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Budget confirmed ALICANTE Province’s Offi‐ cial Bulletin published offi‐ cial confirmation of Benidorm’s €128 million 2022 Budget on Friday February 25. Earlier, councillors from the Ciudadanos party gave the thumbs‐down for this year’s finances, although on this occasion they were supported by the PSOE so‐ cialists. They did so after the local government, headed by Toni Perez (Partido Popu‐ lar), agreed to introduce a series of modifications to some allocations between now and next April. The town hall expects to invest €31.6 million in the town and its services this year, compared with €24.2 million in 2021. Neverthe‐ less, this amount is depen‐ dent on funding from the provincial, regional and central administrations, Fi‐ nance councillor Aida Gar‐ cia Mayor explained earlier.
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Station move needed DENIA Town Hall will provide 4,000 square metres of municipal land for a new National Police station. The Ministry of the Interior accepted the plot in Avenida Miguel Hernandez, but although the town hall hopes that construction starts soon, the central government has not mentioned dates, revealed De‐ nia’s Finance and Contracts councillor, Paco Rosello. The existing National Police station in Calle Castell d’Olimbroi has needed repairs and improvements for more than 20 years, the councillor said. Conditions are cramped, the roof leaks and the building is inaccessible as there is no lift: “It’s all stairs and architectural barriers,” Rosello commented.
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No more cloudy water Fireworks start blaze ALFAZ’S €972,475 water‐filtering and purify‐ ing plant is now ready for use. The installation is located in Alfaz’s Bel‐ monte area, adjoining the municipality’s do‐ mestic supply deposits. Thanks to the new plant there will be no repetition of past episodes when water from the Guadalest reservoir has been too cloudy to drink for several days. These began during the winter storms of late 2016 and early 2017 following a pro‐ longed drought. With the Guadalest water levels at a historic low, the sudden influx from mountain streams and watercourses stirred up the sediment and silt at the bottom of the dam. Alfaz’s water was purified at that time but not filtered and the health authorities de‐ clared it unfit for human consumption, cook‐
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near houses and could be seen from some dis‐ tance away, as reader Pauline Webb told the Euro Weekly News that same night. Firefighters, who were on the scene without delay, contained the fire and prevented it from spreading any further within an hour. Stabilised by 10pm, it was completely extinguished by 12.10am.
FILTERING PLANT: Toni Such inspects the newly-completed installation.
ing or even showering. In 2017 work began on Alfaz’s own filtering plant, which is now completed. “The installation can filter the maximum flow of water that is required at peak peri‐ ods,” explained Alfaz’s Infrastructures council‐ lor Toni Such. “It will also be able to cope dur‐ ing periods of heavy rain as well as drought conditions,” he added.
Break with traditional roles WITH most Covid restrictions lifted, Benitachell can once again celebrate International Wom‐ en’s Day on March 8 with a full programme. This continues throughout the month, but on the day itself, Benitachell’s town hall, in col‐ laboration with the local Women’s Association, will be showing a video entitled, ‘Rompe los roles’ (Breaking with roles) at the Centro Social at 7.30pm. “The video wants to bring home the need to
THE Denia and Benissa fire brigades needed four hours to extinguish a fire that broke out in Alcalali on Wednesday February 23. Flames were spotted in woodland at the l’Er‐ mita del Calvari chapel at around 8pm and, ac‐ cording to nearby residents, the fire started shortly after they had heard fireworks being let off. The blaze extended to an area dangerously
put an end to the gender stereotypes that the patriarchy traditionally imposed on women and which frequently oppress them,” said Equality and Gender Policies councillor Victor Bisquert. The video will also remind them that they are able to “be, love, live with and dedicate themselves to what they want” while develop‐ ing their abilities as a person “and not in line with the gender they were born with.”
Tourism and the Ukraine invasion COSTA BLANCA hoteliers’ association Hosbec expressed unease regarding the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on tourism. This comes at a time when tourism is beginning to recover from the sixth wave of the Covid pandemic, said Hos‐ bec president Toni Mayor. “A conflict of these dimensions is go‐ ing to condition all of the population both economically and socially and could have a negative effect on tourism flow,” he declared. “It is not yet possible to be able to assess cancellations but if the conflict extends over time, it will be felt soon‐ er or later with reduced reservations or increased overheads,” Mayor pre‐ dicted. Russian tourists are a minority mar‐
ket in the Valencian Community and account for 2 per cent of the total, the Hosbec president admitted, but resi‐ dential tourism was far more impor‐ tant. “There is an important Russian colony, particularly in Alicante Province and specifically the Marina Baja and Marina Alta. Spain’s first Or‐ thodox church was built in Altea,” Mayor pointed out. “What is also important is the work that this sector has been carrying out in the Russian market for more than 10 years with a medium and long‐term strategy,” he added. “Russia is a growing country with an increasingly cosmopolitan middle and upper middle class that viewe Europe as ‘an object of desire’,” Mayor said.
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NIBS EXTRA Dog park VILLAJOYOSA has a new zone designed for dogs in the Tellerola park, open from 9am‐2pm and 5pm‐ 7pm. The fenced‐off area has a double gate for extra security as well as an infor‐ mation panel, benches where owners can sit down, litter bins and a fountain specially‐adapted for the dogs.
Special offer OPENING a new business in Alfaz will cost 50 per cent less throughout 2022, the town hall announced. “This will contribute, so far as we are able, to boosting the lo‐ cal economy, incentivising continued employment and creating new jobs in Alfaz, said town hall spokesman, Toni Such.
Traffic-free BENISSA councillors have voted in favour of suspend‐ ing licences for construction projects in Cala Advocat. The town hall announced that this was an important step towards removing pressure imposed by devel‐ opment while rewilding this section of the coast by bar‐ ring vehicles and turning it into a pedestrian area.
Tower crisis A HUGE hole has appeared near the base of the Cap d’Or tower built in the 16th century to defend the Ali‐ cante Province coast. Restoration began in March 2020 but work on the €363,238 project is only half‐ completed and experts warned that the tower is now close to collapse.
Not too late DENIA Town Hall is organis‐ ing a workshop between March 4 and 6 for elderly women who, in line with Spanish thinking, were dis‐ couraged from riding a bicy‐ cle when young. The work‐ shop will be held in an undisclosed sealed area af‐ ter enrolling at www.auladelabici.org or 688 285 181.
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Great news for the Valleys JALON VALLEY HELP (JVH) and Cancer Care are joint‐ ly investing in a new pro‐ ject, Cancer Care The Val‐ leys. Keen to improve services for cancer patients and their families, both recog‐ nise the need for more lo‐ calised and accessible op‐ portunities for those diagnosed with cancer. This new venture will launch with Showtime, a charity concert featuring The Entertainers, at Benis‐ sa’s Casa de Cultura on the evening of Thursday April 7.
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JOINT VENTURE: Pam Brooks and Elaine Horton (JH) and Jayne Nuttall Blake and Gary Quaife (Cancer Care).
Cancer Care The Valleys will be based in Alcalali at JVH’s Animo drop‐in centre and the weekly service commences on Thursday, April 14, from 11.30am un‐ til 1.30pm.
A long wait MARINA ALTA residents complained of waiting almost a month to see a primary care doctor. The local Spanish media recently quoted the case of a Jesus Pobre patient who attends the Gata health centre. On February 18 he went for his repeat pre‐ scription for a chronic ailment but was told that the prescription had expired and should be re‐ newed at the Gata centre. Using the “gva‐salut” app, he expected a choice of dates and times for an in‐person ap‐ pointment with his doctor, but all were taken. Needing his medication, he used the same app to make an appointment for a telephone consul‐ tation with his doctor but found he would have to wait until March 14, almost a month ahead. Asked to comment, sources from the Denia Health District to which the Gata centre belongs, stressed that the Jesus Pobre patient’s experi‐ ence was an “exceptional” case. A month’s wait was most unusual, they said, although Denia residents maintain that they are waiting up to 16 days for a face‐to‐face appoint‐ ment.
“If you or any family member want advice, sup‐ port, reassurance or the opportunity to talk, please drop in for a chat,” Cancer Care The Valleys said. “If the office is busy it might be preferable, al‐
Cash for Benidorm’s low emission zone BENIDORM Town Hall is in line for a €3.2 million grant. Still to be officially con‐ firmed by the Ministry of Transport, this will be used to introduce a low emissions zone (ZBE) and assist the digi‐ tal transformation of urban transport, revealed Benidorm’s mayor, Toni Perez. The resolution has now been published, includ‐ ed in the list of applications for a share in the €1.5 billion allocation from the EU’s Next Generation Fund. Introduced to counteract the economic effects of the pandemic, there will be a €1 billion allocation in this first round of grants. Most of the Benidorm
Common European cats ‘worthless’ A COURT‐APPOINTED expert recom‐ mended no financial compensation for a cat that died a violent death in Villa‐ joyosa. The cat, aged five months, was not a pedigree but belonged to the ‘common European breed’ similar to those com‐ monly given away free in adoption, the expert concluded. Consequently ‘it was of no financial value.’ The case reached court after the cat entered the house of a neighbour, a
though not essential, to ar‐ range an appointment first with Jayne on 722 684 093.” Jalon Valley Help and Cancer Care explained that they are determined to make a difference in the Valleys but need support in whichever way people are prepared to give it, to en‐ sure that this venture is a real success. Further details regarding the launch event and Can‐ cer Care The Valleys’ ser‐ vices will be provided on the charities’ websites, re‐ gional newspapers and the social media.
German in his 80s, who beat it to death with an iron bar. Its owner complained to the Guardia Civil and the incident reached the Public Prosecution depart‐ ment. Despite the court expert’s conclu‐ sion, the Public Prosecutor has recom‐ mended a one‐year prison term, a €1,000 compensation payment and a three‐year ban on working in any pro‐ fession bringing the accused into con‐ tact with animals.
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grant, €1.4 million, will go to‐ wards the low emissions zone, with lesser amounts for projects that include more car parks, acquiring electric buses, managing deliveries in the town’s Low Emissions zone and providing secure parking places for bicycles. “The aid programme for municipalities introducing low emission zones also obliges them to have a Sus‐ tainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS), which Benidorm has had for some time,” Perez explained. The mayor went on to ex‐ plain that the low emission zone will cover a 35‐hectare area, divided into Levante, town centre and Poniente subzones. “Thanks to the policy of encouraging active and sus‐ tainable mobility that we in‐ troduced years ago, Benidorm is already well‐ ahead,” he said.
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No solar plants RELLEU (population 1,147) has suspended all licences to install solar energy plants on non‐building land. An exception will be made for private installa‐ tions intended for self‐ consumption in existing properties, announced the mayor of the small in‐ land Marina Baja town, Lino Pascual. The motion was approved during an extraordinary council ses‐ sion prompted by the so‐ lar energy boom through‐ out Alicante Province, Pascual told the provincial Spanish press. The town hall had received several requests in recent months and the municipality has decided to protect itself for the time being by sus‐ pending solar energy li‐ cences. This measure was based on environmental reasons and the need to protect the countryside but was also due to Relleu’s future General Development Plan (PGOU) which would eventually substitute the present plan. “This does not safe‐ guard the different spaces which, owing to their nat‐ ural characteristics, should be adequately protected in line with the European directives contained in na‐ tional and regional laws,” Pascual said. Relleu now needed to tackle issues linked to reg‐ ulating the limits of urban land and adjusting this to “new needs” and “more realistic” procedures for implementing them, the mayor added.
and finally... DON’T miss the Race Night fundraiser for the Akira Animal shelter on Friday March 4. Place your bets on the eight races that start at 7pm on the big screen at the Hill Top Sports Bar and Grill in Calle Mostoles, Teulada. It will cost €5 to own and name a horse and €25 to sponsor a race . There will also be a break for the supper that is included in the €10 donation. This is a closed event so book now by emailing lindacoop er007@hotmail.com or ring 634 308 746.
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Simulated rescue op
LA NUCIA is one of the few places in Spain with a municipal installa‐ tion that deliberately reproduces a disaster area. This is used as a training ground for rescue dogs and the town re‐ cently hosted a course in perfecting rescue techniques for handlers and their charges. This was attended by firefighters from Malaga, Granada and Almuñecar, members of An‐ dalucia’s forest firefighting units and the GERCMMA rescue group. During the course, pupils from La Nucia’s high school were invited to take the part of victims in a simulat‐ ed rescue operation organised by the town hall’s Youth, Animal Pro‐ tection and Education depart‐ ments, together with the GERCM‐ MA group. The pupils were suitably equipped beforehand with cover‐ alls, helmets, masks and gloves and walkie‐talkies so they were in con‐
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SOON FOUND: A La Nucia high school pupil preparing to hide.
stant contact with the firefighters. They then hid in small under‐ ground chambers covered by rub‐ ble, waiting to be located by the dogs. Three rounds of searches, lasting little more than two min‐ utes, were successful each time. “This activity benefited both the pupils and the dogs,” course in‐ structor Javier Luque commented afterwards. “The pupils were able to see how rescue dogs are trained and it was also a positive experience for the dogs as they were learning how to search for large groups of people,” he said.
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Specialist advice at PANGEA
IN 2020, approximately 104,000 British nationals who were regis‐ tered with a green residency cer‐ tificate were living in the Valencian Community. According to the latest official fig‐ ures this is now over 110,000 but, in the meantime, not all new resi‐ dency applicants have been suc‐ cessful. Whilst many unsuccessful appli‐ cants have since returned to the UK, the Consulate believes that many are still living in Spain without paperwork, revealed Sarah Jane Morris, the British Consul in Ali‐ cante. “It now is over a year since the end of the transition period,” Ms Morris pointed out. “Any British na‐ tional living in Spain without their residency paperwork in order is go‐
ing to need specialist advice and support to legalise their situation,” she said. “In the Valencian Community, the PANGEA offices are where you should go for free, impartial advice on your rights and options.” The offices are staffed by social workers and often have a legal ad‐ viser with expertise in Spanish im‐ migration law, but they are not able to submit residency applications on behalf of customers. The Consul went on to say that on February 17 the Alicante Con‐ sulate held a workshop with local immigration support offices to find out what assistance is available for UK Nationals who still need to sort out their post‐Brexit residency pa‐ perwork. The workshop was also attended by the Red Cross and CE‐
PAIM, an association in Alicante that offers immigration advice over the phone. “It was great to get a better un‐ derstanding of their work and build closer ties,” the Consul said. The Valencian Community’s PANGEA offices are listed on the https://inclusio.gva.es/es/web/igua ldad‐diversidad/xarxa‐d‐oficines‐ pangea website. Information about becoming a resident in Spain under the With‐ drawal Agreement and exchanging a green certificate for a TIE can be found at https://www.inclusion. gob.es/ficheros/brexit/guia_brex it_2020_en.pdf For general information and ad‐ vice about living in Spain, visit gov.uk/livinginspain or the Face book.com/britsinspain page.
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T H E Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers have had some great walks over the past few weeks. From a gentle 10km stroll along the seafront at Les Rotes in Denia to a 16km hike and climb of 950m to the Forada Ridge near Benissiva. Plus six other walks in the beautiful mountains of the Costa Blanca. Our great leaders have taken well over 100 walkers in total on some magnificent walks, in all types of weather, to areas that many would normally not get to a see. The walkers are so grateful to our team of leaders and helpers. Why not join us, we have walks at all levels? And, why not become a leader, we can help you with everything you need to know. http://cbmwalkers.org
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THE Ministry of the Interior will be deploying a new elite GEO group on the Ukrainian border. Their deployment is part of ‘Op‐ eration Prussia’ in which the Na‐ tional Police is guaranteeing the se‐ curity of the two convoys that have left the Spanish embassy in Kyiv. As happened with the withdraw‐ al of Spanish troops from Afghanistan, and the evacuation of diplomatic personnel and their col‐
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Spanish in Ukraine laborators, the elite group of the National Police has been guaran‐ teeing the security of the embassy and the compatriots for two weeks now, in the face of the imminent Russian attack that finally started last week. According to the same sources,
the National Police have also been in charge of physically securing the Spanish embassy after the depar‐ ture of the second and last convoy on Friday, February 25, in which the ambassador, Silvia Cortes, trav‐ elled. The officers were in charge of
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ONLINE rental company Airbnb has made an incredible offer to house ‐ free of charge ‐ up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees who might be fleeing from the war‐torn country. Brian Chesky, the company’s CEO, has al‐ ready contacted the leaders of Hungary, Romania, Poland, and Germany offering this help. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Thursday February 24, an estimated 300,000 refugees have poured across the borders into neighbouring EU nations. French and EU officials have pointed out that there could be many millions more yet to come, and that the bloc needs to be pre‐ pared.
