Costa Blanca North 2 - 8 June 2022 Issue 1926

Issue No. 1926

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ISLAND GETAWAY

Turn to page 2 IBIZA TRIP: There was plenty of laughter, great food and relaxing.

Linda Hall THE Royal British Legion’s Javea branch recently en‐ joyed a three‐day jolly to Ibiza.

The primary objective was enabling a couple of members living off Javea’s Arenal to avoid the racket from the Rock Festival but it turned into a mass trip.

Branch members set off for Ibiza on the Denia ferry on May 19 and were able to cram a great deal into the next three days, based in the pretty seafront town of Santa Eulalia, a short distance from Ibiza town.

The crossing over and back was great, with calm conditions and perfect weather after weeks of torrential rain.

There was plenty of laughter, great food, pret‐ ty scenery, beautiful weather, dancing and re‐ laxing.

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Great time Most of the group took the road train through the back roads to the Hippy Market and saw some amazing coun‐ tryside, typical Ibizan villages and beautiful beaches.

Everyone had a great time and agreed that this should become a regular annual event.

“We can’t promise this much fun every weekend, but we can always offer friendship and support,” said Javea’s branch secre‐ tary Louise Hunt.

“You don’t need to have served in the Armed Forces to be‐ come a member.”

For more informa‐ tion about the Royal British Legion, visit their Facebook Page (Royal British Legion ‐ Javea Branch) or the www.royalbritishle gion.org.uk/branches/j avea to join the local branch.

Growing demand

Linda Hall EL CAMPELLO Town Hall’s Environment department will announce the names of residents who have been al‐ located allotments today, Thursday June 2.

They will be selected at random from a list of 105 people hoping for one of 21 allotments in the L’Almadra‐ ba area, Environment coun‐ cillor Julio Oca said.

The public draw, which will be held at 1pm in the Ra‐ mon Llull room at the munic‐ ipal library, will be televised live on the town hall’s YouTube channel, El Campello Informa.

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EL CAMPELLO: Big demand for municipal allotments

This new phase of the town hall’s allotments scheme arrives a year after El Campello Town Hall allo‐ cated 47 plots.

“There have been big changes and improvements

since then, not only for the benefit of the allotment‐ holders but also the pupils at our schools who have plots there and are learning first‐ hand about sustainable agri‐ culture,” Oca said.

Renewal of park underway

CALPE Town Hall is remodelling the Parque de la Vallesa with a €287,608 subsidy from the Diputacion provincial council.

The project includes a play area with a wooden maze with games and seating in its open spaces as well other zones allocated to environmental education in a garden setting.

The town hall’s Parks and Gardens brigade

made a start with a drystone wall separating the play and barbecue areas and will go on to create two garden zones that will separate the park’s different sections without creating visual barriers.

At the same time, these zones will help to increase the park’s biodiversity, municipal sources said.

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A tough section to fish THE Teulada‐Moraira Fishing club had a sunny start to their last outing to the River Jucar (Valencia).

“After a long period of rain, rain, and more rain and then not being well, I managed to fish section B2 with the other members,” club secretary Jeff Richards said. Temperatures started at 18 degrees at 9am, rising to 26 degrees by lunchtime but B2 was a tough section to fish with a high wa‐ ter level, cloudy water and a good flow still on the river.

This did not deter them and

the seven contestants ended up with a good bag of fish and no dry nets.

Frank Povey on Peg 16 had the best total weight of the day of 14.3 kilos, while mem‐ bers caught 36 fish weighing 46 kilos between them.

The club’s next match will be held on June 8, fishing the River Jucar’s Section C. “We are a very friendly club and always happy to welcome new members,” Jeff said.

For further information, con‐ tact Frank Povey (966 490 338 or frankpovey1@gmail.com).

River route

VILLAJOYOSA Town Hall will ask the Environment Ministry to lay a footpath along the River Amadorio to the dam.

More than years ago, the Ministry restored the banks of Amadorio from the railway bridge to the river‐mouth and added a footpath. The town hall has now passed on to the Ministry the Municipal Agricultural Committee’s recommendation of resum‐ ing the project from the railway bridge as far as the reservoir.

This will provide residents and tourists with a new leisure route while making the most of a privileged natural space, the committee pointed out. The proposal also has the backing of all political parties, including the two opposition parties, the Partido Popular and Ciudadanos.

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NIBS EXTRA School trip TEN pupils and three teach‐ ers from the Mundronka school in Bratislava (Slo‐ vakia) spent three days in El Campello, invited by the Fabraquer state school through the Erasmus+ pro‐ gramme. While there they visited the municipality’s most iconic spots, including the Torre de La Isleta and the adjoining archaeological site.

New face JUAN MIGUEL SUCH was sworn in as an Alfaz council‐ lor, taking the place of An‐ dres Manuel Such who pre‐ ceded him on the 2019 voting list and resigned for personal reasons. As before, there are 14 socialist council‐ lors, four from the PP, two from Ciudadanos and one from Podemos.

Smoke-free THIRTEEN Villajoyosa beach‐ es and coves are now flying the Playas sin Humo (Smoke‐free Beach) flag.

“These flags demonstrate that the town hall is protect‐ ing our beaches and is also ensuring that Villayosa is a healthy tourist destination,” said Asun Lloret and Aina Santamaria, respective So‐ cial Services and Youth coun‐ cillors.

Exam time THERE will be a free bus ser‐ vice for Benidorm students sitting university entrance exams at the official La Nucia centre between June 7 and 9, announced the town hall’s Education councillor Maite Moreno. The buses will cov‐ er the Levante and Poniente areas, with six stops on each route.

Modern needs AN 18th century Moraira house, constructed in the lo‐ cal style but not listed as a protected building, has been reduced to rubble. Regarded as one of the few remaining buildings reflecting Teulada‐ Moraira architecture, it was demolished along with a modern villa to make way for a new supermarket.

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Green deal for La Vila Linda Hall AVANZA, the company that provides Villajoyosa’s public transport service has begun trying out an all-electric bus.

The vehicle’s batteries provide sufficient power to cover between 200 and 300 kilometres and the bus has been covering Avanza’s usual routes inside the town, simulating the weight of 20 passengers with a 1,000-cubic metre container of water.

“This bus will offer an improved service without having to forgo any of the usual facilities,” La Vila’s Transport councillor Kiko Carreres while visiting and trying out the new vehicle with Villajoyosa’s mayor Andreu Verdu. The all-electric bus will be totally accessible for all passengers, with seats installed at different heights, with reserved spaces for ‘large persons’, wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is also another entrance

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FARES PLEASE: Andreu Verdu and Kilo Carreres try out the new electric bus

with a foldaway ramp for those with reduced mobility. Verdu stressed that Villajoyosa Town Hall was complying with the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN to free the planet of harmful greenhouse gases.

“We are determined to continue integrating environmentally-friendly services

Combined pairs event MONTGO GOLF SOCIETY recently played a combined pairs competition, sponsored by Keith and Sally Cottrell.

Oliva Nova, where the Society habitually plays, had just un‐ dergone hollow tining to aerate the greens, which made putting a little more difficult, although the course was in great condition overall. Winning pair were Gerian van Ooijen and Caz Welch with 70 points, with Peter Gardiner and Arthur Bur‐ rowes in second place with 66 points, and George Braddick and Glenys Cuming with 65 points in third, beating Nigel Sid‐ dall and Helmut Pertier on countback. Nearest the Pins on the third and 16th went to Gerian van Ooijen with John Day taking the prize on the fifth. There were two Two’s from Gerian van Ooijen on the third and Keith Cottrell on the 16th with a very fine shot that, were he not a sponsor, would have taken the Nearest the Pin prize.

Better lives for cats TEULADA‐MORAIRA Town Hall and the animal protec‐ tion association Pluto have signed a collaboration agree‐ ment to control the local cat colonies. At the same time, Animal Welfare councillor Sarah Richardson has launched an awareness cam‐ paign aimed at reminding the local population how best to cooperate with Pluto, which is also a registered charity. The association and its volunteers are committed to the ethical Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programme which also respects the cats’ lives and has proved to be the most effective way of controlling the number of strays and maintaining them

in good health. Pluto stressed that members of public nev‐ er needed to abandon an un‐ wanted cat or kittens but could instead contact Pluto (34 662 027 057 or email grace@pluto‐protectora‐ani males.org) who would find a new home for it. Similarly, anybody who saw a preg‐ nant stray was asked to con‐ tact Pluto so that the associa‐ tion’s volunteers could collect the cat before it gave birth.

Residents were also asked not to leave food for cats in the street: “If you wish to help, you can donate dry food to the association so that authorised volunteers can distribute amongst the colonies,” Pluto said.

and to comply with the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. This we can do with an all-electric local bus service,” Verdu said.

Villajoyosa was also committed to the European Green Deal enabling the EU to become the first climate-neutral continent with zero pollution by 2050, he added.

Solutions demanded BENIDORM’S political parties agreed on the need to demand solu‐ tions for the paediatrician shortage and the munici‐ pality’s unfinished high school.

Spokespeople for all the parties on the local council agreed to present two joint motions at the next plenary meeting.

These will call on the re‐ gional government to provide more doctors for the Paediatrics depart‐ ment at the Marina Baja hospital and to recom‐ mence work at the Pere Maria Orts i Bosch school.

The spokespeople agreed that there was a serious situation at the hospital in Villajoyosa where there are currently only four of the 11 re‐ quired paediatricians which means that more than 200 children are missing out on appoint‐ ments each week.

Work at the Pere Maria Orts i Bosch institute be‐ gan in 2009 but stopped in 2011. It resumed four years ago but was halted only weeks after restart‐ ing. Since then, nothing has been done and pupils continue to be taught in

prefabs.

According to regional government documents dating from early 2017, extensions to the building were already 85 per cent finished when the origi‐ nal construction company started insolvency pro‐ ceedings.

After years of unful‐ filled promises, the ple‐ nary meeting will de‐ mand that the Generalitat comes up with a rapid answer that can ‘once and for all’ put an end to a situation af‐ fecting the school build‐ ing and the school com‐ munity.

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Shop boost ALFAZ will launch a shop‐ ping voucher scheme in early June to boost spend‐ ing in local businesses. Fi‐ nance councillor Jose Plaza announced that the town hall is allocating €117,526 to finance the vouchers whose face value is dou‐ bled on making a purchase.

“We are now finishing off the last details,” Plaza said, explaining that busi‐ nesses wishing to take place should apply to the town hall’s digital platform.

The councillor explained that the scheme, which will be open to all Alfaz resi‐ dents who are registered on the municipal Padron, is financed by a provincial council programme to pro‐ mote local commerce. All businesses active in Alfaz or registered there for tax pur‐ poses are eligible.

“We were assigned €117,526 which will go di‐ rectly to Alfaz businesses,” Plaza added.

“We’re talking about one of the sectors that has suffered most during the pandemic and we are therefore investing in those who most need it.”

Full details will soon be published on the town hall’s website, setting out the conditions, dates and deadlines for downloading and using the discounts, to‐ gether with the value and number of vouchers avail‐ able and the names of par‐ ticipating businesses.

and finally...

U3A CALPE’S Petanca‐Boules group is up and running once more.

They meet each Sunday at the petanca pitches at the far end of the Paseo Maritimo past the Esmeralda Hotel, under the shade of the eucalyptus trees.

At present, the Petanca group meets between 2pm and 4pm, although the time will change to 3pm as the weather gets warmer.

“Last Sunday, 13 players turned up and everyone, including family and friends, went for a social drink afterwards,” one of the players, David Farmer said.

For more information about U3A Calpe and its groups and activities, visit the www.u3acalpe.org website.

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Terrace crash injures four Chris King A SUSPECTED drunk driver injured four people after he crashed his car onto the ter‐ race of a bar in the Costa Blanca town of Albir on Sun‐

day, May 29.

Footage from a video sup‐ plied to Benidorm Reviews shows the result of the im‐ pact, with tables and umbrel‐ las knocked over on the ter‐ race. In the video, people can

be heard asking for the police and ambulance services to be called.

“It was a Polish drunk driver in the Range Rover, four peo‐ ple were hurt. The car came on the pavement and hit peo‐ ple outside Fat Boy in Albir next to the beach lounge,” an eyewitness told Benidorm Re‐ views.

Further down the street, a damaged, grey‐coloured Range Rover can be seen, be‐ lieved to be the vehicle that caused the incident. The Local Police have not issued any in‐ formation on the event yet, and the nationality of the driv‐ er is still not confirmed.

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Wedding of the year Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE social event of the year was held on Saturday, May 28, in Javea , the wedding of model and influencer Marta Lozano.

Amongst the most popular and important online influ‐ encers in Spain, Lozano has nearly 1,000,000 followers on Instagram. At 26 years of age, the young Valencian model is a regular at social and cultural events across Spain, and more recently at the Cannes Film Festival.

Lozano wed Lorenzo Remo‐ hí, a dentist and member of

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS: Wed at the weekend in Javea.

one of Valencia’s best‐known families in the area, at the church of San Bartolomé at

6pm. Childhood friends, the couple only began a romance just five years ago.

More buoys needed for protection FOLLOWING the approval of the programme to promote the Posidonia, the area between Denia, Ibiza and Cambrils, the Marina Alta Nautical Tourism Association (ATNMA) have called for more buoys to protect the coastal area from over‐ crowding.

The programme, which will promote ecotourism in the coastal area flanked by these three cities, has the support of all players including ATNMA.

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They are however concerned there are not enough buoys to protect sensitive coves and beaches with many areas al‐ ready overcrowded.

Ricardo Burriel, President of ATNMA said: “The solution proposed by the standard are buoy fields, but currently they only exist in Javea. If anchoring buoys are installed on the rest of the Marina Alta coast, we run the risk of overcrowding the Javea coast and will lead to destruction of the area.”

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THE Guardia Civil have ar‐ rested a passenger who tried to board a plane in Alicante with 46 live tur‐ tles and crabs in their suit‐ case on Saturday, May 28.

The arrest took place when the person’s hand

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Live animals discovered luggage was scanned dur‐ ing a standard security check when the passenger

was asked to open it.

Inside the security offi‐ cers found the 46 live tur‐

SMALL CONTAINERS: Forty-six live turtles and crabs were found packed away.

Commuter train No to fish farm THE mayor of Denia, Vicent Grimalt, has re‐ peated calls for a commuter train to link the town to the national rail network via Gan‐ dia.

Speaking on Friday, May 27, Grimalt said: “We want a Denia‐Gandia commuter train and in good condition. We have been ask‐ ing for it since 1975.”

Grimalt said it was important to have the support of the Alicante Province and that of the Valencian Community.

The rail network that once linked Ali‐ cante and Valencia via Denia is understood to have been removed by Franco after lo‐ cals opposed his rule. Currently residents in the area need to travel to Gandia or Benis‐ sa to catch a train with no services in be‐ tween the two.

The testing of the new service between Denia and Benidorm by the mayor is a good sign that the new service will soon be ready, providing a fast, reliable and afford‐ able service into and from the town.

