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Charging stations DENIA is to have four charging stations for electric vehicles. When selecting the lo‐ cations in different parts of the town, different factors had to be taken into account, including the amount of energy available, explained En‐ vironment councillor Maite Perez. More charging sta‐ tions are planned for the future, the council‐ lor said, and the town hall will apply for fur‐ ther grants when the next round of alloca‐ tions is announced by the Valencian Institute of Business Competitive‐ ness (IVACE). The charging points, which will be in use by the end of this month, are located in Avenida Marquesat, Calle Maria Ibars, Calle Jose Moncho Ferrer and Calle Musso‐ la, in Les Bassetes.
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MADRID MEETING: Valencian Community mayors discussed joining forces.
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Goodbye Armanello BENIDORM’S Plan Ensanche Levante project in the Armanello district will transform the resort’s last remaining tract of unde‐ veloped land. Plans for 20 hotels and at least 2,000 properties on 560,000 square metres of once‐rural land have languished for more than 20 years, but are gradually receiving the go‐ ahead from different local and regional administrations. According to the promoters, prior studies reveal that preparing and landscaping the terrain will require between €50 and €70 million while constructing the hotels, residential buildings and commercial areas will cost approximately €500 million. The project still awaits the Generalitat’s final decision, which is due to arrive this year, although once this has been received, building will not start until 2024.
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Chilly start to the day THE Teulada‐Moraira Fishing Club had a chilly start of two degrees on the River Jucar’s Section B3. There were only nine con‐
testants for their latest Winter League match, and with a very cold beginning to the day, temperatures never rose above nine degrees.
Plant a tree COINCIDING with Spain’s Tree Day, Villajoyosa plans to plant 420 trees and shrubs between 10am and 1.30pm on Sunday January 30. The activity in the Robella district at the site of the former mu‐ nicipal rubbish dump will be open to all those wishing to partici‐ pate, announced La Vilas’s Environment councillor Jose Carlos Gil. The different species of Aleppo pines, stone pines (which pro‐ duce pine kernels), kermes oaks, rosemary, esparto and sictus, are being provided by the regional government’s Environment department. “It will not be necessary to register beforehand to take part or to bring anything,” Gil said. “The town hall will pro‐ vide all the necessary tools and materials, together with a cistern lorry for watering the newly‐planted trees and shrubs.” His department has organised the tree‐planting session to as‐ sist the local environment by reforesting with native Mediter‐ ranean trees and plants, the councillor explained. “But no less im‐ portant, we want people to enjoy a family day together, while passing on a message of awareness, respect and the importance of caring for nature to the young,” Gil added. More information is available from 966 810 090 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 2pm) or the medio.ambi ente@villa‐ joyosa.com email address.
Some good‐sized fish were caught, with Steve Hartwell’s best‐of‐the‐day weighing in at 4.325 kilos, but although there were no dry nets, fish were far and few between until an hour before the an‐ glers were preparing to go. “Must have warmed up a little or was it the lunch break?” asked club secretary Jeff Richards Best total weight of the day of 22.775 kilos
went to Steve Hartwell on Peg 20 and between them, the club members caught 30 fish weighing 66 kilos, with several weighing more than four kilos. “We are a very friendly club and always happy to wel‐ come new members,” Steve said. For further information, contact Frank Povey on 966 490 338 or at frankpovey1@ gmail.com.
GOOD-SIZED CARP: Steve Hartwell with his 4.325-kilo ‘best-of-the-day.’
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Sun and Sand should unite BENIDORM’S mayor Toni Perez has urged the Valencian Community’s Sun and Sand municipalities to join forces. Perez invited 19 other Valencian Community mayors from tourist municipalities to a meeting during the Fitur tourism trade fair in Madrid. Despite the different political orientation of many of the mayors, practically all attended. “Confronted with the new challenges we all face, the best way to achieve our aims and reach our targets is by working hand‐in‐hand, unifying operations,” read the document that accompanied Perez’s invitation. The association’s objectives would include creating ‘a space for reflection and debate’ where members could share experiences and knowledge, progressing via common strate‐ gies adapted to each tourist destination. Thanking the may‐ ors who attended the meeting, Perez emphasised the op‐ portunities resulting from an alliance of the Valencian Community’s Sun and Sea tourist destinations. “We are cities, towns and municipalities used to attending ‐ in some cases all year round and in others at certain periods ‐ to a population much larger than the municipal Padron,” Perez pointed out. “This we can overcome with public and municipal efforts.” Following the meeting, Benidorm’s mayor argued that the future association would set an example of “public co‐gover‐ nance” and said he was convinced that this was the route to follow. “We have reached a moment of great transformation and the Valencian Community’s leading Sun and Sea destina‐ tions cannot get left behind,” Perez insisted. “The debate on funding is never‐ending, but at present there are great opportunities from Europe, via the Spanish and autonomous governments, which are directed at tourism,” he added.
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NIBS EXTRA Access given PEGO Town Hall is advanc‐ ing with its plans to make the Old Quarter a pedestri‐ an area. Municipal employ‐ ees have begun by in‐ stalling a retractable bollard in Calle de Antoni de Padua which will automatically descend to allow access to the vehicles of residents who live in the area.
Great designs JAVEA is making plans for a summer exhibition focus‐ ing on the life and work of the legendary couturier Cristobal Balenciaga who was born in San Sebastian in 1895, but moved to France in 1937. He died in Javea in 1972 where he had moved on his doctor’s or‐ ders.
All change AFTER almost eight months of modernisation at Benidorm’s principal tram station, passengers plan‐ ning to travel further on Line 9 will again be able to change trains there, region‐ al rail operator FGV an‐ nounced. At present they are having to do so at the Intermodal stop adjoining Benidorm’s bus station.
Free seats STATE broadcaster RTVE announced that tickets for the Benidorm Fest, which will select Spain’s Eurovi‐ sion entry, will not be put on sale but will be free invi‐ tations. These will be dis‐ tributed to Eurovision fan clubs OGAE and AEV, spe‐ cialised media sectors, Benidorm Town Hall, the Generalitat and RTVE.
No solution COASTAL authority Costas raised objections to Calpe Town Hall’s plans to reha‐ bilitate the dilapidated and abandoned Club de la Man‐ zanera located at the wa‐ ter’s edge and designed by the late architect Ricardo Bofill. The proposed retain‐ ing wall “is not a solution,” Costas said, which also criti‐ cised access plans.
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Economic and emotional recovery Maroto’s
TOURISM is fundamental to the Valencian Commu‐ nity’s economic and emo‐ tional recovery, Generali‐ tat president Ximo Puig declared. January 20 was Valen‐ cian Community Day at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid and the regional president accompanied Tourism minister Reyes Maroto as she visited the region’s stands. “After a 2020 of emer‐ gency, a 2021 of resistance, 2022 will be a year of pow‐ er,” declared Puig who has set the target of returning tourism to its “extraordi‐
A policeman’s lot is so busy JAVEA’S Local Police were re‐ quired to take action 9,083 times during 2021. This was 10 per cent more than the previous year, re‐ vealed the force’s chief superin‐ tendent Jose Antonio Monfort. Forty‐one per cent of the Lo‐ cal Police’s involvement with the public last year ‐ on a total of 3,617 occasions ‐ centred on law enforcement, said the po‐ lice chief, who explained that a 40 per cent increase in com‐ plaints about noise was partly responsible for the increased number of times officers were needed, especially in summer. Another 1,684 callouts ranged from health emergen‐ cies, opening up locked proper‐ ties, supervising persons living alone, dealing with Diogenes Syndrome (homes overflowing with rubbish and collected items) and animals. Traffic control, road accidents and fines were responsible for 1,819 Local Police actions.
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MADRID MEETING: (r to l) Ximo Puig, Francesc Colomer, Reyes Maroto and Toni Perez.
nary 2019 figures.” This would be a year of emo‐ tional recovery “in which tourism plays a fundamen‐ tal part,” he pledged. All the signs were posi‐
tive, Puig continued. “In 2021, around 20 million tourists visited the Valen‐ cian Community, with in‐ ternational tourism in‐ creasing by 47 per cent
and national tourism by 45 per cent,” he said. “Em‐ ployment has also recov‐ ered, despite the uncer‐ tainty.” The Generalitat president stressed that the regional government had provided a total of €463.3 million in aid and grants to the tourism sector through different programmes. “The 186 regional firms present at Fitur are our best,” continued Puig, who is championing the use of EU funds to focus on the digitalisation and sustain‐ ability of a sector that is achieving further recogni‐ tion of its excellence.
Watermill visits
ALFAZ’S Culture and Her‐ itage department will be or‐ ganising another conducted tour of the Moli de Manec watermill in February. “This activity has been very well‐received,” ex‐ plained Culture and Her‐ itage councillor Manuel Casado, who announced that the next visit is sched‐ uled for Sunday, February 20. “It is held in the open air for small groups with ses‐ sions in English, and details the history of the mill which was used to process flour in the Carbonera area,” he said. The mill, which was built between the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th, had an upper floor with living quarters for the miller and his family, with the machinery and equipment below. Alicante University has
and finally... STARRING ROLE. Campello is another of the Costa Blanca mu‐ nicipalities finding fame as an ideal setting by film and television production companies. Tourism councillor Marisa Navarro revealed during the Fitur international trade fair in Madrid that Campello had been cho‐ sen last year as a location for six productions that included full‐ length films, short films and television series. Thanks to the efforts of Film Office El Campello, the town and its beaches are also expected to feature in another 14 produc‐ tions this year, Navarro revealed.
created a virtual reconstruc‐ tion of the mill’s surround‐ ings and machinery which allows visitors to ‘enter’ the installations, learning how the grain was transformed into flour, and tracing the route taken by the water
that was used to power the mill. The €250 cost of rehabili‐ tating the ruined mill, which became municipal property in 1999, was financed by the European Union’s Regional Development Fund, FEDER.
good news
TOURISM minister Reyes Maroto, visit‐ ing the Valencian Community stands at Fitur, described UK’s relaxation of travel restrictions as “very good news.” This was especially encouraging, bear‐ ing in mind that Britain was Spain’s principal tourism market, Maroto said, “Anything that re‐ duces restrictions is good news for Spain,” Maroto re‐ peated, stressing that the central gov‐ ernment had been working for some time to strike a bal‐ ance between safe travel and the pan‐ demic.
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Passports stay
GENERALITAT president Ximo Puig revealed that he has no immediate plans for relaxing the need for Covid passports. Speaking to the media during the Fitur international trade fair in Madrid on January 20, Puig was asked for his opinion re‐ garding Catalonia and Cantabria’s decision to eliminate the passport. He did not foresee a similar deci‐ sion, Puig said. “The virus is still here amongst us,” he added. “The passport has had a positive effect on vaccination which is the most effective weapon against the pandemic.” The regional president also pointed out that Covid passports made venues safer and had been positive in economic terms. “The communities that have them have obtained better tourist sector results,” he commented. “It is necessary to take decisions at cer‐ tain times,” Puig said: “We are in the middle of a pandemic with a great number of cases.”
NATO thanks Spain
ON January 23, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary‐General of NATO, conveyed his thanks to Pedro Sanchez, the president of the Spanish Government, for the country’s ‘vital contribution’ to the At‐ lantic Alliance. This was in reference to Spain deploying the frigate ‘Blas of Lezo’ to assist with the crisis in Ukraine. Posting on his Twitter account, he wrote, “I have spoken with President Pedro Sanchez to prepare the NATO summit in Madrid. I have thanked him for Spain’s vital contribution to NATO, the latest ex‐ ample being the deployment of the ‘Blas de Lezo’ frigate.” The frigate, which set sail from its Galician base in Ferrol, will join one of the NATO groups, the SNMG‐2, in the Mediterranean Sea. This group includes naval units from different allied countries that are heading to an area of the Black Sea, in the midst of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Stoltenberg reiterated the union be‐ tween Spain and the Atlantic Alliance, both in the current crisis, and with a view to the upcoming 40th Summit of NATO. This will take place in Madrid, on June 29 and 30. THE emergency services in the Cos‐ ta Blanca swooped in and rescued a British couple who got lost while hiking in Benidorm. One of the hik‐ ers had been injured and needed to be evacuated to safety. The emergency services received a call shortly before 8.30pm on Sat‐ urday, January 22. The 70‐year‐old British couple had got into trouble
Royal couple split PRINCESS CRISTINA and husband Iñaki Urdangarin have announced their split days after allegations of his involvement with another woman appeared in a Spanish magazine. The recent media furore over the disgraced brother‐in‐law of King Felipe was clearly enough for 56‐year‐old Princess Cristina which resulted in a joint statement made to Spanish press. “By mutual agreement, we have decided to cease our marital relationship. Our commitment to our children re‐ mains intact. Given that this is a private decision, we ask for the ut‐ most respect from all those around us,” the pair announced on Jan‐ uary 24. The couple were effectively living apart as Princess Cristina is now based in Switzerland, but she did travel back to Spain for Christ‐ mas and spent some time with Urdangarin and the children before returning to Geneva where she has kept a dignified low profile.
Injured Brits rescued 100 metres from the Benidorm cross. The pair had become lost dur‐ ing their hike as they had headed back. The woman had injured her ankle and was in need of medical help.
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The couple were rescued by fire‐ fighters and other personnel from the emergency services. According to the Alicante Fire Brigade Consor‐ tium, the emergency services had called in a command headquarters
unit (UMJ), a personal transport van (FTP), three firefighters and a sergeant from the Benidorm fire sta‐ tion. When the elderly woman was res‐ cued it was believed that she was suffering from a possible fracture to her right ankle. She was quickly evacuated to the hospital by the Red Cross.
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THE local government in Valencia has proposed a new tax which would see tourists required to pay a small charge for each day of their stay in the region. Costa Blanca is hitting back and has said that the tourist tax would make the area uncompetitive with other pop‐ ular Spanish destinations. Tourist areas are doing everything
Rage at tourist tax they can to bring in tourists after Spain was hit hard by the coronavirus pan‐ demic. Protests have already been launched at a recent international travel fair and
SENIORS TEAM: Were in Valencia for a top of the table clash against San Roque.
Great rugby weekend
SOME good results over the weekend saw the Barbarians win both programmed league matches. The Under 14s went down to La Vila in a re‐ arranged league match and played magnifi‐ cently to record a resounding 64‐0 win against the local hosts. A good all‐round team performance from all the players who continue to improve as we go into the second half of the season. On Sunday the seniors travelled to Valencia for a top of the table clash against San Roque which, based on the earlier season’s encounter, would be a tough fight for the Barbarians. Following an early try from the visitors, the San Roque team looked to dominate the first 20 minutes with the Barbarians trying hard to exit their own 22. However, the Barbarians’ defence held firm and as they grew into the game, the backs started to exert their superiority. Some great team moves and support saw the BaBa’s run
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into a halftime lead and within five minutes of the start of the second half, were 20 points up. The home team found it hard to mount a comeback and with the BaBas letting loose, they ran in seven tries to secure a bonus win point and end up 37 to 0 winners. A great team effort. Congratulations must also go to two of the Barbarians’ ladies players, Lucia Hernandez and Paz Pohmerer. They currently play for the Barbarians under‐16 team and were selected to play for the Valencia under‐18 ladies team at the weekend against Andalucia, a match they won 57‐0. A great endorsement to the growth of ladies’ rugby in the area and espe‐ cially for the Barbarians. If you are interested in playing rugby on the Marina Alta, the Barbarians Rugby Club based in Denia, run S14 and S16 academy teams and a senior team which plays in the local Valencia league. For more information call Mac on 609 646 349 or Santi on 676 612 357.
tourism officials are against the tax. Benidorm will not be introducing the tax and other areas are fighting back too. A hotel industry spokesperson com‐
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mented: “Since there is no economic or tax reason to justify this initiative, we can only think that there are other po‐ litical interests behind this proposal that is beyond our scope and capacity of understanding.” Many places are refusing to imple‐ ment the new tax when it comes in next year.
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UK evacuates staff from Ukraine THE UK has begun withdrawing staff working at the UK Embassy in Kiev along with their families. The evacuations are in response to the growing risk from Russia. The United States is also evacuating non‐essential staff from their US em‐ bassy, while family members have al‐ ready been told to leave Ukraine. The UK Foreign Office said on January 24: “Some embassy staff and dependants are being withdrawn from Kiev in re‐ sponse to growing threat from Russia.
KIEV: Events are moving fast.
The British Embassy remains open and will continue to carry out essential work.”
The foreign office has said that the Ukraine capital is still calm, but it high‐ lighted that: “Events in [the country] are fast moving.” Commenting on the United States’ de‐ cision to start evacuating family mem‐ bers, Scott Anderson, a former adviser for the US Embassy in Baghdad stated: “This is not a good sign. The basic logic here is to do whatever you can to reduce the number of people you will have to evacu‐ ate if/when hostilities really start in earnest.”
