Costa de Almeria 23 - 29 June 2022 Issue 1929

Issue No. 1929

23 - 29 June 2022

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Slums are top priority

ALMERIA’S Church has set the city’s slums as its top pri‐ ority with an estimate of 6,000 people occupying abandoned shacks and farmhouses.

Toñi Manzano, coordina‐ tor of the Settlements Pro‐ ject in the Church NGO said: “In the Levante area, the settlements are shacks made of wood, plastic and those in the Poniente area are aban‐ doned farmhouses and shacks where many people enter with rents and if they are abandoned, they occupy them. They are far from the service areas,” as reported in the media.

“Ninety per cent of these people work in the green‐ houses, but without regulari‐ sation. They find jobs in fruit harvesting campaigns, pick‐ ing peppers, melons, water‐ melons, but they cannot be employed due to lack of pa‐ pers.

“The volunteers from the parishes work with them be‐ cause they are committed to

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CITY SLUMS: An estimated 6,000 people occupy abandoned shacks and farmhouses.

the people. They see them as brothers and sisters with all their rights and capabilities.

“That is why we undertake awareness campaigns, we of‐ fer Spanish classes taught by

the volunteers and support them in their search for em‐ ployment.”

European Archaeology Days THE main venues for the archaeological activities were Los Millares Archaeological Site and the Enclave Arqueológico Puerta de Almería, as reported by the media.

The activities were organised for the celebration of the European Archaeology Days 2022 in the province of Almeria, which showcased the rich archaeological heritage of the province, as well as its research.

The programme of the Conference, from June 16 to June 19 included a wide variety of activi‐ ties, suitable for all audiences and were free of charge.

Activities included dramatised visits, educational workshops, talks and visits to archaeological sites and more!

The Museum of Almería hosted a talk entitled ‘The discovery that changed history?’ for sec‐ ondary school students, as well as various educational workshops on the culture of clay, diet in prehistoric times and a prehistoric adventure.

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NIBS EXTRA Field work NINE future Guardia Civil lieutenants studying at the Officers’ Academy in Aran‐ juez (Madrid) have been posted to Almeria Province where they will spend the next month. The young offi‐ cers are currently completing their training in different fields, assigned to units and specialist sections in different parts of Spain.

Moving up FORBES magazine ranked Almeria University ninth out of its annual rankings of Spain’s top 25 universities, two places higher than last year. First place went to the University of Santiago de Compostela in La Coruña (Galicia), followed by the Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid) and University of Navarra (Pamplona).

Keep away ENVIRONMENTALIST group Serbal called on Roquetas’ residents and visitors to avoid some zones in the Rib‐ era de la Algaida wetlands, replenished by the spring rains. Waterfowl, which nest directly on the ground, are now breeding there and Ser‐ bal asked the public to keep a low profile until July.

Film record THE Diputacion provincial council will provide grants enabling municipalities with populations below 10,000 to produce documentaries that feature local history, culture, art and customs. Once pro‐ duced, the 20‐minute videos, which will appear on town hall websites and social me‐ dia pages, can also be added to the Diputacion archives.

Topped up GARRUCHA’S 16 lifeguards, coordinated by the local Pro‐ teccion Civil branch, are now present on the town’s beach‐ es. Those sections that were most affected by the spring storms, and which suffered from erosion, have also been topped up with 8,000 cubic metres of sand provided by coastal aurthority Costas.

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Ready for the summer

Linda Hall EIGHTEEN lifesavers are now present on Cuevas del Almanzora’s beach‐ es, where they will re‐ main until September 15.

Deputy mayor Miriam Quintana, accompanied

by Culture and Tourism councillor Maria Isabel Ponce and Juan Velasco, mayor of the Villaricos sub‐division, formally welcomed the lifesavers on the Quitapellejos beach in Palomares.

Wishing them a good

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LIFESAVING SERVICE: Lifeguards welcomed by the local authorities.

summer, Quintana stressed the importance and responsibility at‐ tached to the duties they

A double celebration

THE Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club in Turre enjoyed two celebra‐ tions earlier in June. The first, on June 1, was the renewal of Bri‐ an and Barbara Willerton’s wedding vows held at Vista del Mar, Mojacar. “The ceremony was beautiful and the food and service was excellent,” Cabrera Lawn’s Press secretary Janet Jackson said afterwards. “We were all then entertained by the fabulous Shane Prince, many thanks Shane. It was a totally fab‐ ulous day enjoyed by everyone.” This was followed on June 4 by a Jubilee street party held at the club house which was deco‐ rated for the occasion “We feel we did the Queen proud,” Janet said. “The food and the entertainment by the great Tony Justice was excellent and a great day was had by all.”

Cuevas in Vogue

CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA made the front cover of Ital‐ ian Vogue in March.

Cuevas‐born Marcos Gonzalez, known profes‐ sionally as Marcos Holland, is a freelance photographer, stylist and creative director based in Sevilla. It was here that he met Natalia Lorca, an architect with her own fashion brand at an event where he was the stylist.

“I saw she was wearing an Indalo pendant and asked her if she was from Almeria,” Marcos said.

“To my surprise she said she was from Cuevas del Al‐ manzora, like me.”

As they got talking, they decided to work on some‐ thing together and months later began the project that culminated in the Vogue cover.

“We wanted an untypical

location, something differ‐ ent and hit on the Valero and Alarcon gravel plant,” Marcos said.

“The company gave us the go‐ahead and we set to work. The photo was not specifically aimed at Vogue but we thought we’d just do it and then see.”

The end result, with model Dorothy wearing a dress by Natalia’s firm, Larhha, was entitled Delirio Violeta (Violet Delirium) and sent to Vogue Italia.

“We love it,” they told Marcos.

“It was a long wait, but having something pub‐ lished in Vogue, and in the Italian edition, is really im‐ portant.

“Added to that, it all came from my hometown which makes it even more satisfying,” Marcos said.

would be carrying out along the coast.

“We are here for any‐ thing you need, you have

a coordinator who will be on hand whenever you need him and we are sure that this will be a good summer,” Quintana said.

“We hope there will be no serious incidents and that the summer can progress normally.”

The deputy mayor also announced that new modules would soon be arriving that would im‐ prove the lifeguards’ working conditions and the service they provid‐ ed.

Los Bandidos storm Sorbas THIRTEEN Los Bandidos run‐ ners took on the third race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares 2022 in Sorbas on June 12.

The nine‐kilometre race started at 8pm, just as the evening started to cool down, taking a hilly route through the town, along a long rambla and round a few puddles.

This was followed by a steady climb of nearly five kilometres before finishing on a long, steep downhill stretch with the final sprint uphill to the finish line.

The Bandidos won three raffle prizes and the ladies ‐ Sarah Briggs, Kirsty Ratcliffe, Rachael Slack, Karen Ayers and Lesley Davidge ‐ came home with five trophies, which were individually made at one of the local potteries.

The winner finished in an impressive 32 minutes 16 seconds, with the first lady finishing in 41 minutes 40 seconds. In all, 144 runners crossed the finish line with trophies awarded to first, second and third place in each age group as well as to the overall winners.

Los Bandidos, set up by

Kevin Rowe in June 2018, started with a small number of regulars and has grown to include runners, joggers and walkers, who cover the five‐kilometre Mojacar Paseo.

All ages, nationalities and speeds are welcome.

There is also a road cy‐ cling group, a triathlon group and a group of sea swimmers.

For more information about Los Bandidos, contact Kevin on ironmankev08@ gmail.com and follow them on their https://www.face book.com/groups/4909334 09244200 page.

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1st Bullfight BULLFIGHTING returns to Vera this summer, sched‐ uled for July 16.

The poster announcing the season’s first corrida was presented in public by bullfighter Jesus Almeria, one of the people behind the project will be also be appearing in the pro‐ gramme, together with the Mexican bullfighter, Miguel Aguilar, and Mario Perez Langa who fights on horse‐ back. The talk that accom‐ panied the presentation highlighted last year’s bull‐ fight which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Alme‐ ria’s ‘alternativa’ that estab‐ lished him as a fully‐fledged matador.

“This year will see a rep‐ etition in July, when the presence of tourists and the great enthusiasm of Vera residents and those of all the Levante area promise that it will be a great occasion,” the bull‐ fighter predicted.

Also present were coun‐ cillors Ampara Garcia and Belen Carnicer, represent‐ ing Vera Town Hall, who drew attention to the Ve‐ ra’s bullfighting tradition.

“This will always be strongly supported by the town hall, which supports the Fiesta Nacional as a key element in our culture,” the councillors declared, while wishing Almeria, Aguilar and Langa the best of luck.

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THE 20 turtles hatched from eggs discov‐ ered last year on a Mojacar beach have been released into the sea.

Fittingly, they were returned on June 17 by the same people who kept watch day and night to keep the eggs safe from predators. These included pupils from Mojacar’s Rey Alabaez high school, vol‐ unteers from the Red Cross, environ‐ mentalist groups and the police.

As soon as they emerged from their shells a year ago, the turtles were taken to the regional government’s Marine En‐

W O R K began on im‐ provements to the San Isidro bridge in Huercal‐ Overa.

The €1.3 million pro‐ ject, which is financed by the Diputacion provincial council and should take an estimated eight months to complete, will also eliminate what has always been an accident blackspot.

The town hall began

In the swim

vironment Management Centre (CEG‐ MA) in Algeciras, whose experts are ex‐ perienced in the care of hatchlings.

The next four months were crucial to the turtles’ survival, requiring round‐the‐ clock attention, a stable temperature and a balanced diet, which in the first few days consisted of a type of easy‐to‐ chew porridge.

Ten of the turtles have remained until now at the CEGMA centre but once old enough to be moved, five were sent to the Sevilla Aquarium and five more to the Equinac installation in Almerimar.

One of the 20 has also been fitted with a GPS transmitter, enabling Equinac to keep track of its movements and habits.

Blackspot eliminated

dealing with the neces‐ sary paperwork and red tape in 2012 and after having cleared all the in‐ evitable bureaucratic hur‐ dles, a start has finally been made.

The project involves to‐ tally renovating Huercal‐ Overa’s northeast access, improving traffic flow

and, with the addition of new connections, provid‐ ing access to the area’s principal hospital, La In‐ maculada.

An entirely new bridge will be built for vehicles while the old bridge will be reserved for the exclu‐ sive use of pedestrians and cyclists. Two new

roundabouts will regulate the traffic, giving promi‐ nence to the original San Isidro bridge.

Huercal‐Overa mayor Domingo Fernandez ex‐ pressed his satisfaction as work began.

