A TOTAL of 759 Afghan refugees have already been transferred to state reception centres in 14 autonomous communities.

Most of them have gone to Catalonia and Castilla y Leon which have taken 121 Afghans each. Some 68 refugees have been sent to Madrid and 60 to the Basque Country.

Murcia has taken 41 people, Valencia 57 and Aragon 52.

Asturias has taken 32 and Andalucia 49; Castilla‐La Mancha, 29; Navarra, 18; Galicia, 14; the Balearic Islands has taken three.

Another 125 Afghan refugees have yet to be placed.

The Torrejon de Ardoz air base near Madrid has processed 1,584 people, consisting of 858 men and 726 women. Of those, 631 were children.

And FINALLY

Cat rescue

A CAT assisted rescuers to find her 83‐year‐old owner after she fell into a stream in Cornwall, England.

The elderly woman had fallen 70 feet down a steep embankment, sparking a hunt to find her. Rescue workers subsequently found her when her cat reportedly made sounds that showed them where its owner was.

The woman later received medical attention after her fall and was in good spirits.

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EU money for Germany THE European Commission has disbursed €2.25 billion to Germany in pre‐financ‐ ing, which is equivalent to 9 per cent of the country’s financial allocation under the Recovery and Re‐

silience Facility.

This corresponds to the pre‐financing amount re‐ quested by Germany in its recovery and resilience plan. The pre‐financing payment will help kick‐

start the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures out‐ lined in this plan.

The Commission will au‐ thorise further disburse‐ ments based on the imple‐ mentation of the investments and reforms outlined in the plan.

The country is set to re‐ ceive €25.6 billion in total, fully consisting of grants, over the lifetime of its plan.

“Today’s disbursement follows the recent success‐ ful implementation of the first borrowing operations under NextGenerationEU,” the EU said in a statement on August 26.

By the end of the year, the Commission intends to raise up to a total of €80 billion in long‐term fund‐ ing, to be complemented by short‐term EU‐Bills, to fund the first planned dis‐ bursements to Member States under NextGenera‐ tionEU.

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Minimum wage increase to be announced in September THE new national minimum wage will be an‐ nounced in September, however it will not be retroactive. President Pedro Sanchez has been un‐ der pressure for months to accede to the wage hike.

In July, the Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said Sanchez needed to demonstrate the same courage he showed when pardoning jailed Catalan separatists and raise the minimum wage.

Diaz, a member of Podemos, is a key figure in the ruling coalition led by Sanchez’s PSOE. She did not lose her portfolio in the recent cabinet reshuffle, a move Podemos warned would force them to rene‐ gotiate their often fraught pact with PSOE. “The same courage that we had in the govern‐ ment with the granting of pardons now has to be had with the people who are having a hard time. In 2023 we will not be tried for pardons. We are going to be judged by people who are suffering and that is where we have to be,” Diaz said in reference to the next general election which is due to be held in 2023.

“We have skyrocketing prices for electricity and other basic products. It is very striking that we leave those who need it most with this protection,” she added.

In May, the Advisory Commission for the Analysis of the Minimum Wage suggested a 10 per cent hike to the minimum wage.

If approved, the increase could see the minimum wage in Spain rise from €950 per month to €1,045 per month.

Yolanda Diaz is pushing for the increase.

And FINALLY

Miracle baby shark

A MIRACLE baby shark born in a female‐only tank has left scientists baffled.

The baby shark is a world first for the species and said to be a miracle. The birth occurred at the Acquario Cala Gonone aquarium in Sardinia in Italy.

The aquarium had only had two female smooth‐hound sharks living in the tank for around 10 years.

Virgin births or parthenogenesis have never been spotted in smooth‐hound sharks before, but they have been seen in nature in other species such as birds and reptiles.

The baby shark has been called Ispera, and DNA tests will be carried out to confirm whether she is a clone of the mother shark.

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Passenger numbers up

THE UK Civil Aviation Authority’s statistics for the second quarter of 2021 show that 6.3 million passengers flew in and out of the UK between April and June this year compared to 3.4 million in the first quarter of 2021, across 124,000 flights compared to 81,000 flights in the first quarter of the year.

This represents a 92 per cent fall in

passenger numbers compared to the same period in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic.

The latest quarter saw several updates to government travel guidance.

International leisure travel started to reopen from May 17, 2021 with the ‘traffic light’ system introduced.

Overall levels of cargo transport were down 9 per cent compared to

Justice against money laundering THE Ministry of Justice is organising the second round of the Cycle on Money Laundering and Fight Against Organised Crime.

The sessions will serve as a forum of experiences to design an Ibero-American Plan on the fight against money laundering, it will be led by Justice Minister Pilar Llop within the Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Ibero-American Countries.

The objective of the conference is to ensure that all participants, including personnel from various ministries, judges, prosecutors, financial intelligence units, notaries, registrars and members of police forces and bodies, among others, have a global vision of all areas of the fight against money laundering from criminal activities. This includes both preventive activities and criminal investigation as well as the location, management and administration of these seized assets, with the greatest efficiency in the use of public resources.

It will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay, September 13 to October 22, and will include 60 presentations by experts from the more than 20 Spanish, Latin American and global institutions as well as participatory workshops and seminars followed live from all participating countries.

the same period in 2019, with 605,436 tons of cargo carried. However, cargo-only flights saw a 114 per cent increase in goods transported, with 444,643 tons carried.

The average flight delay also improved, with an average wait of six minutes per flight, down from nine minutes in the first quarter of 2021, with 89.2 per cent of flights departing on time.

“We are beginning to see an increase in international leisure travel, particularly across Portugal and Spain, as the travel sector looks to

More people are now travelling. safely recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Following the steady relaxation of isolation rules for a variety of destinations, including those for double vaccinated UK citizens, we expect further recovery of the number of flights and passengers in the third quarter of 2021,” the Civil Aviation Authority said.

Mercadona milk hike

FARMERS groups consider the measure ‘positive’ and ask other supermarket chains also raise the price of milk.

The price of milk sold in Mercadona will soon increase its price by three cents, a measure taken by the supermarket chain to satisfy the demands of farmers. The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) said it was a “positive step” that oth‐ er supermarkets should also raise the price of milk.

Farmers are struggling with a ‘brutal rise in production costs in recent months’, according to the UPA. The price increase however “must be followed by the rest of the large commer‐ cial areas and the dairy industry and must be combined with other advances” the union stressed.

Mercadona’s announcement not to sell milk below 60 cents per litre from September have been received with ‘hope’ by the sector.

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And FINALLY Bob Marley football strip AJAX football club in Holland has cre‐ ated an Adidas Bob Marley football strip for European matches with the agreement of his family.

The story of Ajax, Bob Marley and the song Three Little Birds started in August 2008, when Ajax played a friendly match in Cardiff, against Cardiff City FC. The Ajax fans were asked to remain in the stands after the game. And to entertain them, the stadium DJ played several tracks, one of which was Three Little Birds. The rest is his‐ tory.

The fans instantly embraced the song as their own and have been singing it at every game since. A true symbol of hope, the fans sing the song regardless of the score in the game.

Now this new kit, which sold out within days of being put on sale, is a tribute to the Ajax fans and the love shared by the club and its fans for reggae legend Bob Marley and his iconic song, Three Little Birds.

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THE UK has been asked to convince Prince Andrew to cooperate in the US authori‐ ties’ ongoing investigation into sexual abuse claims con‐ nected to Jeffrey Epstein. De‐ spite admitting his friendship to the late billionaire, who was facing charges of child sex trafficking and conspira‐ cy to commit sex trafficking before committing suicide in

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US pressures UK Spanish ambassador lands his prison cell, Prince An‐ drew has so far refused to co‐operate with US law en‐ forcement. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Duke of York was consid‐ ering using diplomatic immu‐ nity in a bid to get the allega‐ tions made about him

thrown out and has since been named as a ‘person of interest’ in its investigation.

An official from the Biden administration spoke of the UK and US’s close relation‐ ship and explained that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had sent a Mutual Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request to the Home Office last year in the hopes of getting Prince An‐ drew to help with the US’s enquiries.

THE Spanish ambassador and the last of the Afghan evacuees landed at Torrejon airbase in Madrid, bringing an end to Spain’s evacuation programme on Friday August 27.

With the arrival of the last 195 Spaniards ‐ who had re‐ mained in Afghanistan until the last minute ‐ into the Torrejon Base in Madrid, at around 7.25pm, Spain finally concluded the evacuation operation from Kabul in Afghanistan, to bring

Self-employed youngsters THE number of self‐employed people in Spain who are under the age of 30 accounts for only 6.2 per cent of self‐employed people. The number has risen slightly from last year having grown by 0.8 per cent. The number of young people employed as salaried employees is significantly higher and comes in at 15.9 per cent.

The Union of Associations of Self‐Employed Workers and En‐ trepreneurs (UATAE) and the Union of Associations of Young Self‐ Employed Workers and Entrepreneurs (UJAE) have called for im‐ provements for self‐employed people and particularly for young people on International Youth Day. During the coronavirus pandem‐ ic in Spain, young people have been hit particularly hard.

TORREJON AIRBASE: The evacuees landed here.

to an end what has turned into an awful situation in the Afghan capital after the terror attacks

by ISIS‐K. The Air Europa aircraft stopped over in Dubai en route from Kabul, with Pedro Sanchez, the president of the government, waiting on the tar‐ mac to greet this last group of people. He appeared before journalists to praise the work of the Spanish public servants who risked their lives to achieve the evacuation of Afghans at risk in a country plunged into chaos and vio‐ lence under the control of the Taliban.

In addition to Gabriel Ferran, the Spanish Ambassador, three other diplomats were on board the flight, along with 20 police officers, and 82 Spanish sol‐

diers, as well as four Por‐ tuguese soldiers, plus 85 Afghans, of which, 50 are from the NATO contingent, 19 from the Portuguese and 16 from the Spanish.

And FINALLY

Thanks for UME

MARGARITA ROBLES, the Spanish Minister of Defence, visited the headquarters of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) in Torrejon, Madrid, on Mon‐ day, August 30, where, she thanked them for their valiant firefighting efforts this summer not only on national territory, but also in Greece and Turkey.

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Carbon monoxide leak AROUND 60 children, and nine monitors, who were staying at a holiday camp in a house in the Barcelona municipality of Fogars de Montclus, were treated last Saturday, August 28, for multiple carbon monoxide poisoning.

Sources from the Generalitat firefighters informed that fire crews were deployed to the holiday camp around 12 midday, after receiving an alert about the poisoning, where they evacuated all of those who were inside the facility at the time.

Firefighters checked the rooms, showers,

swimming pools, and other facilities, but were not able to identify the cause of the carbon monoxide leak.

It is reported that there were also four other people evacuated from the premises, who were in charge of the establishment, where children and teenagers aged between five and 18 were on holiday.

It is known that 10 teams of firefighters remained at the house to try and find out the source of the leak, with the collaboration of the gas company and the boiler company.