AROUND 250 people joined Calpe City Council in voicing their objection to the expansion of the fish farm in Calpe at protest on Sunday, May 29, many carrying barriers that said sim‐ ply “no”.

The protest at the expansion of the fish farm took place with the mayor of Calpe Ana Sala joined by the local fisherman’s association and many other businesses and environmental or‐ ganisations.

Expansion of the fish farm was approved by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries against the wishes of Calpe and neighbouring town Benissa. Both councils and many locals agree, say that the area should be a natural living sea and not a fish farm that they say ruins the natural beauty and ecology of the area.

Environmental groups also agree saying the area should be kept pristine and natural, in its original state, with antibiotic and algaecide dis‐ charges affecting the seabed and the fish that normally reside in the area.

tles and crabs all packed in small takeaway type con‐ tainers, which restricted their movement. It is un‐ derstood that no al‐ lowance had been made for them to breath and its

likely they would have suf‐ focated before long.

The passenger who was about to board a plane bound for Denmark was arrested by Guardia Civil officers.

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Officers from the Alicante Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) were called in to identify and remove the reptiles and crustaceans.

The 64‐year‐old man now faces a possible prison sentences of three months and one day up to one year, as well as up to two years for illegal traf‐ ficking of species.

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10th Tuba competition THE 10th edition of the ‘Ciutat de la Villajoyosa’ Tuba Competition held over the weekend of May 27 and 28, has been deemed to be a great success.

More than 130 participated in the competition, with contestants com‐ ing from all over Spain to show their skills in the big horn.

A common sight in fiesta bands up and down the country, the tuba competition created a lot of interest with more than 500 turning up to watch the final, with the winner be‐ ing given centre stage to show their musical ability.

That joy went to Víctor Carpena Carrasco in the tuba specialty, and Eduard Gisbert Vañó in the tenor tu‐ ba.

Isabel Perona, mayor of Culture for Villajoyosa, said: “Villajoyosa be‐ came a benchmark destination for music lovers this weekend, receiving almost 1,000 people including partic‐ ipants, family members and com‐ panions who, on the occasion of the celebration of this tuba contest, trav‐ elled to the town to enjoy the music and the tourist attractions of the capital of the Marina Baixa.”

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Refusing to pay

BENITACHELL: The payment of municipal service bills was hindered.

IN a rather unusual case, Benitachell Council has sacked its municipal sec‐ retary for refusing to pay the coun‐ cil’s bills authorised by the Local Government Board.

Announced on Monday, May 30, the sacking of Jesús Castro came as he was also accused of hindering the operation of municipal services and in particular, its auditing function.

The events date back to October 28, 2020, the day the Local Govern‐ ment Board was held that included the approval of a list of invoices. As there was no record of any objection to the invoices they were approved for payment.

The next day, Castro stated that he had no intention of making the payments ignoring a payment order issued by the Mayor’s Office. Finally, on November 4, he sent a document expressing his disagreement with the approval of those invoices.

Local Treasury Law requires that objections be made prior to the ap‐ proval of invoices for payment, how‐ ever, Castro only did this seven days later in the process falling foul of the law.

He was suspended for six months for ignoring an order or instruction from his superior before later being dismissed.

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Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE Port of Dénia has once again welcomed another su‐ peryacht, which will be berthed in the marina for some time as it undergoes maintenance.

The yacht, B3, is 56 metres long and was designed and built by Damen in 2019. It is val‐ ued at around $15 million

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Another superyacht

(€13.9 million). Essentially a support vessel, B3 is used by its billionaire Monaco owners as their main yacht. Already a ma‐ jor tourist attraction, the futuris‐ tic‐looking boat has a feel of the navy about it with its cranes and a large deck capable of be‐

ing used to store small vessels, for landing helicopters, and for the entertainment of guests.

The yacht, which will under‐ go maintenance at Varadero Port Dénia, has only three com‐ partments capable of housing just six residents. An unusual

Daily lifeguards

CALPE has announced its start to summer with lifeguards posted on the town’s beaches from June Wednesday, 1.

The municipality has been supplying lifeguards on all its beaches since the beginning of April and in time for Easter, however they have only been on duty during weekends.

But from June 1 through to the end of September they

will be on the beaches from 11am to 7pm. During the peak months of July and Au‐ gust their hours will be in‐ creased to a 10am start and an 8pm finish.

Throughout the year 18 staff are on duty but that will now be increased to 32, with support being provided by two rescue boats located at La Fossa and Arenal‐Bol. All

beaches have first aid posts, defibrillators and oxygenation equipment.

An ambulance is also avail‐ able at all times at the Cantal‐ Roig, midway between the two large beaches.

Two kayaks, a jet ski with floating stretcher and a rapid intervention vehicle are also on hand to provide support to lifeguards.

Health web page THE Emergency Services of the Valencian Co‐ munidad has launched a website to coincide with the International Day of Emergency Medicine, which was commemorated on Fri‐ day, May 27.

The home page includes information to help citizens identify when they are facing a health emergency, in which situation a per‐ son’s life may be in danger and how to act in these cases.

Specifically, the first thing to do is to protect oneself and the victim, said the Generalitat in

a statement. Then, immediately call 112 to tell the operator what has happened, how many people are affected, the location and then fol‐ low the instructions of professionals.

Thirdly, you have to help the victim, if you have knowledge of first aid techniques and be guided by the expert phone operator.

Through the website citizens can be taught how to act in case of cardiac arrest, choking, a traffic accident, heart attack, stroke, drowning, heat stroke, haemorrhage, burns and electric shocks.

choice for a superyacht, with most opting for lavish vessels capable of sleeping large num‐ bers, this vessel is according to sites like Superyacht Fan, being used for the family to enjoy the sun and the sea, and not for en‐ tertaining.

YACHT: Will be undergoing maintenance.

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Anna Ellis A FIRE swept through a for‐ est area, composing mainly of pine and poplar trees, in Castalla. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze on Mon‐ day, May 31, at 6.33pm.

Reports had been made of a large volume of smoke in the Partida La Riera area, next to a water treatment

Large forest fire plant and near the Rio Verde.

The fire quickly spread out of control and a helicopter with a water load was re‐ quested.

Two fire engines from neighbouring Cocentaina and Ibi including two of its forest firefighting teams were quickly deployed.

Also involved were fire co‐

ordinators and an environ‐ mental officer.

Helicopter support quickly arrived, which brought the

fire under control. Helicopter support was then withdrawn at approximately 7.39pm.

At approximately 8.53pm firefighters considered the fire extinguished.

Neither the cause of the fire nor details of how badly damaged the area is have been revealed.

HELICOPTER: Quickly brought the fire under control.

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Lewd acts

GUARDIA CIVIL offi‐ cers have arrested a 35‐year‐old man in Ali‐ cante for offering money to several un‐ derage girls for obvi‐ ous sexual purposes The man allegedly offered several €50 notes to the young girls and suggested they accompany him to his house.

According to the Spanish media, the 35‐ year‐old Spanish na‐ tional has previous records for similar acts.

Fortunately, the girls realising the serious‐ ness of the situation showed their rejection and quickened their pace towards a more crowded place, thus managing to dissuade the man, who quickly then disappeared.

The Guardia Civil of San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, re‐ ceived their first com‐ plaint in mid‐April.

The two young girls claim they were out walking early in the evening when they were accosted.

The Guardia Civil then began investiga‐ tions to locate the per‐ petrator when, a few days later, they re‐ ceived another com‐ plaint.

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Terraces inspected

THE mayor of Valencia h a s a n n o u n c e d h i s i n‐ tention to hold a meeting with the heads of Local Police in order to analyse the ‘somewhat abusive’ use of hotel and cater‐ ing terraces in Valen‐ cia. He also expressed his willingness to study other issues such as drinking on the street.

With regard to the campaign being car‐ ried out by the Local Police in Valencia, Aarón Cano councillor for Citizen Protection, insisted that the po‐ lice operation is not focused exclusively on the city centre but covers the entire mu‐ nicipal area, given that its aim is to re‐ solve problematic sit‐ uations that can occur in all neighbourhoods, as reported by the Spanish media.

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VALENCIA: Hotel and catering terraces to be controlled.

“Since the beginning of May we have al‐ ready ordered a con‐ trol of the terraces in the city of Valencia. In fact, so far, the Valen‐ cia Local Police has al‐ ready inspected 1,100 terraces in all dis‐ tricts, where 130 re‐

ports have been drawn up,” said Aarón Cano.

After this, the head of Citizen Protection specified that “130 re‐ ports do not mean 130 sanctions” because “each report may in‐ clude several sanc‐ tions.”

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The Men’s Shed Association Joshua Manning B A R R Y W A L L I S , Presi‐ dent of the San Fulgen‐ cio’s Men’s Shed Associ‐ ation said that he came up with the idea in 2013, after assisting another British local alongside police, to enter the house of a deceased el‐ derly man who had passed away five days prior.

“That’s when I thought the Men’s Shed Associa‐ tion would be a great way to create a sense of community for retired men who don’t have anywhere else to turn, whether it be to talk about their problems, learn a new skill or just have a cup of tea.”

The San Fulgencio’s Men’s Shed Association will provide just that with some of its core aims listed on its web‐ site, run by Fundraising Manager Chris Alner, stating: “The San Fulgencio Men’s Shed will work to‐ wards a future where all have the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and well‐be‐ ing by participating in a community Men’s Shed.”

On Wednesday, May, 26, David Last, Musical Director of Royal British Legion Concert Band in Spain presented Barry Wallis with a €700 cheque for San Fulgen‐ cio’s Men’s Shed Associ‐ ation.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is that people are aware that the money raised by the Royal British Legion Con‐ cert Band in Spain stays in Spain, and funds great charitable causes like this one,” stated David Last.

The charity has already seen a great response from the public with oth‐ er campaigns including support from Celebrity Stevie Spit and the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott.

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One of a kind dining

LOCATED on the island of Ibiza, in the Hard Rock Hotel, the Sublimotion restaurant is re‐ opening its doors on Wednesday, June 1.

The gastronomic avant‐garde and technolog‐ ical innovation creates a total emotional experi‐ ence which is amazing and unique.

The restaurant is a dream that has come true for award‐winning chef Paco Roncero. He holds Two Michelin stars, three Repsol soles and was the winner of the National Gastronomy Award in 2006.

The restaurant has a single table with seating for 12 diners and the owner said it’s dining at its most surreal, it’s futuristic, and thought‐pro‐ voking.

This one‐of‐a‐kind establishment pushes the

dining experience in bold new directions by combining food, art, and illusionism into a nov‐ el, revolutionary concept that ventures far be‐ yond the palate.

With its own musical menu, choreographed service to match, and groundbreaking technol‐ ogy to awaken your senses one bite at a time, a meal there is anything but ordinary.

During the theatrical gastronomic show, the lucky diners feast on avant‐garde cuisine in a high‐tech, interactive space called ‘capsule’, which serves as a blank canvas ready to be transformed into almost anything imaginable.

With a whopping price tag of €1,860 per per‐ son you would expect it to be all they claim it to be.

Circus animal rights Anna Ellis

THERE was good news for animal rights ac‐ tivists across Spain on Wednesday, May 25 af‐ ter the government announced that circuses who use wild animals in their performances will no longer be entitled to subsidies.

In 2019, the Ministry of Culture then head‐ ed by José Guirao gave a period of three years for circuses to stop using wild animals in their shows. Otherwise, he announced that they would not be able to access subsidies through

the National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (INAEM).

Spanish circuses containing wild animals performing in other countries will be allowed to continue for another year, however.

Infocircus said there had been, “a gradual decrease in aid granted to circuses with ani‐ mals has been observed in line with the con‐ version process that circuses themselves un‐ dertook towards shows without animals.”

There are three Spanish circuses which con‐ tinue to use wild animals in their shows.

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Travelling boom Anna Ellis A L M O S T two million Spaniards travelled abroad in April, more than triple the number in the same month of 2021.

In April 2022, a total of 1.97 million Spaniards travelled on holiday to other coun‐ tries. Sixty‐two per cent of them travelled to France, Portugal and Italy, the main pre‐ ferred destinations.

The data from the

National Statistics Insti‐ tute of Spain, shows that 24 per cent of Spanish tourists in April travelled to Portugal, totalling close to 474,000 people, a growth of 24 per cent compared to the same month in 2021. These tourists accounted for 1.27 million overnight stays in Portugal, 15.8 per cent more than in the same period last year. The average dura‐ tion of each visit was 2.7 days in Portugal.

Yes means yes Peter McLaren‐Kennedy S P A I N ’ S minister of Equality said on Friday, May 27 that the green light had been given to the “only yes means yes” law.

The minister, Irene Montero, told Spanish media: “I am very proud of what we have achieved. Today, the feminist movement is making history again. We owed it to each of the victims.”

She added: “Spain is, from today, a freer and safer country for all women.”

Not all members of

IRENE MONTERO: Proud of what we have achieved today.

Congress were in favour of the legislation with 201 voting in favour, three ab‐ staining and 140 voting against. The legislation will now go to the Senate for a final vote before be‐ ing signed into law.

According to the minis‐ ter, the new legislation embraces two key points.

The first is the need for express consent and the second the elimination of the distinction between abuse and sexual assault.

Asparagus scarce Chris King ASPARAGUS‐lovers across Spain may find it harder to get hold of their favourite vegetable after production in Granada Province is predict‐ ed to fall by 30 per cent.

The area is one of the largest producers of as‐ paragus in Spain.

Nicolas Chica, the general secretary of UPA, the Union of Small Farmers in Granada warned on Thursday, May 26, that this campaign’s as‐ paragus production in the province will be 30 per cent lower than the previous one.

This is mainly the result of adverse weather, with a particularly cold spring, followed by a re‐ cent heatwave.

A lack of rainfall during the winter season is

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Production costs have skyrocketed.

attributed to this decline, along with a ‘lack of labour’, and ‘high costs that make harvesting unfeasible’.

“Production costs have skyrocketed, exceed‐ ing the price of boxes, pallets, electricity, and labour, by more than 20 per cent,” added Chi‐ ca.

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More speed cameras Chris King DRIVERS around the pop‐ ular tourist areas of Grana‐ da and the Sierra Navada will need to watch out af‐ ter the DGT activated three more speed cam‐ eras on Friday, May 27.

The new cameras bring the total in the province up to 45.

One new camera is lo‐ cated in the South Round of Granada, on the A‐395, in the GR‐30 ring road. An‐ other has been installed on the access road to the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada, inside the Serrallo tunnels.

The third device is locat‐ ed on the Circunvalacion, in the direction of Motril, near the Nevada Shopping Centre.

Each of the zones moni‐ tored by these cameras has a speed limit of 80kph, therefore any vehicle ex‐ ceeding that speed from Friday, May 27, can end up with a speeding fine. Fines will vary, depending on the speed the vehicle is captured driving at, but will range from €100 to €600.