Taking to Twitter on Monday morning, Febru‐ ary 28, Chesky urged, “We need help to meet this goal. The greatest need we have is for more people who can offer their homes in nearby countries.” A statement from the company released on Monday, February 28 said, “We know that hosts and guests on Airbnb around the world will be eager to stand up and assist this massive effort to help those fleeing Ukraine.” In the next few days, Airbnb will release full information on how people can sup‐ port this initiative, which will include offers of free or discounted stays.
UK’s most wanted woman THE UK’s most wanted woman has been arrested in Spain. Officers from the Guardia Civil have success‐ fully arrested a woman who was part of a money‐ laundering operation. She had been wanted since 2013 and belonged to a criminal organisation that
consisted of 16 people. In late February the Guardia Civil arrested the woman in Tarragona’s San‐ ta Barbara. The woman is a British citizen and 47 years old. She was the only mem‐ ber of the criminal group who was still at large. Investigators in Britain believed that she had been
in charge of laundering the profits from the criminal organisation using multiple companies in Spain, Dubai and Andorra. The other members of the gang were tried in 2013. The woman was tried in her absence and sen‐ tenced to eight years in prison.
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CONVOYS: National Police will guarantee their security.
lowering the national flag, which they will guard until they arrive back in Spain. Along with the secu‐
rity tasks, the officers are attending to the needs of the evacuees with water, food, and sanitation.
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Kurt Zoumastyle cat attacks THUGS are carrying out Kurt Zouma‐style cat at‐ tacks as part of a new on‐ line obsession. In February, Kurt Zouma was caught on video having abused his pet cat. His football club fined him £250,000 over the incident. The RSPCA also took his cats away. The football star was seen on film kicking and slapping one of his cats. The incident has sparked a horrific craze. One online group has tak‐ en to sharing similar at‐ tacks. They have been sharing the footage on social media. According to one publi‐ cation, one pet owner from Dorset was left with expensive vet bills after her cat was attacked. Pet owner Dawn was shocked when her young cat Murphy returned home after having been viciously attacked.
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Convoy nearing Kyiv
Van Gogh auctioned
ON Tuesday, March 1, a convoy of Rus‐ sian forces was seen stretching a stag‐ gering 65 kilometres near Kyiv. The convoy was made up of tanks, sup‐ port vehicles, artillery and armoured ve‐ hicles, while satellite data from Maxar Technologies found ground forces and ground attack helicopters in Belarus. On Monday, February 28, peace talks were held between Ukraine and Russia but according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the shelling of Ukraine by Russia intensified. He believed that the timing was not coincidental. Zelenskyy commented: “The talks were taking place against the backdrop of bombing and shelling of our territory, our cities. Synchronising of the shelling with
A MASTERPIECE painted by Van Gogh while he was at a psychiatric hospital is set to be auctioned in New York for around $45 million. One of the works painted while he was in the Saint‐Remy psychiatric hospital will head‐ line Christie’s 20th‐century art auction scheduled for next May. The piece, Champs près des Alpilles, painted in 1889, has re‐ mained in private hands since its creation and has never been exhibited in public. It is also one of two works that Van Gogh sent from the hospital to his
CONVOY: Included armoured vehicles.
the negotiating process was obvious. I be‐ lieve Russia is trying to put pressure (on Ukraine) with this simple method.” The Ukrainian president has said that no concessions will be made “when one side is hitting each other with rocket ar‐ tillery.”
Danger of cyberattacks THE Spanish government has asked senior civil servants and diplomats to change their passwords in order to avoid potential Russian cyberattacks. The advice comes from the National Cryptologic Centre, a cybersecurity body attached to the National Intelligence Centre. This alert comes after the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine reported the largest cyberattack in the country’s history on February 15, “against state websites and the banking sector.” The minister of Digital Transformation, Mikhail Fyodorov, pointed out that the attack had been prepared in advance and had a cost “amounting to millions of dollars.” The head of the Ukrainian Security Council’s cybersecurity department, Ilya Vityuk, said that while it was too early to point to a direct perpetrator, it could not have been a lone hacker or small group, given the high cost of such an operation.
good friend Joseph Roulin. “Painted during his stay at the asylum at Saint‐Remy, and later owned by his friend Joseph Roulin, (...) Champs près des Alpilles is inextricably linked to the tragic biography of the painter,” said Vanessa Fusco, co‐head of Christie’s 20th‐cen‐ tury auction in New York. The painting, which was owned until 2003 by designer Yves Saint Laurent, is a land‐ scape he painted outside the asylum in the south of France where he was treated for a year after a mental health crisis that led him to cut off his ear.
and finally... FOLLOWING the recent trend set by major recording artists, Neil Di‐ amond has become the latest superstar to sell his entire work of mu‐ sic. Universal Music has purchased the entire catalogue of the 81‐ year‐old singer/songwriter’s incredible catalogue of songs, as well as the publishing rights. It is not known how much money exchanged hands in the deal, but it is believed to be in the region of the £300 million that Bob Dy‐ lan previously received from Universal Music.
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Spain refuses troops
SPAIN’S Defence Minis‐ ter, Margarita Robles, said Spain will not in‐ crease its military pres‐ ence in eastern Europe She announced on Fri‐ day, February 25, that Spain will not be sending additional troops to join those already deployed in eastern Europe with Nato forces. This is de‐ spite the fact that other countries are mobilising extra soldiers to the re‐ gion after Russia’s inva‐ sion on Thursday Febru‐ ary 24, of Ukraine. Ms Robles made it clear that because Ukraine was not a mem‐ ber of NATO then Spanish forces are not required. But, any aggression against one of the coun‐ tries belonging to the At‐ lantic Alliance will imme‐ diately have “immediate consequences” she stressed. Robles was appearing in La Moncloa to explain
Fell and hurt his leg.
Appeared in La Moncloa.
the results of the telem‐ atic meeting of the NATO countries, in which the president of the govern‐ ment, Pedro Sanchez, had participated. Like the rest of the leaders, she explained that he had ex‐ pressed his absolute re‐ jection of the Russian in‐ vasion of Ukraine.
‘Partygate’ questionnaire THE Met Police have confirmed that more than 50 people have been sent the ‘Partygate’ questionnaire including the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has denied that he broke lockdown rules. However his receipt of the questionnaire would suggest that amongst the more than 500 documents and 300 images, there is evidence that he may have done so. Scotland Yard again reminded recipients that the question‐ naire has formal legal status and must be answered truthfully, with respondents being required to account for their presence and to give an explanation of their participation. The question‐ naires have to be returned within seven days. Sunak when asked in February whether he expected to re‐ ceive a questionnaire told media: “No... well, I don’t know.” The questionnaires will be sifted through along with all the documents and images provided by the Cabinet following senior civil servant Sue Gray’s own inquiry into the ‘Partygate’ allega‐ tions. DANCING ON ICE’S Connor Ball took to social media to share an image of his horrific injuries after he fell during Sunday’s show on February 27. Connor had been skating with partner Alexandra Schauman when he fell and sliced his leg open. Connor has made it through to next week’s show though. The star took to In‐
ON Friday, February 25, the Council of Ministers gave the green light to what is effectively the first animal protection law in Spain, but many still don’t understand why dog owners will need training. Ione Belarra, Minister of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, has now explained that Spain wants to pe‐ nalise those who abuse ani‐ mals and to teach young boys and girls to respect the environment and all liv‐ ing beings. Ms Belarra said that the government wants owners to understand the respon‐ sibilities of pet ownership, and to have this under‐ standing they feel it is im‐ portant that people have the required knowledge to look after their pet correct‐ ly. She said the intention is to have a short informa‐ tional course that can be undertaken either face to face or online, forming part of the need to change the culture and understanding of pet ownership.
Horror skating injury stagram to share photos as he prepared for the show. He also shared an image of his injured leg. Connor posted: “Swipe for my night’s progression! but warning: don’t swipe too far if you’re squeamish… “What a crazy night, I really
did get too much into the whole pirate thing. thank you for all the messages I really appreciate it, I’m absolutely gutted about the routine but so grateful you guys still went absolutely mad and voted me through I can’t thank you enough!!”
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What they want to avoid is the situation where peo‐ ple acquire only to aban‐ don them when they re‐ alise what is involved, as they do the possibility of
the pet being abused after taking ownership. The course has yet to be designed, suffice to say that professionals and vets will be involved.
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THERE were scenes of devastation as a storm hit Mini‐ Europe Brussels with the sad sight of the Tower of Brus‐ sels City Hall falling onto Market Square. Don’t worry however as no‐one was injured and it should be possible to repair the incredible damage with‐ in a month or so. Mini‐Europe is a park featuring all the wonders of Europe, in miniature. Bonsai trees, flowery groves and dwarf trees embellish the 350 monuments which have been reproduced at scale 1/25.
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3 - 9 March 2022 ONE Ukrainian pilot has been named the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ af‐ ter reportedly shooting down 10 Russian planes. According to Ukraine’s offi‐ cial Facebook account, during the first 30 hours of the war, the pilot shot down six planes. Taking to Twitter, Ukraine released footage of the pilot. The post read: “Ukraine prob‐ ably not its first ace since
Hero pilot World War II. This is the anonymous pilot of the MiG‐ 29, nicknamed the Ghost of Kyiv.” They added: “To become an ace pilot, you need to shoot down five planes. And the Ghost of Kyiv shot twice as
Vehicle thefts THE Ministry of the In‐ terior has released data that shows an average of 37,000 vehicles are stolen every year, al‐ though the country is not in the top 10 for car thefts in the European Union. The European average is 150,000 cars stolen each year with Greece topping that list with over 180,000 or 500 a day. Other countries where car theft is high may surprise you, Swe‐ den, Czechia (the Czech Republic), France, Italy and of course Greece.
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Perhaps the worst as‐ pect of the high rate of car thefts is that less than 10 per cent of the cars stolen are recov‐ ered, with police saying that the chances of find‐ ing the vehicle are the best within the first 48 hours. After that the chances of recovering the vehicle drop dra‐ matically. This they say is down to the speed of the or‐ ganised car theft rings who move swiftly to re‐ move from Spain or to break them up and to sell the parts.
many.” The post continued: “And al‐ though it is still unknown who is piloting the Ukrainian MiG‐ 29 plane and whether he is re‐ sponsible for the 10 downed Russian planes, Ukrainians are grateful to this hero with brass balls, who’s having Russian air‐
THE UK government has fi‐ nally presented plans to stop the money laundering that the country is renowned for, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the country is “No place for dirty money.” The government an‐ nounced plans to table the Economic Crime (Trans‐ parency and Enforcement Bill) on Tuesday, March 1, which they say will stop the laundering of ill‐gotten wealth through the pur‐
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craft for breakfast. “God speed and happy hunting.”
Dirty money chase of UK property. Underlying the bill is the need for property owners in the UK to declare their true identity, which will target those who use shell compa‐ nies to make their purchases. A separate Economic Crime Bill is also in the offing, which wlll target company ownership. It is understood that the bills allow for the jail‐ ing of anyone who breaks the rules, for up to five years.
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3 - 9 March 2022 THE conflict in the Ukraine has already pushed the gas price as it rises as much as 60 per cent in one day, however it has still yet to achieve the pre‐Christmas high of €160/MWh. With the war not likely to end any time soon and with sanctions in place gas prices are likely to remain high in the short to medi‐ um term, however there is one good thing that has come out of it which is that the European Union is now firmly committed to building its own sus‐
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Gas up 60% Supply is guaranteed. tainable energy supply. Like so many countries in Europe, roughly 25 per cent of Spain’s electricity is gen‐ erated through plants that use gas to generate elec‐
tricity pushing the price to the consumer above €240/ MWh, a price reversing all the reductions that has been seen this year. The Minister of the Eco‐ logical Transition, Teresa Ribera, has said that the en‐ ergy supply is “guaran‐ teed”, but at the same time warned of rising prices with most households likely to see a sharp increase in their electricity costs again.
No longer neutral
ON Monday February 28, Switzerland said the country would adopt all EU sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its invasion of the Ukraine. The move is a huge deviation from the country’s history, Switzerland historically having remained neutral when it comes to international conflicts. A statement issued by the government following the council meeting said: “In view of Russia’s continuing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council took the deci‐ sion on February 28 to adopt the packages
of sanctions imposed by the EU on February 23 and 25.” The statement also said that the sanctions will be adopted immediately, including those imposed on the Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Repeating its offer to mediate the govern‐ ment said: “Switzerland reaffirms its solidari‐ ty with Ukraine and its people; it will be de‐ livering relief supplies for people who have fled to Poland.”
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New banking protocol
A NEW Spanish banking pro‐ tocol has been agreed thanks to the dedicated hard work of retired doctor Carlos San Juan De Laorden and his 647,950 supporters on change.org. Following his first visit to Madrid to meet with the Min‐ istry of Finance, he returned on February 21 at the request of Minister Nadia Calviño to learn the details of the new protocol to strengthen the so‐ cial and sustainable commit‐ ment of the banking sector. Considering that Spanish bu‐ reaucracy (like many other
People power does work.
countries) has a reputation of moving very slowly, this reac‐ tion, just a month after the pe‐ tition went online is quite amazing and shows that sometimes people power does work.
According to the man whose headline was “I’m old not an idiot” this new docu‐ ment addresses many of the requests that he had placed and the highlights, including a requirement that banks ex‐ tend their opening hours to al‐ low more face‐to‐face meet‐ ings. Importantly also, there will be a cancellation of the need to make appointments online as this was causing distress to many older people who are not comfortable with the inter‐ net.
Star saves family ACTOR Benedict Cumberbatch saved a ‘petrified’ family from a tricky situation while filming his new movie The Power of the Dog last year. Cumberbatch revealed the details, say‐ ing: “I came back from shooting the film in August and we were off to the beach. To get there we had to cross a field and in the field was a petrified family who just could‐ n’t move, they were frozen because of a
herd of cows with calves, “I thought, ‘I can do this,’ and I just sort of parted the waves of cattle. The family was like, ‘That was incredible. Hey, aren’t you Sherlock?’ It was very un‐Sherlock ac‐ tivity!” Cumberbatch has now reportedly been nominated for a best actor Oscar along‐ side Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit‐McPhee and Kirsten Dunst.
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Birmingham delays TRAVELLERS have com‐ plained that they have been hit with severe queues at Birmingham Airport. Issues have re‐ portedly arisen as pas‐
sengers have queued in their hundreds to get through security. One passenger heading home to Belfast told me‐ dia: “I was in the queue
for at least an hour. “The thing with an air‐ port is they will always absolutely know how many people are coming through because every‐ one is checked in. I’d al‐ ready checked in and as soon as I turned round the corner I was met with a queue of around 200 people, maybe more. “Some were very el‐ derly and had no place to sit down. We were all just stuck there standing in this queue.” The passenger went on to add: “People were frustrated because there was no communication while we were waiting as to what the issue was and when I finally got through to the security point, only two lines were open. To be fair to the staff, they were working flat out but it just took so long to get through.”
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Breast cancer progress INOPERABLE breast tumours have been successfully eliminated using new technolo‐ gy tested in a Sevilla hospital According to a statement issued on Satur‐ day, February 26, by the Ministry of Health, new technology to fight cancer tumours has been developed by a group of professionals from the Virgen del Rocio University Hospital in Sevilla. Led by Santiago Velazquez, a radiophysi‐ cist from the Comprehensive Oncology Clini‐ cal Unit, his team has discovered a treatment that successfully allows the elimination of some inoperable breast tumours. “The technology created, called Exabreast, makes it possible to increase the precision and fusion of different types of images such as those from CT and MRI, and to irradiate the breast tumour with more precision,
ON Sunday, February 27, search efforts on Indone‐ sia’s Sumatra island contin‐ ued after 10 people were killed due to an earth‐ quake. A disaster official said that nearly 400 people had been injured and thousands of people had been dis‐ placed from their homes. On Saturday, February
New technology was tested in Sevilla.
more energy and in less time,” said the state‐ ment from the Health Ministry. Adding, “with this technique, as detailed by Velazquez, we have changed the type of cell death, we break the cell membrane, al‐ lowing tumour DNA and RNA remains to come out of the tumour, which makes it eas‐ ier for the immune system to detect the tu‐ mour cells.”
Indonesia earthquake 26, two bodies were recov‐ ered by rescuers searching the rubble of homes. The Western Sumatra province was hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Friday February 25 according to the National Disaster Miti‐ gation Agency spokesper‐ son Abdul Muhari.
Deaths were reported in the Pasaman and the West Pasaman districts and the quake was felt as far away as Singapore and Malaysia. Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes and head for tempo‐ rary shelters when the quake hit.
