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Ongoing aid THE Junta allocated €2.210 mil‐ lion to programmes assisting the province’s vulnerable and those at risk from social exclu‐ sion. Rafael Pasamontes, re‐ gional government’s delegate for Equality, Social Policies and Conciliation, announced as‐ signments to the Red Cross (€1.112 million), Caritas (€666,745 ), Andalucia’s Anti‐ Poverty Network EAPN (€226,543) and the Food Bank (€203,162). This will directly benefit more than 55,000 peo‐ ple, Pasamontes said. “The government of An‐ dalucia is aware that the social crisis accompanying the Covid‐ 19 pandemic has not finished although vaccination has im‐ proved the health aspect,” the delegate said. “The Equality department is extending ongo‐ ing programmes whose re‐ sources will reach the people who most need them.” These programmes were a prime ex‐ ample of public‐private collab‐ oration during a social emer‐ gency that has completely overwhelmed the measures in place before the pandemic, Pasamontes pointed out.
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January swim helps PAWS-PATAS ANN and Brad Swift have been organising the Mojacar New Year’s Day swim for sev‐ en years. The initial fundraising events honoured Elaine McBride, who lost her battle with cancer, and then helped Little Leo who suffered with brain tumours, but sadly died aged five. As the New Year swim attracted more attention and public support, PAWS‐ PATAS volunteer Kerry Clarke decided to brave the Alboran Sea and raise much‐ needed cash for the animal shelter. “Covid‐19 has affected all charities and with the shelter requiring €10,500 per month, it has been an uphill struggle try‐ ing to help and rehome numerous kittens, cats, puppies and dogs,” stated PAWS‐ PATAS vice‐president Chrissie Cremore. “So on Saturday January 1, 2022, peo‐ ple of all ages donned fun outfits at high noon and plunged into the chilly Mediter‐ ranean where they endured 15 minutes of bobbing in the water whilst delivering a roaring rendition of Auld Lang Syne.” With sponsorship money, plus a Grand Raffle with prizes from local businesses
and restaurants, almost €4,000 had been raised at last count. This will go towards maintenance plus a container which the shelter desperately needs for storage. Meanwhile, dedicated volunteers Cyn‐ thia de Boer, Kerry Clarke, Louise Yarring‐ ton and John Sutcliffe raised money for an industrial washing machine after sponsors guaranteed them €2,022 if they stayed in the sea for 22 minutes. “The Executive Committee and PAWS‐ PATAS volunteers wish you all a happy, healthy, positive and prosperous 2022,” Chrissie said. “Keep smiling and keep safe as we cannot exist without YOU!” For further information about PAWS‐ PATAS, visit their www.paws‐patas.org website or contact the dogs@paws‐ patas.org or cats@paws‐patas.org email addresses. “People often tell us they would love to adopt a cat or dog but are discouraged by the difficulties in getting an animal back home,” Chrissie said. “Well, don’t be put off, as we can also arrange transport to the UK.”
Commitment to equality PROVINCIAL council, the Diputacion, continued its commitment to equality throughout 2021 by promot‐ ing women and combatting gender violence. Carmen Belen Lopez, who heads the Diputacion’s Equali‐ ty department pointed out that last year the provincial council emphasised projects encouraging equal opportuni‐ ties between men and wom‐ en, wherever they lived in Almeria Province. “It was a year when associ‐ ations and town halls re‐
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2021 SUMMING -UP: Carmen Belen Lopez gave a breakdown of equality projects.
turned to in‐person activities,” Lopez said. “These embodied the creativity and social inno‐ vation that countered the
Long arm of the law A MOROCCAN male wanted by the Moroccan authorities was arrested at Almeria City’s bus station. Now awaiting extradition, he was located during a random National Police check. These are carried out in line with Spain’s Level Four terrorism threat, although the detainee was wanted in connection with immigration offences for which he faces a 20‐year prison term. Throughout 2021, the National Police in Almeria Province detained 12 fugitives from justice in Romania, Morocco, Alba‐ nia and Italy. They were located in El Ejido, Roquetas and Berja and were wanted for crimes including homicide, drugs trafficking, forged documents and receiving stolen goods.
worst of the pandemic with inventive and surprising pro‐ jects.” Equality policies at all levels were key to the Diputa‐ cion’s main plans of action, she added. “Commitment to equality has been reflected each year with increased budgets for the province’s Women’s Council and local bodies,” Lopez said. The Diputacion carried out 111 projects in 90 municipali‐ ties last year, providing finan‐ cial assistance of €130,000 for initiatives that ranged from gender violence awareness campaigns to workshops for women. The authorities intervened on 2,580 occasions last year, preventing gender violence or attending to victims, Lopez re‐ vealed, while the 900 helpline had also covered requests from the security forces and provided guidance for 30 women. A further 76 women still at risk from partners or ex‐part‐ ners were also provided with teleprotection monitoring de‐ vices, Lopez said.
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NIBS EXTRA Spruced up HUERCAL‐OVERA Town Hall is spending €25,000 on im‐ proving social centres in Goñar, Los Menas, La Hoya, El Pilar, Las Norias and Los Menas via the Coopera 2 programme. First in line is Goñar which, like the other centres, is a neighbourhood meeting place also used for municipal activities.
Not fair CARMEN CRESPO, who heads the Junta’s Agricul‐ ture department, queried whether third‐party coun‐ tries paid tariffs when ex‐ porting tomatoes to Europe. Crespo claimed that Almeria Province’s tomato‐growing sector was at a total disad‐ vantage owing to EU policies that favoured a much cheaper product that did not comply with phytosani‐ tary requirements.
First arrival MATEO, who weighed in at 3.660 kilos and measured 53 centimetres when entering the world at 3.11am in Hos‐ pital de Poniente in El Ejido, was Almeria Province’s first baby of 2022. He is the third child of Rosa and David, who live in El Ejido’s Zona Norte area.
Lennon link BRITISH film producer Denis O’Dell died at his San Jose (Nijar) home on December 30, aged 98. Known for A Hard Day’s Night, Jugger‐ naut and Robin and Marian, he was responsible for bringing John Lennon to Almeria Province in 1966 where he filmed How I Won the War.
Lady luck GOOD fortune continued to smile on Almeria Province, this time in Berja where the administration in Plaza An‐ tonio de Nebrija sold the first prize in the December 30 draw. The winning 50567 number was also sold in Oviedo, Sant Feliu de Llobre‐ gat, Madrid and Salamanca amongst other municipali‐ ties.
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Keeping up with tradition ROQUETAS celebrated its tra‐ ditional Moragas celebrations on the La Romanilla beach this year. These were not held in 2020 owing to the pandemic and even this year’s event on December 29 did not follow the usual pattern as there was no overcrowding and the groups were careful to main‐ tain social distancing. This year’s dance at the Club Nautico was cancelled and Roquetas mayor Gabriel Amat had earlier called for
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MORAGAS CELEBRATIONS: Different and sociallydistanced.
“caution” during what he de‐ scribed as the town’s most im‐ portant fiestas. “I have to thank all Roque‐
No environmental drawbacks to fish farm THE Junta de Andalucia pronounced the proposed fish farm off Villaricos as environmentally viable. The project involves 42 cages together with another nine holding pens as well as storage platforms for feed. The 259‐hectare fish farm is expected to produce 4,500 tons of bream and seabass each year, according to the Spanish media. The Junta’s Sustainable Development delegation to Almeria explained that only the storage zone would be in‐ side the Levante Special Protection Zone (ZEC). All of the cages will be located more than 1.5 kilome‐ tres away from Villaricos’ meadows of the Posidonia Oceanica seaweed that is vital for maintaining marine biodiversity. They will also be almost 800 metres away from submerged reefs, revealed the Sustainable Develop‐ ment department, adding that it did not foresee a nega‐ tive impact on colonies of nesting birds on Terreros Island which is more than 11 kilometres distant. None of the area’s different types of dolphins would be adversely affected as their habitats are at a greater dis‐ tance from the coast than the fish farm although Sustain‐ able Development mentioned the ‘possible interaction’of bottle‐nosed dolphins as fish farm studies found ‘clear signs’ that they regard them as a source of food. The Junta report also stated that there were no docu‐ mented cases of fish farms posing a threat to loggerhead turtles or migrating whales.
tas’ residents for the sense of responsibility they have shown in celebrating the Mor‐ agas in a way that is very dif‐
Carboneras benefits CEMENT company, Lafarge‐ Holcim España will capture carbon dioxide emissions from its Carboneras plant. Together with Carbon Clean and Sistemas de Calor, the company has created the ECO02 joint venture which since the end of 2020 has been assessing the scheme’s technical viability and the benefits to Carboneras. If all progresses according to plan, the plant should be function‐ ing early 2023, the company told the Spanish media. The carbon dioxide will be used in the area’s greenhous‐ es, where it will improve pro‐ ductivity through agricultural carbonic fertilisation which copies and boosts natural photosynthesis while reduc‐ ing the amount of water and soil needed for each kilo of produce. “Thanks to this joint venture, we are nearing com‐ pletion of a project that will
Homage sculpture damaged ONE of the ‘Applauding Hands’ sculpted in white Macael marble in homage to health pro‐ fessionals has been vandalised in Huelva. Each of Andalucia’s provincial capitals has one of the sculptures donated in homage to their role during the Covid pandemic by the Marble Business‐owners’ Association, AEMA. One of the thumbs on the Huelva carving has been wrenched off while the plinth was also damaged. “This work, like the other seven sculptures, is
ferent from what we are used to,” Amat said afterwards. The weather remained fine as families and friends en‐ joyed the migas, paellas and barbecued sardines that play an important part in the cele‐ brations. For generations the Mora‐ gas ‐ an Almeria version of a cookout ‐ has been held on the Roquetas’ beaches, origi‐ nally celebrating the return of the fishing boats after months away at sea and welcoming the approaching New Year.
the result of a great deal of effort, goodwill and economic resources ‐ which we do not have to spare ‐ on the part of businesses acting out of total altruism,” AEMA’s president, Jesus Posadas Chinchilla, said. As well as an offence to the marble industry, which supplied all the marble and the labour costs, the vandalism was an affront to a collec‐ tive that had fought for the region’s well‐being during the height of the pandemic, Posadas de‐ clared.
