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Urban art THE proliferation of ugly graffiti through‐ out parts of Palma is considered to be a blight on the city and is expensive to re‐ move. Many of those who are caught in the act or identified later are considered legal mi‐ nors which means that the punishments avail‐ able to the authorities are restricted. Palma Council has decided therefore to take a course of educa‐ tion rather than com‐ plete eradication and on Sunday January 9 will run an urban art workshop in Sa Riera Park which will be led by the artists Durban, Sone and others with music supplied by DJ Manu C. This workshop will introduce the new space of urban art that has been created in the park which aims to help prevent the pro‐ liferation of vandal graffiti in Palma. Next to the Sa Riera amphitheatre, areas have been created where it will be possi‐ ble to create graffiti which will be main‐ tained for a period of time and then re‐ moved. These Ephemeral art murals are part of a se‐ ries of improvements that have been made to the park as part of the renovation plan.
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Public restraint NEW YEAR’S EVE was faced with considerable trepidation by the authorities on Mallorca due to the increase in infections and the fear that there could be uncontrolled get togethers. In the event, the majority of large events were cancelled and there were only minor problems of compliance with Covid-19 regulations, such as poor signage of capacity, lack of social distancing or poorly worn masks. There were police and council patrols keeping an eye on events and there was just one illegal party broken up and two premises closed for breaches of the regulations. All in all, this was considered a major success and the Balearic Government went out of its way to publicly thank those living on the island for acting so responsibly and still managing to enjoy themselves. It is believed that this show of restraint by the majority will ensure that figures of infection will not suddenly spike.
BALEARIC WATERS: Include delicate marine life.
THE Balearic Government has urged the gov‐ ernment of Spain to support on an interna‐ tional level its proposal to declare the waters around the Balearic Islands a particularly sen‐ sitive marine area (ZMES). Based on precedent in other parts of the world such a decision would include measures to prevent, reduce and control marine pollu‐ tion by ships. The Governing Council Agreement has therefore encouraged the State Executive to study and submit a proposal in this regard to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the specialised agency of the United Nations that promotes safe, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable maritime transport. The International Maritime Organisation ful‐ fils this mission by adopting standards of mar‐ itime protection and safety, efficient naviga‐ tion and the prevention and control of pollution caused by ships, as well as by consid‐ ering related legal matters and the effective implementation of instruments of this organi‐ sation so that they are applied universally and uniformly.
In this context, the Mediterranean Sea is one of the busiest sea routes in the world and is the gateway between Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal. Consequently, the waters surrounding the Balearic archipelago play a very important role within international maritime transport that can have an unfavourable impact on the ma‐ rine and coastal environment and human health. A particularly sensitive marine area, accord‐ ing to the resolution adopted in 2005 by the International Maritime Organisation, is one that should be subject to special protection, in accordance with the measures adopted by this United Nations body, in attention to its impor‐ tance for the recognised ecological, socio‐eco‐ nomic or scientific characteristics, if these char‐ acteristics may be damaged as a result of international maritime activities. The Balearic Government considers that the Spanish Government should submit an appli‐ cation to the IMO to have the Balearics de‐ clared as having particularly sensitive marine areas, in accordance with international regula‐ tions.
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RULES FOLLOWED: Checking on New Year’s Eve.
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The language of love THE first episode of new Channel 4 series The Lan‐ guage of Love was aired on January 4 and promises to be a cut above the average dating show as it brings to‐ gether 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 to‐ gether don’t know each oth‐ er’s language. It’s an absurd idea in many ways, but perhaps re‐ flects the fact that there
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Ricky Marino and Davina McCall present the show.
have been many holiday ro‐ mances between tourists and locals who despite hav‐
ing a language barrier man‐ age to get by. The big problem of course
is if any couples do fall in love what will happen to them when the show is over, do they simply walk away from each other, 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 like‐ able option if you have nothing better to do than laugh at the often‐unintend‐ ed slips when trying to speak a language that you don’t know or even under‐ stand.
Mallorca Day ON December 31, the Consell de Mallorca celebrates Mallorca Day in homage to the entry of James I the Conqueror in Madina Mayurqa (the current city of Palma and capital of Muslim Mallorca in the 12th century) on the last day of the year in 1229. Clearly the celebration had to be more restrained than in the past but the president of the Consell de Mallorca, Catalina Cladera and many politicians, mayors and councillors representing different munic‐ ipalities took part in the socially distanced event. The procession headed towards Palma Cathedral where the anthem of Mallorca, La Balanguera, was performed and then Mass was celebrated presided over by the Bishop of Mallorca, Sebastià Taltavull. At the end of the ceremony, the procession re‐ turned to Plaça de Cort to remove the flag and La Colcada by Pere d’Alcàntara Penya was performed by Miquela Lladó and the children of the School of Music and Dance of Mallorca.