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Trade deal SECRETARY of State for Trade Anne‐Marie Trevelyan has signed the UK‐Singapore Digital Econo‐ my Agreement (DEA) along‐ side Singapore’s Minister‐in‐ charge of Trade Relations, S Iswaran. According to her, this will cut costs, slash red tape and pave the way for a new era of modern trade as it sets the standard for trade rules, helping the UK Build Back Better from the Covid pandemic. Happy to see Sin‐ gapore’s trade deal which follows similar agreements with Japan, Australia and New Zealand, the British government suggests this DEA is the most innovative trade agreement ever signed, and the first by a Eu‐ ropean nation. It will strengthen trading relationship with Singapore ‐ worth £16 billion in 2020 ‐ by ending outdated rules that affect both goods and services exporters, making it easier for UK business to target new opportunities in both Singapore and the wider region.
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Aid to Ukraine and finally...
SPAIN is to send 20 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines and medical supplies worth more than €150,000 to the war‐torn country of Ukraine. Under the umbrella of a Team Europe initia‐ tive, the transportation will be carried out by road, at a reported cost of €10,000. On Satur‐ day, February 26, Mr Albares attended the re‐ ception of the first shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which will depart from the Tor‐ rejon de Ardoz airbase in Madrid. Mr Albares was accompanied by Dmytro Matiuschenko, the charge d’affaires of the Ukrainian embassy in Spain, as well as Anton Leis, the director of the Spanish Agency for In‐ ternational Cooperation and for Develop‐ ment.
ONE person was reported dead on Sun‐ day, February 27 after they were run over by an AVE high‐speed train in Cordoba. The tragic incident occurred at an unau‐ thorised crossing point near the Villarrubia station. The tragedy took place at around 11.20am, and involved the 10.28am Mala‐ ga‐Madrid AVE train. As a result of the ac‐ cident, the passengers were transferred to another Renfe train at around 1.35pm, af‐ ter the judicial authorities allowed them to resume the journey to their destination.
THE ‘largest plane’ was destroyed in Ukraine. The plane named ‘Mriya’, or ‘dream’ is said to have been destroyed by Russian attacks. The aviation world is in mourning for the loss. Ukrainian authorities said they plan to rebuild the plane which had been at an airfield near Kyiv.
FIRST SHIPMENT: Of humanitarian aid.
“Spain, as a people with strong roots in soli‐ darity, is extraordinarily sensitive to the pro‐ found suffering of the Ukrainian population,” said Albares during his visit. He also took the opportunity to reiterate his strongest condem‐ nation of Russian aggression against the Ukrainian people.
Train accident
Renfe has reported that this person was hit at an unauthorised crossing point about 800 metres from the Villarrubia sta‐ tion, on Km354 of AVE track 1. As reported by the company, passen‐ gers on board the train involved in the ac‐ cident were informed of the incident through text messages on their mobile phones, through the train’s public address system, and through the Twitter channel @InfoRenfe.
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IN today’s article, we want to talk about how to contest and challenge a Spanish Will, and a recent court success. Our law firm has represent‐ ed the heiresses (daughters) of a British woman, who left everything in her will to her husband, of another nation‐ ality. As per our court claim, the court has recognised our
Contest and Challenge a Spanish Will. New court success. Spanish forced heirs’ rights. Application of Spanish law to an expat heir. Legal advice. clients, the right as descen‐ dants, to 2/3 of the assets of the inheritance. All this by ap‐ plication of Spanish law, and the compulsory rights (forced
heir rights) that it provides for descendants. You can consult this court decision on our website. Can Spanish law apply to the inheritance of an expat or foreigner in Spain? Spanish law does not al‐ ways apply to inheritance re‐ lating to foreigners (non‐ Spanish nationals) in Spain. That will depend on many factors: such as the deceased nationality, place of resi‐ dence, etc. Date of Death The person’s date of death is very impor‐ tant. Thus, if she died on or after 17/8/2015, European Regula‐ tion 650/2012 will apply to her inheritance. And Spanish law will be applied, in princi‐ ple, if the deceased had her domicile, at the time of death, in Spain. Unless she had made a Will opting for the law of her nationality. Or
the transitory provisions of the regulation apply to the case, in relation to Wills granted prior to the entry in‐ to force of said regulation. If she died before 17/8/2015, the Spanish civil code will apply. It under‐ stands that the law of the de‐ ceased’s nationality applies. But in some cases, it accepts the ‘renvoi’ that the law of the deceased may make to Spanish law. Normally, when the domicile of the deceased was in Spain and/or the real estate assets are here. Who can challenge the Will? Who can claim rights as legitimate or forced heirs? According to Spanish law, are legitimate or forced heirs,
that is, they are entitled to a part of the inheritance, nor‐ mally the descendants (chil‐ dren, grandchildren, etc). And in the absence of them, an‐ cestors and spouses. Thus, according to Spanish law, descendants can normal‐ ly claim approximately 2/3 of the inheritance. Recognition of forced suc‐ cession rights to children ex‐ cluded on the Will. In the case of a British deceased. In the case indicated, al‐ though it is true that the de‐ ceased was British, her na‐ tional law was Scottish. Both Scottish law and the law of England and Wales, state that it applies to succession: ‐ Regarding movable prop‐ erty, the law of the domicile of the deceased. ‐ And as for real estate as‐ sets, the law of the place where they are located. In the said case, the civil
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code was applicable (death prior to August 2015). And al‐ though the applicable law was the one of the nationality of the deceased (Scottish law), that, renvoi or forward‐ ed Spanish law, as the one applicable. Because, Spain was the domicile of the de‐ ceased, and where the real estate was located. Thus, be‐ ing applicable Spanish law, al‐ though the Will excluded daughters; they have the right to 2/3 of the inheri‐ tance, as they are forced heiresses. That is what we re‐ quested and what the court has recognised in the indicat‐ ed court decision. Conclusion If you wish to contest and challenge a Spanish Will or ask for its annulment, or to have your rights recognised as an heir in Spain. Or you want to protect your Will in order to do not be contested, contact us and we will 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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BA cancellations AMID ongoing ‘technical is‐ sues’ British Airways an‐ nounced the cancellation of all the morning’s short‐ haul flights from Heathrow on Sunday, February 27. However it also said all
its long‐haul flights depart‐ ing from Gatwick and Lon‐ don City would continue to operate as normal al‐ though passengers may ex‐ perience some delays. The airline apologised to passengers saying that it hoped to be operating nor‐ mally from noon, with on‐ going technical issues still affecting flights. The company did not say what the technical issues were with initial reports suggesting that it was an IT outage, however the com‐ pany has neither con‐ firmed nor denied the re‐ ports only saying that their
HEATHROW: British Airways flights had to be cancelled.
systems had not been hacked as some reports suggested. A statement issued by the company said: “We are extremely sorry that due
to the continuing technical issues we are facing, we have unfortunately had to cancel all short‐haul flights from Heathrow until noon today.”
Abortion law
Pipeline halted
SPAIN’S government has moved to offer abor‐ tion services in all public hospitals with anyone over the age of 16 not needing parental consent. According to the Spanish minister of Equality, Irene Montero, the reform of the abortion law is well underway. The Ministry has been working on the propos‐ al for several months. “Voluntary termination of pregnancy will be guaranteed in all public hospi‐ tals,” Montero stated at the Congressional Equal‐ ity Commission. She also outlined some of the main points from the text, which is not yet public and which will have to be negotiated within the govern‐ ment before it can be approved as a draft bill. Although Montero acknowledged “the impor‐ tant progress” made by the law in 2010, she also highlighted the need to update it 12 years later in view of the “obstacles” that “still hinder full ac‐ cess” to these rights.
THE German Ministry of Economic Affairs has said that in view of the Russian aggres‐ sion in eastern Ukraine, the government will halt the controversial Russia Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline certification. The undersea pipeline would see gas from Russia making its way to Northern Eu‐ rope faster and cheaper, and the delay in the certification will hurt Russia who cur‐ rently pay the Ukraine vast sums of money for gas that is piped through the country. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) said in Berlin that he had asked the Federal Ministry of Economics to take the necessary adminis‐ trative steps to prevent certification of the gas pipeline for the time being, “And with‐ out this certification, Nord Stream 2 cannot go into operation.” He said it was clear that the situation now had to be reassessed, and that “all the questions that concern us had to be taken into account.”
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SPAIN only has one school nurse for every 8,497 pupils, according to the General Council of Nursing, which described the pres‐ ence of these professionals as “clearly insufficient” in many communities. The differences between regions are enormous: Madrid has 700 school nurses for every 1,198,079 pupils and Cataluña only has 70 for every 1,327,705 children. The situation is paradoxi‐
ACCORDING to reports, a man in his 70s was in‐ volved in a fatal accident at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, February 23. The man had been work‐ ing for cargo firm Dnata and was crushed to death by a loading machine at Heathrow’s terminal three. Police are reportedly now investigating the inci‐ dent. A Heathrow Airport spokesperson said: “We can confirm that following
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cal, as in Spain it is compul‐ sory to have an occupation‐ al nurse at companies with more than 500 workers, but not in schools with hun‐ dreds or even thousands of pupils. So far, more than 50,000 signatures have been col‐ lected from individuals and associations and they have been delivered to the
Congress of Deputies to re‐ quest a nurse in every school. “We think it is essential to have a nurse in every school, not only to care for children, but also to carry out their role as health edu‐ cators,” Engràcia Soler Par‐ do, president of ACISE‐ ACEESE (Spanish Scientific Association of Nursing and
Fatal accident
a tragic accident on our air‐ field, an airport colleague has passed away.” The spokesperson added: “Our deepest con‐ dolences go to the family and friends affected by this accident. We will be fully cooperating with the au‐ thorities as they investigate this incident.” A Dnata spokesperson said: “We are deeply sad‐
ACADEMICS at universities in the UK have walked out in a protest against pay and what they say are unsustainable working conditions, with many citing burnout and cuts to their pen‐ sions as the reason for the strikes. Tensions have been rising between universi‐ ties and members of the University and College Union (UCU) since 2018, when staff first went on strike over pensions. Those concerns have continued to escalate with what the union says are unmanageable workloads, exacerbated by the Covid‐19 pan‐
dened to confirm that a Dnata colleague passed away whilst on duty at Lon‐ don Heathrow Airport. “We are fully co‐operat‐ ing with the authorities in their investigations into the incident.” Heathrow also hit the news last week after the airport was forced to can‐ cel multiple flights due to technical issues.
University strikes demic. They also cite long‐term real‐term wage cuts, unequal pay and a lack of job security. The walk out is likely to affect students across the country with lectures cancelled, conferences called off and laboratories closed. More than 50,000 union members were called out on strike across 68 UK institutions on February 21 and 22, following industrial action at 44 institutions the previous week. Ten days of strikes are planned in total.
School Health) said. She added: “There is a great lack of knowledge both in society and in the political world about the work that a nurse does in a school.”
PETITION: It is essential to have a nurse in every school.
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A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested for trying to steal a defibrillator from a Metro stop in Granada. National Police officers arrested the man on Thursday, February 24, charging the man with with attempted robbery, and of resisting arrest. The man, a national of the Ivory Coast, report‐ edly has a prior police record and allegedly broke the panel protect‐ ing the device and start‐ ed the defibrillator. He subsequently stole the device and attempt‐ ed to board a train to flee from the scene, but was prevented from es‐ caping by the quick reac‐ tions of the security guard, who managed to detain him until the po‐ lice arrived. When confronted by police officers at the scene, he reportedly re‐
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acted in a violent man‐ ner, while refusing to confirm his identity. In addition to the de‐ fibrillator, officers found the man to be in posses‐
sion of a card payment terminal, and several stones with which he al‐ legedly broke the front of the defibrillator cas‐ ing.
Russian Ambassador expelled LIZ TRUSS, the UK Foreign Secretary reportedly expelled Andrei Kelin, the Russian ambassador to the UK, from a meeting at the Foreign Office on Thursday, February 24 as tensions reached boiling point between the two nations. After what allegedly evolved into a heated debate, Mr Kelin was told by Ms Truss to leave her office immediately. A source told media, “Liz Truss kicked him out early. Said he should be ashamed of himself, that Russia has lied re‐ peatedly and lost its last shred of credibility with the inter‐ national community.” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quick to con‐ demn the Russian President’s ‘hideous and barbaric’ inva‐ sion of a sovereign state. He vowed to unite with other world leaders to defeat the Russian dictator, who he ac‐ cused of unleashing an unprovoked “tidal wave of vio‐ lence,” on the former Soviet territory.
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The average person living in Sweden eats about 10 kilos of chocolate a year.
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O N Friday, February 25, the N e t h e r l a n d s d r o p p e d i t s r e‐ quirement for the use of masks, social distancing and coronavirus passes as it moves to treating the virus as it would others. Most other restrictions have been removed as well, however those visiting the country will still need a nega‐ tive test to travel.
Covid laws dropped The use of Covid passes has been suspended with the re‐ striction of opening hours for bars and cafes being re‐ moved. These establishments are now able to operate pre‐ pandemic opening hours. The use of masks and the
Saving the ISS
ELON MUSK has vowed to save ISS after Russia threatened to let the In‐ ternational Space Station fall from orbit and land in Europe or the United
States. Any attempts from Rus‐ sia to drop the Interna‐ tional Space Station (ISS) will be met with resis‐ tance from Elon Musk and
Dangerous animals THE Guardia Civil has seized 53 venomous and dangerous an‐ imals from the private collection of an individual in Gran Ca‐ naria. The animals include an alligator snapping turtle, a Gila monster, a Chinese crocodile lizard, several species of caimans and an African dwarf crocodile. These protected and venomous animals are subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and their owner has been ar‐ rested as part of operation Naja‐Gc, reported the Guardia Civil in a statement. The animals come from America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, and are considered endangered and vulnerable protected species. During the search of the individual’s home, the police came across a range of different facilities used to house the various species: three large aquariums, 40 terrariums and two rooms equipped for the breeding of rodents and two primates. These facilities pose a danger to the lives, physical integrity and health of people, as they are located in an urban residen‐ tial area.
SpaceX. Musk has swung into action already to help give Internet access to the people in Ukraine. He has activated the Starlight satellite system for the country. A row raged on Twitter over the International Space Station. On Friday February 25, Dimitry Ro‐ gozin tweeted: “If you block cooperation with us, who will save the ISS from an uncontrolled deorbit and fall into the United States and Europe?” One Twitter user quickly replied: “I think Elon is re‐ ferring to this above.” So Elon answered: “SpaceX.” Musk was asked if SpaceX would keep the ISS in space. He tweeted back and said: “Yes” Ukraine had called on Musk to help out with In‐ ternet access. Russian at‐ tacks had left the country without the Internet for days.
requirements for social dis‐ tancing have not ended but have been reduced to the lowest level possible, with face masks only being re‐ quired in public transport and on planes. The country having been
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the first in Europe to experi‐ ence an Omicron outbreak, is somewhat cautious when it comes to foreign travel with all visitors to the country from outside the EU requiring a negative test. No distinc‐ tion is being made any more to the pandemic status of the country with all of those out‐ side of the EU being treated in the same manner.
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Magnum Concert Productions present the ‘The Liverpool Band’ in concert 20th March 2022 MAGNUM CONCERT PRODUCTIONS are proud to present once again, and by popular demand, ‘The Liverpool Band’ in concert. This highly acclaimed local band has been thrilling audiences with their tribute to the Beatles for many years, and have indeed played regularly in the Cavern Club in Liverpool! If you are a Beatles fan, and who isn’t, don’t miss this great show featuring a superb tribute to the Fab Four. The show will be held in Espai La Senieta, Moraira on Sunday March 20 and is scheduled to start at 6.30pm. All Covid‐19 restrictions re‐ garding safety that may be in place at that time will be strictly observed.
Tickets can be reserved by calling 634 355 204 or by email: magnum.concerts@gmail. com. So come along and see a great show, in a lovely theatre and especially as all profits will go to local charities including the Alzheimer’s centre in Teulada which is a great local cause. Many thanks for your support and I hope to see you soon. You can join our mailing list which will give you prior notification of all our future events by emailing: magnum.con certs@gmail.com Peter Johnson CEO Magnum Concert Productions.
Paddy McGuinness insight IN the family’s new podcast Paddy McGuinness and wife Christine have shared rare family insights. Paddy revealed details of family life and how hard it is to get his three autistic chil‐ dren to eat breakfast. The new podcast is called Table Talk With Paddy And Chris‐
tine. In the podcast, Paddy stated: “I couldn’t get the kids to eat anything. I’d be stressed out thinking, ‘If the teachers find out they’ve not had any breakfast!’” He went on to add: “I’d be worried they’d be looking at me, going, ‘Oh, God, they are sending them out with
no breakfast, this is just a bad parent.’” Christine and Paddy need to be aware of the sensory nature of food when feeding their children. Food needs to be cut in a certain way for the children to eat it. ‘Wet’ meals like lasagne need to be avoided too.