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contribute to our own plant’s competitivity and efficiency. “At the same time it will help local agriculture to com‐ pete with the high‐tech Euro‐ pean greenhouses using this technique,” LafargeHolcim España’s CEO Isidoro Miranda said. The CEO also referred to the circular economy, which sets out to recycle existing materials and products as far and for as long as possible. “This business model which begins by capturing 10 per cent of our carbon diox‐ ide emissions is an important landmark in our route map towards decarbonising the building materials sector,” Miranda declared.
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Blast from the past A DIG at the Ciavieja site in El Ejido last November and December found evi‐ dence of a large pre‐Ro‐ man wall. According to the Alme‐ ria University archaeolo‐ gists carrying out the ex‐ cavations, this would have fallen into disuse at some time between the first century BC and fourth century AD. “Introducing this site to the younger generations and society in general is a priority,” declared El Eji‐ do’s mayor Francisco Gongora who recently visited the site with Cul‐ ture councillor Julia Ibañez. “Knowing more about our historic legacy is vital from the point of view of culture and identity,” Gongora continued, pointing out that the Ciavieja site was also sig‐ nificant economically, as it was becoming an im‐ portant tourist attraction. These and other finds are included in El Ejido’s project to investigate and promote what was the Roman town of Murgi in a programme coordinat‐ ed by Almeria University and led by the archaeolo‐ gist Carmen Ana Pardo.
Fire service guaranteed THE Bomberos de Almeria fire brigade will cover municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants in 2022 and 2023. Almeria’s Local Government Board gave the go‐ahead to re‐ newing the agreement between city hall and the Diputacion provincial council which came into effect on January 1 and con‐ tinues until December 31, 2023.The Almeria City fire brigade will continue to deal with fires and emergencies in 20 munici‐ palities in the Nacimiento, Bajo Andrax and Almeria City’s metropolitan areas for which the Diputacion will pay a yearly €900,000, while maintaining a fire station in Gergal.
and finally... DISASTER AVERTED. Fire broke out in Carboneras port late on New Year’s Eve, affecting four moored boats. Two of the boats sank, while two were burnt out, but no‐one was injured in the blaze, which produced only material damage, the Poniente fire brigade revealed afterwards. Speaking after the fire was extinguished, a Proteccion Civil spokesman explained that thanks to cooperation from the many boat owners who helped to move other pleasure craft, the fire did not spread and develop into “a real disaster.”
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Worse than ever STEVEN MULLARD recently contact‐ ed the Euro Weekly News about lit‐ ter in Vera’s Calle Juan Cuadrado. “The area is still dirty and there is more mess than ever,” Steven com‐ plained 10 days later, alleging that Vera Town Hall was partly responsi‐ ble for the spread of Covid‐19. “This is all contagious and many Vera residents seem to hang about bin areas looking at rubbish, and picking things up,” he claimed. “So I blame the service for the rise and spread of Covid and have made a complaint to the president of Spain and the central government, sending it it to the media, too,” Steven said. “The cleaning service is an utter disgrace and the poor hygiene could seriously put people at risk. Sort it out!” he declared.
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Runaway pet appeal
NEW YEAR’S EVE is fun time for many, but for pet owners and their loved ones it can be a traumatic time. Many animals are terrified of fireworks and may even run away from their owners if they are outside when fireworks go off. Those who are kept indoors will often hide and shake with fear until the bangs subside. Charities such as RSPCA and Help for Heroes in the UK have previously called on the British public to practise ‘The Firework Heroes Code’ and to be mindful of the effects of fireworks on veterans and animals. Animal Protection groups in Spain also warn of the harmful effects fire‐ works can have on our furry friends. If you know of anyone who has lost a pet during the re‐ cent New Year’s Eve celebrations in Spain, please get in touch and we can post the details in Euro Weekly News. Get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
Return to La Palma
ON January 2, the Canary Islands Volcanic Risk Prevention Plan, Pevolca, decided that many residents of the island could return to their homes on January 3. The decision affected between 900 and 1,000 residents who were previously evacuated to safety after the volcano began erupting. According to Miguel Ángel Morcuende, the technical director of Pevolca, 345 hectares of land that had previously been
evacuated is now considered to be safe to return to. Morcuende advised returning res‐ idents that they should not access below ground levels including storerooms, base‐ ments and garages without gas measure‐ ments being taken. Residents have been ad‐ vised to contact the authorities if gas readings are required. The authorities also recommended residents be accompanied when they enter their homes.
JINGLE BELLS: Money was raised for local children.
Vera and District Lions look towards 2022 AS Vera and District Lions look towards 2022 it’s time to cel‐ ebrate the €5,000 raised at the recent Jingle Bell Ball in col‐ laboration with Vera Town Hall, Jose Maria and Bartolico. Vera Children’s Home benefited with Christmas presents and redecorations. Along with the Lions charity shop in Turre and other events money raised has helped individuals and organisa‐ tions in the area again this year and the work will continue to help others.
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THE Three Kings Festival takes place on January 6 each year. But what does the festival stand for? The festival celebrates the arrival of the kings, Melchior from Arabia, Caspar from the Orient and Balthazar from Africa following the birth of Jesus Christ. The kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And that idea continues to run through the festival with the tradition of giving gifts and showering sweets on those who watch the annual processions. This is a fun festival enjoyed as much by the adults as it is by the children, with all
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Celebrating the arrival of the kings. clamouring to collect sweets. Some people even bring umbrellas to shield against the rain of sweets or to catch them as they fall. For Spaniards the Three Kings or wise men is much
DESMOND TUTU’S funeral took place on January 1, in Cape Town, within the cathedral that the South African cleric turned into a centre of struggle against racial injustice. As rain fell down outside St George’s church, people gathered to pay tribute to the Nobel laureate The Rev Michael Weeder, the dean of Cape Town, welcomed those who were present and “the many multitudes who would have wanted to be with us, in all places where they have gathered.” Weeder quoted the singer Billie Holiday, saying that Tutu’s smile had
the same as Santa Claus at Christmas, so on the evening of January 5 children should leave a clean pair of shoes outside their doors for the nocturnal visitors to fill with gifts.
Tutu’s farewell moved people “like the wind that shakes the bough.” Adding, “his smile calmed and focused those who saw it, whether in person or from afar.” Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said: “The most striking common thing people have said [of Tutu] is that when they were in the dark, he brought the light, the light of Christ.”
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The shy Almeria based r/K Theory releases 1st album NOT all musicians want to be the frontman or indeed hog the limelight and one who records under the title the r/K Theory doesn’t even want to be named. Speaking exclusively to the Euro Weekly News about his new album, this 40 something now living in Almeria after growing up in Barnsley explained “I literally dread being recognised on the streets and even my promotional photographs are edited so you can’t recognise me but I live to make music.”
He moved to Spain nearly five years ago and met his wife, who is a well-known international DJ, in Mallorca and they decided to move somewhere quieter and more chilled and whilst they could have chosen many Spanish locations, they ended up in Oria and love it. The artist known as r/K has been heavily into house and electronic music since it became part of the scene and has been making music for himself
for 20 years, but with one of their bedrooms converted into a studio and plenty of time due to lockdown, he really had a lot of time to compose having turned professional in 2019. He works very slowly but over the years has released a number of tracks through specialist companies, but with a store of older material which could be updated and time to produce new music, he decided that it was time for an album and coinciden-
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The closest you will come to identifying the r/K Theory.
tally when discussing music on Twitter, he was offered a recording contract. As a gesture of goodwill to a company which has released one of his singles, he told them that he was going to update and include it on the album and they too offered him a deal. As things turned out, the first offer came to nothing as the original company dropped out and as he clarified “I had to decide whether to hand over my debut album [un]Natu-
ral Synthesis to someone else and after a great deal of thought I decided that having spent so much time in writing, recording and producing the eight tracks spanning multiple electronic sub-genres, I wanted to keep control and now the album is released on January 7 through various online platforms.” Speaking about the contents of the album he said “From the epic opener Crossing the Void, to the delicate piano and strings track Morning Rain, to the
feel-good sunny vibes of Summer Song, there is something for everyone on this diverse yet unified album.” Although he expects most sales to be made via downloads he managed to team up with a bespoke manufacturer in the UK (where his biggest fan base is situated) to allow for orders to be placed directly with them and the CDs are basically made to order and dispatched. Not only is he a musician, but was persuaded to fill a weekly slot in Almeria radio and Casa de Ritmo (House of Rhythm) hour goes out every Friday at 7pm with very little talking, but a selection of house music across the decades. Visit https://therktheo ry.wixsite.com/ to find out more about the new album and the illusive and slightly mysterious musician.
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More UK food disruption A LEADING industry has warned of food supply disruption that is set to hit the UK in 2022 due to Brexit restrictions. The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) said that new border controls on EU plant and animal products could cause major de‐ lays at ports. New rules that came into place on Jan‐ uary 1 state that importers must make a full customs declaration for goods coming into the UK from the EU or other countries. In a measure that was introduced to cope with the disruption of Brexit, traders can no longer delay completion of full import cus‐ toms declarations for up to 175 days. BFFF chief executive Richard Harrow said: “Whilst the new UK rules will be introduced
FOOD SUPPLY: New rules coming into place.
in stages, we are concerned that not enough planning has been done to ensure the new requirements are understood by everyone in the food supply chain. “We remain concerned that January could be a fraught month for our mem‐ bers.”