“After many delays and strenuous negotiations, construction is now a re‐ ality, demonstrating the way in which we are ful‐ filling our commitments to the people of Huercal‐ Overa,” Fernandez said.

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Mojacar FaXtor forges ahead Linda Hall CAROL NEWTON and Shea Fox are fundraising for the Ukrainian Refugee Relief charity with their Mojacar FaXtor talent competition.

Heats will be held at venues in Mojacar and the surrounding area, with each heat’s winner secur‐ ing a place in the Grand Fi‐ nal at Shea’s Restaurant Mojacar on September 16.

The registration fee of €5 per act (not per person) is donated directly to the charity. The €500 first prize will be raised via a raffle at Shea’s Restaurant on September 16.

The raffle has a first prize of seven nights for two at the San Antonio four‐star hotel in Malta with bed, breakfast and evening meal, plus drinks.

There is a second prize

of a weekend break for four at the Oasis campsite in Los Gallardos, valid until end of November 2022.

The third prize is a makeover at MakeOver Mojacar with a fourth prize of a Jungle Studios Experi‐ ence and the chance to be‐ come a recording artist for a day. More prizes will be announced later.

Three more venues have been added to the growing list, Alice’s Sports Bar, Turre: Friday July 29 at 7.30pm.

Meson Ana’s, Los Gallar‐ dos: Friday August 5 (7.30pm) Valery Music Bar, Mojacar Playa, Semi‐final: Friday, September 9 (7pm).

For more information ring Ron or Carol on 634 381 386 and 44 7910 128569 or the ron fazey1@msn.com email address.

Influencing the influencers SEVEN international blog‐ gers who specialise in tourism recently paid a visit

to Almeria province.

Earlier, the influencers from the US, the Czech Re‐

public, Israel and Portugal had attended the TBEX An‐ dalucia tourism and travel conference in Marbella be‐ fore continuing to Almeria, invited by the Diputacion provincial council.

They were introduced to the Tabernas Desert, the Cabo de Gata‐Nijar national park and Almeria City’s best‐ known tourist attractions while sampling the province’s typical dishes and gastronomy.

“These initiatives are of great interest, even more so because the influencers and bloggers reach a varied, in‐ ternational public,” said Fer‐ nando Gimenez, who heads the Diputacion’s Travel de‐ partment.

“They have enjoyed some of Almeria’s treasures and now all their followers will have the chance to discover what our province has to of‐ fer.”

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New course THE National Reference Centre (CRN) of the Natu‐ ral Stone School of Marble, a training centre attached to the Andalucian Employ‐ ment Service, has started a new training course that will train 11 unemployed people in the natural stone sector in Almeria.

The new course, which claims to open up profes‐ sional opportunities in oth‐ er sectors, such as agro‐in‐ dustry or logistics, will be taught until July 11, with a total of 80 teaching hours distributed in two mod‐ ules: handling loads with forklift trucks and handling loads with overhead cranes and hoists.

Training leads to a level 1 certificate of profession‐ alism, a qualification that aims to facilitate job place‐ ments. The programme to‐ tals 3,910 teaching hours, including work experience, and is aimed at 120 unem‐ ployed people.

Students are entitled to receive grants and aid for vocational training.

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One dead after Football club budget increase vehicle overturns

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EMERGENCY SERVICES: Were called to the scene.

A 44-YEAR-OLD man died in the Almeria municipality of Nijar after his vehicle overturned in the road.

As reported by Emergen‐ cies 112 Andalucia on Mon‐ day, June 20, the man died after the vehicle in which he was travelling over‐ turned in the town of Nijar.

The incident occurred at around 3am on the AL‐ 3106 when the victim was driving in the Las Hor‐ tichuelas area.

For reasons as yet unveri‐ fied by the emergency ser‐ vices, his car left the road and overturned, leaving

him trapped inside.

After receiving an alert from a member of the pub‐ lic, the emergency coordi‐ nation centre mobilised pa‐ trols from the Guardia Civil to the location.

They were joined by a crew from the Almeria Fire Station, who on arrival pro‐ ceeded to extract the de‐ ceased man from his crashed vehicle.

His death was confirmed at the scene by members of the Andalucian Health Service who had also been deployed to the accident by the coordination centre.

FOLLOWING UD Almeria’s ascension to First Division on May 29, Alme‐ ria’s football club is upping its bud‐ get in preparation for next season.

Almeria’s budget for UD Almeria includes €15 million for the remod‐ elling of the Estadio Mediterraneo ‐ from July with the general director and CEO, Mohamed El Assy, recalling that Saudi Arabian companies want to expand in Spain and see Almeria as the best showcases, as reported by local media.

The CEO claimed the budget has

risen from €9 million to €40 million.

With television revenues com‐ bined with a substantial increase in sponsorship and a possible big trans‐ fer of a player such as Umar Sadiq, Almeria’s football club are set to see an increased budget, the likes of which the club have never seen be‐ fore.

The first signing of the season is yet to be made official, but the club is believed to be looking at better players from the First Division, as well as the international market.

Almeria napkins fine ALMERIA will fine people for the dis‐ posal of bar napkins on either streets or other public areas, with fines rang‐ ing from €120 to €750.

Almeria’s city council has tightened its laws on cleanliness with its latest law on bar napkins, requiring bars to provide a container to function as a lit‐ ter bin to avoid the littering of Alme‐ ria’s streets.

The decision already passed through a plenary session in December last year with a first approval ‐ unanimous‐

ly by the political groups ‐ and returns today, Thursday June 23, to the Noble Hall of the City Council of Almeria, for final approval and entry into force.

The law specifies that not making use of the litter bins or containers placed on the tables of catering estab‐ lishments or throwing any kind of waste, such as napkins, leftover food, bottle caps, etc, will be considered a minor offence, and it is also forbidden to throw them on plots of land and pri‐ vate properties.

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Almeria Land of Cinema THE Provincial Council of Almeria has announced the ninth International Photography Competi‐ tion ‘Almeria, Land of Cin‐ ema’, within the frame‐ work of activities of the 21st International Film Festival of Almeria, which this year will be held from November 18‐27.

Almeria’s photography competition is open to photographs which, with a broad and free perspec‐ tive, capture images of places in the province of Almería, outdoors or in‐ doors, which have been film locations or which could potentially be used in future audiovisual pro‐ ductions.

Each participant may submit a series with a minimum of three and a maximum of six images.

The photographic tech‐ nique will be free, in black and white or colour.

The deadline for en‐ tries is September 9. Reg‐ istration at www.festi valdealmeria.com.

Only one entry per par‐ ticipant will be accepted.

The photographs must be attached to the entry form as a JPG file with a resolution of 72 dpi and 1,200 pixels in length.

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Closing ceremony

ALMERIA’S Roquetas de Mar 360 Sports Centre brought its season to an end with a closing cere‐ mony attended by the mayor of Roquetas de Mar, Gabriel Amat, ac‐ companied by council‐ lors from the govern‐ ment team.

The mayor highlighted the work the centre car‐ ries out to promote sport in the municipali‐ ty of Roquetas de Mar and is a meeting point for many families who enjoy their leisure time there.

The manager of the sports centre, Luis Anto‐ nio Da Silva Hernández, highlighted the growth that has taken place in the different schools over the last few years.

Specifically, at pre‐ sent, the football school has 250 students, rhyth‐ mic gymnastics has 70 students and the padel school has 40 children.

In addition, they pointed out that for the second consecutive year “we have managed to host the Real Madrid Foundation Tournament

to be held from June 29 to July 3, which will be attended by Alex Ruiz, who currently occupies seventh place in the World Padel Tour rank‐ ing.

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SPORTS CENTRE: A meeting point for many families.

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23 - 29 June 2022 SEVILLIAN actor and di‐ rector Paco León has made his Hollywood debut as a villain alongside Nicolas Cage in the film The Un‐ bearable Weight of a Huge Talent.

Speaking to a publica‐ tion on June 17, León who normally declines English‐ speaking roles said: “I’ve had a lot of fun and I’ve discovered that there’s something of the Mafia in‐ nate in me, I think from my mother’s heritage.”

Speaking about the pro‐ ject and eccentric nature of Nicolas Cage, he said: “It is very good that Ameri‐ cans come from abroad to give me the role of the baddie.

“He is an eccentric guy, special but very hard‐ working, obsessive, he has everything measured, he knows the entire film before making it, very me‐ thodical and profession‐ al.”

León is set to premiere his next film as a director, but that hasn’t stopped him from his foray into Hollywood as a villain that fights Nicolas Cage.

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León Cage fight

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NICOLAS CAGE: Will star alongside Paco León.

Car transporter overturns AN accident on the A‐92N, on Sunday June 19, caused the road to be cut. A car transporter overturned near the Grana‐ da municipality of Baza, shedding its load across the road in the process. Two people were reported hurt in the accident.

The incident occurred at around 9am, in the direction of Granada. 112 received calls requesting medical assistance for the lorry driver. They immediately mobilised a 061 Health Emergency Centre ambulance to the location.

A rescue helicopter was also deployed to the scene, along with the Firefighters Consortium, patrols from the Guardia Civil’s Traffic Unit, and a road maintenance crew.

Fire sources reported that the lorry had overturned causing four of the vehicles it was transporting on its top layer to fall onto the road. In total, eight of its vehicles were affected.

Emergency services managed to open one lane of the road by 11am.

Ancient roman altar recovered Joshua Manning

THE National Police have re‐ covered a Roman altar that was stolen from the Archae‐ ological Museum of Tarrag‐ ona in 1962, after it was list‐

ed for auction in the USA. The police recovered the Roman altar in a joint operation with the Italian Carabinieri, the Homeland Security Investigations of the United States and the

Madrid resident investigated THE Guardia Civil announced, on Saturday June 18, that a fraud investigation is being conducted into a resident of Madrid who allegedly sold fake tickets online for the recent Champions League final in Paris. He is believed to have sold fraudulent tickets to at least 15 people from different provinces, pocketing €1,500 in the pro‐ cess.

‘Operation Entrafador’ was launched on May 25, fol‐ lowing a complaint from a resident of Avila. He claimed to have been scammed when he bought two tickets to attend the match between Real Madrid and Liverpool.

Investigators quickly verified that the victim had bought the tickets on a portal selling second‐hand items and made the payment through an online ser‐ vice provider. They subsequently discovered that there was not just the one victim.

At least 14 other people had allegedly fallen victim to a resident of the Arroyomolinos district of Madrid.

Ministry of Culture and Sport.

The archaeological piece is from the Roman period and made of white mar‐ ble, which appeared in a compendium of Latin in‐ scriptions compiled by Emil Hübner and pub‐ lished in 1869.

