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No new restrictions T H E R E will be no new restrictions in Andalu‐ cia and the extension of Covid passport in bars and nightclubs has only been requested until the end of January. The president of the Junta de Andalucia, Juanma Moreno chaired a meeting of the expert committee Malaga on January 3 to analyse the evolution of the current wave of the pandemic. They agreed to request authorisation from the Andalucian High Court of Justice (TSJA) to ex‐ tend the use of Covid passports until the end of the month, but no further restrictions were revealed. The extension in‐ cludes the use of certifi‐ cates of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative test. PCR tests taken within 72 hours and antigen tests taken within 48 hours and performed by an autho‐ rised centre are valid. This applies to those entering hospitality and nightlife establishments and those visiting hos‐ pitals and nursing homes.
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SUNDAY OPENINGS Credit: Tyk CC WELCOME NEWS: Shopping centres may open on more Sundays.
ON January 3, the Junta de Andalucia declared that Malaga Province had been recognised an ‘Area of Great Tourist Influx ’which will allow larger shops to open on 26 Sundays in the year. This will be good news to shoppers in Benalmadena, Es‐ tepona, Fuengirola, Malaga City, Marbella
Mijas and Torremolinos as well as parts of Manilva (Duquesa and Sabinillas). Although the majori‐ ty of Sundays will fall between June and September (plus some Monday public holi‐ days), there will be full opening at Easter and December as well as between one and two
Sundays most months. This decision means that shops with more than 300 square metres of space such as de‐ partment stores and supermarkets may open on the agreed Sundays, whilst certain essential services such as fuel, bakers etc are not constrained by time or day.
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Mist affects flights IT is not unusual for adverse weather conditions to mean that flights in and out of Gibraltar have to be diverted to Malaga Airport, but Malaga has itself unusually been hit by the weather. On Tuesday January 4, a mist known as taro which is caused from time to time along much of the Costa del Sol coastline due to a difference in temperature between the land and the sea, found its way inland. This natural phenomenon made it dangerous for aircraft to land or take off from Malaga air‐ port between 7am and 9am, affecting around a dozen scheduled flights before visibility cleared sufficiently and normal service was restored.
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Spanish Fireworks ban concessions DRIVERS holding Gibraltar licences who are legally resident in Spain may now continue to use those li‐ cences without a requirement to exchange them until the end of February and those travelling into Spain from the Rock will not need to obtain an International Driving Permit. In addition, those Gibraltarians and residents taken ill across the border may continue to avail them‐ selves of Spanish healthcare at least until the end of June. All this continues to be extended on a temporary basis whilst the post‐Brexit deal concerning the bor‐ der continues to be negotiated be‐ tween the UK, the EU (represented by Spain) and Gibraltar. In the meantime, although techni‐ cally the Gibraltar Covid Passport is not recognised by the EU, many bars and restaurants in Spain ap‐ pear to be either accepting them, or in some cases not bothering to check Covid Passports at all regard‐ less of the nationality of their guest.
MIJAS COUNCIL: Has introduced new rules.
Dog warning
FORBIDDEN: A bill has been passed prohibiting the use of fireworks.
WHILST towns along the Costa del Sol exploded with the sights and sounds of fireworks, especially on New Year’s Eve, one municipality took a serious stand against them. Perhaps a little too late for this year, on December 29, the mayor of Torremolinos, Margarita del Cid introduced a bill prohibiting the use of fireworks. The aim was to protect children with autism spectrum disorder, in‐ fants, the elderly and pets from the trauma of loud noise and bright lights.
Recognising that not everyone will appreciate the decision, the mayor said “These are holidays, but we must take care of each other” and added, “it is forbidden to carry lit fuses and shoot firecrackers, rockets and all kinds of pyrotechnic articles that can produce noise or fires” although some controlled events may be authorised by the council. Breach of the new regulation can result in fines, seizure and if organ‐ ised by a business, the closure of the establishment.
MIJAS Council has an‐ nounced it will bring in a new rule forcing dog owners to di‐ lute animal urine in the town’s streets. The new rule could see owners face fines of up to €750 for failing to clean up after their pets. The mayor of Mijas, Josele Gonzalez, said: “It is one of the problems which we re‐ cieve the most complaints about. The council has worked for years on different awareness campaigns on this matter, but we understand that we have to go one step further and include in the Public Highway Ordinance the
obligation to dilute the pee of our pets when we go out on the streets of our municipali‐ ty.” He added that non‐compli‐ ance with the regulations may lead to, “penalties ranging from €50 to €750 depending on the seriousness of the matter. It is not a sanctioning measure, what we want is for citizens to understand that it is teamwork to keep our streets in perfect condition.” There are around 27,000 registered dogs in Mijas and Benalmadena and Torremoli‐ nos have already brought in similar legislation over pets.
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NIBS EXTRA Fuengirola river MAKING it clear that it can find no evidence of pollution from any of its municipal network, the Fuengirola Council has urged the Junta de An‐ dalucia, as the competent authority in this matter, to investigate the cause of the recent massive death of fish in the Fuengirola riverbed.
Growing town SAN ROQUE, which incor‐ porates the popular and wealthy areas of So‐ togrande and Valderrama within its borders, is the municipality that has grown the most in per‐ centage terms in the province of Cadiz, accord‐ ing to new data from the National Institute of Statis‐ tics (INE).
Expo 2027 FOLLOWING a visit to the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris by May‐ or Francisco de la Torre in 2019, Malaga City is making a bid to host an Internation‐ al Expo in 2027 and the re‐ sults of its first year of preparation may now be viewed on http://expo 2027.malaga.eu.
Terraces extended KNOWING that there has been an ongoing spike in Covid‐19 infections, the Mijas Council has decided to allow bars and restau‐ rants who had expanded their open‐air terraces dur‐ ing 2021 to apply for an ex‐ tension to keep them open until February 28.
Daily workout NEIL YOUNG said Rust Never Sleeps and nor so it seems do wind and sand which is why Manilva Council is making much of the fact that regardless of the time of year, its staff are out daily on the beach‐ es of Duquesa and Sabinil‐ las making sure that they are clean and tidy.
THERE was a great deal of activity for the La Cala de Mijas Lions in the run up to Christ‐ mas. Liz and her generous customers at Bridges in Riviera decided to collect food and gifts for needy families and managed to raise €700. The funds were to be d o n a t e d i n k i n d t o l o‐ cal charity Caritas, so Liz called on the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club to ask for their help too. In stepped Sandra (incidentally on her way to a hip opera‐ tion!) and her merry band of helpers and after emptying some shelves at the local su‐
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COLLECTION: Liz and the Lions with their gifts.
permarket they re‐ turned with an enor‐ mous collection of food and toiletries to
add to the toys al‐ ready at Bridges. These were then pre‐ sented to Ana and her
Caritas team ensuring that 25 local families w i l l h a v e a m u c h h a p‐ pier New Year and thanks go to everyone involved. Meanwhile Paddy’s Bar in La Cala Hills raised €292 for the Li‐ ons by raffling a super Christmas Hamper. If you are looking for a bargain, the Lions charity shop will re‐ open tomorrow, Friday January 7 and all cus‐ tomers will be wished a very Happy New Year, as whatever they buy will add to the charity fund.
Andalucian champion The language of love
MARBELLA schoolboy Seren Holbrook is an all‐round sports‐ man at the age of 11, playing football for team Costa del Sol in La Campana and he took up Taekwondo at the age of four. Now a red belt, the bilingual schoolboy who attends the Miguel Hernandez school in San Pedro de Alcantara was asked by Daniel Florin to represent Marbella in a competi‐ tion held in Mijas and having won his three contests qualified for the Supercopa Andalucian Tournament in Antequera lat‐ er in the year. He was delighted to win both of his bouts in his age group gaining him the gold medal, so his New Year’s resolution is to carry on competing and winning competitions. Also close to his heart is the wish that Cardiff City Football Club of which he is an avid supporter don’t get demoted from the EFL Championship this season, but bounce back to find themselves promoted to the Premier League once again.
Banderas musical suspended ON Monday January 3, the Soho Theatre in Malaga an‐ nounced that perfor‐ mances of the musical pro‐ duction ‘Company’ have been suspended. This ac‐ tion has been taken due to possible Covid infections among the crew, which in‐ cludes Antonio Banderas who directs and stars in the show. In an official statement released today, a theatre spokesperson said the deci‐ sion to temporarily halt the show was in order “to com‐ ply with current health pro‐ tocols and guarantee safe‐
ty”. Covid tests have been carried out, and they are awaiting confirmation. Performances are sched‐ uled to start again on Jan‐ uary 12. Anybody who has purchased a ticket for the dates between January 3 and January 12 has the op‐ tion of a refund, or they can change the date of their ticket, at no extra cost. Antonio Banderas brought the production to his theatre in Malaga. It is a Spanish language version of the 1970 Broadway show by the late Stephen Sondheim.
Ricky Marino and Davina McCall present the show.