Fear of prescription changes NEW UK government proposals mean free NHS prescriptions may be aligned with the state pension age of 66. Policy currently al‐ lows those between the ages of 60 to 65 to receive free medication. Even though some people in this age bracket might still qualify for free medica‐ tion if they are medically exempt, most people aged between 60 to 65 will have to start paying. Now, the average prescription in England costs £9.35 per item, including common medications for pensioners which can be
purchased over the counter. Those living in Scotland and Wales get free NHS prescriptions regardless of their age as their health systems are devolved to their separate governments. Age UK has launched a campaign in re‐ sponse to the change. Director Caroline Abrahams said: “The money the govern‐ ment raises if it goes ahead with this pro‐ posal will be easily outweighed by the addi‐ tional costs to the NHS if, as is predictable, some people fail to take their medication and become sicker, more quickly.”
Welsh ban certain words AN A‐Z style guide has been drawn up by the Labour‐run Welsh Government, listing politically correct ‘do not use’ words and phrases that the 32,440 civil servants in Wales must adhere to. It was updat‐ ed in December and the work to compile this guide was funded by taxpayers’ money. Among terms banned by the list, are ‘Her Majesty’s Gov‐ ernment’, with civil servants being instructed to say ‘UK Government’ instead. BAME is also banned. ‘Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic’, is to be used now says the guide. The phrase ‘able‐bodied’, must from now on be replaced with ‘non‐disabled’. “Use transition period to re‐ fer to the time between Febru‐ ary 1 and December 31, 2020,” instructs the guide, telling staff that ‘Brexit has happened’, so now the word must be replaced. One civil servant comment‐ ed, “They are just words and phrases used every day by or‐ dinary people,” adding, “It is just nit‐picking.”
WELSH GOVERNMENT: Issued an A-Z style guide.
Government approves hotel aid A MASSIVE €30 million bailout grant has been approved by the Spanish Government. It will go to the Soho Boutique group, which has 34 hotels spread across the country. The hotel chain is led by President Gonzalo Armenteros, a Malaga businessman. It had requested this loan from the government, and now the green light has been given by the Cabinet. A participatory loan for €24 million will make up the largest part of the package, with an ordinary loan of €6 million making up the balance. In 2014, Soho Boutique opened its first Spanish estab‐ lishment in Malaga, and just six years later, the company was already ranked in 16th position out of the big hotel companies in the country. It currently employs more than 600 people. Expansion plans were put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, efforts have been concentrated on the domestic market. The chain has 27 of its 34 hotels in Andalucia.
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UK nationals in Spain honoured TWO UK nationals in Spain were named in the New Year Honours List on January 1. Lloyd Milen Lloyd Milen served as Vice Consul in Alicante from 2008 to 2015, when he was appointed British Consul General in Barcelona where he is responsible for the UK Government’s relation‐ ships with the autonomous communities of Cat‐ alonia, the Balearic Islands, Aragon, and Andorra. This cooperation has been noteworthy during the Covid‐ 19 pandemic and the Balearic Government recently pre‐ sented Lloyd and his team with an award in
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recognition of this. Lloyd also supports the tens of thousands of UK nationals who live in the region and has led over 50 outreach events to help people continue living in Spain after EU Exit. He also spearheaded ‘Stick with your Mates,’ an award‐winning cam‐ paign to reduce the number of serious falls af‐ fecting young British visitors to the Balearics. In 2019, the number of falls and fatalities more than halved, compared to the previous year. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “Barcelona is Spain’s second‐largest city and a key partner to the UK on culture, tourism, and trade, so it is crucial to have a Consul General who can build the kind of relationships Lloyd has and represent and pro‐ mote HMG’s interests in northeast Spain and Andorra. Likewise, it is no understatement to say that without his exceptional efforts, thousands of UK nationals in Spain would find themselves in a much more difficult situation than they cur‐ rently do. Since the 2016 referendum, Lloyd has made it his priority to ensure that they felt lis‐ tened to. And in doing so, has worked closely with the Spanish authorities, ensuring close col‐ laboration, and solving problems as they arose. I, and the communities that he serves, are very grateful for his constant commitment to making a difference in their lives.” Lloyd Milen said: “Growing up as a gay kid in Middlesbrough, I never imagined I’d have the
role of Consul General in a city like Barcelona, nor that I’d receive an honour such as this. It tru‐ ly is amazing, and I hope it helps demonstrate to kids growing up and wondering about their fu‐ ture that anything is possible. It is also a reflec‐ tion of the amazing team I work with across the FCDO’s network in Spain. I’m truly thankful.” Pamela Twissell‐Cross After retiring to Spain, Pamela Twissell‐Cross became involved with the Royal British Legion as a welfare volunteer caseworker in 2011, becom‐ ing District Community Support Coordinator three years later. The voluntary role is almost full time, covering an area from the French border down to Almeria, including the Balearic Islands. Pamela works to identify potential beneficiaries and make them aware of the support that the RBL can provide. In 2020, Pamela and her team assisted 569 people with advice and RBL sup‐ port. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “As with most volun‐ tary organisations, the Covid‐19 pandemic has added to the RBL’s workload. I know how busy Pamela has been over the past two years, man‐ aging and supporting an increasing number of calls. Yet, despite the volume of work, Pamela treats each beneficiary as an individual, showing seemingly endless compassion and care. She is also a tremendous help to our consulate in Ali‐
cante, providing a level of support to prisoners, and welfare and hospitalisation cases, which we would not be able to offer alone. This honour is very richly deserved.” Pamela Twissell‐Cross said: “I feel very hon‐ oured to be nominated for this honour, let alone chosen. I do wish my parents were still here to see it. “I feel very privileged and excited as I under‐ take voluntary work to give back for the wonder‐ ful life I have had and expected nothing in re‐ turn. It would be impossible to achieve anything without the amazing team around me es‐ pecially the case‐ workers who support beneficiaries in so many ways and I can‐ not thank them enough for their sup‐ port, ideas and trust.”
Pamela Twissell-Cross.
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Animal assistance AN animal rescue centre in Gaza is giving disabled dogs a second chance by making wheelchairs out of chil‐ dren’s bikes so that they can walk and run again. Sulala Animal Rescue fa‐ cility in the Gaza Strip cares for homeless dogs and cats in need of help and hopes to cut the number of stray animals by providing them with a sanctuary “so they can have a happy life away from the torture they may receive on the streets,” said animal keeper Saed al‐ Aer. Saed works as an animal keeper at the rescue facili‐ ty and said it is the only centre in Gaza that is doing this essential work to give dogs a second chance in life. “We will continue pro‐ viding them with artifi‐ cial limbs, since the pos‐ sibilities here in the Gaza Strip are few, and there are no centres for artifi‐ cial limbs specialised for
animals,” he said. The centre makes wheelchairs for disabled dogs that are unable to walk by using wheels from toy cars and children’s bi‐ cycles. Sulala Animal Rescue.
True millipede discovered SCIENTISTS in Western Australia have announced they have discovered the first ever true millipede. The record‐setting species was found during a subterranean environment impact assessment according to peer reviewed scientific reports. Several species have been referred to as millipedes in the past, the Latin word meaning ‘a thousand feet’ and although many species have been given this name, this is the first true mil‐ lipede. The creature, which was found 60 metres underground in an area that is being mined, breaks all records for the number of legs having more than 1,000. Named Eumillipes Persephone af‐ ter the Greek goddess of the underworld, the worm has 1,306 legs breaking the previous record set by a species found in cen‐ tral California, Illacme Plenipes, which has up to 750 legs The worm differs from others in that it is composed of around 330 segments each with a double set of small legs and a cone‐ shaped head. The millipede lives below the ground and in com‐ plete darkness.
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Daniel Craig blasts Amazon TV DANIEL CRAIG, the British ac‐ tor and former James Bond 007 star has blasted Amazon TV’s proposed plans of stream‐ ing spin‐offs of the famous franchise on its channel. Craig, aged 53, said he believes such a move could eventually spell the end of cinemas. With the streaming giant in the middle of securing a takeover of the iconic MGM Studios for £7 billion, it has hinted at developing 007 spin‐ offs, similar to those of the Marvel franchise. One hiccup in their plans could be the fact that the British company that owns the rights to and created the Bond films, Eon Productions, is against the idea. “One of the greatest things that has happened is we got this movie into the cinema,” commented the actor who stepped down after his fifth and final 007 movie No Time To Die. “That’s where Bond movies should be. They don’t look so good on a phone. They look great on an Imax screen. It looks great on a 30ft screen.”
Bond looks great on Imax.
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Babies in the chamber THE Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has said MPs should be allowed to bring babies into the chamber if they do not disturb parlia‐ mentary business. Last month, MP Stella Creasy received an email banning her from bringing her baby into the House of Commons after she took her three‐month‐old to the chamber, sparking debate about whether parents should be able to bring children to work. Now Sir Lindsay has told one publication that he backs babies in the Com‐ mons, but that the chair of each debate should have control over whether they are allowed. He said: “I saw that baby come into the chamber when I was in the chair. And did it affect the de‐ bate? No. Was it a quiet and peaceful baby? Abso‐ lutely. Did it disrupt? Not in the slightest. So, did it mat‐ ter to me? Absolutely not.”
“What I would say, and I’ll be quite honest with you, is each chair will make
a decision. Unfortunately, it’s become highly politi‐ cal.”
False antigen guidance PERFORMING a self‐diagnostic antigen test at home, with‐ out following the correct procedure, can possibly end up with you getting a false result. The first thing that medical experts ask you to keep in mind when performing an antigen test at home, is to follow the instructions correctly. Maintaining proper hand hygiene, placing the tube in an upright position, and waiting the ap‐ propriate length of time before checking the results, are some of the essential guidelines for the correct operation of the test. Pharmacy antigen tests have an expiration date. They usually range between four and six months. Therefore, sav‐ ing antigen tests and running them over time, without checking their expiration date, can give you a strong possi‐ bility of a false result. Antigen tests should also be done at room temperature and the storage temperature is equally important and any extreme temperature could corrupt it. Experts also advise against taking the test right after eating or brushing your teeth and using mouthwash.