Flipped drunk driver

Drones destroy wasps

ON Sunday, August 29, firefighters from Al‐ corcon City Council in Madrid rushed to the rescue of a man who had managed to flip his car various times on a street in the municipal‐ ity. Tests were done after the shocking acci‐ dent which revealed that the man was five times the legal limit that is permitted to drive.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident and luckily for the driver he was rescued by the fire brigade. Once rescued from his overturned vehicle he was trans‐ ferred to Alcorcon hospital.

Thankfully no one else was injured during the accident and no other vehicles were in‐ volved in the crash. Local Police are now in‐ vestigating exactly what happened during the incident.

A FIREFIGHTER from the Oviedo fire brigade has invented the most unique way of removing the growing abundance of nests belonging to the in‐ vasive species of Asian wasps, by using a drone armed with frozen poison bullets.

Firefighters in the region have become increas‐ ingly frustrated by the number of calls they were receiving from residents asking them to go and remove wasps’ nests, “Before 2019 it was quite anecdotal to receive this type of call, but now it is increasing exponentially,” said one of the local firefighters.

“The drone carries balls that carry biocide, that when flying, impact inside the nest and kill the en‐ tire population,” and their increased workload is proof of the success of their entrepreneurial skills, as they have carried out more than 100 opera‐ tions against the Asian wasps in just one month.

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70% of the EU adult population fully vaccinated THE EU has reached a crucial milestone with 70 per cent of the adult population now fully vaccinated.

In total, over 256 million adults in the EU have now received a full vaccine course.

Seven weeks ago already, the Commission’s delivery target was met, ahead of time: to provide Member States, by the end of July, with enough vaccine doses to fully vaccinate 70 per cent of the adult EU population.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said, “The full vaccination of 70 per cent of adults in the E U already in August is a great achievement. The EU’s strategy of moving forward together is paying off and putting Europe at the vanguard of the global fight against Covid-19.

But the pandemic is not over.

“We need more. I call on everyone who can to get vaccinated. And we need to help the rest of the world vacci-

VACCINATIONS: Everyone needs to make an effort. nate, too. Europe will continue to support its partners in this effort, in particular the

low and middle income countries,” she added on Tuesday August 31.

And FINALLY

Wounded Eagle Owl rescued

OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have been able to suc‐ cessfully rescue a young Eurasian Eagle Owl, which had been injured in Sevilla’s Lora del Rio earlier this month.

It was believed that the owl could actually be an Eagle Owl (‘Bubo Bubo’). These birds are included in the Nation‐ al Catalogue of Protected Species.

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McCann suspect treated to movies BMW gang caught THE Madeleine McCann suspect is set to be treated to a movie which has

been compared to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre at a film fes‐ tival in jail.

Suspect Christian B, aged 44, will be watching the film along with members of the public, who are even pay‐

MOVIE TIME: A film festival is visiting the prison.

ing for the experience.

Paedophile Christian B is cur‐ rently serving a seven‐year sen‐ tence after the rape of an elderly woman in 2005 in Praia da Luz, Portugal. He is serving time at Oldenburg prison, which has been nicknamed Germany’s Al‐ catraz.

The festival is set to take place in two weeks as the prison hosts the Oldenburg Festival. The fes‐ tival will show the film Maestro, which has been compared to the Texas chainsaw massacre.

The unique festival aims to al‐ low members of the public to

Hero gran gives it away A GRAN from Ironville, UK, has been called a hero after she made scrubs for nurses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Gran Kath Scott aged 72, had hit it big on the People’s Postcode Lottery and won a wonderful £140,000. The kind‐hearted gran though has immediately given most of the money away including to her grand‐ children.

According to Derbyshire Live, Kath hit it rich with the NG16 5 postcode. Kath said that “good

things come to those who wait.”

Kath has made scrubs for hundreds of NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic. She said: “It was hard work but it didn’t matter ‐ I knew it was all going to a good cause.”

Kath’s partner Alan suffers from Parkinson’s so the pair will not be heading off on holiday with the remainder of the winnings. Kath explained that: “We won’t be going on a big holiday ‐ in‐ stead we’ll do what we can to help others.”

see what prison life is like, ac‐ cording to a spokesperson for festival who said: “The concept is not only to offer inmates a unique cultural experience, but also to offer the general public a glimpse into the daily routines of prison life while sharing the common language of film.”

Christian B was previously held at the Wolfenbuttel jail, be‐ fore being transferred to Olden‐ burg.

THE court of instruction, number 14, of Sevilla released five people on Friday August 27, having been arrested for 36 robberies across 14 municipalities throughout Spain. The ‘BMW Gang’, as police called them, mainly concentrated on high‐end cars and motorcycles of up to €10,000 in value, stealing them from dealerships and garages.

The detainees are related to the so‐called ‘BMW gang’ because of their predisposition for luxury cars. It is a group that dissolves then reappears and in fact, some of the 36 crimes attributed to these last five detainees have already been the subject of previous charges against other detainees involved in the same crime spree. The court released the five detainees on bail, with the only obligation to ap‐ pear twice a month to the court. The judge presiding over the case said he is still waiting for the full report from the police to decide be‐ fore making a decision on how to proceed.

Subsidy for fishing

And FINALLY

THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has subsi‐ dies worth up to €520,000 for associations that represent the fishing and aquaculture sector for the year 2021.

“The subsidies will be award‐ ed to national associative enti‐ ties for the performance of representation activities before the General State Administra‐ tion, before the European Union and before international institutions, as well as for carry‐ ing out specific activities of spe‐

THE UK had a head start in the vaccination race but since Spain and Europe joined in they have been working at a staggering pace. France have now nudged slightly ahead of the UK on sin‐ gle jabs, but many areas of Eu‐ rope such as Spain, Denmark, Finland and Portugal have a greater percentage of their citi‐ zens who are now fully vacci‐ nated against the coronavirus.

cial interest to the fishing sec‐ tor at the national and interna‐ tional level,” the government said.

These actions that can be subsidised include the organi‐ sation and participation in con‐ gresses, seminars and assem‐ blies and the carrying out of activities whose purpose is to achieve a greater integration of women in the fishing sector and all those that favour re‐ search and technological devel‐ opment in said sector.

Spain ahead of Britain

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Ana Mula

“Extremely hard-working, close and headstrong”

THIS week, Euro Weekly News spoke to Fuengirola Mayor, Ana Mula, about how she got into politics, what she has done for the town and her plans for the future.

You have been with Fuengirola Council for some time before becoming mayor, what made you want to get into politics in the first place?

I studied to be a lawyer and started working in the tax office at Fuengirola Town Hall as a place to start my career. At the time, I was rather disappointed how little the previous governing team had been doing with a town which had great potential and when I saw what Esperanza Oña and her team wanted to do and how they wanted to work for the local people, I was keen to embark on this journey with them so it didn’t take her too much to con‐ vince me.

How would you define yourself as a politician in three words?

Extremely hard‐working, close and headstrong.

What do you like most about Fuengirola and how do you describe it to others?

I always say that Fuengirola is the best town in the world! It’s the ideal place to live, have a family and start a business because it has everything you could want in quite a small area. People are friendly and welcoming. We really have it all.

Which of the projects which have gone ahead in Fuengirola since you have been mayor are you most pleased about?

Every single project which is carried out is important to the town, even if not as a whole, to the area which it affects and each one is a great achieve‐ ment in its own way. The reorganisation of Avenida Alcalde Clemente Diaz Ruiz was a hugely important project, the new Training Centre in Carvajal is of great importance to Fuengirola, the refurbishment of the Mercacentro market is a huge improvement and we are still working on improving the local ma‐ rina... but I think everything we do is important.

How has the council reached out to people and helped them throughout the pandemic?

We had to make a huge effort to restructure every‐ thing, including budgets, so that we could remain close to people and help them. One of our priorities was making sure that the most vulnerable people in the town were able to constantly remain in touch with us and reach out to us for anything that they needed, from medicines and shopping, to money to pay their bills. We made it a priority to make sure that all local families had what they needed to get by. We also made sure that the homeless who live in the town also had access to the resources that they needed. Meanwhile we have also helped out local businesses in many ways.

What has the council done to help local busi‐ nesses and encourage new business in the town?

We have invested millions to help businesses in Fuengirola. We have supported the catering sector especially, and we have allowed them, where possi‐ ble, to use more space on the pavements to ensure social distancing while having stopped charging the tax for using the area. As well as this we have given

to start a business... We want to continue to en‐ courage people to come here.

Plaza de la Constitucion, FUENGIROLA.

financial aid to self‐employed workers in the town, we have done away with the market stall taxes.

This has required significant changes to our budget and accounts for a huge amount of money, but it is well worth it to help local businesses keep going, as they are the financial structure of the town and give work to lots of other people. To continue to encour‐ age people to set up their businesses in Fuengirola, we have done away with the tax for the opening li‐ cence at least until the end of this year.

What do you like to do when you are not per‐ forming your duties as mayor?

I enjoy simple things, like listening to music and reading. I also enjoy taking walks and enjoying what Fuengirola has to offer, but of course even when I’m not working, I never switch off and when I’m out for a walk, I’ll notice things that need improving and repairing. It’s not a problem though, I love my job.

What is the hardest part of your job?

Not being able to help people when they need it.

Although I’m very tenacious, and if I can’t help them in one way, I’ll keep going over the problem in my head until I find some sort of solution.

Your party has led in Fuengirola for many years now, what do you think is the main reason for lo‐ cal people’s trust in you?

In the beginning people saw that we were a young and enthusiastic team who wanted to make a break from the previous style of governing in the town and make improvements for Fuengirola, real‐ ly change it for the better. At the time there was a huge deficit, there wasn’t even enough to pay for petrol, and the town was not being properly pro‐ moted, but we changed all that and look where it has got us today. To do so, we have worked close‐ ly with the locals, listening to their needs and acting upon them, as well as allowing them to take part in the decisions that are made.

How do you feel the foreign population has adapted to life in Fuengirola?

The foreign population is an important part

of Fuengirola. With around 130 different nationali‐ ties in the town, it makes it very cosmopolitan, and they have each brought with them their customs, languages, foods, cultures, etc which is very enrich‐ ing. Foreign residents also have a large number of businesses in Fuengirola, so financially, they are of huge importance too.

What is done to make life easier for foreigners who choose Fuengirola as the new home or place of business?

We want to make sure they know that they are an important part of the town and that their opinions matter. We have a Foreign Residents’ Department which works hard to make things easy to under‐ stand and to carry out for anyone who is new to Fuengirola and we make sure that everyone knows they are welcome here, to settle with their family,

What is being done for the younger inhabitants of Fuengirola, in terms of education, culture, activi‐ ties, leisure areas, etc?

They are quite hard to please, because even if we tend to think that all youths basically enjoy the same sort of things, this is definitely not the case. So we have to make sure that all departments of the council work together to offer them a wide variety of options to fill their free time. Not only that, we make sure that local youths know that they are wanted as an important part of the community.

We hold meetings with volunteers every month in which the proposals of local youngsters are taken into account and they are able to see everything that goes into making a proposal become a reality.

In Fuengirola, they know that their voices are heard, whether they are interested in sports, music, sci‐ ence or anything else. It’s also great to see how in‐ volved they are with caring for the environment.

What about for the older residents?

