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Advice on Brexit issues TEULADA‐MORAIRA’S British residents are invited to a talk on Brexit on November 18 at 11am in Moraira’s Espai La Se‐ nieta. Focusing on the effects of Brexit, the talk is included in a programme subsidised by the UK’s Madrid embassy and Ali‐ cante’s provincial council, the Diputacion, and organised by the Babelia association. All those wishing to attend should confirm with an email to hola@residentesdiputa
cionalicante.com. The present round of talks in municipalities with numerous British resi‐ dents is the last phase of the official campaign to help British residents legalise their situa‐ tion in Spain. The Moraira talk will pro‐ vide information on long and short stays, study trips, health‐ care, licences, certificates, vali‐ dating documents and other issues affecting British resi‐ dents now Brexit’s transitional period has come to an end.
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A successful afternoon
SATURDAY October 16 saw the celebration of U3A Mari‐ n a a B a i x a ’ s 1 5 t h a n n i v e r‐ sary. Just under 50 members at‐ tended the event at the home of Joan and Bill Flint. Joan was the association’s secretary for almost 11 years and this was the 10th event to be held in their garden. However, this year’s cele‐ bration was organised by Hazel Layt, the Social and Ev e n t s c o ‐ o r d i n a t o r , a n d with the willing hands of the committee, the members en‐ joyed paella made by Hazel’s husband, Tony, and Treasur‐ er Anne McGrath. After a period of change‐ able weather the day was blessed with sunshine and very little wind. Joan had made a cake for the occasion
which was shared by all, ac‐ companied by a glass of ca‐ va. Everyone received a free raffle ticket on arrival, with the winners receiving cash prizes. The successful afternoon, made particularly special af‐ ter such a long time with re‐ strictions applied to social events, concluded with a few taking to their feet to dance in the sunshine The next meeting of U3A Marina Baixa will take place at 11am on Monday Novem‐ ber 8 at the Casa de Cultura in Alfaz and non‐members are most welcome to attend. Further information about the Association can be found on their www.u3amarina baixa.com website and on their Facebook page.
ALFAZ supported recent events or‐ ganised by the Foro de Hombres por la Igualdad (Men for Equality) who oppose gender violence. This year’s proceedings com‐ memorated the 15th anniversary of the Hombres contra las Violen‐ cias Machistas demonstration that was organised for the first time by Hombres por la Igualdad and held in Sevilla. The Alfaz meeting was one of the many which were celebrated simultaneously throughout Spain,
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Men must assist equality calling men’s attention to their role in supporting equality and oppos‐ ing sexist violence. The gathering at the L’Arabi high school was attended by the town hall’s Equality councillor Ro‐ cio Guijarro who was accompa‐ nied by Jose Plaza, Manuel Casado and Oscar Perez, respective Fi‐ nance, Culture and Sports council‐ lors.
A perfect setting
FIVE production companies chose Benidorm for their publicity cam‐ paigns in October, the Film Office revealed. Not surprisingly, all selected the resort’s most emblematic spots, in‐ cluding Kitten Production which began location shooting Lacoste’s spring‐summer fashions at the end of last week. The town hall’s Film Office and Visit Benidorm tourist board were once again on hand to smooth the way for a 100‐strong team from Kit‐ ten Production who spent three days preparing photographs, videos and reels for the social media. Earlier this month, the Film Office handled arrangements for a pro‐ motional video for leading Polish footwear brand, a short local film, a documentary‐reality show for a UK television company and a television programme for RTVE, Spain’s state broadcaster. The Film Office was al‐ so present at the recent Shooting Locations Marketplace in Valladolid, a trade fair which the organisers described as a ‘boutique event’ for the audio‐visual sector filming destinations and locations. Benidorm Town Hall since revealed that location scouts from the UK and the US will soon be visiting the resort on a familiarisation trip to see first hand all that the municipality has to offer.
Male pupils at the L’Arabi school repeated the same Hombres por la Igualdad manifesto that was read out at the first Sevilla demonstra‐ tion in 2006. “Men are especially responsible in contributing to this change of at‐ titude as our silence makes us complicit,” the manifesto declared. “Individual responsibility lies with the abusers, but eradicating sexism is something that we must do between us.”
Fiesta passports PEÑA members will need Covid passports during Benidorm’s town fiestas between November 13 and 17. Without them members of the fiestas’ associations will be barred from most important events, includ‐ ing the Entry of the Bands proces‐ sion. The town hall also confirmed that the Peñas will not be allowed to use the premises ‐ often unoccupied ground floor shops or apartments ‐ traditionally converted into tempo‐ rary and overcrowded clubrooms. These would be incompatible with the few remaining anti‐Covid health and safety regulations, explained Fi‐ estas councillor, Jesus Carrobles.
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NIBS EXTRA More jobs BENITACHELL Town Hall has taken on seven previously-unemployed people who for the next six months will form a municipal brigade engaged on clearing and weeding rural roads and public gardens. The €66,973 cost of wages and social security has been subsidised by SERVEF, the region’s official employment service.
Killer cable A VULTURE was electrocuted after flying into an un-insulated cable attached to an electricity pylon on the Misera peak in Pego. This pylon takes power to the antennas on top of the mountain and a generator was needed when the supply was temporarily halted by the electrocuted bird.
Museum winner BEFORE the pandemic, the Vilamuseu in Villajoyosa received an average 1,700 visits each month although this has doubled to almost 3,500 since August this year, making it one of the Valencian Community’s most-visited museums. Online visits also increased to 51,000 last month, together with 123,000 views on Google.
Charged up AVANZA-LLORENTEBUS is using an all-electric bus in Benidorm until November 2, analysing its suitability inside the town. The transport company had selected Benidorm owing to its tourist characteristics as well as the town hall’s commitment to the environment and sustainability, explained Mobility councillor Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate.
Campello chat CAMPELLO’S Bilingual Association, one of the Costa Blanca’s largest international groups, has resumed its weekly meetings. Participants from Campello and other Alicante Province municipalities get together to converse in English and Spanish and organise all kinds of activities. Meetings are held at Bar Barroko each Thursday at 8pm.
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Red Cross to the rescue RED CROSS lifesavers on Javea’s beaches were called on for assistance 4,485 times between Easter and October 12. The 50 lifesavers allo‐ cated to the La Grava, Benissero, Arenal, Portitx‐ ol and Granadella beach‐ es also used two boats, a motorcycle, two ambu‐ lances and a rapid inter‐ vention vehicle during 157 rescue operations, revealed Javea’s Beaches councillor Toni Miragall. These involved swim‐
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ON WATCH: Red Cross volunteers and lifesavers on Javea beaches.
mers in difficulties but, above all, inexperienced kayakers and canoeists as well as several bigger craft that had begun to sink. Not all of the emergen‐
cies occurred in the sea as there were ‘numerous occasions’ when the Red Cross had to help people who fell or slipped on rocks, particularly in coves not covered by the
lifesaving service. Nineteen people ‐ not all of them children ‐ managed to get lost on Javea’s beaches, while ambulances were needed on 110 occasions, taking 68 people to hospital. It was a ‘complicated’ season with large num‐ bers of visitors and resi‐ dents on both beaches and along the coast, said Miragall, who thanked the Red Cross team for a response that was both professional and caring.
RIP Soul Man
Akira fundraisers
THERE was sad news for Benidorm today as the news broke of the passing of Mike Hughes from 3B48 Soul Bar & Kitchen. Mike was a well‐ loved member of the com‐ munity and will be sadly missed. Mike fell ill with Covid‐19 and recently sent out a mes‐ sage on social media warning others to continue to take the virus seriously and wear their masks in the bar. The venue had recently got up and run‐ ning again and things looked to be getting back to normal. Unfortunately, Mike lost his battle with the virus and passed away on Tuesday Oc‐ tober 26. As well as running the bar, Mike also worked as a DJ on the radio and in clubs. He was known in the area as a great
NOVEMBER fundraising events are in full swing for the Akira Dog Shelter which covers the Benissa and Teulada‐Moraira ar‐ eas. Their Girls Behaving Bad‐ ly lunch at Enzos is already a sell‐out, but tickets are still available for the monthly Quiz Night on Thursday November 4 and the Fashion Show on Tues‐ day November 16. The €10 donation for the Quiz Night at the Hill Top Sports Bar and Grill (Carrer Mostoles 33, La Sabatera, Teulada) includes a simple supper. Booking is essen‐ tial so contact Christina (secretary@akira‐an imals.com or ring 648 853 019). As the weather gets cooler, early booking is rec‐
Mike was a well-loved member of the community.
host and entertainer. His true passion was soul music and that was reflected in 3B48, which became the first‐ever soul bar in Benidorm. The night spot was famed for playing a broad range of soul music from across the eras. The news will come as a shock to all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Testing experience for little ones THE Denia and Javea branches of the Red Cross presented local health centres with gifts for children undergoing PCR tests. Dr Josep Mut, who heads the Denia Health Dis‐ trict’s Paediatric department, thanked the lo‐ cal population for their efforts over PCR test‐ ing. “The tests are uncomfortable, especially for children between the ages of three and six,” Dr Mut said. “Nevertheless,” he stressed, “the tests are important, as this age group is not vac‐ cinated and they do not wear face masks
at school.” Eduardo de la Morena and Juan Maria Za‐ balza, respective presidents and vice‐presi‐ dents of Denia’s Red Cross branch presented the gifts to Dr Mut who was accompanied by Denia Health District’s Nursing director Natalia Casado and Naiara Carrillo, Supervi‐ sor of Denia hospital’s Childen’s Ward. In Javea, Vicenta Font, in charge of the Red Cross’s Help and Emergencies sector, pre‐ sented the gifts to Maria Jose Mulet, who heads the Health District’s Basic Area and the Paediatrics team.
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ommended in order to se‐ cure a table indoors. Late bookings will be offered a table on the outdoor ter‐ race. Join Akira for a fun after‐ noon at the Hill Top Sports Bar and Grill in La Sabat‐ era, Teulada at the Fashion Show at 2pm on Tuesday November 16. There will be a cava reception and finger buffet and the op‐ portunity to buy quality clothes at bargain prices. Tickets cost €20 and, again, booking is essential (deb bysa999@gmail.com or 665 127 627). “Keep an eye out for more details of December events that will include Carols by Candlelight and the always popular Bolly‐ wood night at the Kath‐ mandu restaurant,” said Akira secretary, Christina Rene.
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Accent on youth FINESTRAT’S mayor Juanfran Perez Llorca is bringing the municipali‐ ty’s younger councillors to the fore. Hector Baldo, who at 27 is also the youngest member of the local council, is now the town hall’s spokesman along with his existing respon‐ sibilities at the head of the Culture and Fiestas departments. Nati Algado, in charge of the Health and Youth departments, has also been named as deputy spokeswoman. “We are working to‐ wards a Plan Joven, agreed and approved with the municipality’s young people,” Perez Llorca announced. “Appointing the local government’s youngest councillors as spokes‐ people was the best way of demonstrating that our commitment to youth is genuine,” the mayor added. “They are going to play a very important part in all areas and will also be our principal link with Finestrat’s young people.” Hector Baldo is also taking on the newly‐cre‐ ated European Funds department, Perez Llor‐ ca revealed. “We are not going to let the European Funds pass us by,” he declared.
and finally... SOLAR panels for El Faro museum. Alfaz Town Hall has spent €20,397 on solar panels for the Faro de l’Albir lighthouse. Under Alfaz’s agreement with the lighthouse owners, the Ali‐ cante Ports Authority, the town has the use of the installation un‐ til 2026, explained Mayor’s Office councillor Mayte Garcia. Although the lighthouse lantern still guides shipping, the build‐ ing is now an informal museum devoted to seagoing and mar‐ itime culture, with a room set aside for art exhibitions. Accompanied by Luis Morant, Environment councillor and Loli Albero, the councillor responsible for allocating Brussels’ EDUSI funds for local projects, Garcia recently visited the Faro to inspect the site for the solar panels. “This will enable us to offer a quality service at a lower cost,” she said. The Faro was built in 1863 and the lantern lenses are very old, specially designed and manufac‐ tured in France to maximise the lighthouse’s range.
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Portrait of Valencia City ARTS SOCIETY MARINA ALTA’S next presentation takes place on Thursday November 4 at Salones Canor in Teulada. Open to members and guests, doors open at 10am for registration and the presentation will begin at 11am. Early in October over 80 members and guests of the Arts Society gathered at Salones Canor to celebrate and enjoy their first face‐to‐ masked‐face post‐pandemic lecture. The next presentation will be the history and development of Valencia City. If your question is, ‘What have the Romans done for us? What did the Goths do, apart from ruin the looks of my granddaughter? And the Moors after them? Not to mention James 1 of Aragon and the later defeats of Valencia CF. If so, this lecture is for you. Peter Atkinson’s lecture will cover the cultur‐ al, economic and morphological history of Spain’s third largest city, from its Roman origins as a planned new town in 138BC, through to its
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FASCINATING CITY: Ultra-modern Valencia with ancient roots.
15th century Golden Age and on to the present day. For further details of the Arts Society, venue and programme for 2021‐2022 visit www.mari naaltaarts.com or for membership contact Jane at the mb.marinaalta@theartssociety.org web‐ site. This presentation is once again sponsored by Blevins Franks, which is much appreciated. Con‐ tact Blevins Franks for the 2022 update of their guide for expats entitled Living in Spain.
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A tough weekend for the Barbarians rugby teams AFTER heavy rains Friday, the weather was kind to Denia on Saturday October 23 when the BaBa’s enter‐ tained three teams at S14, S16 and Senior levels. First match to get under‐ way was the S14 team agaist Akra of Alicante and with full credit to the away team, they dominated the game in the initial stages and racked up four quick tries against an out of sorts Barbarian team. In the sec‐ ond half, the home team got into gear and started to be more aggressive around the pitch and went over for a well deserved try to get back into the game but it was too little too late.
Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir returns THE Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir are back in their home town of Teulada on Saturday October 30. They are appearing at the town hall’s Salon de Ac‐ tos in the Just Us concert with individual choir members performing solos and also featuring the popular acapella trio. The whole choir will singing popular songs old and new with favourites that include Hey Jude, Ameri‐ can Trilogy, Uptown Girl and Can You Feel the Love, plus the South African anti‐apartheid song Senzeni‐ na and the choir’s rousing finale, You Raise Me Up. Tickets are €10 and can be booked online via the www.costablancamalevoicechoir.com website.
Poems at Five TERESA JUAN LOPEZ’S show is based on her bilingual book, Poemas de Las Cinco ‐ Poems at Five. Teresa Juan, who was born in Madrid in 1979, is an artist, journalist, poet and traveller. She explains that her verses were created to be listened‐to, as in the old traditions of sto‐ ry‐telling where recited poetry becomes movement and dance, accompanied by music and video‐visual poetry. This approach to the experience and awakening of the hu‐ man being is a one‐hour show in English that is suitable for all audiences. Poemas de las Cinco ‐ Poems at Five will be performed at the Teatro Auditorio in Denia on November 4 at 8pm. Free entrance with invitations from the www.notikumi.com website or at the box office, one hour before the show.
Credit to Akra and the developing Barbarian S14 players who put in 100 per cent effort again against a better team on the day. The S16s were next up in a bruising encounter against a very strong Vale‐ cia RC team. Formally knows as Technidex, they were just to strong in all ar‐ eas of the pitch and really showed the level that teams outside of Valencia have to get to, if they are going to compete at this level. The Barbarian S16s , fielding five female play‐ ers, who we must say were magnificent, put every‐ thing into the game and al‐ though losing this tough encounter, can feel very satisfied that they gave ev‐ erything and will learn from this hard fought match. The final match of the day saw the Barbarian se‐ niors battle hard against a well drilled outfit, San Roque of Valencia. The Barbarians found it hard to get out of their own half in the first 30 minutes, but dug in and with both sides putting ev‐ erything into the contact area, it was the Barbarians’ stamina that finally won the day, coming out 14‐10 winners. There are no easy games this year for the Barbarian teams, but it is a great learning curve and what needs to be done if they are to progress at all levels. The Barbarians run Academy teams from un‐ der 14s to 16s to 18s and through to seniors and welcomes everyone to come and train and join the club. Free qualified coaching is available at all levels. Please call Santi (Spanish) on 676 612 357 or Mac (English) on 609 646 349 for more informa‐ tion.
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Madrid turns pink
MADRID turned pink again on October 24 as 18,000 women ran through the streets for the ‘Women’s Race,’ an event designed to launch a message of encour‐ agement in the fight against breast cancer. There were fewer partici‐ pants than in previous years as organisers decided to limit numbers to comply with coronavirus health protocols. And due to the ongoing works in the Plaza de España, the itinerary also had to be changed. In both the physical and vir‐ tual races, participants wore the number 016 to promote the helpline number for vic‐ tims of gender violence that leaves no trace on the bill. Huelva‐born Carolina Marin, Spain’s Olympic and world badminton champion made an appearance at the event in her capacity as an ambassador for Banco San‐ tander. Marin is still recover‐ ing from an injury that pre‐ vented her from defending her Olympic crown at Tokyo 2020. Among other participants were the members of the ‘Transplant Team’ made up of 12 women who have under‐ gone a transplant, or are in the process of receiving one. Also present were mem‐ bers of the ‘Solidarity Slippers’ project, led by Javier Rosado. This initiative supports home‐ less or at‐risk people, using sport as an escape outlet.
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Readers’ poll
No further investment in electric cars
FORD: Announced a £230 million investment.
THE Euro Weekly News has asked its readers whether they think companies should be investing more in developing electric cars and 100 per cent said they should not. Speaking about why car companies should not be putting more money into im‐ proving the vehicles, one reader said there were not enough places to charge cars in Spain. Jill Swain said: “Not until there are enough charging points.” Last week Ford an‐ nounced it will invest £230 million in a Merseyside transmission factory to up‐ grade it to make compo‐ nents for electric vehicles. The US carmaker’s invest‐ ment will help maintain about 500 jobs at the plant in Halewood, Knowsley, which currently makes trans‐ mission systems for petrol and diesel vehicles.
UK Government support worth about £30 million will be given to Ford, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. Halewood will be Ford’s first electric vehicle compo‐ nent in‐house assembly site in Europe, with production beginning in 2024 ‐ and the move safeguards hundreds of jobs. By 2024 the lines at the factory will be expected to produce 250,000 electric drive units, components that include electric motors and power electronics, yearly. Ford has committed to having all its passenger vehi‐ cles as all‐electric and two‐ thirds of its commercial vehi‐ cle sales all‐electric or plug‐in hybrid by 2030. Stuart Rowley, president of Ford of Europe, said: “This is an important step, mark‐ ing Ford’s first in‐house in‐ vestment in all‐electric vehicle component manu‐ facturing in Europe.”
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Pandemic prompts healthy eating THE ongoing coronavirus pandemic has prompted people to be more concerned about their health and diet. Around 86 per cent of Spaniards have become more con‐ cerned about their diet since the pandemic began than Germans, the British, the French and other nationalities. A staggering 63 per cent of Spaniards are
aiming to ‘eat healthier’ than they did before the pandemic began. Other European nations are concerned too, but not to the same ex‐ tent. Many people in Spain believe that a good diet will help protect them from the coronavirus. The healthy eating trend has been growing for some time, but the pan‐ demic has caused a boom in healthy eating.
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State pension rise OVER 10 million state pensioners will receive a rise of 3.1 per cent in line with the inflation rate, which could mean an increase of up to £288.60 for the year. The rise was confirmed on October 20, following the revelation from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that CPI inflation measured 3.1 per cent in September 2021, down slightly from 3.2 per cent in August. This means that pensioners on the full new state pension will receive an annual rise in their income to £9,628.50. However, experts have warned that this is not enough to cover the cost of living as the Bank of England has previously warned that inflation could climb to 4 per
cent by the end of 2021 - the target set is 2 per cent. The state pension will always increase by at least 2.5 per cent because of the ‘triple lock’, even if it is paused like it is now, but if inflation is higher it will increase by that amount instead. To receive the full state pension, pensioners need a minimum of 10 ‘qualifying’ years in employment and must have paid 35 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions. This means that men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, can claim the new state pension.
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BRITISH holidaymakers have been told to get their booster jabs if they want to go on holiday abroad next summer. Care minis‐ ter Gillian Keegan said the definition of fully vaccinat‐ ed will be changed to in‐ clude the third dose. The move is likely to affect the millions of sunseekers who travel abroad every year and use the NHS app for quarantine free passes to Europe. It comes amid a huge UK government drive to get the top‐up shot out to as many people as possible
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Booster jab for Brits
TOURISTS: Will now need an extra vaccine to be able to travel.
over the coming weeks as
Great ball of fire
JOSE MARIA MADIEDO, the main researcher of the SMART project from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalu‐ cia (IAA‐CSIC), has reported the passage of another fireball over the centre of Spain. This one occurred at around 1.16am, on Thursday, October 21. It was registered travelling at the phenomenal speed of 237,000kph. Due to its great luminosity, this fireball was spotted at dis‐ tances of at least 500km from its path of travel. According to Mr Madiedo, the ball of fire was produced when a fragment detached from a comet as it entered Earth’s atmosphere at high speed. The bright ball was first observed at an altitude of around 137km over the northeast of Segovia Province. At this point, it was almost vertically above the town of Navares de las Cuevas. From there it continued in a southwesterly direction, finally disappearing at an altitude of about 75km above the north of Avila Province. Here, it was almost directly above the town of Madrigal de las Altas Torres. In total, the fireball was visible for a distance of 128km, from its starting point over Segovia, to its end over Avila. It was recorded by detectors of the Southwestern Europe Fire‐ ball and Meteor Network (SWEMN Network) operating in the observatories of La Hita in Toledo, La Sagra in Granada, Sierra Nevada in Granada, Sevilla, El Guijo in Madrid, Huelva and Calar Alto in Almeria.
Covid cases begin to rise again in the country. “The advice at the moment is the double jabbed vaccina‐ tion. But of course, that will
evolve over time as the third dose comes in,” said Ms Keegan. The change would only be expected to affect those who are currently eligible for the booster, which at the moment is the over‐ 50s. Many favourite holiday destinations in Europe let fully vaccinated travellers in without the need to take expensive Covid tests. In countries like France, Italy, and Greece, vaccine pass‐ ports are also required do‐ mestically to enter many venues, such as bars and restaurants.
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Voicemail life saver MANY of us rely on our mobile phones for a huge variety of things in daily life, including safe‐ ty and even directions when hiking or walking.