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Nine new centres WITH so much written over the past two years about the problem of obtaining non‐pandemic medical treatment, the Balearic Government has unveiled a multi‐million‐euro plan for Mallorca. It is budgeting more than €86 million to have work undertaken to build no less than nine new health facili‐ ties across the island start‐ ing during 2022. There will be health cen‐ tres in Buenos Aires (Pal‐ ma), Nuredduna (Arta) Pol‐ lensa, Son Ferriol (Palma) and Trencadors (s’Arenal de Llucmajor) as well as basic health units in Consell, Montuïri, Sant Joan and Santa Margalida. The Government has de‐
veloped a health infrastruc‐ ture plan that aims to im‐ prove and modernise the public health network and also to cover the health needs demanded by the residents of the neighbour‐ hoods of Palma and the municipalities of the Part Forana due to the popula‐ tion growth. For this reason, it is planned to build these nine health centres and basic health units, by replacing the current health facilities which have structural defi‐ ciencies that cannot be solved by carrying out ex‐ pansion and refurbishment works thus allowing for the authorities to expand the portfolio of services provid‐ ed.
More electric vehicles WATER company EMAYA is to benefit from almost €600,000 from the sustain‐ able tourism tax (ITS) which will allow it to introduce 24 new electric vehicles into its fleet as well as install the same number of charging points. So far 11 cars have been received with a further 12 vans due to arrive through‐ out January, with the last van expected next April whilst the charging points will be installed in Son Pacs. This is part of the compa‐
ny’s plan to electrify the en‐ tire fleet and these addition‐ al vehicles will see a reduc‐ tion of more than 30 tons of carbon emissions when compared to that produced by diesel and petrol. There is a joint project to electrify the fleet of water cycle areas presented to the Tourism Strategy Agency of the Balearic Islands by seven Mallorcan municipalities (Campanet, Inca, Manacor, Palma, Pollensa, sa Pobla and Valldemossa), budgeted at a total of €1,545,775.
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NIBS EXTRA Nominated ONLY opened in 2018, the Museum of Footwear and Industry of Inca has been included in the list of nom‐ inees to receive the Euro‐ pean Museum of the Year Award run by the Euro‐ pean Forum of Museums under the auspices of the Council of Europe.
Calvia hotels DESPITE fears that the hospitality industry in Calvia was in for a very tough time, information released by the local coun‐ cil shows that hotel occu‐ pancy in 2021was on aver‐ age at 65 per cent from June to October and hit 90 per cent in August and September.
Junior inoculations THE Balearic Health Ser‐ vice will shortly be open‐ ing its online booking ser‐ vice for children aged between five and eight years of age to receive their first vaccination against Covid‐19 and in Mallorca, 36,726 young people will be eligible for inoculation if their parents apply.
A few pennies more HAVING successfully bounced back from dis‐ grace, former politician and now highly popular author Lord Jeffrey Archer has announced through Instagram that he is back at his holiday home in Mallorca and is taking this opportunity to write his next novel whilst there.
Special interest BEING encouraged to re‐ pay a debt by giving oral sex is not illegal according to a court of Palma which was asked to convict a man for sexual harass‐ ment after he lent his for‐ mer sister‐in‐law €15,000 and then demanded fela‐ tio by way of interest.
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155 kilometre fundraiser
WHEN the majority of chari‐ ties had to curtail their fundraising at the start of 2021, New Zealander Sean Judkins who came to live in Mallorca in 2007 was having none of that! His wife Anita had suffered (and thankfully recovered) from cancer and the family which includes three teenage children received valuable as‐ sistance to cope from Cancer Support Mallorca so he was determined to help raise funds when money was tight. The Mallorca Odyssey, saw him running (21km), cycling (102km) and kayaking (17km) around the island and he managed to raise the incredible sum of €11,000+
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RAISING FUNDS: At the end of the Odyssey.
for the charity. This year, he’s taken things up a notch and is inviting indi‐ viduals and teams to take part in the Tramuntathlon which is a multi‐sport triathlon event based around the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Serra de Tramuntana. It’s not a race, it’s a non‐ competitive adventure for
Mallorca rocks this summer
THE town of Andratx is going to be a major centre of pop and rock this summer with an incredible seven concerts featuring American and British stars. Running from June to August at the Camp de Mar Golf you can see Classic Rock with Foreigner and Kim Wilde on June 14. July welcomes Bryan Adams on July 17 and Trevor Horn, producer and member of Buggles and Yes amongst many other on July 27. Then in August it’s the turn of the Boomtown Rats fea‐ turing Bob Geldorf (5/8), Blues Night with Tito Jackson and Chris Jagger (10/8), Tony Hadley one‐time front man with Spandau Ballet (19/8)
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The Boomtown Rats may play as a foursome.
and Richard Marx (25/8). The same entertainment company responsible for these concerts is also bring‐ ing international superstar Li‐ onel Richie to Mallorca and he will be playing the Plaza de Toros in Palma on the evening of July 22. Visit https://www.leg endsvip.com/ for full details of all of these concerts and to book tickets.