Catering for the older residents is one of our priori‐ ties, as they need to be able to enjoy their free time and feel that they are supported and not alone. We also hold meetings with the elderly so that they can tell us what they want, which is mainly to be able to travel, so we have organised short trips for them so that all types of people can expand their horizons.

We are also involved in a pilot scheme which is pio‐ neering in Spain and involves 20 elderly residents of Fuengirola, by which they have 24h video contact with the council. They have tablets, and with them they are able to talk to each other, to the council, to me... as well as receive reminders to do things like take their medicine, and take part in exercises to keep fit amongst many other things. That way, they can never feel alone.

Fuengirola is, without a doubt, well‐known as a tourist destination, what else would you say it is best known for and what would you like it to be‐ come known for beyond our borders?

It used to be known just for the sun and sand. We have invested in the town to make sure that the historical heritage was restored and promoted, we have brought the Mare Nostrum musical events to the Sohail Castle gardens which attracts interna‐ tionally acclaimed artists and brings audiences from near and far. We are known for being pioneers in the use of advanced technology, such as drones for beach surveillance and systems to control the num‐ ber of people accessing our beaches. This is some‐ thing that we want to continue to promote and we will give our support to business projects which effi‐ ciently use technology to improve the quality of life in Fuengirola.

ANA MULA: “Even when I’m not working, I never switch off.”

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Lowering electricity THE Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Teresa Ribera, has announced a battery of measures to combat high electricity prices and energy poverty.

The measures include the forthcoming approval of a vital minimum supply, the extension of the suspension of the 7 per cent generation tax until the end of the year, or the application of measures to reduce the volatility of the regulated tariff and the volume of energy that is generated.

“We are working on structural measures, together with temporary measures and with particular monitoring of the social impact that the most turbulent moments of this transition can have.

That is why we must continue to deepen, without losing sight of the redistributive impact that costs have to convert this transformation full of great benefits in the medium term into something bearable for all citizens,

RIBERA: Working on structural measures. something socially fair, not only thinking about the signals to investors, thinking above all about citizens,” she said.

“We are going to engage in battle with our European col-

leagues, but this government will never promote the adoption of measures that we know in advance are directly contrary to Community law, because it is the worst thing that can be done.

“There is nothing more harmful to the citizens and the economic fabric of this country to adopt measures that are directly contrary to the community framework. It ends up becoming a loss of confidence in the country, it ends up becoming fines,” she added on Monday August 30.

Expensive passport mix-up AN inconsolable mum claims that she had to leave her 10year-old daughter behind when she realised before the family’s all-inclusive holiday to Greece, that her daughter’s passport had run out.

Mum, Samantha O’Connor lives in Dublin, and it was only days before the family’s €4,000 holiday when she realised there was a problem. She attempted to get a renewal sorted and even contacted local politicians to see if they could help speed up the renewal process.

Speaking to Dublin Live Samantha said: “We were mak-

Gambling advertising ban SPAIN has brought in a new regulation which will see a ban on gambling advertising.

Minister for Consumer Affairs, Alberto Gar‐ zon, said on Tuesday August 31: “Tonight the ban on gambling and betting advertising comes into force. It has not been easy. Football and other competitions will be healthier, cleaner and in line with the values of the sport.”

The regulation will prevent gambling adver‐ tising outside of the hours of 1am to 5am in a bid to protect vulnerable consumers.

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Under the law, companies will also only be able to show gambling offers to registered cus‐ tomers, while sports clubs will no longer be able to allow gambling companies to advertise on t‐shirts and equipment. In addition, the ad‐ vertising of gambling in sports stadiums, when they host live events, must be adjusted to the same schedules as elsewhere.

The regulation will see companies who do not comply hit with fines of between €100,000 and €1 million.

ing sure we had everything sorted when we realised that the child’s passport had expired.

“It was a renewal - it’s not like she hasn’t had a passport. She’s had two passports previously.

“I couldn’t put my holiday forward because I’d have to give five working days to do that.”

The inconsolable mum left her

young daughter with a relative and headed off on holiday. She claims that she could not cancel the holiday as she would have lost money. The young girl was eventually able to join the rest of family though as her dad flew out with her on a flight after her new passport arrived, although she did miss the first week.

And FINALLY

Parents owe son $30,000

A US District Judge has ruled against parents from Western Michigan after they ditched their son’s pornography collection. US District Judge Paul Maloney ruled that the parents must pay a shocking $30,441, and that they will also have to cover their son’s legal fees too.

David Werking, aged 43, decided to take his parents to court and the judge ruled against them some eight months later. The judge be‐ lieves that the parents had no right to ditch their grown son’s collec‐ tion of magazines, films and other objects.

Werking made the decision to move home with his parents in Grand Haven after he was divorced. He lived with them for 10 months before he moved on to Muncie in Indiana.

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Venice to charge tourists

VENICE, Italy, is one of the world’s top tourist destina‐ tions, and before the coro‐ navirus pandemic, around 20 million visitors a year visited the city. However, this popularity has caused

many problems such as pol‐ lution from cruise ships and overcrowding.

To deal with these prob‐ lems, city officials are plan‐ ning to charge tourists to visit the city’s historical cen‐

tre and its beautiful canals.

According to a local Italian newspaper, entry into Venice could cost between €3 and €10.

This charge could start to be applied from the sum‐

mer of 2022. There are also plans to set a limit on the number of visitors who can enter the centre each day.

Tourists may even need to book their visit to Venice days before they go.

VENICE: Suffers from overcrowding.

Diabetic new monitoring device NEW continuous real‐time glucose monitoring devices that significantly reduce the number of punctures, are already included in the portfolio of services of the Spanish National Health Sys‐ tem, and will be available to more than 23,000 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus through‐ out the country.

In a press release on Friday, August 27, the Ministry of Health explained that the inclusion of these devices in the common portfolio al‐ lows public financing of them to patients who need them, and provides equity in their access throughout the national territory.

As reported by Health, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and risk of severe hypogly‐

caemia, who require intensive insulin therapy and perform at least six digital punctures a day, will be able to benefit from these new devices.

Approved by the Interterritorial Health Council, these new devices are incorporated in‐ to those currently available as alternatives to blood glucose test strips in the National Health System, “which will guarantee equitable access to all patients who need it,” said a spokesper‐ son for the Ministry.

The deadline agreed for their incorporation by the autonomous communities of financing monitoring systems MCG‐TR, in diabetics in Spain who meet the requirements, is June 30, 2022.

Passenger evicted from flight AN unruly passenger on board an Iberia flight to Paris that was taxi‐ ing on the runway at the Madrid‐ Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport, had to be dealt with by the Guardia Civil. The man, who was thought to be French, had behaved in an aggressive manner towards flight attendants who had asked him to wear his face mask. He was subse‐ quently evicted from the aircraft.

According to eyewitness sources, they said that the incident

occurred around 2.25pm, on the Madrid to Paris flight number IB3442.

It was reportedly already head‐ ing for the takeoff runway when the flight attendants spotted the maskless passenger and asked him to put his mask on, as he was wear‐ ing it incorrectly, underneath his nose.

He refused to comply and re‐ sponded by yelling, and then punching one of the attendants,

Third case of euthanasia A PATIENT from Alicante, suf‐ fering from ALS has used the new law on euthanasia which was approved in March. This is the third known case in Spain, previous cases were in Asturias and in the Basque Country.

The Alicante woman was over 60 years old and is said to have been in an advanced stage of her disease. She had been admitted to the Hospital de San Juan de Alicante. At this point in time no further details have been released.

What is known though is that the woman was a widow, and a dependent. She had been in the Alicante hospital since August 9. To use the new euthanasia law various condi‐ tions must be met which in‐ clude incurability and ‘intolera‐ ble’ suffering.

The Association for the Right to Die with Dignity (DMD) con‐ firmed that the woman ‘ful‐ filled the requirements’ put forward by the regulation, which was only recently ap‐ proved in Spain.

but eventually calmed down after the captain left the cockpit to speak with the man.

He accepted he had to wear his mask, but the captain turned the aircraft around and returned to the terminal where four Guardia Civil officers met the plane, and boarded to escort the passenger off quietly.

The flight eventually departed from Madrid around 45 minutes late.

And FINALLY

Paris exhibition THE Arc de Triomphe in Paris is to be wrapped in blue and silver fabric as part of an exhi‐ bition by two artists.

The €14 million exhibition by artists Jeanne‐Claude and Christo will see the monu‐ ment become the latest to be wrapped in fabric after the artists previously covered museums and parliaments.

The exhibition will be on display from September 18 in Paris.

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BBC and Netflix form partnership BUILDING on the existing com‐ mitments of both the BBC and Netflix, the five year partnership has been designed to increase representation of disabled talent both on‐screen and off‐screen, to widen the range of stories produced and give disabled writ‐ ers and creatives greater choice when it comes to the sort of sto‐ ries they wish to tell.

The BBC and Netflix will con‐ sider projects from UK produc‐ ers that have been created or co‐ created by writers who identify as deaf, disabled and/or neuro‐ divergent.

Piers Wenger, BBC Director of Drama, said: “Jack’s powerful, memorable MacTaggart has shone a revealing light onto the extent of the challenges faced by disabled creatives.

“We recognise the need for change and we hope that in coming together the BBC and Netflix have created a funding model which will help level the playing field for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creators in the UK.”

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Check your passports!

BRITS with burgundy passports from before the UK left the EU are being warned to check they are still valid before trav‐ elling due to an expiry date rule change. The new blue pass‐ port design with the lettering ‘BRITISH PASSPORT’ was is‐ sued when the UK left the EU last year, replacing the passport that signified being a member of the EU. The old burgundy passports will now only be valid for ex‐ actly 10 years, and any additional months that were added on (passports issued before the UK left the EU) will no longer be valid. For example, a passport issue date of June 21, 2012, that shows passport expiry date as December 21, 2022, will actually expire on June 21, 2022.

Most countries in the EU require that your passport is valid for six months on the date of return from your holiday, however with some countries it’s three months, meaning the last date you could return on the above example would be December 21, 2021.

And FINALLY

Priceless art BRITISH auction house, Gorringe’s, is putting a long‐lost Canaletto painting up for sale, and is expected to fetch over €169,557 in September. The mid‐18th century paint‐ ing titled Venice, The Dogana from the Bacino di San Mar‐ co, was found hanging in the English home of a recently deceased woman whose mother bought it in 1920.

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GO LOCAL BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS urged its readers to support local busi‐ nesses in the community by go‐ ing local now that the lockdown has ended and for your all your shopping this year, instead of feeding online giants and super‐ stores.

We challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky indepen‐ dent businesses in your area.

Now that the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic appears to be under con‐ trol, it is a good idea to try and support many local businesses by ordering online and making use of any click and collect services they can operate, especially if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or any other restrictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent businesses can help support the local community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is ac‐ tually going.

By shopping at an independent store you’re putting food on a lo‐ cal family’s table, and there is no better time than now to give back to your community by making a small gesture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor lo‐ cal sports teams and in many cas‐

es the small independent stores are actually much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous genera‐ tions and support not just the cur‐ rent owner but the generation before.