However, when a phone battery dies or signal is lost, they are rendered pretty much useless. A Facebook post has pointed out a clever way
that can let people know your location or situa‐ tion, even when the bat‐ tery dies or signal is lost. If you notice your mo‐ bile phone is either low on juice or has no signal, here is a tip that may very well save your life. “Change the voicemail on your phone to a mes‐ sage that gives your ap‐ proximate location, the time, the date, your sit‐ uation (lost, out of petrol, car broken down, injured etc) and any special instructions such as whether you are staying with the car or are walking towards a town etc.” “The best part of this is that even if your mo‐ bile phone dies or stops working, voicemail still works, so anyone calling your phone looking for you will hear the mes‐ sage and know where to find you or where to send help.”
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Winter gas shortage looms
SPAIN’S main natural gas import line is set to stop supplying the country from November, causing a potential energy sup‐ ply issue. There have been zero orders placed for natural gas capacity in the pro‐ cess known as ‘nominations’ for the Maghreb‐Europe pipeline which delivers Algerian gas via Morocco. Enagas, along with Spanish policymakers, have been trying to find an alternative source of gas due to a diplomatic disagree‐ ment between Morocco and Algeria. Due to the fallout, the North African nations have not renewed the operation licensing for the pipeline. It is due to run out on Octo‐ ber 31. As the winter months quickly advance and with a wider energy crisis already in full flow, Spain’s energy industry could be left very vulnerable over the next few months.
Energy industry could be left vulnerable.
The Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares travelled to Algeria in September to iron out a deal. There is an‐ other pipeline Algeria could use to supply Spain and honour other export commit‐ ments during winter. This pipeline termi‐ nates in Almeria. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Teb‐ boune has made a promise to supply Spain with liquefied gas cargo if there can be no agreement reached on the pipeline.
Wales Covid update
WALES has updated its Covid travel rules with fully vaccinated holiday‐ makers no longer having to take a PCR test from October 31. Travellers will now be
able to take a lateral flow test (LFT) within two days of arrival. LFTs can be carried out at home and are cheaper than PCR tests, which need to be processed in
labs. This update brings Wales in line with the rest of the travel rules in the UK, with England’s rules coming into force in time for school half‐ term.
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Squatter network smashed
Trade deal value questioned BRITAIN’S trade talks with key al‐ lies continue post‐Brexit with a fresh deal being struck with New Zealand on October 21. The deal comes as the UK tries to move away from overly relying on China for trade. The Department for International Trade said the agreement was a “ground‐breaking” achievement, and “vital” to the commitment made by Boris Johnson to level up the country’s visibility on the market. Despite this praise, the prime minister was accused of ‘selling out’ British farmers with a deal that is expected to add no val‐ ue to the UK’s gross domestic product. Tariffs of up to 10 per cent are to be removed from UK goods that end up in New Zealand. These include clothes, buses, ships and bulldozers. At the other end, the price of Sauvignon Blanc, Manuka honey and kiwifruit
from New Zealand should drop for UK consumers. The deal could boost New Zealand’s GDP by $970m or around 0.3 per cent. The ef‐ fect on Britain’s GDP, how‐ ever, will be minimal. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ar‐ den said it was one of the country’s ‘best deals ever’ while Johnson called it a great agreement that ‘cemented friendships.’ Labour’s shadow international trade secretary, Emily Thornberry, slammed the deal as one in which the “only major winners are the mega‐corporations who run New Zealand’s meat and dairy farms, all at the expense of British farmers who are struggling to compete. But for British jobs, growth and ex‐ ports, this deal is yet another mas‐ sive failure.”
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THE National Police in Ali‐ cante have arrested seven people aged between 22 and 63 years old who allegedly forced entry into homes and squatted in them. They then sub‐let them to families with very limited resources for high prices. In addition to the illegal squats, the group allegedly cloned identities to commit phone and credit card scams. In the house searches, carried out in Sant Vicent del Raspeig and Muchamiel, officers found a large amount of material specially designed to break the locks of the houses. Those detained were charged with a host of crimes, such as participation in a crim‐ inal organisation, robbery, burglary, occupation of real estate, usurpation of civil sta‐ tus and fraud, among others. All of those arrested have pri‐ or criminal records and have been made available to the Al‐ icante Guard Investigating Court, according to a report from the National Police.
Brit grandad hero A 61-YEAR-OLD grandad died on October 19 trying to help his grandsons aged seven and 10 years old. The family had been on holiday in Crete. They decided to go for a swim in the after‐ noon in Gouves in Herak‐ lion when tragedy struck.
The children were in the sea swimming when they were swept away by the waves. The hero grandad headed straight into the sea to try and save them and bring them back to shore. A spokesperson for the
Man died rescuing his two grandsons.
Greek coastguard ex‐ plained how the hero grandad had tried to save the boys. He fought desper‐ ately to get them to safety. The grandad had been trying to bring the boys safely to shore. He had at‐ tempted to keep their heads above water. Fortu‐ nately, a lifeguard had been in the area and was able to step in. As soon as a lifeguard had got the boys to safety he returned to rescue the man, but he had become trapped near rocks as the waves raged. One witness who had attempted to help with the rescue said: “We were trying to pull him out but the currents were too strong and we couldn’t. With the help of the Coast Guard, the man’s body was eventually retrieved and taken to the boat.”
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Police squid game warning THE National Police in Spain has issued a warning over potentially dangerous cards imitating the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game. The Netflix show has gone viral. Cards are beginning to appear which imitate those seen in the series. In a twist, though, the cards have a QR code on the back. Police have warned that if you do not know where the cards have come from then you should not scan the code. The global phenomenon of Squid Game has captivated audiences across the world in only a few weeks. It has caused much controversy though as chil‐ dren as young as six years old have start‐
CONSUMERS in Spain have been hit with higher electrici‐ ty bills than in Portugal over the last three and half years. In Spain, electricity bills rose 22 times more than they did in Portugal. The electricity part of Spain’s CPI rose by 44 per cent. Portugal only saw an increase of 2.3 per cent. Both Spaniards and expats in Spain have despaired re‐ cently at the unstoppable
CARDS: Make sure you know the source.
ed to replicate the games. A new issue surrounding the show has arisen. This comes in the form of promo‐ tional cards which imitate those seen in the show. The National Police took to Twitter to warn people about using
cards and QR codes of an unknown ori‐ gin. The police commented: “Some of you have asked us about similar cards with a QR code. This QR code, in particular when scanned, leads to a commercial portal without any danger in terms of ‘security’.” The National Police warned: “Howev‐ er, if we scan a QR code and we don’t know if it is trustworthy, it can lead us to infectious sites and put our devices at risk. So, you know, be wary of those you get your hands on in this way and espe‐ cially those that appear alone and post‐ ed in public places.”
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Armed Forces recognised
THE Spanish Armed Forces have received the highest decoration from the Red Cross, the Badge of Honour. The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles commented: “Wherever there is a prob‐ lem, a situation of vulnerability, wherever there is a need to build a better and fairer world, the Red Cross and the men and women of the Armed Forces will undoubtedly be there.” Robles received the Plaque of Honour which was awarded to the Armed Forces. The award is to recognise the work they carry out, and their col‐ laboration with the humanitarian organisation’s aims. With this award, the Red Cross also recognises the values of the Armed Forces and the Military Emergency Unit (UME), especially the high degree of humanity demonstrated in the protection and defence of people in vulnerable situations.
Low bills in Portugal and finally...
price increases for electricity. Yet, people in Portugal have seen their electricity bills barely budge. This is surpris‐ ing since both Spain and Por‐ tugal share the same whole‐ sale market. This means they have the same pool prices. Using CPI data, last September in Spain electrici‐
ty was a shocking 45 per cent pricier than it was a year ear‐ lier. In Portugal, though the difference was only 2.3 per cent. When you remove the effect of the coronavirus pandemic and use 2019 data for reference, people in Spain saw their bills rise by 43.8 per cent. In Portugal
bills only rose by 1 per cent. Spain’s electricity bills have risen far more than other European economies. The electricity CPI for Italy rose by just over 15 per cent in September when com‐ pared to 2020. France and Germany came in at around 2 per cent.
P R I N C E C H A R L E S honoured Mary Berry on Wednesday, October 20, at Windsor Castle. The fa‐ mous cook who has more than 50 books to her name has been made a Dame Commander. Mary’s career spans over five decades. She is a household name in the UK after judging The Great British Bake Off. She has also presented her own programmes.
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ALISON ROSE, chief ex‐ ecutive of NatWest, speaking at the Global Investment Summit (GIS), has predicted that both small and medium‐ sized businesses could see profits boom. This will happen as business‐ es head towards being carbon‐free. She spoke
NatWest forecasts green profit boom ahead of the COP26 cli‐ mate summit that will take place in Glasgow. Businesses are looking for ways to make decar‐ bonisation profitable. Ms
Rose believes that going green could also create hundreds of thousands of jobs. But investments need to be made soon. Ms Rose commented: “Really bringing these in‐ vestment ideas to life, that’s the real key. With no disrespect to large businesses, building a net‐zero plan, they have resources to do that. The opportunity of transition will create value for SMEs (small and medi‐ um‐sized enterprises) in the UK ‐ they represent 50 per cent of the turnover and 60 per cent of employees.” “When we look at the business cases that are available to help them transition to a low car‐ bon economy, it repre‐ sents around £160 billion revenue opportunity and 130,000 jobs from this shift to low carbon,” she added.
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Reckless Brits volcano selfies OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have identi‐ fied and located several people who reckless‐ ly disregarded safety limits on La Palma. Four Brits managed to get within metres of the erupting volcano. They did so to take selfies to publish on social media. The four Englishmen headed to La Palma from Tenerife. They made the trip by boat and have since been identified and charged with a crime of disobedience. They are not the first people to disregard the safety measures on the island. Others have been endangering not only their own lives, but those of rescuers too. Many people want to get a close‐up photo of themselves near the Cumbre Vieja volcano to post on social media. Images of the Brits show
ERUPTING: Endangering their lives.
them close to the volcano in t‐shirts and shorts. To access the volcano, the Brits ignored the maritime exclusion zone, despite radio warn‐ ings. Their actions were brought to the atten‐ tion of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
New face for Facebook?
FACEBOOK chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg is planning to talk about chang‐ ing the name of Facebook on October 28 at the company’s annual conference. Facebook has said it does not comment on “rumour or speculation.” The news comes as the company faces increased scrutiny from the US Govern‐ ment because of its business
practices. The rebranding will place Facebook’s app under a parent company which will al‐ so oversee Instagram, What‐ sApp and Oculus. It is common for Silicon Val‐ ley companies to rebrand and change names as they expand services. According to reports, the rebrand will also reflect Facebook’s aim to build a so‐ called meta‐verse, which is an
online world where people can use various devices to communicate virtually. The company has heavily invested in virtual reality (VR) and aug‐ mented reality (AR) with plans to connect people through several apps and devices. On October 19, Facebook announced plans to create 10,000 jobs in the EU over the next five years.
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Black Friday price dilemma TECHNOLOGY and home equipment com‐ panies are forecasting a ‘value‐added’ Black Friday with higher average prices due to the increase in the cost of raw materials and en‐ ergy. Tensions in the supply chain due to the lack of chips from China and problems with transport could also affect prices. Companies such as Media Markt and Leroy Merlin say that they are not going to transfer the rise in costs to prices in order to preserve the essence of this discount campaign. How‐ ever, there will be products with a higher av‐ erage value. The challenge is to offer value, while swallowing the extra costs. Samuel Gonzalez, purchasing director of Media Markt, said: “We cannot afford to pass on in‐ creases to the product and we are juggling with this.”
Eduardo Nussio, director of markets at Leroy Merlin, commented: “We have spent months adapting our supply chain so as not to have to pass on these increases. This is an op‐ portunity to make a cost revolution, on pack‐ aging, for example.” Daniel Molero, director of B2C sales at Sam‐ sung, added: “The challenge for manufactur‐ ers is to provide value, but this is going to strain companies that do not have the capaci‐ ty to adjust their chain.” Technology and home equipment compa‐ nies have been building up their stock for months to avoid delays in product shipments in the coming months. Food companies also warned of rising costs and admitted they are passing increases on to the price of their prod‐ ucts.
Lockdown fines annulled
THE Spanish Ministry of Territorial Policy has created a team composed of members from various institutions, whose task is to paralyse the collection of, or, where necessary, arrange the reimbursement of, 172,482 fines that were handed out during the first State of Alarm. This group, in which operatives from all gov‐ ernment sub‐delegations and delegations will work (except the Basque Country and Catalo‐ nia), is also made up of personnel from the Tax Agency, the Economy Delegation, the Public
Treasury, and Territorial Policy. These specialists, in addition to reimbursing the fines imposed in the application of the ‘gag law’, have an order to annul all the fines that are still being processed by the different administra‐ tions. This action comes as a result of the Consti‐ tutional Court declaring the lockdown between March 14 and June 21, 2020, to have been ille‐ gal. Therefore, a total of 1,142,127 fines im‐ posed throughout Spain in the first State of Alarm subsequently have to be annulled.
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Readers’ poll
Expats outrage over politicians’ masks
BRITISH expats in Spain have expressed their anger over UK politicians who do not wear a mask in the Houses of Parliament. The Euro Weekly News asked readers whether they thought MPs should be forced to wear masks in parliament and an over‐ whelming 88.2 per cent said they should as infec‐ tions are rising in the UK. Just 11.8 per cent said it was up to politicians whether they wore a mask. Taking to Facebook, many readers shared their reasons why they thought politicians should wear masks. One reader, Rita Vost, said: “Yes. They are in‐ doors and less than 1.5 metres from buddies!” Meanwhile, Bill Stewart said: “Yes, they should set an example.”
No masks were being worn in the Houses of Parliament.
Micky Moses added: “Yes, as they do here Spain.” Politicians faced criticism after a number of Tory MPs were seen in the House of Commons with‐ out face masks on Thurs‐ day, October 21, even after Sajid Javid’s pleas for them to “lead by example.” The Health Secretary ap‐ peared at a press confer‐ ence urging the public to wear face masks in crowds, try to meet people outdoors or in well‐venti‐
lated areas and take regu‐ lar lateral flow tests due to soaring Covid cases in the UK. The FT’s Seb Payne asked Javid during the press conference about To‐ ry MPs appearing in the Commons without wear‐ ing masks, with Javid ad‐ mitting Payne had a “very fair point” and that MPs should “set an example.” However, the majority of MPs were later seen in the chamber without face masks.
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Real estate agency fees. Claims and legal advice. Transparency of the contract IN today’s article we are go‐ ing to talk about real estate agency fees. And more specifically, about the con‐ tracts between agencies and clients, when the right of the agent to get paid aris‐ es, etc. Our law firm has had the opportunity to ad‐ vise clients and agencies in these type of matters. In re‐ lation to the drafting of the contract, but also in relation to their defence in court. • The agent’s right to get paid their fees As we have pointed out in other articles, the contract that is usually signed be‐ tween clients and agents is what is called in Spain a bro‐ kerage contract, or real es‐ tate mediation. According to this contract, the real estate agency is not responsible for the success of the sale. Consequently, it may be entitled to its fees in full, even if the sale is not com‐
pleted. That is to say, even if the sale deed is not signed before a notary, or the price is not paid in full. • Real estate agency fees in cases of direct contact between clients It sometimes happens that buyer and vendor, after the initial contact made by the agent, contact each oth‐ er directly. In some cases, to try to avoid paying the agent fees. It also happens that many agency contracts and visit sheets foresee this possibili‐ ty. And so, in some cases, it is stated that if the buyer buys directly from the seller, without the intermediation of the agent, he will have to pay a certain fee. • Of the possible lack of transparency of these type of clauses and contracts Although it will depend on each case, we understand from our experience, that in many occasions, these claus‐
es might not be transparent. We cannot forget that real estate clients, in most cases, are consumers. Therefore, they are protected by con‐ sumer and user regulations. The regulations require that in contracts concluded with consumers that use non‐individually negotiated clauses, these clauses must be clear and simple. Furthermore, they must be transparent, ie the cus‐ tomer must receive suffi‐ cient information about the clauses, their possible legal and economic implications, etc. • Court precedents We would like to highlight the court decision 52/2021 of the Provincial Court of Cadiz. In a case similar to the one described above, al‐ though a clause was signed by which the visitor was obliged to pay the agent fees if he bought the proper‐
ty without the agent. There was NO evidence that this clause and its consequences had been previously in‐ formed to the client, the consumer. Thus, the court consid‐ ered that the clause was not transparent, as the real es‐ tate agency did not ade‐ quately inform the client, and it could also be abusive, as there was no obligation on the part of the agent. • Conclusion If you are a real estate agency or a buyer or seller. And you need the advice of an expert lawyer, in relation to the claim for real estate agency fees. To determine whether or not it should be paid, or whether the agree‐ ment is abusive or transpar‐ ent. Contact us. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but mere‐ ly conveys information relat‐ ing to legal issues.
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More aid for La Palma SPAIN has pledged millions more in aid to La Palma. Presi‐ dent Pedro Sanchez has visited the island for the fifth time since the volcanic eruptions be‐ gan. La Palma’s volcano began erupting on September 19.
Businesses and homes have been destroyed since. The vol‐ cano shows no signs of stopping and lava is still flowing after more than a month. Sanchez has confirmed that the Spanish government will provide millions more in aid for
La Palma, but new legislation needs to be passed to provide the new funding. The govern‐ ment has already announced over €60 million in direct aid. Farming and fishing industries on the island have been severe‐ ly impacted and expect to see €6 million in aid too. Over 2,000 buildings have been damaged due to the lava flowing from the Cumbre Vieja. The damaged buildings are mostly houses and farms. Lava has covered around 850 hectares of land. So far over 7,000 residents have been evacuated. The au‐ thorities have worked quickly to ensure that lives were saved. Over 400 people are said to be in temporary lodgings provided by the government. Many peo‐ ple have been taken in by friends and family too. The Ca‐ nary Islands president Ángel Víc‐ tor Torres has warned that the eruptions will continue. He com‐ mented: “We still have weeks ahead of us. We are living through some very difficult times. But no resident of La Pal‐ ma will have to leave the island to continue their lives.”
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Stewart to stand trial SIR ROD STEWART’S plea deal with Florida prosecutors has fallen through, meaning he and his son are again scheduled to stand trial on battery charges on January 25. The pair were not present when the Judge, August Bonavita, announced that the hearing in which a deal was due to be finalised had been can‐ celled. The pair got into an argument with security guard Jessie Dixon at the Breakers Hotel on December 31, 2019. According to police, the Stewarts were part of a group that attempted to en‐ ter a private event in the children’s area of the hotel and caused a scene, refusing to leave. Dixon intervened and Sean Stewart,
Sir Rod’s plea deal has fallen through.
41, ‘got in his face’, the police report states. Dixon told officers he put the back of his right hand on Sean’s chest, asking him to back up. Security video shows Sean then shoving Dixon and Sir Rod punching him in the ribs. Sir Rod was knighted in 2016.
Vaccine protection study MULTIPLE studies have been carried out in various countries and across different population groups. They have estab‐ lished that the most common timeframe for virus protection to drop is between four and six months. This has been one of the greatest unknowns since the vaccines first began to be administered.
The Ministry of Health has updated the vaccination strategy using the studies. The studies justify a booster dose being administered to a healthy population. At the moment anyone over 70 years of age is set to receive a booster. The booster will be given six months after the second dose was received.
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ON October 19, the Spanish Government indicated it does not propose to regularise cannabis for medicinal use. Cannabis (the plant from which marihuana and hashish are extract‐ ed) is the most con‐ sumed drug in Spain by young people and is the third most addic‐ tive substance taken by adolescents, behind alcohol and tobacco. Almost 20 per cent of young adults between the ages of 14 and 18 (19.3 per cent) have
Cannabis blow Most consumed drug.
used cannabis in the past 30 days. In comparison, 26.7 per cent smoked cigarettes and 58.5 per cent drank alco‐ hol, according to the 2021 re‐ port of the Spanish Observato‐ ry of Drugs and Addictions (OEDA).
SINCE the beginning of 2021, the nearly extinct Churra Lebrijana Spanish sheep, an indigenous An‐ dalucian breed whose numbers had decreased to about two dozen, have spent hours each day grazing and getting to know the visitors at San Jeronimo Park. Now, thanks to a local vet and a group of ecologists, the breed has been rescued from the brink in a project that reflects conser‐ vation efforts from local officials
Adolescent consumption is one of the main concerns re‐ garding the drug, as well as the criminality linked to its illegal cultivation and trade. The par‐ ties Más País, ERC and Pode‐ mos all presented three pro‐ posals to regulate cannabis in Congress. However, PSOE have reject‐ ed the regulation of cannabis without first passing an autho‐ risation for therapeutic use, ac‐ cording to the spokesman for the party, Isabel Rodríguez. The PP is also opposed to regu‐ lating the drug.
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Wetherspoon’s measly chip count A FACEBOOK group dedi‐ cated to counting the num‐ ber of chips served in Wetherspoons has gone vi‐ ral. The group, called Wether‐ spoons Paltry Chip Count, has over 40,000 members across the UK, with mem‐ bers posting images of their dinners complete with mea‐ surements of chip lengths and the number of chips served with meals. Some diners have shared how they have been served as little as 10 chips with meals such as mixed grills,
steaks and paninis, with some even being served processed cheese slices on top. Group admins do a weekly round‐up of the number of chips members have been served. Member Thomas William wrote: “76 meals with a chip count and 16 extra portions of chips were posted this week. These account for a whopping 2,550 chips which were served to you lovely contributors.” One dedicated chip expert even brought scales with him
to weigh his portion, discov‐ ering his chips weighed 189g, approximately 7.27g per chip. He wrote: “Partner would‐ n’t let me take scales in yes‐ terday, but he’s at work late, so managed to sneak them into Sir Henry Tate Chorley.” Another said they’d been waiting for years to discuss their measly chip portions writing: “Been waiting al‐ most seven years for this group. December 22, 2014, I remember it well. 14 chips. Haven’t been to a Wether‐ spoons since.”
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and ecologists. This breed of sheep used to ex‐ ist on the marshy lowlands of the Guadalquivir River. But the marshes decreased from 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) to less than 30,000 and the sheep were pushed out by humans. Few farmers were interested in the animals.
Retired vet Antonio Siles said: “This breed produces only enough milk to feed her off‐ spring, the wool is of poor quali‐ ty and its meat isn’t particularly good because it was never bred for that.” Today, there are around 400 Churra Lebrijana sheep in An‐ dalucia.