THE fifth Night of Wine was held in In‐ ca on November 20 with 15 wine pro‐ ducers taking part and attracting more than 400 people. As well as being a chance to promote local wineries, the event was also used to raise funds for local charities. A total of €1,500 was raised thanks to the event and on January 3, Activa’t Inca Business Association and mayor of
those who want to do some‐ thing positive and raise money to help the fight against cancer but it’s not for the faint heart‐ ed. Athletes will start in a kayak with a circumnavigation of Sa Dragonera, followed by a fur‐ ther four stages (two of cycling and two of running) as the Tra‐ muntathlon ends 155 kilome‐ tres later in the Tramuntanan
village of Es Capdella. Competitors will need to be self‐sufficient throughout the event which means organising their own navigation, trans‐ port, food and equipment needs ‐ no hand‐holding in this adventure! Alongside the challenge of completing a gruelling course on April 9 this year, another important goal of the event is to raise money for Cancer Sup‐ port Mallorca and increase awareness of the importance of regular check‐ups. It’s important to visit the website www.tramuntathlon. com to see all of the require‐ ments to participate and also to read about the fun run for children.
Supporting cancer charities THE Cala Nova Cancer Charity Shop in Palma got its Christmas underway with a visit from the choir of the Anglican Church who sang carols outside the shop and shared mulled wine and mince pies with customers and volunteers. The shops in Joan Miro Avenue 354 and San Agustin are a major source of income for the organi‐ sation which helps sup‐ port other cancer charities throughout the year but without staff their shops (one for general items and the other for furniture) cannot remain open. Volunteers are always needed to work from 10am to 2pm during the week and they are guaran‐ teed a chance to have fun,
Night of wine Inca, Virgilio Moreno met at the Tec‐ nomovil Peugeot headquarters in mu‐ nicipality to present a cheque. Tecnomovil Peugeot had been the main sponsors of the evening with oth‐ er local companies adding their sup‐ port.
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CHOIR: Everyone enjoyed the carols.
make new friends and help the community. The main shop has a fantastic hamper due to be raffled after Three Kings Day with all pro‐ ceeds going to children’s charity Aspanob, so if you want to win Champagne, wine, special chocolates and much more, get along and buy your tickets and also drop in to the Christ‐ mas pop‐up shop which remains open until today January 6, after which all takings will be given to supported charities.
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New Year’s cheer THE Llucmajor Council Social Services depart‐ ment arranged for 200 dinners to be prepared to be distributed on December 30 to users of social services in the municipality who are in a situation of special vulnerability. It was a council ini‐ tiative with the kind assistance of volun‐ teers and collabora‐ tors in order to ensure that all residents of Llucmajor could cele‐ brate New Year’s Eve. The dinner consisted of a starter, a main course and a dessert and was delivered at home to about 200 people between Lluc‐ major village, s’Arenal and the different ur‐ banisations within the municipality. In order to raise the funds, last November, a luncheon was held at Las Sirenas in which donations were given in order to purchase the basic ingredients for the dinner. The Club Nàutic de s’Arenal made one of its rooms in which to collate and bag the food available, while Las Sirenas provided the kitchen as dozens of volunteers took re‐ sponsibility for prepar‐ ing and delivering the food.
and finally... THERE are some 83 taxis in Palma specially adapted to make journeys comfortable for passengers with special needs. The Sustainable Mobility Area of Palma Council, in collabo‐ ration with the Local Police, has recently moved the station that covers adapted taxis which was located in Na Burguesa to the communications tower located in Bellver Castle. This transfer makes it possible to improve the coverage of the service and, at the same time, provide this facility with continuous monitoring and also guarantee the presence of qualified personnel who will take care of the proper function‐ ing of the station.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY: Received a cash injection.
Balearic Islands energy kickstart
THE Balearic Islands are to receive nearly €3 million of aid from the Ministry for the Ecological Transi‐ tion (MITECO) to imple‐ ment various thermal re‐ newable energy facilities in different sectors of the economy. The grant is part of the Recovery Transfor‐ mation and Resilience Plan (PRTR). The aim is to place ther‐ mal renewable energy sources into productive sectors such as industrial and agricultural but also to branch out into public sec‐
tor infrastructures and es‐ tablishments as well. The next stage is to make company actions in the residential sector part of this far‐reaching plan, so that they can contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy and remain com‐ petitive in a market more focused on this type of en‐ ergy. As major corpora‐ tions wish to move to‐ wards renewable energy, the cash injection will help the Balearic Islands keep pace with the direction others are heading in.