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Kate Garraway’s ‘bonkers’ update KATE GARRAWAY has shared details of Derek’s ground‐breaking treatment in Mexico which she believed at first was a “bonkers idea.” Talking about the medical trial Kate commented: “It came at a really low point where I thought, ‘this is not sustainable’. “I don’t believe that we can have 24‐hour care forev‐ er, there’s a point when money runs out. We can’t give up on him. This doctor dealt with people, not as se‐ vere as Derek, but in the area, offered us the chance to be a test case. “He can sustain sitting in a wheelchair for 20 minutes. So the thought of going 5,000 miles seemed properly bonkers.
“We worked hard. I feel worried about [being posi‐ tive] because I don’t want to launch false hope. Flipping
heck, if this works I’ll spend the rest of my life campaign‐ ing for it to come here and be free.”
Abramovich barred from UK
CHELSEA’S billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has effec‐ tively been ‘barred’ from living in Britain, according to re‐ ports. In 2018 Abramovich withdrew his visa application, reported‐ ly due to delays with his application after Russian oligarchs faced criticism over the Salisbury poisonings. A senior security source has told one publication that a per‐ manent visa application would “almost certainly be rejected.” It now seems that he will effectively be barred from Britain. Reportedly Abramovich’s case is being handled by the Home Office’s ‘Special Cases Unit.’ Reports suggest immigration offi‐ cials have been directed to prevent him from living in the UK. On Tuesday, February 25, Abramovich was named as a key oligarch that had been enabling Vladimir Putin. He has denied all claims and said that he should not be sanctioned. A list of names was compiled to be targeted by UK sanctions but Foreign Secretary Liz Truss refused to reveal if Abramovich was on this list.
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Sloths can hold their breaths for up to 40 minutes.
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Also known as a musician and author.
SALLY KELLERMAN, who played Maj. Mar‐ garet ‘Hot Lips’ O’Houlihan in M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 84. The Oscar‐nominated actress passed away on Thursday, February 24. She was also known for her work as a musician and au‐ thor. Ms Kellerman's death was confirmed by her son Jack. He explained that his mother had been suffering from dementia, and passed away in California’s Woodland Hills, at an assisted care facility.
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M*A*S*H star dies In an incredible showbiz career that spanned more than 60 years, Sally’s first film role in ‘Reform School Girl’, was in 1957. From there, she went on to appear in some of the biggest television shows of the day, in‐ cluding Star Trek, Bonanza, Hawaii Five‐O, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone.
Her biggest and most memorable role has to have been playing Maj. Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ O’Houlihan, in Robert Altman’s 1970 film M*A*S*H, for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Unfortunately, she lost out to Helen Hayes for Airport.
Shark death fiancee speaks THE fiancée of the British man killed in a shark attack said she was the ‘luckiest woman alive.’ The Brit was the first person to have been killed by a shark for 60 years in Aus‐ tralia. Simon’s fiancé Jessie Ho told one publication the British expat was “one of a kind.” She paid tribute and said: “Si‐ mon is the love of my life and I am the luckiest woman alive to have met him. “He was generous and selfless. He loved me, his family and his friends so fiercely. “He is my soulmate, and was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend.” The pair had been keen scuba‐divers, hikers and campers. Simon left behind family in Corn‐ wall. Due to the ongoing coron‐ avirus pandemic, the couple’s mar‐ riage was postponed in 2020. The pair would reportedly have been wed in only a few weeks. Simon Nellist, 35, tragically died in a shark attack on Wednesday, February 16 in Little Bay in Sydney, Australia.
WARNED VIEWERS: Speaking on This Morning.
Energy price rise MARTIN LEWIS has issued an energy price rise up‐ date after Russia invaded Ukraine last week. As the full‐scale invasion was launched oil prices soared. Speaking on This Morning, Lewis warned viewers that energy prices are rising. Martin explained: “News of what is going on in Ukraine and Russia has seen wholesale energy prices hit sky high. They have spiked sky high. How on Earth we factor that into the equation, I will be honest, I do not know.” He went on to add: “I was talking to my team to‐ day. We do not know. Is it a two day spike? Is it a two week spike? In which case, it is not that big of a deal. “Is it a two month spike? A two year spike? In which case the fixes now may be very cheap if we look into a crystal ball into the future and this contin‐ ues to escalate for a long time.”
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Prince Harry sues
Has launched an action.
COURT filings show that Prince Harry has launched an action against the publisher of the Daily Mail, who he is suing for libel. The action against Asso‐ ciated Newspapers Limit‐ ed (ANL) was filed on
Cryptocurrency theft
OFFICERS from the Guardia Civil have arrested five people for hacking a cryptocurrency company in Madrid and stealing around €6 milliom. The operation carried out by the Guardia Civil was codenamed 3COIN. This is said to be the first case of this type that has been solved in Spain. The case spread as far as Tenerife, Barcelona and Bilbao ac‐ cording to the Guardia Civil. Officers carried out an investigation which discov‐ ered that the attack had originated from an illegal download. A company employee had downloaded a pirated film from an online portal. Once the sophisticated computer virus had been downloaded hackers took control of the employee’s computer. From there they were able to access the rest of the company. The initial attack took place in the summer of 2020. The group learned about the company, its characteristics and structure before stealing cryp‐ tocurrencies worth millions.
Wednesday, February 23 but it is not known which paper it applies to or which article. A spokesperson for the duke said: “I can confirm the duke has filed a com‐ plaint against Associated Newspapers Limited.” This is not the first time the duke or his family have sued the company, with his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, previ‐ ously having brought a successful privacy claim against ANL over articles that reproduced parts of a handwritten letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle. Prince Harry is also in‐ volved in litigation against the Home Office over his security arrangements when he and his family are in the UK, after the Home Secretary upheld a decision by the police not to afford them protection or to allow him to person‐ ally pay for police protec‐ tion.
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easyJet passengers stranded EASYJET has apologised to passengers who were stranded 320 miles away from their Gatwick destination following flight disruption caused by Storm Eunice. Flight EZY8122 from Berlin was expected to land in Gatwick, but was diverted to Newcastle due to bad weather. One passenger slammed the airline for a “total lack of communication.” The traveller said: “We were on the tar‐ mac there for approximately five hours where the pilot tried to resolve the prob‐ lem of returning us to Gatwick.” They added that later they were told to make their own way home, saying: “We were left to make a quick decision to get on a metro to Newcastle Central to get the
THE British Embassy in Madrid has announced an extension until April 30 for those living in Spain and us‐ ing a UK driving licence. The embassy said: “That means that those of you who were living in Spain be‐ fore 1 January 2021 can continue to drive in Spain with your valid UK driving licence until April 30, 2022. “If you moved to Spain after January 1, 2021, your
Strong winds caused flight disruptions.
last train to London King’s Cross.” An easyJet spokesperson commented on the complicated situation due to Storm Eunice. The spokesperson explained: “Due to strong winds impacting parts of the UK during the storm, like other airlines, we experienced some disruption to our flying programme.”
UK licence update licence will be recognised for six months from the date you obtained resi‐ dence, or until April 30, 2022, whichever is later. “For those of you who registered your intention to exchange your licence with the DGT before December 30, 2020, but have not yet done so, you have until
April 30 to request an ap‐ pointment.” The Embassy added: “As the Ambassador said, nego‐ tiations are continuing and we are committed to reach‐ ing a long‐term agreement with Spain to enable UK li‐ cence holders to exchange their licences without tak‐ ing a test.”
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Emma’s stalker
EMMA RADUCANU’S stalker has been given a five‐year re‐ straining order along with community service. The British tennis ace had been stalked by 35‐year‐old Amrit Magar with Magar on one occasion decorating a tree outside her house with Christ‐ mas lights. He also walked a staggering 23 miles to get to her home before stealing an item of clothing from her father, thinking the shoe he stole be‐ longed to Raducanu. Magar also showered Radu‐
Emma felt creeped out.
canu with unwanted gifts. He left a note on a bunch of flow‐ ers that read: “Nothing to say but you deserve love.” Raducanu has been left
A FOURTH dose of Covid vaccine is to be admin‐ istered to those aged over 12 in Andalucia. Elias Bendodo, the Minister of the Presidency, Public Administration and the Interior, and spokesman for the Andalucian Government, announced on Tuesday, February 22 that a fourth vaccine dose will be administered to all of the immunosup‐ pressed population of Andalucia. This sector of the community received their third dose five or six months ago. A fourth dose has already been given to those aged over 12 in Group 7. They are people suffering from any of the conditions or
WITH 22 animals dead in three months, volunteers at the Paterna Animal Shelter in Valencia have made it public that they blame the managers of the facility for having them euthanised. The information has come to light after a request for in‐ formation was sent to the Pa‐ terna City Council itself from a
feeling afraid of going out on her own. According to the British press she told the court: “Since all this has happened I have felt creeped out. I feel very apprehensive if I go out, especially if I am on my own.” In addition to the restrain‐ ing order, the stalker has been given an 18‐month communi‐ ty order. This will include 200 hours of unpaid work. He has also been electronically tagged and will have an overnight cur‐ few for eight weeks. The cur‐ few will run between 9pm and 6am.
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pathologies of very high risk of Covid. Mostly they are the immunocompromised, such as solid organ transplant recipients, those with hematopoietic stem cell transplants, in the case of immunosuppressive treatments, recipi‐ ents of Car‐T therapies, people with primary im‐ munodeficiencies, those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and people with Down’s Syndrome.
Rescue centre deaths group of regular volunteers at the shelter who “have been prohibited from entering it since December.” The shelter, is according to the volunteers, managed by the City Council through the municipal compa‐
ny Gespa, and “it has eutha‐ nized almost 20 animals in the last quarter of 2021 alone.” The high number of ‘deaths’ has alarmed volunteers at the shelter, who requested, in ad‐ dition to the figures, the names of the euthanised, adopted or deceased animals, information they say has not been provided.
US helicopters.
Black Hawk crash
TWO Black Hawk heli‐ copters belonging to the National Guard crashed during a train‐ ing accident at the end of February. The two UH‐60 Black Hawks crashed close to a popular ski resort in the US according to the Utah National Guard. Jared Jones, chief warrant officer 5 with the Utah National Guard revealed that fortunately no skiers or crewmembers had been injured during the crash. The crash occurred near the Snowbird ski resort. He went on to add: “As the first aircraft landed … portions of the blade of the lead helicopter separated and it appears struck the second heli‐ copter.” The shocking acci‐ dent is being investi‐ gated. No further de‐ tails were currently known.
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RAF Sniffer dog honoured A SNIFFER dog working in Afghanistan for the RAF has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. A German shorthaired pointer who worked as a sniffer dog for the RAF in war zones in Afghanistan, in a ceremony in Lon‐ don on Tuesday, February 22, became the 74th animal to be awarded the People’s Dis‐ pensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Dickin Medal. This prestigious honour is the highest pos‐ sible recognition during military combat. Hertz was born in Croatia, and aged one, after showing exceptional skills in detecting drugs, was given a pioneering role of sniff‐ ing out ‘personal electronic devices’ such as GPS devices, SIM cards, and mobile phones. He is the only sniffer dog to have
ROCK star Sir Elton John was involved in a horrific incident when his private jet had to carry out an emergency land‐ ing during the recent storms in the UK. His aircraft reportedly suf‐ fered hydraulic failure whilst it was at an altitude of 10,000ft. Attempting to land in the middle of winds that reached around 80mph,
Hertz has exceptional skills.
ever been able to do this. “In terms of British military working dogs, he is a one‐off,” commented his handler, and trainer, warrant officer Jonathan Tan‐ ner. “He’s very much a unique animal,” he added proudly. After spending two months with Hertz, he was ready to start work, going on to sniff out more than 100 devices during his military ca‐ reer.
Elton John crash twice the plane’s pilot had to abort his landing manoeuvre at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire. Once the aircraft finally made it safely onto the runway, fire crews were seen rushing to the scene. In pictures obtained by one publication, the 74‐year‐old
British musical legend is ob‐ served stepping out from the £66 million private jet and in‐ to the torrential rain at the airfield. “The jet was being buffet‐ ed and couldn’t land. It was horrible to see,” a witness told the publication.
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TUI ‘nightmare’ HOLIDAYMAKERS have finally revealed the details of their holiday nightmate after were hit with a 20‐hour delay on a TUI holiday on Febru‐ ary 12. The holidaymakers had been heading back from Cape Verde to Birming‐ ham Airport. Initially, the travellers were stuck at the airport for five hours before their flight was fi‐ nally cancelled. They were heading back to the hotel when they were finally told that a medical emergen‐ cy had occurred on board the outbound flight. This meant that the plane had ended up in Tenerife and was not available. A spokesperson for TUI commented on the medi‐ cal emergency. They said: “We can confirm that TOM705 from Sal to Birmingham on February 12 was delayed due to a passenger on the out‐
bound flight requiring ur‐ gent medical attention. “We understand delays can be frustrating, but we did everything we could to get passengers home as quickly as possible.
“The safety and well‐ being of passengers and crew is always our high‐ est priority and we’d like to thank passengers for their patience and under‐ standing.”
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Scotland restrictions FACE coverings will no longer be required in Scotland from March 21, according to First Minis‐ ter Nicola Sturgeon. Speaking on Wednes‐ day, February 23, the politician also announced that the Covid‐19 passport scheme would end from Monday, February 28, bringing to an end the country’s certification pro‐ cess. The decisions were an‐ nounced as part of the Scottish government’s plans for managing the pandemic with a new ‘strategic framework’, that will see masks retained in indoor settings like on public transport, but not
No face masks outdoors.
elsewhere. Covid‐19 guidance will no longer be required to be followed by places of worship, businesses and service providers, and customer contact details will no longer have to be kept for the purposes of contact tracing. All other restrictions will
Four-day week A SERIES of labour reforms announced in Belgium on Tuesday, February 22 will soon allow workers to choose a four‐day working week, and will give employees the right to ignore their bosses after they finish work. That means the ability to turn off work devices and ignore work‐related messages after hours without fear of reprisal. Bel‐ gian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo told a press conference: “We have experienced two difficult years. With this agree‐ ment, we set a beacon for an economy that is more innova‐ tive, sustainable and digital. The aim is to be able to make peo‐ ple and businesses stronger.” Workers in the gig economy will also receive stronger legal protections under the new rules approved by the multi‐party coalition, while full‐time employees will be able to work flexi‐ ble schedules on demand. Enacting the reforms is however months away as the draft legislation will have to pass through multiple readings by federal lawmakers.
also end on the same date as the end of the certifica‐ tion scheme. The first minister out‐ lined her government’s commitment to “contin‐ ued access to PCR and lat‐ eral flow testing free of charge where we transi‐ tion to a system of testing that is more targeted.” The announcement that Scotland is to end the cer‐ tification scheme follows the earlier announcement by Boris Johnson that all restrictions will be re‐ moved.
Dying thoughts A M A N who was at‐ tached to a machine to scan for brain seizures has allowed scientists to accidentally record his brain as he dies from a heart attack. The sad turn of events has provided insight in to what might happen mo‐ ments before we die. The study, published in Fron‐ tiers In Ageing Neuro‐ science, focused on an 87‐year‐old man who was hooked up to a machine monitoring brain activity as he was being treated for epilepsy. What they found was an increase in gamma waves, brain waves that are associated with more sophisticated cognitive functions and are espe‐ cially active when we are concentrating, dreaming and meditating, as well as retrieving memories and processing informa‐ tion. The recorded brain waves known as gamma oscillations, suggest that, as we die, we experience the same neural activity as during dreaming, re‐ calling memories, or meditating. The findings raises the question of whether our lives really do ‘flash be‐ fore our eyes’ in our final moments.
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T H E US Supreme court has put an end to former President Donald Trump’s fight to block the release of capitol in‐ surrection records sought by those investi‐ gating last year’s deadly attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters. Trump’s appeal follows the court’s January 19 or‐ der that led to the docu‐ ments being handed over to the House of Repre‐ sentatives investigative committee by the federal agency that stores gov‐
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ernment and historical records.
Largest cruise ship
THE Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has made its debut and is now ready for its first passengers. Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint‐ Nazaire, France ‐ the Wonder of the Seas is three years in the making and measures 360 metres (1,188 feet), more than the length of three football pitches. Its 18 decks house 6,988 guests in eight neighbourhoods, one of which contains over 20,000 real plants. Its on‐board features include what’s described as the ‘tallest slide at sea,’ as well as a 10‐deck‐high zip line and a huge poolside movie screen. The ship is crewed by 2,300 staff. The Wonder of the Seas will operate out of Fort Laud‐ erdale and will offer five to seven night cruises in the Caribbean, and later in the year in the Mediterranean.