ONE family nearly had their holiday to Las Vegas ruined when they made a surprise discovery upon checking in their over‐ weight suitcases at the airport. The airline worker asked them to distribute weight between the suitcases and upon opening the cases, they found their tiny dog had managed to sneak into the luggage. Not having time to head back home, a kind airline worker of‐ fered look after the dog while the couple went on holiday.They returned home a few days later and were reunited with their loving pet.
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Burger King goes veggie Migrant restrictions eased POP UP: For new veggie products.
BURGER KING will open a veg‐ gie pop up restaurant in Madrid. The venue will be in place for one month and will be 100 per cent vegetarian. Burger King also an‐ nounced the launch of the ‘Long Vegetal’. This is a veggie version of i t s
THE city of Sevilla has an‐ nounced plans to become the first major city in the world to begin naming heatwaves, in the same way tropical storms are named in other parts of the world. This is due to begin in 2022. The mayor of Sevilla, Juan Espadas, said on October 18 he is proud that Sevilla will be taking this step, hoping that other cities around the world will also take on the idea. The city is one of
classic ‘Long Chicken’. The new Long Vegetal comes with bread, let‐ tuce, mayonnaise and a chicken substitute made from soy and wheat. The meat substitute has been created by The Vegetarian Butcher. Vegans will be able to enjoy the new product too if they opt to skip the mayonnaise. The new product joins the Veggie Whopper and Veggie Nuggets on Burger King’s permanent list of vegetarian products. Borja Hernández de Alba, general manager of Restaurant Brands Iberia Spain and Portugal said: “We want to reach both people who base their diet on plant‐based products and those who do eat meat but want to reduce their con‐ sumption.” All the products with the V‐Label, have a quality seal for vegetarian and vegan products. This guarantees that there is no cross‐contami‐ nation with meat. It also guarantees that they are of a vegetable origin.
SPAIN is to ease restrictions on young migrants. The new rule changes will make it easier for them to legalise their status. The amendments were revealed on Tuesday October 19. It is ex‐ pected the new rules will benefit around 15,000 migrants. The new rules will see Spain make it easier for young migrants who are unac‐ companied to stay in the country. It will be easier for them to gain residence and work permits. At the moment young migrants are only entitled to documents af‐ ter nine months. The new rules mean that this will drop to three months. Previously to gain a resi‐ dence permit and keep it they had
Names for heatwaves
the hottest regions in Spain. Espadas said: “Extreme heatwaves are be‐ coming more frequent and devastating as a di‐ rect effect from climate change. Local govern‐ ments should address the threat heat poses to our populations, particularly the most vulnera‐
ble, by raising awareness of heat‐health related hazards through evidence‐based data and sci‐ ence.” The city will be collaborating with the Atlantic Council, Spain’s meteorological agency, the Spanish Agency for Climate Change and two uni‐
to show sufficient income. The new rules mean that unaccompa‐ nied children will only have to prove an income of €470 a month from a social security support pro‐ gramme. Non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) have been pressuring the government to make changes for years. According to the Spanish government, the new rules will help migrants integrate into Span‐ ish society. As reported by the United Na‐ tions, more than 30,000 migrants have made their way to Spain this year already. This number is dra‐ matically higher than that seen in the same period last year.
versities to come up with a system. The categorising of heatwaves will be based on the impact they have on health and will also assist the city’s disaster and emergency plan‐ ning. If a heatwave is classed as especially hot and dangerous to health, categorising it would lead to Sevilla opening more air conditioning shelters or adding extra staff in emergency rooms in hospitals.
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Bank scam alert THE Guardia Civil has warned of a new postal scam that tries to steal bank details from elderly people. The scam letters arrive by post and purport to be from the social security office. The letter tells retired people that they are in line for a pension increase of between €75 and €150. The letter then asks the retired person to provide proof of identification. They ask for two photographs of the person’s DNI or NIE. They also ask for a copy of a bank statement. The scam‐ mers request that the identi‐ fication be sent to an email
Ignore a letter similar to this one.
address. They claim that without the relevant infor‐ mation the payment will not be made. The Guardia Civil took to Facebook to share the scam. It is advised that anyone who receives a letter like this does not respond. The letter
A DRONE expert team were preparing to swoop in to save four dogs trapped by the volcano’s lava in La Palma. But on October 20, when the latest reconnaissance flight flew over, no trace of the animals could be found. It is thought that the owner was unable to take the animals with them originally when they fled from the volcano. Rescuers had fought hard to come up with a plan to rescue them. In the meantime, drones had been
should be reported to the lo‐ cal authorities. The social security depart‐ ment never ask for personal details in this way. The De‐ partment will also never ask people to email information to an unofficial email ad‐ dress.
A-Team to the rescue used to ensure that the animals were fed and watered. It has now been reported that the dogs are safe. It appears that friends of the owner found a path where the lava had cooled suffi‐ ciently to allow them to pass. A sign had been left which read ‘Fuerza La Palma. The dogs are fine. A Team.’
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Megachurch blocks mosque plan GOLDERS GREEN HIPPODROME in north London has been bought by an interna‐ tional megachurch whose founder has been accused of covering up child sexual abuse. This development has come after a heated campaign by some locals to prevent an Is‐
lamic centre from opening up at the site. The megachurch Hillsong, which boasts 150,000 mem‐ bers across the globe, plans to hold Sunday services in the the‐ atre. They have 12 branches in the UK and operate 30 different countries. Until earlier this year,
the pop star Justin Bieber was a member of their congregation. The Grade II‐listed Hippo‐ drome has hosted many stars since it was constructed in 1913. The auditorium has 3,000 seats and has hosted Marlene Dietrich, Vera Lynn, and Status Quo amongst hundreds of oth‐ ers. Since 2017 the site has been owned by Markaz El Tathgheef El Eslami (Centre for Islamic Enlightening). They bought it for £5.25m and had plans for conferences, English‐ language classes, after school clubs and prayers. The original reasoning behind the residents’ rejection of the plans was due to traffic congestion. However, some people went further with their comments, giving the impression a Muslim presence in the area would be ‘undesirable’. Alan Jacobs, of the Golders Green Residents Environment Group, said: “For the vast majority of local resi‐ dents this was never about the user, but the use.” The group led the campaign against the mosque plan, stating that the hours applied for were too long and would cause congestion.
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Spanish scientists create antibodies that slow the ageing process A TEAM of researchers from the Open Universi‐ ty of Catalunya (UOC), in Spain, and the Uni‐ versity of Leicester, in the United Kingdom, have developed a new method to eliminate senescent cells. These are zombie cells that cause diseases related to ageing such as type‐2 diabetes, some types of cancer, or Alzheimer’s disease. Our immune system has a mechanism when we are young that elimi‐ nates damaged cells and prevents them from di‐ viding. This mechanism is called cellular senes‐ cence, and it is key to stopping cancer or shap‐ ing our tissues when we are embryos. As we age, this mecha‐ nism stops working, and the immune system can‐ not eliminate the dam‐
AGE-RELATED: Our immune system stops working.
aged cells that are left roaming our bodies like zombies. Scientists have known for a long time that these types of cells cause inflammatory pro‐ cesses that trigger age‐ related diseases such as Alzheimer’s or some forms of cancer. Salvador Macip is a re‐ searcher at the UOC and
the University of Leices‐ ter, and his team has de‐ veloped an antibody that acts as a ‘smart bomb’ against senescent cells. This incredible dis‐ covery first recognises its specific proteins, then attaches itself to them, and finally applies a drug to them that eliminates them completely.
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Octogenarian romance scam
OFFICERS from the Na‐ tional Police in Valencia have arrested a 33‐year‐ old woman for fraud. It is alleged she used a ro‐ mance scam to steal €67,000 from an elderly man. The investigation be‐ gan after authorities be‐ came aware that the 87‐ year‐old had been targeted by the scam. A young woman of Ro‐ manian origin struck up a friendship with him and gained his trust. These scams often involve striking up long‐term relationships
Man had €67,000 stolen.
or even proposals of mar‐ riage in order to be includ‐ ed in the deeds of flats or as beneficiaries of wills. During the investigation, the officers discovered that the woman had repeatedly borrowed money from the elderly man. She promised
to pay him back once she had sold her property in Romania. The woman told the elderly man sob stories about her family and other issues. The victim lent the woman money on multiple occasions. He gave her cash or transferred money to her. According to sources in the police, the woman has been arrested as the al‐ leged perpetrator of a fraud offence. She has a police record and has used this ‘modus operandi’ to swindle money in the past.
Kuenssberg to step down ACCORDING to reports, Laura Kuenssberg is in talks to step down as BBC political editor after six years to start a new role on the Today programme. This comes as part of a major reshuffle of on-air senior staff, according to reports on October 22. The deal has not yet been signed off and the BBC refuse to discuss the speculations, however, her departure
would mean a vacancy in one of the most powerful positions in UK journalism. The news also comes as the BBC is still negotiating on the BBC licence fee. Kuenssberg has covered a tumultuous period in British politics including the Brexit referendum and two general elections, becoming a staple of BBC News.
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The cost of Covid - Careful tax planning has never been more important The Covid pandemic placed a great deal of economic strain on governments across Europe. New initiatives were introduced to help relieve the burden caused by lockdowns and the drop in domestic productivity. While these measures provided much needed support, they left governments in considerable debt. Last month, the UK government announced a 1.25% rise in National Insurance (NI) contributions, higher tax rates for dividends and a freeze on the triple lock for UK pensions. What is the ‘triple lock’, and how might this change affect your pension? The triple lock dictates that UK state pensions increase annually in line with the rising cost of living, increased average wages, or a minimum of 2.5% - whichever is highest. As announced by the UK government, it will be suspended for the 2022/23 tax year due to an
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unexpected surge of 8% for average wages as we recover from the pandemic. Next year UK state pensions will either rise by 2.5% or match the rate of inflation. This will not come close to the 8% salary rise but could be between 3-4%, in line with inflation. The government has promised to reintroduce the triple lock for the 2023/24 tax year, but we need
to see what happens if salaries continue increasing. What are the implications of the dividend tax and NIC rise? These tax rises and limiting the triple lock is a significant policy change for the UK Conservative Party. However, with recordbreaking waiting lists for the NHS, the government concluded that a 1.25% rise in NI contributions may be the only equitable solution available. From April 2023 this will effectively become a tax levy – the ‘Health and Social Care Levy’ – so it seems here to stay for the foreseeable future. The dividend tax rise affects dividend income above the £2,000 allowance. From April 2022, basic rate taxpayers will pay 8.75%; higher rate taxpayers 33.75%, and additional rate taxpayers 39.35%. Can we expect further tax rises in the UK and Europe? The Covid-19 pandemic threatened to have a catastrophic effect on the global economy. The im-
pact has been mitigated to a degree by government schemes and initiatives, but this has ultimately thrown countries into higher debt. The UK’s tax hike, aimed at raising more than £36bn over the next three years, could be the first of many. According to calculations by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, the overall tax burden of a UK resident now stands at 35% – a 70-year high. Other European countries are likely to be considering their options to reduce their Covid debt. What can you do? The changes in policy and decisions we’ve seen in the UK may not have happened in a pre-Covid world. But the landscape is different now and we need to be prepared for more tax rises. While we all understand the importance of playing our part in restoring the damage caused by the pandemic, changes in tax legislation can potentially lead to paying more than is legitimately required. How you hold your as-
sets can make a difference to how much tax you pay, and if you still have the structures you used in the UK, you may be missing out on the tax planning opportunities provided by the Spanish regime. It’s more important than ever to ensure your financial planning is specifically designed for a resident of Spain. To receive guidance during this time of change, seek tailored, expert advice. Getting the right help from trusted advisers will help you stay ahead of the curve and plan for almost every contingency. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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TOLL-FREE roads in Spain will become a thing of the past by 2024. The minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, confirmed on Oc‐ tober 19 that drivers will have to pay to use the highways from 2024. The introduction of the toll is based on the State’s need to seek new resources to pay for public services. Currently, the construction and maintenance of non‐ toll roads is paid for through General State Bud‐ gets. In 2022, €1.371 billion will be allocated for the ser‐ vices, creating a deficit of about €9 billion. According to the Associa‐ tion of Companies for the
Pay as you go TOLLS: Are to be introduced on all roads from 2024.
Conservation and Exploita‐ tion of Infrastructures (ACEX), the maintenance of each kilometre of highway costs €80,000 and the Spanish Road Association (AEC) estimated in its latest study that the accumulated deficit roads in this aspect amount to €7.3 billion.
However, of that amount, only €2.5 billion actually corresponded to state‐owned roads. This network has an ex‐ tension of 26,466 kms, half of them are high capacity roads and 52 per cent of the total traffic and 64 per cent of lorries use them.
Short story winner hailed THE BBC national short story award winner has been decided for this year with the ‘mas‐ terful’ Lucy Caldwell scooping the prize. The story, named ‘All the People Were Mean and Bad,’ has been hailed for its portrayal of par‐ enthood, marriage and a vision into an alter‐ nate life. In the story, the main character is a mother in charge of keeping her daughter en‐ tertained through a transatlantic flight. The title comes from a storybook being read to the discomforted child. “All the people, it says, were mean and bad. Except for Noah. Noah was good, and because he was good, God saved him.” The mother hates the book but is very aware of all the people around her, particular‐ ly an older man who is sitting next to the pair. He assures her that everything is ok, and from there the story grows. Caldwell says: “I wanted to write about the
BOOK: Won a prize worth £15,000.
distance between where we come from and where we end up; between who we think we are and who we turn out to be. Between what we dream, and what we do.” The book beat works by Rory Gleeson, Georgina Harding, Danny Rhodes and Richard Smyth to win the prize, which is worth £15,000.
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Animal ID I N 2022 it will be mandatory for your dog or cat in Spain to have an animal ID as the General Direc‐ torate of Animal Rights plans to im‐ plement a DNI for pets. The new Law on Protection and Rights of Animals in‐ cludes several mea‐ sures such as taking a mandatory course to own a dog, the prohibition of the sacrifice of compan‐ ion animals and the end of pet purchases to encourage adop‐ tion. Among these proposed measures is also the obtaining of an animal DNI. The objective of the General Direc‐ torate of Animal Rights for the cre‐ ation of this DNI for pets, which will be mandatory from 2022, is to have a na‐ tional database. Ione Belarra, Min‐ ister of Social Rights and the 2030 Agen‐ da, explained that it is necessary to have all pets identified to “ensure that we move on the right path and in a model where no animal is left to its own de‐ vices in Spain.”
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Trump takes on Silicon Valley THE former president of the United States intends to “create a rival to the pro‐ gressive media consortium and fight the ‘Big Tech’ of Silicon Valley.” Trump an‐ nounced the move on Wednesday, October 20. He is set to launch his own media company. He also in‐ tends to have his own social media network and provide a subscription video ser‐ vice. Trump is set to name the new company Trump Media
To launch new company.
Technology Group (TMTG). He plans to take on big tech companies and believes that companies have “used their
power unilaterally to silence opposition voices in the United States.” The social media side of the venture will be released to the public first. The social media network will be called ‘TRUTH Social’. A new app from Trump can be found on Apple’s App Store al‐ ready. The release date though is set for February 2022. Trump claims that fans will be able to get their hands on a test version of the app in November.
Radisson five-star arrival THE Radisson Hotel Group opened its first five‐star hotel in Sevilla on Thursday, October 21. The Radisson Collection Magdalena Plaza Hotel also becomes the hotel group’s first ex‐ perience with its new Premium Lifestyle brand that has been specifically designed for urban accommodations. The inauguration of the establishment to the hotel sector of the city reinforces the com‐ mitment to premium tourism in Sevilla, a strategy that the city council is pursuing with conviction as it is the type of visitor that it is in‐
terested in attracting to improve the quality of this industry. The mayor of Sevilla, Juan Espadas, and the municipal delegate for Urban Habitat, Culture and Tourism, Antonio Muñoz, accompanied the president of the Radisson Hotel Group, businessman Chema Basterrechea, at the offi‐ cial opening ceremony of the hotel, led by Olivier Rust. The hotel chain has made an im‐ portant bet with this new business, which has also included the redevelopment of the cen‐ tral Sevilla square.
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Covid import fears Needle spiking petition RECOVERING well from its fifth wave of coron‐ avirus infections, Spain is now boasting one of the lowest inci‐ dence rates in the world. The peaks and troughs of virus cases have been sharp but ‘the new normal’ is rolling out across the country and there are hopes for full Christmas celebrations on the horizon. Despite the good news coming from home, the ‘Achilles heel’ of imported coronavirus cases has barely decreased since
Covid peaks and troughs.
the peak of the fifth wave in July. This Spanish Covid list is now the main focus of the government.
In the most recent week’s figures, there were 229 Covid cases brought in from abroad. This is only a 20 per centreduction on the high numbers of peak summer. The national incidence rate then was 17 times higher than it is currently. Now it is around 40 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per 14 days, then it was 701 per 100,000. The added issue with these cases is that they are from countries that have very high incidences of coronavirus and make up a large number of Spanish foreign residents and tourists. Romania is currently topping the imported Spanish Covid list with more than 196 cases com‐ ing through the borders in the last four weeks. The second‐highest on the list of import cases is the United Kingdom.
A P E T I T I O N that has been signed by over 100,000 people calls for nightclub searches fol‐ lowing reports of needle spiking. One student said she was left feeling “vulnera‐ ble” and “violated” after she was allegedly inject‐ ed in a club in Notting‐ ham. Police have said they are investigating re‐ ports of the incidents. Sarah Buckle said she was out in Nottingham city on September 28 when she became sud‐ denly ill: “One moment I was talking fine, and then I couldnt get my words out. “They took me to sit down but then I couldn’t get up again.” Sarah, 19, says she re‐ membered very little the next morning and woke up in a hospital bed. She then noticed a small pin prick on her hand which later began to throb and turn into bruising. “I feel
violated,” she said. “I’ve had too much to drink before and this was com‐ pletely different. “To be in hospital for 10 hours, and to have no recollection of anything for that long, is abso‐ lutely crazy. I’m con‐ fused by why this is go‐ ing on, it’s terrifying. You can cover your drinks, but how are you going to stop someone stabbing you?” Campaigners are seek‐
ing ‘tangible’ changes to make venues such as clubs safer. Larissa Kennedy, president of the National Union of Students (NUS), said: “It’s absolutely disgust‐ ing that in the past few days a number of stu‐ dents have reported in‐ stances of women being spiked on nights out. “My rage, love and sol‐ idarity goes out to all those who have been impacted.”
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A SPANISH billionaire has donated €280 million to purchase life‐saving cancer radiotherapy equipment for the health ser‐ vice. Amancio Ortega Gaona, a Spanish billionaire businessman, well‐known for his charitable contributions to the Spanish health system, is the founder and former chairman of Inditex fashion group, best known for its chain of Zara clothing and ac‐ cessories shops. This type of radiotherapy is especially helpful to treat child‐ hood cancers and tumours with difficult access due to its great precision.
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Flying car for sale
A FLYING car from Swedish company Jetson is now on sale in Spain. The car can take off and land horizon‐ tally and can be yours for only €80,000. The company ships the cars partially as‐ sembled. Jetson aims to “change the way we travel.” All or‐ ders for 2022 have been filled, but reservations for 2023 are now open. One lucky person in Cordoba will get their hands on one next year after placing an order according to the company’s website.
Changing the way we travel.
According to Jetson: “We are a Swedish company with a mission to change the way we travel. We aim to make the skies available for every‐ one with our safe, personal electric aerial vehicle. “Our prototype ‘proof of concept’ was finished in the
spring of 2018, and until now we have been very busy working on a consumer friendly version. That project resulted in Jetson ONE, a commercially available per‐ sonal electric aerial vehicle that you can own and fly. “Jetson was founded by Peter Ternström and Tomasz Patan in 2017. We intend to make everyone a pilot,” they added. The maximum speed is 102 kilometres per hour. For a pilot weighing in at 85 kilo‐ grams, the flight time will be 20 minutes.
Spanish dancer dies in desert CATALAN dancer Arnau Galindo tragically died in a desert excursion accident in Saudi Arabia. Sources from the 27‐year‐old dancer’s family say that he died in a traffic accident. According to reports, four other Italian dancers also died in the same accident. The group had been travelling with four other people on an excursion in the desert. The car
is said to have overturned. Two other dancers and two guides survived the acci‐ dent. The two guides are said to be in prison. The Catalan dancer headed to Riyadh, the country’s capital after being hired by an Ital‐ ian company. He had been contracted for a few weeks to take part in a show and had expected to return to Barcelona after the show.
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Morgan quits ‘Life Stories’ PIERS MORGAN is to quit his role presenting ITV’s ‘Life Stories’. He has fronted the show since its inception back in 2009,
bringing some incredible guests and very poignant moments in front of the cameras. Kate Garraway has al-
School destroyed by lava stream RESIDENTS on the Canary Island of La Palma have faced more heartbreak as one of the streams of lava entered the town of La Laguna on Wednesday, Octo‐ ber 20. On Thursday October 21, ariel drone footage showed that the school in the centre of the town had been totally destroyed as the mass keeps ad‐ vancing. The local fire station is reportedly surrounded by lava and looks likely to become another casualty. Scientists and the authorities are hoping that the stream will turn southwards and avoid the rest of La Laguna and its banana plantations. Should it decide to flow northwards from La Laguna, then the town of Tazacorte is in danger. As a precaution, another 500 residents were evac‐ uated from their homes in the plains of Tazacorte and Los Llanos de Aridane. This brings the total number of evacuees to 7,500 since Cumbre Vieja started erupting on September 19.
ready been lined up as his replacement, and she will be his final guest before he bows out. Kate will then reportedly front the final three episodes of ‘Life Stories’ early in 2022. Piers has an exciting new project in the pipeline with talkTV, and the 56-year-old made an official announcement on Thursday, October 21, posting, “I’m quitting Life Stories after 12 years and 100 shows. My final one will be with my fabulous friend @kategarraway, and she will then present the remaining three planned shows of the next series, as I leave I T V to host my new global daily show. It’s been a blast!” The show is expected to be broadcast before the end of this year, and will undoubtedly revolve around 54-year-old Kate’s brave battle to help her husband Derek Draper through his fight with Covid-19.