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Escaped cow rehomed Alexa’s shocking instruction A COW which escaped a New York slaughterhouse has been given a new home at an ani‐ mal sanctuary. The nine‐month‐old, who has been named Stacey by her new owners at the Sky‐ lands Animal Sanctuary and
Rescue in New Jersey, had es‐ caped from a slaughterhouse on December 17, leaving po‐ lice to take part in a search op‐ eration to find her. The New York Police Department’s Of‐ fice of Special Operations said that officers were called to
help capture the cow, who was found in Flushing Mead‐ ows Park. After capturing her, res‐ cuers placed Stacey in quaran‐ tine allowing vets to ensure she was in good health. Mike Stura, founder and president of Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue told media that she would be joining a herd at the rescue centre. He said: “Just got news that all of her test results have come back good and she will be joining others.”
ALEXA: Amazon’s voice assistant.
Beach smoking ban SPAIN will ban smoking on all its beaches, imposing fines of up to €2,000 for anyone caught lighting up, as it aims to combat pollution caused by cigarette butts. Cigarette butts are one of the most harmful pollutants and release toxic compounds. They are a huge environmental issue on Spain’s 3,000 miles of coastline. Analysis carried out by the European Environment Agency in 2018 found cigarette butts and their filters are among the most found items on Europe’s beaches. Several regions in Spain including the Canary Islands and Barcelona already have smoking bans on their beaches. The ban comes after a petition was signed by over 283,000 people and given to the govern‐ ment to request that the law changes. The new law was introduced as an amendment to a government initiative recommending that coastal areas promote no smoking on beaches. The law received 182 votes in parliament, with 70 voting against it and 88 abstaining.
THE mother of a young girl in America has revealed how Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa, instructed her 10‐year‐ old daughter to do something which could have resulted in a nasty accident, or worse. Kristin Livdahl explained how the incident occurred when they had bad weather outside and decided to ask the voice assistant to suggest a physical challenge the fami‐ ly could engage in to pass the time. When her 10‐year‐old daughter asked Alexa, the voice, citing a third‐party website, told her: “The chal‐ lenge is simple: plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs.” Alexa was referring to last year’s ‘penny challenge’ that became popular on sites like TikTok. Once it started spreading, firefighters had to issue warnings to people not to try this stupid challenge as one bad spark could cause damage to their electrical sys‐ tems, or even start a fire.
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Royal service BUCKINGHAM PALACE has announced that a ser‐ vice of thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip will be held in spring this year at Westminster Abbey. It is understood that the guest list is being finalised and the date is still due to be confirmed. The service will consist of family, friends, digni‐ taries and representatives of the charities and organ‐ isations which Philip was associated with. Prince Philip, who was married to the Queen for 74 years, died in April at the age of 99. Only 30 guests were permitted to attend his fu‐ neral service at St George’s chapel in Wind‐ sor Castle because of the Covid pandemic, with Thames Valley Police warning people to stay away because of the re‐ strictions in place. Just a few people were
in the town during the morning of the funeral; however, hundreds gath‐
ered outside the castle lat‐ er in the day to pay their respects.
Lost dog payout FORMER Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been ordered to pay a man $30,000 (€25,500) for finding his lost dog. Sturridge, who now plays for Perth Glory in Australia’s A‐League, claimed his Pomeranian, Lucci, was stolen from his house in LA in 2019, offering a reward to anyone who found it. Foster Washington, a rapper known as Killa Fame, said he reunited Mr Sturridge and Lucci but was not paid. A court in LA ruled for Mr Washington after Mr Sturridge did not respond to the complaint. Judge Curtis Kin ordered the footballer to pay Mr Washington $30,000 in damages and costs of $85 (€75). Mr Washington said that he felt “let down” by the footballer. “Hopefully he pays up and doesn’t try to appeal it,” he said. The striker posted videos on social media of damage to his home in West Hollywood and CCTV images of three men wearing hoods when the dog went missing. He said: “Whoever brings my dog back, 20 grand, 30 grand, whatever.”
Covid passport expiration date COVID passports will expire in February for those who haven’t had their third dose and nine months have passed since their last jab. The European Union has taken another step to encourage citizens to get a booster dose and to try to improve safety in travel between Member States by giving the Covid passport an expiration date. From February 1, the Covid passport will
cease to be valid if its carrier does not have a booster dose and more than nine months have passed since they completed their vac‐ cination schedule. In principle, the modification will affect travel, but Brussels asks that it also applies when the Covid passport is required to en‐ ter public places, such as bars and restau‐ rants.
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Mask rule clarity
SINCE December 24, Mandatory masks have once again been en‐ forced throughout Spain. Regardless of physical safety distance, and except for various situations, you are obliged to wear one. After the extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting was held, the new Royal Decree‐Law was approved. As a result, urgent measures for the prevention and containment of the current coronavirus health crisis have been adopted. “It is a temporary measure, which will be in force for the es‐ sential time until the current epidemiological situation im‐ proves,” the government confirmed. But many people are not aware of the consequences for not wearing a mask. In the case of non‐compliance with these regulations, the competent authorities may issue a fine of up to €100, as it is con‐ sidered a light sanction within the General Public Health Law.
Newborn miracle
HEART-WARMING photos show an abandoned new‐born ba‐ by who was kept alive by a litter of stray puppies who cuddled up to her to keep her warm. The tiny new‐born girl, who has now been named Akanksha, was discovered naked with her umbilical cord still attached in a field in Chhattisgarh, India. Locals were shocked when they came across the tiny baby, claiming she would have not survived the night in the freezing temperatures. The survival of the baby has been called a “mira‐ cle” as residents living nearby say the stray dogs in the area can be aggressive. Doctors checked the little one and, amazingly, she was unhurt. One local said: “It’s possibly the warmth from the puppies and their mother who kept this baby alive. Usually, the temperature dips at night and it’s already December. I must say, it’s sheer luck.”
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A MOTORIST was caught keying a £50,000 Tesla by the car’s cameras. The
footage led to the first prosecution of this type in the UK.
Food alert in Spain DARK CHOCOLATE: May contain traces of dairy products.
THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has reported the withdrawal from the market of a Ferrero Rocher product. This is reportedly due to the presence of milk proteins not declared on their labelling, which could cause some type of reaction in allergy sufferers. It was the company itself that first detected the prob‐ lem, in one of its control mechanisms, and subsequently notified the health authorities of Catalonia about the issue. They, in turn, transferred the information to AESAN. Grand Ferrero Rocher Dark, is the product in question. It is made of dark chocolate, with hazelnuts. In addition, the company alerted consumers on its website about the pres‐ ence of traces of dairy in said products. They recommend‐ ed that consumers who have purchased this product, and who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to milk, should not consume it.
Anna Valente was caught out by the sensory cameras fitted on the car to help it drive itself should this be permitted in the future. Valente had been shop‐ ping at a retail park in Dorset. She parked her Nis‐ san Juke on the white lines of a parking spot and was not happy when she came back to find the Tesla parked close to her car. She used her keys to cause around £1,000 worth of damage to the vehicle. The owner of the Tesla commented: “When my wife arrived home and parked the car in the drive, I saw the scratch on the passenger door and asked what she had done to the car? “She had no idea. I took the hard drive out of the Tesla and plugged it into a computer and downloaded all the video files. I felt a bit like a modern‐day Sherlock Holmes when I found the incriminating footage.”
Rapper extradition refused THE justice system in Bel‐ gium has rejected a call to surrender the rapper Josep Miquel Arenas, also known as Valtònyc, to Spain. The ruling was made on Tuesday, December 28. The musician is wanted by the Spanish justice system for insulting the Crown and the glorification of terrorism. The decision was made by the Ghent Court of Appeal. Lawyer Simon Bekaert comment‐ ed: “There is no extradi‐ tion for any of the three cases. It is over.” The prosecution still has the option to appeal the decision, but according to the lawyer, this is unlikely. Valtònyc believes that magistrates in Belgium “have shown that they are independent.” He believes they have also respected
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“21st century European standards.” The musician went on to add: “Belgian society can
be happy that the right of expression, the freedom to express oneself, has been respected.”
Platinum pub hours
PUBS, clubs and bars could have extended opening hours next year to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since she ascended to the throne. The Jubilee celebra‐ tions will continue for a year throughout the UK, however, venues such as pubs may see a special benefit. According to government proposals, English and Welsh venues will be able to stay open for another two hours. Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly wanting to ex‐ tend licensing hours from 11pm to 1am from June 2 until June 4 during the bank holiday. The plans are intended to mark the ‘unprecedented mile‐ stone in national life’, and ministers are promising a celebra‐ tion mixing ‘ceremonial splendour’ with ‘technological dis‐ plays.’ Under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, Priti Patel is allowed to extend opening hours and can give per‐ mission for premises to stay open longer to mark occasions of exceptional significance. Ms Patel said of the proposal: “Her Majesty the Queen is an example to us all ‐ she has served the UK and the Com‐ monwealth with the utmost dignity, steadfastness and re‐ solve throughout her remarkable reign.”
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Ultra famous
Bang to rights
COPENHAGEN often wins accolades for being amongst the best cities in the world for a number of different reasons and Brøndby has been voted fifth and FC Copenhagen seventh in the poll of the best Ultra football (most fanatical) fans in the world.
THE uncontrolled letting off of fireworks to welcome in the New Year can be dangerous and also extremely irritating for animal owners. By late December last year, the Danish customs agency revealed that it had confiscated a record number (almost double) of illicit fireworks.