THE first episode of new Chan‐ nel 4 series The Language of Love was aired on January 4 and promises to be a cut above the average dating show as it brings together people looking for love with no big prize. Set in a farmhouse (finca) on the Costa del Sol it is hosted by Britain’s Davina McCall and Mallorcan TV presenter Ricky Marino with the concept that the boys and girls who are put together don’t know each oth‐ er’s language. It’s an absurd idea in many ways, but perhaps reflects the fact that there have been many holiday romances be‐ tween tourists and locals who despite having a language bar‐ rier manage to get by. The big problem of course is if any cou‐ ples do fall in love what will happen to them when the show is over, do they simply walk away from each other,
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get involved in a long‐distance relationship or will one agree to join the other in their home country? January is a bit of a boring month on UK TV, so this seems to be a relatively good humoured and likeable option if you have nothing better to do than laugh at the often‐un‐ intended slips when trying to speak a language that you don’t know or even under‐ stand.
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MiColchon donates 15 beds M I CO LC H Ó N and Red Cross Malaga joined forces to help disadvantaged fami‐ lies have something as basic as a good bed to sleep in. There are 15 fami‐ lies belonging to Red Cross Malaga who are in extreme vulnerability. These families are already receiving food sub‐ sidies, bill payments and job search sup‐ port, but they still need, on many oc‐ casions, something as essential as a bed. The Malaga Red Cross had not been able to cover this need until Mi‐ Colchón offered to do so. The organisa‐ tion has identified the most needy families in order to deliver this dona‐ tion to them, con‐ sisting of 15 com‐ plete sets of mattresses, box springs and pillows. These are the ex ‐ treme cases: cou‐ ples with children who all sleep in the same bed, very old ladies who spend their nights on a simple sofa or peo‐ ple who sleep on the floor.
and finally...
ALERT to the need of so many families in financial difficulties, Marbella Council took action over the holiday period to sup‐ port a number of local charities. As part of the support for 250 families through the Food Guarantee Programme mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, confirmed “the importance of continuing to help people who are having the worst financial time or who are alone on these festive dates.” Between €100 and €150 (depending on the size of the family unit) were added to the Monedero Card and special parcels were made up for delivery to the needy elderly through the Faro Programme, DYA (Stop and Help) and Mar‐ bella Volunteers. During 2021, some €486,000 was spent in funding the Monedero Card programme and three vans drove around the municipality delivering parcels to elderly residents.
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Runaway pet appeal
NEW YEAR’S EVE is a 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 fire‐ works go off. Those who are kept indoors will often hide Fireworks terrify pets. 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 fireworks can have on our furry friends. If you know of anyone who has lost a pet during the recent 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.
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Age Concern goals Delivery man caught AGE CONCERN is a local fully registered charity. They are dedicated to providing welfare advice, help, sup‐ port and friendship to the over 50s English‐speaking communities in Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena. They provide ‘help where help is needed’ thanks to the generous support from both individual and corpo‐ rate donors. The charity does not receive any finan‐ cial help from the govern‐ ment. All this is achieved through their four weekly drop‐in centres and the hard working Welfare team. Their goal is to eradicate the uninvited ‘guest’ that is the bane of many older resi‐ dents: loneliness and isola‐ tion are often thought of as being part and parcel of growing old. But that myth can easily be laid to rest when you have an Age Concern centre close to you. For your enjoyment there is a full social calendar with
something for everyone. All centres offer a warm wel‐ come where you can catch up with old friends and make new ones in an envi‐ ronment that’s safe and Covid secure. So if you have yet to make a New Year’s resolu‐ tion then we suggest this as an easy one to keep. Visit Age Concern as soon as you can and start living a fuller life. Are you thinking about joining as a volunteer? They have a wide range of oppor‐ tunities to suit everyone that only take up a few hours a week. Or perhaps you would like to be a spon‐ sor? Whatever your interest, please call the information and helpline on 652 537 615 and one of the team will ar‐ range to call you back for a no‐obligation discussion. Their phone line is open every weekday from 10 ‐ 4. For your convenience they also operate a message ser‐ vice 24/7.
ACCORDING to the National Police, a 36‐year‐old delivery man has been arrested in the city of Malaga, accused of stealing packages containing sports equipment. These packages were meant to be distributed by the company the detainee worked for. Pallets containing 60 items had gone missing, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and other sporting equip‐ ment with a value of more than €18,000. He has been charged with the crimes of continued theft and recep‐ tion. An investigation had been launched after the boss of the transport company noticed
the disappearance of more than 50 packages. Packages had apparently been going missing since the start of November, and always sport‐ ing equipment. As the compa‐ ny had a surveillance system installed, investigators began to study footage. It was quick‐ ly discovered that a member of staff was responsible for the disappearances. The same modus operandi was used each time. One of the workers was eventually identified, and it was estab‐ lished that he had probably taken as many as 60 pieces of equipment, operating during the off‐peak hours to be able to take packages unnoticed.
Water concerns
Lake Viñuela reservoir.
MALAGA’S reservoirs are below 35 per cent of their capacity despite recent rainfall, leading to con‐ cerns over water levels. Reservoirs across Malaga Province have lower levels now than during the same period last year, when they were above 50 per cent ca‐ pacity. La Viñuela is now only at 16.7 per cent capacity, while Conde del Guadal‐ horce is at 24 per cent of its capacity with 15.99 cu‐ bic hectometres. The neighbouring Guadalhorce reservoir is at 28.68 per cent with 36.06 cubic hec‐ tometres, half the year be‐ fore. At more than 40 per cent capacity are the Concep‐ cion reservoir, with 26.28 hectometres and the Limonero reservoir at 46.51 per cent capacity and 10.39 hectometres of wa‐ ter. Of the seven reservoirs in Malaga Province, the Guadalteba reservoir has the most water at 55.28 per cent capacity and 84.75 hectometres of water. The automatic hydrologi‐ cal information system at the Hidrosur network, a service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fish‐ eries and Sustainable De‐ velopment at the Junta de Andalucia, found that the provinces currently have 211.20 hectometres of wa‐ ter.
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An amazing first year for Simply Surviving JUST over a year ago when Val Williams, founder of this charitable platform, conceived the idea of Simply Surviving Group, she could hardly have dared to dream about the suc‐ cess the Group would have by the end of 2021. Concerned about the effects of the pan‐ demic on entertainers and the venues they usually performed in, she determined to find a way to help support them. Twelve months on, and the group has organised a variety of differ‐ ent events attended by hundreds of people, raising over €23,500 for eight Costa del Sol charities. These events have provided much needed income for the local entertainment sector and also maintained a social environ‐ ment, so important during these troubled times. The business community has also stepped in to help. Several local companies have made generous donations on a monthly basis. Spe‐ cial thanks go to Euro Weekly News and finan‐ cial advisors Blevins Franks for their constant donations in the hundreds of euros. Also to Ibex Insurance and Costa Funeral Services, who joined the cause in December. The group supports a nominated charity each month, chosen by Val and her co‐organis‐
December’s ‘Dickens Of A Lunch’ drew many authentic costumes.
er Alan Boardman, with input from the group’s 1,350+ Facebook followers. The success of the group’s efforts has at‐ tracted the attention of the media, and Euro Weekly News provides generous coverage ev‐ ery single week. Each month since March, there has been a dinner or lunch plus entertainment, which con‐ sistently attracts over 100 people. Special thanks go to entertainers Ricky Lavazza, Juliet Williams, Emma Prothero, Paul Anthony, Layla Vocalista, Dahlia Helsby, Oliver Leiva, Laura
Elen, The Pearly Kings and Queens, A Touch Of Class, Alexandra Avery and Charlton Greene, also Talk Radio Europe presenter Hannah Mur‐ ray who devised a presented a special one‐off quiz. Other regular features were a Fun Quiz, The Lunch Bunch, Mijas Walking Tours, togeth‐ er with one‐off events such as September’s Zi‐ pline Challenge when a number of the group’s followers flew along a wire at speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour! The Breakfast Club periodically visits smaller cafes, and in total, almost 200 much‐needed orders were placed. Mijas Walking Tours offers two‐hour guided tours of the pueblo at a suggested minimum donation of just €5. Over 250 people have en‐ joyed this stroll since March, learning about the historical and cultural development of Mijas and they contributed over €3,000 to the over‐ all donations. Here is the list of charities supported so far, together with the amount in euros raised for each. March: Donkey Dreamland Mijas €1,000 April: Asociaci®Æn Hadas Caradas (The Food Fairies) €1,000 May: Last Chance Animal Rescue €1,200 June: Cudeca €5,730
September: SEARCH Equine charity, Coin €4,000 October: Age Concern Benalmadena, Fuen‐ girola and Mijas €4,600 November: ADANA canine rescue, Estepona €2,480 December: Age Care, Calahonda €3,625 TOTAL DONATIONS: €23,635 The Group now turns its attention to 2022 and the confirmed registered charities that they will be supporting in the first half are as follows: Mid‐January/February: ACAE ‐ Malaga‐based charity that visits seriously ill children in local hospitals. March: ADINTRE ‐ food bank operating in Fuengirola. April: DEBRA ‐ Marbella‐based charity support‐ ing children with a rare skin condition (Butterfly children). May: AECC ‐ cancer charity based in Malaga. If you would like to join the Simply Surviving Group (it’s free), please go to their Facebook page of the same name. If you’re not a Face‐ book user, please email Valwilliams39@ya hoo.com . Val and Alan would like to thank everyone who came along to an event and helped make the first year such a shining success.