Trump challenged the original ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir‐ cuit on December 9, which had upheld a lower court ruling. In that ruling it said Trump had no ba‐ sis to challenge President Joe Biden’s decision to al‐ low the records to be handed over to the House of Representatives select committee. The ruling by the Supreme Court is a major blow to Trump’s fight over the Capitol insurrec‐ tion records as it is to his efforts to stop himself from being implicated.
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Le Pen suspends bid MARIE LE PEN, the right wing French National Ral‐ ly candidate, suspended her presidential bid as it became clear that she is struggling to win enough support from local lead‐ ers. She cancelled a press conference on education on Thursday, February 24, as well as an engagement on Friday, February 25 that would have seen her travel to the Somme. Her spokesperson told the media that she lacked a little over 40 of the 500 signatures of support needed from local elected officials to be able to run for the top office. Le Pen, who is a contro‐ versial figure, has seen her support from local of‐ ficials dwindle amid com‐ petition from other right‐ wing candidates, even though she has the sup‐ port of the influential mayor of Beziers, Robert Menard.
Menard had flirted with support for ultra‐right polemicist‐cum‐politician Eric Zemmour, a candi‐ date that has received the backing of ex‐US presi‐ dent Donald Trump. Following her loss in the
2017 run‐off Le Pen had sought to sanitise her par‐ ty’s image, to make it more acceptable to the majority of the country who voted for the current President, Emmanuel Macron.
Victims’ rights THE Catholic Church in Spain has taken a major step forward after announcing that an external au‐ dit is being commissioned to investigate alleged child abuse. The audit will be conducted by a law firm and will be similar to that carried out in France and Germany. The announcement by the President of the Epis‐ copal Conference, Cardinal Juan José said that the audit will be undertaken by Cremades & Calvo Sotelo and will be ‘complementary’ to those that are carried out by the government. In making the announcement he again asked the victims for forgiveness, explaining that the Church “wants to take a step forward in its obligation of social transparency, help and reparation to the vic‐ tims and collaborate with the authorities in cases of sexual abuse of minors that affect the Spanish society.”
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Drink laws
Skippy sighted
THERE are tiered laws concerning the age of drinking alcohol in Denmark where 16-yearolds can drink any alcohol up to 16.5 per cent proof and then 18 for stronger liquor, but there are proposals that only 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy booze of any type.
ALTHOUGH no one in the area of Lolland has reported that one of its kangaroos is missing, local police are appealing for information as there have been several sightings by drivers of Skippy (or a cousin) at the side of the road.
THE NETHERLANDS Hostage taker
John Lemon
A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Amsterdam who took a hostage in the Amsterdam Apple store on February 22 and demanded €200 million in cryptocurrency to let him go, died in hospital after being run over in the street by a police car whilst trying to escape.
THE founders of Kever Jenerver (a Dutch gin), have announced they have received a demand from a law firm representing Yoko One to stop selling a jenever-based cocktail drink they had created and called John Lemon. They say that if they don’t comply, they will be sued.
BELGIUM Saving birds
Paper shops
IT’S not easy being a sea bird when you have to battle against raging seas and howling winds, which is why the Ostend Bird Sanctuary has been busy dealing with a large number of birds simply exhausted due to the storms or covered in oil.
IN the UK everyone knows about betting shops, but in Belgium there is a completely different slant, as numerous so called ‘paper shops’ are allowed to take bets but many are mini casinos which have a handful of out-ofdate magazines according to the government.
GERMANY Airport protest
Ukraine solidarity
MEMBERS of the ‘Uprising of the Last Generation’ group staged a protest by gluing themselves to access roads to airports in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich on February 23 in protest at food waste in Germany. A total of 19 demonstrators were removed by police.
THE day before Russia invaded the Ukraine, the iconic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was lit in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag at the request of the mayor, Franziska Giffey who was in quarantine suffering from the effects of coronavirus.
FRANCE Hunt complaint
Abortion law
AFTER a man was shot in the chest and killed by a hunter who claimed he thought it was a wild boar, 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for France to ban hunting of any type two days a week as well as on public holidays.
PRIOR to the forthcoming April elections and following the pandemic when many clinics were closed, French lawmakers have voted to extend the deadline before which a woman can obtain an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks, more than 45 years after abortion was made legal.
NORWAY Eurovision
False start
GIVEN that Wolf a Banana is the English title of the song chosen to represent Norway at the next Eurovision Song Contest, keeping to the theme, the duo presenting the song are known as Subwoolfer and both wear yellow wolf masks speaking via an interpreter.
AN internal flight from Bergen to Bodø in northern Norway on the Widerøe airline had to turn back after a drunk passenger started threatening cabin crew and passengers when he couldn’t get more alcohol and after being subdued was taken off by police.
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What is International I N T E R N AT I O N A L W O M E N’S DAY is observed by many coun‐ tries on March 8, celebrating the political, cultural and his‐ torical achievements of women around the world. International Women’s Day marks the achievements of women and also serves as recognition in supporting and taking action against gender equality. The first International Wom‐ en’s Day (IWD) was born in the USA in honour of the 1908 gar‐ ment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against their working condi‐ tions. However, the first milestone was much earlier ‐ in 1848. In‐ dignant over women being barred from speaking at an an‐ ti‐slavery convention, American women Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott joined a few hundred people at their na‐ tion’s first women’s rights con‐ vention in New York. They de‐ manded civil, social, political and religious rights for women in a Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions ‐ the move‐ ment was born from there. The holiday was initially as‐ sociated with far‐left move‐ ments and governments until its adoption by the global femi‐ nist movement in the late 1960s, becoming a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977. It was in 1979 that the most comprehensive bill of rights to protect women was created ‐ the Convention on the Elimina‐ tion of All Forms of Discrimina‐ tion against Women (CEDAW) ‐ defining the meaning of dis‐ crimination against women and
IWD: Marks the achievement of women and supports action against gender equality.
Why is purple used on International Women’s Day? MARCH 8 marks International Women’s Day, but why is the colour purple used to commemorate the movement for women’s rights and appreciating the social, economical, and cultural feats of women? Purple is the internationally known colour for symbolising women, a shade that represents dignity and justice. Purple has a long history as the colour of the Women’s Liberation Movement, with the National Women’s Party in the USA suggesting wearing the hue because ‘Purple is the colour of loyalty, consistency and purpose, unswerving steadfastness to a cause.’ The IWD states that purple is the colour of the future, as well as the past: “Purple is historically associat‐ ed with efforts to achieve gender equality. “In this context, it was first used alongside green and white as the colours of the Women’s Social and Po‐ litical Union, the organisation that led Britain’s women’s suffrage movement in the early 20th century,” said the IWD organisation. So wear purple on International Women’s Day, it’s the easiest way to show your support!
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the requirement to eliminate it. The growing movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women’s conferences, has helped build the commemora‐ tion into a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in the political and economic spheres. This year, the theme for IWD is ‘Break the Bias’, highlighting the need for a world free of bias, discrimination and stereo‐ types against women. Although we have moved a long way from the inception of IWD, we still have a long way to go until we see equal rights, equal pay and the end of gen‐ der discrimination.
Anne Frank (1 929 – 1945) “How wonderfu l it is that nobo dy need wait a sing le moment befo re starting to impro ve the world.”
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Mary Willoughby of Darrmar Storage, Mallorca DARRMAR STORAGE is a family‐ run storage business owned by Mary Willoughby and her husband Darren, however, there is a strong and powerful female presence in this company that gives it an edge! Beginning as a demolition business, the couple decided there was a need for storage and house clear‐ ance facilities in the area and, from there, the business was born. Four strong women, Mary, Sue, Charlene and Gillian, provide a unique and friendly service to clients in a typically male sphere, giving a personal touch and a friendly face at the forefront of what they lovingly call ‘the Darrmar family.’ Mary describes her goals as “look‐ ing after the team, we are like the aunties in a family! We are posi‐ tioned to be able to empathise with our clients and their needs, provid‐ ing customers from all over the world with secure and affordable storage space in south west Mallor‐
THE TEAM: Has gotten to know their clients on a personal level.
ca. We deal with both business clients looking to store goods and stock and personal customers for those requiring additional personal storage.” When asked whether she had ex‐ perienced any pitfalls or obstacles being a female in a typically male sector, Mary said herself and Darren
have created a unique company ‐ gaining their business success from word of mouth ‐ that has a team of men and women working together to achieve their goals. The business deals with many returning clients and have gotten to know their cus‐ tomers on a personal level in order to provide the services they need.
MARY WILLOUGHBY: Looks after the team.
So whether you just need a small space to store your items, a tempo‐ rary space whilst you are in the pro‐ cess of moving or carrying out a re‐ form, or if you are a business looking
for a solution of where to store your stock, then Darrmar Storage has the answer you are looking for and you are sure to get your service with a smile!
Sue Kiff of APAA Dog and Cat Rescue
SUE KIFF: Explains what motivates her.
APAA Nerja is a registered animal res‐ cue charity whose goal is to rescue and rehome abandon ed and abused dogs and cats in the Nerja area. The Euro Weekly News spoke to the charity’ s treasurer, Sue Kiff, on what motivates her and what it’s like to be a woman in business. Sue previou sly worked for a bank, working her way up to train the staff in the business, noticing that most bankers were male and it was a typically male
APAA NERJA: Volunteers are motivated to spend their spare time finding homes for abandoned dogs in the area.
sphere. Sue said: “I worked my way up through the bank and ended up being a staff trainer. I did notice that the bankers were mainly men and that, in banking, it wasn’t what you know, but who you know ‐ typical of many businesses. Now, I know lots of women in banking and working for banks, so that shows a posi‐ tive change for women in the industry.” Now, Sue has worked her way from dog walker to treasurer in APAA ‐ an ani‐ mal charity that is solely run by powerful
and caring women. The charity has two shops in Nerja, both run by women, and the Director of the compan y is also fe‐ male. Asked why she thought this and what motivates her, Sue explained: “I am mo‐ tivated by the animals and by getting these dogs out of the gutter and into homes. Animals are, sometimes, treated terribly in Spain and this is what moti‐ vates me to help at APAA. “Althou gh there are some men who
walk the dogs, it’s still mainly women and the charity is spearheaded by wom‐ en, lots of them Spanish. Many foreign women from the UK, Germany and Swe‐ den volunte er at the charity shops or walking the dogs.” Although many of the women volun‐ teering for the charity have full‐time jobs, they are still motivat ed to spend their spare time finding homes and fos‐ ter carers for abandoned dogs in Nerja and the surrounding area.
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Current female leaders We have looked back through history at powerful female leaders who changed the course of history and forged ahead in times of darkness, bringing nations together rather than dividing them. However, we also have some current female leaders who are still shaping the course of history today. MAGDALENA ANDERSSON programmes to alleviate poverty Eva Magdalena An‐ among children. dersson is a Swedish Compassionate yet strong, politician and has Ardern made history in been the first fe‐ 2018 when she attended male Prime Minis‐ the United Nations gener‐ ter of Sweden al assembly meeting with since 2021. her three‐month‐old baby Andersson has in tow ‐ setting a new expressed three po‐ standard for women want‐ litical objectives: to ing to balance their career lead Sweden away and parenting. from the privatisation Ardern said: “If I can do one of the welfare sector, thing, and that is change the Has three political objectives. taking back “democrat‐ way we think about these ic control of schools, healthcare and elderly things, then I will be pleased we have care.” achieved something.” She also expressed her desire to make Away from politics, women have been Sweden an example in climate change for leading the way and setting an example in the rest of the world and has promised to charity and philanthropy, improving the end the segregation of immigrant commu‐ lives of women and girls. nities, putting a stop to the increasing bombing and shooting incidents ‐ many of MALALA YOUSAFZAI ‐ which have been gang related and occurring THE MALALA FUND in disadvantaged immigrant neighbour‐ In 2012, hoods. when young Most recently, Andersson has strongly Pakistani condemned Russia’s ongoing invasion of M a l a l a Ukraine, saying “We stand in solidarity with Yousafzai Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” was on her way to JACINDA ARDERN school she Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party was the vic‐ and the country’s youngest Prime Minister, tim of a hor‐ Jacinda Ardern has forged her own way in rific shooting. politics and highlighted how women can be The support she effective leaders as well as mothers. had shown for girls’ Supports girls’ education. Ardern has become education made somewhat of a her a target for the feminist icon extremists who carried out the attack. and has en‐ Following her recovery, she created ergised fe‐ the Malala Fund in 2013 as an organi‐ male vot‐ sation to empower women and girls, e r s , dedicating her work to ensuring all calling females have safe access to educa‐ for free tion. universi‐ She became the youngest recipi‐ ty educa‐ ent of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 tion, the and, in her own words, said of female decriminali‐ solidarity: “I think realising that you’re sation of abor‐ not alone, that you are standing with mil‐ tion, and the cre‐ lions of your sisters around the world, ation of new is vital.” Has become a feminist icon.
Michelle Oba ma (1964 - pre sent) “There is no lim it to what we, as women, can accomplish .”
Women who led the world With the current Ukraine crisis and International Women’s Day being commemorated in countries across the world, The Euro Weekly News has been taking a look at some of the most powerful women in history who have previously led us through similar dark times. CLEOPATRA (69 BC ‐ 30 BC) “I will not be triumphed over.” This seemingly simple, but meaningful, quote from Cleopatra shows how she would have pursued even the smallest of victories. While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra influenced Roman politics at a critical time and, at the height of her power, controlled virtually the entire eastern Mediter‐ ranean coast ‐ the last great kingdom of any Egyptian ruler. QUEEN ELIZABETH I (1558 ‐ 1603) “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stom‐ ach of a king, and of a king of England too.” On August 9 1558, Queen Elizabeth I used her power over language to frame the narra‐ tive of the Spanish Armada. As fear of invasion by Spain remained high in England, especially with the action of the Spanish Armada taking place so close to its shores, the words Queen Elizabeth I reported‐ ly spoke at Tilbury have gone down in history and become one of Britain’s defining mo‐ ments, leading her to be named the saviour who stood strong to protect her nation. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (1820 ‐ 1910) “Every woman, or at least almost every woman, in England has, at one time or another of her life, charge of the personal health of somebody, whether child or invalid,‐ in other words, every woman is a nurse.” Refusing marriage for a career in nursing, Florence Nightingale championed cleaner and safer hospitals during the Crimean War. In 1954, Nightingale brought a team of 38 volunteer nurses to care for the British soldiers fighting in the Crimean War ‐ which was intended to limit Russian expansion into Europe ‐ this was the first time that women were allowed to officially serve in the military. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884 ‐ 1962) “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” Eleanor Roosevelt supported the advance‐ ment of women in professional and political positions and supported the rights of work‐ ing‐class women through organisations in‐ cluding labour unions. When her husband Franklin Roosevelt was inaugurated as president of the United States in 1933, she transformed the duties of the first lady and began the progression of women’s right and became the eyes and ears for her husband when he became unwell. During the Second World War, Eleanor fought for the rights of Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany and continued to travel the world on behalf of her hus‐ band.
Supported the advancement of women.
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Women changing the world THIS year’s International Women’s Day is centred around breaking the bias, and these successful women have certainly done that. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated for hundreds of years in countries around the world, marking the achievements of women and also serving as recognition in supporting and taking action against gender equality. This year, the Euro Weekly News has taken a look at some of the most successful women who have broken the ‘glass ceiling’. According to UIS data, less than 30 per cent of the world’s researchers are wom‐ en, however, throughout the centuries, women have been incredibly influential in sci‐ ence, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Take Mag‐ gie Aderin‐Pocock, for exam‐ ple, a once space‐obsessed dyslexic schoolgirl who be‐ came one of the top scientists and BBC presenter who now encourages young girls into STEM ‐ changing the stereo‐ type of scientists and TV per‐ sonalities from being white and male. Although the majority of people have heard of the pub‐ lication The Huffington Post, very few people know that the driving force behind it was very successful female en‐ trepreneur Ariana Huffington. Huffington not only built the company herself, but also proved that she was able to successfully sell the company to AOL for around $315 mil‐ lion. Even after selling the company, Huffington still has a big role in the daily opera‐ tions. The saying goes “behind ev‐ ery successful man, there is a woman” and Sheryl Sandberg ‐ the true founder of Facebook ‐ is a great example of this. Often thought of as a man’s realm, Sandberg’s main focus was to generate revenue and
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help Facebook to become profitable. Her work helped the $100 billion company val‐ uation. In politics, Labour MP Stella Creasy was recently denied maternity leave and also told to leave the Commons when she brought her sleeping ba‐ by into the chambers, causing uproar from fellow females. Together with the charity Pregnant then Screwed, Creasy is spearheading the This Mum Votes project to champion policies to help parents in all workplaces and to fund mothers to stand for office to argue for them ‐ making the world of work a better place for women. With many women forging ahead to end inequality, gen‐ der bias and the gender pay gap, International Women’s Day is a great way to get in‐ volved and learn how you can change the world for women for the better.