Although the DGT had installed the fixed cameras on the A‐395 in its section of the South Round back in January 2020, they had not been activated until recently.

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New vaccine debate

Joshua Manning THE monkeypox vaccine is becoming a topic of de‐ bate on whether or not to vaccinate the popula‐ tion. The Community of Madrid advocated for the need to administer the jab to control the transmission of the virus and alleviate symptoms on Thursday, May 26.

Director of the Centre for the Coordination of Alerts and Health Emer‐ gencies, Fernando Si‐ mon, who reports to the Ministry of Health, sent out a message of “calm and prudence” in the face of this outbreak which, for the moment, he said “would not re‐ quire vaccination in Spain”. However, the Re‐ gional Health Minister of the Community of Madrid, Enrique Ruiz Es‐ cudero, in statements on television expressed his “disagreement” with the position defended by Si‐ mon. “If we had the vac‐ cine, in the first four days after contact we would completely eliminate the disease, and from the fourth to the 14th day, we would greatly reduce the symptoms. It would be very good to be able to administer that dose of the vaccine now,” he explained.

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Spy reforms Anna Ellis ON Thursday, May 26, Spain’s President, Pedro Sanchez, announced the government will tighten ju‐ dicial control over the country’s National Intelli‐ gence Centre.

This comes just weeks af‐ ter the National Intelli‐ gence Centre admitted that it had spied on several pro‐ independence supporters in the region of Catalonia with judicial authorisation.

Since April, the National Intelligence Centre has been under fire after Cana‐ da‐based digital rights group Citizen Lab, alleged that the phones of more

than 60 Catalan politicians, lawyers and activists had been hacked with contro‐ versial spyware.

The centre later ac‐ knowledged that it had hacked into the cellphones of ‘some’ of these politi‐ cians in a closed‐door meeting with Spanish law‐ makers. Sanchez now has plans to overhaul the 2002 law that sets out judicial control of the intelligence agency. “It’s aimed at strengthening the guaran‐ tees of this control, while also ensuring maximum re‐ spect for the individual and political rights of people,” he told parliament.

Counterfeit notes Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE Guardia Civil have ar‐ rested a British couple after the hotel they were staying at alerted the police saying they were using counterfeit euro notes to pay. The un‐ named couple aged 27 and 30, were arrested on Satur‐ day May 28 hotel in the town of Playa Blanca‐Yaiza.

The police were alerted on May 26 when staff identi‐ fied counterfeit euro notes had been used. An investiga‐ tion followed, which result‐ ed in the identification of the British couple.

A search warrant was ob‐ tained and when searching their hotel room police found another 51 fake notes. After questioning the couple it became clear that the notes were brought with them from the UK. According to the police, the couple have admitted to knowingly using counterfeit notes.

They will now appear be‐ fore the Arrecife Guard In‐ vestigating Court, where if found guilty they could be sentenced to prison for be‐ tween eight and 12 years.

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Bird of prey rescued Chris King S E V E R A L rescues of birds of prey have been carried out after they suffered attacks in Gibraltar, and the Cadiz municipality of La Linea.

The birds ‐ griffon vul‐ tures and eagles ‐ were all believed to have suf‐ fered wounds from vari‐ ous attacks by seagulls and peregrine falcons.

In La Linea, workers from the municipal dele‐ gation of Parks and Gar‐ dens, led by councillor Raquel Ñeco, rescued a short‐toed eagle on the eastern coast at the end of May, while it was be‐ ing attacked by several hawks.

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One of the birds rescued by Royal Gibraltar Police.

until the arrival of vol‐ unteers from the Centre for the Recovery of En‐ dangered Species (CREA), who took charge of its well‐being.

This is not the first time that the Parks and Gardens Department has acted to save the lives of animals in different ar‐

eas of the Linense coast‐ line. One notable inter‐ vention occurred two years ago when they lo‐ cated an adult eagle owl in the Venta Salvador area. It had one of its wings damaged, proba‐ bly due to a blow, and was missing an eye with a healed wound.

When Sánchez met Gates Matthew Roscoe SPAIN’S Pedro Sánchez met with Microsoft founder Bill Gates at the Moncloa Palace on Friday, May 27.

The pair discussed the im‐ portance of international co‐ operation in the face of future global challenges such as cli‐ mate change, food security and pandemics.

“Faced with major global challenges, we must articulate

ambitious responses with an inclusive approach and maxi‐ mum cooperation,” Sánchez said during the meeting.

Moncloa reported that they discussed the need to meet the UN Sustainable De‐ velopment Goals, Spain’s commitment to global health and the donation of vaccines in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

They also discussed the strengthening of multilateral

structures to be prepared for possible future pandemics and the food and energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine.

Sánchez (50) and 66‐year‐ old Gates reportedly agreed that there needs to be a “deeper collaboration be‐ tween the [Spanish] govern‐ ment and the Bill and Melin‐ da Gates Foundation” on innovation in the energy sec‐ tor.

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WE have discussed the regula‐ tion of the rental contract in Spain on several occasions. The rights and obligations of land‐ lords and tenants. Length of the rental, minimum period and tacit redirection. And more re‐ cently, the possibility of request‐ ing a reduction due to the Covid crisis. In today’s article we ad‐ dress a situation unknown to many people. The landlord’s

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LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO RECLAIM THE POSSESSION OF THE RENTED PROPERTY FOR HIS OWN USE OR FAMILY MEMBERS. LEGAL ADVICE. URBAN LEASING LAW. right, in case of need, to reclaim the possession of the rented property.

RENTAL HOUSING: A COM‐ PLEX RELATIONSHIP In Spain there are approxi‐ mately more than three million people living in rental housing.

Conflicts between landlords and tenants are very common. The repairs of household appliances, the return of the deposit, evic‐ tion due to non‐payment, etc.

There are many points of friction that arise on a daily basis be‐ tween them. Over the years, the law has added mechanisms to provide tenants with more secu‐ rity and stability. However, many people are unaware that, under certain circumstances, the land‐ lord has the right to reclaim pos‐ session of the rented property.

REGULATION. ARTICLE 9.3 LAU. Article 9.3 of the LAU (Urban Leasing Act) allows the landlord to reclaim the possession of the rented property under certain conditions: ‐ At least the first year of the duration of the contract must have elapsed. ‐ The tenants must be notified two months prior. ‐ The need to occupy the property must be for the land‐ lord himself or for close family members.

‐ This option must have been explicitly indicated in the con‐ tract.

The family members must be relatives in the first degree of kin‐ ship by blood or adoption. The spouse is also included in cases of separation, divorce or marriage annulment, when there’s a final judgement.

It is important to stress this right only applies to individuals and not to legal entities (real estate com‐ panies, corporations, etc).

WHAT IS MEANT BY CASE OF NEED? Situations can be so different from one another that it is neces‐ sary to consider the personal cir‐ cumstances of each case. In gen‐ eral terms, it is important to underline that ‘need’ does not mean something forced, obliged or imposed by unavoidable rea‐

sons. Although when moving from another city, such need is presumed, it is not essential. It should not be forgotten that art.

19 of the Spanish Constitution proclaims the right to choose one’s residence freely.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON‐ COMPLIANCE If the landlord or his family members fail to occupy the property three months after the tenant has left it, the law fore‐ sees consequences. Within a pe‐ riod of 30 days, the former ten‐ ant may choose between these two options: ‐ Being reinstated in the prop‐ erty for a new period of up to five years. The previously existing contractual conditions must be respected. In addition, the tenant may also demand a compensa‐ tion for the costs of relocation.

‐ Being compensated with a monthly payment for each re‐ maining year up to five years.

The landlord won’t face these penalties when he has not been able to move into the property due to force majeure.

THE LEGISLATOR DOES NOT HELP: CONSTANT REGULATORY CHANGES The different legislative modi‐ fications passed over the last few years (between December 2018 and March 2019 there were three amendments) have creat‐ ed an array of regulations that complicate the situation. De‐ pending on when the lease was signed, the wording of art. 9.3 LAU and the requirements need‐ ed are very different.

If you are a landlord who needs to reclaim the possession of the rented property, or a ten‐ ant who has been notified to va‐ cate, at White & Baos we will of‐ fer you expert legal advice.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but conveys infor‐ mation relating to legal issues.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) - White&Baos Tel: +34 966 426 185 • info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2022 - All Rights Reserved.

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Making history:

70 years of the reigning Queen Laura Kemp QUEEN ELIZABETH has ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history and has become a respected figure around the world. Her incredible reign has seen her travel across the globe more than any other monarch with many historic and im‐ portant overseas visits.

Her Majesty has been an important figurehead for the UK and the com‐ monwealth during times of social change and is known and respect‐ ed for her devotion to a life of service. Her charities and patron‐ ages cover many im‐ portant issues, from the preservation of wildlife and the environment to op‐ portunities for young people.

The monarch until recently still carried out a full programme of important engagements, be it visits to schools or charities, hosting visitors or leading the nation in cele‐ bratory events. She does this with the full support of other members

of the Royal Family.

The British public has seen Her Majesty carry out all of these duties as well as raising her four children, welcoming grandchildren, and now great‐grandchildren into the Royal Family.

This year on February 6, The Queen became the first monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and the world will celebrate the outstanding achieve‐ ment from June 2 to June 5 this year.

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Where to watch

FOR the Queen’s Platinum Ju‐ bilee this year, there will be a four‐day bank holiday weekend from Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5, meaning Brits will be giv‐ en two days off work to cele‐ brate! So, what Jubilee celebra‐ tions will be broadcast on TV? On Thursday, June 2, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Troop‐ ing the Colour will see The Queen’s Birthday Parade shown live on BBC One at 10am. During the ceremony, the public can watch the event via large screens set up in St James’ Park, as well as watching the spectacle live on the BBC and Sky ‐ not just in the UK but overseas too.

A Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s reign will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, June 3, broadcast live in BBC One at 9.15am.

On Saturday, June 4, celebra‐ tions begin at the races as The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attend The Derby at Epsom Downs, which will be broadcast on ITV. The celebra‐ tions then continue into the night with the Platinum Party at the Palace broadcast live on BBC One. On Sunday, June 5, many members of the public will be cel‐ ebrating in their own ways with parties and lunches, BBC One will also be showing coverage of The Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

Queen Elizabeth has ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history.

Host your own Jubilee party Costa Blanca North

WHAT better way to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee than holding your own party?

You can purchase a range of Union Jack items such as flags, cups, plates, table cloths and bunting from many shops to decorate your party. If you don’t want to use Union Jack’s, why not colour code your party using red, white and blue.

For food, include some classics to add more of a patriotic flavour such as coronation chicken, cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon and cream cheese or mini fish and chips.

For dessert, try your hand at a Union Jack topped cake or cheesecake decorated with seasonal fruits ‐ this also makes a great centrepiece.

For refreshments, opt for summer classics such as Pimms and lemonade or a gin and Dubonnet punch based on the Queen’s favourite tipple. For non‐alco‐ holic options, consider iced tea or cucumber and el‐ derflower fizz.

No Great British tea party is complete without a refreshing afternoon brew to finish off the pro‐ ceedings. Use China teapots, cups and saucers for a real British feel!

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RESIDENTS across the northern Costa Blanca are once again rolling out the bunting, the sandwiches, the cakes and the drinks as they get set to celebrate the Queen’s plat‐ inum jubilee.

Most of this year’s celebrations are more about small street parties and gatherings at home, with fewer organisations and restaurants having planned events.

But there are still many that have organised lunches and entertainment, either on Fri‐ day or over the weekend.

These include Calpe where there is a community event at the Tennis Club with two tribute acts and in Orba the Citrus Bar is offer‐ ing bottomless fizz.

In Benissa the Hill Top is holding a celebration with proceeds going to the Akira charity and in Altea the Daydreams Café is rolling out the cucumber sandwich‐ es.

Pedregeur sees the opening of the Black Flame with afternoon cream tea, evening BBQ and music with Joe Wilkinson.

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Down the toilet

Anna Ell TRAVEL chaos ensued on a Ryanair flight at the end of May when a bathroom with a cracked pipe on board was flushed. Ryanair flight FR3104 was due to fly out of Dublin Airport to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. How‐ ever, the expected 70‐ minute journey turned into a six‐hour nightmare.

One passenger on the

flight recalled the delays be‐ ginning as they were queu‐ ing up to board. He told me‐ dia: “The gate was due to open at 2.40pm, but we were left standing there until 3.30pm.”

At round 3.45pm passen‐ gers eventually got on the plane and it began to taxi out seemingly with no problems until the captain put the brakes on and issued a warn‐

ing message.

“The captain came over the radio to explain that the toilets weren’t working on‐ board,” the witness said.

According to the passen‐ ger, someone had flushed a toilet with a cracked pipe, causing chaos on board.

Eventually, a replacement plane took passengers to Amsterdam six hours after initially scheduled.

Danny Dyer quits

Chris King AFTER four series hosting the BBC quiz ‘The Wall’, Danny Dyer has reportedly quit the show.

On Thursday, May 26, it was an‐ nounced that 44‐year‐old Dyer would be walking away from the show.

The former EastEnders star has fronted the show since 2019, ably assisted by An‐ gela Rippon in her role as the question master.

Asked by one publication if he would be fronting the next series of the quiz, he re‐

sponded ‘No’. While the show is off the air, the BBC has been encouraging fans to watch old episodes online.

It added: “Plus there are plenty of other great quiz and game shows currently air‐ ing on Saturday nights on BBC One, in‐ cluding The Weakest Link, Celebrity Catch‐ point, and Pointless Celebrities amongst others.”

Dyer has already confirmed that he has another hosting job lined up, teaming up with comedian Ellie Taylor on the new Netflix game show called ‘Cheat’.

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Jordan faces jail Anna Ellis KATIE PRICE has been warned that she could face five years in jail for breach‐ ing a court order that banned her from contacting her ex‐husband Kieran Hayler’s fiancee.

After initially pleading not guilty on April 27, at the end of May she pled guilty and was told by Judge Stephen Mooney that she

Price has now pled guilty.

was ‘at risk of receiving an immediate custodial sen‐ tence’.

It’s alleged she broke a restraining order that

banned her from contacting the partner of her ex‐hus‐ band Kieran Hayler, Michelle Penticost.

Price was given a five‐ year restraining order in 2019 after shouting obscen‐ ities at Penticost outside her children’s primary school and pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment.

Queen’s Guard raids

Chris King SOLDIERS from the Queen’s Guard have been arrested in a drugs sting operation carried out by the Royal Military Police.

This incident comes just before the Plat‐ inum Jubilee celebrations are due to be‐ gin.

According to reports, a veteran ex‐ sergeant from the Coldstream Guardsman, and six serving Irish Guards, have been de‐ tained on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs. They also face charges of money laundering and loan shark operations.

Raids reportedly took place in Northern Ireland, North Wales, and Hampshire, in the finale of an operation that had appar‐ ently been many months in the planning stage. Five of those arrested have since been released on bail, and will not take part in the parades to celebrate the Ju‐ bilee.