If you would like to join the Simply Surviving Group (it’s free), please go to their Facebook page of the same name. If you’re not a Facebook user, please email Valwilliams39@yahoo.com.
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EXCLUSIVE
The shy Almeria based r/K Theory releases 1st album N OT 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 B arnsley 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 D J, 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
Photo credit: r/K Theory
The closest you will come to identifying the r/K Theory.
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. H e 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 coincidentally 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. A s 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]Natural 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 Janu a r y 7 t h r o u g h v a r i o u s o nline platforms.” Speaking about the contents of the album he said “From the epic opener Crossing the Void, to the delicate piano and strings
track M orning R ain, 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 U K (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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Press Release
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 Ali‐ cante from 2008 to 2015, when he was ap‐ pointed British Consul General in Barcelona where he is responsible for the UK Govern‐ ment’s relationships with the autonomous communities of Catalonia, the Balearic Is‐ lands, Aragon, and Andorra. This coopera‐ tion has been noteworthy during the Covid‐ 19 pandemic and the Balearic Government recently presented Lloyd and his team with an award in 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 peo‐ ple continue living in Spain after EU Exit. He also spearheaded ‘Stick with your Mates,’ an award‐winning campaign to reduce the num‐ ber of serious falls affecting young British visi‐ tors to the Balearics. In 2019, the number of falls and fatalities more than halved, com‐ pared 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 promote HMG’s interests in northeast Spain and Andorra. Likewise, it is no understatement to say that without his exceptional efforts, thousands of UK nation‐ als in Spain would find themselves in a much more difficult situation than they currently do. Since the 2016 referendum, Lloyd has made it his priority to ensure that they felt listened to. And in doing so, has worked closely with the Spanish authorities, ensuring close collaboration, 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 Middles‐ brough, I nev‐ er imagined I’d have the role of Consul General in
Lloyd Milen.
a city like Barcelona, nor that I’d receive an honour such as this. It truly is amazing, and I hope it helps demonstrate to kids growing up and wondering about their future that any‐ thing is possible. It is also a reflection 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, becoming District Community Support Coordinator three years later. The voluntary role is almost full time, covering an area from the French border down to Almeria, includ‐ ing 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 as‐ sisted 569 people with advice and RBL sup‐ port. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “As with most vol‐ untary organisations, the Covid‐19 pandemic has added to the RBL’s workload. I know how busy Pamela has been over the past two years, managing and supporting an increas‐ ing number of calls. Yet, despite the volume of work, Pamela treats each beneficiary as an individual, showing seemingly endless com‐ passion and care. She is also a tremendous help to our consulate in Alicante, 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 honoured 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 un‐ dertake voluntary work to give back for the wonderful life I have had and expected noth‐ ing in return. It would be impossible to achieve anything without the amazing team around me especially the caseworkers who support beneficia‐ ries in so many ways and I cannot thank them enough for their support, ideas and trust.”
Pamela Twissell-Cross.
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Trapped in Israel for 8,000 years Celeb manager found in boot AN Australian man living in Israel has run into ma‐ jor issues regarding un‐ paid child support and now faces a travel ban of 8,000 years. Noam Hup‐ pert is said to owe £1.8 million to his ex‐wife and is not allowed to leave Is‐ rael until December 31, 9999 under an order is‐ sued by the courts. Huppert, 44, works for a pharmaceutical company in the country. The court ruled he must pay 5,000 shekels (£1,200) a month for each of his two chil‐ dren and continue to do so until their 18th birth‐ day. Huppert’s ex‐wife is an Israeli national who took their children back to her home country in 2011. He followed in 2012 and said he has not been allowed to leave. “Since 2013, I have been locked in Is‐ rael,” Huppert said. Adding that he was one of many foreign nationals “persecuted by the Israeli ‘justice’ system only be‐
ISRAEL: Foreign nationals feel persecuted by the justice system.
cause they were married to Israeli women” and that he was speaking out
“to help others who may suffer this literally life‐ threatening experience.”
Hong Kong squashes press THE last prominent pro‐democracy publication in Hong Kong has closed after becoming the target for police raids and having staff members arrested this week. Stand News had its assets frozen, and its office raided before it released a statement confirming that its website and social media were no longer being updated and would be taken down. It also said all its employees had been dismissed. This fur‐ ther closure of free press comes after another pro‐democ‐ racy paper, The Apple Daily, was shut down and its publish‐ er arrested. Jimmy Lai, 73, is a strong critic of Beijing and was sentenced in April 2021 to 14 months in prison. Li Kwai‐wah, senior superintendent of the police National Security Department, said: “We are not targeting reporters, we are not targeting the media, we just targeted national security offences. If you only report, I don’t think this is a problem.”
ANGELA KUKAWSKI, the popular 55-year-old Los Angeles business manager, who famously worked with the Kardashians, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West, was found dead in the boot of her car in the Simi Valley district of Los A ngeles. A ccording to police reports, she was stabbed to death. Ms Kukawski, a mother-of-five, worked at Boulevard Management, a company that specialises in ‘financial management services to entertainers, athletes, and high-net-worth individuals’. A few hours after the body was found, her 49‐ year‐old boyfriend, Jason Barker, was arrested and charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. They think that Barker murdered Kukawski on December 22 at their home in Sherman Oaks, before placing her body in the car boot and driv‐
ing to Simi Valley, where he has a relative. As well as her work with the Kardashians, and Nicki Minaj, Kukawski had dealt with a whole range of A‐list celebs including the late rapper, Tupac Shukar.
Death confirmed as murder.
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Quarantine period cut THE Public Health Com‐ mission, in which the au‐ tonomous communities and the Ministry of Health are represented, agreed unanimously on December 29 to reduce the quarantine of all Covid‐19 positives to seven days instead of 10. The unvaccinated, who have been in close contact with a positive, will also see their isola‐ tion period reduced from 10 days to seven. The rule already es‐ tablished that vaccinat‐ ed citizens who were in close contact did not have to quarantine. Several communities expressed their desire of wanting the isolation period to be reduced to five days. Emiliano Gar‐ cia‐Page, the president of Castilla‐La Mancha, even asked that the iso‐ lation be shortened to three days.
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SWEDISH band ABBA is set to wow fans with holograms at their con‐ certs. The band will use a custom‐built arena, but will not appear before their fans. Former Oasis star Noel has slammed the band’s holograms as meaningless. He explained: “I would not consider gigs with me as a hologram. No, there would have to be an audi‐
ence involved. You need a crowd in front of you. It’s a human interaction, and if you don’t have that it is meaningless.” He went on to add: “Do I want to live another 50 years? No. Just think how s**t the world is now. I would rather not live through it. At 75 I want to go. My plan for the next 10 years is to make three great albums.”
Noel has also spoken out regarding his political beliefs. He is prepared to ditch his allegiance to the Labour party. Speaking on the Matt Morgan podcast he commented: “They’ve betrayed the working classes; they’ve betrayed ordinary people and they’ve allowed this shower to run the coun‐ try for however long they’ve run the country.”
13 officers injured
A T OT A L of 13 Guardia Civil officers have been injured in Melilla inter‐ cepting migrants trying to enter the Spanish city. Around 500 sub‐Saha‐ ran Africans, split into two groups, tried to enter the autonomous city lo‐ cated on the northwest coast of Africa on Decem‐ ber 29. They allegedly used
sticks, hooks, and stones in their attempt to enter. The officers, supported by the Moroccan security forces, ensured that no migrants passed. All the means available were activated, including a helicopter, and the col‐ laboration of the National Police and the Local Po‐ lice was also required. A government spokes‐
person said: “As a result of the extreme violence used by sub‐Saharan Africans, who have used sticks, hooks and stones, 13 Guardia Civil have been injured. “Some have gone to the emergency room for eval‐ uation of their bruises, but, in principle, all of them have been slightly injured.”
THE release of as many as 92 terror convicts currently serving time in UK prisons, is under consideration by the Parole Board. This is because they will have already served at least two-thirds of their sentence. “Any terrorist convicted offender released into the community will be subject to some of the strictest licence conditions available,” commented a Parole Board spokesman. The Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 has already seen 117 inmates go in front of the Parole Board with 14 re-
Release considered. fused and 11 released so far. As the Parole Board spokesman explained, terror cases usually take longer to be considered due to their complexity. Before the necessary evidence can be placed before the panel, each case must go through a painstaking and thorough process.
and finally... THE Fundación del Español Urgente (FundéuRAE) has chosen ‘vaccine’ as the word of the year for 2021. Hu‐ manity is still caught up in the dizziness of the Covid pan‐ demic and after choosing ‘confinement’ as the word of 2020, it is now the turn of what was seen as its solution, ‘the vaccine.’
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Snowiest on record
THE extreme drought that triggered water shortages and wildfires across California’s Sierra Nevada has finally come to an end as five metres of snow made December the snowiest on record. Officials from Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Laboratory reported the snow as being “deep and hard to get through” taking them around 40 minutes to get to where the measurements are taken less than 50 metres away from their front door. Lead scientists suggested that more snow was still needed to account for the drought: “If we don’t get another inch, we’re still below what we would expect for the entire winter, which means that we can contribute to the drought rather than resolving it.” California relies on the snowpack for its water, stored through the winter in the form of ice and snow and re-
CALIFORNIA: Recorded five metres of snow.
leased slowly as temperatures warm up in the process filling the reservoirs. According to the California Department of Water Resources, the Sierra Nevada accounts for 30 per cent of California’s fresh water supply in an average year.