For those stores which are new, that extra couple of euros spent there are supporting someone’s dream and ambition, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of mon‐ ey to set up an independent store and compete with the multina‐ tional and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengro‐ cer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neigh‐ bours again.

You could also consider pur‐ chasing gift vouchers from local businesses to help them over the coming weeks, thinking outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas. Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local salon or an online study course for someone looking to change their career path.

As people are struggling with fi‐ nances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too. Whilst it’s

nice to give a glamourous gift per‐ haps pre‐paying a family mem‐ ber’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift.

Helping people alleviate stress and worry, give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the recovery of the local econo‐ my. When we buy local, our mon‐ ey stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways.

First, buying local keeps money circulating within the local econo‐ my.

Studies have shown that local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create locally owned supply chains and invest in their employees.

Data shows that local retailers return 52 per cent of their rev‐ enue back into the local economy, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain retailers.

Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction.

For example, let’s look at a local

farmer growing produce.

First, they sell to a local restau‐ rant, which in turn prepares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its lo‐ cal employees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbourhood hardware store. This example il‐ lustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and communi‐ ties. Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportuni‐ ties for people within our commu‐ nity.

Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees over time. A fantastic example of how to support your local community is with a Charity Gift certificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

Just remember to still follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe in the future.

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New use for greenhouse THE municipality of Garray (Soria) could boast until recently that it hosted ‘the largest rose greenhouse in Europe.’

H owever, the company which owned it, Aleia Roses, went into liquidation, putting more than 200 workers out of employment.

That was a year ago, but now, a new firm, O ndara, has acquired the entire company. Although at first, the new owners wanted to make roses compatible with other

crops, between February and April this year it decided to uproot the rose bushes altogether to focus on ‘the new project’: medicinal cannabis.

In August 2021, the company got the go-ahead when it received a licence from the S panish M edicines Agency (AEMPS) to cultivate three hectares of land and produce medical cannabis.

Sara Lamata, spokesperson for Spain, said they compete with only nine other

companies that have also received the go-ahead to cultivate for medical or scientific purposes.

Full Moon, the American fund to which the company belongs, said that potential clients could be pharma cists that are based in Germany or the U nited K ingdom and if they do well, they will expand, but for now the remaining 11 hectares of the greenhouse will only receive cleaning and maintenance.

Volunteers selected And FINALLY ON August 11, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) authorised the first clinical trials to take place in humans, of a new Spanish Covid‐19 vaccine, the PHH‐1V vac‐ cine from Hipra, a laboratory that has its plant in Girona.

Hospitals received dozens of applications from people interest‐ ed in taking part in the trials, and the selection of the most suit‐ able volunteers to participate in the clinical trial began on August 30 in the Josep Trueta hospitals in Girona and the Clinic de Barcelona.

150

The amount of euros a Spanish WhatsApp scam coupon claims to offer for Mercadona.

‘Let It Be’

THE Beatles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album ‘Let It Be’ with the publication of a special edition that will include unreleased studio recordings and will be released for sale on October 15.

This was confirmed by the band in a statement, accompa‐ nied by a preview of the album with three songs.

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EUROPEAN NIBS DENMARK

FRANCE

Cruise ships

Heroine

DURING the pandemic, different entry rules to Denmark applied for passengers in cars and also on cruise ships, with each person having to be vaccinated. This will cease to be the case however when cruise ships return.

THE American-born French dancer and singer Joséphine Baker will be inducted into the Panthéon, an honour reserved for France’s national heroes, on November 30. The move recognises her courage in actively resisting Nazi Germany during the Second World War as a member of the French Resistance.

THE NETHERLANDS Alcohol free FIGURES released by Nederlandse Brouwers beer sector organisation suggest that year-on-year alcoholic beer consumption has dropped overall due to the closure of bars, but Dutch drinkers have purchased 3 per cent more alcohol-free beer.

NORWAY Anti-oil

BELGIUM

DEMONSTRATIONS on the streets of Oslo by radical environmental group Extinction Rebellion Norway, demanding an end to continued oil exploration saw police arrest 29 activists as a number invaded the government’s Oil Ministry building taking over part of Frogner Park.

Hacker’s delight

FINLAND

RESEARCHERS at Leuven University have been checking out the vulnerability of cheap smart appliances and have found more than 50 weak spots, for example hackers can break into cameras on vacuum cleaners, see what valuables you may have and then sell the information.

Less research

GERMANY

THE Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen has told the Finnish News Agency (STT) that while ongoing research will receive sufficient funding, a decrease in income from the state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus will adversely affect any new project proposals with effect from 2022.

Tea time

SWEDEN

ALTHOUGH Germany appears as number 84 on the list of tea-drinking countries, those living in East Frisia drink more than anyone else in the world, said the Records Institute for Germany. Annual tea consumption there is about 300 litres per capita, compared to 200 litres in the UK.

Honest profit THE Swedish government must repay to a convicted drug dealer 33 bitcoins which were confiscated in 2019 when they were worth 1.4 million krona (€136,000) but are now worth around 14 million krona (€1.367m).

FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Venture Capital VENTURE Capital companies from around the world are taking an interest in investing in Spanish higher educational establishments as they know that a significant proportion of the European Recovery Fund money is to be spent in teaching new technology to the large number of young unemployed.

Stores lost RESEARCH by the commercial property firm CoStar Group reveals that 83 per cent of Britain’s department stores have disappeared in the past five years following the collapse of BHS. There were 467 stores open in 2016 and thanks also to the pandemic, the total has dropped to 79.

French sale SPANISH toll road operator Abertis has sold its 35 per cent stake in Alienor, the concessionaire of the A65 motorway, in the south of France as well as the total holding in Sanef Aquitaine, the company in charge of maintaining the road for €222 million.

More mortgages MONTHLY mortgage data released by the National Institute of Statistics show that property buyers in Spain are returning to the market in their droves The number of mortgages increased 41.2 per cent year-onyear in June, to 37,961, the largest increase since December 2019 and the highest number since before the pandemic with a preference for variable rate rather than fixed rate mortgages.

The amount being borrowed continues to increase and is up by 49 per cent, with the average loan in the region of €140,000 which suggests that property prices are going up as demand grows.

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(€115 million) is the potential bonus that new CEO of Frasers Group who replaces Mike Ashley could receive by 2025 if share price doubles.

Generation of hybrid workers HAVING coped with getting used to working from home during the pandem‐ ic, a new generation of hy‐ brid workers has emerged in the UK. Many British companies have been taking a hard look at the benefits and problems with home work‐ ing and whilst there are a considerable number of jobs where staff have to be on site (for example shops, restaurants, factories), of‐ fice staff in particular may

wish to stay at home.

For an individual there can be significant cost sav‐ ings as there is no need to pay for transport to and from work and for those with a long journey, there is an added benefit of the reduction in travel stress and the fact that they can spend more time with their families.

The downside however is that it becomes easy to lose personal contact with colleagues and it is possible

LEGALLY SPEAKING

that those who turn up at the office may stand higher in the ‘pecking order’ when it comes to promotion as they are constantly on view.

Perhaps the ideal situa‐ tion ‐ this seems to be be‐ coming attractive to some businesses and workers ‐is a hybrid role, whereby staff can choose to vary their place of employment so that they spend some time in the office and some time working at home.

Companies such as Pre‐ mier Foods (who own a number of popular house‐ hold names such as Mr Kipling) and Primark are following this course and the HR director for Premier David Wilkinson told the BBC, “Work is a verb, not a place, and whether it’s for a team meeting or just per‐ sonal preference, our office remains open for anyone who wants to use it.”

Time will tell whether this becomes the norm.

Tax declarations

Who is in charge?

I am having problems to obtain satisfactory an‐ swers to some questions I have in my communi‐ ty. I have asked both the administrator and the president about a dispute I have with my neighbour and got no helpful response. So I have two questions.

1. Who has the most power, the president or the ad‐ ministrator?

2. Should I be paying the same community fees for an empty plot with no water meter or other services as I pay for the plot that has my house on it?

Toy story SPEAKING to the BBC, Gary Grant, owner of 170 Entertainer UK toy stores said prices are likely to be going up for Christmas due to a mixture of supply chain disruption, labour shortages and higher transport costs, and some of the most popular toys may be in short supply.

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A W (Costa del Sol) The presi‐ dent, as elected by the YOU AND THE LAW AGM, has the pow‐ IN SPAIN er to terminate the services of the administrator. In an emergency he can do this on his own. The president is the chief elected official of the community. The administrator is a professional contracted by the community to provide services.

The answer to your second question is, yes. Your com‐ munity fee is based only on the surface area of your property, not on what stands on it. If you build a house on your vacant plot, your fee will not rise.

DAVID SEARL

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

ANDROID phone users take note, the Joker virus has returned after first appearing in 2017 and infect‐ ing mobile phones.

An announcement by the Bel‐ gian Police on their website and via Twitter warned about the re‐ turn of the virus and said “This ma‐ licious program has been detected in eight Play Store applications that Google has suppressed.”

Get your paperwork in order.

WHEN a person dies in Spain, within six months their heirs will have to make a tax declaration regardless of whether or not they have inherited assets. If they received prop‐ erty, they will also have to pay a tax on it.

The IRPF tax declaration must also be done in the name of the deceased.

Within 30 days of a person’s death, the Social Security depart‐ ment must be informed, especially if they were getting a pension.

This can be done online or at any of the Social Security offices.

Failing to do so and continuing to receive any benefits they had can get you into serious trouble.

When a person dies in Spain, their ID number within the coun‐ try will no longer be used for anyone else. You will need to know this number to carry out many of the procedures when a loved one dies, so if you don’t have it, you will need to go to the Nation‐ al Police station and request it.

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Joker virus returns They advised consumers to be cautious about downloading new Android Apps, adding, “You risk a big surprise at the end of the month in your bank account or on your credit card.”

The Joker virus hacks mobile de‐ vices running on Android, target‐

ing bills and authorising opera‐ tions without the user’s knowl‐ edge and can infiltrate text mes‐ sages, contacts and other information available on the in‐ fected device.

Google Play Store has already removed eight suspicious apps.

Low cost airline AS the UK furlough pro‐ gramme comes to an end in September British Airways confirms that it is planning a new low cost subsidiary to run out of Gatwick Airport.

Although supposedly not for public information, a leaked letter seen by the PA News Agency gave details of its plans to return to the cheaper end of the market to compete with the likes of easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz.

At one time, Gatwick (which is due to install a sec‐ ond runway) was a major hub for BA and its European short haul flights, but since the pan‐ demic the majority of flights still running, operate out of Heathrow.

Having tried this before with Go (sold after three years) the new venture is due to start in 2022.

Peseta exchange JUNE 30, 2021 was the cut off date for people to return pe‐ setas to the Bank of Spain and exchange them for euros and the Bank has now announced that 96.8 per cent of the en‐ tire amount of currency still in circulation as at December 31, 2020 has now been accounted for.

It is too late now to ex‐ change any more and if you have any pesetas left over you will have to keep them as sou‐ venirs or give them to the chil‐ dren to play with.