THE NETHERLANDS Swimming not sport
Move away
AFTER being threatened with a €2,500 fine for not checking Covid passes, the owners of a private swimming pool in Hilversum sued the council and the Court ruled that swimming lessons could not be considered sport, but education and parents’ passes did not have to be checked.
DUE to the high cost of renting property in Amsterdam and the influx of international workers, many of whom work out side the city, a councillor has suggested that these new arrivals should be made to live outside of the city to reduce rents.
BELGIUM Day trippers
Antarctic Covid
POLICE in Antwerp had to appeal to motorists to avoid the centre of the city after it was gridlocked by huge numbers of Dutch residents driving across from Holland to take advantage of open shops, bars and restaurants for Christmas and the New Year.
ALTHOUGH it is situated in one of the most remote parts of the world, two-thirds of the 25 members of staff based in the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station in Antarctica have been infected with Covid-19 despite following very strict health measures.
GERMANY Edible ticket
Cheap meat
FOR the price of €8.80, travellers can purchase a ticket which is valid for 24 hours on Berlin’s public transport system and afterwards they can eat it and enjoy the calming effect of the impregnated hemp oil to relieve the stress of Christmas and the pandemic.
THE newly appointed agriculture minister, Cem Özdemir who was elected on the Green Party ticket wants to see an end to the sale of lowquality, low-priced meat in Germany and said that “the price of food should reflect the ecological truth.”
FRANCE Shellfish ruse
New coin
ENRAGED by the fact that thieves stole three tons of his oysters, shellfish farmer Christophe Guinot came up with an unusual form of future protection by placing secret notes into the new crop being nurtured and has given details to the police to enable arrests.
EACH member of the eurozone is able to issue its own designed euro coins which are legal tender in all member states and on January 1 France released a new €2 design to celebrate its French presidency of the European Union council and 20 years of the euro.
NORWAY Corona tax
Happy workers
SINCE 90 per cent of the Oslo population is fully vaccinated and the majority now attending hospital with Covid being unvaccinated, a respected think tank is suggesting charging a new Corona tax payable upon entry to hospital to encourage more inoculations.
A NUMBER of Norway’s major hotel chains threatened to lay off staff due to the current lockdown, but after considering the situation, the Norwegian Government has increased Covid financial support which has resulted in workers keeping their jobs for the immediate future.
FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Dubai meeting THE Spanish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates has been in discussion with the CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to see whether there is a role for Spanish companies to participate in projects involving clean and renewable energy and water
Loyalty repaid WITH effect from January 1, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) instructed UK insurance companies to ensure that anyone renewing their policy should pay no more than they would as a new customer in order to reward loyalty and make it less attractive for people to switch insurers annually.
Not sporting AMERICAN sportswear brand New Balance having won the right to terminate a distribution agreement with Experience Store, has confirmed all of its 22 stores in Portugal and Spain are to close during January and their entire workforce will be dismissed.
Bitcoin beaten ALTHOUGH Bitcoin receives the greatest amount of publicity and has seen a price rise of 65 per cent in 2021, this is small beer in percentage terms when compared to the 25 largest cryptocurrencies, seven of which have reportedly jumped more than 1,000 per cent.
Inflation rises EVERY month the Spanish Office of Statistics (INE) releases key figures concerning the country’s economy. December inflation figures have been revealed and thanks to significant increases in the price of electricity and food, the figure of 6.7 per cent shows the fastest growth since March 1992. Whilst higher inflation has hit most of the eurozone, this was more than 1 per cent above what was expected and although the European Bank and Bank of Spain keep saying rampant inflation is a short‐term matter, it currently shows no signs of slowing.
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$300 million
is the amount that French venture capital manager PAI Partners has borrowed to finance the purchase of Uvesco, the distribution group that owns BM Supermercados.
An unexpected Christmas bonus SANTANDER bank is desperately try‐ ing to claw back millions after they paid out to thousands of individuals and businesses in a huge Christmas Day blunder. In fact, £130 million (€155 million) was paid out to around 75,000 peo‐ ple and companies from around 2,000 accounts with the bank who were mistakenly paid for a second time on December 25. Financial experts now believe that the Spanish‐owned bank will strug‐ gle to get their money reimbursed because it has been sent to recipi‐ ents who belong to several other
banks such as Barclays, HSBC and NatWest. According to The Times, there are fears that some of those rival banks are not keen to give the money back because some customers would be pushed into their overdraft having already spent the money over the Christmas period. A Santander spokeswoman told The Times: “We’re sorry that due to a technical issue some payments from our corporate clients were in‐ correctly duplicated on the recipi‐ ents’ accounts. “None of our clients were at any
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The importance of a Will in Spain It is essential to have a Will.
I have lived and worked in Spain as a legal resi‐ dent for more than 35 years. I was always an em‐ ployee and my employers always deducted Social Security payments from my salary slip. These payments rose over the years as my salary rose. I am now approaching retire‐ ment age and I wonder if I can in fact retire at 65. I have seen various articles about retirement age being raised. Can you clarify? J J (Costa Blanca) You can in fact retire DAVID SEARL at 65 with 100 per YOU AND THE LAW cent pension if you IN SPAIN have paid into the system for 37 years and six months. If not you can retire at 66 years and two months. The bad news is that a range of reforms passed at the end of 2021 includes an extension of the time used to calculate the final amount of your pension. In 2013 this period was 16 years and it has gradually risen to 24 years. This is bad news because formerly your pension was based on the last 16 years of your working life when your income was highest. Now it will be based on the last 24 years, thus including 18 more years of lower income mean‐ ing your pension will be less. Yes, it is complicated. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
IT seems that Spain continues to be a major spot for successful start ups and one that has been doing well since being created in 2017 is Madrid based Playtomic. The founder’s view was relatively simple in that the game of padel was becoming increasingly more popular but individual courts weren’t really set up to accept online bookings. Having started off just in Spain and
point left out of pocket as a result and we are taking steps to recover the duplicated transactions in line with industry processes.” The spokeswoman added: “The duplicated payments were the result of a scheduling issue, which we quickly identified and rectified. The recipients and purpose of payment will have varied among clients but could have included wages or suppli‐ er payments.” Pay UK, which runs the main pay‐ ment systems in the UK, is now said to be discussing the issue with San‐ tander.
MANY British people move to Spain for the sunny lifestyle, with most buying up assets in the coun‐ try, including homes, cars and other valuables. But while many expats may have a British Will, many do not also have a Spanish one to ensure their assets here go where they want when the time comes. For expats with property or assets overseas with dif‐ ferent legal systems it is essential to have a Will. This way, you can avoid leaving your loved ones with a lengthy and expensive legal succession process, and con‐ fusion as to your intentions. Also, valuable tax savings can be achieved with proper documentation. Creating your Will is obviously a very important proce‐ dure, and allows you to consider a number of important planning issues, including paying for care fees and who you want your assets to go to. Contact Golden Leaves today for help with your Will and to choose the right pre‐paid funeral plan for you.
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A Spanish success just with padel, the company has ex‐ panded considerably to incorporate other racket sports such as tennis and with an initial round of funding managed to take over two other nascent companies. Since then, it has expanded dra‐
matically, increasing staffing levels to 150 and with a December injection of a further €54 million it wants to nearly double its workforce and to continue to expand. Playtomic now offers players in some 34 countries (having acquired
Requiem in Power ALTHOUGH the concept of in‐ stalling solar panels in unusu‐ al places such as above tun‐ nels, irrigation canals and motorways has caught on, cemeteries have generally es‐ caped the net. Now however, according to the Renewables Now web‐ site, the mayor of Valencia City has announced that hav‐ ing received the ok from the local Archbishop, the council plan to cover its cemeteries with some 7,000 solar panels to produce its own power, become greener and save costs. The idea is to put around 2.8 MW of solar panels on crypts and other above‐ ground structures at public cemeteries as part of the pro‐ ject named Requiem in Pow‐ er (RIP).
Top of the Pops EVEN though there is a worldwide shortage of vinyl, the sale of records continues to increase in the UK thanks to new releases by Adele, Abba and Ed Sheeran. A total of five million records were sold, another increase over previous years although the sale of CDs con‐ tinued to drop to the lowest figure since 1998. Whilst a large number of the young download albums or listen to them on plat‐ forms such as Spotify, it is be‐ lieved that CD sales were res‐ cued by the fact that the artists appealed to an older generation, more comfort‐ able with the CD physical for‐ mat. existing businesses in a number of countries around the world) access to book courts at some 4,000 differ‐ ent clubs and in 2021 its software broke through one million bookings barrier. It is also now being recognised as a great platform for those wanting to find new partners to play against and to generally discuss the sports that they love.
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5.622,0 109,60 274,80 2.042,0 765,00 295,20 47,84 6.880,0 732,00 153,00 1.822,50 1.062,00 224,00 8.024,0 30,34 1.642,50 2.800,0 648,20 1.257,00 6.316,0 2.387,00 572,00 795,20 4.860,5 121,02 7,87 1.607,2 1.610,2 850,20 1.644,00 15,56 3.500,0 1.338,00 1.417,50 2.941,0 1.273,00 1.561,50 15.965,0 1.630,00 1.651,00 443,70 175,00 289,25 227,70 3.932,0 1.088,25 111,50 2.975,0 1.118,50
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Currency outlook: Emergence of Omicron rocks currency markets at the end of 2021
OMICRON VARIANT: Actually heped to reverse the downtrend in the euro currency.