Residency app expansion TAX residency app ‘Ovrnite’ has expanded its offering to tax residents across Europe. The app was originally built to help to determine tax residency between Gibraltar and Spain. Gibraltar residents must ensure that they comply with local tax requirements by being present in Gibraltar for 183 days per year. Spending 183 days in Spain, could lead to a Gibraltar resident satisfying the criteria for Spanish tax residency as well. A tax treaty agreed this
year provides a tie breaker mechanism to determine where an individual is resident. The app was born from this idea and is now being rolled out across Europe for the same purpose. It supports residency in all European geographic jurisdictions including Andorra, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, San Marino, Liechtenstein, and Montenegro. The app helps residents by automatically tracking the jurisdictions where they spend their time.
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A LEADING industry has warned of food sup‐ ply 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 delays 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 customs declarations for up to 175 days. BFFF chief executive Richard Harrow said: “Whilst the new UK rules will be introduced in
FOOD SUPPLY: New rules coming into place.
stages, we are concerned that not enough planning has been done to ensure the new re‐ quirements are understood by everyone in the food supply chain. “We remain concerned that January could be a fraught month for our members.”
Fear of prescription changes NEW UK government proposals mean free NHS prescriptions may be aligned with the state pension age of 66. Policy currently allows 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 medi‐ cation 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, includ‐ ing common medications for pension‐ ers 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 de‐ volved to their separate governments. Age UK has launched a campaign in response to the change. Director Caro‐ line Abrahams said: “The money the government raises if it goes ahead with this proposal will be easily outweighed by the additional costs to the NHS if, as is predictable, some people fail to take their medication and become sicker, more quickly.”
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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 artificial limbs, since the possibili‐ ties here in the Gaza Strip are few, and there are no centres for artificial 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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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 Bou‐ tique group, which has 34 hotels spread across the coun‐ try. The hotel chain is led by President Gonzalo Ar‐ menteros, 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 coron‐ avirus pandemic. As a result, efforts have been concen‐ trated on the domestic market. The chain has 27 of its 34 hotels in Andalucia.
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FORMER Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been or‐ dered 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 rap‐ per known as Killa Fame, said he reunited Mr Sturridge and Lucci but was not paid. A court in LA ruled for Mr Wash‐ ington after Mr Sturridge did not respond to the complaint. Judge Curtis Kin ordered the footballer to pay Mr Washing‐ ton $30,000 in damages and costs of $85 (€75). Mr Washington said that he felt “let down” by the foot‐ baller. “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.”
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Lost dog payout Babies in the chamber LUCCI: The Pomeranian was stolen in 2019 in LA.
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 en‐ courage citizens to get a booster dose and to try to im‐ prove 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 vaccination schedule. In principle, the modification will affect travel, but Brussels asks that it also applies when the Covid pass‐ port is required to enter public places, such as bars and restaurants.
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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Food alert in Spain THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has reported the withdrawal from the mar‐ ket of a Ferrero Rocher product. This is reported‐ ly due to the presence of milk proteins not de‐
clared on their labelling, which could cause some type of reaction in allergy sufferers. It was the com‐ pany itself that first de‐ tected the problem, in one of its control mecha‐ nisms, and subsequently
notified the health au‐ thorities of Catalonia about the issue. They, in turn, transferred the in‐ formation to AESAN. Grand Ferrero Rocher Dark, is the product in question. It is made of dark chocolate, with hazelnuts. In addition, the company alerted con‐ sumers on its website about the presence of traces of dairy in said products. They recom‐ mended that consumers who have purchased this product, and who have a severe allergy or sensitivi‐ ty to milk, should not consume it.
DARK CHOCOLATE: May contain traces of dairy products.
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Cancer screening breakthrough SCREENING for deadly cancer could be ready in just five years, according to experts. Each year, around 12,000 people in the UK die from prostate cancer which is one of the most common cancers with a staggering 50,000 people diagnosed each year. The Institute of Cancer Research’s Professor Ros Eeles revealed that routine screening could be available soon as improvements are made in genetics and medi‐ cal imaging. Speaking to the BBC Ra‐ dio 4’s Today Programme, the expert explained: “With the advances in genetics and also imaging, particu‐ larly MRI, realistically we do need some more data, but we’re probably looking at getting close to a tailored screening programme in the next three to five years. “We might need to use all of them together… so we can find those who have significant disease.” Not everyone diagnosed
with prostate cancer needs immediate treatment. Some people decide to wait for treatment until it can no longer be delayed. Current NHS guidance
says: “Although screening has been shown to reduce a man’s chance of dying from prostate cancer, it would mean many men receive treatment unnecessarily.”
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 environmen‐ tal issue on Spain’s 3,000 miles of coastline. Analysis carried out by the European Environment Agen‐ cy 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 government 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.
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A King Cobra is the biggest of all poisonous snakes and can grow to over 4 metres long.
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Tesla camera trap A M OT O R I S T was caught keying a £50,000 Tesla by the car’s cam‐ eras. The footage led to the first prosecution of this type in the UK. Anna Valente was
caught out by the senso‐ ry cameras fitted on the car to help it drive itself should this be permitted in the future. Valente had been shopping at a retail park
in Dorset. She parked her Nissan 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 vehi‐ cle. The owner of the Tesla commented: “When my wife ar‐ rived home and parked the car in the drive, I saw the scratch on the passen‐ ger 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 com‐ puter and download‐ ed all the video files. I felt a bit like a mod‐ ern‐day Sherlock Holmes when I found the incriminating footage.”
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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.
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 violin contains over 70 separate pieces of wood.
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SINCE December 24, Manda‐ tory masks have once again been enforced 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 De‐ cree‐Law was approved. As a result, urgent measures for
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Mask rule clarity Alexa’s shocking instruction
the prevention and contain‐ ment of the current coron‐ avirus health crisis have been adopted. “It is a temporary measure, which will be in force for the essential time until the current epidemiolog‐ ical situation improves,” 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 considered a light sanction within the General Public Health Law.
THE mother of a young girl in America has revealed how Amazon’s voice assis‐ tant, 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 sug‐ gest a physical challenge the family 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
ALEXA: Amazon’s voice assistant.
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 chal‐ lenge as one bad spark could cause damage to their elec‐ trical systems, or even start a fire.
Escaped cow rehomed
A COW which escaped a New York slaughterhouse has been given a new home at an animal 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 escaped from a slaughter‐ house on December 17, leaving police to take part in a search operation to find her. The New York Police Department’s Office of Spe‐ cial Operations said that offi‐ cers were called to help cap‐ ture the cow, who was found in Flushing Meadows Park.
After capturing her, res‐ cuers placed Stacey in quar‐ antine allowing vets to en‐ sure she was in good health. Mike Stura, founder and president of Skylands Ani‐ mal Sanctuary and Rescue
told media that she would be joining a herd at the res‐ cue centre. He said: “Just got news that all of her test results have come back good and she will be joining others.”
and finally...
BILLIONAIRE Bill Gates has speculated on the end date of the new variant in 2022. He said the “good news” is that “Omicron moves so fast that once it becomes dominant in a country, the wave there should last less than three months.” He said those months may be “bad,” but he is convinced that “if we take the right measures, the pandem‐ ic can end in 2022.”
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B U C K I N G H A M PALACE has an‐ nounced 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
Royal service being finalised and the date is still due to be confirmed. The service will consist of family, friends, dignitaries
and representatives of the charities and organisations 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 funeral service at St George’s chapel in Windsor Castle be‐ cause of the Covid pandemic, with Thames Valley Po‐ lice warning people to stay away be‐ cause of the restric‐ tions in place. Just a few people were in the town during the morning of the funeral; however, hundreds gathered outside the castle later in the day to pay their respects.
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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 com‐ mented: “There is no extra‐ dition for any of the three cases. It is over.” The prosecution still has the option to appeal the de‐ cision, but according to the lawyer, this is unlikely. Valtònyc believes that mag‐ istrates in Belgium “have shown that they are inde‐ pendent.” He believes they have also respected “21st century European stan‐ dards.”
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pression, the freedom to ex‐ press oneself, has been re‐ spected.”
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 extend 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 permission for premises to stay open longer to mark occasions of excep‐ tional significance. Ms Patel said of the proposal: “Her Majesty the Queen is an example to us all ‐ she has served the UK and the Commonwealth with the utmost dignity, stead‐ fastness and resolve throughout her remarkable reign.”
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The average iceberg weighs 20,000,000 tons.
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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.
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Firework display
Wolf hunts
THE Helsinki Council decided to divide its usually large New Year’s Eve firework display into three smaller shows and ensured that they were sent higher than usual to encourage people not to congregate in one place, but to view them from their own homes.
NOW because wild wolves are at their highest population count in over 100 years, a decision has been made by the Finnish Wildlife Agency to issue four licences to allow the hunting and culling of 18 throughout the country in 2022.