Tests scrapped for jabbed Campaign posters removed WITH the number of cases of omicron going down, Covid tests are to be scrapped for all fully vacci‐ nated travellers arriving in England from February, the government has said. The requirement for all vaccinated travellers to do lateral flow tests upon arrival in England will be scrapped from 4am on February 11, stated Trans‐ port Secretary Grant Shapps. This will come in‐ to effect before the half‐
term break. “That means that after months of pre‐departure testing, post‐arrival testing, self‐isolation, additional expense, all that fully vacci‐ nated people will now have to do when they trav‐ el to the UK is to verify their status via a passenger locator form,” said Shapps to MPs. Travellers must have re‐ ceived two doses of an ap‐ proved vaccine or one dose of the Janssen vaccine.
ON January 21, a company that manages the advertis‐ ing media, JCDecaux, has withdrawn a campaign pro‐ moted by an anti‐abortion association from across the Murcia region at the request of the council. The campaign encourages praying in front of abortion clinics. Murcia Council wanted the company to remove the posters of the campaign pro‐ moted in 30 Spanish cities by the Catholic Association of
Propagandists.” Just 24 hours later, the councillor for Equality and Youth, Teresa Franco, con‐ firmed the posters had been removed from bus stations ‐ with the council thanking the company through its so‐ cial networks. “We are very happy that JCDecaux has un‐ derstood that these types of campaigns go against wom‐ en’s rights and violate their decision‐making capacity,” Franco explained.
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Pedro Sanchez excluded from call
ON January 24, it was re‐ vealed that US President Joe Biden held a video conference as ‘a response to Russia’s mili‐ tary escalation on Ukraine’s borders.’ Biden’s video call included Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission; Charles Michel, the President of the Council;
French President Emmanuel Macron; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; Italian Prime Min‐ ister Mario Draghi; Poland’s Andrzej Duda; and British Prime Minister, Boris John‐ son. But Biden did not include Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez. This is remarkable when you consider Madrid
will host the NATO summit next June. Only last week, defence Minister Margarita Robles an‐ nounced the advance ship‐ ment of warships and Air Force fighters to join the 350 soldiers already deployed on the Russian borders. This action does not do a lot for relations between Madrid
Taliban talks in Oslo
A DELEGATION led by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in Nor‐ way on January 24 to begin talks with western govern‐ ment officials and Afghan civil society amid a worsening hu‐ manitarian crisis in the coun‐ try. The three days of discussions are taking place behind closed doors at a hotel in the snow‐ capped mountains above Nor‐ wegian capital Oslo. Day one will see the Taliban representa‐ tives meet with women’s rights activists and human rights de‐ fenders from Afghanistan and Afghan diaspora. The Taliban’s deputy minister of culture and information, tweeted a voice message in which he expressed hopes for “a good trip full of achieve‐ ments.” He goes on to thank Norway, who he hopes will be‐ come a gateway for improved relations with Europe.
This is the first trip the Taliban have taken to the west with representatives having held
meetings in Russia, Iran, Qatar, Pakistan, China and Turk‐ menistan.
and Washington, when you recall how it took Biden at least six months to get round
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to calling Sanchez after taking office. Only during the evacu‐ ation of Kabul did Biden make
contact to ask for the use of the Rota and Moron bases for stopover flights.
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Catholic Church to return assets ON Monday, January 24, the Spanish government and the Episcopal Confer‐ ence came to the agree‐ ment that the Catholic Church would return al‐ most a thousand assets that had been wrongfully registered under its name between 1998 and 2015. The meeting took place be‐ tween President Pedro Sánchez and the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Cardinal Juan José Omella. At least 3 per cent of the approximately 35,000 prop‐ erty assets which the Church formally registered under its name did not actually be‐
AGREEMENT: That property assets would be returned.
long to it, but this was per‐ mitted due to the reform of the Mortgage Law imple‐ mented by the ex‐president
José María Aznar. “The analysis has re‐ vealed a collection of assets that the Church considers
as belonging to a third par‐ ty, or as having unclear ownership,” said the official statement. There are al‐ most a thousand such as‐ sets, but sources from the Ministry of the Presidency, led by Félix Bolaños, later confirmed that the list does not include any large tem‐ ples. This is the first agree‐ ment mutually reached by the two institutions. The topic has been talked about for some time: it was one of Sánchez’s electoral promis‐ es in 2020, and the PSOE had long been demanding a solution to the conflict over the Church’s assets.
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Wife blames Brexit A BRITISH woman has blamed post‐Brexit paperwork for her French husband being unable to enter Britain for near‐ ly a year. The 67‐year‐old Brit had spent 30 years living abroad with her French husband. The couple sold their house in France last year and thought it would be easy to enter the UK. They only ex‐ pected it to take 15 days for them to get a family permit for entering the UK. The couple had packed everything as they got ready for the move. Nearly a year on and they are still waiting. The British woman said: “We packed everything up. We sold the house. And it’s just non‐communication from the Home Office. My husband went through a phase of being very depressed about the whole thing. He said: ‘What is the Home Office waiting for, for me to die?’” The pair had enjoyed a wonderful 30 years in France, but had wanted to head to the UK. “We feel like we are a victim of Brexit and there is nothing we can do about it. We are just waiting. We can’t get on with our lives,” she added.
No. 10 party investigation Pet shop blaze shock THE Metropolitan Police are set to investigate ‘a number of events’ that took place at No 10 and Whitehall that allegedly broke coronavirus lock‐ down rules. Met Commissioner Cres‐ sida Dick has been under pressure to investigate the alleged parties. The Commissioner com‐ mented on the losses caused by the pandemic: “I absolutely understand No 10: Deep public concern. there is deep public con‐ cern about the allegations that have been in the media over the last several weeks. “Many people including Londoners, and indeed my colleagues have made huge sacrifices and they’ve suffered considerable loss during the pandemic.”
SHOP FIRE: Most of the animals perished inside.
ON Monday January 24, a blaze broke out in a pet shop in Barcelona killing most of the animals in‐ side. Several neighbour‐ ing families had to leave their homes due to the blaze to ensure their safe‐ ty and two people need‐ ed medical treatment due to smoke inhalation. A total of 10 firefighter
teams were sent to tackle the blaze before it was eventually put out at around 5.30am. Once the blaze had been extin‐ guished the local families were able to return to their homes. An investiga‐ tion has been launched to discover the cause of the fire, which had tragic con‐ sequences.
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Queen returns to Sandringham Specsavers guide dogs’ donation
ON Sunday, January 23, the Queen travelled from Windsor Castle to Norfolk by helicopter. The Queen had seen her Sandringham Christ‐ mas plans cancelled as Covid cases rapidly in‐ creased. According to reports, the Queen was to be staying at Wood Farm. During Prince Philip’s re‐ tirement, he spent lots of time at Wood Farm. This is the first time that the monarch has
stayed there since the Duke of Edinburgh died. The Queen will mark her Platinum Jubilee on February 6. It is expected that she will still be in Norfolk at this time. The Queen has had plenty to deal with lately, particularly the Prince An‐ drew sex scandal, while Prince Harry has threatened legal proceedings to ensure that he has police protection when he and his family visit the UK.
FOPG: The optical group has been fundraising for the group for years. SPECSAVERS ÓPTICAS has donated €7,730.47 to the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG), which will be used to continue the work being done by this charity to allow these animals to be the eyes of the blind. The optical group has been fundraising for FOPG since March 2020, with all nine Spec‐ savers Ópticas stores in Spain con‐ tributing to the total. This well ex‐ ceeds the target of €5,000 set at the beginning of the campaign and will support the important work of the FOPG and the services it provides. Jorge Martínez de Lizarduy Araico, of Specsavers Ópticas, said: “We are passionate about protecting vision and offering the best care for cus‐ tomers with visual deficiencies, so our collaboration with FOPG has been the perfect way to give back and ensure those people with vision loss in Spain get the help and resources they need.” The Managing Director of FOPG,
Maria Jesús Varela, commented: “Specsavers Ópticas’ active involve‐ ment in our work, throughout this fundraising campaign and donation, is a sign of appreciation for what we do and a show of support for people with severe visual impairment in this coun‐ try.” Specsavers Ópticas is an optical group with stores on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and in Mallorca. They hold regular charitable campaigns such as this and offer complete visual health assessments as part of their eye tests, free of charge. Find out more about Specsavers Óp‐ ticas here: www.specsavers.es. Fundación ONCE del Perro Guía (FOPG) is a welfare foundation creat‐ ed by ONCE in 1990 with the purpose of breeding and training guide dogs for people with severe blindness or vi‐ sual impairment. Find out more about FOPG here: www.perrosguias.once.es.
Protests across Europe ON Saturday January 22, sev‐ eral European capitals saw thousands of protestors take to the streets to demonstrate against the use of vaccine passports and numerous oth‐ er requirements that govern‐ ments have implemented in the hope of ending the coron‐ avirus pandemic. Athens, Helsinki, London, Paris, and Stockholm were among those cities where protests took place. In Paris, marches attracted hundreds of demonstrators protesting the introduction of a new Covid‐19 pass. This measure will severely restrict those who are unvaccinated who will be banned from bars, cinemas, sports events, leisure
venues, and domestic flights. Around 3,000 demonstra‐ tors reportedly marched through central Stockholm in Sweden, where vaccine certifi‐ cates are required to attend indoor events with more than 50 people. The protest was or‐ ganised by the Frihetsrorelsen ‐ or Freedom Movement ‐ and saw demonstrators congre‐ gating in a main square in the city. Representatives of the neo‐ Nazi Nordic Resistance Move‐ ment were reported to have attended, carrying a banner. This group has been closely as‐ sociated with violent be‐ haviour at previous events and was closely monitored by the police.
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Dead man’s pension claim attempt AN investigation has begun after the dead body of a man was taken into an Irish post office in ‘an attempt to claim his pension’. Reports say the body was ‘propped up’ by two other men until they were questioned about the well‐being of the
pensioner, at which point they fled. A man had called in to the Irish post office on Sta‐ plestown Road in Carlow and asked to collect a pen‐ sion on behalf of an elderly man. That request was re‐ fused as staff told him the
pensioner had to be present in order to release the mon‐ ey. A short while later, two men reappeared with a man in his 60s and came to the counter. When the group approached, a member en‐ quired about the well‐being of the man. At that point, the two oth‐ ers dropped the man on the floor and fled the post of‐ fice. An investigation has been launched to determine if the man was already dead when he was brought to the post office.
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Meat Loaf dies aged 74
MEAT LOAF: Passed away after contracting Covid-19.
Stowaway survives 11-hour flight ACCORDING to Dutch military police at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, a stowaway was discov‐ ered on a flight which arrived from South Africa on Sunday January 23. The man was found in the front wheel section of a Boeing 747 Cargolux Italia freight plane. Flight data shows that this aircraft departed South Africa, and stopped in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The full journey would have taken 11 hours to complete. The Dutch police would not comment on when they believed the man entered the space. “The man is doing well considering the circumstances and has been taken to a hospital,” said Joanna Helmonds, a spokeswoman for the Royal Dutch military police, who oversee border con‐ trol in the Netherlands. There was no information about the man’s nationality, or age. “Our first concern, of course, was for his health. This is definitely very unusual that someone was able to survive the cold at such a height ‐ very, very unusual,” added Ms Helmonds.
MEAT LOAF, whose real name was Michael Lee Aday, sold more than 65 million al‐ bums around the world and played Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He passed away on January 20 after contracting Covid‐19. The statement announcing the death said: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. “Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him through‐ out the last 24 hours. We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. From his heart to your souls… don’t ever stop rocking!” The late rocker had spoken out against vaccines and mask‐wearing and declared before his death: “If I die, I die, but I’m not going to be controlled.”
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Dog saved by drone sausage
JACK RUSSELL‐whippet cross Millie was saved by Denmead Drone Search and Rescue when they attached a tasty piece of sausage to a drone to lead her to safety. Millie went missing on a walk in Havant, Hampshire, recently after escaping from her lead. Following several days of searching, she was located on local mudflats. However, the tide was quick‐ ly coming in and there was no way to access the area. Rescuers from Denmead Drone Search and Rescue had to swiftly come up with a way to lure the pooch out of the dangerous area be‐ fore it was too late. “We had to think fast, one of our fully qualified drone pilots suggested attaching food to the drone, to try and lure her out of the danger area. After checking CAA regulations, and the MTOW of the drone we had 6oz to play with, so we attached a 2oz sausage to the drone. We managed to lure Millie 300m over into a safety zone.”
RESCUED: Millie was found on local mudflats.
Another energy firm collapses UK ENERGY firm Together Energy has collapsed, marking the latest gas and electric supplier to go bust and affecting 176,000 customers. Last year, 28 energy suppliers collapsed under the huge increase in wholesale natural gas prices, which rose by about 350 per cent since the beginning of the year. Industry regulator Ofgem will now need to find a new supplier for customers that have been af‐ fected. Those who used Together Energy as their supplier will not have their gas and electricity cut off and they will be contacted with their new supplier when one has been appointed. Funds that have been paid into their account are also protected.
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RENEWAL OF NON-LUCRATIVE TEMPORARY VISA OR RESIDENCE: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, RENEWAL PERIODS, DEADLINES FOR RESOLUTION SOME time ago we already talked about non‐lucrative temporary residence. In this article we will tell you how the renewal of the non‐profit temporary residence permit works. 1. RENEWAL PERIODS As we know, the applica‐ tion for non‐profit temporary residence is for a period of one year from the moment you are in Spain. It is there‐ fore considered an initial resi‐ dence. After this first application, both the first and the second renewal will be for a period of two years. 2. APPLICATION RE‐ QUIREMENTS To proceed with the renew‐ al of the temporary non‐lucra‐ tive residence permit, the same requirements must be met as those previously re‐ quested, but with one differ‐
ence: the means of living for the period requested must be accredited. Therefore, if we are renew‐ ing for the first time ‐ and we are therefore applying for a residence permit valid for two years ‐ we will have to prove our means of subsistence for these two years. Unlike the first application, which re‐ quired proof of 400 per cent of the IPREM for the main ap‐ plicant, and 100 per cent for each extra family member, here we will have to prove double the economic means, that is, 800 per cent of the IPREM. The IPREM is an index relat‐ ed to incomes, and for the year 2022, the monthly IPREM has been fixed at the rate of €579.02 per month. As you know, the accredita‐ tion of these means can be done by any means of proof, including the provision of title
deeds, certified cheques or credit cards accompanied by a bank certification that accred‐ its the amount available as credit on the card. 3. WHEN DO I APPLY? The renewal of the non‐ profit temporary residence can be done in two moments. At first, during the 60 calendar days before the date on which the authorisation ex‐ pires. It is also possible to apply for the renewal of the tempo‐ rary non‐gainful residence within 90 days from the date on which the authorisation expired. It is not advisable to follow the latter option, be‐ cause a sanctioning proce‐ dure may be initiated against you. The renewal can be done by the applicant himself, but it can also be done by the legal representative.
4. DEADLINE FOR THE DECISION OF THE APPLICA‐ TION I have already applied for the renewal of the temporary residence permit, but how long will it take for the authori‐ ties to decide on my applica‐ tion? Well, from the moment the renewal has been request‐ ed, the competent administra‐ tion has three months to pro‐ cess and resolve the application. If, after three months have passed, no deci‐ sion has been taken ‐ either in your favour or against you ‐ it is understood that the applica‐ tion has been accepted. If this is your case, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys information relating to legal matters.
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Touching donation
A T E E N AG E R w h o h a s been given just months to live is fundraising with his remaining time for another young boy with cancer from the same town.
Rhys Langford has bone cancer and started raising money for six‐ year‐old Jacob Jones and his cancer fight af‐ ter being told his own condition was terminal.
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Jacob had previously been diagnosed with neuroblastoma and cel‐ ebrated a year of being free from cancer before suspicious tumours were once again spot‐ ted by his family earlier this month. Despite never having met the youngster, Rhys was so moved by his situation that he do‐ nated £1,000 from his life savings to a fund set up to help pay for treatment in America. Fo l l o w i n g t h e d o n a ‐ tion, Rhys went further by setting up an online crowdfunding page to gather more donations for Jacob. The page has raised more than £8,000 so far. Both Rhys and Jacob are from the town of Ebbow Vale in south Wales, but did not know each other before Rhys’s generous dona‐ tion.