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Bank fraud boss busted THE Guardia Civil have ar‐ rested the deputy director of a bank in Cadiz. He is the al‐ leged perpetrator of a fraud involving more than €1.7m of clients’ money through trans‐ fers and the fraudulent con‐
tracting of insurance, loans, cards, term deposits and oth‐ er financial products. In a statement, the Guardia Civil explained on Saturday October 23, that the detainee, who has been
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able to defraud more than 270 people, took advantage of the relationship of her clients who were mostly el‐ derly people and had little fi‐ nancial knowledge. The investigators had the full collaboration of the bank to clarify the facts and return the money to those affected, with more than €1.5m re‐ stored so far. The investigation began in January this year when an older man complained to the Guardia Civil that his lifelong friend and deputy director of his local branch had autho‐ rised on his behalf a transfer of €25,000 to the account of an unknown person. The complainant called the deputy director who offered to return the money in cash and in person in exchange for not commenting on what happened with other em‐ ployees of the branch. The detainee has now been charged with the al‐ leged crimes of bank fraud, falsification of documents and identity theft.
Dads’ walk raises £500k A DADS’ suicide aware‐ ness walk has raised £500k for charity. Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig are among those who have donated to the char‐ ity. Three brave fathers completed a 300‐mile walk to raise money in honour of their teenage daughters who took their own lives. The walk was in memory of 18‐year‐old Emily Owen, 17‐year‐old Beth Palmer, and Sophie Airey. The dads hoped to raise £3,000 each, but have now raised around £500,000 for the charity PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide). Actor Daniel Craig was one of the first celebs to support the charity walk. Nicole Kidman was in‐
Completed 300 miles.
spired to donate too. Kid‐ man said: “Three com‐ pletely brilliant dads, do‐ ing a completely brilliant thing, to benefit so many. Inspired by Daniel Craig who backed them at the outset of their journey, I am matching his £10,000 to support their excellent fundraising efforts.” Ged Flynn, the Chief Ex‐ ecutive of PAPYRUS com‐ mented: “The three dads epitomise what our chari‐ ty is all about, turning the tragedy of young suicide into hope.”
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Brexit booze shortage SPAIN could run out of rum, whisky, gin and vodka due to transport issues and Brexit. Supplies of wine and beer are not expected to be affect‐ ed. Spain is reportedly facing the risk of running out of spir‐ its. The worst‐hit products are those most consumed such as rum, whisky, gin and vodka. Various factors have influenced the shortage in Spain with bars, pubs and nightclubs already experienc‐ ing shortages. However, su‐ permarkets have yet to be hit. The executive director of the Spanish Spirits Associa‐ tion (FEBE), Bosco Torre‐ mocha, has confirmed the shortage of spirits. According to Torremocha, the shortages are due to rising transport costs, while increasing costs for raw materials such as glass and cardboard are also affecting the availability of spirits. Torremocha has also said that Brexit is causing is‐ sues due to bottlenecks at customs locations.
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Scottish Space launch A N E W Scottish Space Strategy hopes to create 20,000 jobs, as Scotland looks to secure a £4 bil‐ lion share of the global space market. The Scot‐ tish Space Strategy in‐ cludes plans for a net‐ work of satellite launch sites. Scotland hopes to in‐ crease international eco‐ nomic opportunities too. The strategy was launched virtually at the Expo 2020 in Dubai. Busi‐ ness Minister Ivan McKee commented: “The Scot‐ tish Space Strategy demonstrates the deter‐
mination of our space community to work to‐ gether to deliver this am‐ bitious agenda. “Our aims are clear ‐ we want to achieve a £4 billion share of the global space market, deliver a dedicated launch capabil‐ ity as early as next year and create 20,000 jobs in the sector by 2030. We will broaden the diversi‐ ty of the sector, increase its sustainability, exports and inward investment, and enhance education to inspire the next gener‐ ation of space industry workers,” he added.
Spy chief extradited VENEZUELA’S former spy chief, Hugo Carvajal, is to be extradited to the US on the order of the Spanish high court. Charges in‐ clude drug trafficking and collaborating with Colom‐ bia’s Farc terrorist group. Mr Carvajal has denied the charges and says that all of the allegations are driven by political motives. The reason for the ex‐ tradition to the US is be‐ cause of possible incrimi‐ nating evidence Mr Carvajal may hold against the current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, a major adversary of the United States. Mr Carvajal had been in
hiding for two years prior to his arrest in Spain. The 61‐year‐old, who is nick‐ named ‘El Pollo’ (The Chicken), disappeared af‐ ter an earlier court ruled in favour of his extradi‐ tion.
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Second chance for ex-offenders GIVING ex‐offenders a second chance can be a win‐win for businesses, said the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab. The Ministry of Justice has carried out a new poll about ex‐offenders that shows that 90 per cent of businesses that em‐ ploy ex‐offenders have found them to be good at their jobs, reliable and trustworthy. Raab revealed new research before a sum‐ mit that hopes to see more prison leavers em‐ ployed. It is hoped that increasing employment would cut crime rates. The research showed over 80 per cent of the public think that busi‐ nesses who give offend‐ ers a second chance are making a positive contri‐ bution to society. Raab explained: “Giv‐ ing an ex‐offender a sec‐ ond chance can be win‐
and finally... RAIL operator Eurostar has put tickets on sale for its festive services and introduced extra trains just in time for Christmas. Tickets are available for just £39 one way over the Christ‐ mas timetable, which will operate from December 12 to Jan‐ uary 8. The schedule will include nine daily return services on week‐ days between London and Paris, five between London and Brussels and two between London and Amsterdam.
win for them and their em‐ ployer. Business owners have told me ex‐offenders are among the most reli‐ able and motivated work‐ ers in their team. They have a desire to prove
themselves trustworthy and they have something to lose. “It’s a win for society too ‐ ex‐offenders with jobs are paying their taxes and are significantly more likely to
turn their backs on crime and stay on the straight and narrow. I want to see new opportunities for ex‐ offenders opening up and reoffending coming down.”
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A CONSERVATION charity Woodland Trust Scotland wants to connect habitats in Scotland. They hope to create a red squirrel superhighway, which would be used by squirrels and other animals too. Woodland Trust Scotland needs £8 million to buy the Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross, which has 4,500 acres and borders with other land that the charity already owns. If successful, the trust would plant native trees on the new estate. They hope to create a ‘mosaic of habitats.’ This would allow animals to move freely between the two areas.
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Squirrel superhighway At the moment the Couldoran Estate does not have many trees. Red squirrels would be able to move more freely and cross from one area to the other if the trust can link the Shieldaig Pinewood Site of Special Scientific Interest with Rassal Ashwood Site of Special Scientific Interest. Alastair Seaman is the trust director for Woodland Trust
Scotland. He commented: “Next door at Shieldaig, we see birds such as golden eagle, peregrine, red-throated diver, greenshank and golden plover. Pine martens, water voles, badgers, red squirrels and mountain hares have also been spotted. “Wildcats were in the area until the 1960s and we’ve heard of potential sightings more recently too,” he added.
Alicante gang busted OFFICERS from the National Police have brought to jus‐ tice a gang that specialised in violent house burglaries. The gang was also known for drug trafficking in the Ali‐ cante and Denia area. The police have dismantled the criminal organisation and arrested three people aged between 19 and 23 years old. The three allegedly belonged to a gang based in Ali‐ cante who specialised in drug trafficking and robberies. The gang had made a significant profit from their illegal activities. They also impersonated police officers and at‐ tacked other drug traffickers and used violence to try and avoid the police. Officers carried out searches which proved to be ex‐ tremely effective. They seized a top‐of‐the‐range vehicle and a motorbike. Nearly €11,000 were also seized along with 3,900 kg of hashish. Jewellery and other items were also recovered during the searches. Officers from the judicial police in Alicante and Denia were involved in the investigation. Further arrests have not been ruled out.
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Escobar’s cocaine hippos FO R M E R Colombian drug baron Pablo Esco‐ bar’s cocaine hippos have been given a spe‐ cial legal status by a US court to be legally recognised as people. According to the Ani‐ mal Legal Defence
Fund, this is the first time an animal has been legally recognised as a person. The Animal Legal De‐ fence Fund, an animal advocacy organisation, made an application on behalf of the animals in
MPs refuse masks A NUMBER of Tory MPs were seen in the House of Commons without face masks, even after Sajid Javid’s pleas for them to “lead by example.” The Health Secretary appeared at a press confer‐ ence on October 20, urging the public to wear face masks in crowds, try to meet people outdoors or in well‐ventilated areas and to take regular lateral flow tests due to soaring Covid cases in the UK. Javid was asked during the press conference about Tory MPs appearing in the Commons without wear‐ ing masks, with Javid admitting MPs should “set an example.” However, the majority of MPs have appeared in the chamber without face masks. The SNP’s Pete Wishart condemned the “ongoing comical ap‐ pearance in this place of one side of the house wearing face masks and the other side not wear‐ ing them at all.”
a Columbian lawsuit against the govern‐ ment. The application was filed after around 100 of the hippos, who are descendants of ani‐ mals Escobar imported, were due to be killed. The animals current‐ ly reside in the Mag‐ dalena River, Colombia, but have been given le‐ gal person’s status. The lawsuit was first filed more than a year ago with the decision made on October 20. During the 1980s, Es‐ cobar bought hippos for his private zoo and after his death in 1993 the Colombian govern‐ ment left them there. When the hippos es‐ caped a few years later ecologists said that re‐ production rates were “unsustainable” and some were sterilised. Today, they’re widely considered to be the biggest herd outside of Africa.
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Viking Vinland
T Rex
STEP aside Christopher Columbus as discoverer of the Americas because a new type of carbon dating confirms that Vikings were living in the settlement of L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada as early as 1021 as Greenland is just 16 kilometres from the nearest Canadian island.
KNOWN as Tristan Otto, the world’s best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil will be scaring visitors to the Danish Natural History Museum until the end of this year. Visitors will not only see the 3.6-metre fossil, but will enjoy a rich audio-visual experience.
THE NETHERLANDS Santa dispute
Sad journey
IT was feared that there would be one Santa too many in Amsterdam on November 14 when there was a split in the Sinterklaas in Amsterdam organisation SSIA, but after mediation there will be just one who will arrive on a steamboat and tour the canals.
THE body of a woman reported missing in the floods that struck western Germany in July has been found in Rotterdam according to the German police, as her DNA was established after the body which must have been carried 300 kilometres along the Rhine was tested.
BELGIUM Tiny house
More toilets
A DUTCH student studying in Ghent has told local newspaper VRT that because he can’t find affordable accommodation near his university, he plans to build a tiny house (described as one measuring less than 37 square metres) if he can find a plot.
A GROUP of MPs in the Belgian Parliament are demanding that the government opens more free public toilets in Brussels, as whilst there are often a number of public urinals for men, the situation for women and families is much worse.
GERMANY Unpleasant welcome
Female President
THE son of Israeli singer Abi Ofarim, Gil, is a German born singer who has said that an employee of Westin Hotel, Leipzig was guilty of antisemitism when checking into the hotel. A 118-page report suggests that there is no evidence of this having taken place.
AS the German political parties get down to agreeing who should do what in a coalition government following the latest election, the Social Democrats have nominated Baerbel Bas, to serve as president of parliament to try to ensure that Germany’s top three posts aren’t male dominated.
FRANCE Mammobus
Vatican visit
IN recognition of the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the association Bus de la Santé has a number of pink Mammobuses currently in Paris offering free mammograms to women and alerting them to the fact that the earlier the diagnosis, the more likely the cure.
THE French Prime Minister Jean Castex met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday October 18 as the French Catholic Church reels from accusations of clerical child sex abuse and agrees that the law may overrule the sanctity of the confessional box.
NORWAY King Crab
Betting ban
FANS of the TV show Deadliest Catch will be interested to know that Norway is enjoying a huge boom in the popularity of King Crab which was originally considered a potential menace as huge numbers migrated from Russia to Norway seeking colder waters.
DESPITE the fact that the European Union is against state monopolies, it is considered that control of alcohol and now betting is not in breach of Norway’s trade agreement with the EU, so it appears likely that unlicensed online betting companies will be banned in the near future.
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S summer comes to a close and the evenings draw in, many people are switching sun-filled days at the beach and long nights out for the comfort and warmth of their own homes. And after a long summer out and about with making improvements to homes and gardens at the back of their minds, many are taking the plunge and getting to work making the most of their spaces. Whether it’s an apartment, villa, balcony or garden, a few quick improvements can transform a space from homely to luxury, and homeowners are now taking advantage of increased time to make those changes. The pandemic has also seen
INDOOR SPACE: Comfort is high on the agenda. investment in home improvements increase by around 5 per cent, and now friends and families are meeting again and social events are back on the table, many are choosing to host from their homes, making it a must to get spaces looking their best. In fact, the ability to socialise
from home has been driving spending in consumers’ homes and gardens choices, with owners increasingly adapting spaces to become more open plan, freeing them up to be used by multiple groups at the same time, and increasing the space available for entertaining. Meanwhile, the rise in various
members of the same family moving back in together during the pandemic, and the need to be able to host families and friends from abroad has also been driving an increase in the number of people adding bedrooms to a property. Homes and garden trends are also changing spending habits,
with the neutral beiges and creams popular in the past decade now being replaced with green to mirror nature in indoor spaces. Comfort is also high on the agenda, with this season’s trends seeing an increase in the use of luxury fabrics in curtains, cushions and sofas to add a hotel-quality feel to homes. In outdoor spaces too there is a trend for luxury, with items including outdoor saunas and luxury pools gaining popularity. The good news is that alongside making homes more comfortbale and luxurious to live in, these home improvements could also be adding to the value of house prices with Spain’s housing market continuing to grow by 0.7 per cent from last year.
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OU can obtain all of your textile needs in one of two locations at the Yorkshire Linen Company which has stores in both Javea and Altea. The company specialises in all things relevant to soft furnishings for the home literally from floor to ceiling with a wide choice of linen, curtains, roller blinds, carpets, rugs, blankets, cushions, even mattresses and much more. Home furnishings of this type should not be considered a luxury but a necessity if you are going to enjoy your home, be it on a permanent basis or somewhere that you can relax in when on holiday. The Yorkshire Linen Company has an ever-changing stock with new designs and styles in a huge range of different sizes being added regularly and if you want a customised item, then that’s not a problem as there is a seamstress always at hand to give advice. Talking about your particular needs should never be a problem as the experienced staff can converse in four dif-
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HOME FURNISHINGS: There is an ever-changing stock. ferent languages, English, Dutch, German and Spanish and also let you know about
the various offers, both monthly specials and end of line bargains.
Having been established in Spain for more than 15 years, the Yorkshire Linen Company in Javea and Altea not only has a wide range of knowledge about all aspects of soft furnishings for the home, but has direct contacts with top manufacturers so is able to offer customers the right product at the right price, so giving value for money is an absolute priority. The difference between a house and a home is often the way it is presented in order to give you a feeling of well-being and comfort and it’s not just the paint on the walls and the furni-
ture, but the added benefit of quality soft furnishings which can take the interior of a property to the next level and this is where Yorkshire Linen is ideally placed to help. Everything can be viewed online at www.yorkshirelinen costablanca.com and new offers appear on their regularly updated Facebook page as well as the increasingly popular Instagram, where you can also see latest stock arrivals. To really get to the heart of what you need, by touching and seeing the items on offer and by discussing what you wish to achieve, it is best to visit either of the two showrooms - especially if you live between Benidorm and Denia - to see the enormous range of different product on offer.
The Javea / Xabia store is open from 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm on Saturday, whilst the Altea store has the same opening times except on Saturday it closes at 2pm. Visit Javea / Xabia at the Centro Comercial Montgo Cap de la Nao Pla 68 Tel: (+34) 966 462 275 Visit Altea at Partida Planet 177 Tel: (+34) 965 841 399
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HE BED SHOP is a company that is committed to delivering the best service at the best prices. Whatever your sleeping preference may be, they are sure to have the perfect mattress to suit. They will help you to decide on the perfect mattress for you whatever your sleeping position, comfort issue, or mattress desires. The Bed Shop is a company that is committed to delivering the best products at the best prices and currently, they are offering a 40 per cent discount on all Sealy mattresses. They have all the major brands of mattresses, beds, and pillows in stock and offer free delivery, free assembly, free disposal, and a 100 per cent guarantee. They also stock quality bedroom furniture to help you create your perfect
Choose from world-renowned brands. sleep sanctuary. Their shops in Alfaz del Pi and Javea offer years of experience in product knowledge to help you select the best products from world-renowned brands, including Hypnos, who have been Royal Warrant holders since 1929 providing the highest standards in excellence, quality, service, and innovation, and beds which are truly fit for a queen. The Bed Shop also stocks Sealy, OHM, de Joar, and Tempur.
To upgrade your bedroom and get the perfect mattress for you, visit The Bed Shop at one of their stores. Check out their store in Javea on Calle Venecia 28, Alicante, 03738, or contact them on 965 641 201. Alternatively, visit them at Alfaz del Pi on Cami De La Mar 37, Alicante, 03580, or call them on 966 580 628.
MANTELPIECE: Can be the focal point of your room. THE fire and mantelpiece can be the focal point of your room, and while many people decide to keep things simple and leave it bare, if you do want to make a feature of it, here are some ideas. You can use a large mirror or an attractive painting as the main feature above the mantelpiece, and then from there, choose some items to complement them, such as antiques, candles, flowers, photos or a clock. The main thing is to find items which complement each other
and add to the feeling which you want for the room. Do not use too many different items as this will only make it look cluttered and gather dust. Try to also keep the items balanced in size, number and shape. You may also want to put the television above the fireplace, but make sure that it is placed at a good height to prevent neck pains and that the size is appropriate. There will also be other items such as speakers, DVD players and game consoles to consider.
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Multi-language service from Olea Home Olea Home is one of the oldest in the Marina Alta construction industry with many satisfied customers.
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O R M E D of a large specialised team of architects, interior designers, legal and administrative personnel, they speak many languages allowing them to cater to the needs of all of their clients. Offering both estate agency services to help you find your perfect property, as well as building services to create your ideal new build, Olea Home know how important it is to buy a new home. Thanks to their extensive experience and overview of all aspects of the process, Olea Home make buying or building a property hassle-free for their clients. Working as a team to achieve the best result as soon as possible, their experts will take care of all the processes for the acquisition of
From modern to traditional.
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your home. You just have to tell them what you have in mind, and they take care of everything else. The family-owned business has more than 50 years experience in the construction industry and sales of villas and will help you build your dream home in an idyllic environment with a view of your choice, sea or mountains. They always fol-
Your dream will be a reality. low Spanish construction regulations and make your dream home a reality. Focusing on Orba Valley, Denia, Javea, Moraira, Jalon Valley, their new build villas allow you to choose your design,
from modern to traditional, as well as your location, near the mountains or the beach. As well as a wealth of experience in the construction of homes, Olea Home also offers their clients honesty and responsibility in their dealings. Buying a home is one of the most important decisions of your life. They know it, and that is why they will speak to you honestly and will be re-
sponsible with every step they take with you. They also know each of the corners of their area, especially the Costa Blanca. They live here, they’ve known it forever, and they’ll know how to recommend the right place for you. Their team is multidisciplinary, covering home construction, an architecture and interior design team, as well as a legal, economic and customer service team. When buying your home they want you to be as comfortable as possible, which is why they offer personalised customer service in any language. And the experts at Olea Home not only specialise in new builds, they also carry out reforms.
So if you are looking for your new perfect property, or want to upgrade your existing one, contact Olea Home at info@olea-home.com, or on 965 584 040. Alternatively, visit them at Avinguda de les Ameriques, 42, 03790 Orba, or on Calle Almacenes, 11, 03724 Moraira. You can also visit them at www.olea-home.com.
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WOULD you like to make your home more environmentally friendly? You can start by using solar panels and solar energy for different appliances, which will help you to save money as well as being better for the environment. Make sure it is well insulated and collect rainwater for use. Put plants in your home, not only will they give it a calmer appearance, they will help to purify the air by absorbing chemicals. Use natural light where possible with windows and skylights.
Turn the tap off when you’re brushing your teeth and only use the water you need. Use an ecological toilet with recycled water from the sink and shower. Shower instead of bathing and use a filter on your kitchen tap to prevent using bottled water. Use fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs, and unplug electrical equipment when it isn’t being used.
GREEN: Use energy saving light bulbs.
Space under the stairs THE space beneath the stairs is often an area which is not used to the best advantage. With a little clever planning you can place drawers, cupboards, shelves, desks, dog kennels and even bathrooms beneath the stairs. The steps themselves can be turned into drawers meaning that the space can be used to save space in other rooms. It can also be an ideal place for hanging bikes or other sports equipment. It can be ideal to store towels and bedding, as well as toys and games, umbrellas, hang coats, make a library, keep wines, place a fish tank or space for a pet reptile. It is a small area which is easy to decorate and can house a sofa or reading nook.
bamboo THE so-called lucky bamboo plant is popular as a housewarming gift. It looks pretty and with simple care can last a long time, decorating any part of your home. It can be kept in either potting soil or water. If you choose soil, make sure it is always slightly damp; if you choose water, make sure the roots are always completely covered, they can survive nicely in fish bowls. Changing the water regularly will prevent the plant from getting diseased, using purified water or rain water is ideal. If you change the bowl, clean it only with water, avoid soap. Use only minimal fertiliser if you have planted it in soil. It is a plant which doesn’t require much light and will grow well in the shade. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight.
BAMBOO: Will grow well in the shade.
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ASED on the Costa Blanca in Spain is a family-run business of 30 years offering removal services and storage facilities. We pride ourselves on being professional and reliable whilst offering a personal door to door service. Our area of operation locally takes us from Castellon to South Murcia, however we can quote on moves going further afield. Our regular International removals cover the UK, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium. We can also assist other companies with porter service and transshipping. For those returning to the UK or moving to Spain, due to Brexit things have changed slightly. We now have to export and import your household goods and personal effects when moving. This does involve customs clear-
ance and the possibilty of paying import tax. Rest assured , however, as we can advise regarding tax relief, and deal with all of the Customs Clearance documents making things smoother and less stressful for you. Our large warehouse in Benissa offers storage facilities in clean, safe, dry
wooden palletised containers holding 8m3. Should you not require a full container and just a small amount of storage we can give you a price for this. We can collect your things, or you can bring them along yourselves. You can have
STORAGE: We can collect your things for you.