Research at an auction house in the United States, where the altar was sold, revealed the piece came from the British collection.

The collaboration of the US authorities was re‐ quested through the offi‐ cial channels of interna‐ tional cooperation, who verified the auction house acquired the Roman altar in 2002 from a well‐known auction house in London, and in 2010 it was sold to a US citizen who had been living there.

The altar has since been returned to its museum of origin, reincorporating it into the state public col‐ lection to which it be‐ longs.

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British tourist thrown off cliff

STEEN NODWELL, a 29‐year‐old British tourist who was on holiday in the Costa Brava resort of Salou, ended up in hospi‐ tal after suffering multiple injuries. He was allegedly chased by a gang of individ‐ uals on Friday, June 10, who caught him and subsequently threw him off a cliff, ac‐ cording to the British press.

The father‐of‐three, from Weston‐ super‐Mare in Somerset, suffered multiple injuries in the fall. He was transferred to a hospital facility in Tar‐ ragona where he has already under‐ gone several operations.

Mr Nodwell has medical insurance, but

it does not cover the cost of repatriating him back to Britain. His family has opened a GoFund Me page in the hope of raising the cash required to get him home. It has already managed to raise more than £7,000 (€8,180).

“It is only through sheer determination and courage that my brother, despite his life‐threatening injuries, managed to get up and walk for help,” explained his sister Bethan on the fundraising page. “Had he not done that, the outcome could have been tragically different. These men at‐ tempted to kill my brother and now we need your help,” she added.

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85,000 more employed THE Spanish government confirmed on Thursday June 16 that 85,000 more people have been em‐ ployed as job creation ac‐ celerates, doubling the in‐ crease of the years prior to the pandemic.

Jose Luis Escriva, Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, confirmed that job creation had accel‐ erated in the month of June.

The growth in employ‐ ment will allow the first half of the year to end with

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Growth in employment.

271,000 more employed people, which Jose Luis said was “a figure that shows the great dynamism of em‐ ployment, despite the con‐ text of uncertainty on an in‐ ternational scale.”

Jose Luis stressed that

the 85,000 jobs to be creat‐ ed this month represent the highest monthly growth compared with years not affected by the pandemic, double the average growth of the 2016‐19 period.

“There is job creation in more seasonal sectors, such as the hotel and catering in‐ dustry and in other activi‐ ties.” However, he also highlighted the particularly intense growth occurring in sectors with high added val‐ ue, such as IT and scientific activities.

Lorry driver strikes loom

WITH petrol prices expected to continue in‐ creasing over the summer and the govern‐ ment’s discount set to end, the threat of a new lorry driver strike looms.

With no end in sight to the Ukraine crisis and demand for oil from alternative sources rising, experts believe the price of petrol could continue to rise for the foreseeable future. Ac‐ cording to local media some even believe it could reach €3 a litre by the end of the year.

According to data released on Friday June

17 by the European Union (EU) Oil Bulletin, the cost of petrol hit a new high, for the sec‐ ond time in consecutive days. The average price from some 11,400 stations across Spain hit €1.803 after deducting the government’s current bonus.

Without the government’s reduction, the price of petrol has already exceeded €2 cur‐ rently sitting at €2.117 taking the cost of filling a small or medium‐sized car’s tank to over €135.

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SMOKING BANNED: There are now more than 540 smoke-free Spanish beaches.

SPAIN has more than 540 smoke‐free beaches, it was reported on Monday, June 20.

Smokers are finding fewer and fewer places to light up.

In the last few years, due to the new government laws being promoted, the list of smoke‐free places has increased.

There are now some 550 beaches where smoking is banned.

The aim of the government is to pro‐ tect the health of all of its citizens, and the plan is to reduce smoking by 30 per cent. Smokers caught smoking on smoke‐free beaches will face a fine.

Doctor theft arrest THE National Police, reported on Saturday June 18 that a doctor of a residence in Zaragoza had been arrested after admitting to stealing money from a dead patient’s bank account.

An investigation was launched on June 13 when the Judicial Police Group received a complaint at a police station in Madrid. It was from a woman who claimed she had noticed several withdrawals made from the bank ac‐ counts of her father after he died. The com‐ plainant explained that she contacted the res‐

idence because she was concerned that her father was not answering his mobile phone.

She was subsequently informed that her fa‐ ther had been dead since April 21 but they had no contact information for the family and had not been able to notify her.

She proceeded to review the movements of her father’s bank account. Five different op‐ erations had been carried out since the date of his death, specifically cash withdrawals from different ATMs in Zaragoza and sur‐ roundings, totalling €2,000.

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RESTALIA GROUP: Being investigated by a Madrid court.

Fraud charges THE Restalia Group, which owns 100 Montaditos and The Good Burger, is being investigated by a Madrid court.

The court instituted proceedings against 29 of the group’s companies on June 15 after a complaint was filed accusing the companies of fraud, criminal organisation, coercion and comput‐ er crime. Although the case is said to be in the early stages of the investigation, the judge presiding in court 52 felt it prudent to open preliminary proceedings. Under investigation are the hold‐ ing company, the owner of the group, José María Fernández Capitán, and 20 management staff. Investigators are piecing to‐ gether the evidence that has been collected so far, which will be presented to the court and it will then decide whether to close the case or to pursue the charges. Amongst the charges is the claim that Restalia kept pertinent information away from fran‐ chisees, which includes details of supplier contracts.

ANTONIO MUÑOZ, the mayor of Sevilla, showed his full support for two Lo‐ cal Police officers who have been charged with the crime of reckless mur‐ der for shooting a criminal during an armed robbery in the city, in July 2021.

The incident occurred at a Cashfresh supermar‐ ket in the district of Am‐ ate. A robber known as ‘The Devil’ had broken in‐ to the establishment and threatened employees and customers, including a child, and even fired two shots inside the store.

In a tweet, the mayor pointed out that this week has been ‘difficult’ for the Local Police after a judge decided to prose‐ cute the officers.

“My support for the professionals who risk their lives daily, respect for the presumption of inno‐ cence, and trust that the judicial system will make the truth prevail,” he wrote.

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Prices could rise Sussex wine status Peter McLaren‐Kennedy EASYJET has warned, in an announcement onMonday June 20, that the reduction in the number of flights announced by air‐ ports will see prices rise as demand out‐ strips supply.

Expectations are that a further 15,000 passengers will be affected, with cancella‐ tions and baggage handling issues at air‐ ports heaping even more misery on pas‐ sengers. easyJet said that it would be axing flights from Gatwick and Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, with both having said they would be imposing a lower limit on flight numbers as they struggle to gear up to cope with de‐ mand.

The company has once again apologised for the disruption but warned that there

BORIS JOHNSON paid tribute to Jo Cox, the MP who was brutally murdered six years ago with a remembrance Tweet on Thursday June 16.

On June 16, 2016, Jo Cox died after be‐ ing shot and stabbed multiple times in the street in the village of Birstall, where she had been due to meet constituents.

She was elected to represent the par‐ liamentary constituency Batley and Spen

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EASYJET: Less flights mean less seats.

would be a “cost impact’, with less flights meaning less seats and that would push up prices.

Further adding to the woes is a report that Heathrow has asked airlines flying from Terminals 2 and 3, to slash 10 per cent off their planned flights because of prob‐ lems with baggage handling.

Tribute to Jo Cox at the 2015 general election, having spent several years working for international humanitarian charity Oxfam.

She was married and had two young children.

The perpetrator of the attack was Thomas Alexander Mair, a 53‐year‐old unemployed gardener born in Scotland.

A SPAT has broken out over wine produced in Sussex being granted Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for wine by the environ‐ ment secretary, with rival wine areas saying that the area is not special.

The designation, granted onSaturday June 18, pro‐ vides the region with a sta‐ tus similar to that of Rioja, however, winemakers in Kent have described the award as a marketing stunt.

The designation adds to a growing list of specially des‐ ignated areas in the UK that include Cornish pasties, Stil‐ ton cheese and others.

Mair had mental health problems, though he was declared sane at the time of the attack. Mair, who held far‐right views, was found guilty of her murder in November and sentenced to life impris‐ onment with a whole life order. In re‐ membrance of Jo, Boris tweeted ‘Re‐ membering Jo Cox and her contribution to politics and public life. My thoughts are with her loved ones today’.

Sussex is the UK’s largest maker of wine‐producing more than 25 per cent of all wine made in the country.

Art Tukker who owns the Tinwood Estate in Chich‐ ester told British media:

“We’re going to be seeing a glass of Sussex available in New York, Tokyo, Los Ange‐ les, maybe even Paris, but I’m not sure the Cham‐ pagne guys will like that so much.”

euroweeklynews.com Anna Ellis AN original cast member of Coronation Street, Ernst Walder, who played Ivan Cheveski has died, it was an‐ nounced on Wednesday, June 16.

Daran Little who is a former writer for Coronation Street announced the news on his Twitter page.

His Tweet read: “Very sad to read of the passing of dearest Ernst Walder. An original C St cast member who quickly be‐ came Tony Warren’s boyfriend before Tony caught him in bed with another cast member.

Ernst used to send my sons chocolates every Christmas and was the loveliest man.”

The star died of natural

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ERNST WALDER: Starred in the soap in its early years.

causes aged 94 on September 6 last year, but it wasn’t until Daran Little broke the news on social media that his death was publicly revealed.

As one of the original char‐ acters on the cobbles, Ernst

starred as Ivan Cheveski, son‐ in‐law of cobbles’ icon Elsie Tanner, on Corrie during its earliest years. Ernst played Ivan on Corrie in two separate stints, from 1960 to 1963, and again from 1966 to 1967.

Eugenie’s Andrew snub PRINCESS EUGENIE wished her husband, Jack Brooksbank, a Happy Father’s Day on Insta‐ gram on Sunday, June 19 but there was no mention of her own father. She called her hus‐ band the “best dada” along‐ side some adorable family photos. In the post, there was no mention of her own father,

Prince Andrew, however who could be facing another legal battle. The Duke of York is al‐ legedly facing a new legal bat‐ tle with claims he was at the late Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion the night a teenager was raped according to British media.

The victim’s attorney, Spencer Kuvin, is seeking testi‐

Travel smart Brits B R I T O N S have been urged to get travel smart before they go abroad this summer in a campaign re‐ leased by the UK gov‐ ernment on June 20.

The campaign, which will run across Foreign, Common‐ wealth & Develop‐ ment Office (FCDO) social media chan‐ nels, is supported by partners including TUI, Gatwick Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, ABTA and the Association of British Insurers.