Stella Creasy.
Maggie A-P. Ariana Huffington.
The world’s most powerful women FORBES’ 18th annual list of power women includes 40 CEOs, 19 world leaders, an immu‐ nologist and, for the first time in more than a decade, a new number one has entered the list. Here are the top five power women leading the world… In at number one is philanthropist, author and ex‐wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Following the announcement of her divorce, Scott pledged to give away over half of her wealth over the course of her lifetime. Kamala Harris is in at number two, the first woman, black person and first south Asian‐American to become the US Vice President ‐ inspiring women and girls all over the world. At number three is Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the European Central Bank in 2019 and the first female to run the International Monetary Fund ‐ forging more female voices into a typically male sphere. Chair and chief executive of General Motors, Mary Barra, is fourth on the list as the first woman to lead one of the big three automakers in America. The company is setting an example by being one of the only two global businesses that have no gender pay gap. Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy, as co‐chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Although previously married to Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Melinda became a billionaire in her own right after Bill Gates transferred her $2.4 billion worth of stock. Much of her work has been dedicated to the rights of women and girls.
Melinda Gate s (1964 - pres ent) “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a stro ng woman.”
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Sustainable tyres
Snow joke
IN April this year, finalists in a challenge to produce more sustainable tyres will see their entry driven by a professional racing driver over one lap of the Nokian Tyres Ivalo Test Centre White Hell, in Lapland, with the winner having the chance to work with Nokian Tyres.
SNOW in Helsinki is not only much greater than usual or even forecast and despite the fact that the council budgeted to spend €24 million on clearing it, they now believe that it will cost around €5 million more and they are running out of space for it.
IRELAND Guinness is good
Royal visit
ONE of the ingredients in a pint of Guinness which creates the most amount of damaging CO2 is barley and the Irish brewer has announced the roll out of a three-year experiment working with 40 of its farmer suppliers to try to reduce emissions.
TO celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, members of the Royal Family will undertake a series of tours in the spring of 2022 and the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting the Republic of Ireland from Wednesday March 23 to Friday March 25.
ITALY Transport strike
Olympic winners
A NATIONWIDE transport strike affecting local buses, trams, subways and railways across Italy took place on Friday, February 25, although generally, unions agreed to ensure that there were some services running during morning and evening rush hours. The reason for the strike was over working conditions.
ACCORDING to reports from the US Media, the Italian Olympic Committee is spending €2.4 million to reward every medallist who was successful at the Beijing Winter Olympics and if they were in a team each individual receives the full amount ranging from €180,000 to €60,000.
PORTUGAL Genocidal assassin
Vegan leather
FORMER judge Rui Fonseca e Castro accused the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of being a “genocidal assassin” for allowing the coronavirus vaccinations to be administered and said this on a video hoping to be sued by the President to further publicise his argument.
PORTUGAL has banned the phrase vegan leather when applied to items such as shoes, clothes and bags that look like leather but are made from synthetic products, as the government believes that the phrase is not just confusing but is deliberately misleading.
RUSSIA Logo removed
Oil price
RUSSIAN gas giant GAZPROM is a major sponsor of German football club FC Schalke which has announced that “Following recent developments, FC Schalke 04 have decided to remove the logo of main sponsor GAZPROM from the club's shirts. It will be replaced by lettering reading ‘Schalke 04’ instead’.
ONE of the side effects of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine is the fact that the price of crude oil surged above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014 on fears that all important gas supplies from Russia to Europe will be either restricted or cut.
SWEDEN Joint statement
Avicii museum
THE Swedish Football Association along with Poland and the Czech Republic have issued a joint statement refusing to travel to Russia for the 2022 World Cup playoffs next month amid the escalating crisis. The three are in the same qualifying round with Russia for the Qatar World Cup.
AS a gesture of recognition towards the late DJ Avicii who played at their wedding, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip attended the opening of a new interactive museum dedicated to the DJ (who committed suicide in Oman in 2018) in Stockholm on February 24.
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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Positive news SPANISH national tourism authori‐ ty Turespaña, has announced that according to figures compiled by the Labour Force Survey (EPA), the unemployment rate in the Spanish hospitality sector in the last quarter of 2021 stood at 10.1 per cent, a full 2 per cent lower than in the same quarter of 2019.
SWIFT conclusion ONE of British PM Boris Johnson’s proposed measures against Russia is to remove them from the SWIFT international payment system used by banks all over the world and if agreed by the EU and USA could hurt Russia or propel it to‐ wards China to form a joint version.
Less exposure SPEAKING on February 25, Minister of the Economy, Nadia Calviño, ob‐ served that “Spain has less expo‐ sure” to the Russian economy than other members of the European Union at an informal meeting of EU Economy and Finance ministers discussing the consequences of the Ukrainian invasion.
John Lewis change FOR almost a century, retailer John Lewis has boasted ‘Never Knowing‐ ly Undersold’ promising to match prices on like‐for‐like brands sold by other retailers that sell both online and through shops. On Friday February 25 it announced that this would stop in the summer as so many buy from online only stores.
Stumbling blocks IN theory, economic and political re‐ lations between Spain and Moroc‐ co should be strong, but there are two major stumbling blocks which have hindered trade. First is political with Spain continuing not to recog‐ nise Morocco’s rule in the Western Sahara and the other is economic and concerns smuggling and the en‐ claves of Ceuta and Melilla. A new policy paper from the Moroccan In‐ stitute of Strategic Intelligence (IMIS) highlights the smuggling of goods from the enclaves into Mo‐ rocco, the problem of migrants liv‐ ing outside the enclaves trying to get in and the appetite in Spain for Moroccan grown cannabis.
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is the profit that insurance company Catalana Occidente made in 2021, representing an increase of almost 75 per cent on 2020 figures.
Old risks, new challenges Digital OLD risks, new challenges, same ob‐ jective said Bank of Spain Governor Pablo Hernández de Cos, Chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Su‐ pervision. Delivering the keynote speech at Eurofi High‐Level Seminar 2022 in Paris on February 25, he said that the Committee will continue its work related to Covid‐19, with a view to ensuring that banks remain resilient and contribute to the recov‐ ery. The outlook continues to be marred by uncertainty and diver‐ gences across regions. Per capita in‐
comes in 2023 will remain below their 2019 levels in nearly 40 per cent of emerging market economies, in contrast to advanced economies. He observed that while the global banking system has largely weath‐ ered the pandemic to date, it is cru‐ cial that banks remain alert to risks and vulnerabilities as the pandemic continues to unfold. Debt levels ‐ encompassing both public and private debt ‐ are at an all‐time historic high of nearly $300 trillion (€268 trillion) or 350 per cent of global GDP.
The unwinding of public support measures ‐ which were critical in shielding banks from losses thus far ‐ means that banks will have to in‐ creasingly rely on their own re‐ sources to absorb potential shocks. The risks of a sharp house price correction triggered by changes in interest rates or financial costs will test banks’ resilience in the event of a debt overhang and economic slowdown. In his opinion, the banking world must also learn from the experience of the past few years to help guide future areas of work.
Talent
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THE European Pillar of Social Rights was created to ensure that those with disabilities have equal rights with the able bodied to find work. It is estimated that just 51 per cent of the disabled in Europe are in work, but in Spain the number of people with disabili‐ ties entering the job market has risen by more than 20 per cent in the last six years. This is due to the commitment of organisations such as ONCE and the EU partly funded Digital Talent programme which aims to provide trainees with the lat‐ est skills in new technologies where those with disabilities can compete on an even playing field.
My problems with the bank have been going on for some months and the longer it takes, the more I fear the bank will ‘dismiss’ my request complete‐ ly. My personal opinion of my bank has now reached an all time low. Any help on this would be greatly appreciat‐ ed. B S (Costa Blanca)
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THE furlough scheme introduced by the UK government to help people and businesses financially during the pandemic has reported‐ ly seen billions lost through fraud and error. According to a Commons Public Accounts Committee, the UK Gov‐ ernment’s response to the pan‐ demic “has exposed the taxpayer to substantial financial risks from
Furlough scheme fraud fraud and error” and it does not know the exact amount, but esti‐ mates it to be £5.3 billion, which is 8.7 per cent of the scheme’s total spend. The total cost to the exchequer through all Covid‐19 loans and schemes is closer to €15 billion,
with HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work & Pensions, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy all having been party to the losses. The report reads: “Government estimates that losses due to fraud and error from the Coronavirus
AFTER viewers complained about a TV advertisement from Coca Cola owned Innocent drink brand, the UK Advertising Stan‐ dards Authority (ASA) has ruled that it was misleading. The cartoon encouraged peo‐ ple to buy Innocent’s product and it drew a strong association between Innocent Drinks and a positive impact on the environ‐ ment. The ASA acknowledged that the ad contained aspirational messaging, including imagery of people recycling but considered that many consumers would in‐ terpret the overall presentation of the ad to mean that purchas‐ ing Innocent products was a choice which would have a posi‐ tive environmental impact. For this and other reasons, the complaints were upheld. Job Retention Scheme alone will be £5.3 billion. The estimated loss due to fraud and error across all Covid‐19 response measures is not known, but is expected to be at least £15 billion across measures implemented by HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work & Pensions, and the Depart‐ ment for Business, Energy & Indus‐ trial Strategy.”
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1.682,00 5.328,0 108,93 274,60 1.848,5 785,40 272,20 48,47 6.408,0 755,00 146,75 1.574,00 1.121,60 227,00 6.852,0 6,91 1.340,00 2.384,0 612,40 1.122,50 6.308,0 2.263,00 501,36 663,00 5.792,0 102,00 1,62 698,60 1.504,00 0,94 3.031,0 994,40 1.283,00 2.852,0 1.943,4 1.316,67 1.516,00 11.665,0 1.667,00 1.371,50 530,40 148,50 288,85 241,10 3.738,0 1.067,00 131,88 2.889,0 1.053,50
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LOOKING AHEAD: An expected March rate hike could lend some support to the pound.
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Euro EUR/GBP: Unmoved at £0.83 EUR/USD: Up from $1.12 to $1.13 The euro traded in a wide range in February, with the single currency being rocked by fears over a potential war breaking out in Eastern Eu‐ rope, as well as a surprisingly hawkish turn by the European Central Bank (ECB). The former has acted as a key headwind for the euro in recent weeks as tensions between Russia and Ukraine mounted. EUR investors were naturally unsettled by the potential im‐ pact a war in Europe and the sanctions im‐ posed by Western powers could have on the Eurozone economy. On the other hand, the euro was given a shot in the arm as the ECB concluded its first policy meeting of 2022 in early February. In her post‐meeting press conference Chris‐ tine Lagarde, refrained from reiterating her previous stance that a rate hike this year would be ‘unlikely’, sparking considerable speculation the ECB’s first rate hike in over a decade could come before 2023. Looking ahead, the situation in Ukraine will likely act as a key catalyst for the euro in the coming weeks. A fully fledged invasion by Rus‐ sia could place considerable pressure on the single currency. Pound GBP/EUR: Unchanged at €1.19 GBP/USD: Up from $1.34 to $1.35 The pound was also infused with some volatility over the past four weeks as UK politi‐ cal jitters offset the announcement of another interest rate hike from the Bank of England (BoE). As was widely expected, the BoE concluded its February policy meeting with the announce‐ ment it would be raising interest rates to 0.5 per cent. This helped to underpin Sterling in re‐ cent weeks, particularly after the bank signalled rates may continue to rise in the near‐term af‐ ter four of nine policymakers broke ranks to
vote for an immediate hike to 0.75 per cent. However, the pound’s gains have been sti‐ fled somewhat by UK political developments amidst considerable pressure on Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister over his involve‐ ment in the Downing Street ‘partygate’ scan‐ dal. Also weighing on Sterling sentiment are growing concerns over the UK’s cost‐of‐living crisis, amidst fears UK economic growth could be stymied by households reigning in their spending. Looking ahead, an expected March rate hike from the BoE could lend some support to the pound this month, but any substantial gains are likely to be curtailed by the same cost‐of‐liv‐ ing and political concerns. US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from $0.74 to $0.73 USD/EUR: Unchanged at €0.88 The US dollar has flip‐flopped over the past month amidst fluctuating expectations for the next Federal Reserve rate hike. While a March hike appears inevitable, questions remain over how aggressively the Fed might raise interest rates. Strong payroll and inflation figures had bolstered expecta‐ tions the Fed could pursue a half‐percentage increase next month. However some notably dovish minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s January policy meeting has subsequently tem‐ pered these expectations. Elsewhere the uncertainty surrounding the Ukraine crisis has also infused volatility into the US dollar amidst the uneven risk appetite which followed Russia’s first incursion into the country. In the coming weeks the trajectory of the US dollar will no doubt remain linked to the Fed’s next interest rate decision. If the Fed opts for a more aggressive rate hike the US dollar might soar. Currencies Direct have helped over 325,000 customers save on their currency transfers since 1996. Just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more about how you can save money on your currency transfers.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT TRAGICALLY, my prophecies of last week regarding the Russian atrocities in Ukraine have materialised almost to the letter. The only prediction that surprisingly didn’t transpire was China’s accord with Putin’s actions. By abstaining from the vote at the UN Security Council, the Chinese have shown that even they refuse to condone the deeds of this sinister dinosaurian throwback. One thing you can take to the bank is that Putin would never have risked this invasion if Trump had still been at the helm! This evil opportunist perceived his potential enemies, with its sad bunch of weak leaders, scuttling out of Afghanistan and all rather more absorbed in appeasing the woke brigade than taking any robust military action ‐ and pounced. By the same token, with our lamentable efforts to prevent ‘global warming,’ we have closed down our oil and energy production to such an extent we have become disproportionately reliant on supplies from the East, which is subsequently restricting our ability to impose more effective sanctions. In other words the liberal lefts are
TRAGEDY responsible for even more misery than already anticipated ‐ I told you they were dangerous! What the blinkered greens refuse to acknowledge is that for every mine or factory that closes in the West, the equivalent opens in the scornful East. These disillusioned tree huggers live in the same Shangri la la land we all craved in the marihuana haze of the 60s; a time when we thought that peace and love would prevail and people would spend a blissful existence dancing around with flowers in their hair. As much as I too would love to think that this was the future of the human race, in the world of today’s realities it just ain’t gonna happen. Try asking one of those brave Ukrainian fighters what they think of gender free toilets and political correctness, when their people are being murdered and their country laid to ruins by a neighbouring tyrant. And what about those defiant and brave citizens who are standing up to the might of one of the most powerful nations of the world? Shades of ‘The Mouse that Roared’. Even the
housewives are signing up to fight. They are a pure antithesis of the cowardly boat mob; deserters that have fled their countries and left it to their enemies while they plead for succour in the West ‐ another action the lefties condone. It’s time we put all these misdirected ‘holier than thou’ PC clowns back in their woolly boxes and rearrange our priorities before it’s too late. In about a thousand years, when the human race mutates to more mundane matters, we can bring ‘em all out again. Till then we must get back to reality and support the beleaguered Ukrainians in any way we can. Let’s just hope someone in Russia sees sense and rids us of this evil dictator, before his ego involves us all in a war none of us can win! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com. expatradioscotland Monday and Friday 1pm till 4pm. To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com
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Documentary review - A fatal flaw in Downfall: The case against Boeing NETFLIX’S Downfall is a fright‐ ening look at what caused two Boeing planes ‐ considered the safest aircraft in the world ‐ to crash, killing 346 people. This documentary has a re‐ spectable critic rating of 89 per cent and an audience rating of 92 per cent on Rotten Toma‐ toes, and the reviews on social media are just as positive. This shocking documentary uncovers the negligence and corporate greed that led to the two fatal crashes that hap‐ pened just months apart ‐ Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019. The opening scene is an air‐ port, a place that we usually think about with excitement, travel and opportunities ‐ con‐ trasting the terrible and terrify‐ ing fates that the pilots and pas‐ sengers had aboard the two ill‐fated Boeing 737 Max planes. The documentary, which is directed by Academy Award‐
nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy, brings to light the shocking cover‐up from Boeing and their PR attempt at blam‐ ing the Ethiopian plane crew. Boeing had, in fact, failed to train its pilots and pro‐actively decided to not inform them about the MCAS safety system which ultimately led to the tragedies. It also exposes the larger questions about America’s ethos, Wall Street’s involve‐ ment and a culture of reckless cost‐cutting ‐ regardless of hu‐ man safety. This documentary is clearly narrated, including testimony from ex‐pilots, ex‐engineers who used to work for Boeing helping build planes, and the families of victims of the crash‐ es. It is an exceptionally strong expose with a clear aim that still does not take away from the tragedy of 346 people losing their lives. Downfall is now available to stream on Netflix.