ASK THE EXPERT Peter Loveday
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Euro EUR/GBP: Unmoved at £0.84 EUR/USD: Up from $1.12 to $1.13 The euro has fluctuated over the past month, with the single currency initially strug‐ gling amidst concerns over a resurgence of Covid cases in Europe. However, the emergence of the Omicron Covid variant then actually helped to reverse this downtrend as concerns over the new strain helped to limit the pricing in of policy di‐ vergence between the European Central Bank (ECB) and its peers, on the assumption it would result in a more cautious outlook from the central banks. The euro also found support in the wake of the ECB December policy meeting, in spite of the bank announcing plans to temporary in‐ crease its asset purchases to cushion the im‐ pact of winding down its pandemic‐era stimu‐ lus in March. However, the subsequent announcement from most European nations that they would be imposing new restrictions to combat the spread of the Omicron variant then weighed on EUR sentiment towards the end of Decem‐ ber. Looking ahead, the focus for EUR investors will be on how long these restrictions remain in place, with the euro potentially getting off to a poor start in 2022 if it looks like these mea‐ sures could last more than a couple of weeks. Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.19 to €1.18 GBP/USD: Up from $1.33 to $1.34 The pound also traded in a wide range over the past four weeks, as the currency was rocked by the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest in‐ terest rate decision. Ahead of its December policy meeting, GBP investors were initially confident the BoE would raise interest rates, before these expec‐ tations quickly faded with the emergence of
the Omicron variant, with analysts assuming the bank would opt to wait for more informa‐ tion about the new strain before acting. This resulted in Sterling spiking after the BoE surprised markets by ultimately choosing to hike interest rates following its final policy meeting of 2021. Elsewhere we have seen the introduction of the UK government’s ‘Plan B’ Covid restric‐ tions apply some pressure to GBP exchange rates in recent weeks, while speculation over further measures have also infused volatility into the pound. Turning to the start of 2022, we might see the introduction of new Brexit customs regula‐ tion place some pressure on Sterling, as they threaten to further disrupt trade between the UK and EU. US Dollar USD/GBP: Unmoved at $0.74 USD/EUR: Down from €0.89 to €0.88 The US dollar climbed to new year‐to‐date highs over the past month as renewed Covid fears tied to the Omicron variant, gripped mar‐ kets and bolstered the appeal of the safe‐ haven US dollar. Reinforcing the upside in the ‘greenback’ was growing speculation the Federal Reserve might accelerate the tightening of its mone‐ tary policy, particularly after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the recent spike in US inflation can no longer be described as ‘transitory’. While the Fed ultimately confirmed it will accelerate the tapering of its pandemic‐era stimulus, Powell’s comment’s suggesting it would be ‘inappropriate’ to begin hiking inter‐ est rates before the tapering process is com‐ plete, undermined hopes for an earlier hike and dented USD exchange rates. The US dollar also gave up some additional ground in late December as reports indicating that Omicron results in fewer hospitalisations than previous Covid strains, cheered markets at the expense of the ‘greenback’. The US dollar could quickly bounce back at the start of 2022 however, on the expectation that Omicron restrictions might dampen glob‐ al growth prospects for the first quarter of the year.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT IF we don’t start using some common sense and start concentrating on things that truly matter the woke brigade could one day lead us all into total disaster. The latest edict from this collection of fruit cakes is their disapproval of the characters that play the Puerto Rican gang in the musical West Side Story. Apparently the PCs are peeved because the cast don’t all originate from Puerto Rico! You really couldn’t make it up. This statement is a bit rich, emanating from a bunch that were quite happy to condone a black actress portraying Anne Boleyn or the distortion of British history by the BBC when it presented a whole cast of black actors portraying the aristocracy in the period series Bridgerton. However, the fact of the matter is, all these people are precisely that ‐ actors. It’s fantasy land folks; pretending to be something, or someone other than themselves is what thespians do ‐ it is the whole purpose of their profession. In fact, their entire worth and success largely depends on how convincingly they can actually pull off these various personalities.
It’s nuts
Heaven help any film company, who under the jurisprudence of the wokers, decided to do a remake of Ben Hur. Making sure all the thousands of extras and multitude of stars all came from Rome or at the very least Italy, would be a marathon task indeed, and don’t even get me started on the Wizard of Oz! These examples of wokism are of course pretty silly and somewhat light hearted, but the fact of the matter is that these pathetic cranks have now infiltrated everywhere. Many have attained positions which enable them to influence, and even ruin the lives of a whole multitude of citizens. Their apparent unchecked ability to instigate loony left‐wing policies and continuing efforts to suppress the freedom of speech is the direct result of a PC brainwashed British society having been made to feel thoroughly ashamed of a whole host of historical achievements and accomplishments. Indigenous white Brits, desperate to appease and reconcile their past ‘evils’ are allowing these nutcases to get away with actions and edicts that would have
been laughed at a few years ago. And why do I consider them all so dangerous? Because of their completely irresponsible priorities. While they have us all (including the politicians) twitching about same sex toilets, taking the knee, multi gendering and encouraging millions of immigrants, the Iranians, with their nuclear aspirations; Russia, with its troops gathering on the borders of Ukraine and the Chinese portending to take back Taiwan, are threatening to drag us all to the brink of a third ‐ and undoubtedly final Global War. If we don’t stop wasting time and get rid of these politically correct jokers, we truly will become diversified. There will be bits of us mixed up everywhere! Keep the faith Love Leapy Leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com Mon. 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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TV & Film Review by Laura Kemp
The Lost Daughter A SEASIDE holiday caus‐ es a professor, and mother of two, to relive past struggles with par‐ enting and motherhood. Released on Netflix on December 31, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut is adapted from the novel of the same name. It is a meandering and subtle look at one woman’s tumultuous ex‐ periences as a mother. Set on a fictional Greek island, the won‐ derful Olivia Coleman (Peep Show) plays mid‐ dle‐aged English profes‐ sor Leda, who becomes enthralled by a young and beautiful, but strug‐ gling, mother called Nina (50 Shades’ Dakota Johnson) and her daugh‐ ter Elena. Following two differ‐ ent timelines, we see Le‐ da watching Nina strug‐ gle with her daughter which forces her to look back on her own experi‐
ences with motherhood and infidelity. It’s an in‐ tense movie that doesn’t really go anywhere, ex‐ cept to delve deep into the mind of a woman who found children to be a ‘crushing responsi‐ bility.’ This film is beautifully shot, from the bright sunlight of the beach to the sparkling streets at night. And the close camera angles of the young Leda give a sense of claustrophobia when revealing the truth of her past. If you’re looking for an action film, this isn’t it. At two hours long, how‐ ever, it does keep you gripped, and Leda’s prickly character can be amusing and relatable. And the mystery of Ele‐ na’s missing doll makes the audience wonder whether Leda has deep‐ er issues than first ap‐ pears.
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Dear Editor, If we live in a town, fireworks are something we have to endure since we cannot escape occasions like New Year’s Eve. This was my first NYE in Benidorm, which was my worst ever for fireworks. For about half an hour from midnight, it was endless loud bangs, punctuated by some which were so loud, they were like a real bomb going off. Being in a war zone could not have been worse. And when it was finally over, there was a thick cloud of poisonous smoke some 200 feet high which obscured some buildings as it drifted across the town. So much for countries shoving a green agenda down our throats when they allow this sort of thing to happen across the world. Michael
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SOME ROYAL CONUNDRUMS IT seems that the Royal Families in both Spain and the UK are still in the headlines, not just because of the public’s general interest in what they are up to, but also because they are seen to have significant personal problems. Cynics would argue that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip could afford the best medical support possible, but the mental strain on the 95year-old monarch following the loss of her husband, the uncertainty of Prince Andrew’s future and the squabble between William and Harry must be enormous.
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KNIGHTHOOD: Sir Tony Blair joins the top royal order.
Hi, you may already know that a widespread scam is going on regarding people selling items on Marketplace (Facebook). This is what happens: You place an advert selling your item, then receive a potential customer who is very interested in purchasing the item. But! They are at work, or a similar excuse and will arrange UPS or a similar delivery company to pick the item up and pay the asking price. This incurs costs, insurance, delivery etc. An example: I was selling an item for €50, but the additional costs made it €180. Which I would pay the insurance company. Then this would be refunded when the delivery arrives. Then you are asked for Visa details, hence the scam! I can especially see older persons falling for this. Happy New Year. Derek
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Years ago, it would have been unthinkable to ‘tempt providence’ by publicly planning for the future for any elderly royal, but for months there have been reports of all the celebrations planned for the 70th Anniversary of her Accession on February 6 this year. Hopefully she will continue to stay healthy and be around for some time, but with all of the stress and the fact that she won’t be supported by her husband, it must take its toll on a woman of her age. Here in Spain, things seemed to be quiet on the bad Royal news front and
much was made over the decision for the heir to the throne Princess Leonor to go to school in Wales, whilst the Queen continued to be admired for her exquisite taste in clothes. Back like a bad penny however is former monarch Juan Carlos who was in self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, but now seeing the collapse of some corruption charges against him says that he wants to return to Spain, ironically quoting the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht (which gave Gibraltar to Britain) to claim Sovereign Immunity. Such is life!
Barry J Morgan It’s the season they should have made him a dame, he seems to growing his locks in anticipation xx
Sheila Payne No way does he deserve any honour. He is a disgrace to his country not in my name.
Ian Forrest Can anyone name one honourable action of his during his time in number 10? I can’t think of anything. Or is the knighthood in recognition of his warmongering and breaking up the union of the United Kingdom.
Chris Hewitt His epitaph equals weapon of mass destruction.
Patrick Vicat Cole I mean. In 2022 there’s still someone caring for these awards? Who gives a f...!
Ruma Jordan Rewarding war criminals ... well the world really is upside down!!!
Raymond Brown Absolutely NOT. And he should do the only honourable thing he’s done in his life and turn it down!
Ron Mackay Don’t forget the comfort letters and get out of jail free cards to IRA terrorists.