On Thursday, June 2, under the gaze of the Royal Family standing on the Bucking‐ ham Palace balcony, the regiment, in its traditional red tunics, will lead the Troop‐ ing of the Colour parade.

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easyJet cancels 200 flights Kevin Spacey Chris King

AROUND 36,000 holiday‐ makers are expected to receive an email from easyJet informing them that their flight has been cancelled.

A statement from bud‐ get airline easyJet on Fri‐ day, May 27, announced that more than 200 flights over the half‐term holiday period between May 28 and June 6, were to be cancelled from

London Gatwick.

As reported by the British media, it is believed around 36,000 fliers were due to receive an email telling them their trip had been cancelled.

These cancellations

come hot on the heels of the IT failure that result‐ ed in around 200 flights having to be cancelled across the country on Thursday, May 26. This is‐ sue continued into Friday, May 27, with another 20 flights cancelled.

Several TUI flights were also affected, three of them delayed for more than 24 hours.

The software failure which caused Thursday’s cancellations has since been rectified, and the company insists the latest flight cuts are totally un‐ related. easyJet pointed to baggage handling de‐ lays at airports, works be‐ ing carried out to run‐ ways, and air traffic control restrictions as be‐ ing responsible for these new cancellations.

charged Anna Ellis ON Thursday, May 26, Hol‐ lywood star Kevin Spacey was charged with a string of sexual offences against three men in Britain.

The crimes allegedly took place between 2005 and 2013 in Gloucester‐ shire and London.

The Crown Prosecution Service revealed one man claims he was sexually as‐ saulted twice by Spacey in March 2005. A second man has claimed that he was sexually assaulted and then forced to engage in a sex act against his will in August 2008. These al‐ leged incidents all took place in London.

Anna Ellis A FORMAL investigation was launched on Thursday May 26 by the Equalities Watchdog into whether Pontins has broken the Equality Act. The probe is expected to last for months.

The company has been accused of banning 40 customers with common Irish surnames to stop suspected traveller families booking holi‐ days at its parks.

The UK’s equality watchdog launched a for‐ mal probe into Pontins amid claims of racial dis‐ crimination against gypsies and travellers. It came after a whistleblower revealed it was us‐ ing an ‘undesirable guests’ list to exclude Gyp‐ sies and Travellers and was operating a discrim‐ inatory booking policy.

The whistleblower said that Pontins told

The third alleged that on April 2013 in Glouces‐ tershire he was also sexu‐ ally assaulted by Kevin Spacey.

Head of the CPS Special Crime Division, Rosemary Ainslie, said: “The CPS has authorised criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men.

“He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in pene‐ trative sexual activity with‐ out consent. The charges follow a review of the evi‐ dence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.”

Park probe staff to monitor calls and refuse or cancel book‐ ings made by people with an Irish accent or sur‐ name, while Pontins’ commercial vehicle policy excluded Gypsies and Travellers from its holi‐ day parks. Last year, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission signed a 12‐month legally‐ binding agreement with Pontins’ parent com‐ pany Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited to prevent racial discrimination.

But the watchdog cancelled the agreement in February amid suspicions that Pontins has not taken ‘required steps’ to quash discrimina‐ tion.

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Breaking the code Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE latest version of the Ministerial Code published on Friday, May 27, says that ministers who break the code will not be required to resign.

The updated version instead lays out a range of sanctions for those minis‐ ters guilty of breaking parliamentary rules. The update follows the intense scrutiny of Prime Minister Boris John‐ son’s actions during the pandemic shutdown, which have angered many

Chris King A £6 M I L L I O N supery‐ acht that caught fire in Torquay harbour on Saturday, May 28 sub‐ sequently sank.

The incident pro‐ duced a spectacular blaze and as a result of the ensuing inferno, the vessel broke free of its mooring.

According to a tweet from the Environment Agency (EA), the ‘Ren‐ dezvous’ was thought to have had around nine tonnes of fuel on‐

inside and outside of parliament.

A policy paper published along with the latest version said that it would be: “Disproportionate to expect that any breach, however minor, should lead automatically to resignation or dis‐ missal.”

The previous version released in 2019 stated that ministers who mis‐ lead parliament were expected to ten‐ der their resignations, however it did not provide for any sanctions.

Superyacht fire board when she caught fire. They added that until an investigation is concluded, the cause of the fire is being treated as unexplained.

Now the focus has to be on the environment they added, with the harbourmaster leading any response. “Advice and guidance on bathing water quality,” would be provided by the EA they confirmed.

The fire looked like it was “at the end of a pier,” said one local re‐ porter, who explained that the whole area surrounding Torre Abbey Meadows had been evacuated by the coastguard. She added: “You could certainly see massive flames reaching up into the air and the plume of smoke was just enor‐ mous.”

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Brits face travel charges Anna Ellis FOLLOWING Brexit, al‐ though British citizens do not need a visa to visit Eu‐ rope, they will need an ETIAS visa waiver from 2023.

The form will cost €7 per person aged between 18 and 70 and will be free for over 70s.

According to EITAS, “the European Travel Informa‐ tion and Authorisation System (EITAS) is being in‐ troduced to register visi‐ tors from visa‐exempt non‐EU nations.

“The EU Commission has confirmed that British tourists will need to apply

for ETIAS to enter Europe from the UK. “Fortunately, ETIAS is easier to obtain than a visa, the registration pro‐ cess is fully online with no need to visit an embassy or consulate.

“ETIAS is being intro‐ duced to boost security across the EU, visitors will be screened before they arrive, preventing poten‐ tially dangerous individu‐

als from crossing the bor‐ der legally.

“Like all other ETIAS ap‐ plicants, British passport holders will pay a small fee which will cover the sys‐ tem’s running costs. With surplus revenue generated from ETIAS being added to the EU general budget, it could be claimed that UK tourists will continue to pay into the EU budget af‐ ter Brexit.”

Pounds and ounces Peter McLaren‐Kennedy BORIS JOHNSON is said to be ready to fulfil his post‐Brexit pledge by bringing back pounds and ounces in honour of the Queen on her platinum jubilee.

According to sources within Whitehall spoken to on Saturday, May 28, the announcement is due to be made on Friday, June 3, in what the prime minister refers to as ush‐ ering in an: “Era of gen‐ erosity and tolerance to‐ wards traditional measurements.”

In a move that it is said will please the so‐called ‘red wall’ voters in the

north of England and some within his party, the gov‐ ernment will remove the restriction that stopped the usage of pounds and ounces on goods.

The requirement to use metric measurements was enshrined in Euro‐ pean legislation that the government is set to re‐ move.

Then Brexit minister Lord Frost declared: “Overbearing regulations were often conceived and agreed in Brussels with lit‐ tle consideration of the UK national interest. We now have the opportuni‐ ty to do things different‐ ly.”

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Dover motorists stuck Anna Ellis D U E to lack of open French border control booths, some passen‐ gers trying to leave the UK and head to France have reported getting stuck at Dover Port for hours The disruption started on Saturday May 29.

The extremely busy UK motorways and roads which added to the various cancelled and delayed flights have seen half‐term holidaymakers suffer.

P&O Ferries said delays were “out of their control” as bor‐ der controls are oper‐ ated by French bor‐ der police.

A spokesman from the Port of Dover confirmed it was highly likely the situ‐ ation would not change for a number of hours. They did however comment that “The Port is working with its French counterparts to move tourist traf‐ fic through the Bor‐ der Controls as quick‐ ly as possible.”

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Jetpack inventor crashes Anna Ellis THE former jet-ski champion, Frank Zapata, crashed into a lake in Biscarrosse, France, on his ‘flyboard’ device on Saturday May 28.

Zapata was performing at an international seaplane meeting which is taking place throughout the weekend.

Shortly after 2pm, as he had just launched his flyboard - a flying machine that this 40-year-old selftaught jetskier invented himself -

Frank Zapata apparently lost control of the aircraft.

He was seen soaring into the air up to around 15 metres when he lost control and plunged into the lake.

A ccording to witnesses on the scene, after falling in the water, he was quickly rescued by the crew of a boat and handed to the care of the fire brigade and members of the Civil S ecurity. H e was seen moving his hand at the time of his rescue and was conscious.

Double transplant success Peter McLaren‐Kennedy UK doctors have success‐ fully performed the world’s first double hand transplant on a patient suffering from systemic sclerosis, an autoim‐ mune disease that caus‐ es tightening of the skin.

Announced on Friday May 27, the transplant was performed five months ago in a 12‐hour operation at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Roof tiler Steven Gallagher, 48, from Ayr‐ shire in southwest Scot‐ land, is now pain free.

Whilst hand trans‐ plants are complex, they are becoming more com‐ monplace. This opera‐ tion was however the first to deal with a pa‐ tient suffering from sys‐ temic sclerosis which causes hardening and

HAND TRANSPLANTS: Becoming more commonplace.

tightening of the skin.

The condition is ac‐ cording to the NHS: “Caused by the immune system attacking the connective tissue under the skin and around in‐ ternal organs and blood vessels. This causes scar‐

ring and thickening of the tissue in these areas.

“In systemic sclerosis, internal organs can be af‐ fected as well as the skin.

This type mostly affects women and usually de‐ velops between 30 and 50 years of age.”

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SOCIAL SCENE

Two of a kind AN eclectic mix of paint‐ ings by Ann Jeffs and Rod Noble is on show at La Se‐ nieta in Moraira from June 4 to 9. The exhibition can be visited from 10am to 1pm and from 4pm to 8pm.

Ann and Rod met at art college and have been married ever since. Ann studied fine art for five years and then taught art in London and Kent, and

Rod studied graphic design and went on to work in ad‐ vertising in London as a creative director for vari‐ ous large advertising agen‐ cies.

Since moving to Spain, Ann and Rod have had four exhibitions of their work.

They are inspired by the images they see before them and try to capture the atmosphere, move‐ ment and life of Spain.

Ann Jeffs and Rod Noble

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Tickets for the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir’s Concert at the Cave always sell fast.

Concert at the Cave Tamsin Brown ONCE again, this year the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir will be performing their popular Concert at the Cave in Benidoleig, Marina Alta, on June 17 and 18.

The choir’s publicity officer, Vernon Pearce, said: “On a warm summer’s evening as the sun goes down, you can sit in the huge and wonderfully acoustic entrance to

the Cueva de las Calaveras in Benidoleig, listening to the 30‐ strong choir singing songs such as Rhythm of Life, Bohemian Rhap‐ sody and Bring Him Home, as well as classics such as Va Pensiero and the stirring Welsh hymn Men of Harlech.

“We are all looking forward to enjoying this unique experience to sing at the cave once again, this

year in front of an audience of 200 with no Covid restrictions.”

Performances start at 8.30pm each evening. Tickets are priced at €12.50 and can only be booked and paid for online at www.costablancamalevoice choir.com. Those wishing to at‐ tend are encouraged to book ear‐ ly as the concerts are always sold out.

EXHIBITION: Ann and Rod are two of a kind.

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Cool down this summer at Albir’s Universal Lounge Bar Cool down with a huge selection of 150 beers at Universal Lounge Bar in Albir OW N E R Alain Vanden Bossche opened Universal Lounge Bar in 2008, one of the oldest original bars in the area, and has since expanded his beer selection to a whopping 150 beers from all over the globe, with Belgian beers La Chouffe, Leffe and Duvel on draft.

Alain’s beers all come served alongside the official brewery glass, with choices ranging from Belgium, France, England, Spain, Germany, Holland, America and many other countries.

Beers all come served alongside the official brewery glass.

Owner Alain Vanden Bossche, originally from Belgium stated: “Our beer selection is extremely international just like our clientele, our terrace will often have more than 10 different nationalities at the same time, I never wanted our bar to be for one single nationality.”

Alain stated that his bar is recov‐

UNIVERSAL: The bar has a huge selection of lagers available.

ering as well as you could hope fol‐ lowing the pandemic, with the first few months of 2022 showing posi‐ tive growth for the rest of the year.

“Beer is growing in popularity with young people in Spain. We’re seeing customers come and taste

four or five different beers in an evening and Spanish breweries are starting to experiment with differ‐ ent beer types that aren’t their clas‐ sical lagers.”

Belgian beers La Chouffe, Leffe and Duvel are on draught.

Avenida del Albir 68 - El Albir - Tel.: 966 865 910

“Lots of our beers have a lot of history behind them. Historically beer began to be produced to avoid diseases caused by contaminated water. Monks who had access to higher education were those who first started the production, then later began to rely on it as a way to accrue funds for the church, with monastery breweries allowing brotherhoods to survive to this day.”

Opening hours are from 9.30am to 9.30pm from Monday to Saturday, closing all day on Thursday and clos‐ ing at 4pm on Sunday. The summer months see the bar open till mid‐ night.

So if you fancy discovering your new favourite beer make sure to pay a visit to Albir’s Universal Lounge Bar; As one of Alain’s posters states: Beer doesn’t always solve your problems but neither does water!”

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Tamsin Brown R E H EA R S A L S are well underway for Javea Players’ latest production, Bats, which is the third play they have staged that was written by their resi‐ dent playwright Phil Mansell. It will be presented at Javea’s Casa de Cul‐ tura following a delicious tapas meal at the nearby Bar Imperial.

Phil is also directing the play, a dark comedy set in a house where an ever‐ growing colony of bats has set up home in the loft. The council’s bat ex‐ pert is expected any minute, but the man of the house mistakenly wel‐ comes in a succession of unlikely peo‐ ple who come to the door.

“I wrote this play a few years ago and have extensively rewritten it for its Spanish premiere,” said Phil, who has introduced a new character in the form of a nosy neighbour. “I’ve been lucky to find a very talented cast and we’re having a lot of fun at re‐ hearsals.”

Bats will be performed from June 28 to July 5 (excluding Sunday) at the Casa de Cultura in Javea at 9pm fol‐ lowing a tapas supper at the Bar Im‐ perial at 7pm. Tickets cost €19.50 and are only available online. Masks are r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e t h e a t r e . Fo r more information and to book, visit www.javeaplayers.com.

Credit: Phil Mansell

Javea Players stage Bats

The cast of Bats are all smiles at rehearsal.

They are (back) Chris Bell and James Ward; (front) Felicity Ashcroft, Graciela Kaplan and Caroline Drewett-Mansell.

Javea Players also wish to announce that they will be performing Oliver!

The Musical in March 2023. Any chil‐ dren aged nine to 15 who can sing are encouraged to go along to the audi‐ tions in June.

The first audition will be on June 7 at 5pm for the principal roles of Oliv‐ er, the Artful Dodger and Charlie. The audition for the Children’s Ensemble (including Charlie) will be on June 12 at 10.30am. The final casting for Oliv‐ er and the Artful Dodger will be de‐ cided on June 12 at 11.45am and for the Children’s Ensemble at 12.15pm.

Please contact Cherry at cherrycab ban@gmail.com or on 636 798 109 for more information regarding songs to learn for the audition.