ON January 2, the Canary Islands Volcanic Risk Pre‐ vention Plan, Pevolca, de‐ cided that many resi‐ dents of the island could return to their homes on January 3. The decision affected between 900 and 1,000 residents who were previously evacuat‐ ed to safety after the vol‐ cano began erupting. According to Miguel Ángel Morcuende, the
technical director of Pevolca, 345 hectares of land that had previously been evacuated is now considered to be safe to return to. Morcuende advised re‐ turning residents that they should not access below ground levels in‐ cluding storerooms, base‐ ments and garages with‐ out gas measurements being taken. Residents
THE Three Kings Festival takes place on January 6 each year. But what does the festival stand for? The festival celebrates the arrival of the kings, Melchior from Arabia, Caspar from the Orient and Balthazar from Africa following the birth of Jesus Christ. The kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And that idea continues to run through the festival with the tradition of giving gifts and showering sweets on those who watch the annual processions. This is a fun festival enjoyed as much by the adults as it is by
have been advised to contact the authorities if gas readings are re‐ quired. The authorities have al‐ so recommended that residents be accompa‐ nied when they enter their homes. Homes should be ventilated for a minimum of 15 minutes before residents turn on the electricity to ensure their safety.
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the children, with all clamouring to collect sweets. Some people even bring umbrellas to shield against the rain of sweets or to catch them as they fall. For Spaniards the Three Kings or wise men is much the same as Santa Claus at Christmas, so on the evening of January 5 children should leave a clean pair of shoes outside their doors for the nocturnal visitors to fill with gifts.
Beach smoking ban
Taking reins
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.
ON January 1, France took over the six‐month rotating presidency of the European Union from Slovenia. To mark the event, both the Elysee Palace and the Eiffel Tower were illuminated in the colours of the EU flag. In an address to the nation, President Em‐ manuel Macron said: “You can count on my total commit‐ ment. To make this moment, which only occurs once every 13 years, a time of progress.” He continued, “A time of progress for the control of our borders, our defence, climate transition, equality between
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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 out‐ side when fireworks go off. Those who are kept indoors will often hide and shake with fear until the bangs subside. Charities such as RSP‐ CA and Help for Heroes in the UK have previous‐ ly 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 ef‐ fects 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 editori al@euroweeklynews.com women and men, the con‐ struction of a new alliance with the African continent, supervi‐ sion of the major platforms of the internet, and culture in Eu‐ rope. 2022 must be the year of a European turning point.” Macron faces a tough time with the spread of the Omi‐ cron strain across Europe and presidential elections coming up in May.
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UK nationals in Spain honoured TWO UK nationals in Spain were named in the New Year Honours List on January 1. Lloyd Milen Lloyd Milen served as Vice Consul in Alicante from 2008 to 2015, when he was appointed British Consul General in Barcelona where he is responsible for the UK Government’s relation‐ ships with the autonomous communities of Cat‐ alonia, the Balearic Islands, Aragon, and Andorra. This cooperation has been noteworthy during the Covid‐ 19 pandemic and the Balearic Government recently pre‐ sented Lloyd and his team with an award in
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recognition of this. Lloyd also supports the tens of thousands of UK nationals who live in the region and has led over 50 outreach events to help people continue living in Spain after EU Exit. He also spearheaded ‘Stick with your Mates,’ an award‐winning cam‐ paign to reduce the number of serious falls af‐ fecting young British visitors to the Balearics. In 2019, the number of falls and fatalities more than halved, compared to the previous year. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “Barcelona is Spain’s second‐largest city and a key partner to the UK on culture, tourism, and trade, so it is crucial to have a Consul General who can build the kind of relationships Lloyd has and represent and pro‐ mote HMG’s interests in northeast Spain and Andorra. Likewise, it is no understatement to say that without his exceptional efforts, thousands of UK nationals in Spain would find themselves in a much more difficult situation than they cur‐ rently do. Since the 2016 referendum, Lloyd has made it his priority to ensure that they felt lis‐ tened to. And in doing so, has worked closely with the Spanish authorities, ensuring close col‐ laboration, and solving problems as they arose. I, and the communities that he serves, are very grateful for his constant commitment to making a difference in their lives.” Lloyd Milen said: “Growing up as a gay kid in Middlesbrough, I never imagined I’d have the
role of Consul General in a city like Barcelona, nor that I’d receive an honour such as this. It tru‐ ly is amazing, and I hope it helps demonstrate to kids growing up and wondering about their fu‐ ture that anything is possible. It is also a reflec‐ tion of the amazing team I work with across the FCDO’s network in Spain. I’m truly thankful.” Pamela Twissell‐Cross After retiring to Spain, Pamela Twissell‐Cross became involved with the Royal British Legion as a welfare volunteer caseworker in 2011, becom‐ ing District Community Support Coordinator three years later. The voluntary role is almost full time, covering an area from the French border down to Almeria, including the Balearic Islands. Pamela works to identify potential beneficiaries and make them aware of the support that the RBL can provide. In 2020, Pamela and her team assisted 569 people with advice and RBL sup‐ port. HMA Hugh Elliott said: “As with most volun‐ tary organisations, the Covid‐19 pandemic has added to the RBL’s workload. I know how busy Pamela has been over the past two years, man‐ aging and supporting an increasing number of calls. Yet, despite the volume of work, Pamela treats each beneficiary as an individual, showing seemingly endless compassion and care. She is also a tremendous help to our consulate in Ali‐
cante, providing a level of support to prisoners, and welfare and hospitalisation cases, which we would not be able to offer alone. This honour is very richly deserved.” Pamela Twissell‐Cross said: “I feel very hon‐ oured to be nominated for this honour, let alone chosen. I do wish my parents were still here to see it. “I feel very privileged and excited as I under‐ take voluntary work to give back for the wonder‐ ful life I have had and expected nothing in re‐ turn. It would be impossible to achieve anything without the amazing team around me es‐ pecially the case‐ workers who support beneficiaries in so many ways and I can‐ not thank them enough for their sup‐ port, ideas and trust.”