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Pearly whites WE are constantly confronted with images of models with rows of healthy, straight, white teeth, leaving even the least vain of us keen for a perfect smile. Modern dental advancements have meant many smaller aesthetic issues, such as dis‐ coloured teeth, can now be treated quickly, painlessly ‐ and even sometimes ‐ at home. Much of this begins with the basics, and if you want to make any changes to the look of your teeth it is more important than ever to continue brushing twice a day, and even after meals. To do this in the optimum way to protect your teeth, this means brushing first thing in the morning before eating, but at least 30 minutes after eating or drink‐ ing as acidic foods and drinks can soften dental enamel,
meaning you simply start damaging your own teeth if you brush too soon afterwards. The same damage can occur by using the wrong tooth brush or too aggressive a tech‐ nique. Electric toothbrushes are generally agreed to be more effective than manual ones, and often will include a sensor warning if you are brushing too hard. Apart from brushing, it is also important to regularly floss, and use mouthwash (although not straight after brushing as this can erode enamel too). While you are trying to achieve a whiter smile, it may seem like a good idea to reach straight for a whitening product on the supermarket shelf. Some dentists advise against this, however, claiming some harsher whitening products simply contain abrasive products to literally ‘slough’ stains from teeth. While this will inevitably remove some dis‐ colouration, it can also remove tooth enamel, ul‐ timately resulting in damaged teeth, increased sensitivity or tooth pain, and even po‐ tentially yellower teeth. PERFECT SMILE: Begin with the basics.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Easy weight loss in 5 steps IT’S a new year, which means that many people will be get‐ ting on top of looking after their health, whether that’s through cutting down on drinking, reducing the amount of junk food they eat or trying to lose some weight. And if you are trying to lose weight this year, the Euro Weekly News has put together five tips to help you lose it easi‐ ly and healthily. 1. Buy foods you enjoy The most important when losing weight is to make sure you have the right foods at home to ensure you aren’t tempted to go and grab some‐ thing naughtier when you’re feeling hungry. Buying a range of foods which are both healthy and that you really enjoy will make you far less tempted to over‐ eat. Similarly, try to make some of your favourite meals in ad‐ vance and put them in the freezer, so you always have something you like on hand when you’re hungry. 2. Fibre
EXERCISE: Stick to a gentle plan that fits easily into your day.
As well as eating more fruit and vegetables and generally reducing the calories you con‐ sume, getting enough fibre in‐ to your diet is an important part of weight loss as it makes you feel fuller and less likely to fill up on other foods. 3. Drink more water Drinking plenty of water is good for your health and also helps you to feel full. 4. Exercise Exercising is an important part of weight loss, but don’t be tempted to embark on an exercise regime that will leave
you exhausted and demotivat‐ ed. Instead, stick to gentle ex‐ ercise that you can easily fit in‐ to your day. This could be anything from parking further away from the shops to taking the stairs instead of the lift or escalator. Gentle workouts like yoga will also help to burn calories as well as improving your flexibility. 5. Add some treats Diets arent always fun, which is why its important to make sure you add some treats in to your eating every week.
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Looking after your eyes Party peepers DIARIES are full of festive celebrations through Christmas, New Year’s Eve and until the Three Kings, but did you know that this season of goodwill can play havoc with your eye health? Keen to ensure everyone enjoys themselves and keeps that twinkle sparkling in their eyes during the holidays, Specsavers Opticas is shar‐ ing top tips to combat common eye health complaints that arise during the party season.
Keep hydrated Consuming more alcohol than usual is common over the holidays, however this can play havoc with our bodies ‐ and it’s not just the hangovers we have to show for it. Dehydration can cause symptoms of dry eye and it is thought that lack of sleep, which isn’t unusual with alcohol con‐ sumption, contributes to retention of fluid in eyelids, giving a puffy appearance.
Always remove eye make-up It can be tempting to crash into bed after a night of celebrations. However not taking off your make‐up properly can not only be bad for your skin, but it can also be harmful to your eyes. It is also essential to removing your contact lenses properly before going to bed too.
Leave DIY beauty to the experts While everyone wants to look their best at this time of year, it could cause some to be tempted to try out DIY beauty treatments at home.
Sparkly Christmas make-up There’s nothing better than getting glammed up at the holidays with glittery eye make‐up. If you want to make a state‐ ment at your party but don’t want to dam‐ age your eyes, it’s important to avoid get‐ ting any products in the eyes.
Champagne cork eye safety Now’s the time to celebrate, however pop‐ ping a bottle of bubbly can result in the cork flying up to 50mph, which can have devas‐ tating consequences if it hits the eye . Specsavers Opticas recommends every‐ one has a sight test once every two years. To find out more or tobook your next ap‐ pointment head to your nearest Specsavers Ópticas store or visit www.specsavers.es.
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MORE RANTS & MORE USELESS BITS OF RESEARCH! 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
Nothing new here! Just how many versions of keeping active and eat‐ ing a healthy diet can be published under the pretext of new research? Still, given the increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and general ill‐ health, the focus of these reports is to try to keep health issues in the public eye. Especially as the NHS fails to help educate Brits in preven‐ tion rather than cure, which is what they should be doing. So the main take‐away is: “Don’t smoke, don’t get fat, don’t get poor. Plus don’t drink much alcohol and move around a bit.” Maybe they should put this up in all NHS waiting rooms (the bit about being poor probably best left out!). But maybe the best thing is to take all ‘studies’, reports and celebrity ‘diets’ (yes, clean eating etc) with a huge pinch of salt. The only ‘advice’ you need follow is keep all in moderation. I find it far more concerning that interested parties use data indiscriminately to justify
policies and ‘studies’ like this that are later shown to be misguided, but prove financially hugely reward‐ ing to those who proposed and lob‐ bied for them. So, yet another instance of not be‐ lieving everything you read as carved in stone. These kinds of ‘studies’ are as scientifically rigor‐ ous as predicting tomorrow will see the UK in the mid‐70s with cloudless skies. OK, this week’s rant over!
S C I E N T I S T S have uncovered five ‘tells’ in middle age that reveal wh ether someone will remain fit and healthy into retirement. Re‐ searchers who looked at more than 6,000 middle‐aged Brits said that Nora Johnson’s psychological people in their 50s who were crime thrillers ‘The Sentinel’, ‘No obese, smoked, or were inactive Safe Place’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘The Girl in were more likely to be deemed the Woods’, ‘The Girl in the Red ‘frail’ in their 70s. Dress’, ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape Well I never! This explains why of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Steal‐ there are no inactive, obese, chain‐ er’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ smoking novice triathlete pension‐ (www.nora‐johnson.net) available ers ‐ I knew there had to be a rea‐ online as eBook (€0.99; £0.99), Ap‐ son. p l e B o o k s , p a p e r b a c k a n d a u d i o‐ “The least frail people in this book. All profits to Costa del Sol study were also physically active in Cudeca cancer charity. their 50s, ate fruit and vegetables at least every day, had a normal To read more articles from our columnists weight, low blood pressure, low and to have your say in the comments go HEALTH STUDY: The best advice is to do cholesterol and drank alcohol in to www.euroweeklynews.com everything in moderation. moderation.” Nora Johnson’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.
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GO LOCAL
THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has urged its readers to support lo‐ cal businesses in the community by shop‐ ping locally in recent times. Now things are heading back to nor‐ mal, we challenge you to maintain that habit by supporting local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonder‐ fully quirky inde‐ pendent businesses in your area. Local businesses make our villages, towns and cities what they are. They add unique character. They are convenient. And they offer excellent produce from known suppliers. The joy of shopping locally means that independent busi‐ nesses can support the local community. You may find something a euro or two cheaper online but have you considered where your money is actually go‐ ing? By shopping locally you’re putting food on a local family’s table and there is nothing better than giving back to the communities that have given us so much. Local stores sup‐ port charities and they sponsor local sports teams. In many cases, they are much more than just a business, they’re a legacy. They may have supported generations of the
BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.
same family. Likewise, brand new local stores and bars may help the generations of the fu‐ ture fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Remember, your lo‐
cal store is go‐ ing up against multinationals and chains. They can’t win that battle on their own. So give them your support. Spending your
money lo‐ cally will make a re‐ al differ‐ ence to the local econ‐ omy. Local businesses recirculate a greater share of ev‐ ery euro they receive at local level. They cre‐ a t e locally owned supply c h a i n s and they invest in their em‐ ployees. So remem‐ ber. When you go shop‐ ping ‐ go local!
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Opinions Ronda Travel by Alex Glenn
CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD MY latest thought of the week has been about letting people know it’s ok to change their minds. Life is not black and white, it’s more like a million shades of grey and thinking in black and white terms, without letting yourself grow and adapt, helps no one except people who gain things from situations having no nuance. Like I have said before, it is only people who do not have your best interests at heart that will not allow you to change your mind once you have formed an opinion on something. Or the other strand to this, allowing yourself to not have an opinion on something at all. In this world of inyour-face information 24/7, it sometimes feels like you must know something about everything and have formed a staunch and unwavering opinion about it too. This isn’t true. A phrase I wish was used more often is “I don’t know enough about that subject to have made a suitably informed opinion about it.” This isn’t a sign of weakness or stupidity, more
a sign of maturity that shows you would like to have enough knowledge around something before stepping into the breach! This way of thinking is incredibly helpful when it comes to areas of life that don’t affect you in the same way as it does the people who are talking about it. In these cases, it really does pay to listen. If you do hold a strong opinion about something, great. The next question to ask is “If I was presented with more information about this subject, would my opinion change?” This begins to open your mind to the possibility of growth and flexibility. There are some things to which the answer will be an absolute no. You will sit and think about any possible snippets of information that could come in about this subject and know that you will remain of the same mind. At least you have asked the first question. What follows is the kicker. The next and final step is to look at your strongly held opinion and ask: “Am I only so firm in my thoughts
about this because I feel like I would be judged if I changed my mind?” Science author Adam Grant said: “The hallmark of an open mind: not letting your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.” For some, their strongly held opinions are a cage. If you, like Katie Hopkins, for example, have created a brand for yourself by saying only the very strongest and sometimes offensive opinions, then reversing out of those opinions doesn’t feel like an option you can take, even if you do change your mind. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit you’ve learnt more than it does to ‘stand by your convictions’. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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TONI C. EASTWOOD OBE, MBA
#TheWomanBeyond IF you’re anything like me, as the year draws to a close you’re already thinking about what you achieved in 2021 (and of course what a crazy year it has been ‐ again!!!) and setting your goals for 2022. What is it that you want to achieve or accom‐ plish? Do let me know I love to hear what you are all striving for. Most people go about goal setting in a way that makes it really difficult for them to achieve their target. Want to know how to get things done and achieve those goals you are seeking? In the world of Mental Toughness Dr Jason Selk is one of the world’s leading coaches, he specialises in developing mental toughness for peak performance ‐ I don’t know about you, but when I am wanting to achieve a goal, I want to be the BEST I can. In the book written with his colleague Dr Ellen Reed ‐ Relentless Solution Focus ‐ they tell us that the one characteristic all phenomenally successful people share is mental toughness. Mentally tough people are better at making de‐ cisions more quickly and with better results.