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Walk for Life ON Saturday, June 18, in the town of El Campello in Alicante, the cancer support charity Bruised But Not Broken will be hosting its Walk for Life for the first time since the start of the pandem‐ ic. The walk will start at 9.30am so that partici‐ pants can avoid the mid‐ day sun.

The walk is up to 10 kilometres (depending on ability) and absolute‐ ly anyone is welcome to take part, including walkers, runners, dogs and wheelchair and mo‐ bility scooter users. A free buffet at the end of the walk has kindly been donated by Bernie’s in El Campello.

Bruised But Not Bro‐ ken was founded in 2011 to honour the life and courage of a remarkable young woman called Re‐ becca Isaacs, who lost her life at the age of 32 following a four‐year

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RAISING FUNDS: Absolutely anyone is welcome to take part in the Walk for Life.

battle with bowel can‐ cer.

They have a shop in El Campello (C/San Bar‐ tolome, 55) which helps to fund the charity. Do‐ nations from the public and new volunteers are always welcome. Over the past 11 years, they have helped to support many local families liv‐ ing with cancer and hope to continue this work for many years to come.

There is a registration fee of €10 for the walk and anyone wishing to

take part will need to visit the shop in El Campello to register and collect their Walk for Life pack, which will in‐ clude a t‐shirt, wrist‐ band and details of the walk. All participants will receive a medal up‐ on completion of the event in recognition of their achievement.

For more information, call Lorraine or Cheryl at the shop on 965 776 578 between 10.30am and 2.00pm Monday to Sat‐ urday or Lorraine on 608 524 896.

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Fundraising fashion show Tamsin Brown AT 1pm on Tuesday, June 7, the Lions Club of Calpe and Benissa will finally be returning to the world of fashion after Covid with one of their now‐famous fundraising fashion shows, which will be accompanied by a delicious luncheon.

The new or nearly new designer outfits on display come from their charity

shop (15 Calle Pintor Sorol‐ la in Calpe) and will be on sale after the luncheon.

The fashion show will take place at the El Toro Restaurant (Avinguda Jaume I el Conqueridor, 1).

The Lions Club of Calpe and Benissa is dedicated to raising money to sup‐ port the disadvantaged in the area, and all proceeds from the tickets (€20) will

go to local charities. There are also fabulous raffle prizes to be won as well as an auction in aid of Ukraine.

For more information and reservations call Malcolm on 696 984 276 or email malcalpe@ gmail.com.

Tickets can also be pur‐ chased at the Lions Club charity shop.

Wine tasting event FROM 5pm on Friday, June 17, there will be a wine tasting event at Inn On The Green, Pinosol, Javea, with proceeds going to the Asociación Protectora de Animales de San Antonio (APASA).

APASA is dedicated to finding ev‐ ery animal that comes their way a suitable new home. Most communi‐ ties in Spain have a dog shelter where stray, abandoned or merely lost dogs and cats can be cared for.

Such shelters have limited space and resources, which means that

unclaimed animals are usually put down after a certain number of days. At APASA , this never hap‐ pens.

The evening’s wine sampling in Javea will be presented by Franco Valori with six Corcovo wines (three whites, one rosé and two reds, one of which is a reserva wine).

The price of €20 includes a barbe‐ cue, where there will be a vegetari‐ an option available. To book, call 965 771 553 or 690 358 244.

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Tamsin Brown ROUTE 10 POOL is a regis‐ tered association of pool teams in Alfaz del Pi. The group of players is diverse, with participation from men and women of all ages.

The end of the first sea‐ son of the Route 10 Pool Association Winter 8 Ball Pool League 2021‐2022 was celebrated with a special event on May 7 at Whiskey Joe’s in La Nucia, with a for‐ mal presentation where medals and trophies were handed out.

The pool league involves teams from local bars from Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Altea, Benidorm, La Nucia and the surrounding areas and is made up of Spanish, En‐ glish, Dutch and Norwe‐ gian‐speaking players.

These teams all gathered at Whiskey Joe’s for the event.

Some 48 medals and tro‐ phies were handed out to the players for personal

Route 10 Pool Association

Route 10 Pool Association

Route 10 is actively looking for new teams to join.

achievements and team performances. The highest‐ ranking 24 players of the season will now take part in a knockout competition to determine which six players will be sent to Barcelona to compete in the national competition.

Over the course of the day, the players and guests enjoyed a barbecue, enter‐ tainment and music on the large outdoor terrace as the sun shone down. The party continued until late in the evening and a great time was had by all. The Route 10 Pool Association wishes to thank all the venues and

businesses that donated prizes for the raffle which has helped to raise funds for their next season.

The Route 10 Pool Asso‐ ciation is actively looking for new local teams to join next winter’s league, which starts in September and will be held on Thursday evenings. This year there will also be a ladies’ league.

They are also actively look‐ ing for local businesses to sponsor their teams.

For more information, visit www.route10pool.com or phone or WhatsApp on +34 965 063 299.

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New Creators Competition THE Department of Youth of the town hall of Benidorm has now opened registration for the 34th edition of its New Creators Competi‐ tion (Concurso de Nuevos Creadores) in the categories of painting and sculpture. The com‐ petition, as every year, is open to young peo‐ ple between the ages of 14 and 35.

The rules state that the artworks sub‐ mitted must be original and unpub‐ lished, and participants may freely choose their techniques, subject matter and dimensions.

When submitted, paintings must be completely ready to be hung in the pub‐ lic exhibition to be held at the Town Hall’s Espai d’Art from January 23 to February 24, 2023.

Each contestant may enter a maxi‐ mum of two pieces of art, which must be submitted to the Department of Youth, accompanied by the artist’s information (name, surname, ID number, age, ad‐ dress, telephone number and title of the work). Works must be submitted by De‐ cember 30 this year.

There will be a single prize of €1,000 for each category and the winning art‐ works will become the property of the town hall. There will also be a special prize for the best piece by an artist un‐ der 18 years of age.

More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/concejalia juventud/.

Best traditional pebrereta PEBRERETA is one of the most representative dishes of Ali‐ cante’s Villa‐ joyosa, where there is an annual com‐ petition in which locals vie for the honour of being the best pebr‐ ereta chef in town.

The Villajoyosa Town Hall, through its Department of Festivities, is organising what will be the 28th edition of the com‐ petition. It will be held from 8pm on Fri‐ day, June 3, at the Plaça de la Llum in Poble Nou. There will be musical enter‐ tainment and a tasting of the traditional dish.

Registration for the competition has closed and around 40 people will take part. The three winners will receive a commemorative plaque, as well as their

The pebrereta competition celebrates Villajoyosa’s most typical dish.

individual prizes, which a include a voucher yos ajo Vill for a hotel, a voucher for a restaurant and a voucher for produce from the Villa‐ joyosa Fishermen’s Association.

“Pebrereta is a very traditional dish in Villajoyosa, which is made with our local pumpkin, tomato, green pepper and sangatxo (fish). It is a dish that is pre‐ pared in a different way in every house, which is what gives this competition its uniqueness. I hope that many people will come to the competition on June 3,” said Marta Sellés, the councillor for Fes‐ tivities. all nH Tow

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Billion euro holidays Joshua Manning TEN years’ worth of UK trav‐ el data provided by the Of‐ fice for National Statistics (ONS) were analysed by Moneytransfers.com, to predict what holiday desti‐ nations will see the most Brits in the next 10 years.

The data showed that Spain is set for an incredible summer, with holidaymak‐

ers expected to spend an average of £630.78 per per‐ son per visit, especially when considering that Spain has now relaxed its entry requirements in re‐ gards to Covid restrictions.

More men are expected to visit Spain this year, spending an estimated £6 billion, with females only slightly behind at an esti‐ mated £4.2billion on their

trips to Spain.

Ibiza appears to be one of the most popular destina‐ tions amongst holiday‐goers with a whopping 18.5 mil‐ lion hashtags on Instagram.

Over the past 10 years Spain has stayed at the number one top country visited by British tourists as well as being the country where most money is spent.

Lester Piggott dies Peter McLaren‐Kennedy LEGENDARY jockey Lester Piggott has died aged 86.

On Sunday, May 29 his son‐in‐law an‐ nounced that the sportsman had died in hospital in Switzerland. A cause of death has not yet been released.

Piggot’s son‐in‐law, Derby‐winning trainer William Haggas, said: “Sadly we can confirm that Lester died peacefully in Switzerland this morning.

“I really don’t wish to add much

more than that at this stage, although Maureen (Maureen Haggas, Piggott’s daughter) will be making a statement later.”

The revered jockey enjoyed a long ca‐ reer of almost 50 years during which he rode over 4,400 winners.

His final win came on Palacegate Jack at Haydock in 1994, a few weeks before his 59th birthday.

Piggott, who retired in 1995, rode his first winner at the age of 12. That race back in 1948 was also at Haydock.

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EXPLAINER: The new ‘visa waivers’ for UK nationals PeterMcLaren‐Kennedy THE European Union has an‐ nounced British travellers will need a ‘visa waiver’ to visit any one of the bloc’s 27 countries from 2023.

The latest information, re‐ leased on Saturday, May 28, confirms that all non‐EU resi‐ dents will require a visa to visit the EU. Some countries howev‐ er, like the UK, will not require a visa but will have to apply for a waiver, the European Travel In‐ formation and Authorisation System (ETIAS), instead.

But for those who enjoyed free access before, the question remains why a ‘visa waiver’.

Brexit cancelled free move‐ ment Leaving the EU meant British nationals lost the freedom of movement they enjoyed be‐ fore Brexit, and that’s where the ‘visa waiver’ comes in.

British nationals are not sub‐ ject to the visa requirements that many other non‐EU coun‐ tries are, but there is still is ac‐

VISA WAIVER: Required to visit the bloc’s 27 countries.

cording to the EU, the need to manage visits ensuring that these are within the rules.

Border security For some time the EU has wanted to secure its borders, ensuring a common approach to the admittance of visitors, migrants and immigrants. In the past not all countries ap‐ plied the rules in the same way, with some member countries having allowed non‐residents to gain a foothold in the EU ‘ille‐ gally’, often conducting criminal activities from their new resi‐ dence.

Introducing the European Travel Information and Authori‐

sation System (ETIAS) across the whole of the EU will mean that security checks are under‐ taken before the person is al‐ lowed to visit the EU. How long The ETIAS will cover short stays in Europe up to 90 days. It will not replace the need to ap‐ ply for residency or comply with local laws if intending to stay in an EU country longer.

Costs The new visa waiver will cost €7 per person aged between 18 and 70 and will be free for over 70s.

Full details are available on the Schengen Visa site.

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Adrian Edmondson’s struggles Strong criticism C O M E D I A N Adrian Ed‐ mondson has opened up about living with suici‐ dal thoughts and poor mental health.

In an autobiographical essay, renowned actor Adrian Edmondson re‐

vealed how he has lived his life struggling to overcome suicidal thoughts and poor men‐ tal health. The 65‐year‐ old explained his history in ‘Signs of Life’, a piece written for radio.

“No one mentions the phrase mental health.

No one talks about any‐ thing. And that attitude still persists in the 70s. I don’t know I’ve got a mental health issue. I don’t like the tranquilis‐

ers. I stop taking them,” he said.

Edmonson told how af‐ ter the breakdown of a marriage he attempted to commit suicide on his motorbike. Following that attempt to take his own life he was prescribed tranquilisers by the doc‐ tor at his university.

The actor said that since seeking help he has now learned to live with his issues.

Has mental health issues.

OFFICIALS at Dublin Airport on Sunday, May 29, came in for strong criticism from Irish ministers over the disrup‐ tions and delays being expe‐ rienced by travellers. Some passengers even missed their flights due to the lengthy queues at the facility, accord‐ ing to a report by one publi‐ cation.

As a result, in a statement released by the Department of Transport, demanding ex‐ planations from the airport, both Eamon Ryan, the Minis‐ ter for Transport, and junior minister Hildegarde Naughton, expressed their “deep unhappiness” at the situation.

“The passenger experience at Dublin Airport is falling far short of the service that our

Dublin Airport is falling short of the service expected.

citizens and visitors should expect at our largest state airport,” read the statement from the ministers.

It added: “They said that it was not satisfactory that some people, who are fol‐ lowing DAA guidelines, are turning up to the airport for check‐in on time, but are still missing their flights. The situ‐ ation is causing undue stress and potential cost to people, which is simply not good enough.”

Harry’s christening plans IT is expected that Harry and Meghan will fly to the UK this week to cele‐ brate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and are expected to stay at Frogmore Cottage. Rumours are rife that they will christen their daughter in front of the Queen.

Frogmore Cottage was the home where the couple spent their final pe‐ riod as working royals before moving to North America, and last month they extended the lease on a 12‐ month rolling arrangement.

The property is reportedly empty as tenants Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are in Por‐

RUMOURS: That Harry and Meghan will visit.

tugal.

Harry and Meghan will be joined by their children, three‐year‐old Archie and Lilibet who turns one on Satur‐ day, in their visit to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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New cardinals appointed Anna Ellis ON Sunday May 29, Pope Francis announced that he will create 21 new car‐

dinals in August.

Among the priests sin‐ gled out by the pontiff to receive the prestigious red hat were two prelates

Powerful quake Chris King THE South American countries of Peru and Bolivia were rocked by a powerful 7.2 magnitude earth‐ quake on Thursday, May 26.

There were no immediate reports of danger to life, nor of any damage to buildings.

The strong quake occurred at a depth of around 220km (136 miles). At this depth, the tremor is termed as taking place at an ‘intermediate‐depth’, which is unlikely to cause any significant damage.

Quakes that occur at shallow depths are the ones that cause the most destruction said the US Geo‐ logical Survey (USGS).

Tremors were first felt at around 7.02am local time. It was felt with the most intensity just north of Lake Titicaca, in the mountainous Andes region of southern Peru. Buildings in the cities of Cusco and Arequipa were reported as swaying from the force of the tremor.

The quake was felt as far afield as the capital of Bolivia, La Paz.

from India and others from Mongolia, Ghana, Nigeria, Singapore, East Timor, Paraguay and Brazil, in keeping with Pope Francis’ determina‐ tion that Church leaders reflect the global reach of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis read the list of those elected at the end of his public appear‐ ance in St Peter’s Square.

At least 16 of the new cardinals will be under the age of 80 and there‐ fore eligible to vote for the next pope in the con‐ clave.

The pope also indicated that he would hold the consistory, the ceremony to promote his chosen to the rank of cardinal, on October 27.

Other new cardinals come from France and San Diego, California.

Three of the names on the list are prelates who already hold positions of responsibility in the Vati‐ can.