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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
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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
and finally...
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.
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.”
1st double virus HEALTH authorities in Israel have announced the world’s first case of flurone, where a person is infected with coronavirus and flu at the same time. A young pregnant woman is believed to be the first person to be infected with both viruses at the same time. She tested positive at Beilinson Hospital in the city of Petach Tikva, Israel. The woman suffered from mild symptoms after diagnosis. Officials are now studying her case to determine what the effects might be and whether it causes a greater severity of the virus. They are also looking into what actions may need to be taken to prevent further cases. The report follows the health minister's offer on New Year’s Eve of a fourth vaccine dose for older people.
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More UK food disruption Trapped in Israel for 8,000 years A LEADING industry has warned of food supply disruption that is set to hit the UK in 2022 due to Brexit restrictions. The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) said that new border controls on EU plant and animal products could cause major de‐ lays at ports. New rules that came into place on Jan‐ uary 1 state that importers must make a full customs declaration for goods coming into the UK from the EU or other countries. In a measure that was introduced to cope with the disruption of Brexit, traders can no longer delay completion of full import cus‐ toms declarations for up to 175 days. BFFF chief executive Richard Harrow said: “Whilst the new UK rules will be introduced
FOOD SUPPLY: New rules coming into place.
in stages, we are concerned that not enough planning has been done to ensure the new requirements are understood by everyone in the food supply chain. “We remain concerned that January could be a fraught month for our mem‐ bers.”
Fear of prescription changes NEW UK government proposals mean free NHS prescriptions may be aligned with the state pension age of 66. Policy currently al‐ lows those between the ages of 60 to 65 to receive free medication. Even though some people in this age bracket might still qualify for free medica‐ tion if they are medically exempt, most people aged between 60 to 65 will have to start paying. Now, the average prescription in England costs £9.35 per item, including common medications for pensioners which can be
purchased over the counter. Those living in Scotland and Wales get free NHS prescriptions regardless of their age as their health systems are devolved to their separate governments. Age UK has launched a campaign in re‐ sponse to the change. Director Caroline Abrahams said: “The money the govern‐ ment raises if it goes ahead with this pro‐ posal will be easily outweighed by the addi‐ tional costs to the NHS if, as is predictable, some people fail to take their medication and become sicker, more quickly.”
Police officer dismissed A MERSEYSIDE police officer was dismissed from the force on December 29 for taking pho‐ tographs of himself at a murder scene where a teenager had been stabbed to death. PC Ryan Connolly was also found to have sent racist and homophobic images via WhatsApp while on duty. There were several disciplinary offences against Connolly over the six‐year period he served as an officer for Merseyside Police including sharing a picture of a Ku Klux Klan member, tak‐ ing photos of mentally ill people being sectioned by his unit, and photographing another offi‐ cer’s rear. He resigned in November before a disciplinary hearing was due to take place. Merseyside Police say he has now been formally dismissed from the post following a gross misconduct hearing. DCC Ian Critchley from Merseyside Police described Connolly’s behaviour as “de‐ plorable” and said it undermined the public’s confidence and trust in the police. THE news that vinyl sales are at their highest in 30 years will be music to the ears of older folk who remember the vinyl album and its rich sounds all too well. In 2021, sales were up 8 per cent on the previous year marking the 14th consecutive year of growth according to the British Phonographic In‐ dustry (BPI). More than five million vinyl albums were sold, the biggest number since the early 90s when Phil Collins topped the charts with ‘But Se‐ riously.’ Amongst the top selling vinyl albums were the ABBA reunion ‘Voyage,’ Adele’s
Vinyl revival
VINYL SALES: At their highest in 30 years.
comeback ‘30’ and Sam Smith’s ‘Seventeen going un‐ der.’ Also interesting is the comeback of cassette tapes with more than 190,000 sold
in 2021, up 20 per cent on the previous year. This is the highest number sold since 2003 when Now 54 was the big seller.