FOR a true taste of Spanish culture and history head to Ronda in the Malaga Province. The town is per‐ fect for a day trip from the Costa del Sol, located just 100 kilometres from Mala‐ ga City. By car it only takes around an hour and a half from Malaga and Sevilla is less than two hours away. Julius Caesar first de‐ clared Ronda a town in the first century AD. At this point, it was named Acinipo. The town was lat‐ er renamed Izna‐Rand‐On‐ da ‐ Ronda when Moorish troops invaded the region. Around 20 kilometres away from modern‐day Ronda the ruins of Acinipo can be found. Ronda is located over two hills, and a deep ravine called the El Tajo de Ronda runs between them with several bridges span‐ ning the gorge. The town is
the third most visited town in Andalucia. The most famous fea‐ ture of Ronda is the Puente Nuevo bridge which runs across the El Tajo Gorge. The iconic bridge features on many postcards and it is the perfect place to take in some amazing views. The Ronda bullring is al‐ so a main attraction for vis‐ itors. Whether you support bullfighting or not, the his‐ tory is worth knowing. Ronda’s 5,000‐capacity bullring is one of the oldest in Spain and it was de‐ signed by the same archi‐ tect as Puente Nueve. Ron‐ da is also home to a bullfighting school and a museum. Anyone looking to relax in Ronda should head to the 13th‐century Arab baths, parts of which are said to have been inspired by Granada’s Alhambra.
RELENTLESS SOLUTION FOCUS They possess the uncanny ability to control what goes on between their ears. (I’m still work‐ ing on that One ‐ LOL) Instead of allowing their minds to focus on their problems when adversity strikes, the most successful people have learned to direct their thoughts in a systematic manner that produces positive emotions and productive actions: they have a Relentless Solution Focus. When you master this practice, confidence and momentum grow, taking you and your team to higher levels of performance and achievement. Note: RELENTLESS solution focus. Here’s the game he tells his elite athletes (and executives) to play: When something goes sideways, give your‐ self 60 seconds (that’s it! 60 seconds!) to feel bad about it, blame someone for it, whatever works for you. 60 seconds. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. DING! Whining over. Now? Now, it’s time to find a SOLUTION to your problem. You don’t need to solve the whole thing ‐and you shouldn’t try to. Just find one TINY (!) thing
you can do right now that would move you for‐ ward in a positive, constructive direction. Relentless. Solution. Focus. R E L E N T L E S S. Quick consult with dictionary: relentless |rəˈlen(t)ləs| adjective oppressively constant; incessant Yep. Relentless. Solution. Focus. So… What’s your #1 stressor right now? What’s going to get in the way of you achieving your goals for the next year? Give yourself 60 seconds to whine. Starting now… And… Time’s up! Now: What’s the one little thing you can do right now to improve the situation by 1 per cent? Get on that! As we get ready to see the New Year in what’s the outcome you are striving for in 2022, stop to think about the process, the baby steps, what’s the micro things you need to be doing that will get you to the outcome? Now go work the process. Prepare yourself to receive the good things you are after. Here’s to a successful 2022. Stay Focused, Keep Positive and Choose to +1
in Every Moment. Ignite Your Passion, Fulfil Your Dreams and Awaken Your Greatness! Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x Toni Eastwood OBE, MBA #TheWomanBeyond PS. Want to ignite your passion and pur‐ pose? To get laser focused on your Biggest Most Audacious Goals? Grab one of the last few places on my Visionary Women Pro‐ gramme for January 2022. In just four, three‐ hour online sessions you could make 2022 Your Best Year Yet. Twenty five per cent off for Euro Weekly News readers ‐ Just Quote Offer Code EWN25 ‐ for more info and to book, head on over to https://quantumvan tage.co.uk/vi sionarywomenprogramme Don’t hold back another moment. You could be just one step away… To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Musical influence can benefit dogs MUSIC is a therapeutic medium for humans, but dogs can also benefit from the healing powers of mu‐ sic. The wolf, which is known for howling, uses it as a form of communication and for assembling the pack.
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ACCORDING to the Gen‐ eral Directorate of Traffic (DGT), current traffic reg‐ ulations do not explicitly prohibit smoking in the car in Spain. But, they do point out that should you get stopped by traffic cops who consider that this action is generating a distraction that puts road safety at risk, then the driver might be pe‐ nalised. The Ministry of Health is known to have drawn up a draft in which it pro‐ poses, ‘before the year 2023’, to increase taxes on cigarettes and their derivatives. It also plans to increase the number of smoke‐free places, so that it is not possible to smoke in cars, or fix generic packaging on cigarette packets. Data indicates that lighting a cigarette re‐ quires 4.1 seconds. This
implies that, while travel‐ ling at 100kph, 113 me‐ tres are covered without paying full attention to the road. The DGT states that 60 per cent of acci‐ dents, and 30 per cent of fatalities are caused by distractions, and smoking is a frequent cause of dis‐ traction. The Traffic Regulations indicate that ‘the driver of a vehicle is obliged to maintain their own free‐ dom of movement, the necessary field of vision, and permanent attention when driving, to guaran‐ tee their own safety, that of the rest of the occu‐ pants of the vehicle and of the other users of the road’. However, smoking is not prohibited. In May 2018, coincid‐ ing with World No Tobac‐ co Day, the DGT pointed out, “Smoking while driv‐ ing is not prohibited, but
we recommend not do‐ ing it, because it can be distracting. And if chil‐ dren travel, less, for health reasons.”
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Lukaku’s explosive interview TWENTY‐EIGHT‐ Y E A R O L D Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has really made his feelings known about his recent move to Chelsea, and how he be‐ lieves it has been a mis‐ take. After leading Inter Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years, he left and joined the reigning champions of Europe. Lukaku started well on his return to Stamford Bridge, bagging five goals in eight matches. Sadly, a run of injuries, then a bout of Covid, have seen him struggle over the last few months. Even when fully match fit though, Thomas Tuchel has left the big striker out of his team sev‐ eral times. Lukaku said, “Physically, I am fine. But I’m not hap‐ py with the situation at Chelsea. Tuchel has cho‐ sen to play with another system ‐ I won’t give up, I’ll be professional. I am
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not happy with the situa‐ tion but I am professional ‐ and I can’t give up now.” The Belgian added, “Now it’s the right time to share my feelings. I have always said that I have Inter in my heart, and I know I will return to Inter, I really hope so. I am in love with Italy, this is the right moment to talk, and let people know
what really happened. “I really hope from the bottom of my heart to re‐ turn to Inter, not at the end of my career, but when I’m still at the top level, to win more togeth‐ er. I want to apologise to the Inter fans, the timing of my words was wrong, what you did for me will remain forever,” Lukaku concluded.
The Dakar Rally begins FROM the outset of the 44th edition of the Dakar Rally, Nasser Al‐Attiyah, the Qatari driv‐ er in the Toyota, showed why he is this year’s favourite. The famous race started on Satur‐ day January 1, in Saudia Arabia, heading out from Jeddah to tackle a short 19km stage, which Al‐Attiyah covered in a time of 10 min‐ utes and 56 seconds. He crossed the finish line 12 seconds ahead of Spanish driver, Carlos Sainz, in the Audi. South Africa’s Brian Baragwanath, driving for the Century Racing team, came in third place, 36 seconds down.
From day one, the Qatari wanted to mark Al‐ Attiyah territory. The winner of three previous editions of the Dakar, in 2011, 2015, and 2019), he recognised in the previous one that winning his fourth title in Saudi Arabia would be some‐ thing “very important for him”. This was just the opening day of competi‐ tion, without any real surprises, before the real action gets underway. A 334km special stage awaits the drivers, and co‐drivers, starting and finishing in Ha’il. The tough arduous route, and consequently the navigation, will be the keys to achieving a good result.
Haaland may join LaLiga ERLING HAALAND, the young Norwegian interna‐ tional footballer is one of Eu‐ rope’s hottest properties, with many top clubs known to be clamouring for his sig‐ nature. Currently on the books of Bundesliga club, Borrusia Dortmund, specula‐ tion is rife that he will be leav‐ ing Germany this season. Haaland is hot property. They have reputedly offered their star player €30 million a year to stay. The January transfer window opened on Saturday, January 1, so, who knows. Meanwhile, Haaland has been spotted tak‐ ing a break in the famous Malaga resort of Marbella. He often visits the popular holiday destination, and his father is appar‐ ently a huge fan of the golf courses on the Costa del Sol. When stopped on the street and asked by some fans about his future, he reportedly told them straight, “I will play here, in Spain.” Real Madrid have long been tipped as the hot favourites to be Haaland’s next club, although there is talk that Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has already had talks with his repre‐ sentative, Mino Raiola. Raiola recently revealed that his client had purchased a house in Spain, and the Norway international has made no se‐ cret of his love for Spanish football in past interviews.