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Ukraine drone drive Peter McLaren‐Kennedy LITHUANIANS worried about the war in Ukraine have organised a donation drive to raise money to enable them to buy a Bayraktar drone, which they plan to donate to the Ukrainian army. Throughout the war Lithuani‐ ans have been showing solidarity with their for‐ mer fellow soviet state, this time by buying an advanced drone that can be used to help repel the Russian invaders. Within three days of launching the fundraiser, Laisves TV, a Lithuani‐ an internet broadcaster that launched the drive, said they had raised three of the €5 mil‐ lion needed. Most of the donations have ac‐

DONATION DRIVE: To purchase a drone.

cording to the site come in the form of small amounts from people up and down the coun‐ try. Agne Belickaite, 32, who donated €100 as soon as the fundraising launched on Wednes‐ day, May 25, said: “Before this war started, none of us thought that we would be buying guns. But it’s a normal thing now.”

Denmark’s gas risk Anna Ellis ØRSTED, the Danish power company, has said Denmark could be the next country cut off from Russian natural gas.

This is because it is refusing to cave in to Gazprom, the ex‐ porters, and make payments in roubles, according to the British press.

The firm said in a state‐ ment on Monday May 30,

that it “expects it will be able to secure alternative supplies in the European wholesale market. The payment dead‐ line is Tuesday and the com‐ pany will continue to pay in euros.

“We have no legal obliga‐ tion under the contract to [pay in roubles], and we have repeatedly informed Gazprom Export that we will

not do so,” Ørsted added. Ørsted said that if Gazprom cut the supply it would be a breach of contract. The com‐ pany added that as no gas pipeline directly connects Rus‐ sia with Denmark, it would still be possible for the Scandi‐ navian country to get gas, but that it would “to a larger ex‐ tent” have to be purchased on the open market.

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Portugal warning

THE UK government has issued a warning to holidaymakers trav‐ elling to Portugal due to confusion over e‐ gates after entry re‐ quirements for British tourists were updated again.

The latest advice on GOV.UK states: “Check your passport is stamped by the border officer when you enter and exit Portugal as a visitor.” That is a slight alteration to the earli‐ er version of the guid‐ ance, which previously stated, if you use a manned booth, check that your passport is stamped by the border officer when you enter or exit as a visitor.”

The “If you use a manned booth” line has since been dropped as all Brits need to get their pass‐ port stamped regard‐ less of which gate they use.

The initial update was issued to ensure that British holiday‐ makers are aware of the important role that passport stamps play in policing its 90‐day visa‐free limit for

short stays. “Border guards use passport stamps to check you’re complying with the 90‐ day visa‐free limit for short stays in the Schengen area,” the guidance says.

Major airport chaos Anna Ellis AMSTERDAM Schiphol, the airline’s major hub, is currently facing staff shortages subse‐ quently causing mas‐ sive delays and lead‐ ing to KLM flight cancellations.

A spokeswoman for Amsterdam Shipol Air‐ port has said “we re‐ ceive a lot of ques‐ tions from passengers who have seen the queues at the security checkpoints and are hesitant to depart from Amsterdam Schiphol.”

A union represent‐ ing the staff said “something needs to be done if the current working conditions for airport employees do not change, a strike on June 1 is likely.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) began its life as a military airfield during the First World War. It opened in this capaci‐ ty in September 1916.

As far as its name is concerned reports are that it dates back to the 15th century when the area was rather different.

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Mayor’s shooting checklist

Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE incidence of mass shoot‐ ings in the US are so common that mayors have a checklist of what action to take when one happens. On Friday, May 27, the organisation UnitedOn Guns has written and distribut‐ ed a checklist for use by may‐ ors across the US that takes them through the first 24 hours of a mass shooting.

Sarah Peck, Director of Unite‐ dOnGuns, part of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, said: “The checklist guides mayors and city man‐

MASS SHOOTINGS: Mayors will have to make decisions.

agers through the first 24 hours after a shooting and outlines the major decisions they will have to make. “Mayors often don’t realise what their role is until a shooting happens in their

community. “What we’re try‐ ing to do is give them the tools they need to understand the magnitude of their role, which starts when the shooting starts and can continue for years.”

Russia sued over losses

Chris King RINAT AKHMETOV, believed to be the wealthi‐ est person in Ukraine, has said he intends to sue Russia for business losses incurred during their in‐ vasion of his country. Among other businesses, the billionaire oligarch is the owner of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, the recent scene of heavy bombardment by Russian forces. His enor‐ mous steel facility in the southern port city ended up as the location where Ukrainian fighters made their final stand against the invaders.

Akhmetov claims he is out of pocket by be‐ tween $17 bn (€15.8 bn) and $20 bn (€18.6 bn).

His other plant ‐ part of his Metinvest company ‐ the Illich Steel and Iron Works, also suffered huge damage from Russian shelling. Speaking with media, the businessman told them: “We will def‐ initely sue Russia and demand proper compen‐ sation for all losses and lost business. The replace‐ ment cost, due to Russian aggression, is from $17 to $20 billion. The final amount will be deter‐ mined in a lawsuit against Russia,” he explained.

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Poland under threat Chris King IN a video message posted at the end of May, Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov has threatened Poland over its continued support of Ukraine.

The notorious leader of the Russian republic of Chechnya, said: “Ukraine is a done deal.

What I’m interested in is Poland.

“What is Poland trying to achieve? Once Ukraine is done, we can show you what we’re capable of in six sec‐

Chechnyan leader Kadyrov.

onds if there is an order,” Kadyrov added.

Poland has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in the conflict with Vladimir Putin’s forces. Its government has long called for the EU to

place a ban on Russian oil and gas imports, which clearly has not endeared them to Kady‐ rov. Earlier this month, their unwavering support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s gov‐ ernment led a prominent pro‐ Kremlin lawmaker, Oleg Mo‐ rozov, to comment that Poland “is pushing Russia to put it first in line for de‐Nazifi‐ cation.” This is a term that has been used by the Kremlin when describing its objectives in Ukraine.

Japan reopens to tourists Peter McLaren‐Kennedy HOME to some of the toughest Covid‐19 pandemic restrictions, on Wednesday, June 1, Japan finally allowed foreign tourists into the country for the first time in two years.

Japan is retaining some pandemic restric‐ tions, with only 98 countries added to its list of those that will be accepted for travel.

Countries on the list will be graded into three risk categories, red, yellow and blue.

Those in the highest category will be al‐

lowed to visit the country, but will have to undergo a quarantine stay before being al‐ lowed to travel.

Tourists will once again be able to visit the country from June 1, however the numbers are initially being limited to 20,000. Tourists will also have to visit as part of an organised tour that will be accompanied by health offi‐ cials. For the moment the freedom to travel on your own is still not allowed, the expecta‐ tion being that this restriction will be lifted af‐ ter the summer.

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Going Green

Oh deer

IN April, the Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture & Fisheries, Rasmus Prehn, arrived at his first meeting in Washington DC by bike and in the latter part of May, following his lead, 20 selected Danish embassies are showing how easy it is to go green.

THE white-tailed deer is an invader which arrived in Finland from the USA in the 1930s and there are an estimated 109,000 in the country, running wild, causing accidents and damaging crops so the Association for Nature Conservation wants them listed as a harmful invasive species.

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IRELAND

Airport queues

Irish recognised

SCHIPHOL airport has admitted that it is currently extremely busy due to a shortage of staff and as a result, there are very long queues at the airport and this situation may last for several months. Passengers are even advised to bring water with them to drink whilst queueing.

IRISH is due to become an officially recognised language in Northern Ireland and in the courts there, following the passing of legislation in the UK parliament, but whilst welcoming the decision, campaigners don’t know how the law will be implemented with no working Assembly.

BELGIUM

ITALY

Chat checkout

Boss is back

DUTCH supermarket Jumbo has announced that it is introducing its first chat checkout lane in its Antwerp store in Belgium which is apparently popular with customers who may be lonely and enjoy a chat as they pack their groceries before paying for them.

THE Circus Maximus in Rome will be one of three Italian venues in 2023 to welcome Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band which has reformed since their last world tour came to an end in 2017. Other Italian venues will be Ferrara and Monza.

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PORTUGAL

Helping Namibia

Praise indeed

AS Germany looks to escape from the clutches of Russian gas, its former colony in southern Africa, Namibia is making a play to produce cheap green hydrogen thanks to a promise of €40 million from the German government as well as using wind power to export electricity.

DESPITE the apparent difficulty in attracting teachers to work in Portuguese schools, a UNESCO educational specialist Amapola Alama told a meeting of 800 educationalists that Portugal’s education system is “the Rolls Royce” of the world and rates in the top 40 in the realm of education.

FRANCE

UKRAINE

Mummy’s curse

High hopes

FORMER director of the Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, has been accused of turning a blind eye to alleged fake certificates of origin for five Ancient Egyptian artifacts purchased in Abu Dhabi for €8 million. It is thought that they were smuggled out of Egypt during the ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings.

THE owner of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol Rinat Akhmetov who is said to be Ukraine’s richest man has announced that he plans to sue the Russian government for between $17 billion and $20 billion to compensate him for losses caused by the bombardment of the city.

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EVER popular money-making machine ABBA keeps coining it in and their special Voyage show which includes two new songs from the album is now open at the purpose-built 3,000-seat ABBA Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with advance ticket sales of 380,000.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT JUST when you thought you heard it all, up pops an organisation that has recently suggested we should ‘off’ old people as a ‘favour to our children’!

Yep, you ‘eard. ‘The World Economic Forum’ is an extremely well‐financed outfit which has its finger in a positive global pie shop. It is also a somewhat shady union of powerful left thinking people who want to change the world.

This latest edict does actually take the whole tin.

They consider that the world is grossly over populated and to give our children a better chance, old people should take voluntary euthanasia ‐ and they are deadly serious. They have actually produced a video full of assenting geriatrics, stating they have had a good life and as there are too many humans on the planet, elderly people who are no longer productive should opt for euthanasia. You really couldn’t make it up.

Personally I find this group a highly dangerous and disturbing bunch of nutters, but what is most disturbing is that its founder, Klaus Schwab, is a billionaire, and one of its major

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Terrible idea affiliations is the ‘Open Society Foundation,’ a corporation funded and chaired by George Soros, who has already given away some 32 billion dollars to various organisations around the world. We’re talking truly serious money which in the hands of people who condone the ‘offing’ of old people, simply cannot be taken lightly.

The only upside of these organisations seeking to initiate the ‘great reset’, is that Schwab is over 84 and Soros 91 years old. Perhaps they would like to lead by example and be the first to ‘off’ themselves? Preferably on television, so we can all heave a sigh of relief! Now that would be worth tuning in for.

Could you believe that cynical hypocrite Meghan Markle actually showed up at the scene of the tragic Texas massacre of the innocents, insisting that she was there as a Mother!? Did anyone actually believe that she was there for any other reason than a cold blooded opportunist attempt to milk all the publicity she could from a press that she knew would be there in droves? I actually gave ginger and whinger’s

marriage three years. What I didn’t take into account was her obviously fanatical desire to retain some vestige of royalty in her self‐serving existence.

If the Queen had allowed them onto the balcony for the Jubilee celebrations, it would have been a mistake of epic proportions. What it would have done however is show this gruesome twosome just exactly how the British people feel. Have no doubt, the boos and catcalls would have reverberated around the globe. But don’t hold yer breath, these two could still slither in there somewhere; they are so arrogant they may just believe they are still welcome in the UK. Some chance.

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is the amount that an arm of the Mexican government has STAT OF fined Iberdrola Energía Monterrey, a subsidiary of the WEEK €435 million Spanish energy company, for breach of a sales agreement.

UK pensioners in Spain Credit: Bank of Spain

SPEAKING to China’s Xinhua news agency, Eduardo Irastorza from the OBS Business School in Barcelona said that the European Union should become closer to China in economic terms as “Europe competes with quality but not quantity, and this is the competitive advantage.”

New industry

High street loss DISMAYED by the way many UK councils have let high streets less popular, Marks and Spencer has an‐ nounced it plans to close a further 32 stores, seeing 110 disappear and fu‐ ture openings will be outside towns in newer buildings and easy parking.

No embargo ALTHOUGH new laws allow the Spanish Tax Office to embargo sav‐ ings, it is no longer able to seize mon‐ ey earned monthly to the equivalent of the minimum interprofessional gross salary which equates to €14,000 per annum which will en‐ sure that those with tax arrears will still have some funds.

EU lottery THE Centre for Economic Policy Re‐ search (CEPR) was founded in 1983 to enhance the quality of economic policy‐making within Europe and be‐ yond. Its online portal VOX EU pub‐ lishes theories put forward by some of its 1,600 economic research fel‐ lows uses the success of El Gordo, the Spanish Christmas lottery as an example of outside the box thinking.

It argues that as countries attempt to refinance their economies follow‐ ing the financial assistance they had to give to consumers and companies during the pandemic, a European Union run lottery could generate sig‐ nificant income for member states.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak with Money Expert Martin Lewis.

AFTER weeks of delay, the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced support for those most affected by the rise in the cost of living with payments for lower income house‐ holds, pensioners and the disabled.

Making the announcement in the Commons on Thursday May 26, he said: “Over eight million house‐ holds already have income low enough for the state to be support‐ ing their cost of living through the welfare system.

“Right now, they face incredibly difficult choices, so I can announce today we will send directly to

around eight million of the lowest income households a one‐off cost‐ of‐living payment of £650 (€765), support worth over £5 billion (€5.87 billion) to give vulnerable people certainty that we are stand‐ ing by them at this challenging time.

“DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) will make the payment in two lump sums, the first from July, the second in autumn, with pay‐ ments from HMRC for those on tax credits following shortly after.”

It is understood that payment will be made directly into the bank

accounts of those who qualify, with additional support of £300 (€352) being provided to pensioners and £150 (€176) to the disabled.

As the pensioner’s payment is to be made at the same time as the Winter Fuel Payment which means it unlikely that those resident in Spain without a UK property will re‐ ceive any financial support.

In something of a U‐turn, the chancellor announced a temporary windfall tax on oil and gas giants but said it would include a “new in‐ vestment allowance” to incentivise the reinvestment of profits.

Children’s clothes rental IN January 2022 Charlotte Morley made Dragons’ Den history by dou‐ bling the amount of investment that she had asked for.

The creator of Little Loop, a chil‐ dren’s clothes rental company had originally asked for £70,000 for a 7.5 per cent stake, but eventually walked away with £140,000 invest‐ ed jointly by Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett who now own 25 per cent of the company.

According to the budding en‐ trepreneur, “Like most parents I was stuck in a rut of hand‐me‐downs supplemented by buying new, with no good solution for getting rid of clothes once my smallest had out‐

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Credit: La Moncloa

ECONOMY MINISTER Nadia Calvino has confirmed the Spanish govern‐ ment is to increase its financial com‐ mitment to funding a new semicon‐ ductor and microchip industry to €12.25 billion mainly from European Recovery Fund money, an increase of €1.25 billion, much of which will be spent on plant.

Charlotte Morley and Deborah Meaden.

grown them.