Email: info@masterclassremovals.com • Online: www.masterclassremovals.com Office: 965 734 162 • Mobile: 607 338 253 • UK: 0044 7740 432222
Vinyl stickers VINYL stickers have become very popular for decorating walls, whether it’s in a child’s room or a main room used by the whole family. It is a simple way to give a completely new appearance to the room without the hassle or expense of painting it.
access to your storage during opening hours, or outside of these by prior arrangements. As well as standard household goods and furniture we can also store: Motorbikes, Quads,
You can get a wide variety of designs or even get them personalised. They last well, but when you want to change them for something new, it’s quick and easy. With anything from dinosaurs and superheroes to butterflies and inspirational quotes, the vinyl decals you choose for your rooms are entirely up to you. It’s best to use them on well-finished walls, painted with latex paint. If you are sticking them on glass, clean it first with alcohol. On tiles or ceramic surfaces, clean them of grease before sticking.
VINYL DECALS: Quick and easy.
Jet Skis, or small machinery and goods. We would like to point out that we do all our removals and storage using our own staff and vehicles, we do not use bidding agents or ship out work to other carriers. Our aim is to provide you with the most flexible and personal service possible tailored to your needs. We understand that moving can be a very stressful time, also things don’t always go to plan, so we try to be as flexible and accommodating as we can. You may want us to pack all of your things for you, or you may prefer to pack yourself. Our quotes will be tailored to your requirements, and as cost effective as possible.
Miniature Zen garden A MINIATURE Zen garden is something ideal to have in your home and helps to alleviate stress and relax. The aim of it is to take a pause from life for a moment and evoke feelings of peace and tranquillity. It is usually made up of just natural elements such as sand and stones, and is excellent if you don’t have the space for a large garden. It can be placed on a desk or table and is a gentle reminder for us to take a break from work when needed and just chill out. The sand represents water, the rocks are for earth, and the little rake can be used to make patterns in the sand. They can also include plants and candles.
ZEN GARDEN: Can be placed on a desk or table.
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The service that works for you M ORAIRA Plumbing Heating is a family-run business which has been operating in Spain for more than 20 years, opening its Costa Blanca office a decade ago. Owner Ray Gardner has spent much of his life working in plumbing and construction, completing an apprenticeship with a large London company, Haden Young Ltd, 48 years ago. He said: “I have a lot of experience in new housing projects, property refurbishments carrying out kitchen design and installation, heating and plumbing, electrical rewiring, as well as site management for borough councils.” He and his family later moved to the Costa Blanca, where Ray established his own successful business. He said: “To develop our business, we try to do the
Moraira Plumbing Heating is a family-run business. work right in every way. You can’t please everyone all of the time, but that is our goal.” So, what sets Moraira Plumbing Heating apart from the competition? “You are required by law (Spanish Regulations) as from March 2008 to have a certificate of maintenance on your gas or oil hot water and heating appliances every year. With all the new
legislation and new rules with gas, refrigeration gases and safety laws, as an authorised installer with Industria in Spain we strive to abide by these with courses for our work force.” Ray added: “At present, myself and my team are busy reforming houses, install air conditioning and now in the last year solar electric installations.”
Visit Moraira Plumbing Heating’s new bathroom and heating showroom at: Calle Mulhacén 3, Carretera de Moraira a Calpe 142b, Moraira Teulada 03724. Alicante 0034 966 498 993 • 620 523 613 • www.morairaph.com
Outdoor cooking
OUTSIDE LIVING: You can take full advantage of the summer nights. COOKING outside is a pleasure, and if you have the space, it’s a great idea to make a barbecue so that you can take full advantage of the summer nights. You can find models which work with either coal or gas. If you choose coal, depending on the space you have, you can build one or you can buy a mobile barbecue, whichever is easiest for you. Gas is faster and not so messy, but coal is more traditional and there are new models on the market with new cooking systems and which are much easier to clean. They have a lid and a made from top quality materials. If you only have a small area or balcony, there are small models to choose from, or even table-top barbecues.
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Have a bodega at home Add space to your place IT is quite common in Spain to have a home wine cellar or bodega if you are keen on wines. This is the ideal place to store your wines properly until you decide to share them with family and friends. It is important to know that only wines made for maturing should be stored, as young wines, if kept, may not be in optimal condition when you eventually come to taste them. The walls of a wine cellar should be made of brick and can be whitewashed. A cellar is the ideal place for a ‘bodega’ but in any case, it should be a cool and dark part of the house. The floor should be made of stone if possible and there should be no drafts, although the area should have good ventilation. The ideal
temperature is between 8ºC and 18ºC all year, preferable a steady 12ºC. Humidifiers and thermostats can be
used to control the temperature. It should also be protected from noises, vibration and strong smells.
Home renovation musts
BEFORE you undergo renovations in your home, there are some things that you must take into account. Make sure that you choose a reputable company who listen to your needs and take your budget into account. Don’t work with companies that keep you waiting around or don’t get back to you when promised. Take into account the design of what you already have in your home and plan to keep, you will want the new part to match the rest of the house even if the aim is to make it more practical and modern. Take the needs of all the people who are going to live in the house into account, even your children have the right to propose their ideas, likes and dislikes. There may be something that you hadn’t thought of that you can actually incorporate into the design of your new home. Make sure everything is planned from the start and you know how long the work will take.
F you have ever thought of building an expensive extension to your house to add space, then you might be amazed to discover how much room you can add simply by installing glass curtains. With more than 30 years experience installing domestic and retail glazing solutions, IQ Glass Curtains can often add large amounts of space to your home without the need for noisy and expensive building works. Their installations also keep out the wind, rain, noise and dust, and their totally frameless glass curtain glazing can offer you frameless views all year round. A market leader in the field, they are currently only one of a handful of compa-
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to the 10mm tempered glass being a very durable and safe product. Offering a five-year guarantee on their installations, IQ Windows & Doors have been based on the Costa Blanca for more than 15 years from their Benissa office on the north Costa Blanca where they cover the whole Valencia Province.
So if you want to add space to your home, contact IQ Windows & Doors today on 965 973 307, 603 874 006, or at enquiries@iqglasscurtains.com. Alternatively, visit their office at Olta 16 Benissa Calpe Valencia Costa Blanca 03720.
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AVE’S Plumbing and Property Maintenance brings 44 years of experience to customers in El Albir, Alicante and the surrounding areas. Dave takes great pride with his high quality of workmanship and competitive prices. It’s not just plumbing that Dave has in his repertoire. Other works carried out include general property maintenance, roller shutters and repairs and refurbishment of properties. He can also tile your walls and floors, install windows and decorate your house. If that’s not enough, Dave can also refurbish your caravan. In fact, the list of services just goes on and on. Dave boasts that no job is too small, so why not put him to the test!
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Graffiti on indoor walls GRAFFITI on indoor walls graffiti is usually on exterior walls; but when used inside, it can give a contemporary and energetic feel to a room. Depending on the look you want to create, you can graffiti an entire room, a single wall, or a small section. The feeling it transmits will depend entirely on the style and the colours you use. Prepare the room to protect surfaces and furniture. Tape the edges of the graffiti area with wide painter’s tape and use several layers. Use spray paint to create a coloured base for your graffiti design. Sketch the design on the wall using a pencil after the base coat dries. Draw a very basic outline that will serve as a guide for the large features of your graffiti. Use spray paint to complete the design.
S t a r t with the main structure of the image and add details as you go. Feel free to experiment and cover mistakes; extra layers will add texture to the room.
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Hydrogel beads YOU may have seen gel beads used for plants and wondered if they are worthwhile. They look very pretty, especially in a glass vase or bowl and can make a centrepiece of flowers appear even more attractive. Hyrdogel beads retain up to 90 per cent water, and they are made of biodegradable material which is non-toxic, so they don’t contaminate the land, water or other plants. They do not take water from the plants’ roots, they will not cause the roots to rot, as they release water as and when it is needed. Hydrogel beads improve aeration and permeability for the plants’ environment and can maintain their properties up to eight years. They improve growth and development of the plants. They reduce the need for frequent watering up to 50 per cent, contributing to saving water.
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Plants to keep away mosquitoes WE all love the long, warm summer evenings and sitting out on the terrace, but let’s face it, we could live without the mosquitoes keeping us company. Luckily there are plants which help to deal with the problem, here are some: Citronella (Cymbopogon citratus) is the best known plant for repelling flies and mosquitoes and it has an unmistakable lemon smell. Lemon geranium
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(Pelargonium crispum) also has a strong lemon smell and pretty flowers of mauve, white or pink. Calendula, with its yellow and orange tones, are also attractive and keep mosquitoes away. Lemon basil (Ocimum basilicum) and lemon thyme (Thymus citriodoru) are aromatic herbs which can keep
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away mosquitoes and be used in cooking. Lavender, mint, laurel, Melissa and rosemary are all popular plants in gardens and have lovely smells, but as well as that, they can help to keep the mozzies at bay. Again, they can also be used in cooking and infusions. Mint is also antiseptic, so it is used to clean and relieve bites.
HE experts at Hart Property Estate Agents are on hand to help take the hassle out of buying and selling your property on the Costa Blanca. Based in Benissa, Hart Property work exclusively for you, building great friendships and most of all trust. Hart Property can help you find your ideal property, covering mainly from Gandia to Benidorm and the inland villages, going to the ends of the earth to get their clients their ideal property. With first-hand knowledge of living and working in Spain on the Costa Blanca, they bring more than 30 years ex-
Hart Property Estate Agents perience and knowledge to the party helping you in your new life in Spain. Hart Property can offer you advice on the school systems both private and state-run, information on medical cover, from national health to private care, along with all aspects of running a business and finding work in the
area. Guiding you through the buying and selling process without stress or pressure, they always do their best. With many years of experience both in buying and selling, their team has a good understanding of clients´ fears and worries, but most importantly solving the problems that clients occasionally encounter. Talk to them today about reduced commission rates and ways in which they can help you save money.
Contact Francine Hart on 675 312 945, info@hartproperty.es or francine@hartproperty.es. Alternatively, visit Hart Property on 60114 Ptda Paratella 03720 Benissa from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, or visit them at www.hartproperty.es, www.facebook.com/hartproperty, www.instagram.com/propertysalesinspain/, or www.youtube.com/c/Holidaysandhomesespanasl/featured
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Achieving a buyer’s dream FTER buying their Spanish home using a rent to buy option the owners of Sunset Real Estate decided to add the Rent To Buy Spain business to their core real estate business. Rent To Buy Spain has now been operating from their offices in Javea for four years and during this time they have supported many buyers to achieve their dream of owning a property here in Spain. It was initially assumed that most buyers would be those already living in Spain who wanted to break out of the rental trap. However, buyers have also included wealthy property investors and those waiting to sell their property in their home country.
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RENT TO BUY: Operates from their Javea office. From a seller’s perspective, Rent To Buy Spain have assisted vendors to find buyers that other agents have not had access to. During the past four years many contracts have come to fruition and the properties have been sold out-
right at notary to the new owner. If you want to sell your property here in Spain or if you are a buyer and would like to know more about the concept of Rent To Buy, the team are waiting to hear from you.
Call Now: +34 865 681 845 • Calle Burdeos 9, Bloque 1 Javea, 03730 hola@renttobuyspain.com • www.renttobuyspain.com
Feng Shui for the bathroom IN Feng Suhi, the bathroom and toilet are governed by the Water element, associated with wealth, prosperity, career and a good flow of energy. Feng Shui indicates the following: Do not put a bathroom in front of the kitchen or near the front door. Under the stairs is a bad place too for health and financial prospects. Feng Shui prefers neutral colours such as beige, ochre and pastel colours for a feeling of well-being. The toilet lid and door must always be closed and the bathroom regularly aerated.
Neutral or pastel colours best. Use points of light that are independent and can be regulated. Add some plants in the bathroom to reduce humidity, and make the atmosphere more relaxed with candles and natural aromas. Keep the bathroom clean and tidy. Include a wood element in the bathroom in order to balance the water element.
Home made compost COMPOSTING is a cheap and easy way to get rid of kitchen and garden refuse which can be transformed into fertiliser. The resulting compost, made with leaves, grass cuttings and kitchen refuse will be rich in nutrients and free of chemicals. You can buy containers in which to make compost, made of wood or plastic, but you can simply make a hole in the ground to place them in, or just make a pile directly on the ground in a dry and shady area near water. Use coffee grains too; they are rich in nitrogen and very healthy for plants. Other items which can be included are natural fibres, ashes, hair, egg shells, wood, tea bags and paper or cardboard. The whole thing should be turned at least every two days and within one to three months you should have lovely rich compost.
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Through the bars HAVE you ever wondered why there are iron bars on the windows of most houses in Spain? The ‘rejas’ which are obviously a useful deterrent to prevent intruders from entering your home have been used for centuries and, more than just a security device, many also
have decorative purposes. They were often used on the windows of churches to prevent relics from being stolen as well as making them more ornate. Another use for them has been courting. In the old days, when a man was courting a woman, he would be allowed to talk to
her from outside the window, through the ‘rejas’ but not inside her home. There would also be a chaperone present in the same room as the woman to make sure no funny business was going on. Many references to this can be found in Spanish literature.
Getting a garden shed HAVING a garden shed is always useful, especially if you enjoy taking care of your garden and have a lot of tools that need to be kept safe and tidy. There are different types of sheds, made from wood, PVC, metal and other materials. The ideal thing is for them to have a window and space inside for you to move around and work, as well as store logs, bikes and other items. You can store tools, machinery, seeds and all sorts of other things in a shed, so that they can be easily accessed when you need them in the garden. If large enough, it is also an ideal place to carry out repairs, pot up plants and work
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The purest drinking water at home with Aqua Vitae SL F you have ever been concerned about drinking the tap water at your home on the Costa Blanca, Aqua Vitae can help. Offering all types of water filtration system from whole house water filters to drinking water filters, the company can make sure the water in your home is the purest. Aqua Vitae’s scientific approach allows them to use and combine the most up-to-date technologies across the world. They can even offer apartment water filters, well water treatment, water softeners, iron removal systems, industrial and semi-industrial reverse osmosis systems, ion-exchange column filters with different types of fillings,
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Aqua Vitae covers the Costa Blanca, from Valencia to Murcia. CEO and owner Dmitry Khoviv has a PhD degree in Material Science and has been working in the field of water filtration for more than 15 years. Currently offering 50 per cent off water analysis, why not contact Aqua Vitae today to improve your drinking water?
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ID you know that there is enough energy in one hour of sunshine to power the entire planet for a year? It makes you wonder why we’re still burning coal in power stations, filling up with petrol, and using gas for cooking. It isn’t sustainable and already governments are mandating carbon neutral energy in the coming years.
Solar power using Photovoltaics have been around for years. Whilst they may not have changed that much in appearance, the technology behind it is advancing rapidlyand is becoming more and more efficient. Plus, manufacturing costs are starting to fall. Battery technology is also ad-
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vancing which makes the storage of electricity easier in order to guarantee continual supply throughout even the night and darker days. Mundo Solutions are also experts in air-conditioning and there’s no doubt that running costs are falling. But, for a long time we’ve recognised that the economics of solar will mean that the combination of air con and solar is a ‘no-brainer’. We’ve spent years learning all about the technology, finding suppliers, understanding the legislation and getting up to speed on how to install and maintain the latest solar power systems. Begin your journey to helping the planet, call Mundo-Solutions today. The perfect route to taking control of your energy requirement, mixing solar and air source to utilise renewable energy.
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Urban gardens URBAN vegetable gardens are becoming increasingly popular in cities and can be created on patios, terraces or balconies. This way, you can grow your own produce to use in the kitchen, from the simple herbs to the more adventurous trees and bushes with fruit and vegetables. They are also a great way to save money, eat more healthily and are therapeutic. If you have little space, try growing things like lettuce, spinach, carrots, cabbage, radishes, cherry tomatoes, herbs, peppers, fruit, etc. You can also grow vertically and put
different plants in pots on shelves. You can make your own miniature greenhouses or buy readymade ones which will easily fit into any available space you have, even if it’s just on a balcony. Small plant pots will look pretty, but larger areas of earth are more practical and better for your plants’ roots.
GARDENING: Growing your own produce is a great way to save money.
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Using ‘shocking’ colours ONE of the trends for interior decorating for 2021/2022 are the so-called ‘shocking’ colours. They are obviously to used with care, but they will give personality and vibrancy to any room. They include colours such as fuchsia, lime green, bright yellow, orange and intense turquoise. These can be used ideally for certain features within the room, such as furniture, drapes, cushions, etc and contrast with the other more conservative colours which are used. If the size of the room will allow it, then you could paint one wall in a ‘shocking’ colour to add character. They can also be combined with more than one colour, such as black and white, or with white and another ‘shocking’ colours, let’s say white with fuchsia and turquoise; or white with orange and turquoise. This gives you more freedom to play around with patterns and different decorative items.
Bright colours can give vibrancy to any room.
Style decoration IF you would like to maintain the traditional style of Andalucia in your home, here are some designs elements that you may want to consider for decoration. The materials used in the so-called Andalucian style are varied, but generally natural fibres such as cotton and linen with stripes or floral prints in vibrant colours. Handmade furniture is very popular, especially made from wood and iron, combined with esparto grass. Old farming utensils are often used for decoration, and lamps are generally made from wrought iron. Other decorative items include plates, baskets, candle holders, benches, mirrors and of course, numerous potted plants, especially geraniums and petunias for colour, and bushes like jasmine for fragrance. Tiles are used in bathrooms, kitchens and patios, as well as for decorating outer walls and for small fountains, which can be an attractive centre feature for an outdoor seating area.
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PSERVICES offer expert property maintenance in the Marina Alta area, Altea and Alfas del Pi. A local business that offers services to anyone with a property in the area, whether your permanent residence or second home, 3pservices can help you to take good care of it. The company offers everything from pool cleaning services to preparing your property to be rented out, being the liaison between you and your contractors or doing regular check-ups on your property. 3pservices’ pool maintenance even offers cleaning of walls and the bottom of the pool, clearing leaves and debris, cleaning of filters and skimmers, analysing chlorine and PH levels,
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treating the water with appropriate chemicals, controlling the water level, and letting clients know about possible repairs. Based in Denia, 3pservices also offers meet and greet services, meeting tenants who rent the property, as well as key holding services, regular check-ups on properties and liaison services.
Owner Pablo Calvo Rodriguez is qualified and has more than 15 years’ experience working in an international environment. Professional and reliable, he speaks Spanish, English and Dutch. With a background in facilities management in an international environment, he is also certified in swimming pool cleaning. Are you looking for an expert pool cleaning and maintenance professional? Then get in touch and start handing over the maintenance of your property to a company with years of experience.
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Solar energy in your home USING solar panels in your home can hugely reduce your energy bills and it will be much easier to control how much you use each month as it is easy to determine the energy your system produces. They are easy to install and there are no moving parts, and they are also easy to maintain, so much so that generally nothing needs to be done. Despite this, they will last you more than 25 years, so your investment will be worthwhile. You may also be able to get grants from the government to help you to invest in solar panels, so find out if this is something which is available in your area. Solar energy is one of the cleanest renewable energies available and solar panels can be found to suit all types and sizes of homes.
SOLAR PANELS: Easy to install with no moving parts.
Where to put the TV WHERE to put a TV in your home can be a problem. It is something which will be used frequently, so correct placement is important for our health. Lighting, distance and size should all be taken into account, as it is not good to be too close to the TV. Having a large TV too close can be just as bad as having a small one which is too far away. It should be at eye level, especially in the living room, with soft lighting and on a safe surface where it can’t be knocked over. If it’s hung on the wall, make sure it is done properly. While in other rooms, you have more choice regarding the angle at which you place the TV, in the bedroom, the ideal place is directly at the end of the bed to avoid pains in the neck.
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Adding to your pool IT’S great just to have a pool in Spain so that you can take a dip whenever the heat gets too much, but have you thought about things you can add to make it even better. There are companies offering borders and decorative tiles for pools to make them even more attractive. Apart from that, think about making a path to the pool, to avoid burning your feet, show-
Jazz up your pool.
ers and footbaths for before you get in, diving boards if the pool is deep enough, waterfalls, spa fitments, slides, games, sun beds, gazebos and umbrellas. There are some lovely handrails to help you out of the pool, which will add to its charm and make it more accessible, as well as fences to surround the pool so that it is safe for children and pets. And to keep it clean, let’s not forget pool cleaners, filters and chlorine dispensers.
Wardrobe clear out EVERY so often it is a good idea to have a complete clear out of your wardrobe and organise it. We can’t promise it will last that way, but it’s the intention that counts! First of all, take everything out and clean the inside. Then, take a good look at your clothes and put back in the wardrobe the items that you use frequently. Also keep what you can use next season. Anything you don’t use, or haven’t used, you probably won’t be using in future. If it
has no sentimental value, you can give it away, donate it or even sell it on certain Apps if it is still in new or good condition. At the top of the wardrobe, place the items you won’t be using during that season, such as jumpers in summer or shorts in winter. At the bottom, keep shoes, where possible in their boxes, showing what is inside. The rest can be put on hangers, in drawers or on shelves, depending on the size of the wardrobe.
In a wide range of fragrances URE MELTS SPAIN offers 100 per cent natural soy wax melts and candles fragranced with premium oils to create the perfect aroma in your home or work place. All products come in fully recyclable packaging making it better for our planet and comply with European health and safety regulations. Owner Janette began by giving the products as presents to family and friends and was encouraged to sell them. She began making reed diffusers and progressed on to making beautifully fragranced candles which will be launched in store and online on November 2. Pure Melts now has customers all over the world. All the wax melts and candles are handmade and you can choose from many different fragrances depending on the occasion and your mood. Fragrances include floral, fruity, spicy, woody, and fresh and clean as well as seasonal fragrances. The melts are competitively priced at €4.50 for a full
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You can order from www.puremeltsspain.com or contact via WhatsApp on 722718056. You can also listen to www.puregold.fm for all the latest offers. Alternatively, pop into the store at Carretera Moraira 18A in Benitachell anytime between 9:30am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. Out of hours appointments are also available. Facebook: Pure Melts Spain • Instagram: puremeltsspain
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20 years of The Tool Bar, Moraira HE TOOL BAR is celebrating 20 years of its tool rental and hardware store in Moraira. Opening in 2011, The Tool Bar offers everything you need for the home, including plumbing and electrical parts, key cutting, laser cutting, engraving, welding repairs, and blade and chainsaw sharpening. For that home improvement or job, The Tool Bar provides a tool hire service for breakers, drills, grinders, gardening equipment, pressure washers, chainsaws, strimmers, and carpentry tools. They also sell a large range of fixtures and fittings, as well as replacement Euro locks, even offering a free lesson on how to change your own lock or providing a lock change service in Moraira.