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Government to gag BBC
THE government and the BBC are set to go to court over a story the broadcaster wants to show which would reportedly identify a spy work‐ ing overseas. The international spy reveal story would reportedly show the intelligence worker’s identity and it is understood they are assigned to a highly sensitive case. Neither party would say what the content of the pro‐ gramme was, but both have confirmed the government was seeking an injunc‐ tion. In a statement, the BBC said: “The Attorney General has issued proceedings against the BBC with a view to obtaining an injunction to pre‐ vent publication of a
PROCEEDINGS: Have been issued against the BBC.
proposed BBC news story. “We are unable to comment further at this stage, beyond confirming that we would not pursue any story unless it was felt it was over‐ whelmingly in the public interest to do so and fully in line with the BBC ’s edito‐
rial standards and values.” T h e At t o r n e y G e n ‐ eral’s Office added in a statement: “The At‐ torney General has made an application against the BBC. “It would be inap‐ propriate to com‐ ment further while proceedings are on‐ going.”
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Reduce risk A STUDY published in Frontiers in Nutrition looked at the medical records of 473,957 people through the UK Biobank and found that regular drinkers of red wine have a reduced risk of Covid‐19 in‐ fection. The study, which looked at drinking habits and coro‐ navirus history during the pandemic, said that people who consumed five or more glasses of red wine per week were up to 17 per cent less likely to be at risk from the virus, when compared to non‐drinkers. According to the study, scientists have said that the reduced risk could be the result of the drink’s high polyphenol content, which can inhibit the likes of the flu and other respiratory conditions. The study also found that people who drink one to four glasses of either white wine or Cham‐ pagne a week could lower the risk from coronavirus by up to 8 per cent.
Rare gold fortune
AN amateur metal detectorist is celebrating after finding one of England’s earliest gold coins, now worth a fortune, in a field in Devon. Michael Leigh‐Mallory discovered the rare coin in a field in He‐ myock, Devon, in September. The King Henry III penny was made with gold imported from North Africa and is slightly less than an inch wide. Only eight such coins have been discovered, and this was the first to be found in 260 years. Leigh‐Mallory did not know just how rare the coin was until he shared a photo of it on Facebook and it caught the eye of a spe‐ cialist at Spink Auctioneers, London. Experts have said that the Henry III penny shows the first ‘true’ portrait of an English monarch on the throne since William the Conqueror. Almost all these coins were destroyed after Henry III’s death. The coin was auctioned off to a private bidder for a price of £648,000. Leigh‐Mallory will split the money with the landowner and will put his share towards his children’s future.
Bitcoin drops
THE value of Bitcoin fell more than 50 per cent since hitting a record high in November. “Margin positions being liq‐ uidated caused a wave of ad‐ ditional sell pressure, as assets that had been held as collater‐ al were forcibly sold to pay for margin loans,” said Hayden Hughes, the CEO of Alpha Im‐ pact in Singapore.
Bitcoin fell to $34,042.78 on January 22, while other digital assets, including Ethereum, Cardano and Solano also dropped. This recent sharp decline of the world’s biggest cryptocurrencies has wiped out more than $600 billion off the market value, and over $1 trillion from the aggregate crypto market.
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US TROOPS: Are getting ready for deployment into Eastern Europe.
IN a Pentagon press confer‐ ence on Monday, January 24, John Kirby, the US De‐ fence Department spokes‐ man said that the Biden ad‐ ministration had 8,500 troops on standby for de‐ ployment into Eastern Eu‐ rope. “This is really about get‐ ting folks ready to go,” said Kirby, explaining that ground forces make up the majority of the troops. He stressed that in the case of a ‘deterio‐
rating security environment,’ or if NATO activates the NA‐ TO Response Force, then the US troops are ready to move. A message sent to families of US Embassy staff, instruct‐ ing them to leave Kiev, has been met with a backlash from Oleg Nikolenko, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson: “While we re‐ spect the right of foreign na‐ tions to ensure safety and security of their diplomatic
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missions, we believe such a step to be a premature one, and an instance of excessive caution.” A State Department offi‐ cial had said over the week‐ end, “Given that the Presi‐ dent has said military action by Russia could come at any time, the US government will not be in a position to evacuate US citizens. So, US citizens currently present in Ukraine should plan accord‐ ingly.”
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How does inflation impact your retirement savings? “Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair”. This quote by American author and humorist Sam Ewing may make you smile, but it is a good example of the impact of inflation over the passage of time and underlines a serious threat to our long-term financial security. Ronald Reagan used a more hard-hitting description: “Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man”. Many people do not realise how damaging inflation is to their wealth over the longer term; it is easy to become complacent after years of low levels. But it is surging in many countries and in fact even low levels impact your wealth and retirement income over time – you may not notice the effects each year until it is too late. Official figures are based on a basket of goods containing a representative selection of items for
In December 2021 consumer prices rose 6.5%, jumping from 5.5% in November and the highest rate for 30 years. A year previously it was -0.6%. The main culprit was electricity fees, but food also rose significantly. The ‘base effect’ was also a factor as the figure 12 months previously was unusually low.
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people across all ages and incomes. It rarely reflects our own personal inflation rate. As an illustration, a personal annual rate of 4% would reduce the spending power of 100,000 (Euros or Pounds) to around 67,000 after 10 years. After 20 years it will have lost around 55% of its value and after 30 years your 100,000 would have the purchasing power of around 30,000 today. High inflation in Spain and UK
In the UK Inflation reached 5.4% in December 2021, the highest rate for almost 30 years. In comparison, the Bank of England’s main interest rate was just 0.25% in December. It has been below 1% since March 2009. Will inflation remain high? Many of the factors behind this surge are related to the pandemic and expected to be temporary. As economies opened unevenly after lockdowns, companies have been struggling to keep up with rapidly rising demand as they rebuild their supply chains. Short-
ages of many goods have pushed prices up. In addition, electricity prices rose sharply. The Bank of England expects inflation could reach about 6% by spring 2022, then start to come down, but warns some prices may remain higher than in the past. The European Central Bank also expects inflation to reduce over 2022 as supply gradually catches up with demand. Protecting your retirement savings To generate returns that outstrip inflation, you need to invest in assets that historically generate returns in excess of inflation over time. Reduce risk to your capital by working with a wealth management adviser to follow a disciplined investment process: • Establish your goals and time horizon. • Determine your attitude to risk objectively. • Construct a suitable, well-diversified portfolio to achieve your
objectives. • Use quality investment managers. • Review your portfolio to keep it on track. • Be patient and stick with your plan. You need a tax informed investment strategy with the potential to provide capital growth higher than inflation and where your money is legitimately protected from unnecessary taxation. This can be achieved with a diversified investment portfolio, based on your objectives, circumstances and risk profile, held within a tax-efficient arrangement which is compliant in Spain. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevins franks.com.
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William to represent Queen Mum in 3-day A&E delay AT the request of the For‐ eign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Prince William will repre‐ sent the Queen in a visit to Dubai, UAE, on February 10. On the day of the Duke of Cambridge’s visit, the UK will mark its National Day at the ongoing EXPO 2020 in Dubai. During the National Day, the UK will take over the whole of the EXPO site to showcase talent coming from across Britain. William will take part in the celebrations, which are also set to feature the pass‐ ing of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. Her Majesty launched the tour of the Baton in Octo‐ ber last year at an event that was held on the doorsteps of Buckingham Palace. William will also use his trip as an opportunity to engage with leaders from the government, conserva‐ tionists, and young Emi‐ ratis.
His trip also provides an opportunity to showcase the Earthshot Prize on the world stage. The duke launched the
initiative in October 2020 with hopes to inspire and promote solutions to the five biggest issues the Earth is facing.
Madrid one of world’s best cities VARIOUS different lists have ranked Madrid as one of the world’s best cities, and it was even described as ‘the European dream’ thanks to its lifestyle and beauty. In 2021, Madrid received the prestigious title of Cultural Landscape from UNESCO. It was al‐ so named best travel destination (World Travel Awards), best city to visit at Christmas (eBook‐ ing), best destination (Time magazine) and the ninth‐best destination for investment (Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan) – in other words, Madrid boasts a long list of such titles. On Friday January 14, the market research company Euromonitor International ranked Madrid in fourth place on its list of the world’s 10 best urban destinations. It came in behind Paris, Dubai and Amster‐ dam, but ahead of Rome, Berlin, New York, London and Barcelona. It also was in first place for sustainability.
A BRITISH mum‐of‐two said she was made to wait on a chair for three days in her local A&E department while in excruciating pain. Leah Rees was taken by ambulance to the Grange Uni‐ versity Hospital in Cwmbran on Sunday, January 16, af‐ ter suffering an ankle injury while out with friends. After initially being triaged, given an X‐ray and a leg cast, the 26‐year‐old said she was told to stay in the emergency department and wait for a bed to open up on a ward. However, she said she ended up spending a “night‐ mare” three days on an “uncomfortable” chair in the unit where she was advised not to eat or drink as she needed an urgent ankle operation. A spokesman for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board said: “We are sorry that Ms Rees was not happy with the care that she received and we have been in contact with her to discuss her treatment plan and any concerns regarding our TREATMENT: Woman left in terrible pain. services.”
Ireland’s St Patrick’s bonuses IRELAND has announced a four‐day St Patrick’s Day weekend as a thank you to the country for the sacrifices made dur‐ ing the Covid pandemic. A new public holiday will take place this year on March 18, the day after St Patrick’s Day, meaning that it creates a long weekend and workers will be off from Thursday until Sunday. They are going to keep the new holi‐
day, but in future years it will move to St Brigid’s Day, February 1. Ministers have also signed off on a tax‐free £800 bonus which will be paid to frontline health‐ care workers to thank them for their ser‐ vice. The money will be paid to all workers, ambulance staff, student nurses and De‐ fence Forces members who were drafted in to assist with the vaccination roll‐out.
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Adventurer found dead in boat
AN attempt by intrepid 75‐ year‐old French adventurer Jean‐Jacques Savin to row across the Atlantic Ocean sin‐ gle‐handedly ended in tragedy on Saturday, January 22. The former paratrooper was found dead in his capsized boat by
Portuguese maritime officials. His support team confirmed the terrible news on his Face‐ book page: “Unfortunately, this time the ocean was stronger than our friend, who loved sailing and the sea so much.”
Savin had apparently sent out distress signals on January 20 and 21. His overturned eight‐metre‐long rowing boat was discovered off the coast of the Azores, in the North At‐ lantic by the crew of a mar‐ itime search vessel.
Brits quitting jobs
BRITS are quitting their jobs at a rate not seen for decades. The information comes at a time when many companies are struggling to find the skills they need.
According to data, people are resigning at the highest rate since 2009 with ‘histori‐ cally elevated levels of work‐ ers leaving the labour mar‐ ket entirely.’
Nanoplastic pollution is global NANOPLASTIC pollution has now been detected all over the globe as a new discovery of particles at both of the Earth’s poles show historic deposits spanning 50 years. The nanoparticles are smaller and more toxic than microplastics, which have already been found across the globe, but the impact of both on people’s health is unknown. The new analysis of a core taken from Greenland’s ice cap showed that the nanoplastic pollution has been occurring for at least 50 years. Surprisingly, a quarter of the particles were from ve‐ hicle tyres. Nanoparticles are very light and are thought to be blown to Greenland on winds from cities in North America and Asia. The nanoplastics found in sea ice in McMurdo Sound in Antarctica are likely to have been transported by ocean currents. Plastics are one part of the chemical pollution that is increasing across the world. On Tuesday January 18, scientists reported that the levels had passed the safe limit for humanity. Plastic pollution has been found in the furthermost reaches of the planet, from the summit of Everest to the bottom of the ocean.
The phenomenon is not unique to the UK, with the so‐ called ‘Great Resignation’ happening around the world in the wake of the pandemic. In the US, where the govern‐ ment produces official data on the so‐called ‘quit rate’, a record 4.5 million people re‐ signed in November. UK employers are strug‐ gling to both hang on to and to recruit staff, with redun‐ dancies at their lowest level since the mid‐1990s. The number of open vacancies is at the same time, the high‐ est on record. Businesses in the UK and elsewhere are resorting to a range of tactics to try and overcome the staffing issues, offering everything from higher wages to more flexi‐ ble working conditions. Included in these tactics is a pilot among 30 businesses who are trialling a four‐day work week, with one of the organisers saying the policy could help employee reten‐ tion.
They sent divers down to check, and Savin’s body was discovered ‘lifeless inside the cabin’. No information has yet been released about his cause of death, or the circumstances surrounding his boat capsiz‐ ing.
SAVIN’S BOAT: His body was found inside the cabin.
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Jihadist group arrested Student plans his next trip
SPANISH security forces have arrested the leader of a strongly radicalised jihadist group in Algeciras, along with another three members in Murcia. They allegedly con‐ sidered themselves ‘soldiers of the caliphate’, and pos‐ sessed a large amount of ex‐ tremely harsh propaganda material. As reported by the National
NATIONAL POLICE: Arrested the group’s leader.
Police on Friday, January 21, the ringleader, who had found and indoctrinated the other
Rising crisis causes electricity price rise
THE escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine is already caus‐ ing the price of electricity to rise in Spain, which is currently at its second highest of 2022. This could get worse should a conflict break out as the price of gas would be affected. Around 35 per cent of the electricity consumed today in Spain will come from combined cycle power plants, which use gas as a main source of production. Specifically, of the total 848 GWh gen‐ erated, 302 GWh have been produced from gas. “A Russian attack on Ukraine would have some very important consequences for gas, especially in Europe,” stated Gonzalo Escrib‐ ano, an expert in energetic geostrategy. An armed conflict could cause supply problems, either due to the destruction of infrastructure or due to a unilateral decision made by Russia as a means of retaliating against international sanctions.
three, has already been placed in provisional prison, by order of a judge of the National Court. Their investigation, which culminated on January 17 with the arrests, began 18 months ago. Experts in the fight against terrorism had detected an in‐ dividual aligned with the pos‐ tulates of the Islamic State (IS). He was spreading radical ma‐ terial on social networks, with violent, jihadist content. As reported by police sources, the leader is an indi‐ vidual known for his extreme radicalism, who had formed a closed and exclusive group. At first, he exercised the functions of a religious refer‐ ence, but later went on to in‐ doctrinate in the most radical and violent postulates of IS.
A BRIT student evacuated from Afghanistan is planning his next danger‐ ous trip. The student likes to visit ‘the most dangerous cities’ in the world. Birmingham’s Miles Routledge had to be evacuated from Kabul in August. He was stuck in the country as the Taliban took over. The daring traveller now plans to travel to Ukraine. The area is increasingly dangerous and Russian troops have gathered at the border. Miles has visited many dangerous places and has even visited Chernobyl. H U N D R E D S of supply teachers in Valencia have worked fully or partially unpaid since the start of the school year in Valen‐ cia, causing tensions to rise. Since the school year be‐ gan in September, more than 500 supply teachers at public and semi‐private schools have either only partially received their salary or they have not re‐ ceived it at all.
When he was in Kabul, he claimed he faced insurgents close to the airport. Miles explained: “I’ve been to Ukraine before so I’m hoping to see something new. I want to see the war. I want to see the feelings of both sides, their opinions and hopefully I’ll see the critical point of the conflict, if it is to come.” After his last trip, he faced much criti‐ cism but decided that disapproving people were not going to put him off his travel plans.
Unpaid teachers The Partido Popular (PP) spokesperson for Educa‐ tion, Beatriz Gascó, claimed the affected sup‐ ply teachers are tired of the government’s avoid‐ ance of dealing with the situation: “There are al‐ ways excuses, such as Covid, a new programme, bureaucracy, the incorrect interpretation of the rules
or absences among staff who deal with salaries.” The unpaid teachers must face extremely diffi‐ cult personal situations. “If you have to rent a flat to substitute teach in a town where you don’t live, you have to go into your own savings in order to work,” explained one of the af‐ fected teachers.
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Anti-vaxxers blamed Deliberately caught Covid.
THE son of a singer who died after delib‐ erately catching Covid blames anti‐vaxxers for her death. Czech folk singer Hana Horka’s son has s p o k e n o u t a n d b l a s t‐
ed anti‐vaxxers over his mother’s death. The singer had caught Covid on purpose af‐ ter allegedly buying into anti‐vaxxers mis‐ information. Jan Rek revealed how she choked to death and said the 57‐year‐old had seemingly been in good health despite Covid on the day she died. She got up and got dressed but then be‐ gan to suffer from back pain and headed to her bedroom to lie down. Speaking to the BBC Rek revealed: “In about 10 minutes it was all over. “She choked to death.” The singer had tried to catch Covid on pur‐ pose as she thought it would mean that she did not need to get vaccinated.