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I hope it gets back to normal MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION
Views of a Grumpy Old Man OK it’s time stop all the nonsense and get things back to normal here in Spain. At the moment if you live in the UK and have not been fully vaccinated and boosted you cannot come here on holiday. This has always been discriminatory and many countries including Israel, Portugal and Croatia are now accepting that this is no longer a problem. I believe that if you are tested and shown to be negative there is no reason to have this rule and now many countries agree. This policy has badly affected the tourism trade here and hopefully will end very soon and help get things back to feeling like the welcoming holiday resort Spain has always been. We went to a great tapas bar the other day - well I think it was great - it had a blackboard outside with some really tasty looking tapas dishes on it. We sat outside, ordered our drinks and then the waiter came and asked if we had decided what we wanted to eat. We had and proceeded to tell him what
we wanted and he then proceeded to tell us he didn’t have any of them! So what looked like a fabulous selection turned out to be a very average selection but we were there, so like a pair of real punters, we found something to eat. To make matters worse we went to another place the next day that had loads of dishes advertised on the wall, actual lovely appetising photographs, but when I asked about one of them the server said, ‘Oh don’t take any notice of them, we don’t do them anymore’. I asked, ‘then why have them?’ She said they hadn’t got round to removing them! On the plus side she did show us a printed menu which had a lot of dishes that we did like. Talking about bars, when we used to come here on holiday over 20 years ago we used to eat at a restaurant where I regularly noticed the manager, who ran the place, putting cash in his sock when no-one was watching. I don’t know how he got away with it because surely I couldn’t have been the only one that noticed. Finally the governor obviously found out and sacked him, but three months later the now ex-manager opened his own bar a few doors away and ironically called it Sticky Fingers! Email: mikesenker@gmail.com
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Community in conflict CLAIRE GORDON FINDING BALANCE IN AN UNEVEN WORLD SO conflict between Russia and Ukraine is upon us, like it has been threaten‐ ing for eight years before the Western media picked it up and decided to make it the main headline. As the frontline tightens and physical combat becomes a reality, misinformation spreads and fights a sepa‐ rate war within the realm of the internet. People ask on local forums whether certain shops and bars are owned by Russian citizens as if the boycott of those small enterprises has an effect and impact on the wider scope of Putin’s ad‐ vance into foreign lands. People think that by sepa‐ rating people into ‘us and them’ they are contribut‐ ing to resistance against a singular leader and his misguided warmongering. What some people are
failing to un‐ derstand is that one lead‐ er’s foray into invasion does not reflect an entire country’s mentality. There are thou‐ sands of Russian people protesting Putin’s acts of aggression, even though they face arrest and bru‐ tality for doing so. The cor‐ relation between Putin’s actions and the will of his people is as unfounded as saying every English per‐ son is 100 per cent behind Boris Johnson and every decision he makes while in office. Government and press offices are sometimes in place to turn people against one another. Something the Tory party has been excelling at since they came to office is ‘di‐ vide and conquer.’ Most people have no choice in whether their re‐ spective countries go to war. It is the leaders of a country that determine
foreign policy and work out how to drag their peo‐ ple along. It is usually a matter of explaining how they are under attack by ‘others’ and telling them they must protect them‐ selves while being patriot‐ ic to the place that they were born into, dismissing the people who were un‐ fortunate enough to land outside of the borders put down across the land they know. While some people de‐ cry the work that left‐lean‐ ing people do amongst the bigger picture that is the world today, I feel it is more important than ever to respect the individual. We are, after all, all people at the end of the day, re‐ gardless of where we were born or the colour of our skin. The more that we can band together in the face of self‐centred, con‐ flict‐focused leaders and build community and self‐ sufficient networks, the better we can survive and
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stand resilient as the cor‐ rupt world around us crumbles. Every person having their own state and
their own means to live in the world without being reliant on a capitalist sys‐ tem is basically what so‐
cialism is all about and the work the left does feeds into this. It shouldn’t be ig‐ nored.
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OPEN LETTER TO THE From our Facebook MAYOR OF TORREVIEJA HOW is it possible that a family occupying a house on a street in Torrevieja, can tear down part of the wall in front of the house to raise it with new bricks? Then they re-wall the neighb o u r ’s e n t r a n c e i n t h e w a l l with bricks and cement, a little later they tear down part of the n e i g h b o u r ’s w a l l , t o r a i s e i t with new bricks, without any authority caring in the least. Has the family occupied this house as well? Does this mean that if I want a larger living space, can I then make an opening from the inside of my house to the neighbour and take over his house and re-wall the entrance to the wall? Neighbours (Address redacted)
Long delays at Palma airport again JUST a quickie, over one hour wait to get through Passport Control @ the airport again. Appears to be prejudice against third world visitors,
PROBLEMATIC: Can people just do what they want?
British, as two control officers for about 400 plus people. European walk through. Also what has happened to taxi fares, gone through the ceiling. Ridiculous how much things have gone up on the Island. Regards Nick
Love that Claire!
Thank you Euro Weekly News!
IT’S nice to see a different and
Emma
PUTIN: What should the western leaders be doing?
Zendini Escapologist Yes they could actually fight against him, sanctions against a billonaire will not work, only make the ppl suffer ppl are dying
Peter Chapman They could stop recruiting for NATO.
Miss-o GH
PRAY FOR UKRAINE THE situation in Ukraine is so fluid that it is pointless to do more than record some of the events of the past few days and consider how they apply to those of us living in Spain and the UK. At the end of the day, as individuals we are essentially helpless to influence events, but we can publicly show our support for those experiencing the horrors of invasion although whether that really makes any difference is difficult to know. The sunflower is Ukraine’s national flower and symbolises the warmth and power of the sun, so many people are taking images of fields of sunflowers and posting them on social media to show their support for the people. This is particularly pertinent for Andalucia which is one of the major areas of growth in Spain although they are grown commercially in
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fresh point of view. Seems like people are quick to complain about everything but don’t want to take any responsibility (Leaps), but Claire is reflective and shows that THINKING is the way to go. I might be old but I like to always keep an open mind and an open heart to everything.
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many parts of the country. Although war can bring significant income for the arms producers, it can also hurt the financial position of those who have made their fortunes, as the value of shares drop and sanctions take effect on the wealthy in Russia. It is reported that a number of oligarchs have met with President Putin to tr y to pressurise him into pulling back, not necessarily out of the love of peace, but more likely for the love of commerce and money. I r o n i c a l l y, i n B r i t a i n , o n e o f P o r t u g a l ’s newest passport holders, Roman Abramovich has reportedly been banned from living in the UK and has ‘handed over’ control of Chelsea Football Club to supporters one day before they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup wearing a strip of blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine. The sooner sanity returns the better for all.
What they can do now, is answer a question: where have they suddenly got so much millions €, to be sent to Ukraine, if till now they were even struggling to pay salaries to their own population, being in crisis practically at the edge of poverty?
Jeanette Richardson Just get rid of him, one way or another surely someone can do the job before he becomes another Hitler.
Jason Acn Yes if all the countries don’t stand by and by and unite against this madman, they must be made accountable !!!
Erika Stanbury If he can send Russians in undercover, why can’t the west do the same, and help where it really matters?
Celia Emery What else could they do well, they could really stand up to him.
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Define and shine: haircare after 50
HAIRCARE needs change over time, and are not the same at 50 as they are at 20. Read on to find out how to keep your hair looking its best after 50. Hair can be an impor‐ tant part of a person’s im‐ age. Taking care of it en‐ hances your natural beauty and a good hairstyle can really lift your spirits. Over the years, our hair, just like our skin, goes through different stages and it is important to know how to adapt our haircare routines to our changing needs as time goes by. After 50: Define and add shine Over time, the loss of material not only makes the hair visibly thinner and frizzier, but also affects natural curls and waves by de‐structuring them and
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Women’s Health Checks W H E T H E R you are a woman in your 20s, 60s or beyond, an annual gynaecological screen‐ ing is essential in the preservation of your health. With use of an ultra‐ sound the female repro‐ ductive organs can be checked to make sure they are healthy and detect any issues early on so that prompt treatment can be given if necessary. A cervical smear test can be taken to check for abnormal cell changes in the cervix, as finding these changes early on can prevent cervical cancer from developing. The Gynaecologist can also perform a breast exam and order
ANNUAL SCREENING: Essential for women’s health.
a mammogram or breast ultrasound if necessary. A mammo‐ gram is routinely used to check for breast can‐ cer in women who don’t have any signs of the illness. It can also detect small tumours that cannot be felt dur‐ ing a physical examina‐ tion. Other abnormali‐ ties, such as calcifications which
could indicate breast cancer, may also appear during this type of screening. A breast ultrasound is especially helpful in women with dense breast tissue and may also be required to check for breast changes, especially those that can be felt but not seen on a mam‐ mogram.
Other conditions commonly treated by gynaecologists include issues relating to pregnancy, birth control, fertility, menstruation and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Take a preventative approach WHY should I see a Dentist for a check‐up and clean when I am not suffering with any dental issues? Many of us only visit the dentist when we have a Dental Emergency, but by taking a preventative ap‐ proach and having regular check‐ups, potential issues can be identified early enough to treat them be‐ fore they become a prob‐ lem. Even the most fastidious person can fail to clean the hard‐to‐reach places in their mouth, with a good example being the back molars, which are notori‐ ously hard to keep clean. Remember that prevent‐ ing dental issues rather than having to cure them will work out more cost ef‐
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Benefits of hobbies for your mental health
CHECK-UP: Your dentist will discuss your options.
fective for you. 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 warning signs. The whole process is quick and painless so please do not worry. Your dentist will keep you keep you up‐to‐date on what treatment is nec‐ essary, fully discussing all the options available to you.
Appointments Landline: 965 837 553 / 965 837 851 • 24H/365D Emergency Number: (+34) 607 255 755 • Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 9:00am / 5:00pm
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HOBBIES: Have an all-round positive effect on health.
H O B B I ES have a whole host of ben‐ efits for your mental (and physical) health, so why not take up a new one or rekindle your love of an old one? Most of us have at least one hob‐ by, whether gardening, playing an instrument or taking photographs. However, despite the long list of benefits of hobbies for our mental and physical health, the hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes lead us to prioritise other things. Numerous studies have demon‐ strated the huge value of having a hobby thanks to the great emotion‐ al satisfaction and stress release they can provide. Life is not all about work, and tak‐ ing a break to enjoy a hobby for a few hours can even increase pro‐ ductivity and creativity at work. This is why many companies already offer such activities to their em‐ ployees. Broadly speaking, these are the main benefits of hobbies: ‐ They help you to develop skills
and abilities and allow you to dis‐ cover previously unexplored tal‐ ents. ‐ They create balance in your life by helping you to disconnect from the stress and worry of your daily routine. ‐ They are a great way of fighting against nervousness and cheering you up when you are feeling down. ‐ They have been shown to help to prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s by keeping people men‐ tally active. ‐ They require effort and disci‐ pline and therefore contribute to‐ wards self‐control. ‐ You can meet like‐minded peo‐ ple and make new friends. ‐ They encourage creativity and healthy competition. Chess, cooking, hiking, sewing, ballroom dancing… the options are endless. Hobbies undoubtedly have an all‐ round positive effect on health, so what are you waiting for?
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NEARLY three out of every four adults will have haemor‐ rhoids at some point in their lives. Here we tell you how you can treat the uncomfort‐ able problem with home remedies. Haemorrhoids, popularly known as piles, occur when veins in the anus and lower rectum become swollen. In‐ creased pressure in the area
Haemorrhoids: how to treat with home remedies due to pregnancy, constipa‐ tion, straining during bowel movements, not eating a healthy diet or sitting for too long, can cause haemorrhoids to appear. Haemorrhoids can cause
pain, discomfort, irritation, itching, swelling and even bleeding. However, certain lifestyle changes and home remedies can help alleviate the symptoms. Increase fibre and water in‐ take Eating a fibre‐rich diet with more vegetables, fruit and whole grains will help prevent haemorrhoids and reduce symptoms. An alternative may be to add fibre supplements to your diet. You should drink plenty of fluids and hydrate properly on a daily basis. If you do use fibre supplements, make sure you drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, supplements can cause or worsen constipa‐ tion. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle Being active is essential, as it can help to prevent digestive problems such as constipation, and therefore reduces pres‐ sure on the veins. This means that you will not need to sit for long periods of time, particu‐
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Your health is an investment not an expense IN a world full of personal challenges and with worries about communicable dis‐ eases, it is important to take care of yourself. The secret to staying healthy and fit is a bal‐ anced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Food is the way we get the nutrients we need for our bodies to func‐ tion properly. Therefore, the different food groups that provide the necessary nutri‐ ents to carry out all the physi‐ ological processes of the body must be consumed dai‐ ly and in sufficient quantity. However, it is not always easy to maintain an optimal diet when time is shortened by daily activities and stress in‐ creases, which can lead to sig‐ nificant nutritional deficien‐ cies. These same deficiencies can be compensated for with food supplements and thus keep our body strong. Did you know that there
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are a wide range of nutrients and other elements present in food sup‐ plements including, among others, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids and enzymes? Food supplements are presented for the purpose of supplementing the intake of such nutrients in the normal diet. They are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect which are marketed in dosage form, ie capsules, tablets, am‐ poules of liquid, vials, and
other similar forms. Of course, it is not only vital to eat a healthy and varied di‐ et, but also to include the right nutrients that will not only give you energy, but also support proper brain function and a good mood, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Food supplements have a positive effect on building a better body by providing us with the necessary nutrients that we do not find, at optimal levels, in our diet. First of all, one thing must be clear: a food supplement does not re‐ place a balanced and varied diet, rich in fruit and vegeta‐ bles, and a healthy lifestyle. It has very specific functions, but as a complement to a proper diet, never as a substitute. Published by: Yolanda Roselló Evolutionary Health, SL
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Ondara Craft Club
Antique fair
FOR those who have always wanted to try their hand at arts and crafts but never knew where to begin, the Ondara Craft Club is a great place to start. They hold twice‐weekly arts and crafts meetings every Monday and Friday in an air‐condi‐ tioned classroom. The Club specialises in handmade cards, sure to be appreciated by any recipient much more than a store‐bought card would be, but members can also learn how to make a variety of other creative items that will make thoughtful gifts for loved ones. The Craft Club meets at SR Print on Calle Sagra in Ondara (near the shopping centre). There is no joining fee. For more information about prices and activities, call 966 456 789 or email info@sprint.es. STRING QUINTET: This unique ensemble features a double bass.
Women and Art exhibition THIS exhibition at the Soler Blasco Archaeological and Ethnological Museum in Javea showcases work by a selection of eight women artists from Marina Alta: Mari Marí, María José Chol‐ bi, Fina Gilabert, Mar Fornes, María Casado, Blan‐ ca Hernando, Mariví Puigcerver and María Isabel de Piero. The Soler Blasco Archae‐ ological and Ethnological Museum is in one of the town’s most important buildings, which was built in the first half of the 17th cen‐
tury. In addition to the per‐ manent exhibition rooms, the museum has a library with almost 4,000 volumes, archaeological and ethno‐ graphic storage rooms and a small restoration labora‐ tory. The museum carries also out archaeological ex‐ cavations in the surround‐ ing area. The free Women and Art exhibition is part of the agenda for International Women’s Day 2022 ar‐ ranged by the local Depart‐ ment for Equality and is open until March 20.
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Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet in Javea THE exceptional Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet gave its first concert to great ac‐ claim in Belgium in 2007 and has since played at some of the most important con‐ cert halls and festivals in the world. Unlike traditional string quintets, which are formed of two violins, a viola, a cello and ei‐ ther an additional viola or cello, this unique ensemble features a double bass. The international Quintet is formed of Ro‐ mano Tommasini on the violin, Wolfgang Talirz on the viola, the Gunars Upatniek on the double bass, Luíz Fïlíp Coelho on the vio‐
lin and Tatjana Vassiljewa on the cello, who has been the principal cellist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra since 2014. The repertoire for the concert in Javea will include pieces by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Dvorak, and there will also be a guest perfor‐ mance by the prestigious and internationally renowned Valencian clarinettist Miquel Àn‐ gel Tamarit. The concert will be held at San Bartolomé Church in Javea at 5pm on March 6. Tickets cost €5 and can be purchased in advance at the Casa de la Cultura from Mon‐ day February 28.