The unredeemed 3.2 per cent (1.575 billion pesetas) still in people’s hands which is worth an estimated €92 mil‐ lion comes as a bonus for the Spanish economy.

These are Auxiliary Message, Ele‐ ment Scanner, Fast Magic SMS, Free CamScanner, Go Messages, Super Message, Super SMS and Travel Wallpapers.

It may well be that there are still other fake Apps around which have not yet been discovered, so all Android phone users need to be very careful about which Apps they choose to download.

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% CHG. 1.317,00 262,80 3.632,0 2.997,0 1.424,00 5.546,0 1.963,0 8.563,0 619,80 599,00 4.150,0 409,60 570,80 566,80 1,308 183,38 726,60 4.785,0 2.229,00 296,20 2.691,5 525,20 166,70 2.655,0 1.828,0 1.541,0 51,06 2.610,0 1.491,00 3.866,0 9.024,0 6.094,0 3.471,0 436,90 793,20 3.172,0 10.175,0 14.145,0 838,80 1.472,20 325,25 2.967,0 1.495,00 2.504,00 390,90 160,36 1.524,50 526,80 4.518,0 2.159,00

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5.178,0 115,80 308,10 2.978,0 706,60 267,50 43,66 7.950,0 828,40 164,70 2.003,00 935,40 217,20 7.934,0 31,93 2.022,00 2.866,0 622,40 1.508,50 5.517,0 2.170,00 574,40 695,40 5.317,0 114,26 7,14 1.431,0 1.431,20 1.427,2 739,20 1.586,50 17,33 3.718,0 1.346,50 1.266,00 2.761,0 1.391,50 1.412,00 15.995,0 1.612,50 1.587,00 453,90 179,80 254,20 310,20 4.045,0 1.043,50 121,62 3.142,0 967,70

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Currency outlook: US dollar soars as risk-off mood prevails, Pound fluctuates on mixed UK data and coronavirus developments

Sterling strengthened at the end of July, climbing to a 3-month high against the euro.

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Euro EUR/GBP: Unchanged at £0.85 EUR/USD: Down from $1.17 to $1.16 Throughout the past month the direction of the euro has been largely determined by its strong negative correlation with the US dollar.

This has resulted in some notable pressure on the single currency in August amid broad support for the US Dollar.

However, the euro has been able to temper its losses in light of some positive EUR data releases, as well as optimism over the EU’s vaccine rollout, which has now reached over 70% of adults in Eu‐ rope.

Looking ahead, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming policy meeting is likely to be a key focus for EUR investors. Expect to see the euro fal‐ ter if the ECB maintains its current dovish bias.

Pound GBP/EUR: Unchanged at €1.16 GBP/USD: Down from $1.37 to $1.36 The pound has traded in a wide range over the past month, in response to mixed coronavirus headlines and uneven UK data releases.

Sterling strengthened at the end of July, climb‐ ing to a three‐month high against the euro on the back of positive UK coronavirus statistics.

This upside was reinforced in the first week of August, following some surprisingly hawkish for‐ ward guidance from the Bank of England (BoE), in which it suggested ‘some modest tightening of monetary policy’ may be necessary if the UK eco‐ nomic recovery maintains its current pace.

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US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from £0.72 to £0.73 USD/EUR: Up from €0.84 to €0.85 Apart from closing July on the defensive in re‐ sponse to a dovish rate decision by the Federal Re‐ serve, the US dollar has broadly strengthened over the past four weeks, amidst a souring market mood.

This deterioration of market sentiment has been primarily driven by a sharp rise in coron‐ avirus cases in many parts of the world, which has dampened global growth prospects.

However, this risk‐off trend accelerated sharply in mid‐August following the publication of the minutes from the Fed’s July policy meeting, which revealed the Fed has begun formal discussions re‐ garding the tapering of its bond purchases.

The prospect of the US central bank withdraw‐ ing its stimulus at the same time that the global re‐ covery looks to be faltering, spooked investors and redoubled demand for the safe‐haven US dol‐ lar.

Looking ahead, the immediate focus for USD investors will be the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, in which they will be looking for more clarity over the Fed’s tapering plans.

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2 - 8 September 2021

The bin of shame

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT I THINK Biden should be impeached.

Unfortunately that would open the door for Kamala Harris, which could be infinitely worse. The truth is the left wing woke culture is now running the Western world.

This delusional clique believes that the rest of us should think exactly as they do ‐ and all those who dare to assume otherwise are evil. Wokes are something like the flower power participants of the ‘60s.

We too gullibly imagined that peace and love would prevail and pushing flowers down the barrels of the rifles of soldiers would protect us more than bullets. At that time, if our opinions of how society should be administered had been allowed to materialise, the Western world as we know it would no longer exist. Luckily, we did briefly come to our senses.

Unfortunately, in this day and age, through the advent of the internet and social media, the dogmatists of the present have been able to attain powers the generation of the ‘60s could only dream of ‐ and it is a disaster. To think that this incompetent lot in the White House is naïve enough to believe that the Taliban has changed its ways and will now bring peace

DELUSIONAL: Biden’s speech was an insult to our intelligence.

and democracy to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan and ‐ wait for it ‐ take an active interest in the prevention of global warming! ‐ is actually quite frightening.

Be assured, we can now brace ourselves for the news of mass executions, unspeakable atrocities and the crushing of

women’s rights beyond our darkest imaginings. Biden’s pathetic attempt to appear the marauding avenger in his ‘we will hunt you down’ speech was nothing more than an insult to the intelligence of all who have already suffered through his bunch of inept pretentious individuals.

Lobbing a few indiscriminate bombs in Daesh’s direction won’t hack it. The only members of this murderous mob he will be able to even get close to ‘hunting down’ will be the perpetrator when he meets bits of him in the Hades afterlife. Yet another example of woke ineptitude was this

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administration’s decision to give the Taliban information of those who had worked for them, ‘so they could be given easier access at the checkpoints.’ This was nothing more than handing the enemy a death list, rather like giving the Nazis a record of all the French resistance fighters so they could board transport to a friendly country.

In their usual way of extricating themselves from the mire, Biden’s lot has cynically tried to blame Trump for this disaster. It’s simply not true. Yes. Trump did broker the deal to leave. But Trump was the un‐woke devil we knew. He was an unscrupulous businessman, chasing Afghanistan’s vast reserves of Lithium.

Biden’s Democrats incited this wholly unnecessary, disastrous fast tracked departure in a cold blooded PR effort to gain brownie points by announcing the ‘victorious’ withdrawal of all American troops on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Well thanks to them, another 13 of their heroic young men will never see their homeland or loved ones again. The whole devious leftie lot of ‘em should be relegated to the political bin of shame. Never to rise again!

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Simply Salsa

MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING

WHEN I think of Salsa dancing I envision the fab‐ ulous dance scene in Grease with John Travolta gyrating with a hot Latina lady. Not a dance I thought I’d ever be able to master. However, if you find the right teacher, which I have, it can be simple, super fun and very, very good for the fig‐ ure and far more appealing than working out at a gym.

A friend of mine started taking lessons a few years back but I didn’t really think it was my thing, although I had ballroom and Latin‐Ameri‐ can dancing lessons for many years as a child. I had been taken with learning to dance mainly because of a bronze statue I saw being present‐ ed when I was a toddler; I had wanted one.

Ironically the year I passed the final exams at the age of 14 or 15 was the year they stopped awarding the statues. My dad bought me a limit‐ ed‐edition painting of a ballet dancer in compen‐ sation, but I hadn’t done ballet! A huge disap‐ pointment and probably the last time I danced ‘properly’.

Salsa was not one of the dances I had learnt and I was quite nervous to start as I’m quite clumsy with my feet. Happily, I soon realised

Private Salsa lessons with Ankie and teacher Louis. that although I don’t remember much about my dance years, my body seems to recall how to hold and position my arms and spin from place to place as if on automatic pilot. Our teacher

Louis is also very patient and doesn’t care if we make mistakes; he just wants us to have fun and not get overwhelmed with the process. His mis‐ sion is not just to get us dancing by ourselves as

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quickly as possible by showing us the basic steps, that form basic patterns that once put together have us dancing, but for us to enjoy every mo‐ ment of the process.

As I understand it the male role in the dance is far more demanding than for us ladies as they really do have to lead for the whole thing to work. The man has to keep to the specific beat of the music, whilst planning which moves and turns to incorporate whilst guiding their partner with all types of gentle hand pushes, arm posi‐ tions and side steps, all the while doing the dance steps themselves. Perhaps this is why ap‐ parently there are fewer men than women that take up Salsa lol.

Even so, with regular classes or at least a few private sessions with a good instructor it can open up a whole world of dancing and socialis‐ ing and a great way to shake our booty into shape and boost our stamina.

I’m so very grateful to Ankie for getting me in‐ volved in her lessons when someone dropped out. I really wouldn’t have gone otherwise and I do feel like I’m very much in my ‘salsa’.

(PS. ‘Estar en su salsa’ is a Spanish saying which literally translates ‘to be in your sauce’, but means ‘to be in one’s element’).

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Do you have to have a lawyer in Spain? according to the Spanish law you can represent yourself in court claims up to€2,000 but, again, to count on someone who knows the rules of the game that you are playing makes in most cases, the difference between winning and losing.

In the biggest part of the rest of the court cases, a registered lawyer has to represent you, as a guarantee that your interests are protected by a professional who has studied law at university for five years and has passed a formation period before being able to advise clients.

If you do decide that you would like a lawyer to help you, you have a huge choice. Ensure that you have their number so you can check that they can legally practise. If you want us at Just Law Solicitors here in Spain to help you, we would be happy to do so.

CONSULAR MATTERS AFTER 30 years in the legal profes‐ sion and as Consul for Denmark I of‐ ten get asked do I have to have a lawyer here in Spain?

Well you will not be surprised when I say it isn’t a yes or no answer.

The short answer is it depends on the case.

For all the matters that you do not need a Court or a Tribunal, no you don’t. I’ve never stated or implied that being legally represented is a re‐ quirement under Spanish law for ex‐ tra judicial matters. You are free to conduct all your extra judicial legal matters in Spain on your own. Just like some people cut their own hair and do their own gardening, some people choose to represent them‐ selves.

So for example if you’re applying for a visa, residencia or residency, making a will, completing a tax re‐

LEGAL HELP: Make sure that your lawyer is legally able to practise. turn or buying a property here in Spain, you don’t need a Spanish so‐ licitor. In fact there is nothing in Spain which states you actually have to have a lawyer for these matters.

On the other hand, to have a lawyer (I am not talking about con‐ sultants, experts, advisors or persons with experience) advising you re‐ garding your legal matters is a guar‐

antee that your interests will be pro‐ tected by a professional, duly regis‐ tered, regulated, insured and quali‐ fied.

For judicial matters, for example,

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NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

EVER been to an IKEA with your partner and had a bust‐up afterwards? According to an LA‐based clinical psychologist, this is almost inevitable because underlying relationship is‐ sues strained by lockdowns bubble to the surface when couples choose furniture.