It will signpost trav‐ ellers to the essential information they need as they prepare to go overseas.

With people across the country planning holidays, the cam‐ paign recommends travellers check FCDO travel advice and get travel insurance be‐

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Britons are urged to get travel smart before they go abroad.

fore they leave.

Research shows that FCDO travel ad‐ vice is the most com‐ monly used and trust‐ ed source of advice for Britons travelling abroad. In 2021, there were over 150 million views of FCDO travel advice pages.

There is FCDO trav‐ el advice for over 200 destinations which is kept under constant review to ensure it reflects the latest in‐ formation.

mony from the 62‐year‐old Duke of York, Prince Andrew and has threatened to serve le‐ gal papers on him if necessary.

Spencer Kuvin acts for a 28‐ year‐old woman who claims Epstein attacked her at his New York home while Prince Andrew was a guest there in December 2010.

UK barrister strikes BARRISTERS have vot‐ ed to strike this month, over legal aid funding, it was reported on June 20. The news comes hot on the heels of reports that teachers, binmen and NHS staff have all threatened to walk out.

The Criminal Bar As‐ sociation (CBA), which represents barristers in England and Wales, said several days of court walkouts will begin next week along with a re‐ fusal to take on new cases.

The CBA representa‐ tives, Jo Sidhu QC and Kirsty Brimelow QC said: “Without immedi‐ ate action to halt the ex‐ odus of criminal barris‐ ters from our ranks, the record backlog that has crippled our courts will continue to inflict mis‐ ery upon victims and defendants alike, and the public will be be‐ trayed.”

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Britain regulates lenders WITH inflation rampant and many strug‐ gling to make ends meet Britain plans to regulate the ‘buy now pay later’ indus‐ try, bringing it more in line with the fi‐ nancial services industry.

The plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Monday June 20 will see ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) companies carry out, amongst other changes, affordability checks. It will also see the industry having to apply for approval of advertisements from the FCA.

John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Finance Ministry said: “Buy now pay lat‐ er can be a helpful way to manage your finances, but we need to ensure that people can embrace new products and services with the appropriate protec‐ tions in place.”

He added that a consultation on draft legislation would be towards the end of this year, which would then be used to fill in the detail of the act by mid‐2023.

After that, the FCA would consult on its rules for the sector.

Bird flu outbreaks

ease. This year’s outbreak has been the largest and longest ever experi‐ enced in the UK and in many parts of Europe. The outbreak started earlier than previous years after the virus continued to circulate in Europe over summer 2021 and led to over 100 cas‐ es in the UK. The news will be a significant boost to the UK’s poultry sector and rural economy, which has experienced sig‐ nificant disruption, with compulsory indoor housing measures put in place to protect poultry.

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EIGHT of the UK’s top scientific organi‐ sations are coming together to find new ways to contain bird flu, the UK government announced on June 20.

The eight‐strong consortium, headed by the world‐leading research team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), has received £1.5 million from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Re‐ search Council (BBSRC) and the De‐ partment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and has been tasked with developing new strategies to tackle future outbreaks of the dis‐

JUST REAL: They have an incredible friendship.

Fergie stands by Prince Andrew SARAH FERGUSON has vowed to stand by ‘very good and kind’ Prince An‐ drew she said in an inter‐ view with Ian Dale of LBC Radio on Thursday June 16.

Chatting to Ian, Sarah claimed Prince Andrew “re‐ ally understands the art of communication with me.

“We really do communi‐ cate, compromised with compassion. I will stand by him. It’s an incredible friend‐ ship and not just co‐parent‐ ing, it’s just real.

“Thank goodness the girls have got [him]. He’s very Naval and ‘this is how it’s done’ and very royal life and

then they have the river running by which is me.”

Earlier this year the Duke of York settled the sexual assault case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre for an undisclosed sum, sparing him the humiliation of giv‐ ing evidence in a trial and protecting the royal family from further reputational damage. The out‐of‐court settlement in the US civil case means Prince Andrew makes no admission of guilt over claims by Giuffre that he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 17, allegations he has repeatedly denied.

Adviser resigns LORD GEIDT, Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser, has resigned af‐ ter saying there was a “legiti‐ mate question” over whether the PM had broken ministerial rules over the lockdown par‐ ties.

Lord Geidt, who resigned on June 15, was due to appear be‐ fore a Commons select com‐ mittee on Tuesday June 21, had been at odds with Boris Johnson over a number of is‐ sues. More recently and the fi‐ nal straw in terms of his resig‐ nation is his failure to back Johnson, saying that there were legitimate questions to be asked and answered follow‐ ing the investigation into Party‐ gate by Sue Gray and the po‐ lice.

The previous ethics adviser, Sir Alex Allan, stepped down in November 2020 over the way the ministerial code was being implemented by the current government. With the resigna‐ tion of Johnson’s second ethics adviser, questions will once again be asked in parliament about whether the prime min‐ ister is the man to lead the country.

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Parking for electric cars WITH petrol prices rising rapidly, governments around the world are looking to see what they can do to encour‐ age the switch to electric and other alternatives, with one Dutch Minister suggesting a solution could be lower park‐ ing fees.

The suggestion being con‐ sidered for all major centres in the Netherlands is that owners of electric, hydrogen and non‐oil‐fuelled vehicles pay less for parking their cars in town centres, at shopping centres, airports and other pay‐to‐park places.

The proposal, which could be introduced as early as IRISH TV presenter, 43‐year‐ old Aideen Kennedy died on Sunday June 19, following a long illness.

Aideen was a popular jour‐ nalist and a familiar face on UTV news bulletins over the years. On June 17 Aideen up‐ dated her Twitter fans with her condition in a Tweet that read: “So life has not gone well and I am as sick as I was as when I

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SAVINGS: People are encouraged to switch to electric cars.

2023 according to Junior Minister Vivianne Heijnen, could see owners of hydro‐ gen and electric cars saving upwards of €500 annually.

This would add to the sav‐ ings already provided through lower licensing fees.

Given that some councils have already opted to pro‐ vide free parking for hydro‐ gen and electric vehicles, the proposal is to allow councils to make the decision whether to offer the dis‐ count.

Irish star dies went into hospital, so essen‐ tially going home to die but getting palliative care.

“The kids know. If you ever come across them, will you keep an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies.”

Alongside, Aideen shared selfies with her young children Jacob and Eva, whose exact ages are unknown.

They had made a card for her saying, “To mummy, I hope you get well soon. Love you loads.”

Schiphol slash passenger numbers Peter McLaren‐ Kennedy AMSTERDAM’S inter‐ national hub Schiphol has announced it is to follow Gatwick’s earlier announce‐ m e n t a n d s l a s h p a s‐ senger numbers in an effort to avoid chaos over the summer months.

The announcement on June 17 said that the airport will cut the number of pas‐ sengers by 13,500 a day in July and that these restrictions will possibly continue in‐ to and throughout August.

Airport Chief Dick Benschop said they

were still working on proposed cuts for Au‐ gust and they will make an announce‐ ment in two weeks’ time.

Schiphol has suf‐ fered problems as a result of a shortage of baggage handlers and security staff, as well as staff in other areas.

But it is those two key roles that led to the chaos and at one stage the announce‐ ment by KLM that it would halt all flights into and out of the airport over a num‐ ber of days to try and alleviate the chaos and delays.

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Planning your retirement in Spain 7 steps to take before and after your move Spain remains a popular destination for British retirees and there are so many benefits to living here. If you take specialist advice and follow the procedures correctly, you can continue to live the dream in Spain. Here are seven key wealth management steps you need to take as part of your journey.

1) Apply for your Spain residence visa Applying for legal residence in Spain now involves stricter requirements and more advance planning and paperwork - but is generally still possible provided you can support yourself. Work visas are harder to obtain, but retirees can apply for a Spanish non-lucrative visa. If you have capital to invest locally, the ‘Golden Visa’ may be an option.

2) Understand the tax implications of living in Spain You are a tax resident of Spain if you spend more than 183 days here a year, or if your centre of economic

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or vital (wife/children) interests is in Spain. Tax residence makes you liable for Spanish income, capital gains and annual wealth taxes on worldwide income and assets and subject to the succession and gift tax rules.

For Spanish residents, most UK pensions are taxed in Spain, not the UK, but government service pensions are an exception. Purchased annuities can sometimes be taxed

very favourably. Pension lump sums are fully taxable in Spain.

3) Timing your move to save tax The Spanish tax year runs from January to December, whereas the UK is April to April. The two countries apply different capital gains tax rules and rates. Weigh up whether it is better to sell your UK assets as a UK or Spanish tax resident, then time your move accordingly.

4) Structure your assets to minimise tax in Spain A potentially costly mistake is assuming what was tax-efficient in the UK is the same in Spain. ISAs, for example, lose their tax-free status here.

While Spanish taxation can look high, the tax regime presents attractive tax mitigation opportunities.

The way you hold your assets can make a significant difference to how much tax you pay.

5) Analyse your pension options Pensions are usually the founda-

tion of retirement. Review all the options available to you as an expatriate and weigh up which is most suitable for you. For example, you might benefit from consolidating several UK pensions into one to provide a coherent, more cost-effective investment platform for your retirement income.

Pension rules frequently change so the appropriate solution today may be slightly different tomorrow.

The important thing is to take regulated, specialist advice before making pension decisions. If you are not yet Spanish tax resident, there may be tax benefits to seeking advice before you become one.

6) Reviewing your savings and investments This is the time for a fresh review of your savings and investments.

Ensure your portfolio is suitable for you today, has the right currency mix, is designed to meet your aims and risk appetite, and has adequate diversification to reduce risk.

Consider what currency to hold

your savings in - keeping assets in Sterling puts you at the mercy of conversion costs and negative exchange rate movements. It may be sensible for you to have a mix, so look for investment structures that allow flexibility.

7) Don’t forget estate planning Spanish inheritance tax works very different from the UK’s. Spain also restricts who you can leave assets to, though you can plan ahead to get round this.

A helping hand It pays to do your research, but taking specialist cross-border advice will prove invaluable. Find a firm who can advise you for the longerterm, on all these various aspects, from the planning stages in the UK throughout your new life in Spain, and if you return to the UK in future.

Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevins franks.com.

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Italy drought disaster politician, who has served as president of Lazio since 2013, told reporters about the severity of climate change and expressed concerns over the drought affecting his city.

During his speech, Zin‐

garetti said that water ra‐ tioning has not been exclud‐ ed.

“Obviously we have to pre‐ pare for a situation that will be very critical which will have to be based on saving water for all activities, start‐ ing with family consump‐ tion,” he continued.