EVERY first Sunday of the month, the antiques, collectibles and vintage fair (fira de brocan‐ ters i col.leccionisme) takes place at the riurau in Jesus Pobre, De‐ nia. The fair sells all kinds of curious objects, including furniture, col‐ lectibles, decorative ornaments, mirrors, clocks, sculptures, bronzes, lamps, coins, items made of ceramic, glass or porce‐ lain, vintage and retro objects, antiques and much more. Visitors to the fair are sure to find something that sparks their interest for a reasonable price. At each fair, a selected artist exhibits their work and there is a musical performance, making the fair a perfect way to spend an hour or two on a Sunday. There is a bar service where shoppers can purchase hot and cold drinks as well as excellent savoury and sweet treats, all made right there in Jesus Pobre. The fair has a free parking area and will be held on March 6 from 9am to 2pm. Arriving early will make finding a parking spot easi‐ er and will give visitors a wider range of objects to choose from.
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CASA DE CULTURA: Hosting a new group exhibition by Kunstgruppen.
Norwegian Club art exhibition in l’Alfas del Pi THE exhibition hall at the Casa de Cultura in l’Alfas del Pi is hosting a new group exhibition by Kunstgruppen, the art group from the Nor‐ wegian Club. This group of artists presents its work at the same location every year and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year. The exhibition was inaugurated on February 18 by the local councillor for Residents of Other Nationalities, Martina Mertens, and will remain open to the public until March 5. This year’s participating artists, who differ in style and approach, include Tove Kvernik, Bente Halvorsen, Elisabeth S Nilsen, Therese Maehle, Hilkka Krane, Christina Gunnarson, Nina M Storebo, Helen Maudal, Inge J Stegseth, Nina
Inkari and Geir Thorstensen. Founded in 1993, Kunstgruppen Costa Blanca is a very active art group that organises a wide range of activities throughout the year, including courses, workshops and different types of exhi‐ bitions. Their work ranges from paintings in vari‐ ous styles to artistic objects made of glass and ceramics. The Norwegian Club also offers other activities such as Spanish classes, bridge, choir, book‐lend‐ ing, trips to the mountains and different types of performances, making it a great place to make friends and get to know the area. Find out more by emailing info@dnkcb.com or calling 965 888 186.
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HELP Marina Alta volunteers BECOMING a volunteer is an excellent way for those with some extra time on their hands to contribute towards a good cause in the community, and HELP is a registered charity that has been supporting those in need for almost 40 years. They provide those in need with advice, assistance and a range of medical and home nurs‐ ing equipment for short‐ term use, as well as sup‐ port for the carers of unwell or disabled family members. They also offer a HELP desk with information and a team of interpreters at the Denia hospital for patients who do not speak Spanish. HELP also collaborates with other charities and organisations in the Mari‐ na Alta area to provide as
much support in the best way possible. They wish to highlight that they cannot provide financial assistance, nor can they advise on legal or financial matters, and they are not a substitute for professional health‐ care or social services. HELP is entirely run by volunteers and always welcomes new people who wish to get involved. Volunteers can help in a
variety of ways, such as working in their charity shops or office, support‐ ing at their hospital HELP desk or visiting the hospi‐ tal, driving to help with medical visits and organis‐ ing the various fundrais‐ ing events held through‐ out the year. Those interested can find out more at https://helpmarinaalta.or g/ or can contact them di‐ rectly on 966 427 044.
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Las Fallas 2022: Ninot exhibition in Denia LAS FALLAS, one of the most important festi‐ vals in the Valencian Community, is back in Denia after being cancelled the previous two years due to the pandemic. The festival is extremely popular among locals and tourists alike and is listed on UN‐ ESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The festival is always celebrated between March 14 and 19 each year with events, street parties and fireworks. On the last night, the fallas are burnt in a huge bonfire to symbolise purification, rejuvenation and the coming of spring. One of the first acts in this year’s pro‐
gramme for the festival will be the ninot ex‐ hibition at the Casa de la Marquesa. Ninots are the huge, lifelike figures made of flammable materials such as papier‐mâché, cardboard, wood or plaster that collectively make up each falla. They are usually satirical in nature or represent current affairs. The ninots are traditionally burned in the bonfire at the end of the festival, but the public votes for their favourite, which is then spared from such a fate. The lucky one is known as the ninot indultat. Of the ninots that visitors can see at the Casa de la Marquesa in Denia until March 12, only one will be saved from the flames.
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Thought provoking art exhibition THE Eros and Melan‐ choly exhibition at the Centre d’Art l’Estació in Denia will be display‐ ing paintings and drawings by Yvonne Ribes Zankl, based on ideas from Georgia Ribes Zankl, a clinical psychologist, until March 13. The thought‐provoking exhibition asks the public to reflect on the intertwining relationships between the body, the mind, illness, melancholy, trauma, life and love, all in the context of the pandemic. According to the artist, “the natural reaction that follows a traumat‐ ic experience, such as the lockdown suffered by the Spanish population in the early months of 2020, is re‐ pression; to forget in order not to suffer.” However, not everyone deals with such trauma in the same way. Forced to stay at home with two daughters who were too young to understand what was going on, a melancholic woman began to paint hearts compulsively: hearts of all colours, of all sizes and in all types of paint, all over the place. Eros and Melancholy is free of charge and can be visit‐ ed every day from 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm. Visi‐ tors to the Centre d’Art l’Estació can also take the oppor‐ tunity to see the permanent collection at the Toy Museum on the first floor.
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SOUNDS FAMILIAR: Entertaining audiences with a wide range of old and new numbers.
Magic of the Musicals with Sounds Familiar Theatre Group THE Benissa‐based theatre group Sounds Familiar are preparing their big post‐pan‐ demic comeback with Magic of the Musi‐ cals, a musical theatre revue to be per‐ formed at the Auditori Municipal in Ondara on Thursday, March 31. Sounds Familiar have been performing their top‐quality musical revues on the Costa Blanca for more than 10 years. They are known for entertaining audiences with a wide range of old and new musical the‐ atre numbers, from classic favourites to lesser‐known treasures. Fans of musical theatre are sure to have a blast as they are treated to old favourites from a variety of different musi‐
cals including La Cage Aux Folles, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard and more classics from the stage and screen. With colour, music, laughter and multi‐ ple costume changes, the evening promis‐ es to be entertaining for the cast, crew and audience members alike. Doors at the Auditori Municipal open at 7.15pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Tickets cost €13 and can be purchased on‐ line at www.philipashley.com/boxoffi‐ cephp or by calling 965 581 483. More in‐ formation about the Sounds Familiar theatre group can be found on their web‐ site, at www.soundsfamiliar.es.
THE much‐loved Church Irish Bar in Albir known for its live music events is back with its highly popular ThursdAoke nights with Tony Bee. All those brave enough are welcome to have a go on the mic, and those who prefer to sit and watch are certain to be entertained by the tal‐ ented and not‐so‐talent‐ ed amateur singers. Tony Bee has a large selection of songs from all decades and genres, so would‐be partici‐ pants need not worry about their favourite hits not being available. Customers can enjoy special food and drink promotions and are ad‐ vised to book a table in advance to avoid being turned away on the night. Reservations can be made on 610 129 286 or at www.thechurch.es. The event is held every Thursday from 8pm.
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DOGS WITH PHOBIA OF INTENSE NOISES: Fireworks, storms, firecrackers... ALTHOUGH this year due to the pandemic, it is more than likely there will not be many fireworks, it should be remem‐ bered that some dogs show fear of loud noises, such as fire‐ crackers, fireworks, storms or shotgun shots. Fear is a nor‐ mal adaptive mechanism that helps the animal cope with stimuli that could end its life. But if this fear is disproportionate, that is, an exaggerated level of reaction with respect to the stimulus, we are talking about a phobia. If your dog suffers from an intense noise phobia behaviour, it is advisable to consult your veterinary specialist in clinical ethology who will resort to behaviour modification techniques to eliminate fears and phobias. Tips for Loud Noise Phobia: ‐ Provide the dog with a safe environment, do not rein‐ force fear, use pheromones and anxiolytic drugs if neces‐ sary (ask your vet): A safe place is one previously positive, that is, through the use of food and play. Do not put your dog in a crate to avoid destructive behaviour during a storm. The dog is still going to be scared when in the crate and it is likely that he could injure himself trying to get out of the crate. ‐ When your dog is beginning to have anxiety, before he shows his fearful behaviour, encourage him to participate in an activity that captures his attention and distracts him from his fear. In Costablanca Norte: Anicura Marina Baixa Hospital Veterinario www.veterinariamarinabaixa.com
IN China, rare crocodiles, tortoises and even sharks are the pets in vogue right now. These exotic animals are particularly popular among the younger gen‐ eration, according to a Beijing‐based filmmaker Sean Gallagher, who made a documentary on the subject for National Geographic. It looks like this pet trend is becoming more than just a fad, with an increasingly high de‐ mand for exotic animals in other parts of the globe. A couple in Catalonia also made headlines when they chose to adopt a lion cub they rescued from the circus. A man was recently detained at the US‐Mex‐ ico border for trying to smuggle through a tiger cub by hiding it be‐
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Urinary problems in dogs and cats HERE are some signs that may lead you to think that your dog or cat has a urinary tract problem: Change in urine colour and increased turbidity Presence of blood in urine Strong smell of urine Straining or pain when urinating He urinates at home or in the case of the cat outside the litter box Needs to be let out more often (Increased amount or frequency of urination) Licking the vulva or pe‐ nis Fever Lethargy Higher water consump‐ tion Vomiting Changes in appetite Weight loss What Causes Urinary Tract Problems in Dogs? There are many causes of lower urinary tract problems, such as: Inflammation or infec‐
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tween his feet. In fact, in 2014 the World W i l d l i f e Fe d e r a t i o n (WWF) reported that there were more tigers kept as pets in US households than are liv‐ ing in the wild. In the Arabian Gulf, big cats have become the must‐have accesso‐ ry for the incredibly wealthy. Europeans are the keenest on reptiles, according to a Bio‐ Science study, and im‐ port more than anyone else in the world. It is difficult to esti‐ mate the extent of the exotic pet black market, however, as interna‐ tional policing and re‐ porting of the trade leaves much to be de‐ sired, with Interpol esti‐ mating only 10 per cent of illicit animal ex‐ changes are ever de‐ tected.
CROCODILES: Are one of the pets in vogue in China.
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack ONE sometimes wonders how manufacturers conjure up names for new models. It’s fairly obvious what Hyundai was thinking when it came up with the name Genesis for its luxury arm. The first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, starts with the words ‘In the be‐ ginning’, so a rather good name for a new marque. Having been in America since 2015 Genesis is only now arriving on European shores with a five model range of two saloons, a shooting brake and two SUVs. Two all‐electric models will arrive short‐ ly. My test model, a G70 saloon, comes with the choice of two en‐ gines; a 2.2‐litre diesel or a 2.0‐litre petrol with two power outputs and three trim levels. G70 prices start from a sector competitive €40,107/£33,400 with very good standard equipment even on the lead‐in model. You’ll get LED lights, intelligent cruise control, auto dimming, powered and heated door mirrors, keyless entry and start, auto lights and wipers, front and rear parking sen‐ sors with rear view camera, navi‐ gation, smart phone connectivity, air conditioning and electric seat
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Genesis G70 - style Presence and continent crossing comfort Facts at a Glance Model: Genesis G70 Sportline Engine: 2.2-litre diesel developing 197 bhp Gears: 8-Speed automatic Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) 7.4 seconds/Maximum Speed 230 kph (143 mph) Economy: 6.3l/100km (44.5mpg) Combined driving (WLTP) Emissions: 166 g/km (WLTP) Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
adjustment. There’s even (as far as this writer’s concerned, hallelujah!) the no cost option of a light interi‐ or rather than the seemingly om‐ nipresent funereal black. My G70 was the top trim Sport‐
line model and with the 2.2‐litre diesel priced at €48,035/£40,030. Those admiring the G70, and there were many, thought it strikingly smart and, subjective though looks are, it’s hard to disagree. The good
G70: Has very good standard equipment, even on the lead-in model.
news continues in‐ side too with a very premium feel and touches like per‐ forated and fluted upholstery show there’s more than a degree of thought gone into the detail. A welcome array of proper but‐ tons, possibly because the G70 is an updated version of the car that won the 2019 North American Car of the Year, means it lacks the
overdone digitalisation of so many new cars. On the road the G70 feels and drives like it looks, pre‐ mium luxury. It’s no sports machine but picks up its feet when required and can be fast paced on cross country routes. The automatic trans‐ mission changes are seam‐ less, with paddle assisted changes for added involve‐ ment. There’s the usual too inter‐ ventionist lane keeping ‘safety’ kit, that involves far too many actions to stop it being meddlesome, which to be fair applies with most manufacturers. The G70 may not rewrite the au‐ tomotive rule book but it’s got style, presence and enough crea‐ ture comforts for continent cross‐ ing relaxation.
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Self-driving bus line experiment Z A R AG OZ A will be‐ come a test bench for an experiment that will test up to 50 new inno‐ vating ideas involving the city’s urban buses. Perhaps the most sur‐ prising of them will be the self‐driving bus line, which will cover certain stretches with‐ out a driver operating the steering wheel. The vehicle will travel both with and without pas‐ sengers on board. The project is called Digicity and will be in place for 26 months. The plan, promoted by Avanza, is already in its first phase of execu‐ tion, which will involve determining exactly on which lines and in which areas of the city these new buses will circulate. The investment for the project amounts to more than €9 million, more than half of which, comes from Eu‐
URBAN BUSES: The experiment will test improving road safety in cities.
ropean funds. In addi‐ t i o n t o Av a n z a , m a n y other transport‐related companies are in‐ volved, such as Irizar, the manufacturer of the new electric buses that are set to arrive in Zaragoza this year. The Digicity presenta‐ tion was given in M a d r i d b y Av a n z a ’ s general manager, Va‐
Simple gesture can save lives THE General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) took to social media to warn road users. Spain’s DGT took to social media to call on road users to use their indicators. They high‐ lighted the importance of using indicators to avoid road accidents and help traffic flow smooth‐ ly on the roads. According to the DGT, many people forget to use their indicators when changing lanes af‐ ter overtaking, when parking and when leav‐ ing a roundabout. The ‘Second Observa‐ tory on the behaviour of drivers’ report highlight‐ ed that more than 50
per cent of drivers forget to use their indicators when they change lanes. The report also high‐ lighted that nearly 70 per cent of drivers use their indicators incor‐ rectly while carrying out an overtaking manoeu‐ vre. The DGT reminded road users to use their indicators appropriately to prevent accidents. The organisation high‐ lighted that indicators should be used on a roundabout when changing lanes or leav‐ ing when the round‐ about. The organisation also reminded drivers in Spain to use their indica‐ tors when overtaking.
lentín Alonso, and the mayor of the Aragonese capital, Jorge Azcón. “We are telling the sto‐ ry here in Madrid, but the project is going to be carried out entirely in Zaragoza,” explained the mayor. For the duration of the experiment, 26 months, more than 50 innovations will be
tested with the objec‐ tive of improving road safety in cities and making vehicles more sustainable, more in‐ terconnected and more connected to the users themselves. It is hoped that these innovations will later serve as an example for other companies and cities around the world.
INDICATORS: Many people do not use them properly.
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DGT warns of fines for electric scooters ELECTRIC scooters have become a huge part of so‐ ciety, and their sales are booming. They have be‐ come so popular that it is inevitable that we will see them out on the street. Unfortunately, their users have already acquired a pretty bad reputation among pedestrians for the reckless behaviour they seem to exploit. As a result, to ensure the correct use of this ac‐ cessible and comfortable means of transport, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has reiterat‐ ed through its official Twitter account, the main rules applying to their rid‐ ers. The first thing that users of these devices should know is that they can only circulate on ur‐ ban roads, within towns and cities. They must al‐
ways travel on the road, being forbidden to circu‐ late on pavements, as well as on motorways, dual carriageways, or ur‐ ban tunnels. Riders will be able to travel in bike lanes as long as the corresponding mu‐ nicipal ordinance so per‐ mits it. Only one person at a time is permitted to ride on these electric scooters, or in any other personal mobility vehicle (VMP). As a VMP is equipped with only one seat then it stands to reason that only one person can use it. The DGT pointed out that it is important to comply with the rules es‐ tablished as users of the road. In 2020, eight VMP users died, 97 were hospi‐ talised and 1,097 ended up injured, as reported by sevilla.abc.es.