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THE TOOL BAR: Everything you need for the home. The business’s website, www.thetoolbar.net, also has around 4,000 items for sale with new stock added weekly, and covers the whole of Spain. After 20 years of working in their shop in Moraira, The Tool Bar cares and wants people to buy or hire the right items for the job. Their product knowledge and careful selection of sup-
pliers also ensures great aftercare services and guarantees on the products they sell. Owner Stuart’s knowledge, problem solving and technical ability is the company’s major asset and Stuart’s lifetime interest in electronics, engineering, mechanical and woodworking means he can normally point people in the right direction.
So if you are upgrading your home and need the right tools or parts, why not contact Stuart or Wendy on 965 745 805, 626 670 038 or info@swhire.com. Alternatively, pop into The Tool Bar on Carretera Moraira Teulada 12, Moraira, Monday to Frisay from 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm.
Cleaning silver and gold IF you have silver items in your home, you will notice that they lose their shine and go a dark colour over time. To restore frames, ornaments and other items to their former glory, mix water with bicarbonate and dip a cloth in it. Rub the items with the solution and then rub off with a clean, dry cloth. You can also use equal parts of vinegar and ammonia in which you dip the silver and then rub with a dry cloth. Meanwhile, if you want to clean gold, although it doesn’t get quite so dirty, a good way is to put some detergent in a bowl with warm water, dip the item in it, brush with a toothbrush and then rinse with warm water. Alternatively, use toothpaste and a toothbrush, then rinse and rub with a soft, dry cloth. Bicarbonate, as described above for silver, also works to clean gold.
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Whitewashed villages ONE of the main attractions of Spain continues to be its whitewashed villages, but have you ever wondered why they look like this? The tradition of painting houses white dates back to Roman times, but it became especially popular in the 18th and 19th century when the authorities recommended using lime-based whitewash to prevent diseases and epidemics from spreading. ‘Cal’ has been associated ever since with cleanliness and it was the norm when someone died to repaint their room with the bright white paint, as well as painting over graves in November. It is also used to keep the houses cool, as it reflects the sun rather than absorbing it. Nowadays, although other colours have crept onto the landscape of Andalucia, the region still receives visitors who wish to admire the famous ‘pueblos blancos’ (white towns).
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Recycling for decoration WITH a little bit of imagination, Do you have any old suityou can make some attraccases or travelling chests tive furniture and items for around the house? You decoration from recycled can turn them into objects. chairs quite easily. A Fruit crates can be varpile of old magazines nished and joined togethon a wooden base er to make a nice coffee and a cushion on top table or a set of shelves, can easily make a stool while pallets can have all to sit on. And while it’s a sorts of uses, such as bases little more difficult, you for beds, tables, sofas, etc. can use glass bottles to Easy to change. Ever thought of another use make a variety of things. Join for an old wooden ladder? corks together to make a door How about hanging it on its side on the curtain and remember your favourite wall and using it as a bookshelf? wines.
Choosing a carpet IF you are choosing a carpet for your home, go for quality, because this means you won’t have to change it so often. There are endless designs of rugs and carpets nowadays, with geometric drawings, stripes, polka dots, varied colours, different sizes and formats, which can be used alone or
even layered throughout the room. If the carpet is going to be in an area which gets a lot of use, then they will need more frequent cleaning. Different types of carpets, which can be acrylic, wool, nylon, polypropylene and polyester have their advantages and disadvantages.
Nylon carpet is very durable, strong and relatively cheap, but prone to static electricity. However, it is easy to clean. The colour of the carpet will enhance the whole feeling of the room, making it warm, minimalist, fresh, romantic, contemporary or rustic air, depending on the style.
Gate & Garage Door Company HE Gate & Garage Door Company in Spain is based in Catral just south of Alicante, Costa Blanca. We supply and install roller shutter doors, made in-house to your own requirements. With manual override if required. We supply and install new driveway and pedestrian gates and electric automation systems to new or existing gates and garage doors. You don’t need to have a new gate or garage door to have it automated. We have yet to come across an existing door or gate that we haven’t been able to auto-
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to old gate or garage door automation systems. Remote control replacement. The Gate & Garage Door Company do fabricate inhouse rollers doors and we do supply only to clients all over Europe with full DIY installation instructions.
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Complete peace of mind with Salus health insurance SALUS Asistencia Sanitaria SA Insurance has been offering expert health cover to its clients in Spain for more than 60 years
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ITH a sole objective of providing excellent medical assistance to its customers, Salus offers the most current medical-surgical treatments, and covers emergencies, diagnostic tests and therapies. Covering those up to the age of 75, and with policies for life, Salus provides insurance designed for the individual. They even issue their documentation in different languages and offer customer service in several different languages. Their policies also meet the requirements set out for immigration documents. Their policies include Salus Esencial, an economical option that offers consultations with specialists, diagnosis and rehabilitative treatment. For more comprehensive cover, the company offers Salus Premium, which in-
cludes high technology diagnostics, therapy, hospitalisation and surgery. And for even more cover, Salus offers Salus Excellent, providing state of the art diagnostic tests and the most advanced insurance coverage.
With more than 20,000 clients, Salus is located across Spain with offices in Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena.
Their long-term experience and the strong commitment to quality of service has made them a name to trust. Since its foundation, Salus has incorporated several companies similar in their structure, boosting its growth and allowing it to im-
SALUS SEGUROS: Offering long-term experience and a strong commitment to quality of service.
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KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Choose for energy efficiency.
Keeping the house cool ALTHOUGH times have changed and you can now pretty much have anything that you want in your home in Spain, traditionally ceramic tiles were used for the floors, especially in the South of Spain. This is mainly because it is so hot and the tiles were an ideal way to keep the temperature down a little bit inside the house. Rugs and carpets were not traditionally used, or at least not in the summer and the walls of old houses are thick, for isolation against both the heat and the cold. You will find that houses in towns are quite dark, sometimes only having windows at the front or having the windows, blinds and curtains closed tight during the hottest hours to keep the heat out. When it gets cooler, the older residents of towns will often bring their chairs out to sit in the street and chat to the neighbours.
USING your electric appliances efficiently can help you to save money. Did you know that the refrigerator uses almost 14 per cent of all the electricity in your home, so if you have an extra fridge that you don’t use very often, you can save a lot by unplugging it. Driers are the next energy guzzlers, so hanging out the washing to dry might be time consuming, but it can save you money. When possible, use the washing machine on a cold cycle because a large amount of energy is used to heat the water. Make sure that you use the washing machine only when you have a full load, the same as the dishwasher. When you are replacing electric appliances in your home, make sure that you choose the most energy efficient type. They may cost a little more but they will save you money over time.
prove its services nationwide. The company’s products are exclusively focused on health, making them specialists in the field, and are aimed at both the domestic and foreign markets, as well as families, companies and the self-employed. They can also be contracted with and without co-payments. The quality of the services provided, closeness and responsibility are the values that distinguish Salus, making their clients part of the family. Aware of the value of health Salus, offers its clients the best options in prevention and treatment adapted to their needs. The company also offers its customers what they need at any time and in any part of the world. So if you are looking for health insurance you can turn to when you need it, why not go to Salus Asistencia Sanitaria SA?
Electric fireplaces ELECTRIC fireplaces have become a popular alternative to wood or gas, providing the appearance of the fireplace while giving off a regulated source of heat in a room. Wall-mounted electric fireplaces provide the convenience of space and create a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic. On the down side, they do use a lot of electricity. The appearance of the fire is made with logs or
A popular alternative. coals that are illuminated and that when vibrating look like they have real flames. They are very easy to install as they simply plug in
and that’s it, they start working. As there is a great diversity of models, you are sure to find one that suits your needs. Many models have a remote control system with which the fireplace can be turned on or off. When installing an electric fireplace, it is crucial to choose studded wall space behind the drywall, as you will be hanging a very heavy unit and place it near an electrical outlet.
Using white to decorate YOU may wonder about using plain white in your home, as although it was traditional in Spain, there has been a growing tendency to use colours. White will give your home a feeling of bigger size, and make it fresh, pure and calm. If the walls are white, you can then add decoration and furniture in any colour that you want, including white, which will never go out of fashion. You can use white in
any room and then either keep the whole area in white, or paint certain walls in a different colour and use decorative items such as furniture, fabrics, ornaments, wall decoration in that some colour. Combine it with simple turquoise or navy blue, with black for a very elegant effect, with bold colours like red or pink to really have some fun with your decorating, or choose different patterns like stripes or polka dots in different colours.
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Professional and multilingual estate agency services with Starck Estates STATE AGENTS Starck Estates offer the highest level of professional services when it comes to buying, selling or renting your home in the Denia area. Starck Estates has more than 11 years experience and a team that is fluent in four languages. This dynamic company offers demanding property buyers not only competent advice, but also a first class service, supporting you in all stages of the sale or purchase of your property. For those looking to buy a property, Starck Estates offers guided viewings of their property selection as well as help with financial matters. Their expert team can offer consulting for financing and mortgages with Spanish banks, as well as valuations on real estates and plots of land, a cadastral search and cancellation of possible existing mortgages, option and purchase contracts, power of
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STARCK ESTATES: Offer a first class service and competent advice to all property buyers. attorney, and final completion at the notary. They can also offer recommendations on multilingual banks, solicitors, accountants and insurances, as well as architectural advice. When it comes to selling your property, you are also in good hands, guided by an experienced and competent real estate agen-
cy that provides optimal support at each stage, in order to find the right buyer. Their sales services include looking at your property and documents, a valuation of your property and the creation of photos, an advertising description and brochure. Starck Estates will also carry out international marketing fo-
cused on target groups, as well as real estate marketing in 3D with 360 degrees virtual tours, putting together high quality multimedia and audiovisual materials. As well as putting together a high quality marketing campaign, their team can also offer legal support and tax advice, as well as secure sales negotiations.
For more information, visit www.starck-estates.com, or contact their office on Orba Road 6 E-03759, Benidoleig from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 6pm, on 966 475 424 or 640 207 398.
Their holiday homes and apartments services are also of the highest qualities. Their rental properties are constantly checked and must meet stringent Starck Estates standards. All rental houses and apartments that they offer are properties which they have sold through their real estate agency Starck Estates. They offer guaranteed on-site meet and greet services with personal key handover and are always available for you if you have any concerns. So if you are thinking of buying, selling or renting a property in the Denia area, get in touch with Starck Estates for a professional and high quality service. Covering Denia, Orba Valley, Vall de Pop, Jalon Valley, the Javea area and the Pego area, Starck Estates are on hand to help with everything from finding your perfect property to getting all the legalities sorted out.
Where to put the TV Eco-friendly toilets
WHERE to put a TV in your home can be a problem. It is something which will be used frequently, so correct placement is important for our health. Lighting, distance and size should all be taken into account, as it is not good to be too close to the TV. Having a large TV too close can be just as bad as having a small one which is too far away. It should be at eye level, especially in the living room, with soft lighting and on a safe surface where it can’t be knocked over. If it’s hung on the wall,
Correct placement is important for our health. make sure it is done properly. While in other rooms, you have more choice regarding the angle at
which you place the TV, in the bedroom, the ideal place is directly at the end of the bed to avoid pains in the neck.
Decorating a small bathroom WHERE to put a TV in your home can be a problem. It is something which will be used frequently, so correct placement is important for our health. Lighting, distance and size should all be taken into account, as it is not good to be too close to the TV. Having a large TV too close can be just as bad as having a small one which is too far away. It should be at
eye level, especially in the living room, with soft lighting and on a safe surface where it can’t be knocked over. If it’s hung on the wall, make sure it is done properly. While in other rooms, you have more choice regarding the angle at which you place the TV, in the bedroom, the ideal place is directly at the end of the bed to avoid pains in the neck.
B A T H R O O M S are the place with the highest water consumption in the home, accounting for up to 28 per cent of water use. Showers use 16 to 20 per cent of the water in the average home. You can replace a shower head quickly and inexpensively, reducing water use by up to 70 per cent. Taps account for 15 to 18 per cent of indoor water use, and if you are installing new taps in the bathroom, look for 0.5 to 1 gpm models. Non-contact taps can be used in homes and prevent water from running when it is not needed. The replacement of an old toilet with a new ecological toilet can also save us water and money. New ecological toilets have double flush sys-
tems and use only 0.8 litres or 1.6 litres of water, depending on the needs. Systems are now available by which
used water is on a cycle and goes to the toilet, eliminating the use of fresh water in the toilet bowl.
Using solar energy SOLAR ENERGY can have many uses and in the home it can be seen in many appliances regardless of whether or not you have solar panels installed. One of the most frequent uses is for solar powered lights in the garden. They are ideal for marking pathways or decorating gardens and terraces and are easy to use, as long as the small panel receives sunlight to recharge the batteries. You can also find fountains and little waterfalls which are also powered by solar energy and make an attractive feature. Solar water heaters can save you between 50 and 80 per cent of the cost of heating water and can be easily installed on a roof or terrace. Another option is using solar ovens, which isn’t quite so popular yet, but can be used in moderate to high temperatures to heat food by using direct sun light.
Solar saves you money.
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Tailor make your home policy to suit your needs Our fully comprehensive home insurance is the best on the market. The policy is specially designed for expat clients, with the documents in English. We also have a Claims Administrator and Renewals department, both within my company. Liberty have added a number of exciting optional extras, which I know that you will find of great interest, to enable you to tailor make your home policy for your own needs.
INSURANCE POLICIES: Always make sure that you are adequately covered. HERE are some of the extras that you can choose from:• EXTENDED DIY - Currently you are covered for one call out per policy year on a standard policy, but this can be increased to 2 x 3 hour call outs per policy year. All works carried out come with a six month warranty. When requesting the DIY assistance, conditions apply. • REPAIR OF WHITE GOODS - has a maximum limit of €300 and a three hour labour time. • GARDEN PROTECTION - this cover has been extended and includes garden reconstruction and replanting of trees, the cover for your garden furniture can be increased to €12,000 instead of the standard €3,000 on a first loss basis. There is also cover for exposed pipes without causing damage located within garages or on building façade that has suffered breakage with a limit of up to €500 per claim per policy year. • HOME IMPROVED - Aesthetic restoration of building and contents can be increased to 20 per cent maximum €12,000 per claim per year and the contents 20 per cent maximum €8,000. Theft of valuable objects/ jewellery - jewellery over
€6,000 needs to be listed with copies of valuations and photos - on a standard policy this is €3,000, also jewellery over €10,000 needs to be kept in a safe compared to €6,000 on a standard policy. Money and cash has cover of up to €6,000 when kept in a safe. When the money is not in a safe you have cover for up to €1,500 which on the standard policy is only €500. • LANDLORD PROTECTION - Acts of vandalism by the tenant you have cover for up to €3,000 per claim per year, also unpaid rent covers up to six months once a final judgement has been made legally, on production of relevant paperwork. • LEGAL DEFENCE COMPLETE - Illegal occupation of the property covers up to the limit of €6,000 for expenses incurred. • PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLES Public liability covers for scooters, hoverboards, Segways and electric scooters, conditions apply. Please be aware that if you are under insured, you will be severely limited to what you will receive should you have to claim. It is so important to check your policies to ensure your coverage is correct.
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Miss Universe Spain SPAIN’S Sarah Loinaz was a finalist in Miss Universe 2017. She refused to give up and set her sights on winning in 2021. She took to Instagram to share de‐ tails of her journey and how she has fought hard and learnt lessons along the way. Sarah commented: “Many doors were closed to me, I fell hundreds of times questioning every‐ thing, BUT I decided to get up and fight no matter what difficulties I encoun‐ tered along the way. Every fall was a lesson. I spent nights studying, constantly searching for motivation in my dreams and living with suitcase in hand, ready to leave home not knowing when I would return.” Now Miss Universe Spain 2021, Sarah added: “Today it all makes sense and I would do it a thousand times over. Destiny put pure people in my way, people who stretched out
“Nothing is impossible.”
their hand to me and helped me in my evolu‐ tion.” She went on to thank her mother and her family. Sarah said: “And of course to my mother. With‐ out you, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for having educated me in the values of humility, hard work and the spirit of self‐improvement. To my family and friends, thank you. I feel very lucky to have you in my life! “Today I tell you that nothing is impossible, let’s dream big and work hard for what we want. Let’s use every obstacle for our own evolution and never stop having faith!”
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MotoGP deal agreed T H E Jerez de la Frontera speed‐ will be seen on television. Lo‐ way circuit in Andalucia will gos will be seen at the Grand h o s t a t l e a s t t h r e e m o r e e d i ‐ Prix of Qatar, Spain, Germany, tions of the Spanish Grand Prix A s s e n , F i n l a n d a n d G r e a t SPEEDWAY: Logos will be seen on TV. of the MotoGP World Champi‐ Britain. onship during the next four seasons. The races will be held in 2022, 2023 and 2024. According to the Jun‐ ta de Andalucia: “It is SCIENTISTS and doctors This could possibly affect ery year in the winter for a very valuable agree‐ are debating whether their immune systems in children. Some families ment that confirms mask‐wearing and coron‐ the future. have found wearing masks our commitment to avirus prevention measures “The lack of immune wonderful ‘because they hold major sporting could affect pandemics in stimulation due to reduced don’t get sick’ with the nor‐ events in Andalucia. the future. circulation of microbial mal viruses that go around There are many coun‐ Scientists are talking agents and reduced absorp‐ each year. tries and circuits that about ‘immune debt’. The tion of related vaccines in‐ He said: “It is good for want to host a Mo‐ concept is a new one. The duced an ‘immunity debt’ children to be confronted toGP World Champi‐ debate began after French that could have negative with pathogens. One of the onship, but we are a paediatrician Robert Cohen consequences when the reasons why Covid‐19 is guarantee of success. wrote an opinion piece. pandemic is under control mostly mild in children is It is important news He argued that the use of and non‐pharmacological because their immune sys‐ given the sporting and Covid prevention measures measures are eliminated,” tem is used to dealing with economic impact of including masks, social dis‐ Cohen commented. new pathogens.” this event.” tancing and handwashing José Gómez Rial is a pae‐ “If we now intervene The agreement also increases the chance of fu‐ diatrician and immunologist with a mask every year at includes the promo‐ ture pandemics. The coron‐ at the Hospital Clínico de virus time, we may lose the tion of Andalucia as a avirus prevention measures Santiago de Compostela. He effect in the future. Over‐ tourist destination mean that people have a commented on the fact protecting children’s im‐ through logos on ex‐ low bacterial exposure lev‐ that some families have mune systems I think can clusive curves which el. suggested using masks ev‐ have consequences.”
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THE popular Finnish board game Afrikan tähti, (Star of Africa) has been accused of supporting colonialism and racism, because a number of geography students at the University of Helsinki dressed as Star of Africa characters to attend a game-themed, student-organised event celebrating the 70-year-old game.
ABOUT 150 years ago, representatives of Stockholm's Karolinska Institute removed bones and skulls from an abandoned graveyard in Finland in order to study them to try to identify racial characteristics. Now the Finnish Government is to formally request their return for burial.
IRELAND Me Too
Halloween hash
WITH all of the revelations about the treatment of artists, particularly women in the movie industry, a new Irish report which canvassed 1,343 artists revealed a liturgy of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, humiliation, victimisation, assault and sexual assault in the Irish arts sector.
AMAZING as it may seem, Gardaí in Dublin have seized a consignment of edible cannabis jellies, warned that toxic sweets are in circulation and could seriously harm children, over the Halloween period with six children under 10 so far being treated after unknowingly eating them.
ITALY Digital banking
Rome strip
SPAIN’S BBVA Bank is launching a digital retail banking service in Italy with what it claims is the most secure card in the world as there are no printed numbers on it or CVV, there are no charges for banking and special rates offered for financial products.
IN a choreographed strip, some 50 female former Alitalia flight attendants removed their uniforms outside Rome’s city hall on Wednesday October 20 to protest about their job loss, as just 2,800 out of 11,000 employees were taken on by replacement airline ITA on worse terms.
PORTUGAL Teachers strike
Wrong kit
TO coincide with the Portuguese Government’s discussions in Parliament over the 2022 State budget on November 5, the main teaching unions have called on their members to go out on strike on that day to highlight their upset at the lack of finance in the education system.
THE newly opened Madame Tussauds in Dubai has come in for a great deal of criticism from fans of Cristiano Ronaldo who have complained that his wax figure should not be displayed in an old Juventus strip and it will now be replaced with him in a Manchester United kit.
RUSSIA No Cop
Space movie
A KREMLIN spokesperson has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the COP26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow in person although the country will be represented in some form and it may be that he takes part digitally if allowed.
THE first movie to be partly filmed in space will be The Challenge, as a Russian film crew returned to Earth after spending 12 days on the International Space Station learning the intricacies of zero gravity acting and filming. This should beat a similar venture proposed by Tom Cruise.
SWEDEN Highest honour
Same sex
PRINCESS CHRISTINA of Sweden served as first lady following the death of her mother, until her brother married Queen Silvia in 1976. At a ceremony at the Royal Palace, King Carl XVI Gustaf presented his sister with Sweden’s highest honour, His Majesty the King’s Medal.
ACCORDING to a report in Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the Marshall of the Realm, Fredrick Wersäll has confirmed that there would be no constitutional objection to the same sex marriage of a member of the Swedish Royal Family provided that the monarch is in favour of the partnership.
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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Chip crisis THE chip crisis which has affected so many companies throughout the world, especially those in car manufacturing, computer production and mobile phones has probably bottomed out according to the CEO of Intel, but will not return to normal for at least a year he believes.
Thermomix TO celebrate 50 years of trading in Spain, Thermomix has opened a pop-up restaurant in Madrid where visitors can pass through five rooms each representing a typical Spanish dining room by decade and taste 10 dishes created using recipes created by the Thermomix robot.
Green Savings Bonds THE world’s first green savings bonds are being launched in the UK by the British Government through the National Savings & Investments website so that when you save, the money you invest contributes towards public spending and will help finance green projects.
UK borrowing down UK Government borrowing fell in September compared with a year earlier as the economy continued to recover from coronavirus lockdowns according to the Office for National Statistics. The need to borrow was particularly high during 2020, as so many people were on furlough and businesses were in many cases suspended but even so, the figure is still the second-highest for September since monthly records began in 1993. The amount borrowed stands at £21.8 billion which is around 25 per cent (£7 billion) less than in September 2020.