As soon as you walk into IKEA, she claims, “The store literally becomes a map of relation‐ ship nightmares, one person putting stuff in the cart and the other taking it out. I see argu‐ ments all the time. You see it escalate and people storming off. Walking through the kitchens brings up touchy subjects, like who does most of the cooking. Then you get to the children’s section, which opens up another set of issues. And that’s before you’ve even tried assembling anything.”

IKEA came up so often in her counselling sessions she now uses it as a relationship tool.

She often ‘tasks couples with putting together a large piece of furniture at home and report‐ ing back on how it went.’ If they’re still to‐ gether the following week, they discuss how they got on. Then she bills them.

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WHERE CAN YOU GET A SELFASSEMBLY FLATPACK DIVORCE KIT?

FLAT PACK: Couples are tasked with putting together pieces of furniture.

A recent study concluded that the labyrinth of an IKEA showroom is ingeniously designed to coax its customers into buying as much flat‐ packed furniture as possible (thereby increas‐ ing the likelihood of arguments?) the compa‐

ny’s success due, in part, to confusing its cus‐ tomers into submission. It found that the weaving yellow path leaves customers disori‐ entated with no idea where the exit lies. So, more S&M than M&S?

Though that aspect’s likely to change! Ikea is trialling a new layout that could signal the end of the well‐trodden store route since it now wants customers to be ‘part of the furni‐ ture’ in a more immersive experience.

When all’s said and done, however, IKEA’s only about shopping for, and assembling, fur‐ niture. It’s just stuff. If a couple can’t cope with that, how the heck are they going to cope with real problems later in life. Like sav‐ ing enough for a home and retirement; coping with possible job loss; dealing with serious health issues or caring for elderly parents with dementia?

Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Be‐ trayal’, ‘The Girl in the Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red Dress’, ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora‐johnson.net) available online as eBook (€0.99; £0.99), Ap‐ ple Books, paperback and audiobook. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Neater Heater want “Squirrels” as customers

R I C H A R D a n d T o n y f r o m N E AT E R H EAT E R a r e u r g i n g a l l o u r r e a d e r s t o start preparing for next winter now.

“We really want people to imitate SQUIRRELS” said Tony. “As we know; all the other woodland creatures just laze about in the summer, relaxing. So when the winter comes they have to furiously compete with each other for the scraps left over or hide‐away and hibernate, waiting for next summer. But not the squirrels! Squirrels plan for the winter by hoarding nuts, berries and seeds in the summer, so when winter comes they are well prepared for it, and are able to enjoy themselves on those nice bright winter days when the sun does come out. They are obviously the wisest creatures in the wood. And that is what we want our customers to be.”

“What Tony is trying to say” interject‐ ed Richard, “is that when winter finally arrives in Spain, northern Europe has been cold for months. This means that Chilly Czechs, Frozen Fins and Shivering

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Tarifa: Paradise found in the south GHOST town in winter and a surfing paradise in summer, nowhere in Spain is the seasonal swing more emphatic than in Tarifa. Boasting some of the best beaches, not in Spain or Europe, but in the world, the seaside town comes alive in spring, making it a hugely popular day out for Costa del Sol families at this time of year.

A trip to Tarfia takes you out of Malaga Province and into Cadiz and Spain’s southern Atlantic coastline. But it is surprisingly close to the Costa del Sol, just 45 minutes along the A-7 from Marbella, or 90 minutes from Malaga. Those times depend on the traffic but, with it being a straight road almost all the way, Tarifa is easily the wildest destination right on the doorstep.

Beaches, surfing and other adventure sports are the main reasons people come to Tarifa.

A wander around the historic old town is an enjoyable treat by itself, with plenty of Moroccan inspired restaurants to choose from. Of course many also come to take the short ferry trip from

TARIFA: Beach paradise right on your doorstep.

Tarifa port to Tangier. North Africa is so close you can see it on a clear day.

The easiest to reach and most popular beach is Los Lances which is almost 8km long and very rarely crowded. A walk along the beach and back would easily be a day’s work itself. Beyond Los Lances is Valdevaqueros which is even longer and, being on the Atlantic, much windier. Both are kitesurfing havens where world championships are often held.

If the beaches are a little too vast for your taste, or the weather doesn’t permit sun-

bathing, Tarifa has plenty of cultural options up its sleeve.

There is the Guzman Castle which is more than 1,000 years old and considered one of the best preserved medieval castles in Spain. Likewise the gothic San Mateo church is a terrific place to explore, as are the Roman ruins of Bolonia, a small fishing village just a few kilometres away.

Animal lovers can take up horse riding on the beach for the afternoon, or even whale watching as part of special guided tours from May to September.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Positive step forward SCIENTIFISTS claim to have discovered why decades of studies have failed to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Previous attempts to find a treatment focused on the toxic build‐up of protein clumps, known as amyloid beta, in a patient’s brain.

This accumulation slowly destroys neurons and causes memory loss and confusion.

But researchers at King’s College in London argue that once these clumps have formed, it is too late for med‐ ication to make a difference.

They claim that by target‐ ing the little‐known protein that causes the clusters to de‐ velop significantly improves signs of Alzheimer’s in mice.

Drug treatments that work on blocking this protein are already available in Japan and China for stroke.

Scientisits found that the disease’s progressions works like a circuit.

BUILD UP: The accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain destroys neurons.

When the amyloid‐beta starts to join together in the sufferer’s brain, it starts to break down nerve cells.

This causes these cells to produce more amyloid‐beta.

A study spokesperson said that a ‘vicious positive feed‐ back loop’ exists in which the protein drives its own pro‐ duction. And once this ‘loop’ gets out of control, drugs are no longer effective.

Healthy additions SUPPLEMENTS have grown more popular over the years with a number of studies claim‐ ing their benefits for a number of different health conditions.

Calcium is vital for healthy bones, which play an important part in a person’s health as they provide structure for the body, perfect organs and anchor mus‐ cles. Poor bone health can result in osteoporosis, which can make them more prone to breaking.

With age, the intestines ab‐ sorb less calcium from the diet, and the kidneys become less ef‐ ficient at conserving it. As a re‐ sult, the body can steal calcium from bone for a variety of im‐ portant metabolic functions.

Experts claim the memory can be protected as early as possible with a fish oil supple‐

ment which are packed with omega‐3s, specifically docosa‐ hexaenoic (DHA), which help improve the way brain func‐ tions and increase new cell growth.

And vitamin D supplements can help to lower the risk of heart disease. Anybody over the age of four should take 10 mi‐ crograms each day.

He added that this could be why so many Alzheimer’s drug trials have proved un‐ successful.

The team of researchers believe pharmaceutical devel‐ opers should target the pro‐ tein Dkk1, which stimulated the production of amyloid‐ beta.

Tests on mice, which were treated with the Dkk1‐ blocking drug fasudil for two weeks, showed a dramatic re‐ duction in their levels of the protein.

The scientists now plan to investigate if fasudil, which is an approved drug for other conditions, could boost brain health and prevent cognitive decline in people with early stage Alzheimer’s.

Around 500,000 people in the UK are affected by Alzheimer’s, the most com‐ mon form of dementia.

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THE Body Shop, Dove, and ani‐ mal protection groups are calling on the EU to defend Europe’s ban on animal testing.

The companies are now hop‐ ing to collect one million signa‐ tures to save cruelty‐free cos‐ metics in Europe after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced it would re‐ quire new animal tests on ingre‐ dients used in cosmetics.

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Inflammation - the good and the bad

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IF you’ve ever had an injury get swollen and in‐ flamed, the Latin root for inflammation ‐ ‘I set alight’ makes perfect sense!

The good When you are first injured inflammation is an im‐ portant part of your body’s self‐defence: 1. Higher temperatures prevent infection 2. It stops you moving the injured body part ‐ like a cast.

The problem with inflammation is when it carries on too long or occurs without the injury (as in some autoimmune disorders).

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THERE’S an Illegal Party in Estepona with the blessing of the council as Audiometrica Records take over the bullring from 7pm on Saturday September 4.

This is a techno party with that special title and there will be a fusion of progressive styles, with African traits and electronic trends with the headline act being Turkish twins Lunar Plane prior to their return to perform in Turkey and then Russia.

They are supported by an unbeatable crew, perhaps the best‐known being Martin Strauts plus eight top DJs. Lunar Plane was founded by identical twin brothers, Emre and Mert Altinok who discov‐ ered their passion for producing music while developing an electronic music streaming platform in 2014.

Fuelled by their strong academic back‐ ground and passion for music, the twins ex‐ perimented with melodic techno, progressive house and electronica. As they discovered their unique style, the brothers produced a

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Illegal Party at the bullring

TECHNO PARTY: The Altinok brothers are Lunar Plane. signature sound of emotional ethnic melodies accompanied by strong driving basslines, or‐ ganic groovy drums, and deep ritualistic vo‐ cals.

As a result, more than 40 of their tracks have charted globally and in less than five years, Lunar Plane has become one of the

most prominent artists in the electronic music scene and they have remixed tracks by Moby, Sander Van Doorn, Teenage Mutants and many more at the request of the individual artists.

Tickets cost €30 and can be obtained at www.ticketentradas.com.

International Club Estepona OPEN day at the International Club Es‐ tepona (ICE) on Sunday October 3 wel‐ comes all who are English speakers and are looking to mix with others.

Technically it should properly be referred to as Club Sierra Bermeja Socio‐Cultural de Estepona from which the name Siberme is the shorter version, but it is really known by members as ICE and has its own clubhouse which was purchased in 2001.

With several hundred members, the two‐storey building (with lift) has its own bar and outside swimming pool and a whole host of activities for members as well as lunch every Thursday and regular

visits outside of the club.

There is an English language library, a se‐ lection of DVDs that may be borrowed as well as access to a computer with WiFi and for those who enjoy testing their skills, you can even enjoy a jigsaw or two.

Naturally there are some restrictions as to what can take place due to the pandem‐ ic, but some of the groups previously organ‐ ised by ICE include Spanish lessons, keep fit and advice on using computers and there are plenty of groups for bridge, canasta and mahjong.

ICE has its own amateur dramatic group and there has been regular choir practice,

golfing days, visits to local towns, in fact whatever your interest there is bound to be someone else with similar taste.

If you want to find out more, enjoy a free drink and get to chat with many of the club members, visit the clubhouse situated at Urbanisation Bahia Dorada entrance 4 or 5, Km149 on the A‐7, Estepona 29860 be‐ tween midday and 2pm on Sunday October 3.

You can see more about the history of the club at https://www.theiceclub.es or visit their Facebook page.

Membership currently costs €35 per an‐ num with a one off €20 registration fee.

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Freddie Mercury along with Cher Credit: Gary Goodmaze

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ROCK CONCERT: Gary Goodmaze is an exceptional Freddie Mercury Tribute.

ALTHOUGH there is regular live music in the Live Lounge, La Sala Banus has a special tribute to Freddie Mercury and Cher on November 11.

That might seem a long way ahead but with entry costing just €12 and capacity possibly still having to be reduced, it is advisable to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The show features Gary Goodmaze and Michelle Daniels as Freddie Mercury and Cher, in what is effectively a mini‐rock con‐ cert For more than a decade, Gary Goodmaze has been perform‐ ing his tribute to Queen’s iconic frontman either as a solo act or with a full band and his shows have received rave reviews, mak‐ ing London‐based Gary one of the most sought‐after Freddies in Europe.