He added: “However, there will also be forms of supply and presence close to municipal administrations.”

According to a recent study, the probability that water rationing will be ap‐ plied in the Lazio region in the next few days is becoming in‐ creasingly high.

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“IN the next few hours I will proclaim a state of natural disaster,” the president of Lazio, Nicola Zingaretti, said on Monday, June 20.

Speaking at a press confer‐ ence, the 56‐year‐old Italian

ZINGARETTI: Water rationing looming.

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Russia’s Lithuania threat RUSSIA is set to revoke the recognition of Lithua‐ nia as an EU state due to the blockade in the Kalin‐ ingrad region, as stated by Senator Andrei Klimov, on Monday, June, 20.

The Senator stated: “The European Union, if it does not immediately correct the insolent prank of Vil‐ nius, will itself disavow for us the legitimacy of all documents on Lithuania’s membership in the EU and untie its hands to solve the Kaliningrad transit prob‐ lem created by Lithuania by any means we choose.”

Klimov also stated that with its decision to limit al‐ most half of the transit of cargoes that go from Rus‐ sia to its westernmost re‐ gion, Lithuania had ‘knocked out the chair’ on which it had been sitting for many years as a mem‐

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CRISTIANO RONALDO’S wife shared special family holiday pho‐ tos in Mallorca.

Clearly enjoying the sun Georgina posted: “A magical and spe‐ cial day?#family #love” Georgia is a model and dancer, but perhaps better known as an ‘influencer’, with an Instagram following of over 30 million follow‐ ers. She is originally from the northeastern Spanish city of Jaca and is said to have worked as a waitress in her hometown before mov‐ ing in with a family in Bristol as their au pair.

Cristiano and Georgina announced they were expecting twins in October 2021, sadly losing one of the twins in September.

ber of the European Union.

The actions taken by Lithuanian authorities will also create a risk for NATO, claimed the Senator, who believes that NATO is part of the problem of the Kaliningrad transit.

Cyprus urges testing

CYPRUS is advising all locals to undergo a self‐test or rapid Covid‐test once a week., fol‐ lowing decisions made by the Council of Ministers.

The Ministry has stated that all citizens may be served through the mobile rapid anti‐ gen testing units free of charge, at testing units which will be open on Saturdays and Sundays.

This comes at the same time as a rolling review is insti‐ gated by EMA to collect more data from laboratory studies (non‐clinical data) with re‐ gards to a bivalent vaccine to combat the two strains of SARS‐coV‐2.

All citizens are reminded to bring proof of identity with them (eg Identity Card, Driv‐ er’s Licence, Passport etc).

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Brussels passengers stranded A LAST-MINUTE strike by security personnel forced the partial closure of Brussels airport leaving thousands stranded.

The strike, which began on Monday June 20, re‐ sulted in the cancellation of all departing flights with only incoming and cargo flights being han‐ dled.

Because the strike was only announced late on

Sunday evening few pas‐ sengers were aware that flights had been cancelled leaving more than 70, 000 people stranded and in limbo. Many people gath‐ ered at the airport on Monday morning, with some not having heard that there was a strike and others simply trying their luck.

An airport spokesper‐ son had appealed to pas‐

sengers to stay away from the airport and to contact their airline who would either help them rebook or obtain a re‐ fund.

Some airlines aware of the changes were quick to put in alternate plans, among those Lufthansa who rebooked all their Brussels flights to Os‐ tende, Antwerp and Liège.

Coal coming back EUROPE is heading back to using coal as Russia slows gas flow, it was reported on June 20.

Some of Europe’s biggest receivers of Rus‐ sian gas have been searching to find an al‐ ternative fuel supply.

This has led to consider‐ ing burning more coal.

Reduced gas flows from Russia have

threatened an energy crisis, come winter, if stocks are not being re‐ placed.

Eni, Italy’s main ener‐ gy supplier, said it had been informed by Rus‐ sia’s main supplier, Gazprom, that it would only receive part of its request for gas. Eni has confirmed that this will push the country closer

to declaring a state of alert that will spark gas‐ saving measures.

On Sunday June 19, Germany also faced re‐ ceiving lower Russian gas supplies and they announced the plan to increase gas storage lev‐ els and said it could restart coal‐fired power plants that it had aimed to phase out.

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Footballer tax fraud EX-BARCELONA football star, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a 22‐month sus‐ pended prison sentence, on June 20, after admit‐ ting tax fraud to the tune of £3.32m (€3.7m).

The charge is in rela‐ tion to failing to declare the transfer of image rights as personal income for three years during his time at Barcelona Foot‐ ball Club. Instead, he taxed the image rights through two companies,

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Ex-Barcelona football star found guilty of £3.3m tax fraud.

one in Hungary and one in Spain, so he was not taxed as heavily as he

should have been.

The former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker admitted the offence, but alleges that he was a victim of manipulation by his former agent Jose Maria Mesalles.

In a statement, the 41‐ year‐old said he would repay all of the money but sought to put the re‐ sponsibility on Mesalles, who he viewed as a fa‐ ther at the time of the of‐ fences.

Germany NATO confidence A G E R M A N govern‐ ment source has said they are “very confi‐ dent” NATO will reach an agreement with Sweden and Finland over the bid for mem‐ bership of the al‐ liance, it was reported on Monday June 20.

The source did add

that it would not be a ‘catastrophe’ if this did not happen.

“As nice as it would be to announce con‐ crete steps, it would not be a catastrophe if it needed a few more weeks,” the source said. “What is decisive from our point of view

is there are no insur‐ mountable problems.”

I n r e s p o n s e t o R u s‐ sia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied to join the Western defence alliance last month but have since faced opposition from Turkey.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Joshua Manning BORN on January, 4, 1937, 85‐ year‐old William ‘Mickey’ Stevenson is an extremely tal‐ ented songwriter, writing and producing huge hits such as ‘Dancing in the Street’ per‐ formed by Martha & the Vandel‐ las, ‘It Takes Two’ performed by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston and ‘Nothing’s too good for my baby’ performed by Stevie Won‐ der.

He sat down to talk, exclusive‐ ly, with the Euro Weekly News, about his impressive career.

A veteran of the music indus‐ try, known as the original Mo‐ town A&R man, Mickey Steven‐ son scouted for promising new talents for Berry Gordy’s Mo‐ town labels, pushing huge household names including Ste‐ vie Wonder, the Funk Brothers and The Supremes.

“I’m not a genius, I just have a gift, a God‐given gift as I say, I believe we all have one, and not just one but two or three. For me it was seeing talent in young artists when other people did‐ n’t,” stated Stevenson.

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MICKEY STEVENSON: A veteran of the music industry.

“It happened with Stevie Wonder when he was just 11 years old, I told Berry we had to push this kid, at that age he had something that a lot of people don’t have even after graduating

music at college, and if nobody pushed that, he was gonna lose it.”

In 1959 Mickey Stevenson joined Berry Gordy’s record label when it was first founded, initial‐

ly known as Tamla and a year later changed to Motown records.

Mickey Stevenson would go on to not only prove his worth as Motown’s A&R man through‐ out his life, but also as a writer and producer. Speaking on the inspiration behind his biggest hit ‘Dancing In The Street’ Steven‐ son stated: “That’s my favourite song, it holds such happy memories of when we were kids and we used to break fire hydrants and play and dance in the street under the water.

“We bled those streets,” re‐ called Stevenson as he laughed.

But Mickey Stevenson’s suc‐ cessful career does not stop there, in latter years he’s pro‐ duced a large number of stage musicals such as ‘Memories of Motown’, ‘The Gospel Truth’

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and more recently ‘Sang Sister Sang,’ about some of the most iconic women of colour to ever live. This includes Dorothy Dan‐ dridge, Dinah Washington, Eartha Kitt, Lena Horne, Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday, and Bessie Smith.

Speaking on the musical Mick‐ ey stated: “Women have gone through hell, and are still going through a part of it, you ask your mother or sister, they’ll tell you the walls they face just because they’re women, which is crazy.

That’s why writing on these things is important.”

On June 16, 2022, Mickey Stevenson was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City alongside Mariah Carey, Steve Miller, and The Isley Brothers amongst others.

“I was shocked when I heard the news, but it’s such an hon‐ our to even be considered and to know that all these people voted me in when I thought they didn’t even know me, it’s crazy.

“I have a hunch it will be my old friend Smokey Robinson who inducts me, but he wouldn’t tell me even if it was him,” laughed Stevenson.

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WORLD TAPAS DAY in Alme‐ ria is underway, with 47 bars and restaurants of the capital and four from the province taking part until July 3.

Tapas will be the main pro‐ tagonist in more than 50 es‐ tablishments that have joined this celebration to value one of the main hallmarks of Almeria gastronomy. In addition to this, it will be a boost to recov‐ er the hospitality sector, one of the great victims of the effects of the pandemic. This edition comes with prizes, raffles and a lot of solidarity, something that ON Saturday, July 2, Marc An‐ thony’s previously postponed tour will be arriving in Murcia where the popular Puerto Ri‐ can artist will take to the stage at the Recinto Ferial La Fica at 10pm. Tickets are still available for the event at www.marc anthonyonline.com and those who purchased tickets previ‐ ously will not need to make any changes due to the event being postponed because of the health pandemic.

The Marc Anthony World Tour will also see perfor‐ mances in Fuengirola, Palma and Valencia. Marc Anthony is

World Tapas Day

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CELEBRATION: Prizes and tapas available in Almeria.

Marc Anthony tour one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture. He has been recog‐ nised with countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Associa‐ tion of America (RIAA), has more than 30 Billboard chart‐ topping hits, and more than 7.1 billion views on YouTube. His album, entitled Marc Anthony 3.0, released on July 23, 2013, received an American Music Award, a GRAMMY® Award

nomination, five Premios Lo Nuestro, two Premios Juven‐ tud, 10 Billboard Latin Music Awards, three Billboard Awards and special recognition from the Univision and Tele‐ mundo television networks.

His ‘Vivir Mi Vida’, ‘Cambio De Piel’, ‘Full Circle’ and ‘Legacy’ tours have been included in the Pollstar Review ‘Global Top Grossing Concert Tour List’. For more information about the event go to www.marcantho‐ nyonline.com.

has been common in recent years. It should be noted that Anda, Asalsido, Altea Autismo and Asperger Almeria will re‐ ceive 600 2×1 invitations from Ashal so that their associates can enjoy them in any of the participating businesses.

The first 100 customers who come to the headquarters of the hotel association with con‐ sumption tickets of more than €10 from two different estab‐ lishments will also receive a cup. Regarding the draws, the participation will be carried out with the ballots that the bars and restaurants will make available to their customers.