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is the amount that the US lift makers the Otis Elevator STAT OF Company group is prepared to spend to take over 49.99 €1.646 billion per cent it does not own of Spanish-based Zardoya Otis. WEEK
US punitive import duties terminated GREAT news for Britain and Spain as the US Government terminates punitive import duties imposed due to threats to tax companies like Amazon and Google. In fact, the United States has reached an agreement with Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom regarding the treatment of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) during the interim period prior to full imple‐ mentation of Pillar 1 of the Organisa‐ tion for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) agreement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Am‐
bassador Katherine Tai congratulat‐ ed all concerned in reaching a his‐ toric understanding which will mean that there will be a levelling of the corporate tax playing field. “In coordination with Treasury, we will work together with these governments to ensure implemen‐ tation of the agreement and rollback of existing DSTs when Pillar 1 enters into effect the Ambassador said. Adding “We will also continue to oppose the implementation of uni‐ lateral digital services taxes by other trading partners.” The USTR is proceeding with the
LEGALLY SPEAKING
How to divide profits? We are about to dissolve our Community of Property Owners and sell the building. But we have a dispute over the division of the proceeds. At pre‐ sent we are charging members all the same community fees regardless of the size of their property. The properties range from 90 to 200 square metres, but they all pay the same fee. This is clearly unfair to the smaller units and over the years the members have requested a change. This has been refused by the administrator and by one member who holds nine proxy votes. They argue that to force a change a unanimous agreement is necessary. What can we do? P C (Costa Blanca) Your ad‐ DAVID SEARL ministrator YOU AND THE LAW is correct when he IN SPAIN says that it takes a vote of 100 per cent to change the original charter, the Escritura de Constitu‐ cion, of your community. However it is impossible that your original charter contains the provision that each unit pays the same, regardless of size. No Notary would per‐ mit this because it is in fact contrary to the Horizontal law, which specifies that fees must be based on the square metres of the flat. It must have been added later by a vote. This means you can change it by majority vote in the AGM. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
formal steps required for terminat‐ ing the Section 301 trade actions, and in coordination with Treasury, will monitor implementation of the agreement going forward. For the last few months, all sides had agreed to suspend the duties whilst a formal agreement was de‐ bated. This means that Americans will be able to enjoy Scotch Whisky and Spanish olives without being made to pay high retaliatory import duties on these and a number of other goods from the countries who have now agreed terms.
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Wooden bicycle IF you fancy a project which may or may not actually have a long‐term use but will certainly make you think about sustainability, visit the Facebook page of Spanish architects Aquimaña. They have come up with the concept of a wooden bike and have four different blueprints which you can download free of charge through an open‐source programme. Once you have the plans, you are welcome to modify them and share on the site and then get busy producing the bicycle by hand or using a 3D printer if you have one available. It’s a project that will at‐ tract quite a few, if only to see how long the bike will last before the rain gets to it.
UK inflation ALTHOUGH UK pension‐ ers are due to receive a 3.2 per cent increase next April, the Bank of England (BOE) believes that inflation in the UK c o n t i n u e s t o h e a d u p‐ wards. The Bank of England Governor has already warned that it will have to act on inflation when it next holds its interest rate‐setting meeting on November 4 as it appears that in‐ flation could hit 4 per cent. However according to a BBC report, BOE new chief economist Huw Pil has indicated that he wouldn’t be surprised if inflation hit 5 per cent in the New Year.
The price of Bitcoin reached an all-time high THE price of Bitcoin hit a fresh all‐time high for the first time in over six months on the morning of Wednes‐ day, October 20, as investors rallied around the blockbuster debut of the first‐ever bitcoin cryptocurrency fu‐ tures exchange‐traded fund. The price of bitcoin jumped more
than 4 per cent to $66,140 surpassing a record high of about $64,800 set on April 14, although it has lost some ground since then. The record comes after a very posi‐ tive October for bitcoin as it began the month valued at around $43,000, gain‐ ing almost half its price over again
since then. With this latest boost, bit‐ coin prices skyrocketed by nearly 20 per cent during that week amid fer‐ vour for the debut of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which posted roughly $1 billion in volume and rose 4.7 per cent during its first day of trad‐ ing on Tuesday, October 19.
The first‐ever Bitcoin futures ex‐ change‐traded fund launched in the US in what was touted as a major milestone for the crypto industry that could push it to new record highs as it offers a more regulated structure for traditional investors, through plat‐ forms they are more familiar with.
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4.917,0 102,75 293,60 2.687,0 674,60 281,20 48,37 7.470,0 748,60 158,60 1.772,50 912,00 230,30 7.782,0 31,14 1.798,50 2.598,5 660,40 1.449,50 5.446,0 2.230,00 592,20 698,80 4.722,0 131,24 8,98 1.758,8 1.758,75 1.774,0 719,40 1.488,00 20,69 3.548,0 1.444,00 1.285,00 2.649,0 1.281,00 1.383,00 15.325,0 1.613,00 1.541,00 486,80 148,15 271,05 226,50 3.884,0 990,40 110,74 3.089,0 941,40
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Multi-billion-pound bid for Morrisons approved
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DEAL ACCEPTED: No Halloween shocks for Morrisons shareholders.
THE multi‐billion‐pound bid for Morrisons accepted by shareholders as Clayton, Du‐ bilier & Rice (CD&R) were de‐ clared acceptable auction winners. Their bid of £7 billion plus the acceptance of several bil‐ lion in debts proved convinc‐ ingly attractive to those shareholders who bothered to vote and all will receive the full £2.87p per share (1p more than offered by rival bidders Fortress) once the deal moves forward. Former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy was the lead ad‐ visor to US investment com‐ pany CD&R and his track record at Britain’s most suc‐ cessful supermarket was sec‐ ond to none, so it is assumed that he will join the Mor‐ risons Board once the deal is completed. Both he and current Mor‐ risons Chairman Andrew Hig‐ ginson expressed their thanks to shareholders and confirmed that they believed
that this would result in a sig‐ nificant step forward for the supermarket and assured voters that they would pro‐ tect the heritage of the UK’s fourth largest supermarket. Shareholders had reacted negatively to CD&R’s initial bid of £5.5 billion with cor‐ porate investors saying that they believed the bid seri‐ ously undervalued the com‐ pany, which would appear to be the case as the accept‐ ed offer is £1.5 billion high‐ er. There have been some fears that the Morrisons’ pension fund would not be adequately protected if the company was to be taken over by a US investor, but CD&R have given assurances that there will be no signifi‐ cant changes. As Britain suffers from a problem of importation of many items caused appar‐ ently by Brexit, Morrisons stands as one of the largest owners of meat, fruit and
Blockchain conference GIBRALTAR FINANCE gave the keynote address at the Blockchain in Financial Services Conference 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland on Tuesday October 19. The conference was organised by Finanz und Wirtschaft and Gibraltar Finance was represented by Michael Ashton, Senior Executive who gave the keynote address. The conference was held at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institut overlooking Lake Zurich and attended by around 200 financial services and crypto professionals. A blockchain is actually a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems on the blockchain and effectively gives significant financial protection and access to transaction history.
vegetable producers in the UK, which should certainly help them through the im‐ mediate supply crisis.
BUSINESS EXTRA Seeking investment THE ever-expanding Spanish telecommunications company Avatel, which specialises in supplying telephone and broadband lines to small towns and rural communities but is now moving into sales of electricity and home alarms, is looking to invite significant investment from a third party which can add value.
Electric mini car UNTIL now, Silence, a subsidiary of Acciona has specialised in the production of electric scooters (like motorbikes), but is now turning its attention to the launch of its first two-seater electric mini car aimed at urban driving and will also set up battery rental stations.
High speed LEADING rail company ILSA will start operating in the second half of 2022 and connect Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Sevilla, Malaga and Cordoba, with a fleet made of mainly recyclable materials and built in Japan by Hitachi Rail.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT THIS is a difficult piece to scribe because I am well aware that its publication will result in a whole Tsunami of racist accusations. What I need to make clear at the outset is that my reason for focusing on this subject is that I utterly abhor any form of racism. I also believe that it is emphatically not all a one way street. Quite frankly, with the unchallenged reversed racism in the UK now bordering on the ridiculous, somebody has to say something. Thankfully, I can at least voice my opinions without the fear of arrest. Believe me, if it wasn’t for the threat of that particular fate, and possibly even worse, a whole multitude of the British Caucasian populace would be screaming their disapproval from the rooftops. With both black and ethnic citizens combined only accounting for 18 per cent of the population, many white people have told me they are actually becoming confused and utterly depressed with the whole disproportionate state of affairs.
Falling apart
This month the reversed racist policies have reached totally new levels of unacceptability. Not only is the UK still being gaslighted by the number of black actors on TV and the continuing BLM pre‐match kneeling ritual, but they are expected to abide another, completely superfluous, black history month (This year I would have liked to have seen a white history month, where all predominantly ethnic minority schools were taught the true history of the country that nurtures them). ‘A Thousand Years a Slave’ has been rammed down the viewer’s throats with even more tenacity than the ‘Twelve.’ The Stephen Lawrence trial aired yet again. TV presentations ‘Peckham’s Finest’ and ‘Sistas’, both aired with all‐black cast. And the Stones massive hit ‘Brown Sugar’ was dropped. This constant effort to make the white populace feel bad for their historical associations with slavery also needs more clarification. White countries also experienced slavery for thousands of years. The Romans cast
masses of white people into slavery. The Egyptians used hundreds of thousands of slaves to build the pyramids. I don’t see people tearing down statues of Julius Caesar or desecrating the Sphinx! This agenda is emerging from a disgruntled group of people, who aspire to blame everyone but themselves for their ancestors’ turbulent history. Today, Africa’s infrastructure is once again falling apart. If people are all so proud of their heritage, perhaps it would be more constructive to concentrate on helping to put their ancestral lands in order. Now that truly would be worth taking the knee for. Keep the faith Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com Mon. and Fri. 1pm till 4. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Island of the Gods
WHEN you visit the Cies Islands (Las Islas Cies) off the coast of Galicia in Spain for the first time you’ll understand why the Romans once called them the Island of the Gods. They have an otherworldly feel that leaves you mesmerised the moment you step onto their shores. The archipelago can be accessed by boat from various locations around the Rias Baixas estuary including Vigo, Cangas and Baiona. Along with the islands of Ons, Salvora and Cortegada, they form part of the Galician Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park. The islands boast a wealth of plant and animal life and some of the finest beaches in the country. In fact, the Playa de Rodas was once described as the ‘best beach in the world’ by the Guardian newspaper, an
honour that appears on many of the tourist leaflets. The island has no permanent residents and you can only stay overnight on one of the ready-made camping plots which are always in great demand. However, there are ferries back and forth all day so you can bring your beachwear and spend all day relaxing on the golden sands. There are also a couple of excellent restaurants serving a range of local and national dishes. The island is a haven for birdwatchers and there are nature trails leading you to the prime spots on the islands. The unspoilt landscape is spectacular at every turn and will leave you breathless. The weather can be unpredictable but that’s all part of the magic of one of Spain’s greatest treasures.
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#TheWomanBeyond EVER wondered why your greatest goals or visions don’t happen? Gabriele Oettingen, world‐class researcher and psychologist has spent her career studying the science of making your dreams come to life. In her book Rethinking Positive Thinking, which by the way, is one of my most fave books ever, she tells us that it’s simply not enough to put your wishes and wants out there, ‘Law of Attraction’ style. The book tells us that Positive Thinking, can actually be a hinderance to achieving our goals ‐ WHAT? ‐ I don’t know about you, when I first read that, I was kind of disappointed!! The good news is, Gabriele tells us it’s really very important to start with a vision of our ide‐ al lives, creating a Vision, is a powerful start. BUT the trick, then, is we need to ‘rub it up against reality.’ She created a tool called ‘WOOP’ to help us make our dreams a reality. Here’s how it works: W is for Wish
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RETHINKING POSITIVE THINKING - WOOP YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS O is for Outcome O is for Obstacles P is for Plan Seriously. This is such a great tool, I use this almost every day, it’s great for BIG Life Goals or Business Plans, it’s so good as a coaching tool or to use with your next team meeting (also works wonders for Husbands and Kids!!), or, and I do this too, a two‐minute WOOP in the shower, sets you up fabulously for your day. So, let’s have a go, start with Wish. What do you really want in life? If you could wave a wand and create anything, what would you see? Think of the most important goal in your life right now. What is it? Wave a wand. Everything goes perfectly. What do you achieve? Capture that in a few words. That’s your wish. Now, think about the Outcome you’ll expe‐ rience when that Wish is present. (to be hon‐ est, I think ‘Benefits’ is better here but WBOP isn’t quite as fab as WOOP, ha, ha?)
Think of all the benefits achieving that wish will bring to you. See it. FEEL IT. It’s super im‐ portant that you’re really lit up about it. Once we’ve got that super focused, it’s time to rub it up against reality. What Obstacles will you face? You’ve got to KNOW you’re going to face obstacles and KNOW you have what it takes to get over/un‐ der/around them. Embrace reality so you can prepare properly and get to work on creating the reality you want. Once we’ve identified the Obstacles, we need to create our Plan. The heart of this is something Gabriele calls ‘implementation intentions’ ‐ which are a ge‐ nius way to anticipate challenges and deal with them in advance. If ‘x’ happens, then I will do ‘y’. What’s your plan to deal with the obstacles so you can experience the benefits of bringing your wish to life? As I said I WOOP everything and this is the most popular Tool in my Visionary Women
Programme ‐ my clients love it too. The Science has proven: WOOP! Works. Stay Focused, Keep Positive and Choose to +1 in Every Moment. Fulfil Your Dreams and Awaken Your Greatness! PS. Want to get laser focused on your Vi‐ sion or Biggest Most Audacious Goals? Get a FREE e‐copy of my Book #The Woman Be‐ yond ‐ Six Secrets to Success from here. https://quantumvantage.co.uk/thewom anbeyond ‐ Want PERSONAL TRANSFOR‐ MATION or BUSINESS SUCCESS? Don’t hold back another moment. Get ready to dive into the experience and explore your BIGGEST MOST AUDACIOUS GOALS. Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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WHAT DID THE ROMANS EVER DO FOR US? 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
WHEN some years back a tractor driver dug up pieces of brightly coloured stone in a field in the Castilla‐La Mancha region of Spain little did he realise he had hit up‐ on a Roman ‘billionaire’s villa’ with exquisite mosaics built 17 centuries ago. A ‘billionaire’ with connections to Theo‐ dosius I, Roman emperor in the fourth century ‐ decorative paintings, sculptures and ornaments, further evidence of the owner’s wealth. The Romans were in Spain for hundreds of years, so no wonder their remains have been found. Andalucia, in particular, is rich with Roman sites, from hidden paths to entire towns. All right, I hear you say, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?
ROMAN REMAINS: Throughout Spain.
Well, peace for a start. There was a greater degree of law and order than in many countries outside the empire plus trading advantages. I remember reading somewhere that one German tribe want‐ ed to be part of the empire, but the Ro‐ mans thought they were troublemakers and wanted to keep them out.
So the tribe actually went to war with Rome to ‘compel’ the Romans to accept them. Needless to say, the Germans didn’t win! Watch the movie ‘Gladiator’. That’s how the movie begins: with the ‘genius’ Marcus Aurelius’s battle with the Ger‐ mans. Mostly true as well, that bit. (Though
maybe not the bit about being a genius ‐ I, err, made that up.) But it is true that I know all too well what it’s like to be la‐ belled a genius. I once completed a jigsaw in under five minutes ‐ on the box it read five to seven years! Finally, on a completely different note, many thanks to all of you who’ve pur‐ chased my latest thriller, ‘The Sentinel’, now available in audiobook format narrat‐ ed as before by my good friend Rayner Bourton who created the role of ‘Rocky’ in the original London production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (all profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity, as you know). Happy reading and listening! Nora Johnson’s psychological crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No Safe Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘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), Apple Books, pa‐ perback and audiobook. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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BRITAIN NOT ACCEPTING From our Facebook SPANISH VACCINATION IN response to the letter from N W (issue 1894), we can confirm that you will have to self-isolate if you come into contact with someone who has tested positive. This happened to ourselves last month - presumably the ‘contact’ was on the flight to Manchester as we were later contacted by Test & Trace two days after arrival, having received a negative ‘Day 2’ test ourselves. The Test & Trace people did not seem so sure at first as to why we had been told to isolate, as we are double-vaccinated, but we spoke to the NHS people on the 119 number and it was confirmed to us that unless the vaccinations have been administered by the NHS, it is necessary to selfisolate for 10 days, which we did. A word of warning, though, for when you rearrange your flights back to Spain. The Spanish Health Control Form requires that you confirm that you have not been in contact with someone who has tested positive for 14 days! Regards, John & Judy Rogerson
work because a few weeks until the end of this year is not enough for anyone to want to come back. But Johnson’s attitude is that this is a minor inconvenience - who is he trying to kid? Surely by now it should be obvious that there is not a single thing he says that can be believed. No matter what the subject, he refuses to give a straight answer to any question, and his rambling and incoherent statements are an embarrassment. Sadly, there is not a strong and credible opposition, and as a result there is nobody to put right the damage that Corbyn caused. It’s a sad state of affairs, and Britain at the moment looks like a ship with no-one at the helm, which is drifting towards the rocks. My opinion of politicians was never very high, but at the moment it is at rock bottom. I am just happy to live here in Spain and watch from the side lines as the present bunch of lying cheating MPs continue to keep their heads in the sand and do nothing. Anne Campbell
Joker in Number 10 At last, an article about the idiot UK Prime Minister which says exactly what should be obvious to everyone. David Worboys has it completely right when he calls him a danger to his country. Right from the start he had one desire only, and that was to be Prime Minister. He was prepared to use any lie he could (remember the bus with the false figures painted on the side?) to make his case, and since then he has used meaningless or downright false statements to make it look as though he is doing a good job. Now it has arrived at the point where the UK has the largest number of Covid infections per capita IN THE WORLD, and still, he will not change his intention to relax restrictions. There are not enough care workers, field workers, abattoir workers, fruit pickers - the list goes on, but still there is only a grudging admission that there are not enough native Brits willing to do these jobs. The concession to allow some of these workers to come to the UK is not going to
BUYING LOCALLY WITH Christmas fast approaching, there are two particular areas that we all need to think about and try to assist if we possibly can. Whilst it is tempting to take the easy way and order goods online from mega-rich multinationals such as Amazon, it would be ideal, if wherever possible, we thought about supporting local merchants who have battled through the pandemic and are trying to recover some of the income that they lost. In some cases, a local supplier may be part of a huge chain but by purchasing from the shop itself
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Brexit So now according to Loopy Lee the chaos in the UK shortage of drivers, shortage of labour etc is little to do with Brexit. Are all the thousands of Brits who have tried to make their home here and are now returning to the UK nothing to do with Brexit, are all the extra charges we now have to pay on post we receive nothing to do with Brexit? Why do fools like him who voted Brexit call people who voted otherwise “remoaners”, why does he blame the ”looney left” as he calls them for everything else that is wrong in the UK? He is oblivious to the fact that his wonderful far right have been in government for the last 13 years. What a breath of fresh air to read David Worboys’ column last week highlighting the chief instigator and cause of the chaos (the clown bojo), someone who Lee never condemns, in fact a few weeks ago praised him for what he said is doing a wonderful job. Ramon Osborne
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rather then online, you will be helping to support the local store so that it is worth keeping open and employing staff from the local community. Councils all over Spain are doing a lot to help local business and many have issued special shopping vouchers or negotiated discounts for shoppers in order to generate more ‘high street’ purchases. A natural extension to this situation of course includes the hospitality industry where we know that many bars and restaurants have
had to close down, but those who have managed to keep going and offer their services to the public do also deserve your support if you are able. One has to be realistic and recognise that prices generally have risen considerably in many areas of life, so whilst there may not be the same amount of money in your pocket as there was prior to the pandemic and lockdown, if you can afford to have the odd meal or drink out, then your contribution to the industry will be appreciated by all.
NEXT SHORTAGE: Some alcoholic drinks could be affected.
Ann Mcconnell Larios gin is made in Malaga. If they won’t deliver I will go and get it lol.
Kenneth Faktor Carslund Gin maybe... the rest are produced more outside England than inside. Certain brands might be hard to get... but won’t be a problem finding rum, vodka and whisky.
Jacqy Osborne Not with a brand like Osborne… it is Spanish… always wished I was related to them.
Trevor Mansell Ah Brexit again, funny how the shortage trend is just about everywhere, but of course it’s all Brexit’s fault.
Vera Nilsson We still have wine, so who cares.
Ronald Spencer-Fleet It’s okay they have plenty of beer.
Ann Marshall Plenty of Spanish brands and cheaper.
Lynda Ann Mynott Dry Christmas then.
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Protect yourself from flu
MANY people do not see the importance of the flu jab because they think they will not contract it, but by having the jab you give yourself protection and help to pro‐ tect others around you. The flu (influenza) is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, the nose, throat, and lungs. For most people, the flu resolves on its own. But some‐ times, complications can be deadly. Peo‐ ple at higher risk of developing flu com‐ plications include adults older than age 65, staff and residents in nursing homes and other long‐term care facilities, preg‐ nant women, and people with weak im‐ mune systems, chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart, kidney or liver disease and diabetes. At first, the flu may seem like a com‐ mon cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually devel‐ op slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on more rapidly. Common signs and symptoms of the flu include: • Fever or chills
Flu attacks your respiratory system.
• Muscle aches and pains • Headache and eye pain • Dry, persistent cough with sore throat • Shortness of breath • Lethargic and feeling weak • Runny and blocked nose • Vomiting and diarrhoea can be a symptom, but more common in children. Contact your Heath care provider for advice on your flu jab appointment.
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Cut the cuppa
COFFEE is an intrinsic part of modern life, but too many cups a day may be putting pay to any diet efforts in the run up to Christmas. The favourite morning bev‐ erage is a nervous system stimulant and can accelerate the pace of various body func‐ tions. In doing so, our blood sugar levels drop to generate the energy necessary for such functions. When this happens, our brains instantly get us to eat something to reset to the cor‐ rect levels, according leading nutritionists. But, once we start eating, there’s a delay between the point we have actually eaten enough and the brain getting the message that we are well fed, so we end up eating more than we actually need to. Our bodies also release glucose into our bloodstream from the glycogen stored in our muscles and liver. Again there is a small delay between the point at which our system recognises that
the low blood sugars have been fixed and the point it sig‐ nals to the liver and muscles to stop releasing sugar into the blood. The result of these two mishaps is sugar spikes in the
blood which leads to insulin release from the pancreas. Insulin is the hormone that promotes fat storage so if we get these sugar spikes often, it will have a negative effect on our waistline.