Gary is very proud to have the accolade of being the only Freddie Mercury Tribute to play in Zanzibar, the birth place of the rock legend.

Michelle Daniels is equally as convincing as the Goddess of Pop with her incredible stage presence and superb voice, as well as a wardrobe that emulates everything that is quintessentially Cher.

This show starts at 8pm until 11pm on Thursday November 11, so make your reservation by calling 952 814 145 or email reservations@lasalabanus.com.

Another great event takes place earlier in the year where for €10 you can enjoy a full Abba Tribute on the evening of Tuesday August 31 at the same venue.

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1980s pop rock rules

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Masters of Mestizo

E N J OY one night of great music in Malaga with the Masters of Mestizo, legendary seven‐piece Granada band Eskorzo who were formed in 1996.

Their music laid the founda‐ tions of the ‘Mestizo’ move‐ ment, fusing styles as diverse as Latin music, rock, ska, funk and African rhythms and their lyrics are often based on contro‐ versial social issues such as racism and war, themes which run through their eight albums.

They are due to appear at the Teatro Cer‐ vantes in Malaga City on Sunday October 17 with tickets costing €25.55 including booking fee.

With the pandemic, the band took the opportunity to devise, design and create a repertoire and a show to take their music to unique places.

After 100 concerts in five countries and two continents with ‘Cannibal Alert’, the band was planning something special and different to celebrate their 25th anniversary and not even the pandemic has

changed its plans.

For this year’s ‘A Fuego Suave’ tour, the septet has be e n w o r king for the last few months to deconstruct each song in its repertoire and r e c o n ‐

ceive its staging.

‘A Fuego Suave’ is an immer‐ sive, conceptual show with at‐ tention to detail. The result is an Eskorzo like never seen before that has captivated many.

‘7 vientos’ their latest single is an emotionally very impor‐ tant song for the band, they wrote it when they were confined last year, at a diffi‐ cult time for everyone and also f o r them. “ W e are sev‐ en com‐ panions in the band, seven friends, seven winds that force‐ fully push forward this common dream that is Eskor‐ zo,” said Tony Moreno (singer) about the song.

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BACK gigging now that live music is allowed, Va‐ lencian band Green Cov‐ ers are once again giving great value for money with their three‐for‐one performance.

The event which is not to be missed will take place at the open‐air au‐ ditorium at the top of Parque la Paloma in Ar‐ royo de la Miel on September 18 and kicks off at 8pm when the doors open and the bands appear at 9pm.

This time they play the music of Depeche Mode and The Cure as well as what they refer to as an 80s hour where they run t h r o u g h m u s i c b y O M D, H u m a n L e a g u e , A‐ H a U l ‐ travox and Soft Cell.

Tickets cost €20 plus booking fee if booked in advance and €23 on the night.

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You join as a pet and homeowner mem‐ ber, for this there is a small annual fee. You get ID checked for safety and then build your advert saying when you are going on holiday. House‐sitters are mailed your ad‐

vert, they respond and then you choose whom you would like to care for your pets.

What makes HouseSitMatch unique?

The careful checking of all our members makes us unique. Unlike other house‐sit‐ ting and pet‐sitting networks, at Housesit match.com we ID check all our members.

We also offer house‐sitters a police and background check on registration. We do this because it makes our network safer and helps us maintain a high bar for house‐ sitters caring for your precious pets and homes. Please check our Trustpilot reviews online to see what our clients say about our service.

Trustpilot Testimonials ‐ 4.8 / 5 Excel‐ lent rating (New Trustpilot rating scale) Here’s what members have said about us ‐ HouseSitMatch found us a perfect house‐sitter…

HouseSitMatch found us a perfect house‐sitter while we were away in Cana‐ da and we were delighted with the care and attention that House SitMatch took in helping us find the right person.

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Please register online via our website www.Housesitmatch.com ‐ Choose a membership plan ‐ Please note prices go up soon so sign up now on subscription to secure these prices: • Standard (DIY option) = £69 pa • Premium (with support at each step) = £89 pa

Ever snapped your pet doing something fun - share it with us and you could win!

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BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered.

Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (288894)

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for large glazed areas to reflect heat / glare and stop furniture fading and still keep the view. SAVE HEAT IN THE WINTER to improve your living environment. ian@solar shadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (290765)

BUILDING SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares. Installation and repairs.

Quality machines.

Ecosense movement sensors supplied and fitted from 100 Euros. For other energy-saving products visit www.coolandcosy.es.

952 935 513. We are Junta de Andalucia authorised installers as the new law states (real decreto 115/2017). On the Costa del Sol since 1993 (283965) ECONOCOOL – Top quality air-conditioning installed from only €495 with a 3 year guarantee. Service, Repairs & ReGas from €75. Top Quality Installations. All Areas Covered.

Chris – 662 427 396 econo cool@hotmail.es (293186) MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es (292440) AIR-CONDITIONING installations in all makes and models. Torremolinos to Marbella & Inland. Reasonable prices. Call Frank 650 561 629 (292594)

AWNINGS ACE OF SHADES – All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design T1(101730)

BLINDS ACE OF SHADES – Vertical, Venetian, Roman, Roller, Wooden blinds, various colours available, also black-out blinds. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730)

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Private classes available. Enrol now. Also Translations undertaken calahondalanguage@ gmail.com Tel: 636 413 187 (293617)

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JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (289939) www.handymanservices.e s Electrician, plumbing, construction, painting. Innovation. ROT deduction for Swedish, Sotogrande to Marbella 648 712 530 (290809) GENERAL BUILDER, Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available (292445) SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas.com for more details or call 635 999 765 / 666 960 262 (289049) HAWKS SL Commercial & Residential. Improvement, Manage, Build, Design.

Free Estimate, Fast Service, Reliable. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Glasswork etc Ramin +34 635 204 123 info@hawksmbd.com (293571) R.K.S CONSTRUCTION Full reforms. Roofing. Plastering.

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HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL h o u s e c l e a ra n c e m a n @ h o t mail.com (291967)

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE CARS WANTED

PRIVATE collector will buy your Gold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662) ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (293079) WE buy your Diamonds, Gold and Silver. Best prices. 643 658 288 (292318)

CAR HIRE ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. www. alhrentacar.com - TLF: 638 846 909 or reser vasalhrentacar@gmail. com (292446)

CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)

CHARITY

CARE SERVICES CARE WORKER fully qualified been working in UK with Dementia old age & learning disabilities available from 1st October anything considered 20€ per hour call +44 7503 741 838 (293723) If you can read it, so can your clients.

Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean.

Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (290739) CONEJO CLEANING & Property Management.

Est. over 25 years. Rentals management, one off cleans. New Property set up service. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.conejocleaning.com (293382) Starlight Cleaning Services. All types of cleaning.

Any size of property. All Areas.

Residential & Holiday Lets.

Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a professional Chimney Sweeping service.

682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (292588)

DECORATORS

CARAVANS CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)

CHURCH SERVICES

CHILDRE & FAMILY BABY AND CHILD WHISPERER Lack of sleep? Unsettled baby? Challenging child behaviour? Stressful home life? Advice on all things parenting including sleep and behaviour packages. w w w . m a a t f a m i l y. c o m info@maatfamily.com +34602 472 460 (292950)

CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (286296)

RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators. All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities. Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction. Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rainbowpinturas.com (292646) PRO PAINTERS. All trades.

Inside, outside. Plasterboard & coving. Tlf 635913885 (292673) ATD DECOR. British Painter.

30 Years’ Experience. Punctual. Great Rates. Call for free quote. 603 132 783 (293195)

DOMESTIC APP REP DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (286296)

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655) CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. www.de satorosclearflow Facebook: DesatorosClearflow (292924)

ELECTRICIANS LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (293499) ALL TYPES of certified Electrical work undertaken Torremolinos to Marbella & Inland Call Frank 650 561 629 (292594)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (293076) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small.

Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

FOR SALE WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

FUNERALS

CLASSIFIEDS FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals.

697 511 071 (293079)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com (288828)

IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables.

New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon.

Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (292929)

GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (292658)

GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hot mail.co.uk www.2waygates. com (290738) ELECTRIC gate installations, repairs, servicing & refurbishment. High speed gate systems, intercoms & accessories. For free estimates & expert advice, please contact Darren on 856 140 022, Whatsapp +447521 141 008 or visit www.marbella-gates.com (292595)

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Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbella. es 609 347 086 (291538)

CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice.

652 291 224 www.body work.es (291527)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves. Top Quality. 0034 952 663 141/0034 670 409 759. info@envirocarespain.com www.envirocarespain.com (292294)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples.

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INSURANCE

HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs.

Used good Hot Tubs for sale.

691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (292436)

HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (293079)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure. com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsminsurance.biz for a quotation (293388)

2 - 8 September 2021 KARAOKE KARAOKE To Buy or Update Your Songs in ALL Languages. 664 540 154 (293700)

LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOFSPAIN. COM CONTACT DAREN

MISCELLANEOUS GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (292598)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) If you can read it, so can your clients.

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MOTORING

GLASS CURTAINS

FULL set of irons never used, plus ping putter. Offers for the lot. 625 908 687 (293391)

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality.

0034 952 663 141 / 0034670 409 759 info@envirocarespain.com www.envirocarespain.com (292294)

MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mos quitonick.ws (292605)

MOTORING FOR SALE ROBERTSON CARS...would like to thank all of my past, present & future clients for their continued support over the last 32 years here in Spain. Especially the last few months through these difficult times. Stay safe and outdrive everyone. www.robertsoncarsspain.com AUTOMATIC / DIESEL MERCEDES B200 2015 ONLY 93,000KMS. Approx. 57,000 miles private golfing lady owner, stunning wine colour with diamond cut alloys & immaculate condition, parking sensors, Bluetooth, 5 door high seating position which is great for bad knees and backs. Everything you want.

Magnificent Mercedes €16,995... see photos on www.robertsoncars-spain.com (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785 / 952 832 173 SALE… SALE… SALE… VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2, 2013, ITV till AUGUST 2022, Silver with black interior, only 125,000kms (approx.

77,000miles). Private lady owner, air-con, CD Player, 5 door, hatchback, it is a Volkswagen no need to say more, must go Polo....WAS...€7,250 ...NOW... €6,995. See photos on www.robertsoncarsspain.com phone 952 832 173 / (whatsapp) 608 658 785

SUMMER SAVERS 4x4 AUTOMATIC KIA SPORTAGE 2006 low kms. Sits at golf course waiting on low handicap private golfing owner, outdrive everyone in this super sportage, Champagne gold, 5 door, air-con, only used as holiday car, PUTT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVING SEAT....€6,995.

See photos on www.robertson cars-spain.com or (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785/ 952 832 173 FABULOUS FIAT 500 2014, 1.2 LOUNGE Panoramic glass roof, white, air-con, CD, only 80,000kms (approx 50,000 miles), great wee town car easy to park, lovely private lady owner has looked after this baby, ITV till 2022... little car big personality ... €7,995. See photos on www.robertsoncarsspain.com (whatsapp) Samantha 608 658 785/ 952 832 173 SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com NEW Cars and SUVs coming soon please check our web page billbradycars.com.