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Drag advert pulled SAMSUNG has pulled a new advert showing a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son after backlash from some parts of the Muslim community. The Samsung drag queen advert was taken down after some social media users alleged it was “an attempt to push LGBT ideology.” Samsung wrote in a Facebook post that it was aware that the video “may be perceived as insensitive and offensive.” The Samsung drag queen advert was meant to promote the company’s new wearable products, like noise-cancelling earbuds and a smart watch with a heart rate monitor.
It filmed several participants’ reactions as they listened to heartfelt recorded messages from their loved ones. One of the pairs of participants featured a Muslim woman wearing a headscarf as she heard a message from her son, who was a drag performer. “You are just unbothered having people looking or judging you differently, having a son that does drag,” he tells her in his message. The scene caused some parts of the Muslim community in Singapore to lash out, saying that it was insensitive to religion.
Free tap water for Spain IN the summer of 2020, the news of free tap wa‐ ter in restaurants went a bit unnoticed. However, the Waste Law created then has now been approved in Congress. As stated in the prelim‐ inary draft of this law: “Consumers, clients or users of its services will
always have to be offered the possibility of consum‐ ing non‐packaged water free of charge and com‐ plementary to the offer of the same establish‐ ment.” It does not seem that there will be more specif‐ ic instructions on the ap‐ plication, so it will be up to the customer to ask for
that free tap water. In some cities, this will be complicated by the taste of the water and it will al‐ so require a period of adaptation, so that hospi‐ tality establishments get used to guests asking for pitchers of water to ac‐ company food or as a complement to other drinks.
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LUTHER STAR: Name cropped up.
Idris Elba discussed for Bond role JAMES BOND bosses have con‐ firmed that 49‐year‐old ‘Luther’ star, Idris Elba, is on their radar to fill the iconic 007 role left vacant by Daniel Craig. Rumours have been flying around since Craig’s recent farewell in ‘No Time To Di’, having played the secret agent since 2006. Two people have the final say in who will be cast as Bond: Barbara Broccoli, the executive producer, and Michael G Wilson, her half‐ brother. It is a decision that will not be taken lightly, but they have ad‐ mitted that Elba’s name has cropped up in discussions. “Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnifi‐ cent actor. And, you know, it’s been part of the conversation, but it’s al‐ ways difficult to have the conversa‐ tion when you have someone in the seat,” said Broccoli in a recent inter‐ view. Broccoli always stressed that there is no huge rush to fill the va‐ cancy, “I think we have decided that until ‘No Time to Die’ has had its run… we’re not gonna think about or talk about anybody else.”
A BUS company has re‐ sponded with lightning speed after customers drew attention to ad‐ verts for The Sun in its bus shelters across Liver‐ pool. Ste Brown, a local cab driver, was one of the first people to message Merseytravel regarding the adverts for the news‐ paper which has been boycotted throughout Liv‐ erpool since the Hillsbor‐ ough disaster. Mr Brown was going to his first job of the day in Bootle when he saw one of the offending ads in a bus shelter, saying it left him “lost for words.” He took a picture and then took to Twitter. He spoke about his ‘dis‐ gust at the insensitivity’ of
OFFENSIVE: Adverts are to be removed immediately.
the company responsible for the bus shelters, a third‐party advertiser named Clear Channel. “The boycott of that rag in this city is well‐document‐ ed as are the reasons for it,” he said. Mr Brown contacted Merseytravel who said: “Regarding enquiries
about adverts appearing for The S*n on bus shel‐ ters. We have made con‐ tact with the external contractor responsible for advertising on bus shel‐ ters and have asked that these offensive adverts are removed immediate‐ ly. We will provide an up‐ date as soon as we can.”
Bionic eye lets woman see IN a ground‐breaking operation, an 88‐year‐old grandmother has be‐ come the first person in the UK to receive a bionic eye implant. The woman suffered from dry age‐relat‐ ed macular degeneration (AMD), which caused her to lose sight in one eye. The operation, part of a Europe wide trial, took place at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. The proce‐ dure, which has allowed her to de‐ tect signals in her eye, involves a 2mm‐wide microchip being insert‐ ed under the retina and special
glasses containing a video camera. They are connected to a computer worn around the waist. Using AI algorithms, the comput‐ er identifies the main object picked up by the camera. The result is then projected as an infra‐red beam through the eye to the microchip, which converts it into an electrical signal and passes it to the brain. After receiving the implant the grandmother said: “I am thrilled to be the first to have this implant. I am excited at the prospect of en‐ joying my hobbies again.”
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Islamic State threatens Spain IN a video published recently by Islamic State, titled ‘The generation of empowerment’, the terror organisation has said it will use child soldiers to par‐ ticipate in its terrorist actions in Spain. The video was released by ISWAP, its following in West Africa, and among other things, the terror group insisted it will reclaim Al Andalus, the old Muslim name for Portugal and Spain. It showed children and adolescents, between 12 and 18 years old, being trained to perpetrate terrorist actions. Some 30 young people, dressed in campaign suits and
masked, are seen practising hand‐to‐hand combat, physical exercises, and being taught how to use weapons, in an open‐air environment. Daesh described the children and adolescents as the ‘unique generation, the generation of empowerment’, entrusting them to ‘persecute the coun‐ tries of the cross, and the gov‐ ernments of apostasy’, while assuring that they constitute a ‘time bomb’. IS believes as they are minors and adolescents, they may have an easier time going un‐ noticed among the groups of immigrants who arrive in Spain.
Experts warn of 7th wave SOME virologists have pre‐ dicted how the Covid pan‐ demic scenario may develop in the coming months. Joan Cayla, a member of the Spanish Society of Epi‐ demiology, declared to Med‐ ical Writing that “we are at risk of the seventh wave ar‐ riving before Easter.” Mean‐ while, experts in the UK have warned the seventh wave could arrive in the summer. Cayla stated that “thinking about these parties, every‐ thing is very controlled, which implies taking great care for the good of health and the economy.”
Emergency physician Miguel Gutierrez gave a more optimistic stance: “The percentage of vaccinations and a very contagious but less violent variant have been key factors in the cele‐ bration of Christmas. “Surely, we will be facing a Holy Week with processions in the street and relative nor‐ mality, but in the contexts of large crowds, the mask will have to be used,” he added. Another virologist, Vicente Soriano, a former adviser to the WHO said: “By Easter, this is over.” Soriano bases his stance on the appear‐ ance of antiviral drugs.
ISRAEL: The country is carrying out various studies.
Fourth vaccine findings revealed ISRAEL has published the results of its findings on the ef‐ fectiveness of the fourth vaccine against Covid‐19, after becoming the first country to apply it to significant num‐ bers of people. The fourth dose of the vaccine against Covid‐19 is ‘very effective’ for over‐60s, who are ‘three times more protected’ from serious illness than people of the same age group who have had only three injections, according to a preliminary study published by the Israeli Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health analysed data from around 400,000 Israelis who received the fourth dose and 600,000 who only received the first three and had re‐ ceived the last one four months beforehand. The preliminary research was carried out by experts from the Ministry of Health, the Weizmann Institute of Science, Technion, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sheba Medical Centre. According to the researchers, the fourth dose also halves the risk of infection among the over‐60s. This study was released only days after another pre‐ liminary study from the Israeli Sheba Medical Centre stated that the fourth dose was only “partially effective” against the Omicron variant.
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Superbug warning Ignored by health service
WORLDWIDE, infections caused by antibiotic‐resis‐ tant bacteria are killing 1.2 million people a year, more than AIDS, malaria, or cancer of the lung, tra‐ chea, and bronchi. This type of microbe al‐ so infected almost five million people who died in hospitals from other causes, according to data from the study on a pan‐ demic that has been go‐ ing on for years and that
threatens to become a nightmare much greater than Covid. Those responsible for the study said that in less than 30 years, superbugs will kill 10 million people each year ‐ three times more than the estimate for Covid in 2020. The research, published in the medical journal The Lancet, has analysed data from 204 countries, the most comprehensive
study of its kind to date, according to its authors. The most worrying thing about this data is that there is hardly any cure for these deadly in‐ fections. There is only one vaccine for one of these pathogens. In the rest of the cases, doctors are often help‐ less, as the bacteria has become immune to all first‐line antibiotics, such as penicillin.
Blasphemous KitKats removed A RANGE of KitKats have been taken from shelves by makers Nestle, after accusations of hurting religious senti‐ ments in India. The special editions fea‐ ture images of Hindu deities on the wrapper and was created as part of a global campaign of ‘KitKat Travel Breaks.’ The range was supposed to showcase the works of local artisans from different places around the world, but the Indian version of the range provoked an online backlash as they featured images of Hin‐ du deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra
and Mata Subhadra. Many people expressed anger at the thought of the wrappers being thrown into ‘dustbins, drains, gutters’ or being trodden underfoot, which would be a huge sign of disrespect to the gods and the Hindu faith. Currently, there is heightened aware‐ ness and greater tensions surrounding the depiction of the Hindu faith in India. The rise of Hindu nationalism has seen many accusations of blasphemy levelled at books, TV shows and adverts, as well as the chocolate bars.
THE death of a Spanish wom‐ an who had spent a week calling her local health centre in Castilla y Leon with no an‐ swer has sparked outrage among those who knew her and has led them to file a for‐ mal complaint. The family of a 63‐year‐old woman who died on Tues‐ day, January 18, at her home in Valladolid filed a lawsuit against the public health sys‐ tem of Castilla y Leon (Sacyl). On January 12, the woman reportedly began to feel un‐ well and called 112 to ask for medical assistance. They re‐ ferred her to her local health centre, but every time she tried to call and make an ap‐ pointment, she found that the line was busy. She continued to make calls over the next few days and took a rapid antigen test from the pharmacy to rule out Covid (it was negative).
WOMAN DIED: After repeatedly phoning in vain for assistance.
She tried to get assistance at the speciality centre Arturo Eyries, but she was still unable to get medical assistance. The woman’s elderly moth‐
er later found her daughter’s lifeless body after her children tried to contact her via tele‐ phone and obtained no an‐ swer.
Escaped lab monkeys killed POLICE in the US launched a search for three lab monkeys which escaped after a lorry carrying 100 of them was in‐ volved in a crash. The lorry carrying the monkeys collided with a dumper lorry on Friday January 21 in Montour Coun‐ ty, Pennsylvania. The monkeys went on the run at around 3.30pm local time but were later located and killed. No injuries were re‐ ported in the crash. The long‐tailed macaques are in de‐ mand for coronavirus vaccine research.
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MOVIE star, and former bodybuilding champion, Arnold Schwarzenegger was in‐ volved in a serious car accident on Friday, January 21. The 74‐year‐old is reported by an eyewit‐ ness to have rolled his Yukon SUV in a mul‐ ti‐vehicle crash, landing on top of a red Toy‐ ota Prius. According to reports, the accident oc‐ curred at around 4.15pm in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard and Allenford Avenue. Schwarzenegger’s SUV apparently rolled on top of the Prius before hitting a Porsche Cayenne, as four vehicles collided.
A witness said the awful accident was something “that looked like a movie stunt.” A police spokesman for the Los Angeles police department reportedly confirmed that one person had been injured in the col‐ lision. The driver of the Prius was reported to be injured, and ‘bleeding heavily from her head’. A local report said it is believed that the Prius was attempting to make a U‐ turn on Sunset Boulevard when the crash happened. It allegedly took place around one mile from the Terminator star’s home, with an ambulance reportedly transferring the injured Prius driver to hospital.
Italy bans anti-vaxxers ITALY has once again limited activities for anti‐vaxxers, banning them from non‐essential shops and from purchasing non‐es‐ sential goods. On January 21, the country imposed a decree law that lists the limited number of services and establishments of essential goods that can be accessed without a Covid passport. Under the new regulations signed by the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, most stores in the country will require proof of a health certificate. From February 1, those who have not been vacci‐ nated will only be able to enter supermarkets, pharmacies, op‐ ticians, pet stores and gas stations, and will only be able to ac‐ quire essential consumer goods. Government sources said that random checks will be carried out. The list confirms the exclu‐ sion of tobacconists for the unvaccinated, as well as post offices and banks ‐ not even to withdraw retirement pensions.
Thieves arrested THE National Police has brought down a criminal group in Marbella suspected of being responsible for the theft of a safe from the Star‐ lite Marbella festival last sum‐ mer. A total of €70,000 is be‐ lieved to have been inside the safe, the takings from a con‐ cert by the Argentinian per‐ former, Nathy Peluso. A inves‐ tigation led to the eventual identification and arrest of seven people for their alleged responsibility in the events. In four searches carried out during ‘Operation Star’, offi‐ cers found €20,000 in cash, along with narcotic sub‐ stances, electronic devices, and numerous effects from the robberies. The competent judicial authority in Marbella’s Investigating Court No2 has already decreed the entry into prison of the three main indi‐ viduals investigated. This was not the only crime to have been committed by the gang, who were known to specialise in robberies with force. They are believed to have carried out robberies in establishments and homes lo‐ cated in the Malaga Province of Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, and Coin.
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Snout sensation ERIS: Internet sensation.
SOME people have even questioned whether the photos of the adorable dog with the world’s longest nose are real, but the nose is characteristic of the breed. One of the many ways in which different breeds of
Ambulance driver over the limit AN ambulance driver in the province of Granada is under investi‐ gation, after arriving 90 minutes late to pick up a patient, and sub‐ sequently testing positive for alcohol, according to a report from Granada Local Police. The incident occurred on January 20. Court proceedings are being carried out against the driver, for an alleged crime against road safety, while providing an emergen‐ cy service. The incident took place at 1.15pm, and the report said he was driving the vehicle “with an alcohol level in exhaled air greater than 0.15 mg/l, which is the maximum allowable level for professional drivers.” Specifically, the driver produced his first breathalyser result of 0.62 mg/l at 1.41pm, followed by another of 0.65 mg/l at 1.53pm. A witness said they had observed the driver arrive 90 minutes late showing “obvious symptoms of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages.”
dogs can be distinguished is by their noses ‐ one of their most important tools, as their sense of smell allows them to receive important information and detect ob‐ jects and people in their en‐ vironment. While some dogs are brachycephalic (they have flattened noses that can cause problems such as a low tolerance for exercise, snoring, difficulty breathing, panting while resting, sleep apnoea, coughs and sneezes), others have long noses that give them certain advantages for breathing and exercising, as is the case with Spanish sighthounds or border collies. Eris, however, is a four‐ year‐old Borzoi dog who has become an internet sensa‐ tion on Instagram thanks to her nose, considered to be the longest in the world. Her Instagram account has more than 250,000 followers, and her owner shares her daily adventures with the world.
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Anti-vax propaganda THE majority of anti‐vax propaganda posted online and to social media is created by just 12 so‐called influencers, new research has found. Differing from those people who label them‐ selves vaccine‐hesitant, anti‐vaxxers usually use aggressive methods to push others not to get certain jabs that are designed to help pre‐ vent disease. The list was compiled by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and found most of the figures, who claim to be political or
medical leaders, are based in America. The research was used to inform social me‐ dia platforms of how widespread the different material is and this led to some of the posts be‐ ing removed. However, many articles and videos still remain available to view now. Critics of the harsh methods say that they believe loopholes are being exploited by the creators. If the anti‐vax propaganda is published under a different name or on a page hosted by another user, their content is not removed.
Jellyfish invasion Down Under BEACHGOERS in Australia have witnessed what experts described as a “gobsmacking abun‐ dance” of bluebottle jellyfish washed up on the sand in January. Biologist and jellyfish expert Dr Lisa‐Ann Gershwin said the beautiful creatures were at the mercy of the wind and have been found all along Tasmania’s east coast, along the New South Wales’ coast, in parts of Victoria and even South Australia. Although Dr Gershwin said it was normal for the wind to be bringing the jellyfish to shore and that Cyclone Seth could have contributed, she also noted that “we are seeing a lot, even before Seth came in.” While the sight of the bluebottles may be frightening for swimmers, Dr Gershwin described them as “very beautiful and interesting.” She said the population of bluebottles was higher in the summer due to the breeding in warmer months, but wind was a key factor.
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Alan Carr to divorce ALAN CARR has con‐ firmed that he and his husband are to divorce after more than a decade together. The comedian married Paul Drayton in 2018, with singer Adele per‐ forming at the wedding ceremony at her Los An‐ geles home. The pair is‐ sued a statement con‐ firming the split. “After 13 years as a couple and three years of marriage, Alan Carr and Paul Drayton would like to announce they are separating,” they said. “They have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to di‐ vorce and go their sepa‐ rate ways. We request that their privacy is re‐ spected at this sensitive time.” The split comes months after Alan Carr confirmed his husband was seeking treatment for alcoholism after “falling off the wagon.”