The prizes are two spa treat‐ ments for two people at the Aire de Almeria hotel, two weekends for two people with bed and breakfast with treat‐ ment at the San Nicolas Spa, five baskets of products from Sabores Almeria and four ro‐ mantic dinners. The winners will be announced on July 12 after the draw at the Ashal headquarters.

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FOR decades Denmark and Canada have had a friendly tussle over who owns Hans Island, a tiny rock in the Arctic situated between the two countries with regular removals of flags and replacement with national alcoholic drinks.

Now the countries have agreed to peacefully share the island.

FINLAND is considered number one in media trustworthiness when compared to 46 other countries in the annual Reuters Institute's Digital News Report as 75 per cent of Finns surveyed said that they trust the news they follow, a 2 per cent increase over 2021.

THE NETHERLANDS

IRELAND

Bird brains

Poor research

ALTHOUGH seagulls can’t read or talk, they do like to return to the same spot each year to breed. Fed up with the noise and potential danger of dive-bombing birds, the Alkmaar council has designated two roofs at an outof-town industrial estate for their nests.

BRITISH Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been the butt of a number of jibes on social media when on June 13 in an Irish TV interview she referred to the Irish Prime Minister as the tea sock when the correct English pronunciation of Taoiseach is teeshock.

BELGIUM

ITALY

Fair cop

Female first

IF you are going to offer stolen goods for sale in a busy shopping street in Brussels, it’s probably not a good idea to wander up to two strangers who are police officers in plain-clothes tasked with trying to catch shoplifters. Four arrests were made.

MILAN has unveiled its first ever public statue of a woman opposite the Statale University and for Italy it is also the first monument featuring a female scientist, as the sculpture of late astrophysicist Margherita Hack celebrated what would have been her 100th birthday on June 12.

GERMANY

PORTUGAL

Not insulting

Peace Index

THERE is a history of European churches from the 14th century being emblazoned with antiSemitic sculptures and 20 still exist with images of Jewish people suckling on a sow.

On June 14, the High Court denied a petition demanding that one be removed from a Wittenberg church.

ALTHOUGH there has not been an outbreak of civil war and things generally haven’t changed a great deal, Portugal has slipped from third to sixth place in the 2022 Global Peace Index but in comparison it is 23 places above Spain and 28 places above the UK.

FRANCE

UKRAINE

Cool it

Up in smoke

AS summers become hotter, the French government is to invest €500 million in order to assist local councils to create oases of shade by planting trees and other tall vegetation in urban areas in a bid to tackle the effects of climate change.

ALTHOUGH the Ukraine government is fighting a war against the Russian invasion, the day to day running of the country continues and Health Minister Viktor Liashko has indicated that he plans to submit a bill to increase access to medical cannabis to help ease mental strain.

NORWAY

SWEDEN

SAS strike

Dirty talk

WITH SAS airline staff getting ready to strike at the beginning of July, it looks as if both the reborn Norwegian Air and relative newcomer Flyr, which is in its first year of operation and covers much of Europe including Spain, will benefit considerably.

KNOWN for its openness about sex, the latest experiment from Sweden comes from Malmö where one of its rubbish bins has been programmed with a seductive female voice which gives a number of double entendre responses such as “Ooh, yeah, right there” when accepting rubbish.

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT PERSONALLY, I don’t think the crime wave of tsunami proportions, which is at the moment practically engulfing the UK, has very little to do with the country’s lack of police resources. I believe a large part of the blame can be firmly apportioned to the breakdown of the family unit. Huge numbers of families across the UK have for years taken full advantage of the liberal benefit policies of successive governments. Child benefits have been a particularly lucrative source of earnings. Consequently, many children have been conceived and born purely to add to the family income.

This has resulted in enormous dysfunctional families, of individuals, particularly immigrants, to whom benefits are a way of life and children merely a means to a financial end.

There is no love or guidance in these families. Once the children’s purpose has been served, they are left to roam the streets with no sense of decency or compassion for their fellow human beings whatsoever. How could there be when there have been no examples of it at home? Once let loose, they link

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No guidance

up with likeminded offsprings of their fellow dysfunctional neighbours and begin to run riot. They soon begin to realise, that the impossibly priced electronic devices and expensive ‘toys’ they have been bombarded with on television, are completely out of their financial reach‐ even if they took a ‘proper’ job.

So, they turn to crime. This includes knifing and young murders in some areas which now seem to be publicised for a day and then forgotten! To be honest I can see no answer to the immediate situation. Lock up as many of them as possible I suppose.

As to the future, only allowing child benefits for up to two children would be a start. At least this would curb the temptation to pour even more unwanted and unloved future criminals into our society. More police are certainly needed, but only because the numbers of young criminals have escalated so alarmingly. I would like to see Boot Camps built all across the country, where these young offenders can be sent to learn discipline, values and respect for their fellow human beings. Trades could be taught. Even

simply showing someone actually cares may rescue at least a proportion of them that can then be released to become valued members of society.

Although Spain also has some problems with young offenders, it is nothing like the enormous criminal issues confronting the UK at this time. I firmly believe that a great deal of this lies in the simple fact that the Spanish family unit is still as strong as ever. Love and respect are firmly entwined and practised from Grannies and Grandads down to the youngest of the broods and although I do feel they spoil some of their kids rotten, it’s infinitely better than chucking them out to survive with no pre‐preparation, guidance or sense of decency whatsoever.

Thanks for all the mail. Keep ‘em coming.

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com Mon. Fri. 1pm till 4.

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STAT OF WEEK

€1.22 billion

was the value of sales earned by Spanish ceramic company Pamesa Grupo Empresarial during 2021 with final profits of €97 million.

Electric car charging Credit: Pool Moncloa / Fernando Calvo

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SINGER Billie Eilish broke off from her UK tour to be the host at Overheated Live at the O2 in order to promote green awareness amongst musicians and venues hosting tours. All crew members on her American tour were required to follow a vegan diet.

Not smiling

Sales down ALTHOUGH not always an accurate barometer of a country’s economic situation, reports of a reduction in sales by major supermarkets certainly gives an indication of problems and the UK’s largest supermarket Tesco has announced a drop in the value of sales of 1.5 per cent compared to last year.

Advert banned THE UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints against a Paddy Power TV advert which shows a man so distracted by gambling on his phone that when his wife says “Do you think I’ll end up looking like my mum?”, he says “I hope so.”

National debt THE Bank of Spain has announced that the country’s national debt fell by 0.6 per cent in April to €1.44 trillion, a reduction of €8.4 billion after reaching a record high in March of this year. Currently the debt stands at 117.7 per cent of GDP.

MADRID: Pedro Sánchez and Teresa Ribera at GENERA 2022.

SPAIN is to invest a further €225 mil‐ lion to make electric car charging easier according to a statement by President Pedro Sánchez at the GENERA 2022 Fair in Madrid on Wednesday June 15.

This investment announced through the Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure Working Group is in addition to the €400 mil‐ lion previously committed which has already been spent in almost all of the autonomous communities.

Electric vehicles are, he believes, the future and the number of elec‐ tric vehicle registrations already ex‐ ceeds the threshold of 10 per cent of

the total, in less than a year so that Spain will have a backbone deploy‐ ment of more than 1,000 recharging points throughout the national terri‐ tory.

This is only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as with the latest injection of cash, the government has received com‐ mitments for another 27,000 charg‐ ing points to be installed throughput Spain.

Addressing the matter alongside Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Teresa Ribera, the President ex‐ plained that Spain is the second largest vehicle producer in Europe

and the eighth in the world.

With 17 production plants owned by nine manufacturers the sector ac‐ counts for 8 per cent of Spain’s gross domestic product and Sánchez wants to see an increase in the num‐ ber of models of electric vehicles generated in the country with Spain becoming leaders in the manufac‐ ture of batteries, components and recharging infrastructures.

The Strategic Project for the Re‐ covery and Economic Transforma‐ tion (PERTE) of the Electric and Con‐ nected Vehicle (VEC) is endowed with a historic public investment of almost €4.3 billion.

Claim against Apple UK consumer champion Justin Gut‐ man has launched a claim against Ap‐ ple for allegedly ‘throttling’ a number of older iPhones by installing a new up‐ date which slowed them down.

The claim is against Apple Inc (and its subsidiaries) for breaching UK competi‐ tion law through its exploitative and abusive behaviour in relation to the supply of iPhones and iOS updates.

It is what is known as a class action with Mr Gutman acting on behalf of all members of the class who don’t have to take part in the court case. He is re‐ sponsible for making sure their inter‐ ests are put first throughout the con‐ duct of the claim which is for £768 million.

A number of different iPhones rang‐

FINANCE

Credit: Ana Bernardo on Unsplash

ANOTHER victim of the pandemic has been New York based cosmetics company Revlon which after being 90 years in business has had to file for bankruptcy protection as lipstick sales in particular plummeted as people around the world had to wear face masks in public.

Many iPhone 6 and later models were affected.

ing from iPhone 6 to 8 as well as X are affected and his legal team will argue that the company misled users over an upgrade that it said would enhance performance but, in fact, slowed phones down.

The reason for this was allegedly be‐ cause Apple sold iPhones with defec‐

tive batteries that were unable to de‐ liver peak power and they encouraged owners to allow automatic iOS up‐ dates to iPhones which incorporated a power management tool which slowed down the iPhones and caused performance issues.

Commenting on the claim, Apple told the British press: “We have never, and would never, do anything to … de‐ grade the user experience to drive cus‐ tomer upgrades.

“Our goal has always been to create products that our customers love, and making iPhones last as long as possible is an important part of that.”

Similar actions have been brought in the past in the USA which included a significant pay‐out by Apple.

Scorchio SPARE a thought for workers in the UK who are not used to the same high temperatures that we often experience here in Spain.

As Britain basks in an‐ other heatwave, many will find it uncomfortable to work in shops and of‐ fices but despite what many may think, there is no law in the UK to pro‐ tect workers who are suf‐ fering from excessive heat.

There is advice and guidance that work‐ places should be kept to a ‘reasonable’ tempera‐ ture and unions recom‐ mend that the maximum reasonable temperature is 30°C or 27°C if work is strenuous, but neither that nor a minimum working temperature can be enforced as the laws stand.

Green success A YOUNGER generation of entrepreneurs in Spain is attracting atten‐ tion from international investors and one of the latest is Reby which rents out electric scoot‐ ers, motor cycles and bi‐ cycles in 18 cities across Spain and Italy.