PRICE Slashed Great Value Toyota Aygo 2013 From private owner only only 44’000 Klm. ( 27’000 Mls) New ITV. ( MOT ) Just been serviced looks great in silver WAS 5’500€ Now Only 4’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com EXCELLENT small family car Toyota Aygo 2016 (New Model) from private owner only 19’000Klm (12’000 Mls ) Reversing camera, alloy wheels , and much more this car has to seen for this low price of only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC / Diesel Seat Toledo 19 TDI. 2007 From private owner 5 door with very large boot space alloy wheels great work horse for only 2’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com

GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels.

Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)

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MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a highquality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available.

Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)

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DIESEL Mini Clubman ALL-4 2018 Bought and serviced by BMW Only 31’000 Klm ( 19’000 Mls. ) 6 Speed G/ Box, Bluetooth, all round sensors cruise control and lots more great saving at only 19’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com AUTOMATIC Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Inj. 2013 5 Door 38’000 Klm. ( 24’000 Mls ) sat-nav, cruise control, Bluetooth, parking sensors, alloy wheels and lots more a great business or family car for only 6’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com AUTOMATIC VW Polo 1.2 TSI Bluemotion. 5 door from private owner 36’000 Klm. (22’000 Mls) bought from VW Fuengirola Parking sensors, alloy wheels this is a very scarce car so be quick its only 9’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com TOYOTA PRIUS SELF CHARGING HYBRID 5 DOOR HATCHBACK EXECUTIVE MODEL AUTOMATIC Air-Con, Power Steering, All round Electric Windows, keyless entry, 2Keys, satnav, blue-tooth, CD player, Black, full beige leather interior, Multi-function steering wheel, Rear parking sensor with camera, Rear privacy glass, full Toyota service history, ITV Jan 2022, Privately owned from new, Superb Condition, 6,500€. CONTACT: 601 633 166 (293748) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance.

Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work.

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (292503) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (292645)

WANTED ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects.

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (292427)

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All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or WhatsApp 687 049 592 (293608) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, S A M E D AY 6 8 5 5 2 4 9 2 1 (290739)

IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@live.co. uk (290739)

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (293731)

NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (293730)

PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s.

Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)

PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (289652)

PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-anddog-world.com (293607)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfounda tion@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, closed to visitors from Sunday 18th July until Sunday 5th September. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you

may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horseres cuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00.

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers.

We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference.

You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us.

For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

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Jaguar XF - from waft to sport mode, it’s a delight!

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack AS marques go few can match Sir William Lyon’s Jaguar, es‐ pecially when you consider he began building sidecars in Blackpool. In its modern incarnation Jaguar is now one of the com‐ panies that’s leading the charge to electri‐ fication. Their aim is to have a complete‐ ly electric range by the middle of the decade, their start being the acclaimed iPace.

My Jaguar drive was the long standing, non‐electric, XF. It’s a car that began life in 2008 and which has seen evo‐ lution rather than revolution in its modernisation. Sharper lines, a visually lower stance and a deeper front grille give today’s XF a mean and impos‐ ing stance. Finished in metallic grey with a black interior the test car certainly enhanced this look, especially with the

Impressive comfort and quality.

Facts at a Glance Model: Jaguar XF R-Dynamic HSE AWD Engine: 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol developing 300PS with all-wheel-drive Gears: 8-speed automatic Price: €52,121/£44,760 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 5.8 seconds/Maximum Speed 250 kph (155 mph) Economy: 8.6 l/100km (32.9 mpg) combined driving - WLTP Emissions: 193 g/km - WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

external black pack.

As always Jaguar don’t stint on the standard equipment and my R Dynamic HSE doesn’t dis‐ appoint on the techni‐ cal or com‐ fort front.

At €52,121 (£44,760) it’s some‐ what of a bargain in the sector.

Although on‐ ly a 2.0‐litre, four‐cylinder engine under the bonnet it’s a powerful one that propels the XF past the benchmark 60 mph in 5.8 sec‐ onds and on to 155 mph.

Add all‐wheel‐drive and this is a Jaguar that runs as well as its four‐legged namesake, al‐ beit with more longevity than the big cats in the wild who are sprinters rather than marathon runners.

I’m a fan of more tradition‐ al, lighter and arguably more British interior style rather

than the dark hues of my test car. That said it didn’t detract from the impressive comfort and quality of the XF’s interior.

I criticised the original XE and XF for what I saw as a drop in quality.

That has certainly been rec‐ tified and the XF feels like it is back where it belongs on that side of the quality equation.

There’s also a lesson for digiti‐ sation obsessives in car design, it doesn’t have to be compli‐ cated and can be intuitive, as the XF demonstrates perfectly.

On the road the XF doesn’t disappoint and despite a mere four cylinders retains a com‐ mendably refined air. With ride options ranging from sport to waft mode, it’s a de‐ light. On the debit side, the XF isn’t that spacious considering its size.

There are also still traces of cheaper plastics that should never be allowed inside a Jaguar! Overall though this is a car that acquits itself with con‐ siderable aplomb and which can happily park on my drive any time.

Road will charge cars A GERMAN firm called Mag‐ ment is developing a system that will allow electric cars to get their batteries charged as they drive along the road, with a new wireless technology that is being pioneered, and it might be rolled out soon in the US state of Indiana.

Mauricio Esguerra, CEO of Magment, said of the system under development, “This pro‐ ject is a real step forward to‐ wards the future of dynamic wireless charging, that will un‐ doubtedly set the standard for affordable, sustainable, and effi‐ cient transportation electrifica‐ tion.”

With one of the main draw‐ backs to the use of electric cars as yet being the autonomy, and the charging times, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has decided to deal with this factor head‐on, and is going to start by burying electri‐ fied wire coils along the road surface that create a magnetic field, in a similar way to how wireless charging stations for mobile phones and tablets are designed.

For this system to be effec‐ tive, cars will then need to have a receiver coil installed, which would collect the charge from the road surface as they travel along it, becoming magnetised and drawing electricity from the coils themselves.

According to Magment, in charge of designing and in‐ stalling the technology, work could begin as soon as late sum‐ mer and is expected to take three phases.

With copper prices currently being very expensive, Magment has come up with the idea of us‐ ing recycled ferrite, which, ac‐ cording to Singularity Hub, their researchers believe can help

their system “achieve transmis‐ sion efficiency of up to 95 per cent, and be built at standard road‐building installation costs,” with two laboratory tests planned to take place, which, if successful, could see the start of production quite soon.

In a testament to how rapidly technology is advancing in the field of electric vehicles, re‐ searchers working on charging roads at the University of Cornell had claimed only recently that such technology would not be available for another five to 10 years, and yet, here it is, almost upon us!

In Sweden, they already have a system in place in their road

network where an electric arm connected to the undercarriage of vehicles draws power from electric rails that are embedded in the road surfaces, while an Is‐ raeli firm called Electreon, in as‐ sociation with Volkswagen, has developed a charging system on roads between Milan and Bres‐ cia in Italy, that produces a charge of 70kW/h.

While in Germany, Siemens is in the process of developing a scaffolding of cables and wires that run overhead outside Frankfurt, above a three‐mile stretch of road, that will allow cars to receive a charge, in a sys‐ tem similar to that in which trams collect their power supply.

And FINALLY

Free tolls from September on two roads

FROM Tuesday, August 31, the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, made a total of 477 kilo‐ metres of AP‐7 and AP‐2 toll roads free in Spain.

On the AP‐2, the free section will be the one that connects Zaragoza and El Vendrell, in Tarragona, which is used as a direct connection with Barcelona.

The AP‐7, which connects the whole Mediterranean

coast, will have two free sections being the part from Tarragona‐La Jonquera (Girona) and between Mont‐ melo‐El Papiol (Barcelona).

Transportes calculates a saving for users of €515 mil‐ lion per year taking into account the current 13 million trips. Savings could reach up to €752 million per year with the increase in trips, the ministry said.

ELECTRIC CARS: Will charge as they drive along the road.

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WALKING FOOTBALLERS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION

AS reported last week Malaga WFC Manager Gray Salt has or‐ ganised a session of health checks and instruction on how to perform CPR and use a de‐ fibrillator.

Doctor Marcus of the NHS is carrying out the physical tests on the players and will demon‐ strate the use of the defibrillator and the correct method of CPR.

On Monday September 6, 27 Malaga WFC members will par‐ ticipate and will be joined by three League referees in this event exclusive to Malaga WFC. Other clubs have been circulat‐ ed and offered the opportunity of Doctor Marcus’s services.

With all walking footballers over 50 years of age and the majority over 60, this would be useful in case someone takes ill.

Still on Malaga. The A and B teams travelled to Benahavis last Saturday, August 28 in final warm‐up games before the new season kicks off.

Malaga A won the first en‐ counter beating Benahavis A 6‐ 4. Ian Salt made his comeback after his UK ‘exile’ bagged a hat‐

Stadium San Roque where Torrox Tornadoes will play. trick. In the B match Benahavis supplemented three of their A team which helped them to a 7‐4 win over Malaga B. In the opening Hidromaster South of Spain Walking Football League matches Malaga WFC and Nerja Nomads A and B teams will face each other at

the Finca Naundrup on Saturday September 18. Nerja in their first ever League game and un‐ der new management will be out to impress and Malaga will have to be at their best to win this one. Nomads will be playing a competitive game after wait‐ ing almost two years for their

debut. Malaga however with a strong squad will be favourites to win and get their season off to a good start.

The other opening round match between Atletico Bena‐ havis and the Walking Dead will take place in Benahavis on Tues‐ day September 28. Both clubs have been recruiting so it should be a closely fought match with Benahavis slight favourites, having won on the last two occasions they met.

The Walking Dead though have used their training sessions well and won’t go down easily.

The B League will also kick off this month with the pick of the first matches being Sporting Be‐ nahavis v Walking Dead ‘B’. Dates to be announced later.

The Walking Football Associa‐ tion are pleased to announce that East Algarve Walking Foot‐ ball have joined the evergrow‐ ing membership and along with Madeira will represent Portugal in WFAI events. Other Por‐ tuguese clubs are expected to join in the near future.

More information can be

found on the website at www.wfai.info.

Finally, apologies from your correspondent for two errors in last week’s edition of the EWN. Newcomers Torrox Torna‐ does will play at the Stadium San Roque, Torrox from either Wednesday September 15 on‐ wards or Sunday September 19, 11am to 12. Meetings will NOT take place at the Community Venue as reported by me. For confirmation of date and time watch this space or go to Torrox Tornadoes’ Facebook Page Apologies to Formentera of the new Costa Blanca League. I reported that they would launch the League in October, while in fact it is a joint effort between them, Hondon, Porto‐ bello and San Miguel (who hope to join the league next season).

They will share the honour of being the pioneers of the Costa del Sol League. Good Luck to all.

That appears to be all for this week except to thank again the Euro Weekly News for their tremendous support for walking football. Get your copy now.