IRELAND Smokeless zone
Lockdown boozers
THE Irish Health Service (HSE) is undertaking a review of strategies intended to reduce the number of smokers in Ireland and is considering recommending a complete ban on the sale of tobacco or a sharp reduction in the number of outlets allowed to sell such products.
NOW it’s the turn of the Irish Government to apologise after it has been revealed that about 20 Department of Foreign Affairs staff members, held an impromptu Champagne celebration after Ireland was elected to the United Nations Security Council in June 2020 during lockdown.
ITALY Christmas lights
Platform heels
RUNNING until January 6, Rome will illuminate the city hall building at Palazzo Senatorio with a light show of Roman Renaissance drawings and paintings in order to express the concepts of harmony, symmetry and proportion, whilst other buildings will feature the Nativity.
EUROVISION Song Contest winners in 2021, Italian glam rock band Måneskin have been welcomed by America, despite the fact that they sing mainly in Italian and will be one of the bands playing in the New Year on American TV with Ryan Seacrest.
PORTUGAL Oligarch news
Madeleine McCann
THE Portuguese Government was quick to dismiss claims made by jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that the granting of a passport to Roman Abramovich was due to bribery, saying he was able to claim descent from Sephardic Jews expelled from Portugal at the end of 15th century.
EVEN though the German Police believe that Madeleine McCann is dead, the Portuguese media has reported that British police officers have received a further £350,000 in order to allow them to try to prove that she is alive and to trace her whereabouts during 2022.
RUSSIA Cooling off
Natural gas
AFTER a round of meetings in St Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin (69) took to the ice with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko (67) in an ice hockey match where Putin scored seven goals, and Lukashenko scored two, but Putin’s team lost.
WITH Europe beset by ever increasing electricity prices, both the European Union and Germany have indicated that it could take up to six months to decide whether to approve Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline which is already filled with natural gas ready to send.
SWEDEN Electrifying news
Cruel prank
SWEDISH battery manufacturer Northvolt announced that on December 28, after more than four years of experimentation, it successfully produced the first lithium-ion battery cell to be designed, developed, and built completely in Europe by a homegrown company and plans to expand production as quickly as possible.
SWEDISH police are trying to find out who registered the fact that a woman in her 40s living in the town of Jämtland had died, since she had a considerable shock as she only found out when she went to a local pharmacy to obtain medicine.
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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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
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Can I retire at 65?
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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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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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
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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
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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.
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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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FOR a true taste of Spanish culture and history head to Ronda in the Malaga Province. The town is perfect for a day trip from the Costa del Sol, located just 100 kilo‐ metres from Malaga 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 declared Ronda a town in the first cen‐ tury AD. At this point, it was named Acinipo. The town was later 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 be‐ tween them with several bridges spanning the gorge. The town is the third most vis‐ ited town in Andalucia. The most famous feature of Ronda is the Puente Nuevo bridge which runs across the
The Puente Nuevo.
El Tajo Gorge. The iconic bridge features on many post‐ cards and it is the perfect place to take in some amazing views. The Ronda bullring is also a main attraction for visitors. Whether you support bull‐ fighting or not, the history is worth knowing. Ronda’s 5,000‐capacity bullring is one of the oldest in Spain and it was designed by the same ar‐ chitect as Puente Nuevo. Ron‐ da is also home to a bullfight‐ ing 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 Al‐ hambra.
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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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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Happy Veganuary! IF you hadn’t heard, it’s Veganuary! A challenge that encourages people to switch from eating meat and dairy to a plant‐based diet and lifestyle for the first 31 days of the year. Veganuary, which began in 2014, is run by a UK non‐profit organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. Founded by Jane Land and Matthew Glover, the event was estab‐ lished to inspire people to adopt a vegan lifestyle for the month of January and has proved a great success. In 2021, 513,663 people signed up compared to 12,800 in 2015. And it ap‐ pears that that number will grow in 2022 as more people switch to a meat and dairy‐free diet in the new year. According to a survey by vegan brand Nurishh, a third of Brits want to switch to a plant‐based diet this year. The study, which included 2,000 adults, showed half would make the change for the better‐ ment of the planet. Meanwhile, 53 per cent believe plant‐based diets are health‐ ier. Forty‐three per cent said eating meat is unnecessary, while 30 per cent want to try something new. And nearly a quarter think going vegan will boost their online following.
VEGANISM: Switch to a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
So, what about Spain? Spain is a big meat‐eating country, meaning that change may come hard for some. In fact, the average Spaniard is believed to con‐ sume more than 1kg of meat a week ‐ which is far more than the 200g to 500g recommended by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition. Whether it’s for the planet, health
benefits or for the animals, many people will make the switch to a plant‐based di‐ et this month, with Veganuary being adopted by more countries. Campaigns exist in the US, UK, Germany, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and India. If you are trying Veganuary this month, EWN would love to hear how you get on.
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THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has urged its readers to support local businesses in the community by shopping locally in recent times. Now things are heading back to normal, we challenge you to maintain that habit by supporting local high streets, markets, butch‐ ers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent 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 shop‐ ping locally means that in‐ dependent businesses can support the local commu‐
nity. You may find some‐ thing a euro or two cheap‐ er online but have you considered where your money is actually going? 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 support
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 same family. Likewise, brand new local stores and bars may help
the generations of the fu‐ ture fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Remember, your local store is going 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 real dif‐ ference to the local econ‐ omy. Local businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro they receive at local level. They create locally owned supply chains and they invest in their employees. So remember. When you go shopping ‐ go local!
BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.
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Are you well?
MARBELLA MOMENTS BY NICOLE KING FIRSTLY happy, happy, happy New Year to you all. I would like to think that you all had a lovely time doing whatever it was you were doing. I found myself in bed for a couple of weeks with acute si‐ nusitis leading up to the Christ‐ mas festivities and although dis‐ appointed to miss out on so many of the lovely events I had planned to attend, I did get a chance to rest once I felt a bit better, reflect on the past year and muse over things to come. I chuckled to myself that I had prepared for a day of recording television, several appoint‐ ments and a charity commit‐ ment, all imperative, only to end up cancelling each one as I wasn’t well. Suddenly all my priorities had changed and my crucial list of tasks was now not that vital; and guess what: the heavens didn’t fall and the world went on just fine without me.
The truth is, if we’re well, all’s well.
It was a well‐timed reminder that none of us are essential so above work and charity and all else, we need to make sure we take care of ourselves. In retro‐ spect I think I only got poorly because I was physically and emotionally exhausted from a non‐stop year of ‘important’
things to do and my defences were depleted. This year I don’t want to be on automatic pilot at any time, nor programme so many things into any one day that none of them, nor I, get the attention deserved. This means I can only afford to dedicate my energy and time to
people and things that are truly worth my while; for the sake of my health if nothing else. We often put all our emphasis on work and others, not think‐ ing it necessary to take time for oneself, as if it were selfish or self‐indulgent. I think however that’s a misconception; it’s like
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the oxygen mask on a plane, if you aren’t breathing you won’t be able to help anyone else. Our personal well‐being therefore should be at least equally im‐ portant as our work or family. We ceremoniously ask each other ‘how are you?’ but under‐ stand that the question is a mere formality and that no one really wants to know. This may be the case, but at least we should know how we feel; we need to keep a check on our‐ selves; daily. We should all take a moment each day, or several moments, to consider not just how we feel in ourselves, but also evaluate constantly how we feel about the people and situations around us. If conditions are not optimum we should act accord‐ ingly; there and then, if we or it doesn’t feel right, do something about it because the truth is, if we’re well, all’s well. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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The digital nomad visa in Spain many obstacles because, al‐ though they will not enter the Spanish labour market, they will continue to work for a foreign company or offer their services to international clients while living in Spain. A non‐lucrative visa is an option that is best suited in these cases if they wanted to live and work in Spain, but it had the disadvantage that from the outset it did not al‐ low any type of economic activity to be carried out and there is no clear criterion in the interpreta‐ tion of the rule in this regard But when this new law is ap‐ proved (at the present time we do not when) all these foreigners will now have it easier, because with the new visa under the start‐ up law, they will find the perfect way to work in Spain.
CONSULAR MATTERS THERE is a new law currently be‐ ing proposed that is good news for foreigners who wish to telecommute from Spain, partic‐ ularly citizens of the United King‐ dom who wish to move to Spain following Brexit, but also Canadi‐ an, USA citizens, or any other non‐EU citizens or residents. It seems that in a very short time we will have a new law for start‐ups in Spain, and this one brings with it important develop‐ ments in immigration matters for the teleworkers. This future law aims to pro‐ mote the creation of new tech‐ nology companies, attract invest‐ ment and foreign talent, and turn the Spanish territory into a refer‐ ence centre for international en‐ trepreneurship. To achieve these goals, the
WORKING IN SPAIN: Will much be easier once the new law is introduced.
government proposes to offer a large number of tax incentives to start‐up companies and foreign
workers and create a new visa for digital nomads or teleworkers re‐ located to Spain.
Until now, many foreigners who want to telecommute or work from home in Spain face
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FIREWORKS: Being in a war zone could not have been worse.