Breast cancer new drug A NEW breast cancer won‐ der drug that can melt away tumours in weeks has finally been given the go‐ahead for distribution to Scottish NHS patients. It is hoped that this new move signals the begin‐ ning of a wider rollout for pa‐ tients across the UK. The drug was initially de‐ clined by the National Insti‐ tute for Health and Care Ex‐ cellence (NICE) in October last year, much to the dis‐ may of experts and patient groups. The watchdog had concerns over the way the drug, tucatinib, had been studied even though it showed huge promise for women with advanced HER2‐positive breast cancer. This is a form of the disease that is very difficult to treat, so new advances in medicine regarding it are highly sought after. But last week the Scottish Medicines Consortium an‐ nounced it would fund the twice‐daily tablets for wom‐ en who had failed to re‐ spond to other medications
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NEW DRAMA: Is set thousands of years earlier.
WONDER DRUG: Has finally been given the go-ahead.
and had seen their cancer re‐ turn. The decision came just days after new trial results were unveiled showing that tucatinib, in combination
with chemotherapy and an‐ other drug, trastuzumab, al‐ so known as Herceptin, held the disease at bay for longer and boosted survival time.
THOUSANDS of Spanish farmers, cattle breeders, hunters and opposition sup‐ porters took to the streets of Madrid on Sunday, January 23, to protest their oppo‐ sition to rural policies put in place by the government. The demonstrators say the environmental and economic policies are harming rural communities across the country. Sunday’s protest was organised by Alma Rural 2021, a platform repre‐ senting over 500 rural organisations from
AMAZON Prime Video has teased the new title of its up‐ coming Lord of the Rings TV series. Amazon Prime Video’s new upcoming multi‐seasoned drama, titled The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, is set thousands of years prior to the events of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings books. According to Amazon, the series will bring a narrative sur‐ rounding the forging of the rings to TV screens. A video on Twitter announcing the title shows molten metals crafting out silver letters spelling out the name. A voiceover can be heard reciting Tolkien’s famous Ring Verse, describing the intended recipients of the 20 Rings of Power.
Spanish farmers march on Madrid all corners of Spain. Members of opposi‐ tion parties, ranging from centrists to far‐ right supporters, also attended to speak their mind against Spain’s left of centre government. The timing of the demo is important as early elections are due in Castilla‐Leon, just northeast of Madrid.
There, proposals against depopulation and agricultural policies are taking centre stage in the discussions before the ballot. Carlos Bueno, head of Alma Rural 2021, said the protest aimed to highlight rural concerns amid what he called “ideologi‐ cal” attacks from the government. Con‐ cerns ranged from regulating prices for agricultural products to protections for those who breed cattle for bullfights and more subsidies for rural industries.
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End of French restrictions Adele postpones Vegas shows
MOST Covid restrictions in France will end in February, the government announced on January 21. The curbs were out in place to stop the spread of the Omicron variant but even as the country registered more than 400,000 infections over the past 24 hours, it is still planning on letting them go. “There is a hopeful evolution, although we do not ignore the tensions in our health sys‐ tem,” French Prime Minister Jean Castex said in an appearance together with Health Minister Olivier Véran. Despite there still being high numbers of hospitalised people, the lessening of the French restrictions is justified by the behaviour of the virus, the prime minister said. He spoke of the
CURBS: Are coming to an end.
Omicron variant being less serious than Delta, but still warned that it is “not just simple flu,” as it is creating many more hospitalisations than a normal flu season.
Brussels’ green proposal opposed SPAIN has allied itself with Austria, Denmark, and Lux‐ embourg, in opposing the European Commission’s proposal to consider nucle‐ ar energy and gas as ‘green’. Teresa Ribera, Spain’s Minister of Ecological Tran‐ sition, along with the heads of the other three coun‐ tries, has sent a letter to the European Vice Presi‐ dents Frans Timmermans
and Valdis Dombrovskis: the Energy Commissioner, Kadri Simpson; the head of Financial Services, Mairead Guinness; and Environment Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkivicius. These four signatories warn that the EU’s propos‐ al is ‘a step back’, and a ‘wrong signal to the finan‐ cial markets’. The letter was signed by Teresa Rib‐ era, along with her coun‐
terparts in Austria, Den‐ mark and Luxembourg, Leonore Gewessler, Dan Jorgensen, and Claude Turmes, respectively. In this letter, the four ministers express their ‘deep concerns’ about the Brussels proposal, claiming that it ‘puts at risk’ the en‐ ergy transition of both the EU and the rest of the world. This idea has gener‐ ated an intense debate.
BRITISH pop star Adele took to Twitter on January 20, to announce tearfully that her Las Vegas residency, due to start the next day, was post‐ poned. Speaking from her hotel, the 31‐year‐old megastar ex‐ plained her situation to her 27.1 million fans with an apol‐ ogy: “Hiya, listen, I’m so sorry but my show ain’t ready. We’ve tried absolutely every‐ thing we can to put it together in time and for it to be good enough for you, but we’ve been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and Covid. “Half my crew, half my team are down with Covid, they still are,” she continued. “I’m sorry it’s so last minute, we’ve been awake for over 30 hours now trying to figure it out, and we’ve run out of time, and I’m so upset, and I’m really embarrassed. I’m so sor‐ ry to everyone that’s travelled again, I’m really really sorry.” But the singer assured ev‐ eryone, “We’re on it, we’re going to reschedule all of the dates and I’m going to finish the show.”
MEGASTAR: Adele apologised to her 27.1 million fans.
Cross-channel cable rejected A CROSS-CHANNEL power cable project has been rejected by the UK government despite the energy crisis currently ravaging Europe. In the face of soaring prices, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has decided to reject Aquind’s plans to create a new electricity link between the UK and France. The project would have connected Normandy in France with Portsmouth in England, where campaigners have been protest‐ ing against the development for years. The proposal was contro‐ versial as company director, Alexander Temerko, has previously donated more than £1 million to the Conservative Party. If the cross‐Channel power cable project had been given the go‐ahead, it would have reignited the Tory sleaze row that start‐ ed last year. But a letter published on the Planning Inspectorate website showed Mr Kwarteng had decided to ‘refuse develop‐ ment consent’ having considered his obligations under the ener‐ gy National Policy Statement.
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S P A I N has followed the recommendation of the European Com‐ mission and announced that starting on Febru‐ ary 1, some vaccina‐ tion certificates will no longer be valid for
travel. Only if the cer‐ tificate indicates that the owner has been fully vaccinated within the last 270 days will it be accepted. This means that if a person has received
their last vaccine dose more than nine months ago, they will need a booster jab to be permitted entry to Spain, regardless of where they are travel‐ ling from. They will also have to have the booster more than 14 days be‐ fore beginning their journey. As well as the valid vaccination certifi‐ cates, it is still re‐ quired that everyone travelling to Spain fills out a Health Control Form prior to them em‐ barking on their jour‐ ney, but no longer than 48 hours before their arrival to the country. Each form is at‐ tached to one trip and cannot be re‐used or transferred. Travellers from high‐risk areas must also present a pre‐entry test, regard‐ less of their vaccina‐ tion status.
ACCORDING to Tory MP Neil Hudson, the post‐Brexit Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that the government has agreed with Australia is ‘as one‐sided as the Ashes.’ The Tory MP believes that the deal could see the UK market flooded with cheap Aus‐ tralian meat imports that would challenge and undercut British farmers. Speaking in the Commons, Hudson said: “Free trade agreements should be fair to both partners.” He went on to add: “The Australian FTA, dare I say it, like the Ashes cricket series, is a bit one‐sided in favour of Australia.” Hudson believes that ministers need to re‐ assure farmers in the UK that the deal struck
DEAL: Should be fair to both partners.
would enable the UK to “turn down the sup‐ ply of meat” from Australia in the future. Anne‐Maria Trevelyan the international trade secretary believes that the safeguards put in place will protect British farmers.
Spain deploys military aid ON January 20, at the request of NATO, Margarita Robles, Spain’s Defence Minis‐ ter, announced that the Spanish Armed Forces are accelerating their military de‐ ployments in the Black Sea, due to the tension between Russia and Ukraine. Spain’s scheduled participation in the Permanent Naval Groups of the Alliance will apparently be brought forward by a few weeks. In addition, a detachment of Eurofighter fighters will be deployed to
Bulgaria by the end of February. Ms Robles pointed out that Spain “is assessing the possibility” of an aerial de‐ ployment in Bulgaria as part of NATO’s Reinforced Air Police. This is a mission that monitors allied airspace in the face of the constant presence of Russian air‐ craft that fly unidentified. In addition, Margarita Robles also con‐ firmed that two Spanish naval vessels will be heading to the Black Sea.
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Longest suspension bridge Bridge to be 4,608m long.
TURKEY presented plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge at the FITUR 2022 fair in Madrid. The Dardanelles Bridge will be located south of
End of free tests
ACCORDING to documents sent between UK health agen‐ cies, free lateral flow tests for Covid will be scrapped from July as the government plans to live with the virus. Ministers have been urging Brits to take the rapid tests reg‐ ularly in a bid to slow down the spread of Omicron; however, the government now plans to ‘ramp down the universal test‐ ing offer’ and only allow key workers to access the free tests. Officials have said that an online ordering system will be ready by the end of June where Brits can purchase the tests, these will reportedly cost the government £30 for a pack of seven. Downing Street previously said it would stop offering the free tests ‘at a later stage,’ and although the tests are free to the public, they have cost the government billions of pounds. Over eight million lateral flow tests were taken over the space of one week amid record high cases at the begin‐ ning of the year. But infection rates have slowed down since.
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the cities of Gelibolu and Lapseki, crossing the Dar‐ danelles Strait, about 10 kms south of the Sea of Marmara. At a length of 4,608 metres, it will con‐ nect Malkara with Canakkale, forming an al‐ ternative route for the passage of the Strait of Is‐ tanbul. The project is an important part of the new 324km Kınali‐Tekirdag ‐ Canakkale‐Savastepe mo‐ torway project. Cultural interaction as well as trade relations with European countries, the Balkans and especially Greece, and Bulgaria, will be positively affected. With the connection of the Kınalı‐Tekirdag ‐ Canakkale‐Savastepe mo‐ torway to the Gebze‐Izmir motorway around Balıke‐ sir, the distance between tourist centres such as Izmir, Aydın, and Antalya with European countries will be shortened, and the tourism sector will be im‐ proved.
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Copenhagen expands
Name changes
DESPITE some lone protesters, Copenhagen mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen and other dignitaries turned up on January 18 to symbolically shovel the first soil in the bid to create the new man-made island of Lynetteholm which will become a new district set within Copenhagen Harbour.
IN 2006, a new law made it much cheaper for people to change their first names and for some reason, 2021 saw 6,285, according to Danmarks Statistik, picking a new first name, the highest in 15 years. Of those making the change, more than two-thirds were women.
THE NETHERLANDS Tongue in cheek
Virtual letter box
TONGUE in cheek and scissors in hand, a number of hairdressers have been invited to set up shop alongside orchestras in 70 concert halls throughout Holland in protest about the fact that they may not open to the public whilst ‘essential’ services can.
A LARGE number of households in Holland have ja/nee stickers on their letter boxes, making it clear that they don’t want junk mail, but direct mail association MailDB wants to introduce an online alert system which households can use. This will cut down production costs.
BELGIUM Weasel words
North Sea water
THERE is often an uneasy peace between humans and the animal world and the latest breach concerns Belgian martens and weasels who with a growing population seem to have taken a liking to electric cars where they chew cables causing serious damage.
FORGET expensive bottled water, Belgium has become the first country to extract drinking water from the North Sea, having installed a desalination plant which should come fully online by 2025 in an attempt to ensure that in the event of future droughts there won’t be a problem.
GERMANY No thanks
Benin booty
FORMER German Chancellor Angela Merkel has turned down an offer by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take up a job as the chair of a high-level UN advisory body on global public goods, both her office and UN sources said.
IN 1897, a British Punitive Expedition sacked the city of Benin and removed huge quantities of artefacts with a large proportion being sold at auction to German buyers. Now, the Nigerian authorities have announced that 1,030 pieces are to be returned by Germany during 2022.
FRANCE Paris catwalk
No hijab
AFTER two years of no Paris Fashion Week, designers and brands decided that enough was enough, so 17 menswear houses kicked off the week with runway shows and these are due to be followed by a number of top haute couture shows despite the ongoing pandemic.
THE French Senate has voted in favour of banning the wearing of hijabs in sports competitions, arguing that headscarves can put at risk the safety of athletes wearing them. The amendment to a proposed law was opposed by the French Government but could still be overturned.
NORWAY No Royals
Norwegian bubbles
THERE is controversy as to whether Norway should compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics due to China’s human rights record and the Royal Family has announced that no member will be attending either event due to fears of infection, but they will watch on TV.
A MEMBER of the Norwegian Parliament has tabled a suggestion that rather than serve Champagne or similar sparkling wines at Embassy receptions around the world, that the Foreign Office should require them to serve the Norwegian equivalent, cider.
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Sweet surprise
Novel vehicles
AFTER announcing that it was considering moving its production from two existing Finnish locations, if agreement can be obtained from unions, confectionery and food giant Fazer has confirmed that it was surprised to receive approaches from some 50 municipalities offering them a home.
THE Helsinki police department has confirmed that it has acquired two allterrain vehicles (ATVs) for use on daily patrols at a cost of €20,000 per vehicle. They have a top speed of 80kmh and are ideal for street and off-road activity.
IRELAND Extra holiday
Released on bale
FOR the first time, the Republic of Ireland will enjoy a public holiday named after a female saint. February 1 is St Brigid’s Day and from next year will be an annual public holiday in memory and recognition of those who died during the pandemic.
A PONY which was taken into custody by Garda in Co Monaghan for allegedly ‘playing havoc with traffic on the Main Street’ was offered the chance of ‘bale’, but instead of replying ate it before being returned to its owner according to a tweet by local officers.
ITALY Free accommodation
Secret daughter
A FORMERLY deserted property in the Sicilian village of Sambuca, voted Italy’s most beautiful, was purchased and restored by Airbnb who are now offering it free of charge for one year for up to four people who must rent one room out via Airbnb but keep the profits.
ELENA CURTI, the last of the secret children of Italian Fascist dictator Mussolini, died aged 99 at her home north of Rome on Monday January 17. Never recognised officially by ll Duce as his daughter, Elena was born days before he swept to power.
PORTUGAL Stressed out
Fuel tax
A STUDY by British sleep professionals eachnight has concluded that Portugal is the third most stressed country in Europe, mainly due to a high divorce rate and unemployment rates. The only countries where the inhabitants are more stressed are apparently Latvia and Serbia.
A TEMPORARY discount on the fuel tax (ISP) introduced by the Portuguese government in October (to compensate drivers for the increase in VAT revenue) of 2c per litre on petrol and 1c on diesel was due to end on January 31, but will be extended.
RUSSIA First straw
Quiet please
A SET of Bronze Age gold and silver tubes discovered in southern Russia more than a century ago and originally referred to as sceptres may actually be metal straws used for communal beer drinking, researchers have recently concluded and if so, are likely to be the oldest surviving examples.
ACCORDING to the Moscow Times, authorities in the Rostov region of southern Russia, have issued new regulations concerning civil marriages which ban loud conversations, laughter, wearing of dirty shoes and rearranging furniture. The bride and groom are however allowed to smile and have their photographs taken.
SWEDEN Drone sightings
Gender equality
AFTER drones were sighted flying over three Swedish nuclear plants earlier in January, they have now been spotted over both the Royal Palace in Stockholm and Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovön, which is the residence of the King and Queen currently isolating due to Covid.
THE definition of ‘men's violence against women’ described by the Swedish Gender Equality Authority is so wide that it can incorporate violence in lesbian same-sex relationships, where no men are present or situations where men are actually victims as reported by Sputnik.
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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Breakdancing ALWAYS good for a fun quote, Wetherspoons’ boss Tim Martin told Sky News he was “breakdancing round my living room” when Covid‐19 restrictions were eased after admitting that sales over the Christmas period were poor due to Plan B guidance on staying at home.
Inflation fears BANK OF ENGLAND Governor Andrew Bailey told a committee of MPs on January 19 that he was worried that rising inflation was likely to last longer than originally forecast due to ongoing fears that unprecedented increases in the cost of natural gas could continue until 2023.
Rates holding SPEAKING on French radio on January 20, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank has confirmed that she has no intention of taking “rapid and ruthless” actions such as an increase in interest rates in the eurozone, as she still believes that the rising rate of inflation is temporary.
Stealthy involvement USING the services of Banco Santander, Galician based Disashop ‐ which is involved in the supply of equipment for online payments ‐ has amassed 20 per cent of the shares of Paypoint which allows cash payments at 28,200 UK outlets and is now its largest shareholder.