“The hand‐me‐downs were great but never enough, and often not to my (or my daughter’s taste). Buying new wasn’t enjoyable ‐ I wanted to get ethical brands but couldn’t justi‐ fy the cost, yet felt guilty for buying from the high street because I knew

it was unsustainable and that work‐ ers were being poorly treated.”

So, she came up with the idea of a club whereby parents could pur‐ chase credits on a monthly basis that would then allow them to rent clothes for the children and then re‐ turn them to swap for different styles or seasons from a very large base stock.

As clothes age, so rental prices go down and once no longer wearable will be sustainably recycled in the UK. Now, Little Loop has just signed a deal with John Lewis who will be adding some 48 items to the collec‐ tion and if successful this number will be increased.

Jubilee boost THE latest figures from the New West End Company, which rep‐ resents 600 retail, restaurant, hotel and property owners across Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street and May‐ fair, forecast that sales over the Jubilee weekend (June 2 to 5) will hit £80 million.

This new research predicts that the four‐day bank holiday weekend is expected to draw in 2.6 million domestic and interna‐ tional visitors to the Capital, kick‐ starting the UK’s tourism recov‐ ery, as the nation prepares for its first restriction‐free summer.

Despite the large turnout ex‐ pected over the Jubilee week‐ end New West End Company is turning to the Government to ask for more support to help en‐ tice overseas holidaymakers back to British shores as London has fallen behind competing destinations such as Paris and Milan.

Farmers feel deserted FARMERS in Huelva Province who produce 90 per cent of the straw‐ berries grown in Spain are angry with both the National Govern‐ ment and the Junta de Andalucia.

Firstly, in early May, Minister Teresa Ribera said that “depend‐ ing so much on the cultivation of red fruits is dangerous and we must seek other alternatives,” which statement the Platform in Defence of Irrigation in the Coun‐ ty rejected.

Now, the Junta de Andalucia is considering allowing expanding ir‐ rigation rights to illegal farmers operating near to the Doñana Na‐ tional Park wetlands whilst both local legal producers and experts from such bodies as the WWF, UNESCO and the EU say that too much water is being extracted al‐ ready which is harmful to the en‐ vironment.

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CHANGE(P) 1.304,50 199,90 2.241,0 3.845,0 1.498,50 4.239,0 1.766,0 10.676,0 596,40 488,90 2.327,0 443,20 463,80 772,40 0,612 173,30 514,80 4.316,0 2.565,00 435,55 3.553,0 533,40 185,70 2.879,3 1.709,5 1.037,5 77,90 1.788,0 1.825,50 3.325,5 7.066,0 5.562,0 3.712,5 314,81 545,40 2.734,0 9.652,0 9.758,0 814,00 529,80 1.738,20 2.321,0 867,00 1.715,50 533,00 136,90 1.800,00 557,11 5.038,0

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Currency outlook: Euro rocked by EU-Russia tensions, Pound fluctuates amid recession

ASK THE EXPERT Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.84 to £0.85 EUR/USD: Unchanged at $1.07 The euro traded in a wide range over the past month as heightened tensions between the EU and Russia rocked the single currency.

EUR investors were unnerved as Moscow took steps to begin cutting off gas exports to ‘unfriendly countries’, in a move which the EU branded as ‘blackmail’.

The resulting pullback in the euro was so dramatic it sent the EUR/USD exchange rate reeling to a five-year low and raised speculation the pairing could even reach parity.

However, the euro was able to rally towards the end of May amidst some hawkish signals from the European Central Bank (ECB) as the bank strongly indicated it will begin raising interest rates from July.

Looking forward, ECB rate hike bets may help to underpin EUR exchange rates in June, although the euro’s upside potential remains capped so long as the war in Ukraine continues.

The ECB strongly indicated it will begin raising interest rates from July.

Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.18 to €1.16 GBP/USD: Down from $1.28 to $1.25 The pound was also infused with volatility over the past month as fears over the UK’s economic trajectory spooked GBP investors.

This was most notable in the wake of the Bank of England’s (BoE) May policy meeting, in which it published its latest economic forecasts.

These made for some bleak reading, with the GBP/USD exchange plunging as much as 2% after the BoE predicted inflation would climb above 10% this year and warned that there is a clear risk of a recession.

The pound fared better in the second half of May however, as Sterling’s sharp plunge made it attractive to investors seeking to buy the dip, although these gains were later tested by the UK’s consumer price index as a sharper-than-expected surge in inflation exacerbated cost-of-living fears.

GBP exchange rates may remain volatile through June as while the BoE is expected to continue to raise interest rates, recent data points to UK economic growth becoming increasingly anaemic.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Up from $0.77 to $0.80 USD/EUR: Up from €0.92 to €0.93

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The US dollar roared higher over the past month, with the US dollar index which measures the ‘greenback’ against a basket of its peers - soaring to a 20-year high.

This came as growing fears of a global recession, the war in Ukraine and concerns over the ongoing lockdowns in China unsettled investors and bolstered demand for the safe-haven currency.

While the Federal Reserve’s push back against calls for more aggressive rate hikes tempered USD exchange rates at the start of May, a sharp downturn in equity markets was quick to revive demand in the middle of the month.

Despite persistent risk-off flows, the US dollar then gave ground through the second half of May, with the currency’s bullish run giving way to some profit taking.

With the global economic outlook becoming increasingly grim it's likely the US dollar will remain well positioned against its peers in the coming weeks, particularly if the Fed relents to pressure and signals plans to further accelerate its current tightening cycle.

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BUSINESS EXTRA Synthetic fuel REPSOL is committed to invest €100 million in the creation of a syn‐ thetic fuel production plant based in Bilbao, bringing in a number of Spanish partners as well as Britain’s Johnson Matthey in another ex‐ ample of how Spain is embracing the green economy.

Bowelbabe Fund FASHION company In The Style has raised half a million pounds in aid of Dame Deborah James’ The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Re‐ search UK through the sale of the ‘Rebellious Hope’ t‐shirt, the first item to be unveiled from In The Style’s Dame Deborah James collection.

UK KEEPS LOW PROFILE IN DAVOS IN 2019 around a quarter of the British Cabinet flew to Davos in Switzerland to take part in the World Economic Forum.

Included in the party of six se‐ nior ministers were the then Chancellor Philip Hammond, In‐ ternational Trade Secretary Liam Fox, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, and the Culture Secretary, Jeremy Wright.

At the time, the then leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn criticised their atten‐ dance at a ‘billionaires’ jam‐ boree’ whilst the UK was in the throws of trying to negotiate Brexit.

This year as the Conservative Party had to deal with ‘Party‐ gate’, rising energy prices and Northern Ireland, the British contingent to the event which ran from May 22 to 26 was somewhat less high powered.

The only elected minister to

Alok Sharma with microphone speaking in Davos.

represent Great Britain was Alok Sharma in his role as Presi‐ dent, 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

He was accompanied by Lord

Grimstone of Boscobel, the un‐ paid Minister for Investment jointly at the Department for International Trade and the De‐ partment for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

At a time when the world is facing an unprecedented crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, recovery from the Covid‐19 pandemic as well as shortage of both labour and parts, the majority of leaders of the developed world thought it an important event to attend.

From the EU alone top politi‐ cians such as Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany, Michaél Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Netherlands and many more heads of state were there.

Even, Rwanda was able to af‐ ford to send more than double the UK political delegation!

Boss resigns THE 69‐year‐old head of JD Sports, Britain’s largest sports retailer, Peter Cowgill has resigned with immediate ef‐ fect from the company he helped grow dramatically since he first joined in 2004.

For the last eight years, he has com‐ bined the roles of CEO and Chairman but following a £4.7 million fine for breaching the competition regulator’s rules and a re‐ cent shareholder’s revolt over a bonus of £6 million when the company took mon‐ ey from the UK government during the lockdown, questions had been asked about his position.

It is suggested whilst the board wanted to split his role between two people, he was opposed to this, hence he resigned.

Energy price cap SPEAKING to the TVE television station in Davos on May 25, Teresa Ribera, Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition touched on the agreement to cap electric‐ ity prices. Explaining that the negotiations with the EU had resulted in a somewhat complicated way of calculating the cap, she admitted that whilst a 30 per cent re‐ duction was still the target, it may not be possible to achieve more than 15 per cent. Time will tell and much depends on the raw price of gas but she still believes the result will be a worthwhile saving for industrial and domestic consumers.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Clinica Britannia

Sudden Death Syndrome SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME events are de‐ fined as non‐traumatic, non‐violent, unexpected occurrences resulting from cardiac arrest within as little as six hours of previously witnessed nor‐ mal health. It is often dif‐ ficult to consider that someone who is appar‐ ently young and fit may be at risk.

But sporty youngsters stress their hearts the most, and if they have an unknown underlying car‐ diac abnormality, they are more likely to be at risk.

Sport itself does not lead to cardiac arrest, but it can act as a trigger for a young to middle‐aged person to die suddenly, by exacerbating an undetect‐ ed condition, shattering the lives of the loved ones

CYCLING: Is considered to be intense exercise.

left behind.

These heart defects can be easily detected by a specialist who can perform an Electrocardiogram, 24‐ hour Holter‐ECG to check the blood pressure. A carotid ultrasound can also be performed to test for narrowed carotid arteries, which increase the risk of stroke, especially when taking intense exercise

such as cycling. It is impor‐ tant to have this as part of a yearly health check as there are no visible symp‐ toms and if left untreated can lead to death.

If you play sports, cycle, or take any type of ex‐ treme exercise then it is of the utmost importance to have your heart health checked on a regular ba‐ sis.

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Benefits of dark chocolate Tamsin Brown PEOPLE love dark chocolate not only for its exquisite taste and versatility but al‐ so because of its wide range of benefits for health. Unlike milk choco‐ late or white chocolate, dark chocolate has more cocoa and less sugar and fat.

Healthy heart Dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants. It helps to regulate blood flow and prevent blood clots in the long term. It can also re‐ duce blood pressure, as its high nitric oxide content re‐ laxes the arteries and pro‐ motes better circulation.

Healthy skin The flavonoids, antioxi‐ dant properties and active compounds of dark choco‐ late make it a fabulous home remedy for the skin, helping to keep it mois‐ turised and prevent dryness and itching.

Mood booster Dark chocolate contains

Dark chocolate has many benefits for our health.

phenylethylamine, a natural substance that acts as a neurotransmitter and has psychoactive effects that can be remarkably positive.

This means that it is a great little mood booster if you are feeling down.

More energy Because of its calories and stimulating properties, dark chocolate can give your body an extra boost of energy even in its weakest moments.

Improves memory Dark chocolate is highly recommended for the el‐

derly and people who need to boost their concentration in general, as it has the abili‐ ty to increase blood flow to the brain and improve the memory and cognitive abili‐ ties of those who consume it.

Regulate cholesterol Consuming dark choco‐ late in moderation is ideal for those who suffer from cholesterol problems, as it lowers the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood and increases the lev‐ els of good cholesterol (HDL).

HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Clinica Britannia

Are you suffering with a Hernia?

DO not leave it untreat‐ ed until you are rushed to hospital, have elec‐ tive surgery to alleviate any unnecessary health risks.

An inguinal hernia oc‐ curs when fatty or in‐ testinal tissue pro‐ trudes through a weak INGUINAL HERNIA: Can cause pain and discomfort. bulge in the abdominal wall near to the right or left inguinal canal, • A dragging feeling or pressure in the which is located at the base of the ab‐ groin. domen. This can cause pain and discomfort • Swelling of the testicles. especially when coughing, exercising, or Surgery is recommended as it can be ex‐ performing bowel movements and are tremely dangerous to the patient if the in‐ caused by an increase of pressure in the ab‐ testines become trapped or twisted. Com‐ domen. mon symptoms to check for are fever, Signs and symptoms to check for: increase in heart rate, vomiting, nausea, a • A protrusion in the area on either side darkening to the area of the bulge and the of your pubic bone, which becomes more inability to push the hernia back in to the obvious when you cough or strain. abdomen.

• A burning or aching sensation in the If you have any of these symptoms, con‐ groin area. tact your doctor immediately as this is a life‐ • Discomfort in the groin area usually threatening condition requiring emergency when coughing, lifting, or bending over. surgery.

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Sleeping with lower back pain

LOWER back pain can be very uncomfortable, espe‐ cially when you are doing physical activities, sitting for a long time or sleeping. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as carrying a lot of weight, poor posture or excess tension, and it is important to determine the source in order to find the right treatment. But in the meantime, there are several things you can do to help you sleep.

First, think about your habits and identify what could be causing the discom‐ fort. Having good posture when using a computer, tak‐ ing frequent breaks to stretch your legs, keeping stress under control, having a quality mattress and lead‐ ing an active life are all as‐ pects that help to prevent lower back pain.

Lower back pain can be relieved by certain sleeping positions.

If you are already experi‐ encing discomfort, however, it may help to sleep in the foetal position, on your side with your legs bent and your spine and head aligned. The pillow must not be too high.

If you prefer, you can also straighten one leg.

If you like to sleep on your back, then you should always place a pillow under the back of your knees and

calves and a low pillow un‐ der your head. This will sup‐ port your lower back prop‐ erly and relieve discomfort.

Sleeping on your stomach or on your back without a pillow under your legs for support is likely to make low‐ er back pain worse. It is also advisable to avoid pillows that are too high and mat‐ tresses that are too hard or too soft.

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EW YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION Letters should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments on our website: euroweeklynews.com Views expressed and opinions given are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements.

THOUGHTS ON LIFE Hola Leapy We are here in Almeria re‐ turning home to England on Saturday after a month in this beautiful part of Spain. I picked up a copy of the free paper today as we do when in Spain and I was delighted to read your ‘Naughty boy’ article, brilliant. I refuse to watch ‘the news’ or buy a newspaper anymore at home, but always enjoy reading your objective point of view on general issues when here so good to know I’m not on my own in my thoughts on life today, keep it up please.

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Bracing for a coup Putin, this flawed individual will, unlike the citizens of Rus‐ sia, know exactly what is hap‐ pening in his vanity war in Ukraine. He will have access to western news and media channels and be fully aware of the resistance, which is costing his army dearly, put up by the Ukrainian armed forces.

He will realise that the sup‐ port of the west in terms of weapons, intelligence and funds may be having a signifi‐ cant effect on the prosecu‐ tion of his war. The sanctions imposed on his regime must, logically, be having a detri‐ mental effect on the Russian economy. The future looks bleak in Russia as more and more financial losses are in‐ flicted by foreign nations withdrawing their businesses.

The only answer to solve this despicable act of bar‐ barism is for regime change from within Russia itself. Let us hope that the possibility of a coup turns into reality.

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OUR VIEW KEEP ALERT WITH the rising cost of living globally it’s unfortunate but true that more people will turn to crime rather than take advantage of the large number of job vacancies that are currently available.

Sadly, this is affecting us in Spain and is no different to what is happening across Europe as opportunist crime seems to be growing.

Generally, this is still a very safe country and those who have been resident for some time will know that there are areas especially in larger cities where it is unwise to walk.