AN Australian man living in Israel has run into major issues regarding unpaid child support and now faces a travel ban of 8,000 years. Noam Huppert is said to owe £1.8 million to his ex‐wife and is not al‐ lowed to leave Israel un‐ til December 31, 9999 under an order issued by the courts. Huppert, 44, works for a pharmaceutical com‐ pany in the country. The court ruled he must pay 5,000 shekels (£1,200) a month for each of his two children and contin‐ ue to do so until their 18th birthday. 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 Israel,” Hup‐ pert said. Adding that he was one of many foreign na‐
tionals “persecuted by the Israeli ‘justice’ sys‐ tem only because they were married to Israeli women” and that he
was speaking out “to help others who may suffer this literally life‐ threatening experi‐ ence.”
Driving extension ACCORDING to the British Embassy in Madrid, the Span‐ ish Government has extended the grace period during which you can drive in the country with a valid UK li‐ cence. The new date is the end of February 2022. The Embassy has said that it is working with the Span‐ ish Government to achieve a long‐term solution so Brits who missed the registration deadline can exchange their licences without taking a test. However, this is by no means certain. The Embassy said “We recognise that the extension is relatively short, and therefore it is important that ‐ if it is imperative for you to drive ‐ you consider all your op‐ tions, which may include looking into taking a driving test now.” The extension applies to UK nationals living in Spain. Short‐term visitors can continue using their UK licence to drive in Spain without the need for an International Driv‐ ing Permit.
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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.
NEWS
Noel criticises ABBA Terror convicts
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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Tesla camera trap
A MOTORIST was caught keying a £50,000 Tesla by the car’s cameras. The
footage led to the first prosecution of this type in the UK.
Food alert in Spain DARK CHOCOLATE: May contain traces of dairy products.
THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has reported the withdrawal from the market of a Ferrero Rocher product. This is reportedly due to the presence of milk proteins not declared on their labelling, which could cause some type of reaction in allergy sufferers. It was the company itself that first detected the prob‐ lem, in one of its control mechanisms, and subsequently notified the health authorities of Catalonia about the issue. They, in turn, transferred the information to AESAN. Grand Ferrero Rocher Dark, is the product in question. It is made of dark chocolate, with hazelnuts. In addition, the company alerted consumers on its website about the pres‐ ence of traces of dairy in said products. They recommend‐ ed that consumers who have purchased this product, and who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to milk, should not consume it.
Anna Valente was caught out by the sensory cameras fitted on the car to help it drive itself should this be permitted in the future. Valente had been shop‐ ping at a retail park in Dorset. She parked her Nis‐ san Juke on the white lines of a parking spot and was not happy when she came back to find the Tesla parked close to her car. She used her keys to cause around £1,000 worth of damage to the vehicle. The owner of the Tesla commented: “When my wife arrived home and parked the car in the drive, I saw the scratch on the passenger door and asked what she had done to the car? “She had no idea. I took the hard drive out of the Tesla and plugged it into a computer and downloaded all the video files. I felt a bit like a modern‐day Sherlock Holmes when I found the incriminating footage.”
NEWS
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 decision, 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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The musician went on to add: “Belgian society can be happy that the right of
expression, the freedom to express oneself, has been respected.”
Platinum pub hours PUBS, clubs and bars could have extended opening hours next year to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since she ascended to the throne. The Jubilee celebra‐ tions will continue for a year throughout the UK, however, venues such as pubs may see a special benefit. According to government proposals, English and Welsh venues will be able to stay open for another two hours. Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly wanting to ex‐ tend licensing hours from 11pm to 1am from June 2 until June 4 during the bank holiday. The plans are intended to mark the ‘unprecedented mile‐ stone in national life’, and ministers are promising a celebra‐ tion mixing ‘ceremonial splendour’ with ‘technological dis‐ plays.’ Under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, Priti Patel is allowed to extend opening hours and can give per‐ mission for premises to stay open longer to mark occasions of exceptional significance. Ms Patel said of the proposal: “Her Majesty the Queen is an example to us all ‐ she has served the UK and the Com‐ monwealth with the utmost dignity, steadfastness and re‐ solve throughout her remarkable reign.”
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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.
FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Dubai meeting THE Spanish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates has been in discussion with the CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to see whether there is a role for Spanish companies to participate in projects involving clean and renewable energy and water
Loyalty repaid WITH effect from January 1, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) instructed UK insurance companies to ensure that anyone renewing their policy should pay no more than they would as a new customer in order to reward loyalty and make it less attractive for people to switch insurers annually.
Not sporting AMERICAN sportswear brand New Balance having won the right to terminate a distribution agreement with Experience Store, has confirmed all of its 22 stores in Portugal and Spain are to close during January and their entire workforce will be dismissed.
Bitcoin beaten ALTHOUGH Bitcoin receives the greatest amount of publicity and has seen a price rise of 65 per cent in 2021, this is small beer in percentage terms when compared to the 25 largest cryptocurrencies, seven of which have reportedly jumped more than 1,000 per cent.
Inflation rises EVERY month the Spanish Office of Statistics (INE) releases key figures concerning the country’s economy. December inflation figures have been revealed and thanks to significant increases in the price of electricity and food, the figure of 6.7 per cent shows the fastest growth since March 1992. Whilst higher inflation has hit most of the eurozone, this was more than 1 per cent above what was expected and although the European Bank and Bank of Spain keep saying rampant inflation is a short‐term matter, it currently shows no signs of slowing.