Only founded in 2018 and having had to suffer two years of negative growth due to the pan‐ demic, the company has recently been taken over

by Canadian green in‐ vestment company House of Lithium for $100 million (€95.6 mil‐ lion).

Reby owns more than 10,000 vehicles and is now promoting its ser‐ vices to corporate com‐ panies rather than solely to individuals.

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COMPANY PRICE(P) 3I Group 1.075,00 Abrdn 165,12 Admiral Group 2.126,0 Anglo American 3.456,0 Antofagasta 1.343,00 Ashtead Group 3.661,0 Associated British Foods 1.621,0 AstraZeneca 9.830,0 Auto Trader Group Plc 511,40 Avast 477,30 Aveva 2.386,0 Aviva 411,60 B&M European Value Retail 378,70 BAE Systems 755,00 Bank VTB DRC 0,612 Barclays 156,85 Barratt Developments 485,00 Berkeley 3.923,0 BHP Billiton Ltd 2.434,50 BP 399,70 British American Tobacco 3.435,4 British Land Company 517,48 BT Group 179,87 Bunzl 2.601,0 Burberry Group 1.613,0 Carnival 660,0 Centrica 76,34 Coca Cola HBC AG 1.817,0 Compass 1.693,00 CRH 2.915,0 Croda Intl 6.000,0 DCC 5.058,0 Diageo 3.529,5 DS Smith 279,40 EasyJet 416,70 Experian 2.308,0 Ferguson 8.714,0 Flutter Entertainment 8.448,0 Fresnillo 801,00 Glencore 479,50 GSK plc 1.678,84 Halma 1.914,0 Hargreaves Lansdown 782,80 Hikma Pharma 1.500,00 HSBC 517,00 IAG 111,56 Imperial Brands 1.779,50 Informa 531,00 InterContinental 4.285,0

CHANGE(P) 1.077,00 165,10 2.129,0 3.467,5 1.350,50 3.665,0 1.621,0 9.859,0 512,40 477,70 2.388,0 412,10 379,60 761,60 0,612 156,80 485,00 3.945,0 2.445,00 405,10 3.472,5 518,60 181,75 2.602,0 1.614,0 664,1 76,78 1.817,0 1.694,50 2.926,0 6.016,0 5.070,0 3.529,5 283,50 419,70 2.313,0 8.768,0 8.472,0 815,40 482,15 1.681,35 1.925,0 783,80 1.502,00 516,90 112,08 1.788,00 531,80 4.302,0

% CHG. +1,42% +2,58% +0,33% +0,26% +1,32% +1,69% +1,60% +0,72% +2,38% +0,42% +1,32% +0,69% +1,75% -0,34% 0,00% +2,06% +1,87% +0,90% -0,18% -1,12% -0,14% +1,81% -0,07% +0,93% +0,97% +0,79% -0,42% +2,63% +1,86% +1,27% +1,56% -0,12% +2,90% +0,32% +1,61% +0,65% +0,39% +2,42% -2,01% +3,34% +0,41% +2,00% +2,65% +1,01% +1,06% +2,14% -0,03% +2,59% +1,11%

NET VOL 169,93K 752,72K 68,11K 319,43K 169,01K 83,79K 83,29K 217,06K 451,16K 38,14K 40,96K 904,53K 360,97K 700,81K 0 5,77M 350,70K 36,11K 283,97K 12,77M 520,90K 277,13K 239,54K 64,99K 97,23K 139,43K 1,26M 107,35K 293,70K 86,20K 22,44K 30,67K 639,27K 675,77K 682,28K 134,92K 39,70K 82,05K 103,16K 7,50M 101,75K 110,60K 243,47K 72,00K 99,46K 4,49M 200,34K 689,80K 41,37K

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1.402,50 4.255,0 66,84 207,97 2.017,0 731,20 245,00 42,59 7.182,0 771,60 147,90 1.424,00 1.045,00 219,30 5.938,0 1,89 819,60 1.967,0 615,00 958,20 5.960,0 2.093,00 446,50 540,80 5.414,9 87,28 0,60 613,20 1.152,00 0,0453 2.710,0 694,29 995,20 2.863,0 2.135,0 1.129,50 1.441,00 9.328,0 1.598,71 1.132,00 594,90 122,43 249,46 150,00 3.575,0 1.043,00 126,06 2.622,0 809,17

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1.405,50 4.273,0 66,86 208,90 2.017,0 732,60 245,30 42,64 7.272,0 772,00 148,25 1.425,50 1.046,50 219,30 5.968,0 1,89 821,00 1.969,5 614,85 959,40 5.984,0 2.099,00 452,70 542,00 5.442,0 87,63 0,60 613,80 1.152,50 0,0453 2.712,0 695,80 998,40 2.865,0 2.141,5 1.130,50 1.442,50 9.352,0 1.604,50 1.133,50 594,80 122,50 250,70 150,10 3.575,5 1.047,00 126,22 2.626,0 809,17

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FROM 2023, Spanish airline Vueling, a subsidiary of IAG will allow private (not busi‐ ness) customers to pay for flights using a number of dif‐ ferent cryptocurrencies in‐ cluding Bitcoin after striking deals with BitPay and UATP.

Guided back JUST eight weeks after he stood down as CEO of Miss‐ guided, former founder Nitin Passi has been recruit‐ ed to run the business again in the same role by the Frasers Group which took over the company.

Tannoy rant WITH Ryanair cabin crew in Spain due to strike for six days, one steward on a flight from Spain to Manchester had a bit of a breakdown an‐ nouncing over the speaker system “They don’t listen to their staff; they probably care about you more.”

Bank of England Twitter announcement.

THE Bank of England increased UK inter‐ est rates to 1.25 per cent following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Com‐ mittee (MPC) held on June 15, but not announced until the following day.

The MCP sets monetary policy to meet the 2 per cent inflation target but in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.

Members of the Committee voted by a majority of 6‐3 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points but those members in the minority preferred to in‐

crease Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 1.5 per cent.

It confirmed that its central projec‐ tions in the May Monetary Policy Re‐ port, UK GDP growth was expected to slow sharply over the first half of the forecast period and, although the labour market was expected to tighten slightly further in the near term, the unemploy‐ ment rate was projected to rise to 5.5 per cent in three years’ time.

CPI inflation was expected to average slightly over 10 per cent at its peak in the

fourth quarter of 2022 and the MPC forecasts that inflation would drop to 2 per cent within two years.

The base rate is the interest rate the Bank of England charges other banks and lenders when they borrow money, but low base rates doesn’t benefit con‐ sumer borrowing as banks and other lenders charge around 25 per cent inter‐ est on credit cards.

Any increase in the bank rate is gener‐ ally reflected in an increase in loan and credit card interest rates.

Spanish exports soar SPANISH exports reached just under €121 billion to the end of April, a new all‐ time high the Spanish government confirmed on Thursday June 16.

Spanish merchandise exports rose by 23.2 per cent in the first four months of 2022 compared to the same period last year.

Imports also reached an all‐time high and rose by 39 per cent to €142.7 bil‐ lion as shown in the latest declared trade data from Customs.

The Secretary of State for Trade, Xiana Mendez, confirmed that “trade in goods continued to be very dynamic in April and Spanish exports contin‐ ued to grow strongly, stronger than the exports of our main trading part‐ ners.”

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FRUIT JUICES: The summer is the perfect time to try new combinations.

Tamsin Brown AS the temperatures soar, there is nothing better than a cool drink to help us cope with the heat. Fruit juices are one of the best options for this, as not only are they hy‐ drating, but they are also rich in a variety of different nutri‐ ents. Read on to find out what some of the best juices are for summer and how they can be combined.

Orange Orange juice is one of the most popular juices all year round, standing out for its vi‐ tamin C content. But this fruit

is also extremely versatile and allows an infinite number of combinations. Try orange and mango juice; orange, pineap‐ ple and strawberry juice; or‐ ange and apple juice; or or‐ ange, carrot and ginger juice.

Pineapple This tangy tropical fruit is ideal for summer. Pineapple juice can be combined with many other flavours to create a healthy and nutrient‐rich drink. Some delicious combi‐ nations include pineapple, ba‐ nana and lime juice; pineap‐ ple and blackberry juice; and pineapple, apple and cucum‐ ber juice.

Watermelon Watermelon is one of the quintessential summer fruits.

Its high water content makes it ideal as a refreshing way of combating the heat. Try wa‐ termelon, banana and apple juice; watermelon juice with ginger; and watermelon and strawberry juice.

Melon Melon is yet another sum‐ mer fruit that contains a high amount of water, so it is also a good candidate for delicious summer juices. Try melon juice with mint; melon and watermelon juice; or melon, cucumber and lime juice.

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Preventing painful varicose veins V A R I CO S E V E I N S are an indication of poor blood circulation. Al‐ though they are often considered an aesthet‐ ic problem, they can affect your health, as they are dilated veins in which blood accu‐ mulates and has diffi‐ culty returning to the heart.

The most common symptoms are aching, throbbing and swelling, which may get worse with the summer heat.

Preventing varicose veins is not always pos‐ sible, as causes include pregnancy, genetic fac‐ tors, obesity and standing for many hours. However, you can minimise discom‐ fort with the following tips.

Raise your legs: Lie on your bed with your legs up against the wall for several minutes to get your circulation go‐ ing. You can also sleep with your legs raised

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POOR CIRCULATION: The pain caused by varicose veins can be made worse by the heat.

by placing a blanket or pillow under them.

Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel can help to calm itching. There are also other soothing prod‐ ucts on the market that contain ingredients such as butcher’s broom and horse chest‐ nut.

Move around: If you spend most of your time sitting, get up of‐ ten. If you stand all the time, find time to rest and raise your legs. Try rotating your ankles, standing on tiptoe and

tensing your leg mus‐ cles to stimulate blood flow. Of course, regular exercise is essential anyway.

Other treatments: Try applying a hot damp towel to the varicose veins for a few min‐ utes, and then do the same again with a cold cloth. Alternate several times. Gentle massages can also be helpful.

Remember, if the dis‐ comfort is severe, the best thing to do is seek advice from a qualified medical professional.

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Owned by Beatriz, from Spain and Sean, from California, this comfortable and casual hotel will have you captivat‐ ed as soon as you cross the threshold.

Meandering through the bright recep‐ tion, passing by the intimate restau‐ rant with a glimpse into the wine shop, through their cosy bar and out into the hidden oasis of a garden; once guests have visited Hotel Tikar, they keep coming back to relax, linger, laugh, and enjoy.

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learned something new about wine and the wine‐making pro‐ cess! Sean is very flexible and will cre‐ ate these events around your group’s wishes.