Close vote UK shareholders continue to flex their collective muscles, this time trying to stop a £550,000 bonus for WH Smith chief executive Carl Cowling. The actual vote saw 46 per cent against payment whilst the balance of those who voted won the day and the payment will go through. It appears that he was lucky as 7 per cent abstained and many of those who voted against were unimpressed with the fact that the company had taken furlough and business rate relief and was still trading below pre‐ pandemic figures.
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is the amount that Spanish DIY chain Bricomart is to share with most of its 4,000 plus employees to help them cope with inflation.
Investment in Caribbean venture HUGE new investment in the Spanish hotel chain, Grupo Piñero, means the company will be able to invest €176 million in the Caribbean islands of Do‐ minican Republic and Jamaica. The Mallorcan based private com‐ pany was founded in 1977 and its most senior officers are members of the Piñero family which specialises in holidays and hotels in the Caribbean but was affected by the pandemic. Three organisations, Inter‐American Development Bank (IDB) Group pri‐ vate sector arm, IDB Invest, and Banco Popular Dominicano will help to fi‐ nance the upgrade and reopening of
hotels in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica with the active support of the governments of both countries. The agreement was possible as the three institutions share the belief that tourism can help local economies grow while simultaneously encourag‐ ing inclusive and sustainable tourism. Commenting on the deal which was announced in Madrid at the Fitur Tourism Fair, Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said “Tourism is the world’s fastest and most immediate convertible econom‐ ic activity. Therefore, this particular ac‐ tion today is so critical to the develop‐
ment of the Caribbean and the world. “A statement is being made here about how we create the debt rear‐ rangement and the financial infusion to enable faster recovery. That fast re‐ covery must not be irresponsible, and that’s why the elements that deal with sustainability and resilience are so important.” The company owns 27 hotels worldwide, including the Bahia Principe Grand, which is the largest hotel in Jamaica, so its reopening once updated following closure due to the pandemic, will be a welcome boost to the island’s economy.
Tackle rising funeral Can they limit spending? costs with a guarantee LEGALLY SPEAKING
In our community AGM we voted to limit spending by the president to €1,000. Now he has spent €6,000 and even used much of the money to pay for repairs of the stone walls enclosing our private gardens, which all of the townhouses have. He says he can legally do this and our administrator backs him up. Is there anything we can do to bring him under control? D W (Costa Blanca) Properly, DAVID SEARL the com‐ YOU AND THE LAW munity should IN SPAIN have voted to au‐ thorise the repairs. Nevertheless, if the repairs seem to be urgent, the president can authorise the expenditure. You seem to be under the impression that your gardens are ‘private’. They are not in fact private. They are prop‐ erty of the community. Your private property ends at the outside wall of the building. Your garden space is assigned for your private use, but it is owned by the community. So your president has not used community funds to repair private walls. Even one community member can go to court against the president if he claims that his private interests are prejudiced by the president’s action. Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
FOR years the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona was Europe’s most important meeting place for all involved in latest technology, but the pandemic almost wiped it out. Cancellations came in thick and fast from Asia, even before global lock‐ down and the 2020 fair had to be can‐ celled completely. Things were slightly better in 2021 with a mix of face‐to‐face exhibitors
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MWC Barcelona and a virtual exhibition helped by the fact that the Spanish Government made overseas visitors temporary ‘technical experts’ so that they could gain entry to the country. Now it is due to return to Barcelona in its old format from February 28 to
March 3, but with major companies such as Sony deciding not to send a contingent, it’s feared that its time may be past. Many small businesses have found trading difficult over the last two years, even with the benefit of online sales, so potential company visitors
New BT charges BT customers in the UK can expect to see price rises on their mobile and internet packages of more than 9 per cent from the end of March, although the resulting price should be held for the follow‐ ing 12 months. Some two years ago the company committed to annu‐ al increases of 3.9 per cent plus inflation and as this now stands at 5.4 per cent, the to‐ tal increase will be a huge 9.3 per cent, although this is only expected to add an average £3.50 per month to customer bills. Working from home and downloading of TV has seen a significant increase in usage and with the majority of data plans unlimited, BT needs the increased income to expand.
Cauliflower crisis A CAULIFLOWER grower in Lincolnshire was all geared up to supply UK supermarkets with hundreds of thousands for Christmas, but the weath‐ er struck and left them with‐ out anything to pick. Cauliflowers enjoy cold weather, but August and September were too warm for them, so they ended up flowering a month late mean‐ ing that they weren’t ready to be served with the sprouts on Christmas Day and supermar‐ kets had to import stocks. Now the growers find themselves with half a million of the ripe vegetables on their hands, so are having to drop wholesale prices rather than dump them, meaning that UK consumers can enjoy making cauliflower cheese at half the normal cost. may be deterred by the cost of passes which vary in price from €768.90 to €4,614.50, although these prices in‐ clude access to workshops and presen‐ tations. It costs a huge amount of mon‐ ey to stage an event of this size with profits made from the sale of exhibition stands, but if there are insufficient ex‐ hibitors, then the organisers may well have to review their future commit‐ ment to the show.
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1.861,00 5.330,0 110,55 284,10 1.951,5 786,40 287,10 51,05 7.476,0 732,00 152,55 1.839,00 1.077,00 237,00 7.280,0 26,72 1.378,50 2.442,0 667,80 1.278,00 6.381,0 2.236,00 520,40 660,20 5.326,0 115,90 6,95 1.791,4 1.792,6 788,20 1.556,00 11,80 3.334,0 1.060,50 1.283,50 2.864,0 1.238,30 1.533,00 12.785,0 1.546,50 1.558,50 506,20 150,75 287,05 244,20 3.840,0 1.057,23 119,14 3.020,0 1.168,50
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The two leaders met in Madrid.
THERE was an important meeting for Spanish Presi‐ dent Pedro Sánchez when he welcomed new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Madrid on January 17. Although both countries have enjoyed relatively friendly relationships, the ‘old’ Germany under Angela Merkel was renowned as one of the most frugal during the economic slump starting in 2008 and Spain was often criticised for its inability to balance the budget. Now, with a left leaning Chancellor leading a govern‐ ment comprised of both left and right, Sánchez hoped for support in his plan to relax the EU’s fiscal rules but this was not likely to be achieved during their first meeting. They did however have a number of areas to discuss such as the pandemic, vac‐ cinations, climate policy, migration and of course the EU recovery fund from which Spain will be a major
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beneficiary. Germany is Spain’s second largest commercial customer and its main supplier, with a trade balance that in 2020, the worst year for some time due to the pandemic, exceed‐ ed €63 billion and there are currently more than 1,325 German companies installed in Spain and around 260 Spanish companies in Ger‐ many. Both countries see the oth‐ er as important allies on a number of fronts and the two leaders confirmed that during the first half of 2022 a Ger‐ man‐Spanish Summit will be held to discuss ways of ex‐ tending the relationship. Spain is of course a major destination for German tourists with some 11 million visitors being received in pre‐ pandemic years and thanks to membership of the Euro‐ pean Union, people from both countries are able to set‐ tle in the other and work without problems.
Save queueing FOLLOWING the experiments by both Amazon and Tesco during 2021, UK supermarket chain Aldi is to open its first checkout‐free supermarket in Greenwich where people can shop without having to scan a product. In fact, it will be cash and credit card free with shop‐ pers enrolling as customers online logging payment de‐ tails and then being able to simply fill their bags and be charged later. Facial age recognition cameras will be installed in order to ensure that underage drinkers don’t get their hands on alcohol (although there will be a member of staff on hand to check ID if necessary).
BUSINESS EXTRA Lifeline extended BRUSSELS plans to extend temporary permission for European banks and fund managers to use UK clear‐ ing houses until June 2025, thereby removing a threat to the stability of fi‐ nancial markets according to an announcement by the European Commis‐ sioner for Financial Ser‐ vices.
Bailing out INVESTMENT Group Atit‐ lan which focuses mainly on Spain and Portugal is in the process of selling approximately 9,000 hectares of land devoted to almond and olive culti‐ vation, as well as two mills managed by sub‐ sidiary Elaia to the De Pra‐ do Group for an undis‐ closed sum.
Lidl appeal AFTER withdrawing its €360 Monsieur Cuisine Connect kitchen robot from sale due to an in‐ junction by Vorwerk, the German company that owns Thermomix, Lidl has won an appeal in the Provincial Court of Barcelona which has de‐ clared that there is no breach of patent.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT YOU simply must feel sorry for the poor old British Queen. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the UK monarchy. To my mind the institution (but not necessarily all its members!) is the rock that holds the pride of the nation together. The whole world looks on in awe and no small amount of envy, as the Royal lineage continues with magnificent pageantry and splendour to preserve all the centuries of the history it represents. It more than pays its way, earning millions for the country through the tourist industry alone. This year, the head of the family is due to celebrate her Jubilee year. She has now dutifully and impeccably served the nation as the longest reigning monarch in history. Unfortunately, apart from her longevity, she hasn’t much else to celebrate. The country she rules over is, despite the recent easing of regulations, still in the grip of a devastating and seemingly unrelenting pandemic. Her Grandson has turned traitor and run
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off with a two‐bit actress and is set to publish his own ‘kiss ‘n tell’ book, no doubt to sully his grandmother’s special celebratory year. Her Majesty has also had to strip her favourite son of all his Royal titles and patronages as he faces accusations and a possible trial for sexual abuse. Her weak leaders are still allowing mass immigration, the ever‐rising numbers of which already threaten the very infrastructure of the nation. The Commonwealth is gradually falling apart. Scotland is threatening to break up the UK. Her out of touch Prime Minister looks like he’s facing resignation after considering there were separate laws for his cabinet and the rest of the public. Two of her closest lifelong friends recently died: The Duchess of Grafton and Lady Farnham aged 90! And just a few months ago, after 70 years of marriage, she lost her beloved husband. Through it all her Majesty, who is now 95 years old, has retained the
same quiet dignity and poise she has presented to the country and its subjects since her accession to the throne. I wonder how many tears this Lady has shed in the privacy of her own small apartment tucked away in a corner of Buckingham Palace. The iconic pictures of her loneliness in Westminster Abbey on the day of her husband’s funeral will tear at the heartstrings for many years to come. God bless Queen Elizabeth. She truly does deserve a great deal more happiness than has been meted out so far. Let us hope the British public can lift her spirits and show her just how much they truly think of her in this, her special celebratory Jubilee year. 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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FEATURE
TV & Film Review by Laura Kemp
Munich: The Edge of War
MUNICH: The Edge of War tells a fictional story between two university friends as Eu‐ rope stands on the brink of the Second World War in 1938. The movie is streaming now on Netflix. This thriller, adapted from Robert Harris’ 2017 novel, de‐ picts British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s desper‐ ate attempts to negotiate with Adolf Hitler to avoid war. The movie begins at Oxford University in 1932, where we are introduced to best friends Hugh, played by George MacKay (1917), the enthusias‐ tically pro‐Nazi German Paul, and Paul’s girlfriend Lena ‐ who is later found to be Jew‐ ish and ends up bed‐ridden af‐ ter being captured by Nazis. Six years later, when Ger‐ many and the rest of Europe are on the brink of war, Hugh is now a private secretary to
Neville Chamberlain, played by Jeremy Irons, and Paul is now a diplomat, opposed to Hitler’s rising. Paul receives a secret document from his lover and becomes involved in a clandestine plot to arrest the Fuhrer. Tensions mount as one of Paul’s old friends who is now one of Hitler’s bodyguards, played by the amazing August Diehl (Inglorious Basterds), becomes suspicious of him. If you’re a fan of films like Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy you’ll enjoy this movie, but at two hours long it failed to keep me gripped throughout despite some tense mo‐ ments, particularly the last third of this film. However, it is successful in portraying the rise of Nazi Germany and the secrecy amongst those who wanted to take down the regime.
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THE JANUARY BLUES - ALMOST OVER AT LAST FOR ANOTHER YEAR 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
JANUARY’S got a lot to answer for, hasn’t it? With New Year resolutions already starting to founder (every‐ body knows making fitness plans in freezing cold, dark, wet January is rubbish, so it’s only right to start New Year resolutions in May), we’re then hit by Blue Monday, reckoned to be the most depressing day of the year. And it’s a long time till spring! Well, to this list, add self‐help books. And it’s great that people seek to bet‐ ter understand themselves, how to take control of their lives and be as happy and successful as possible Generally, though, isn’t the secret to life being happy with your lot? You don’t really need the latest kitchen/ car/holiday/lifestyle. Just go for a walk with the dog, pop into your local pub/bar for a beer, and make the most of life. Nora Johnson’s opinions
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#TheWomanBeyond PSYCHOLOGIST Angela Duckworth created the science of Grit. She shows anyone striving to succeed, whether that’s you, me, athletes, or entrepreneurs, the secret to outstanding achievement is NOT TALENT, Whoa!! but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls ‘grit.’ Fascinating, so why do some people suc‐ ceed and others fail? Angela explains talent is not a guarantor of success, her research, found that grit, a combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal, is THE hallmark of high achievers in EVERY do‐ main. The great news is she also proved that grit can grow. She defines it as intense passion + intense perseverance. In short, if you’re REALLY fired up about something and you’re willing to show up every day for however long it takes to make your dream a reality. She tells us that effort counts twice and offers this equation (yes another equation) to capture the essence of grit: Talent x Effort = Skill Skill x Effort = Achievement
It’s still a long time until spring.
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR GRIT See how that? Effort counts twice. Yes, talent’s important but EFFORT is twice as important. You can have a super ‘talented’ ‘genius’ who puts in no effort and what do you get? Nothing, just a disappointed genius. Or, you can have a modestly talented indi‐ vidual who HUSTLES and what do you have? An extraordinary amount of achievement. Effort counts twice. (Am I repeating myself? Yes.) Calvin Coolidge said something similar: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with tal‐ ent. Genius will not; Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” Here’s four tips to cultivate your Grit: Passion+Practice+Purpose+Hope. Passion: You need to be intrinsically drawn to something. You’re not going to put in the required effort if you’re only kinda‐sorta inter‐ ested. (Period.) That said, we’re not talking about fireworks passion, the kind that comes
and goes. It’s about compass passion, the kind that guides your life for decades. Practice: Passion isn’t enough. You need to do the work. Every. Single. Day. Gritty people design their life around their Passion. Purpose: You want mature Passion and sus‐ tainable Grit; it can’t be all about you. Make it about something bigger than you. A purpose beyond yourself. Hope: The path to Gritty, Heroic greatness, is bumpy, we’ll fall down, a lot, I know I have. We need to have Hope, to see the future can be better than our present, we need to believe that we have the power to make it so, if we put in the required Effort. Take a moment, how about you? What’s your Purpose? Do a quick inventory on these, think about how you can improve just 1 per cent today! Stay Focused, Keep Positive and Choose to +1 in Every Moment. Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x Toni Eastwood OBE, MBA #TheWomanBe‐ yond. Ignite Your Passion, Fulfil Your Dreams and Awaken Your Greatness!
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T H I S week my family lost another of its greatest characters when my uncle passed away. A personality so large and a person so constant in our lives that the gap he leaves behind is immense. H owever, it shouldn’t be the gap that we think of when a person leaves this world, but the space they filled when they were here and still do even when they are gone. The thought of that warmth and joy should not be clouded by the fact they are not here in person any more, our grief shouldn’t obscure our memories. I n the same way, we shouldn’t think about death only when it happens otherwise we will lose ourselves when it does. Death is a recurring theme across all of our lives because it happens to us all. Even before times of pandemic and war, even when life is somewhat peaceful, people still die.
CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD To ignore this fact or try to remove ourselves from the occurrence will only make the grief and emotion worse when it does inevitably arrive. “ G rief that has been calmed by reason is calmed forever,” said Seneca. While I don’t believe that grief is ever truly gone, I do believe this statement, that your grief can be calmed and shaped into something you can live with more easily but only if you face it head-on. An ongoing part of preparing ourselves for grief is Memento Mori - ‘remember that you will die’ - because when you keep death in mind, it helps you live while you are still here and appreciate others while they are here too. W ithout even realising it, my aunt has
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A part of life embodied a beautiful piece of stoic philosophy after my uncle passed. S he has asked people not to comfort her and send only condolences, but to write to her with memories of her husband and their feelings about the man that he was, rather than only focusing on the most mundane and ubiquitous part of our life’s process. The past we share with people is ours to hold and we can look back with gratitude and be grateful that we got to share them. Seneca also said: “If you admit to having derived great pleasures, your duty is not to complain about what has been taken away but to be thankful for what you have been given.” We should not wait for someone to be gone before we make these lists of appreci-
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ation for them. W e can, and should, sit down and write about who we are grateful to and the feelings of joy they
bring to our lives before we lose them. A huge part of grief for many is a lack of clarity around their feelings for the per-
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TIME IN SAUDI Hey Leapy, I like your article in the Euro Weekly, I also spent time in Saudi from 1991 till 2018 when I retired here with wifey to Catral near Alicante. Being in Saudi during the Gulf War was fun, seeing how the locals reacted to an American squaddie with a 45 on her hip driving a hummer. Going to dances where the USA boys dressed up as the Mad Mullas and played Let’s Go To The Mosque as a 12 bar song. I planned to write a book as I have never seen one telling the real story of expat life. I was one of the biggest bootleggers around and even sold my business when I left. I have thousands of words in notes but need maybe a ghost writer or such to get going. I think it would make a great movie, Brad Pitt could play me, even a box set series. I Like Bill Bryson, maybe he would like a project, or if you know anyone? Keep doing your stuff, I like it. Best, George
Most interesting Please advise David Worboys that I found his Black and White article (Issue 1904) most interesting. Please pass on my above email address. Michael
90-day stay You may remember that three months ago I wrote to you regar-
SAUDI ARABIA: Many years were spent here before retiring to Spain.
ding the Schengen Treaty restriction that limits a tourist stay to 90 days in 180. As I mentioned, this severely affects the tourist industry as motorhomers, who like to stay in Spain for the winter, are not always prepared to make the long journey south if they have to return within the 90-day ruling. Add to that, the reluctance in buying or long-term renting a property if you are only able to live in it for three months at a time - the market diminishes. The UK allows European tourists to stay for up to 180 days in a year, and these can be consecutive days. When people are asked to help reduce carbon emissions, the 90day limitation would appear to have the opposite effect. Many tourists (and I am one of them) will make two journeys in a year to visit their holiday home. Twice the fuel con-
STATE OF CONFUSION FOR some time, the international community appeared to be broadly united on the way to tackle the pandemic and generally introduced similar requirements for travel and work. Now however this seems to be unravelling at quite a pace and even Autonomous Communities within Spain appear to be differing on whether they should require people wishing to visit hospitality outlets to present Covid passports. In many cases, individual bars and restaurants are actually making their own decisions and, either ignore the need to show these passports or simply ask customers whether they have been vaccinated without requiring any proof. To be accurate, managers of large chains are clearly being told to ensure that all requirements are enforced as there are financial penalties should any establishment be seen to be breaking the rules. Britain is taking a very different stance to its neighbours, effectively cancelling all restrictions during January al-
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sumption, twice the pollution! Multiply that a few thousand times! The pandemic has affected people’s lives dramatically - and we know how swiftly Covid and its variants can spread. Should we be travelling more frequently across borders? Surely, it would be better for those who wish to visit Spain, to make the journey once - and then to stay put? Add this to the critical effect this 90 days restriction has had on the tourist market and, surely, it would make more economic and environmental sense to forge a reciprocal agreement with the UK and allow tourists to visit for up to 180 days consecutively? Already, inroads have been made to change the present restriction we need to keep up the pressure and not let the initial impetus die. Thank you ‐ Ann
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though recommending that masks be worn where there is a chance of possible infection. Almost perversely there are reports of schools insisting that pupils should continue to wear masks, even though the government doesn’t require them to. Some countries are penalising those who are unvaccinated and effectively making it so difficult to work and live within their community that they are effectively being blackmailed to be inoculated. Others however recognise an element of freedom, encouraging people to be jabbed (or have the booster shot) but with no penalty if they don’t. Some believe that masks are necessary to cut the number of infections whilst others suggest that they can cause as much damage to the body as Covid. All in all, it is very confusing and hopefully, here in Spain we will soon all be subject to the same requirements once again.
BBC: What is your opinion?
Yvonne Green A lot of the younger generation don’t watch live time any more. They stream which is legal to do so except BBC iPlayer therefore you don’t need to pay for a TV licence. BBC could be funded through advertising like other stations.
Andrew Philip Coates The most respected broadcaster in the world and because of its charter it has to be unbiased, despite what people say... but it needs streamlining... there are areas of it which could be commercialised... BBC 1, Radio 1&2 and their website.
Martin Nerja Well as a Spanish newspaper it’s got nothing to do with you or anybody living in Spain as watching the BBC outside of the UK is illegal.
Le Barx Christophe Cancel the uber woke BBC and fund social care.
Andy Solomons Definitely an outdated concept now. The idea was good, and could still work if it was providing an interesting alternative to the rubbish ‘reality’ programmes on commercial channels. Sadly, it no longer does this. All the money seems to disappear into a very few pockets.
Carol King Done really good stuff - arts/world etc but clearly biased - ie miles of lorries queued at Dover seen via Google Earth but not a peep !
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By Clinica Britannia
Prevention is better than cure HEALTH CHECK-UP: Will help give early diagnosis to any underlying problems.
WITH the stress and lifestyle many of us live today, trying to fit in work, family and travel, can have a negative impact on our overall health. But surprisingly for many of us a general health check‐ up is not a PRIORITY, until we are diag‐ nosed with any specific illness or dis‐ ease. ‘Surely prevention is better than cure.’ An Annual General Health check‐up will help your doctor keep an eye on the well‐being of your body and give early di‐ agnosis to any underlying problems; they will generally ask for the following tests: • Height, weight BMI and blood pres‐ sure.
• Standard blood test. • Electrocardiogram. • Spirometry to check lung function. • Consultation with Gynaecologist in‐ clusive of ultrasound, smear and breast ultrasound for women. • Prostate check for men. • Dental consultation. With the results, your GP can advise if any further treatment is necessary, for example seeing a Nutritionist if you suf‐ fer with diabetes, cholesterol or are over or under weight. ‘Health is Wealth’, and with the rising number of diseases, it always helps to detect them early.
So, now with the New Year here, do not neglect your health any more! Contact your medical centre and book your annual check-up, it will for sure make a significant difference to your overall health. WITH the sun starting to come out again, some of us may start to find our scalps ‐ one of the areas hardest hit by UV rays and the elements ‐ in need of extra attention. Scalp condition can have a large impact on the overall health of our locks, with an unhealthy scalp potentially leading to problems with hair growth. Everything from sunburn to product build‐up and im‐ balanced oil levels can result in itching, flakiness, and dull hair appearance. Luckily, these problems can often be rectified using the right tools. For those suffering from scalp discomfort, dryness, or oiliness, try a targeted treat‐ ment with ingredients in‐ cluding charcoal to remove impurities, spearmint and peppermint oils to soothe, and witch hazel to balance oil levels. Vitamin biotin also provides nutrients to sup‐ port healthy hair growth. Boost the effectiveness of any products you do use with a scalp massaging tool. Created with rubber tips, these brushes can be used on all scalps, helping to build
Scalp care HEALTHY HAIR: A relaxing massage can lower stress.
up and distribute shampoo better, stimulate blood flow, and exfoliate. These tools al‐ so offer the added bonus of a relaxing massage experi‐ ence, helping to lower stress levels; another factor thought to affect hair health.
Finally, for those with long hair, make sure to use a snag‐free band when tying it up using ‘dent‐free’ ties to glide over hair, rather than pinching it, resulting in less strain on the scalp and help‐ ing prevent hair breakage.
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Prepare for spring BETWEEN festive events, visiting family, and cold tem‐ peratures, winter can feel like one of the longest sea‐ sons. So why not celebrate its departure with a well‐de‐ served, at‐home pampering session? Best attempted towards the end of the evening when relaxation benefits should re‐ sult in an uninterrupted night’s sleep, a DIY pamper‐ ing session can help lower stress and restore dehydrat‐ ed, stressed out hair and skin. Begin by running a warm bath ‐ shown to help lower stress hormone levels ‐ con‐ taining a favourite oil or scent. Or why not try a spe‐ cially‐designed bath soak with salts to hydrate and soothe skin. As you soak away your stress, why not take advan‐ tage of half an hour to your‐ self to pay some attention to one of the more neglected areas of the body; the scalp? Dampen hair before taking
RELAXATION: Get ready for spring with a pampering session.
time to gently massage a scalp scrub onto the head until the product dissolves, before adding more water for a rich lather. This mini‐ massage will help to both un‐ wind as well as detoxing the scalp of any product build up, and can be used once a week in place of shampoo. Next, apply a hydrating hair mask. As it takes effect, treat your body to the same
glow‐inducing exfoliation as your scalp and slough off the day with a gentle exfoliator. After rinsing off, snuggle up in something comfortable and treat your skin to a mask. Finally, the eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of stress and age, so why not pay them some extra atten‐ tion with some undereye gel patches?
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Look your best THE sun is coming out, the clocks are not far from springing forward and the wild flowers are out. That can only mean one thing, spring is al‐ most here. Spring beauty is all about soft colours, dewy skin and glossy hair. Months of winter central heating and cold weather can take their toll, leaving us with dry, dull locks and in need of some attention. Regain your hair’s natu‐ ral gloss with a routine de‐ signed to rehydrate and repair damage, beginning with a shampoo which will help hair look its best with a combination of hydrat‐ ing oils, hyaluronic acid, and conditioning ingredi‐ ents. Next, tackle the prob‐ lems of loss of moisture and split ends with a con‐ centrated treatment con‐ taining vegetable proteins to strengthen hair struc‐
SHINING BRIGHT: Regain hair’s natural shine.
ture, helping it regain its natural shine. To seal the deal, once a week and instead of your normal conditioner, pro‐ tect all your good work at the same time as adding
WHEN the weather gets warmer it is time to think about using lighter formulas in our make‐up and skincare. Rich, thick products can work brilliantly during the colder winter months, helping to sup‐ port our skin’s protective layer and adding some much‐needed colour while sunshine is in short supply.
shine, with a top coat. This product works like a top coat after a manicure to seal in shine and moisture and protect colour in the upcoming sunnier months.
By Clinica Britannia
Maintaining a healthy smile I HAVE not seen a Dentist for many years as I had a bad experience which has left me anxious and ner‐ vous. Is a dental check‐up really necessary? Great oral hygiene is not only an essential part of maintaining a healthy smile and keeping your natural teeth for as long as possi‐ ble, but it also helps to avoid the pain and expense of unnecessary dental treatments, so the answer to your question is a defi‐ nite yes. The greatest preventa‐ tive approach to dental care, is a good daily oral care regime accompanied with regular visits to your dentist for a check‐up and clean. Your dentist if need‐ ed can advise you on oral
ORAL HYGIENE: Will help you keep your natural teeth.
hygiene and spot any po‐ tential issues early enough to treat them before they become a problem. During your dental health check your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth, paying partic‐ ular attention to your teeth, gums and tongue, looking for the warning signs of tooth decay and gum disease, which may be too subtle for you to have noticed for yourself.
Sometimes they may need to take an X‐ray to help check for these warn‐ ing signs. The whole pro‐ cess is quick and painless so please do not worry. You may not require any extra treatment apart from your clean, but whatever you require, whether it be a filling, crown or implant, your Dentist will discuss with you so you are fully in‐ formed and made to feel at ease.
Appointments Landline: 965 837 553 / 965 837 851 • 24H/365D Emergency Number: (+34) 607 255 755 • Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 9:00am / 5:00pm
Clinica Britannia Calpe Av. Ejercitos Españoles 16 BIS, 1st Floor, Calpe
Lighten up However, as the weather warms up our skin needs change and heavier formulas can begin feeling too much on the skin and even blocking pores.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
If you prefer to switch to a lighter formula during the spring and summer months but are concerned about maintain‐ ing some level of coverage to conceal imperfections, there
are several options, including the Beauty Balm (BB), Colour Correcting (CC) cream, or even a liquid highlighter. These lightweight creams bridge the gap between a moisturiser and a serum, while also containing a small amount of colour or light diffusing particles to offer a skin‐perfecting effect. If your priority is radiance, try
combining a liquid highlighter with your normal moisturiser for an all over skin brightening effect. This product can be worn alone to blur imperfec‐ tions, as a primer under make‐ up or even applied as a high‐ lighter to the highest points of the face, and is infused with mi‐ cro‐fine pearl pigments to pro‐ vide a subtle sheen.
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Underwater experience THE Javea Town Council have together with the University of Alicante launched the first signposted Portitxol anchor route, a unique underwater ex‐ perience in the nature reserve sur‐ rounding the Montgo mountain. The signs effectively walk divers through the underwater museum that includes pieces from as far back as the Phoenician era through to the 16th century. Along the way there are nu‐ merous archaeological pieces that make this dive a wonderful experience. To follow the route divers simply fol‐ low the anchors laid out on the sea floor with around 200 pieces from dif‐ ferent chronological stages. The facility offers divers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of the area and to see the sea life the area has to offer including the odd whale. The good news is that the pieces are clearly visible although some are cov‐
UNIQUE: The pieces are clearly visible.
ered with algae. New routes will also be opening up later in the year extend‐ ing the facility further. Divers can choose to go in pairs, groups or as part of an organised dive with one of the many centres in the area. The route, which opens in March, is bound to be a hit with locals and tourists alike so get on down before the rush starts. For more information visit www.xabia.es.
Guided silk tour THE Museum and College of Major Art of Silk is holding guided visits in one of the most outstanding buildings of Valencian ar‐ chitecture and culture, located in a very special area of the his‐ toric centre of the city of Valencia, the Velluters neighbour‐ hood. The tours take you all the way to Japan without leaving Va‐ lencia, with the exhibition full of colour and silk texture. Silk garments, whose secrets and characteristics you will get to know better through the knowledge of the guide, who will also be able to answer all your questions. Thirty‐one pieces and all their accessories will help you learn more about the way of life of the Japanese throughout history, and also the prominence of these garments that are so attrac‐ tive to us due to their shape and colour. Learn everything about kimonos and expand your Japanese culture in a muse‐ um that always manages to surprise us! The Museum is at Hospital Street, 7 in Valencia. To book your tour contact the museum via email at comunicacion@museodelasedavalencia.com.
Tina Turner Tribute LA VILLA JOYOSA has a full programme of tribute acts over the next month, music that most of us grew up on. Topping the bill is Musical Totally Tina, a tribute to the lady her‐ self. Widely referred to as the Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turn‐ er started her career way back in 1957 with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She made a spectacular comeback in the 80s, her part‐ nership with Ike ended in 1976, quickly mov‐ ing to the top of charts. She has sold over 100 million records and has many awards and number ones to her name. To hear your favourite Tina num‐ bers, get down to the Teatre Auditori on February 18. The show starts at 7pm with tickets costing €15. To book call 965 894 250, email cultura@villa joyosa.com of visit the box office.
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Javea Players comedy THE Javea Players are putting on another crack‐ ing comedy in the Gata Musical Theatre, from April 25 ‐ 30. The show Bazaar and Rummage is a hysterical comedy by Sue Townsend. Born in Leices‐ ter in 1946, Townsend be‐ came famous for a num‐ ber of her books, most notably The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 and 3/4 and The Queen and I). Bazaar and Rummage is set in a multi‐purpose church hall in Acton, West London. Gwenda, a neurotic do‐gooder and trainee social worker Fliss, manage to per‐ suade three agoraphobic women: Katrina, an ex‐ variety songstress, Mar‐ garet, a working‐class vulgarian and Bell Bell, a woman obsessed by cleaning, to venture out of their homes after sev‐ eral years to run a jum‐ ble sale.
Directing the show is Richard Haddon, a new Javea Players member. The show promises to be another superb event from the Javea Players
that should not be missed. To book your ticket email boxoffice@javea players.com or visit javeaplayers.com.
Animal sanctuary
THE Akira Animal sanctuary was set up in 2011 to provide a shelter for animals in the areas of Benissa, Teulada and Moraira, since when it has managed to rescue and rehome many pets. Based in Benissa on land donated by the town council, Akira relies on charitable donations and income from its very successful shop in the centre of Moraira. Akira needs your help, they want you to become a regular supporter of their excellent fundraising events. The next two are: Girls Behaving Badly lunch ‐ Friday, February 25 at Bar Enzo, Plaza Iglesia, Moraira. The three‐course lunch at €28 includes a glass of wine, beer or cold drink. To book email deb bysa999@gmail.com. Quiz night ‐ Thursday, February 17 at the Hilltop Sports Bar and Grill in Teulada. The quiz starts at 7.30pm, cost €10 and in‐ cludes a simple dinner. To book email secretary@akira‐ani mals.com. If you want to volunteer, Akira are always open to assis‐ tance. You can find all contact details and more about the charity on their website www.akira‐animals.com. These are great social events and a lot of fun. They are also a great way to make friends while donating to an excellent cause.