If you are an elderly person who doesn’t speak a great deal of Spanish, then there is no question that you are a possible target especially for non-violent but often costly scams and you need to be alert.

Don’t let anyone into your house who turns up without an appointment claiming to be from one of the utility companies, especially if they are accompanied, simply close the door on them and if they persist, call 112 for help.

Equally, don’t leave phones or bags sitting on a table if you are having a drink or meal on a terrace as someone wandering by can easily snatch them and be off.

On the whole, the majority of people, Spanish or foreigners are nice and friendly but beware of so called ‘Good Samaritans’ who offer to help, especially if they say that a bird has pooped on your shoulder, as that’s a simple ruse used by pick pockets.

There’s every chance that nothing untoward will ever happen to you, but just be alert to potential problems.

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SUZANNE MANNERS SO the horse says to the donkey “Why the long face?”

A silly joke but one that works both visually and philosophically. Especially if like me you tend to overthink every‐ thing. Donkeys are known for their strength and their ability to continual‐ ly repeat the same actions until they die. Hence the reason that I misat‐ tributed the definition of insanity, which is, as Einstein posited, ‘doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’.

AA Milne is partly to blame for the impression of donkeys as dour, de‐ pressed creatures bowed down by a life of toil,constantly following the carrot but forever feeling the stick.

So the notion that the definition of insanity is a donkey following a carrot dangling in front of its face and ex‐ pecting day after day to taste it is ac‐ tually an apt one. Every day I check my bank account and every day I ex‐ pect it to be different, it never is, the balance is always 0 at the end of the month. As time passes my wage re‐

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Did you say donkey….?

Inflation is an evil curse that takes us from comfortable to barely surviv‐ ing at the whim of an abstract finan‐ cial market led by donkeys waving carrots at lions. If I tighten my belt any further it will snap me in two… al‐ though that would not be a bad thing because then my two halves could find work to support the whole…as long as they ate carrots and nothing else.

If something is not done to redress the financial imbalance in our world then even a 31 pence meal will be‐ come an unattainable luxury for the many while the few continue to grow fat on our labours. Just like the don‐ key handler and his carrot.

So why the long face? To quote Eey‐ ore; “When your tail is missing, re‐ member you have every right to mope.”

DONKEYS: Are known for their strength and ability to repeat the same actions.

mains the same but costs have risen. I do not live beyond my means, my means no longer even approach be‐ yond. I’m now stuck at the end of a

hot dusty track miles away from be‐ yond, waving futilely as my money picks up its skirts and dashes out of sight.

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Suzanne Manners’ opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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IKEA redecorates IKEA is redecorating more than 400m2 of professional areas in different business‐ es as part of the ‘IKEA Re‐ decorate your business’ competition launched last October to mark the launch of the new IKEA Business Network in Spain.

The six winning spaces comprise different types of business activities: offices, shops, a textile craft work‐ shop and a library, in five locations in Spain.

More specifically, they are the Peanuts&Nuts tex‐ tile workshop in Barcelona, the Dukana fragrance shop in Bilbao, the Metrica6 of‐ fices in Malaga, the Amasol Association centre in Zaragoza and the Mi grani‐ to de Arena bulk shop and library at the San Isidro School in Murcia.

All are professional spaces that have been re‐ designed under the person‐ alised advice of the compa‐ ny’s expert interior designers with the aim of

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HOW TO AVOID A COMPLETELY ‘USELESS’ DEGREE All these pointless degrees lead to, re‐ portedly, £45k of debt so it’s hardly sur‐ prising there appears to be increasing in‐ BREAKING VIEWS terest in alternatives to university.

Nora is the author of popular psychological Employers complain of a widespread suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. shortage of skilled staff, THE UK press reports and everyone has an apoc‐ labour shortages across ryphal story of the high nearly every industry yet earning power of some graduates can’t find jobs. skilled tradespeople.

Something doesn’t add There should be much up. Are graduates setting more importance placed their expectations too on practical skills develop‐ high or not trying hard ment and less on constant enough? examinations. Countries Or basically getting de‐ such as Germany invest grees in ‘useless’ subjects? much more in apprentice‐ A degree in sports/media ships and workplace train‐ studies is no preparation ing and perform very well for the world of work. To‐ economically. The sooner day’s world needs people the UK government realis‐ with ‘useful’ skills; lucra‐ es that higher education tive jobs abound in the en‐ has become a massive Nora’s latest thriller. gineering sector. The Ponzi scheme the better. worst subject for employment prospects Nora Johnson’s critically acclaimed psy‐ is ‘animal science’ because it’s not a prop‐ chological crime thrillers (www.nora‐ er subject: it’s just about being nice to johnson.net) all available online including cats and rabbits. If it were a proper sub‐ audiobooks at Amazon etc. Profits to ject it’d be called zoology or biology.

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IKEA is redecorating more than 400m2 of professional areas in different businesses.

making them more attrac‐ tive to the eyes of their clients, providing them with greater functionality and reflecting the corpo‐ rate identity of each com‐ pany.

Jesús Álvarez, IKEA Busi‐ ness Sales Manager, said: “Having an inspiring space that reflects well the at‐ tributes of a brand is key to the commercial strategy.

We know that these changes can make a posi‐ tive contribution to the smooth running of a busi‐

ness and we hope that the six winners will be able to see this in their bottom line very soon.”

Manuel Delgado, the IKEA interior designer who has coordinated several of the projects, said: “One of the keys to any interior de‐ sign project is actively lis‐ tening to the needs, but al‐ so to the expectations and style references that the client has in mind. This ini‐ tial conversation is funda‐ mental to personalise each space.”

Nora Johnson’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

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ACCORDING to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection from Crohn’s disease.

“Our study seems to add to others that have explored the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ which suggests that the lack of expo‐ sure to microbes early in life may lead to lack of immune regulation toward environ‐ mental microbes,” said Williams Turpin, PhD, the study’s senior author.

Researchers used an envi‐

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Dogs help Crohn’s ronmental questionnaire to collect information from near‐ ly 4,300 first‐degree relatives of people with Crohn’s dis‐ ease enrolled in the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Genetic, Environmental, and Microbial (CCC‐GEM) project.

Using the responses and historical data, Dr Turpin and his team analysed several en‐ vironmental factors, including family size, the presence of

dogs or cats as household pets, the number of bath‐ rooms in the house, living on a farm, drinking unpas‐ teurised milk and drinking well water. The study found that exposure to dogs, partic‐ ularly from ages five to 15, was linked with healthy gut permeability and balance be‐ tween the microbes in the gut and the body’s immune re‐ sponse, all of which might

help protect against Crohn’s disease. Similar effects were observed with exposure to dogs across all age groups.

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Beat the heat

THE summer has arrived and while many of us are enjoying the wonderful weather, our pets may not be enjoying it quite so much.

Rabbits are vulnerable to heat stroke ‐ but how do you prevent it?

Give your rabbit plenty of

shade, move the hutch into the shade under a tree or bush. You can also place tiles in the bottom of the hutch ‐ they are a cold mate‐ rial and your rabbits will like the cooling feeling against their body. A tunnel or hide‐ away is also a great idea for

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inside the hutch, perfect for an extra layer of shade.

An obvious one, but make sure your rabbit has lots of cool fresh water that is filled up a few times a day.

Adding ice‐cubes to the wa‐ ter bowl will offer some cooling relief, as will offering a supply of fresh vegetables.

Be sure to keep flies at bay. Flies are the most per‐ sistent of creatures that can drive us to distraction and, unfortunately, they have the same effect on our rabbits.

Flies can cause serious harm if they lay eggs on your rab‐ bit, so keeping them away from your rabbit hutch is vi‐ tal.

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ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack WE have become used to manufacturers creating sporting or luxury brands as offshoots to their main pro‐ duction vehicles. One of the

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Lexus NX - classy, comfortable and refined car makers that began this trend, and certainly brought it to greater public con‐ sciousness, is Toyota. In 1989 they launched Lexus

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as their luxury arm and un‐ like some brands have maintained a presence where others have retreat‐ ed. They have also succeed‐ ed in differentiating their two brands with Lexus hav‐ ing much sharper and more angular looks and strong ex‐ terior lines.

The latest Lexus NX has just been launched and prices for this larger SUV start from a not unreason‐ able €46,383/£39,760. Pow‐ ertrain choices are the 350h, a self‐charging hybrid, or a plug‐in hybrid, the 450h, the first from the company. You can drive the front wheels or all four of them, and the 2.5‐litre 4‐cylinder petrol engine is mated to an e‐CVT automatic gearbox.

All NX models come with tyre pressure warning sys‐ tem, automatic rolling door locks, push‐button start, du‐ al zone air conditioning, au‐ to dimming rear view mir‐

rors,

LUXURY LEXUS: Has maintained a presence.

power adjustable steering wheel, heated front seats, LED lights with high beam assist, multi‐function elec‐ tric door mirrors, auto lights and wipers, car play and an‐ droid auto, 10‐speaker sound system, reversing camera and power tailgate.

Phew!

My test model was the 350h, all‐wheel‐drive, Taku‐ mi model that sits towards

the top of the range at €63,936/£54,810, and came with a tilt‐and‐slide panoramic sunroof along with a vast array of stan‐ dard equipment and safety kit. Quality on all Lexus models is pretty much as guaranteed as it’s possible to be, and the NX is no ex‐ ception. The interior of my example had ‘Dark Rose’ seating and looked very classy and a nice contrast to the black trim elsewhere. A large touchscreen and some traditional buttons (no sub‐

menu scrolling required) re‐ veals a much more intuitive control set up. Previous Lexus models have seen controls that are rather too clever for their own good, a kind of form over function approach.

Not so in this latest NX and it en‐ hances the usabil‐ ity of an already impres‐ sive interior.

On the road the refine‐ ment and smoothness of the NX is excellent, unless you over exercise your right foot when the engine’s vo‐ cals rise noticeably due to the nature of the CVT gear‐ box. For the main part though it’s a very nice drive with well controlled suspen‐ sion over the rough stuff and decent steering. The NX is a classy, comfortable and refined SUV with all the usu‐ al, and very welcome, Lexus attributes.

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Horror crash

GERMAN driver Mick Schu‐ macher’s F1 car was split into two halves after he suffered a horror crash in the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, May 29.

The incident occurred on Lap 27 of the prestigious race, as he entered the chicane at the swimming pool.

The 23‐year‐old German lost control of his car which spun around and subsequently rammed into the wall, breaking his car into two pieces.

Schumacher was thankfully unhurt in the accident and managed to exit his broken car and walk away. As a result of his crash, the race had to be red‐ flagged and the safety car was brought into action. This came

TWO HALVES: Mick Schumacher’s car after the crash. after previous attempts to run the race under yellow flags while the debris was cleared proved unsuccessful.

A tweet from his Haas team read: “Mick had a really big acci‐ dent at the Swimming Pool Chi‐ cane. He’s out of the car and ok.” His crash rounded out an awful day for the American For‐

mula One team, who earlier saw their other driver, Kevin Magnussen, also retire from the race due to a system water pressure loss.

This accident at speed was Schumacher’s second of the season after a previous inci‐ dent in the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

Rafa Nadal clash

RAFA NADAL endured a tir‐ ing five sets of tennis against Canada’s world No9, Felix Auger‐Aliassime on Sunday, May 29, to reach the last eight of the French Open in Roland Garros. It took the legendary Spanish tennis star a marathon of almost four and a half hours to achieve though.

This must raise the ques‐ tion about how much he has left in reserve for his next match, a thrilling clash with world No1, Novak Djokovic.

The Serbian disposed of Ar‐ gentina’s Diego Schwartz‐ man in a completely differ‐ ent duel, with a three straight three sets victory needing just over two hours.

Nadal dropped the first set of this tournament against the Canadian, who is coached in Mallorca by his uncle Toni. The crowd at a packed Philippe Chatrier court witnessed an incredi‐ ble match, with a lot of twists and turns, as the eventual 3‐6, 6‐3, 6‐2, 6‐3, 6‐3 scoreline showed.

Under the guidance of Toni Nadal, Aliassime is clearly developing into a force to be reckoned with.

So far this season he has al‐ ready been a quarter final‐ ist in Australia, and won his first title in Rotterdam. On clay, he reached the last eight in Rome, Madrid, Es‐

toril, and Barcelona.

Toni Nadal only started working with him a little over a year ago, but in Sun‐ day’s encounter, to respect

his nephew, he decided to stay on the sidelines, sitting in the presidential box with the president of the French Tennis Federation.

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Matthew Roscoe DUTCHMAN Brian Bogers secured his sec‐ ond podium finish of 2022 and raced to third overall at the MXGP of Spain.

Brian Bogers, along‐ side Standing Con‐ s t r u c t H u s q v a r n a Fa c ‐ tory Racing teammate Pauls Jonass, posted strong results in round nine of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship at the course in Madrid’s Ar‐ royomolinos munici‐ pality.

In moto one, Bogers manoeuvred swiftly on the first lap to climb from the lower half of the top 10 up to fourth, finishing sec‐ onds behind the win‐ ner.

However, in moto two, Bogers managed to take it up a notch and secure third place.

For the Spanish stage of the FIM Motocross

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Flying Dutchman 14th time

BRIAN BOGERS: Podium position for Bogers.

World Championship, ‘189’ on his FC 450 climbed from the edge of the top five to third and secured a podium finish for the second

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time this year.

The result in Spain means Bogers has now climbed to sixth in the championship stand‐ ings.

Not too far behind Bogers was his team‐ mate, Pauls Jonass, who was right in the thick of the action for a lot of the day. Sal‐ vaging a ninth in moto one, he was ranked in the same position in moto two and in the overall classification.

Brian Bogers said: “This feels amazing. It was a tough Grand Prix, but that third in the second moto was a great moment. I am so happy to be back on the box and I want to be up here more. My riding feels so good and I think it is clear that the speed is there to do this more often. I just feel so good on my FC 450 at the moment, no matter where we are racing.”

AFTER a 1‐0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League Final, Real Madrid became the kings of Europe for the 14th time.

A thrilling Champions League final between Re‐ al Madrid and Liverpool on Saturday, May 28, was settled by one single goal. Vinicius Junior’s goal for the Spanish side after 59 minutes was all that separated these two footballing titans but was enough to give Madrid their record‐extend‐ ing 14th European crown.

Huge credit for their victory has to go to Bel‐ gian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who almost single‐handedly kept his Real Madrid team in the game. Three outstanding stops from Liverpool striker Mo Salah, and another shot from Sadio Mane turned onto the post stopped the Reds from scoring, in what was a goalkeeping master‐ class. Gary Lineker tweeted: “Courtois is quite good.”

In winning the game, Italian coach Carlo An‐ celotti made history as he became the first man‐ ager to win four Champions League titles.

Jurgen Klopp on the other hand, having chased a historic quadruple this season, now has to set‐ tle with being runner‐up in the Premier League and the Champions League, after securing both the FA and Carabao Cups.

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