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$300 million
is the amount that French venture capital manager PAI Partners has borrowed to finance the purchase of Uvesco, the distribution group that owns BM Supermercados.
An unexpected Christmas bonus SANTANDER bank is desperately try‐ ing to claw back millions after they paid out to thousands of individuals and businesses in a huge Christmas Day blunder. In fact, £130 million (€155 million) was paid out to around 75,000 peo‐ ple and companies from around 2,000 accounts with the bank who were mistakenly paid for a second time on December 25. Financial experts now believe that the Spanish‐owned bank will strug‐ gle to get their money reimbursed because it has been sent to recipi‐ ents who belong to several other
banks such as Barclays, HSBC and NatWest. According to The Times, there are fears that some of those rival banks are not keen to give the money back because some customers would be pushed into their overdraft having already spent the money over the Christmas period. A Santander spokeswoman told The Times: “We’re sorry that due to a technical issue some payments from our corporate clients were in‐ correctly duplicated on the recipi‐ ents’ accounts. “None of our clients were at any
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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5.622,0 109,60 274,80 2.042,0 765,00 295,20 47,84 6.880,0 732,00 153,00 1.822,50 1.062,00 224,00 8.024,0 30,34 1.642,50 2.800,0 648,20 1.257,00 6.316,0 2.387,00 572,00 795,20 4.860,5 121,02 7,87 1.607,2 1.610,2 850,20 1.644,00 15,56 3.500,0 1.338,00 1.417,50 2.941,0 1.273,00 1.561,50 15.965,0 1.630,00 1.651,00 443,70 175,00 289,25 227,70 3.932,0 1.088,25 111,50 2.975,0 1.118,50
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Currency outlook: Emergence of Omicron rocks currency markets at the end of 2021
OMICRON VARIANT: Actually heped to reverse the downtrend in the euro currency.
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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
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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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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.
The digital nomad visa in Spain
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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 Kingdom who wish to move to Spain following Brexit, but also Canadian, USA citizens, or any other non‐EU citizens or resi‐ dents. 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‐
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.
WORKING IN SPAIN: Will much be easier once the new law is introduced.
trepreneurship. To achieve these goals, the 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 many obstacles because, al‐
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MORE RANTS & MORE USELESS BITS OF RESEARCH! 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
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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.
Happy Veganuary! IF you hadn’t heard, it’s Veg‐ anuary! A challenge that en‐ courages 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‐prof‐ it organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. Founded by Jane Land and Matthew Glover, the event was established to inspire people to adopt a veg‐ an 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
VEGANISM: Switch to a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
the betterment of the planet. Meanwhile, 53 per cent be‐ lieve plant‐based diets are healthier. 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. 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 recom‐ mended by the Spanish Agen‐ cy for Food Safety and Nutri‐ tion. Whether it’s for the planet, health benefits or for the ani‐ mals, many people will make the switch to a plant‐based diet this month, with Vegan‐ uary 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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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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#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
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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
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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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KNIGHTHOOD: Sir Tony Blair joins the top royal order.
Hi, you may already know that a widespread scam is going on regarding people selling items on Marketplace (Facebook). This is what happens: You place an advert selling your item, then receive a potential customer who is very interested in purchasing the item. But! They are at work, or a similar excuse and will arrange UPS or a similar delivery company to pick the item up and pay the asking price. This incurs costs, insurance, delivery etc. An example: I was selling an item for €50, but the additional costs made it €180. Which I would pay the insurance company. Then this would be refunded when the delivery arrives. Then you are asked for Visa details, hence the scam! I can especially see older persons falling for this. Happy New Year. Derek
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Years ago, it would have been unthinkable to ‘tempt providence’ by publicly planning for the future for any elderly royal, but for months there have been reports of all the celebrations planned for the 70th Anniversary of her Accession on February 6 this year. Hopefully she will continue to stay healthy and be around for some time, but with all of the stress and the fact that she won’t be supported by her husband, it must take its toll on a woman of her age. Here in Spain, things seemed to be quiet on the bad Royal news front and
much was made over the decision for the heir to the throne Princess Leonor to go to school in Wales, whilst the Queen continued to be admired for her exquisite taste in clothes. Back like a bad penny however is former monarch Juan Carlos who was in self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, but now seeing the collapse of some corruption charges against him says that he wants to return to Spain, ironically quoting the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht (which gave Gibraltar to Britain) to claim Sovereign Immunity. Such is life!
Barry J Morgan It’s the season they should have made him a dame, he seems to growing his locks in anticipation xx
Sheila Payne No way does he deserve any honour. He is a disgrace to his country not in my name.
Ian Forrest Can anyone name one honourable action of his during his time in number 10? I can’t think of anything. Or is the knighthood in recognition of his warmongering and breaking up the union of the United Kingdom.