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Fibromyalgia M Y mother is constantly tired and lethargic although she sleeps well, and is now complaining of widespread muscle pain, what could be the cause? Fibromyalgia is a disorder associated with wide musculoskeletal pain, ac‐ companied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is believed that fi‐ bromyalgia amplifies painful sensa‐ tions by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and non‐painful signals. Symptoms often begin after a physi‐ cal trauma, surgery, infection or signif‐ icant psychological stress or can simply accumulate over time. Women are more likely to develop fi‐ bromyalgia than men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have ten‐ sion headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. Although there is no cure for fi‐ bromyalgia, medications are available to control its symptoms. Exercise and relaxation can also help.
Symptoms often begin after trauma.
Main symptoms of fibromyalgia: A constant widespread pain, dull aches felt on both sides of the body, last for months at a time. To be consid‐ ered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body, above and below your waist. Awakening tired and fatigued, even though you have slept for a sufficient time. Sleep disrupted by pain, and sleep apnoea syndrome. The inability to focus or concentrate on mental tasks.
Contact your doctor if you are suffering with any of the above symptoms for further tests and diagnosis.
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Yoga for your face MOST of know stretching exercises such as pilates and yoga can promise im‐ pressive results, from toned muscles and glowing skin to extra flexibility. But did you know you can now fake your way to that post‐yoga glow, using a technique one make‐up artist is calling ‘Yoga Skin’? Renowned make‐up artist Sara Hill, who has worked with the likes of Rosie Hunt‐ ington‐Whitely and Grace Jones, has said the trend for facial massage is the newe‐ set and biggest beauty inno‐ vation and is the key to ‘hy‐ per‐dewy, real skin.’ Hill says her technique, which has already amassed more than 98,000 views on‐ line, uses a mixture of differ‐ ent products combined with facial massage to create, ‘plump, fresh, pinchable skin, it’s irresistible.’ She de‐ scribes the finished result as giving you a ‘glow that looks as fresh and juicy as if you’ve just stepped out of a yoga studio.’ The make‐up artists’ nine‐ step technique begins by cleansing and prepping their skin as normal before apply‐ ing a small layer of silicone‐ free primer and allowing it to sink in. Next, mix three or four drops of a water‐based,
YOGA SKIN: Promises glowing skin.
medium coverage founda‐ tion with one drop of facial oil and one drop of strobe cream of liquid highlighter. Hill claims for an extra gleam, you can add in one small drop of a glow prod‐ uct. Next, begin massaging the mixture into your skin using warm hands. This helps to get the circulation flowing, which in turn relaxes the face, helps with lymphatic drainage and helps your make‐up base sit better. Hill recommends building up coverage of the mixture until you are happy with the look, leaving a few minutes between layers to allow it to settle in. Finally, add a small amount of concealer to any areas which need extra cov‐ erage, for example under the eyes, around the nostrils
or over blemishes. Sara told the MailOnline, “this look celebrates real skin in its natural beauty and we think it’s a great look for winter, adding lay‐ ers of hydration to dry skin.” She added it is possible to finish off the look with a natural finish, explaining, “you can lightly powder to set concealer, or set your face overall with powder, using a small fluffy brush or a puff ‐ just remember to keep the powder to a mini‐ mum so the look stays sheer.” She went on, “add cream blush and cream bronzer for a really healthy, fresh glow. If you want to finish the look with a setting spray, make sure it’s an alcohol‐free for‐ mula to add further hydra‐ tion to the skin.”
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CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD HI, I’m Claire and I’ve been given free rein to write what I like in a newspaper printed 134,000 times. If it sounds amazing, it’s because it is! I couldn’t be happier that I have this opportunity to connect with so many people. I’m also apprehensive because putting your words out there for others to read comes with a lot of responsibility. You have to make sure you believe in what you say, go with what you know, and admit that there are things that you don’t really know about at all. We all do have things that we don’t know about or understand, but the best thing we can do is keep an open mind and try to see things from other people’s points of view. We also have to be careful with how our words impact others and be ready to receive criticism if our views don’t align with everyone we meet. It’s ok to change your mind when presented with new information. It’s ok to say you don’t know enough about a subject to form a proper
It’s good to listen! opinion, and it is definitely ok to disagree on things. But when someone tells us our words are harmful, we have to take a step back and assess the situation. I was brought up to be kind. I’m sure a lot of us were and I know a lot of us would never purposefully try to hurt someone else. Sometimes though, no matter how we try to avoid it, we can hurt others with our words. When we do, it is so easy for us to feel stung because we feel like we’ve been misunderstood. We never meant any harm so it’s upsetting that someone would take our words in that way, right? Well, yes, but the thing is at that moment it isn’t about our feelings, it is about the other person and we need to listen to them. What definitely doesn’t need to happen is for people to become defensive or try to walk out of the conversation, like the incident with Jim Davidson and Ashley Banjo. Davidson made some remarks on Diversity’s Black Lives Matter dance routine. Banjo then invited him to come
and speak about them. After being told his views were ‘inherently racist’, during the talk, Davidson stormed out angrily. Banjo said “I am disappointed because it was an opportunity for us to sit and really engage in a discussion.” A constructive opportunity wasted due to a person not wanting to sit and either defend their words, or gain more information and maybe change their mind. All because they didn’t want to be critiqued. Free speech is the right to hold an opinion and voice it. It is not a card that means we don’t have to then deal with the ramifications of what we have said. So if someone wants to talk to us about how our words have hurt them, the decent thing to do is listen. Join me again next week and remeber - believe in what you say! To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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INTEREST in domestic travel has risen this year as residents in Spain look to holiday at home rather than travel abroad and deal with the various restrictions in place. This has given people the chance to rediscover some of the wonderful locations right on their doorsteps. One site that it is difficult to tire of visiting is Granada’s Alhambra Palace. The fortress is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations but in recent times, locals have had the opportunity to enjoy the architectural magnificence without the usual crowds. The Alhambra offers an incredible mix of styles with its Islamic art and design coupled with the later Renaissance inspired work of Pedro Machuca, the man behind the imposing Palace of King Charles V. The Alhambra and its gardens offer plenty of reasons to return and the building can be enjoyed
The Alhambra Palace.
from other parts of the city. Most notably, from the Mirador de San Nicolas located in the cobbled streets of the Albayzin neighbourhood. The site is one of the most popular in Granada and was visited by US President Bill Clinton in 1997. Often packed with tourists and buzzing with the sound of live flamenco, the viewpoint offers aweinspiring views of the palace against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In these times of limited travel, it’s good to remember the jewels that lie on our doorsteps.
It’s been a clear out week MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION
Views of a Grumpy Old Man THIS week we decided to have a massive sort out and clear out all the drawers, cupboards, crates and even the storeroom. I say we, what I actually mean is Mrs S said, “you sit there and I’m going to bury you in papers, wires, things with plugs on, cameras, phones, DVDs, CDs and boxes and boxes of greetings cards going back over 40 years.” So five days later I’ve nearly finished and I have to tell you it’s brutal. I found a card with Sarah’s hand print and some writing on it which I have a sneaky suspicion might not have been hers as she was only six months old and this is why it’s taken five days - the cards, the memories - I found the ones that said all our love Mum and Dad, then they changed to all my love Mum, then they stopped all together. I found cards from people I have absolutely no idea who they are or were. In the end I just got rid of them all except the immediate family ones. I couldn’t throw them away and I don’t know why. Please tell me you all keep them too.
Nokia phones, Motorolas, Samsung old laptops, what do you do with them? Hundreds of CDs that I can’t play, all purchased for fortunes, but nothing can be done with them. I tried to burn them to a ‘stick’ so I could listen to them in the car but, of course, they are all protected so you can’t officially do anything with them. I’ve looked online but haven’t found a way yet. Any help or hints would be appreciated. Here’s another great snippet of news that caught my eye this week. Miss France beauty pageant is being sued for judging contestants on their appearance! Please make this absolute craziness stop and tell me what you are meant to judge it on? Woodworking skills? OK time to get rid of these damn electric scooters. I wrote about this when they first appeared a few years ago and came up against some opposition because the companies that sold them were big advertisers everywhere. Well things have got worse and it’s time to totally ban them. I understand there are some new rules and laws about them, but what you can’t legislate for is the absolute idiots that refuse to abide by any highway codes or manners. Scrap them all or make them have registration numbers, insurance and pay road tax. Email: mikesenker@gmail.com
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ALTEA will be hosting a se‐ ries of free events on Oc‐ tober 31 and November 1 to mark All Saints’ Day. The events commemo‐ rate Altea’s traditions for its All Saints’ Day festivi‐ ties. Councillor Vicenta Perez said: “This is an interest‐ ing proposal that will surely be enjoyed by the
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All Saints children of this municipal‐ ity.” She added: “It is worth remembering what was
done in the past because our cultural heritage must be maintained so that our children know it and then
they can choose whether to follow the traditions or not.” The free activities will take place on Sunday, Oc‐ tober 31, from 6pm in Plaza de l’Ajuntament, and on Monday, Novem‐ ber 1 in Plaza de l’Esglesia from 10am to 1pm. Pumpkin fritters, made on site, will be distributed on Sunday, October 31, from 6pm to 8pm, and craft workshops will also be held. At 8pm story‐ telling by Blai Senabre, who will share the stories of All Saints’ Night, will take place. An All Saints’ Day gymkhana will take place on Monday, November 1, in Plaza de l’Esglesia from 10am to 1pm. Councillor Perez said: “It is held in Plaza de l’Es‐ glesia because if the rela‐ tives of the children want
ALTEA: Councillor Perez invited everyone to participate.
to visit the cemetery and let the children partici‐ pate in the activity, they can do so.” To secure a place in the gymkhana, you must reg‐ ister in advance at auxed ucacio@altea.es until Oc‐
tober 28. Councillor Perez has in‐ vited everyone to partici‐ pate in these events and explained that the initia‐ tive is funded by the Min‐ istry of Education, Culture and Sports.
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Robotics championship GANDIA Council has announced two free robotics activi‐ ties for schoolchil‐ dren and teachers across the area. The activities, which will be aimed at improving digital skills, will take place from De‐ cember until July 2022. The events will include robot fights ACTIVITIES: Will be aimed at improving digital skills. which will take place across the headquarters of several aimed at teachers, who also need to do companies, including Fundacio Vicky their training in order to be able to re‐ Foods, ODEC, and Gandia Campus. The spond to the needs of the digital age.” competition will also include a category The Director of the Chair of Innovation for robots created using recyclable mate‐ at the UPV’s Gandia Campus, Pepe Marin rial. said: “The Cyberjardi 2.0 project consists Councillor for Educational Policies, Car‐ of fusing art and technology and will see men Fuster, said: “The robotics champi‐ students construct interactive flowers onship will be aimed at students from all that emit lights or sounds.” primary and secondary schools in our The flowers will be exhibited next town so that they can improve their digi‐ spring in the Gandia Campus and Marin tal skills as we live in a digital age and we said that this idea is designed to improve must adapt to it.” technological skills in boys, but especially Fuster also spoke about the second ac‐ in girls, as “there is a great social short‐ tivity, Cyberjardi. He said: “Cyberjardi is age of technologists.”
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GANDIA Council has an‐ nounced a series of activi‐ ties for young people in the area until Saturday, De‐ cember 18. The councillor for Youth, Lydia Morant, accompanied by the president of the Gandia Youth Council, David Valiente, and the technician of the Depart‐ ment of Youth, Andrea
Fun activities Badal, presented the pro‐ gramme of events. Councillor Morant said: “The previous programme was well received by young people despite the Covid‐ 19 measures. The activities are designed to try to cover
the concerns and interests of young people, opting for a wide and varied offer.” She added: “There are all kinds of activities; a 3D printing workshop, art workshops, sports tourna‐ ments, sports in the pool, tournaments ... As well as activities that were well re‐ ceived in the summer pro‐ gramme; soccerball.” Councillor Morant added: “These activities have been chosen according to the tastes and preferences of young people through polls on activities they would like to do. This programme in‐ cludes sports, artistic and educational activities.” She said: “There will be four main locations for the activities; the Gandia mu‐ nicipal sports centre, the Grau sports centre, the Al‐ queria Laborde (headquar‐ ters of the Gandia Youth Council), and the Espai Jove.” For more information on the activities, visit www.acti vajove.org.
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Halloween events THERE will be a series of Halloween events in Altea from October 28 to 31. Councillor for Young People, Marta Lloret, announced the programming of three escape rooms focused on the horror genre for Halloween. Each ses‐ sion will be aimed at a specific age group. The first two will take place at the Youth Centre. The first, for those over the age of 12, will be held today, Thurs‐ day, October 28 and will be based on the hit series La Casa de Papel entitled Bella Ciao. Each pass lasts approximately 35 minutes for groups of six to eight mem‐ bers between 5pm and 9pm. The next activity will be on Satur‐ day, October 30, aimed at young peo‐ ple from the age of 18, entitled La Noche de las Bestias, the aim of which is to survive the purge. The activity will be from 7pm to 11 pm in 35‐ minute shifts for groups of six to eight people. The last event will be hosted by the cafeteria of the Altea la Vella Cultural Centre on Sunday, October 31 from 9pm. Entitled Murder in The Enchant‐ ed House, participants, in groups of four to eight people, will try to solve a crime. The activity is aimed at all audi‐
ALTEA: Leisure important for young people.
ences, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Councillor Lloret said: “Leisure is very important for young people, especially after these months and years of pan‐ demic, where our activities have been diminished to help society. We’ve put in a lot of effort and I think it’s time to be rewarded and enjoy a different Hal‐ loween, but no less terrifying and scary.” For more information, contact 633 969 692 or to register for Bella Ciao, visit www.entradium.com/events/bella‐ciao‐ altea, for La Noche de las Bestias visit www.entradium.com/events/purga‐altea, and for Murder in The Enchanted House visit www.entradium.com/events/casa‐ encantada‐altea.
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U3A AGM THE U3A Calpe will be holding its AGM on Thursday, November 18 at 10.30am at the Salon Blau of the Calpe Casa de Cultura. The association said: “After a very tough, unprecedented year for U3A organisations worldwide, resulting from the Covid pandem‐ ic, the innovative, but safe, ways which have been devised by Group leaders and Committee members to keep activities going during the past year, despite all the very necessary restrictions, have been much appreciated. “It has been encouraging that two charity collections to support Cruz Roja Calpe, have been man‐ aged during the year. “We are pleased to report that membership numbers are, once again, slowly beginning to rise. We remain optimistic that, moving for‐ ward with vision and enthusiasm, 2022 will prove to be an excellent year in the history of our associa‐ tion.” “At present, we have 17 Group leaders, who between them offer a variety of activities. Travel, which has been severely curtailed, is now
back on the agenda and details of two future trips can be found on the association website. “Roughly half our current mem‐ bership of around 400, participate in one of more interest groups on a regular basis. In addition, members who visit for short breaks or holi‐ days join us, expanding our commu‐ nity of friendship.” The U3A Calpe said it is now look‐ ing for new members to take on a role on its committee. It said: “However, it is that time of year again, with November just around around the corner, when the Annual General Meeting is due to be held. As always, there will in‐ evitably be some changes of per‐ sonnel. “Existing committee members can offer to stand for re‐election, unless, of course, they have decided to resign. This year, there will be a number of Committee members to replace, including some who hold key roles. “To remain effective and vibrant, every organisation always needs ‘new blood’. We would like to en‐ courage all members to consider
U3A CALPE: Additional Group leaders are needed throughout the year.
whether they could undertake a role on the Committee, to support the activities of U3A Calpe: as an of‐ fice‐holder or a general volunteer. “Additional Group leaders, with a willingness to share their own inter‐ ests with others, are needed throughout the year ‐ the Groups
Co‐ordinator would be delighted to hear from anyone willing to con‐ tribute. “If you feel you could be inter‐ ested in serving on the Commit‐ tee, but would like further infor‐ mation about what would be involved, please contact the Presi‐
dent and/or Secretary.” At the General meeting of U3A Calpe held on Thursday, October 21 in the Salon Blau, the U3A Choir, led by Mary Anderton, performed a se‐ lection of pieces as a ‘taster’ for their concert in aid of charity on the evening of November 26.
Javea Players’ new show THE Javea Players will be performing their next show, Duets, at the Javea Players’ Studio Theatre from Novem‐ ber 16 to 20 at 7.30pm. Duets was first published in 2010 by author Peter Quilter who resides in the Canary Islands but was born in Colch‐ ester, beginning his working career as a television presenter for the BBC. His first play was an all‐female comedy Respecting Your Piers and he followed this with a musical adaptation of Os‐ car Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost which played a number one tour of the UK starring Ron Moody.
The following year, he made his London West End debut with a comedy about the pop industry, BoyBand. The show played a summer season at Gielgud Theatre on Shaftes‐ bury Avenue and later enjoyed success in South Africa, Denmark and on a 60‐venue tour of the Netherlands. His first big international hit was End of the Rainbow, a musical drama about the final months in the life of Judy Garland. It premiered to rave reviews at Sydney Opera House in Australia and also had an award‐winning run at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival the following year. Tickets €12 from www.javeaplayers.com/jp/box‐office/.
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack THE latest Golf is in its eighth generation some 45 years since it was first launched. It has become a classless car loved by every‐ one from ordinary families to the rich and famous. Golf
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8 starts at €28,292 (£23,860) on‐the‐road for the lead‐in Life model with a perky 1.0‐ litre TSi engine under the bonnet. Standard fare in‐ cludes climate control, pow‐ ered and heated door mir‐
rors, automatic lights and wipers plus automatic dim‐ ming rear view mirror, alloy wheels, navigation and a plethora of safety kit. A variety of petrol engines from 1.0‐litre to 2.0‐litre with power ranging from 110PS through to 320PS depending on the model. There is also the option, across the engine range, of mild hybrid assis‐ tance and a plug‐in hybrid GTE model. Transmissions are six‐speed manual or sev‐
en‐speed DSG dual clutch au‐ tomatic. Despite some noticeable minor cost‐cutting measures ‐ the lack of a gas strut on the bonnet, no cover over the cup holders in the centre console, visible key apertures on the door handles and a few others ‐ there is still that solid, durable and quality feel to this latest Golf. Even in its lead‐in form it has huge ap‐ peal and thanks to a policy of evolution rather than revolu‐
tion in its de‐ sign, Golf models on the sec‐ ond‐hand market retain a premium price over competi‐ tors. It has gone far too digital for some, although I’m sure VW would argue that the system makes for a more ef‐ ficient driver experience. There is no doubt that when living with the car the various touchscreen actions required for various functions would become more familiar.
However, to me the sys‐ tem is not as intuitive as it could be and, until you’re ful‐ ly used to it, it can feel like a distraction. On the road performance brings no complaints with my 115 hp 2.0‐litre diesel providing a good turn of speed when required and impressive fuel consump‐ tion. It produces a composed ride over even the roughest road surfaces and can move briskly along twisting cross country roads. Despite being a ‘dirty’ diesel it is now one of the cleanest units available with major reductions in ni‐ trogen oxides (NOx) emis‐ sions. With its smartly evolved design there is no mistaking that this is a Golf, it retains that certain something spe‐ cial on the style front which appeals to such a broad range of drivers. At its price point the new Golf needed to deliver… and it does!
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Plans to collect almost €1 billion in fines in 2022 THE Spanish Government, as stated in the draft General State Budgets for 2022, which has been presented in Congress, by 2022, will allocate the Central Traffic Headquarters (DGT), a budget of €975 million. This is 4.4 per cent higher than in 2021, when it had a bud‐ get available of €933 million. The Government then plans to collect a total of €972 million in fines and traffic charges, which represents an increase of 4.4 per cent compared to the previous year. From this total, the Executive of Pedro Sanchez plans to allo‐ cate €839 million for actions related to road safety, which translates into an increase of 2 per cent compared to the previous year. As highlighted in the document, the Road Safety Strategy 2011‐2020 has guided road safety policy during the last decade. Currently, work is underway on the preparation of the
new Road Safety Strategy 2021‐2030, which will be ‘aligned with the strategic documents of supranational organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union’. This new Road Safety Strategy will charter the path to be followed on Spanish roads over the next 10 years, within the framework of three main objectives. The first one is that of reducing the number of traffic accidents, and victims. Secondly, the aim is to guarantee mo‐ bility through proper traffic management. This will be achieved through the seven traffic man‐ agement centres that exert their influence on the main interurban roads throughout Spain, except in the Catalan and Basque territories. Finally, the objective is to provide the man‐ agement of all the procedures associated with traffic management, through electronic admin‐ istration.
Madrid judge annuls fine A JUDGE in Madrid has an‐ nulled a fine of €200 that was given to the owner of a parked vehicle that had not passed the technical inspection of vehicles, or ITV. The judge established that the punishable act is only when driving without having the vehicle in order. As indicated by the legal ser‐ vices of Associated European Motorists (AEA), this resolution sets an important judicial prece‐ dent in relation to fines imposed on vehicles that do not circulate, for not passing the ITV. The AEA assures that in the last two years, the General Di‐ rectorate of Traffic (DGT) has imposed more than one million fines for vehicles not passing the ITV. This works out at approxi‐ mately €200 million in fines. In response to this appeal by the AEA, Loreto Feltrer, the Con‐ tentious‐Administrative judge No33 of Madrid said, “The of‐ fence to be sanctioned is consti‐ tuted by the fact of driving, not by the failure to periodically sub‐ mit the vehicle to ITV.” Basically, a vehicle cannot be fined while parked, even if it has no ITV. The case in question began with a complaint brought by Madrid’s Municipal Police against the driver of a vehicle parked on a street in the capital. This vehicle was observed to not be displaying the ITV sticker on its windscreen, and subsequent‐ ly, the driver was sent a fine. Given infractions related to technical conditions and com‐ pulsory insurance are excluded
from municipal jurisdiction, the sanction was imposed by the provincial head of Traffic of Madrid. This was after rejecting allegations raised by the fined driver, who filed a judicial appeal through the lawyers of the AEA.
Mario Arnaldo, president of the AEA, said, “This judgement admirably reflects the doctrine of the Constitutional Court in re‐ lation to the principle of legal re‐ serve in matters of administra‐ tive sanctioning law.”
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