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Romania arts tour Janet and Deb duo
THE Marina Alta Arts Society is arranging a trip to Romania to explore the art, culture, history and natural beauty of the country. The not for profit organisa‐ tion was started in 1987 by a number of Javea art enthusi‐ asts. Although run by a local committee, the society is backed by the universally re‐ spected Arts Society which has 387 local societies around the world and over 90,000 mem‐ bers. The society works to stimu‐ late awareness and enjoyment of the arts and, further, to en‐ hance knowledge of a broad canvas of related culture and heritage. The trip is very much part of that aim, ensuring that those who make the trip are exposed to the arts and the art of the country. The trip is a nine day, eight night tour which starts in Bucharest and will take in the Peles Castle with its ceiling paintings by Klimpt, Brasov, a medieval town in Transylvania, the Bear sanctuary of Zarnesti,
JANET AND DEB will be ap‐ pearing at the Arena Bar and Bistro in Ctra Denia‐ Javea in Denia on Sunday January 30 at 2.30pm. The female duo, members of the well‐known English band Angle Station, will be
appearing without the rest of the band. Janette Galbraith has a good reputation for her top class vocals, she sings in both English and Spanish, and for her solid percussion work. Debby Price helps with vocal and plays both the bass
and the flute. Leaning to more of an acoustic event, the pair will cover a range of popular songs in what promises to be a great afternoon. Booking is essential on 966 425 860.
Classic Rock EXPLORING ART: Learn about local art in Romania.
the traditional saxon village of Viscri with its fortified church and painted houses, the citadel of Sighisoara, the Bicaz gorges in the Carpathian mountains, painted churches and decorat‐ ed eggs in Bucovina, the paint‐ ed churches of Maramures, the Vaser Valley forest railway the Merry Cemetery crosses in Sapanta. The return trip will be from Cluj. Accommodation is in small hotels and guest houses. Trans‐ port throughout will be by air conditioned coach with an ex‐
perienced English‐speaking guide. Flights will be to and from Valencia with WhizzAir . The cost of the trip is £1,244 per person plus transfers to and from the airport. These will be arranged by the organisers. The tour has been organised in conjunction with Rediscover Travel UK who work in associa‐ tion with Aldo Travel in Roma‐ nia. For more information con‐ tact Dodie Hodgkinson on ro maniatrip@marinaaltaarts.co m.
AS live music returns to the region, there’s plenty to look forward to including an ap‐ pearance from local favourites 20/20. The five‐piece band are well‐known for their cover versions of popular classic rock, blues, soul, and pop songs from different eras. which always go down well amongst the local British community. As part of their latest round of gigs, they’ll be rocking up at El Cid Bar and Restaurant in Benidoleig, where fans can also enjoy dinner. The venue is sit‐ uated just outside the village on the
LIVE MUSIC: Booking recommended.
mountain side. With such a popular act performing, table reservation is recommended for the event on Saturday January 29. Reserva‐ tions can be made on 966 404 364.
Pottery museum ORBA is offering guided tours to the pottery muse‐ um and clay workshop every month between now and the summer. The town, which is today surrounded by citrus groves, was in the 19th century the main pottery producer in La Marina. That legacy is displayed in the Museu del Fang which opened in 2018. The museum houses pieces from more than 40 dona‐ tions that extol the pottery heritage, its historical evolution and the particular features that make it different. The guided tour takes you through the history of pottery in the town, starting in the 17th century and
works all the way through to pottery in the 21st cen‐ tury. Included in the tour is insight into life in the area prior to its growth as a tourist and agricultural centre, as it does the people, the culture and the lives of the people who made this area what it is today. Apart from that, travelling to Orba to learn about the pottery tradition and the history of clay will also take you to enjoy activities such as guided tours or workshops in factories. Tours cost €10 and start at 10am. Available dates are February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 18. To book email museudelfangorba@gmail.com.
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DENIA HOSPITAL: Exhibition covering the history of cancer.
Cancer exhibit DENIA Hospital is host‐ ing an exhibition cover‐ ing the changing of the history of cancer. Organised by the AECC Scientific Foundation, Spanish Association Against Cancer, the exhi‐ bition fulfils the dual purpose of raising aware‐ ness of the disease and informing those who are interested in the science. The exhibition is in the main hall of the health centre until February 17 and includes 10 of the most important mile‐ stones in which the AECC has investigated. Among them is the dis‐ covery of Dr Antonio Castells, which was a turning point in colon cancer research by demonstrating the effica‐
cy of the fecal occult blood test in the early detection of this tumour, or the finding of Dr Mari‐ ano Barbacid, who found new effective therapeu‐ tic routes to treat pan‐ creatic cancer. No booking is required however Covid‐19 rules apply, the hospital being situated just off the N332 on the road into Denia.
Good oldfashioned jazz.
THE House of Culture in Denia has organised some good old fashioned English jazz on Monday, February 14 with the Paul Evans Trio. Born in the UK in 1973, Paul learned to play jazz in the clubs up and down the country. He plays both classical and contemporary jazz and is renowned for his work with the trumpet. A long and successful career has seen him work and collaborate on concerts and recordings with musicians such as Mark Nightingale, Greg Hopkins, Alex Balke and many others. Paul who moved to Spain two decades ago is recog‐ nised for the power and energy of his playing style, and his ability to move from jazz to classic music. If you love jazz, Paul is one of the best trumpet players around and he should not be missed. Tickets cost €15 from www.notikumi.com and the show starts at 8pm.
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Roman baths tour THE tourism office in Calpe is offering guided tours for anyone who is interested in Roman history. The tours, which take you through the old town to the baths of the king, cover the history of Romans in the city. Guides provide an insight into life in Roman times, how they arrived in the area and when they left. The tour also covers Roman architecture and their influence on the history, its commerce, its way of life and its people. Tours are restricted to a maximum of 20 people and are free. Each tour starts at the Paseo Maritimo, Playa del Bol 47 and starts at 9.30am. Each tour takes around one and a half hours. To book call the tourist office on 965 836 920/965 838 532 or email them at turismo@ajcalp.es. Different dates are available, with more information available from the team at the tourist office.
Tribute to the 90s BENIDORM has announced that they will be hosting a new music festival on June 18, a ‘Tribute to the 90s.’ The festival brings to‐ gether a host of well‐ known bands that will cov‐ er the best of the music from the 90s. Perhaps a lit‐ tle different from others, the festival will cover worldwide hits as it will lo‐ cal best sellers. The festival is being or‐ ganised jointly by Iberia Festival and Star Boy Quar‐
terback, with artists an‐ nounced so far including Double You, Essex born Tina Cousins, Jerry Daley, Double Vision and DJ Space. Vicente Luis Bartual, the legendary Bikini Club speaker, will present the Festival. The concert starts at 5pm with tickets costing €25 each. There is also a five person VIP option available at €260. To get your ticket visit 90shomenajeala ruta.com.
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Politicians come and go MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION
Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LOVE going out to eat - not just big fancy meals. I like just going for a coffee - any excuse really, but what does bother me is where I sit. I don’t want to be near the toilet or too near the front door and I certainly don’t want to be facing the wall whilst all the good stuff is going on behind me. But, of course, Mrs S doesn’t want to face the wall either so sometimes we do the side by side arrangement. This doesn’t work if you have a table for two and it’s just a little table with two seats facing each other. So what I do is book for four and when I get to the restaurant I check out the seating and if it suits I’ll tell them we’re only two as our ‘friends’ couldn’t make it. I’ve never been moved yet. Another tip I got years ago, from a friend in the trade, was to get a window seat near the street because you get bigger portions, as when people walk past they look in and think I’ll have to go there, look at the size of the portions - not
sure it’s true, but worth a try. Interesting little article I read about some restaurants in France becoming private members’ clubs so they don’t have to ask people for Covid passports. I do always applaud the way folks circumnavigate daft rules which are unnecessary and un-policeable. I’ve noticed here that nobody wants to check documents either citing the fact they don’t want to be peeing of their punters. Hopefully things will change soon. Politicians come and go and are always telling us to do this or that. They’re all a Jack of all trades and master of none. One week they are Chancellor, the next Health Secretary and the fact is all the power lies with the civil servants who advise ministers. I dislike them all and they lie all the time, hence Partygate. It takes me back to when I was in the video business and saying to one geezer ‘you are the fifth managing director of Warner Bros that has told me what I’m doing wrong with my business model. I’m still growing and you don’t have a clue when you are going to be replaced and what the next product is you are going to be an ‘expert’ in’. Email: mikesenker@gmail.com
Mike’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.
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REPTILES can make excellent pets but can be expensive and difficult to care for. Some reptiles can be un‐ suitable for novices as they have very specific dietary and environmental needs, not to mention some can grow to an unmanageable size. There are however, some reptiles that are suitable for beginners, but they still re‐ quire a significant investment in equipment. Thorough research before decid‐ ing on one of these pets and getting your enclosure set up beforehand is essen‐ tial. The Iguana is not a great choice due to their size, tendency to become aggres‐ sive at maturity and their specific dietary and environ‐ mental needs. However, Leopard Geckos are consid‐ ered to be ideal for the novice as they are relatively small and easy to care for. With snakes, the biggest obstacle for many owners is their dietary needs. Owners must be willing to feed whole prey such as mice or
Pussycat’s telling tails CAT’S tails are fascinating, seeming to ap‐ the whole body and not just focus on their pear as if they have a life of their own. They tails. A cat that’s asleep can still tap their look like an antennae or some kind of de‐ tail, which is due to dreaming or it could tector that speaks a language all of its own. just be resting and focusing on something. In fact, the cat’s tail can open up a world A straight tail and hooked tip means that of information to the owner, making them the cat is calm and greeting you, but a better equipped to care for it. It is worth straight‐up tail signals aggressiveness. If paying more attention to the they have an arched back and a puffed‐out tail movements, as it tail, it means they’re afraid of something reveals their moods and with a tail that curves downwards, and intentions. they are on the defence. In general, a A cat is calm when the tail is in a low and whipping tail neutral position and finally if it decides to makes most suddenly bolt, it’s just letting off some people instinc‐ steam. tively stay away, as this action has the effect of mak‐ ing the cat look ex‐ tremely majestic and powerful. This is an ac‐ curate response as it ac‐ tually means that they are on high alert, nervous or potentially aggres‐ sive and it’s a brave person that even thinks about touching them. Vets advise owners to pay attention to TAIL TALES: Cats can provide lots of information.
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Reptiles for beginners rats. They do have the ad‐ vantage of often only need‐ ing to be fed once a week or less so they can easily be left on their own for a few days without a pet‐sitter. Corn snakes and Ball pythons are usually easy to care for and docile so make an ideal choice. However, Ball pythons have a reputa‐ tion for refusing to eat so a feeding demon may be required. Turtles are another op‐ tion but it
IGUANAS: Have very specific dietary needs.
can be very challenging to meet the housing and envi‐ ronmental needs of most turtles (aquatic turtles and tortoises). Eastern Box turtles live in varied climates so they are quite adaptable. They are
omnivores so eat both plants and insects. Unmet expectations and poor advice about reptile care can result in a bad expe‐ rience for the owner and can be fatal for the reptile, so do your research first.
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack M E N T I O N the Honda Civic and most people who know their cars will immediately start talk‐ ing about the iconic Type R. For those who don’t know their Hon‐ das, that’s the bonkers one with the mad spoiler on the back. There are a couple of other less bonkers versions, but also a very de‐ cent array of more workaday models that still offer great perfor‐ mance. Most of the ‘stan‐ dard’ range use a 1.0‐ l i t r e f o u r c y l i n d e r t u r‐ bocharged petrol engine with either manual or CVT automatic transmis‐ sion. My EX mid‐range Civic utilised the 1.0‐ litre with CVT transmis‐ sion. With six trim levels, the top two use a 1.5‐litre turbocharged petrol unit, prices start from
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The Civic handles extremely well.
Facts at a Glance Model: Honda Civic EX CVT Engine: 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol Gears: 7-Speed CVT automatic Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) 11 seconds/Maximum Speed 199 kmh (124 mph) Economy: 6.6l/100km (42.2 mpg) Combined driving (WLTP) Emissions: 107 g/km (WLTP) Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
€27,072/£22,590 and there’s a decent level of standard equipment even on the lead‐in version. This includes climate, au‐ to lights and wipers, pow‐ ered and heated door mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise and Bluetooth. Priced at €34,111/£28,465 my EX
trim had heated front and rear seats, keyless entry and start, adaptive damping, wireless charg‐ ing, leather, auto dim‐ ming mirror, panoramic opening glass roof and LED headlights. The Civic is a bit of a marmite car on the looks front with lots of angles and an overtly muscular style. There’s plen‐ ty of space for both oc‐ cupants plus their lug‐ gage and provides a very comfortable environ‐ ment. Previous Civics had a rather eccentric dash with two levels, things are more ordered now, and much better for it. It’s sensibly laid out without the rather minimalist, arguably boring, look of some ri‐ vals.
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The central touch‐ screen is a little on the small side but even so is clear and the instru‐ ments as a whole, and the driver instrument cluster with a central digital speedometer is a lesson in clarity. Try and find the phone USB socket though and you’ll struggle, it’s too well hidden behind the cen‐ tre console and a bit too much of a faff to reach. Predictably the Civic handles extremely well and the seven‐speed CVT automatic transmis‐ sion is a smooth and quick shifting affair, one of the better CVTs. Road noise can be quite loud on rougher surfaces and if you push the Civic it has a suitably sporting engine note. With striking looks, decent equipment and a good drive, not to men‐ tion my test car being in a rather striking shade of blue, makes the Civic an ordinary family car that is different to the norm, a standout for all the right reasons.
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New low emission zones THROUGHOUT 2022, the Spanish government has made its intention very clear about reducing the impact of fossil fuel motor vehicles, and thereby, re‐ ducing pollution levels, both environmental and acoustic. Urban mobility and the organisation and regulation of traffic in large cities will be a priority. To contribute to the de‐ velopment of this objec‐ tive, the DGT already re‐ leased new vertical signage in the middle of last year. These are designed to aid with the reduction of the most polluting traffic in the centres of Spain’s large cities. It is a vertical sign which
marks the perimeter of the Low Emissions Zones or ZBE (which are already used in Barcelona, for ex‐ ample). In June 2021, the Gener‐ al Directorate of Traffic (DGT) published an instruc‐ tion on Low Emission
Zones, and other regula‐ tions. This laid the founda‐ tions for the new rules, ex‐ plaining how future access will work for vehicles in ur‐ ban areas. According to the Climate Change Law, start‐ ing next 2023, all towns with more than 50,000 in‐
Price of used cars WITH the end of 2021 in Spain showing a marked in‐ crease in the prices of differ‐ ent supplies such as electric‐ ity and fossil fuels, obviously, vehicle prices were going to be affected along the line as well. Compared to 2020, newly manufactured vehicles, on average, have cost 3 per cent and 2.5 per cent more, in the case of passenger cars and motorcycles, respectively. Prices in the second‐hand car market have also suffered an increase, but in a more exag‐ gerated manner, with sales prices, on average, increasing by 11.4 per cent. In 2020, the average sale price of a second‐hand car was €15,631. In 2021, the price increased to €17,410, with the price gradually creeping up as the months went by, until ending Decem‐ ber 2021 at an average of €19,160. Another source, the sec‐ ond‐hand vehicle association Ancove, showed the average price in December to be €11,912, which is 14.43 per cent higher than the same month of 2020. Cars more than eight years old had an average cost of €9,023, with these units being much more affordable economically. The average age of the car fleet in
Spain is apparently 13 years. Sales of these vehicles, al‐ ways characterised by their low prices, and immediate availability, have been boost‐ ed by the microchip crisis which has resulted in a lack of stock of newly manufac‐ tured vehicles. This has prompted drivers to look more closely at the used market, where there has reportedly been an in‐ crease of 6.5 per cent in searches in December last
year. In the face of increased demand, this has inevitably pushed their value up in the market. In total, a reported 2.14 million second‐hand cars were sold last year in Spain, which represents a growth of 8.56 per cent compared to 2020. In the month of De‐ cember 2021 alone, a total of 220,178 vehicles were trans‐ ferred, 23.7 per cent more than in the month of Novem‐ ber of the same year.
habitants must set up a re‐ stricted traffic zone to re‐ duce emissions, especially in access roads to centres. Thus, in these pollution‐ free perimeters, only vehi‐ cles bearing environmental labels from the DGT C, ECO, and 0 will be permitted to circulate. The objective is that after the experiences in Madrid and Barcelona, drivers will know how to identify these low‐emission areas more quickly and easily. In addi‐ tion, the use of this new vertical sign helps to har‐ monise the regulations in all Spanish cities. These ZBE signs, in the words of the DGT, contribute both to the improvement of air quality, and the health of citizens, as well as to the mitigation of climate change and noise pollution. They also represent a stimulus for the energy ef‐ ficiency of transport, pro‐ moting its future electrifi‐ cation.
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