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
Praise for Nora I have never written to a paper before but having read your latest ‘Breaking Views’ article just want to say thanks Nora, for keeping me amused for the past 12 years! You’ve brought a lot of cheer, many smiles and some out loud laughs. Speaking for myself, I’m well past the age for advice on how to live well, live my best life, what to
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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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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Speaking out loud @MINDFULTEENWORLD ON INSTAGRAM ARE you heading back to school or college with presentations looming? Are you a nervous public speaker? Are you terrified at the thought of standing in front of class with the fear of being judged or ridiculed? Do you worry about making a mistake, stuttering, or clamming up and not saying a word? Yes, we have all been there! You need to understand you are not alone. Everyone in the class you think are judging you, are probably feeling the same fear as you! So how can we overcome the fear of public speaking? Here are some tips and useful resource links to follow to overcome your fear! Remember the three Ps: Prepare, Practise, Present! Without these you will be more nervous. You’ll more likely stumble when you do not know what you are talking about, so prepa‐ ration is a must! Then you must prac‐ tise. Stand in front of a mirror and
read from your paper until memo‐ rised. Then practise without the pa‐ per, maybe in front of your family or friends. You could even record your‐ self on camera so you can analyse how it came across: Were you clear and loud enough? Were you looking around the room? Did you keep a steady pace? Make sure the nerves don’t take over and don’t rush. Keep it bright and engaging without sounding robotic! Once you have done all this, you will be more confident and ready to present. So, stand tall and keep your head up, posture is everything! Check out the amazing @warren_inspire_official on Insta‐ gram for more tips on overcoming fear of public speaking. It’s all about letting go of our inner egos and the fear of how we will look. Have a great week into the New Year and be the best version of you... you’ve got this! Alison, #Mindfulteenworld x To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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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 drinking as acidic foods and drinks can soften dental enamel, mean‐ ing 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, ultimately resulting in damaged teeth, increased sensitivity or tooth pain, and even potential‐ ly yellower teeth.
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Easy weight loss in 5 steps IT’S a new year, which means that many peo‐ ple will be getting 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 easily 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. Buy‐ ing a range of foods which are both healthy and that you really enjoy will make you far less tempt‐ ed to over‐eat. Similarly, try to make some of your favourite meals in advance and put them in the freezer, so you always have something you like on hand when you’re hungry. 2. Fibre As well as eating more fruit and vegetables
and generally reducing the calories you con‐ sume, getting enough fibre into 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 demo‐ tivated. Instead, stick to gentle exercise that you can easily fit into your day. This could be any‐ thing 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 impor‐ tant to make sure you add some treats in to your eating every week.
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 statement at your party but don’t want to damage your eyes, it’s im‐ portant to avoid getting any products in the eyes.
Champagne cork eye safety Now’s the time to celebrate, however popping a bottle of bubbly can result in the cork flying up to 50mph, which can have devastating conse‐ quences if it hits the eye . Specsavers Opticas recommends everyone has a sight test once every two years. To find out more or tobook your next appointment head to your nearest Specsavers Ópticas store or visit www.specsavers.es.
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BREAKING into a tour of the UK which sees them play 10 dates, the legendary Sister Sledge will shoot off to Mar‐ bella for one night to appear at the Marbella Arena in Nue‐ va Andalucia on Saturday July 30. They were originally due to perform at the same venue in July 2021, but this had to be postponed due to the ever‐ present pandemic and the dif‐ ficulty in travelling at the time. Marbella has a recent histo‐ ry of attracting some of the most exciting soul legends and following relatively recent con‐ certs by Kool and the Gang and The Jacksons, Sister Sledge promise to bring all that they have learned since their for‐ mation in 1971. Following the tragic passing of Joni Sledge in 2017, Sister Sledge’s legacy is now evolving as their extraordinary adult children take centre stage.
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Sister Sledge featuring Sled‐ gendary is a force to be reck‐ oned with! Under the vocal di‐ rection of founding member Debbie Sledge and the direc‐ tion of MD Dominic Amato, along with an ensemble of in‐ sanely talented musicians, the group has achieved a ‘Sled‐ gendary’ place in the enter‐ tainment industry. Specialising in Bringing the Party with the family’s classic hits, Debbie Sledge, Camille Sledge, Tanya Ti‐et, Thaddeus
Sledge and David Sledge make one funky family affair. In 2022, the family will con‐ tinue to deliver the message Nothing is Greater than Love, honouring sister Joni’s memo‐ ry and spreading joy and to‐ getherness that uplifts and cel‐ ebrates the gift of life. With the promise of a great show with support from local Soul Man Mr Maph and his band, tickets costing from €30 to €130 can be purchased via https://www.rocklounge.com.
MORE than 150 people who gave five star reviews to the Mumtaz Mahal restaurant in Coin can’t be wrong and their positive com‐ ments have made it the number 2 place to eat in Coin according to TripAdvisor. Many customers write that in their opinion, it is the best Indian restaurant on the Costa del Sol and praise the quality of the ser‐ vice and the cooking, whilst mak‐ ing special mention of the fact that it is so reasonably priced. Now established for more than 10 years it has become something of a magnet for those who like authentic Indian food and new customers keep being added to the number of local clients who return on a regular basis. This friendly establishment which has a terrace for use during good weather and a comfortable interior offers a wide selection of food, much of it suitable for veg‐ etarians, to eat in or take away. There is a special three‐course lunch menu available during the week and customers can of
MUMTAZ MAHAL: Probably the best Indian restaurant around.
course choose from the wide a la carte menu which offers all of the most popular dishes you would expect from a restaurant of this quality. If you can’t eat in, then a take‐ away menu is available and if you order by phone ask about the free delivery area. Open every day for lunch and dinner, the Mumtaz Mahal can be found at Urb El Rodeo, 29100 Coin and reservations or take‐ away orders are welcome if you call 952 455 599.
Classic humour SOMETIMES it appears that musicians and devotees of classical music may appear to take themselves too seriously but this will not be the case on Saturday January 8. The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra will be taking a tongue in cheek view of the works of such great com‐ posers as Beethoven, Mozart, Rossini and Verdi in an evening devoted to simple enjoyment of significant mu‐ sic played by professionals. There will however be plenty to entertain and amuse seasoned audiences as well as those new to the genre at the Malaga Congress Centre FYCMA with tickets costing from €10 to €15 on‐ line.
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Rockin Race Jamboree ROCKABILLY returns to Torremolinos after having to be postponed in 2021, but now bearing the title 28th Rockin Race Jam‐ boree it runs from February 3 to 6. Headlining the event is the Reverend Horton Heat and his band who will ap‐ pear with some 28 other performers at the Prince of Asturias Auditorium along with DJs and a classic car collection. The Reverend (real name James C Heath) has been performing for more than 30 years and apart from releasing a dozen albums, he has appeared with such bands as The Cramps and Sex Pistols after being proclaimed the Godfather of Psy‐ chobilly. Tickets for this ever‐popular gathering of fans of rockabilly or those just wanting to take part in a great few days of es‐ capism and music which started in the USA and moved to the UK and beyond cost €90 from the official website https://rockinrace.com/ where you can also find out about accommodation. Although all day tickets are already ex‐ hausted, the advance ticket pass, in addi‐ tion and subject to space and social dis‐ tancing give holders access to the exclusive pre‐party on Wednesday Febru‐ ary 2. Brush up your beehives, dust down your drapes and get to the Rockin Race Jamboree!
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A tribute to Frozen THE Origins of Ice, a tribute to Frozen, comes to Fuengirola this summer at what is probably the hottest time of year on the Costa del Sol. This is a musical for all of the family pro‐ duced by On Beat Pro‐ ductions from Madrid and is an original story featuring songs from Frozen, Frozen 2 and now from the Broad‐ way musical Frozen. It starts with a young girl Blanca pondering on the reason for cli‐ mate change and the sudden disappearance of ice and in her search for an explanation she comes across a snow‐ man who tells her a special story. This of course is the legend of the princess who can create snow and ice and the story
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MUSICAL TRIBUTE: All of the major characters.
gives Blanca some idea of how things could be changed for the better. The journey is full of adventures, dangers, love stories and above all the fantastic songs that pay tribute to the most important ani‐ mated film of all time in a moving, exciting and fun story ideal for families and suitable
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ON PIANO: Hermane starts the evening.
THERE will be two evenings of music with a real difference being held in Estepona on February 11 and La Cala de Mijas on February 12. ZENsacional is the brainchild of composer Hermane who will take his audience on a spec‐ tacular journey through colourful musical land‐ scapes, intended to free the mind as well as the body. In the past this musical extravaganza has been held in the open air with members of the audience invited to bring exercise mattresses with them so that they can lie in the sun and become part of the musical event. For these two shows however, the venue
will be the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre in Es‐ tepona and the Las Lagunas Theatre in Las La‐ gunas de Mijas with tickets for each concert costing just €10 via www.eventbrite.com. The show will start with the composer play‐ ing on a grand piano and gradually new instru‐ ments will be introduced including hand pan, cello, saxophone, percussion and a choir singing in a variety of styles incorporating: Cuban, Gospel, Opera and African rhythms. This will certainly be a different experience for many and plans are underway for a series of future concerts to be held along the Costa del Sol.
for all ages. There will be just one performance at the bullring in Fuengirola starting at 9.30pm on Saturday July 16 with tickets available via https://tauroemocion.e s/ at prices ranging from €15 to €30, but if you book before Jan‐ uary 6, discounts may be available.