Chris Hewitt His epitaph equals weapon of mass destruction.
Patrick Vicat Cole I mean. In 2022 there’s still someone caring for these awards? Who gives a f...!
Ruma Jordan Rewarding war criminals ... well the world really is upside down!!!
Raymond Brown Absolutely NOT. And he should do the only honourable thing he’s done in his life and turn it down!
Ron Mackay Don’t forget the comfort letters and get out of jail free cards to IRA terrorists.
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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
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THE DGT is clamping down on drivers and the way they conduct themselves while driving on the roads of Spain. One trait that most drivers have is that of sounding the car horn un‐ necessarily. In accordance with arti‐ cle 11.7 of the Gener‐ al Vehicle Regula‐ tions, all motor vehicles are re‐ quired to have a horn in‐ stalled to alert other drivers and pedestri‐ ans to danger if necessary. But, it also establishes the prohibition of using them without just cause or in an exaggerated way. Sounding the car horn at the wrong time can land you with an €80 fine. According to what is es‐ tablished by the General Directorate of Traffic, (DGT), there are only three very specific cases where blowing the horn is accept‐ able:
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warn the driver in front of you that you are going to overtake and pass in front of them. 3. If your vehicle acts like an emergency service To notify others of your presence when you pro‐ vide a service reserved for emergency vehicles, and therefore, you have priority to circulate. In this in‐ stance, you will need to sound your horn intermit‐ tently, in addition to turn‐ ing on your hazard lights.
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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Lukaku’s explosive interview TWENTY‐EIGHT‐ Y E A R O L D Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has really made his feelings known about his recent move to Chelsea, and how he be‐ lieves it has been a mis‐ take. After leading Inter Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years, he left and joined the reigning champions of Europe. Lukaku started well on his return to Stamford Bridge, bagging five goals in eight matches. Sadly, a run of injuries, then a bout of Covid, have seen him struggle over the last few months. Even when fully match fit though, Thomas Tuchel has left the big striker out of his team sev‐ eral times. Lukaku said, “Physically, I am fine. But I’m not hap‐ py with the situation at Chelsea. Tuchel has cho‐ sen to play with another system ‐ I won’t give up, I’ll be professional. I am
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not happy with the situa‐ tion but I am professional ‐ and I can’t give up now.” The Belgian added, “Now it’s the right time to share my feelings. I have always said that I have Inter in my heart, and I know I will return to Inter, I really hope so. I am in love with Italy, this is the right moment to talk, and let people know
what really happened. “I really hope from the bottom of my heart to re‐ turn to Inter, not at the end of my career, but when I’m still at the top level, to win more togeth‐ er. I want to apologise to the Inter fans, the timing of my words was wrong, what you did for me will remain forever,” Lukaku concluded.
The Dakar Rally begins FROM the outset of the 44th edition of the Dakar Rally, Nasser Al‐Attiyah, the Qatari driv‐ er in the Toyota, showed why he is this year’s favourite. The famous race started on Satur‐ day January 1, in Saudia Arabia, heading out from Jeddah to tackle a short 19km stage, which Al‐Attiyah covered in a time of 10 min‐ utes and 56 seconds. He crossed the finish line 12 seconds ahead of Spanish driver, Carlos Sainz, in the Audi. South Africa’s Brian Baragwanath, driving for the Century Racing team, came in third place, 36 seconds down.
From day one, the Qatari wanted to mark Al‐ Attiyah territory. The winner of three previous editions of the Dakar, in 2011, 2015, and 2019), he recognised in the previous one that winning his fourth title in Saudi Arabia would be some‐ thing “very important for him”. This was just the opening day of competi‐ tion, without any real surprises, before the real action gets underway. A 334km special stage awaits the drivers, and co‐drivers, starting and finishing in Ha’il. The tough arduous route, and consequently the navigation, will be the keys to achieving a good result.
Haaland may join LaLiga ERLING HAALAND, the young Norwegian interna‐ tional footballer is one of Eu‐ rope’s hottest properties, with many top clubs known to be clamouring for his sig‐ nature. Currently on the books of Bundesliga club, Borrusia Dortmund, specula‐ tion is rife that he will be leav‐ ing Germany this season. Haaland is hot property. They have reputedly offered their star player €30 million a year to stay. The January transfer window opened on Saturday, January 1, so, who knows. Meanwhile, Haaland has been spotted tak‐ ing a break in the famous Malaga resort of Marbella. He often visits the popular holiday destination, and his father is appar‐ ently a huge fan of the golf courses on the Costa del Sol. When stopped on the street and asked by some fans about his future, he reportedly told them straight, “I will play here, in Spain.” Real Madrid have long been tipped as the hot favourites to be Haaland’s next club, although there is talk that Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has already had talks with his repre‐ sentative, Mino Raiola. Raiola recently revealed that his client had purchased a house in Spain, and the Norway international has made no se‐ cret of his love for Spanish football in past interviews.