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EACH municipality on the Cos‐ ta del Sol has taken a different view of how best to deal with the Three Kings and their Cav‐ alcades. Some like Marbella have de‐ cided to hold static events with parents having to book time slots in either Marbella centre or San Pedro Alcantara to view the displays, whilst Torremoli‐ nos has cancelled the parade, but the Three Kings will go out to greet the children. In Fuengirola, the Three Wise Men will arrive by heli‐ copter at 10.30am and follow a route through the town with‐ out floats. They will be escorted by vehicles from the Police and Fire Brigade before the event begins in the Plaza de España, where families will be able to attend. For Benalmadena, a decision has been made to allow par‐ ents and their youngsters to go to the Puerto Deportivo to cheer their Kings as they arrive
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The Kings will be there.
at 10am as usual by boat on January 5. According to the councillor for the Port Encarnación Cortés “The event will have all the necessary health security mea‐ sures in the face of the pan‐ demic to avoid new infections, the use of a mask being mandatory, and the arrival of the public will be organised in three different queues to guar‐ antee their safety.” The council has obtained 1,000 specially branded back‐ packs containing gifts which will be handed out to the chil‐ dren in lieu of the throwing of sweets.
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DAVID WORBOYS IN these uncertain times, you might be comforted if I remind you that the heaviest drinking professionals are surgeons, airline pilots and taxation as‐ sessors. But, as we have to wait seven years for an opera‐ tion, are never likely to travel abroad again and are not cur‐ rently making profits, it may not be uppermost in our thoughts. So, I began to won‐ der. How do oysters make love? Well, the procedure is prosa‐ ic rather than romantic. The male (if you can differentiate), somehow shoots sperm into the sea hoping that some of it will be seized by a female’s gills and fertilised. He might be ex‐ pected to feel pretty humiliat‐ ed if all his output is either re‐ jected or is grabbed by an unsuitable girl. But he won’t be bothered because he doesn’t have a brain or a central ner‐
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vous system. He just has 10 neurons. Of marginally more practical interest, the fairy‐fly, although smaller than a grain of salt, has a brain containing 7,400 neu‐ ron cells. It can sense a menac‐ ing encroachment and dodge away from it, but that’s about it. The brain of an ant contains 250,000 cells. It has a sense of
direction and can drag objects or other insects several times its size and weight. The ant is industrious and socially aware. Insects can sense, see or hear, they can move and change direction and decide what and when to eat. Animals can remember friends, make and change plans and be trained to copy or perform cer‐
tain activities. They can all pro‐ create. Most humans do have a brain, although I sometimes wonder. It contains 170 billion cells, including 85 billion neu‐ rons (nerve cells which com‐ municate with other parts of the body). There are some 37 trillion cells in the entire hu‐ man body. Humans alone can invent things, learn languages, anal‐ yse diets, fly to Mars, build cities, serve aces, run business‐ es and direct movies. No other animal comes anywhere near for ability and achievement. For example, there is no record of a dolphin having invented X‐ ray or a pelican discovering Australia. No kangaroo has played for Arsenal and there are no Michelin‐starred hye‐ nas. We alone have the means (and the will) to kill any species from the blue whale to the
mosquito, including the giraffe, the hippopotamus and, of course, each other. Today, there are other things to ponder, apart from Covid, climate change, Taiwan and Ukraine. For example, I learned last week that the world’s biggest cave, Hang Soon Doong in Vietnam, is nine kilometres long and 200 metres high. You need to know that to impress your neighbour. Picasso’s full name is Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomucena Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la San‐ tisima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruiz y Picasso (23 words). Next time you are in a ski‐lift with Boris Johnson this could be a useful topic of discussion.
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CARS WANTED
BUY & SELL
BUILDING SERVICES JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Bathrooms / kitchen reforms, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, maintenance. Give us a call no job too small. 692 207 799 / 645 559 423 (294590)
ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (294581)
CARS FOR SALE
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R.K.S PROPERTY SERVICES Kitchen & Bathroom specialists. Full reforms. Plastering, Tiling & Plumbing services. Established 2005. 634 315 264 / 634 345 118
METALWORK NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed. Reliable. 17yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/WhatsApp 655 040 648 (294748)
CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)
CARE SERVICES
CHILDREN & FAMILY STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY? Lacking sleep? Challenging child behaviour? Stressful home life? Experienced and UK qualified, offering advice on all things parenting including sleep packages. Contact Janette www.maatfami ly.com, info@maatfami ly.com +34 602 472 460 (294228)
SWINGLES CASAS SL. For all your building needs. Visit www.swinglescasas. com for more details or call 635 999 765 / 666 960 262 (292511) PLUMBING & GENERAL BUILDING All your plumbing needs. Bathroom, kitchens, tiling & painting. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Glen 669 073 773 or Paul 642 098 115 (294773)
IMAGINE you can speak Spanish in no time with me 647 103 430 (294757)
QUALIFIED CARER to assist the Elderly. Fully Legal with DBS. References available. Call 643 913 007 (294949)
GENERAL BUILDER, Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available (294356)
CHIMNEY SERVICES CARAVANS CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)
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THE Ark Christian Church. We meet at The Ark Christian School, Calle Río Darro 2 y Plaza Juncal, 29651, Mijas Costa (The road behind the Mijas Aquapark)on Sundays at 11.00am. Pastor, Andrew Seale Tlf 682 713 491 w w w. t h e a r k s p a i n . c o m (293850)
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HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS, FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL houseclearance man@hotmail.com (293619) PRIVATE collector will buy your Gold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
CALAHONDA: Encounter Church (Elim), Family church with kids activities, Iglesia San Miguel, Sundays 4.30pm, Rev. David Hodgson, 695 115 496 (10012)
CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (293053) APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (293804)
CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627. (10011)
LEARN Spanish easily. Enjoy online classes in the comfort of your own home. All levels, conversational or just to improve your level. 630 079 920 (294582)
CLEANING&MAINTENANCE
DESIGNS & SIGNS SIGNS all type of 3D letters and light boxes, full CNC cutting services , large and small format printing like posters , roller banners , business card and flyers, we create your corporate identity, logos, real estate boards, decoration items for homes and offices. We cover the Coast and delivery. 951 310 395 / 665 804 321 info@eye print.es (295065)
DOMESTIC APP REP DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (293053)
DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655)
ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (290739)
CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. www.de satorosclearflow Facebook: De satorosClearflow (294767)
CONEJO CLEANING & Property Management. Est. over 25 years. Rentals management, one off cleans. New Property set up service. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 www.cone jocleaning.com (293382)
LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (293499)
Starlight Cleaning Services. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a professional Chimney Sweeping service. 682 636 451 www.starlight-spain.com (293737)
DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators. All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities. Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction. Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rainbowpinturas.com (293975) ATD DECOR. British Painter. 30 Years’ Experience. Punctual. Great Rates. Call for free quote. 603 132 783 Facebook: @ATDDecorMala ga (294436)
ELECTRICIAN
FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE/WANTED WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
FUNERALS
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FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (294581)
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-profes sionals.com (291784)
IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (292929)
GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (292658)
GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (292236)
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GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)
GOLF FOR SALE FULL set of irons never used, plus ping putter. Offers for the lot. 625 908 687 (293391)
GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality. 952 663 141 / 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (293903)
HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95. Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbel la.es 609 347 086 (293618)
INSURANCE
CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (292480)
THERAPIST EMOTIONAL THERAPIST SABINE Spiritual one to one Reading, family constellations. Proficient & Professional. 18yrs experience. Call / WhatsApp 622 825 153 (293839)
HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas. Top Quality. 952 663 141/670 409 759. info@envirocarespain. com www.envirocares pain.com (293903)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year war-
6 - 12 Jan 2022 ranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)
HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (292436)
HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (294581)
INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygateinsure.com (291234)
LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOF SPAIN.COM CONTACT DAREN
LAWYERS
MISCELLANEOUS GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (292598)
MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (293466)
MOTORING FOR SALE – RAPIDO motorhome / Fiat Ducato 2.3L, 2006, 80,0000 miles, RHD, 2 berth, shower, toilet, heater, water boiler, fridge, gas hob and TV. Leather swivel seating. Good condition. MOT April 2022, good service history. Presently in Malaga. £22,995 ono. Enquiries +44 7921 905209 (293901) SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com
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MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars.com NEW Cars and SUVs coming soon please check our web page billbradycars. com. CONVERTIBLE Automatic / Diesel Mercedes SLK 250 CDI. 2012 R:H:D: With service history 96’000 Klm. ( 60’000 Mls ) New ITV. ( MOT ) Health forces this sale this car is immaculate for year yes the price is correct at only 14’995€ 952838842 608950221 billbradycars.com AUTOMATIC / Petrol Opel Zafira seven seats (top of the range ) 2016 One private owner full service history 23’000 Klm. ( 15’000 Mls ) bluetooth, parking sensors front and back, sat-nav, alloy wheels and lots of other extras massive saving at only 14’995€ 952838842 608950221 billbradycars. com PART EXCHANGE AUTOMATIC Ford Focus 1.6 Inj. 2004/5 with only 55’000 Klm ( 35’000 Mls ) Climate control, alloy wheels, electric pack just been serviced and new tyres a very scarce car (why rent at their prices) its only 4’995€ 952 838 842 608950221 billbradycars.com. W E A R E currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)
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CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (293920) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (293789)
WANTED
MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDINGPLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (293731)
NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. RYA VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (294950)
PASSPORT RENEWAL ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (293389) WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739)
IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email c a r s i n s p a i n @ l i ve . c o. u k (290739)
UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)
PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (293982)
PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (294546)
PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320)
ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact ani mexfoundation@ gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is now open again to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horseres cuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on
which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)
PROPERTY
WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella. com (291563) MIJAS countryside townhouse. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking. 800€. To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529)
PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call an let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (290739) WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (293698)
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PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (294737)
PLUMBING
PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655)
CLASSIFIEDS
WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (291563)
PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (292246) WWW.INTERMARBEL LA.COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email info@in termarbella.com (291563)
PROP MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com (293737)
BANUS 135sqm 3 bedroom apartments by Marina. 60sqm Private Garden. Pools, Garage. Long term. bravoelezovic@gmail.com Owner: 34 637 439 222 (294946)
REMOVALS/STORAGE MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (289055) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (293603) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL gary moveit@yahoo.co.uk (293196) JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (293747) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)
CLASSIFIEDS STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Marbella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291053)
ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931
SERVICES FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)
www.euroweeklynews.com SITUATIONS VACANT DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS wanted for Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. One day per week. Must be legal to work in Spain, have own transport, know the areas and be reliable. Please send CV with covering letter to Martyn by email mab021262@gma il.com (292475) WE ARE looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about sales and building relationships. Basic plus commission. Please apply at admin@horizoncurren cy.com (294426)
SITUATIONS WANTED PROFESSIONAL reliable transportation and van driver with sales experience available. Full knowledge of the coast and Gibraltar. Fully legal, autonomo, speaks fluent Spanish. Contact 640 661 885 (294139) EDUCATED LADY, seeking for a job as house keeper, companion, babysitter, …… Fluent English & Spanish – Tel 624 486 469 (294225)
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SITUATIONS VACANT
SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water heating: free hot water. All areas covered. High quality. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@envirocare spain.com www.Envi rocarespain.com (293903)
SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat in The Winter To Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetint ing.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosanna carmella@hotmail.com (293734)
SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678791495 / 952756168 www.sparklenripple.net (288721)
6 - 12 Jan 2022 WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating. 619 246 372 / w w w. w e s t a r p o o l s . c o m (292579) SWIMMING Pool Heating Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 952 663 141/670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com. www.en virocarespain.com. Quality guaranteed (293903)
TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpedrotrans lations@gmail.com (293783)
TV & SATELLITE REPAIRS – TVs, Plasmas, LCDs, Digi-Boxes, Video, HiFi & microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 years’ experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201 (294747) REPAIR/SETUP: British TV Channels, Smart TV, Satellite, Firesticks, Wireless Networks, Internet, Radio, CCTV. Andrew: 711 021 678 www.costaelectronicsolu tions.com (294758)
UPHOLSTERY ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 ac servs@outlook.com (290739) CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service. Family run. Cleansol 952 930 861 / 607 610 578. 10am - 10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437) UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (290739)
WINDOWS DREAM Windows & Building Services UPVC windows & doors. High quality at great prices 15yrs on the coast. All work guaranteed. Also offer Aluminium windows, Mosquito screens, Persianas, Glass replacements, shower screens & much more. Call us on 619 604 562 dreamwindow1@out look.com (294545)
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack THERE are a number of car makers offering a sin‐ gle model with self‐charg‐ ing hybrid, plug‐in hybrid or pure electric power‐ trains. For those not yet con‐ vinced to go fully electric then self‐charging hybrids are the most practical, with no range anxieties and no plug‐in issues. The UK government’s lamentable indecision on what hybrid vehicles can continue to be sold after 2030, when conventional‐ ly powered new car sales will be banned, means we have no idea what will be available to buyers. So if full electric is not a practical proposi‐ tion, and for many it certainly isn’t, then you have a limited time to make your mind up. One of the
Kia Niro HEV Facts at a Glance Model: Kia Niro ‘3’ HEV Engine: 1.6 GDi Gasolina (Petrol) electric hybrid Gears: 6-Speed DCT automatic Price: €33,066/£27,865 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 11.1 seconds/Maximum Speed 162 kph (101 mph) Economy: 5.20l/100km (54.3 mpg) Combined driving (WLTP) Emissions: 119 g/km (WLTP) Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
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ACCORDING to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), current traffic regulations 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 penalised. The Ministry of Health is known to have drawn up a draft in which it proposes, ‘be‐ fore the year 2023’, to increase taxes on cigarettes and their derivatives. It also plans to in‐ crease the number of smoke‐ free places, so that it is not pos‐ sible to smoke in cars, or fix generic packaging on cigarette packets. Data indicates that lighting a cigarette requires 4.1 seconds. This implies that, while travel‐ ling at 100kph, 113 metres are covered without paying full at‐ tention to the road. The DGT states that 60 per cent of acci‐ dents, and 30 per cent of fatali‐ ties are caused by distractions, and smoking is a frequent cause of distraction. The Traffic Regulations indi‐ cate that ‘the driver of a vehi‐ cle is obliged to maintain their own freedom of movement,
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No smoking the necessary field of vision, and permanent attention when driving, to guarantee their own safety, that of the rest of the occupants of the ve‐ hicle and of the other users of the road’. However, smoking is not prohibited.
In May 2018, coinciding with World No Tobacco Day, the DGT pointed out, “Smoking while driving is not prohibited, but we recommend not doing it, because it can be distracting. And if children travel, less, for health reasons.”
most popular cars with multiple eco options is Kia’s Niro, with prices starting from €30,503/£25,705 for the self‐charging hybrid, €36,863/£31,065 for the plug‐in version and €39,035/ £32,895 for full electric. Buyers will find, not just with Kia but all car makers, that any kind o f
hybrid or electric model comes at a price premium over conventionally pow‐ ered cars. That will hope‐ fully come down as 2030 looms closer. You certainly get plenty of standard equipment for your money with Kia. The Niro’s exten‐ sive list includes alloy wheels, 10.25” touch‐ screen, navigation, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and Bluetooth, reversing cam‐ era, smart cruise, auto dimming rear view mirror, auto lights and wipers and rear privacy. With a raised ride height the Niro lacks the boxiness of some designs and has the usual Kia feel‐ ing of quality and solidity of build on both the exterior
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and interior. There’s a good range of adjustment for both the driver and passengers with plenty of space in terms of both leg and head room. Power switches be‐ tween petrol and electric automatically, or even us‐ es both, with selectable driving modes. The dual clutch automatic gearbox is one of the better sys‐ tems being smooth and lacks overtly racing engine revs and lag, unless under hard acceleration. The Niro acquits itself well for this type of car and is pretty refined too with decent rather than exceptional performance, but economy and emis‐ sions figures are good. Overall the Niro is trans‐ port, more than any kind of motoring inspired nir‐ vana, and none the worse for it. If you had to be in your car every day, then the Niro is a nice place to be whether for work, family or both. It offers all the creature comforts you need for long days behind the wheel.
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New year recruiting drive CLUBS throughout the southern costas are using the seasonal festivities to at‐ tract new members. Many will have ‘over‐indulged’ during the past few weeks and added a ‘few’ kilos to their weight. Walking football is an ideal opportu‐ nity for Over 50s to shed these kilos and has physical and mental health benefits. Don’t be fooled, although it’s walking football you can walk at a fast pace and will quickly lose the kilos and get fit at the same time. Most clubs have social activities and there is always a ‘refreshment’ and bit of banter afterwards.
These are some of the walking foot‐ ball clubs and their session details: • ASTON VIÑUELA (Campo Viñuela by the Lake) Thursdays 18.00 to 19.00 • BOCA SENIORS of COMPETA (Cam‐ po de Football A Mullor Bernabeù, Com‐ peta) Mondays 17.00 to Finish • MALAGA WFC (El Cañadon, Coin Road,Mijas Costa) Tuesdays 19.00 to 21.00 • NERJA NOMADS (Parque Verano Azul, Nerja) Sundays 11.00 to 12.30 • WALKING DEAD (Finca Naundrup, Calahonda) Wednesdays 19.00 to 20.00 • WFC CALAHONDA (Finca Naundrup Calahonda) Mondays and Fridays 10.00 to 11.00
• TORROX TORNADOES (San Roque Stadium, Torrox Pueblo) Sundays 08.45 to 10.00 Full details and contact numbers at walking footy.com, www.wfai.info, and on Club Facebook Pages. In other news the Walking Football Association of Iberia (WFAI) held their second committee meeting on Tuesday evening, January 4. Among items on the Agenda were the rules and constitution, the Iberia Cup, and the International Tournament to be hosted by WFAI this year. More details in next week’s Euro WeeklyNews. Make sure you get your copy.
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.