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WHILE there are official campsites in Andalucia, there are also a number of other options for wild camping.

Camping doesn’t just mean a standard family tent, makeshift construc‐ tions made out of sticks and plastic sheeting and one person bivouacs are also considered camp‐ ing. There is a subtle le‐ gal difference for cara‐ vans and campervans between parking and camping ‐ if the awning is erected or there is the pres‐ ence of equipment such as chairs or stoves then this is considered to be camping.

National and natural parks in Spain do have refugios or mountain shelters, usually consisting of basic accommo‐ dation with limited cooking and washing facilities.

You can also find free camping in national and natu‐ ral parks, however, these are closed from June to Septem‐

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Camping in Spain

The best way to camp in Spain is at designated camping sites.

ber due to fire hazards.

While it’s appealing to camp on the beach, and though many of the camp‐ sites are located along the coast, camping on the beach itself is not allowed. It is also not allowed in Spain to just

pitch up and wild camp and, in general, camp fires are also not allowed ‐ particularly in the summer months.

Camping (not parking) on public roads is not legal and, although car parks on the seafront or in other locations

will have their own local coun‐ cil rules, camping is generally not permitted. Sleeping in a car on the roadside is legal if you are parked in an area where cars are allowed, such as a public car park. Howev‐ er, be sure to not set up any chairs or camping equipment outside of the vehicle.

Camping on private land is tolerated in Spain, how‐ ever, Article 46.1 says that, even on private land, no more than three tents or car‐ avans and no more than 10 people can camp in the same place for more than three days. This national law also states it is prohibited to wild camp within 200 metres of the high tide mark of the beach, within a few kilome‐ tres of military installations, within a few kilometres of an official campsite, in protected areas like national parks, nat‐ ural parks and at national monuments.

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Camping Essentials Laura Kemp YOUR basic camping kit!

First of all, a tent! They come in lots of sizes, and a good rule of thumb is to aim for a tent that sleeps one or two people more than you need.

Tent pegs ‐ you will get some with your tent, don’t forget to take them!

Sleeping bags for everyone who is camping ‐ it gets pretty chilly at night, even in summer. A sleeping mat, air bed, or camp bed for each person ‐ air beds are cheap and comfortable so a good place to start.

Pillows ‐ easy to forget, but make a huge differ‐ ence to a good night’s sleep. If camping by car take your ones from home.

Camping stove, fuel and cutlery.

Water carrier or jerry can ‐ so you don’t have to go to the site tap every time you need water!

Camping chairs ‐ the best way to relax in the sun is on a comfy folding lounger or chair. Torch and bat‐ teries.

Bin bags ‐ so you can keep the tent clean and tidy. Wet wipes or cloths ‐ For easy, quick clean‐ ing.

A travel First Aid Kit!

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FEATURE

ANY QUESTIONS?

DAVID WORBOYS IF you are British, I am sure you must be very concerned about the political future of our country. Don’t you de‐ spair at the incompetence, intransi‐ gence and lack of judgement of our current leadership and of so many of our politicians? I find it deeply depress‐ ing and even dangerous.

I watched the weekly Prime Minis‐ ter’s Questions a few weeks ago and I find a disturbing connection between the shambles in parliament and the in‐ eptitude of our politicians, and not just in their handling of Brexit and Covid. I feel that the Speaker is ineffective in introducing any discipline into this chaotic House. He allows constant in‐ terruptions, howling, growling and neighing. Every time a question is posed half the members jump up and down like jack‐in‐a‐boxes. The Speaker seems content to preside over an un‐ ruly assembly.

And I should have thought that the whole purpose of PMQs is for ques‐ tions not merely to be asked but seri‐

The Prime Minister takes centre stage each week in an unruly setting.

ously and truthfully answered by the Prime Minister. Whenever I have watched the procedure (about six times a year), this doesn’t happen and

the Speaker just lets it go. This may be why the whole farce is not known as ‘Prime Minister’s Answers’. There nev‐ er is a straight answer. Especially with the present incumbent and his dodgy relationship with the truth.

Or is Westminster intended as a comedy show? I recently saw the First Minister of Wales sworn in by some‐ body dressed as Santa Claus wearing a judge’s wig. Then there is the Black Rod charade, where members get ex‐ cited like children at a pantomime.

Likewise we have the unconvincing practice of ‘dragging’ the Speaker to the chair. It’s all rather like a badly act‐ ed primary school play. And these are the people who govern our country.

Some of them negotiate with senior politicians in Brussels.

The current government took us out of Europe, mishandled Covid and we are now paying the price in both politi‐ cal and economic terms. Free move‐ ment of people, goods and services around Europe has given way to chaos

at our airports and seaports. The impli‐ cations of a failed health service are potentially fatal, while education, transport, law enforcement and, of course, the economy continue to cause enormous concern.

Each Spanish member in the Congress of Deputies has an individual seat while the person speaking uses a special platform. In the House of Com‐ mons, the 650 members are crammed into a chamber huddled uncomfortably together on long green leather bench‐ es, rather like a Public School assem‐ bly. This probably explains everything.

If you are asking how the UK got into its current predicament, just take a look at the next PMQs ‐ normally on a Wednesday at 1 o’clock pm (mid‐day GMT).

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FEATURE

GO LOCAL THE EURO WEEKLY NEWS has urged its readers to support local businesses in the community by shop‐ ping locally in recent times.

Now things are heading back to normal, we chal‐ lenge you to maintain that habit by supporting local high streets, markets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent busi‐ nesses in your area.

Local businesses make

our villages, towns and cities what they are. They add unique character. They are convenient. And they offer excellent produce from known suppliers. The joy of shopping locally means that independent businesses can support the local community. You may find something a euro or two cheaper online but have you considered where your money is actu‐ ally going?

By shopping locally you’re putting food on a local fami‐ ly’s table and there is noth‐ ing better than giving back to the communities that have given us so much. Lo‐ cal stores support charities and they sponsor local sports teams. In many cas‐ es, they are much more than just a business, they’re a legacy. They may have supported generations of

BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.

the same family. Likewise, brand new local stores and bars may help the genera‐ tions of the future fulfil their dreams and ambitions.

Remember, your local store is going up against multinationals and chains.

They can’t win that battle on their own. So give them your support.

Spending your money lo‐

cally will make a real differ‐ ence to the local economy.

Local businesses recirculate a greater share of every eu‐ ro they receive at local lev‐ el. They create locally owned supply chains and they invest in their employ‐ ees.

So remember.

When you go shopping ‐ go local!

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PUZZLE ANSWERS Thanks for putting the quiz answers in the paper. I was debating whether or not, to stop taking the EWN, as I do not have the facility to check the answers, and I am sure I am not the only one. Time Out is where I start each week, then slow‐ ly read the rest.

Ed Naughton Coin

Dear Leapy We agree again 10 per cent with your article this week. I think you write what most people think but are afraid to speak out about.

Just keep going mate, you are our only hope!

I am worried now be‐ cause my wife Christine is worried about her drinks order ‐ will she be accused of being a racist if she car‐ ries on asking for a vino blanco?

If you are ever in Nerja area, please let us know, we would love to meet you.

Bob and Christine Brown (faith keepers)

Fresh air Hi Leapy, I just want to say how much I look for‐ ward to reading your weekly column.

I recently stayed with a friend who lives in Spain and read it for the first time; she now sends it to me every week on what’s app.

You’re a breath of fresh air in this politically cor‐ rect world, please carry on giving us your opinions in your own honest and forthright style, you’re a legend.

Kind regards Brenda

SOLUTIONS: Are now back in the newspaper.

OUR VIEW UNEXPECTED RESULT LOCAL elections are not always a real test of public opinion on the popularity of the national government but the Partido Popular had a spectacular success in the Junta de Andalucia elections which took place on Sunday June 19.

In 2018, Barcelona born Juanma Moreno became the first Partido Popular (PP) President of the Junta, even though his left-wing opponents the PSOE secured more seats, but Moreno was able to put together a coalition supported by Ciudadanos and smaller parties, allowing him to take power.

In this latest election, there was always an expectation that the PP would secure the largest number of votes, but it was anticipated that Moreno would have to form another coalition possibly with Ciudadanos or right-wing Vox. In the event, he obtained a sufficient share of the votes to win an overwhelming majority which has allowed him to take absolute control of the Junta and whilst Vox made small gains and PSOE small losses, Adelante Andalucia lost 10 of its 12 seats and Ciudadanos was wiped out, losing all 21 of its seats, For an autonomous community that has been so staunchly in favour of the PSOE since the establishment of the Junta in 1978, such an enormous turnaround despite the problems of the PP at national level suggests that the next general election which must take place no later than December 10, 2023 could see some major changes.

We should make it clear that this newspaper does not take a stance as far as Spanish politics are concerned, but believes it useful to readers to explain the current situation as well as alerting them to pointers to the future.

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23 - 29 June 2022 Annie Dabb AS well as the size of their home, pet owners have to consider the care and ne‐ cessities that come with owning a pet. In big cities, there are significantly more people who live with a pet in a small apartment.

Living with an animal of‐ fers companionship and experts suggest that it also offers several health bene‐ fits, such as diminishing stress and stimulating the immune system. However, when deciding whether to get a pet, it’s important to consider how much space and attention certain pets need to ensure that they are happy. Not all pets re‐ quire the same things.

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Pets at home Exotic Animals There are exotic animals that don’t need much space, but require very specific care, experts clari‐ fy. Amongst these pets are small rodents, fish, reptiles and exotic birds. Small ro‐ dents tend to require little space and spend a lot of time in their cage. They are very sociable, affec‐ tionate and sweet, perfect for children.

Many exotic fish require little attention and certain species live compatibly,

however it’s important to keep their aquarium clean.

Dogs and Cats Dogs and cats are the most quintessential pets.

Cats are great for small apartments, especially if provided with toys and scratch posts. However, depending on their age and breed, dogs tend to require a lot more space

and more time and atten‐ tion to make sure they get enough exercise.

Whichever pet you choose, it’s important to take into consideration whether you can provide for it properly to ensure that it is happy and healthy whilst in your care.

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Peugeot 408 secrecy A NEW model is in the pipeline, but very little is known yet about the Peu‐ geot 408 as it is shrouded in secrecy.

As reported on Wednesday, June 15, the new Peugeot 408 is still cloaked in camouflage to hide its details. It contin‐ ues to be subjected to the most severe tests in preparation for its pro‐ duction launch in the au‐ tumn. However, all will be revealed shortly.

This new model may be unexpected, its validation programme follows an extremely precise proto‐ col, including tests on roads and tracks, as well as in the laboratory and on dedicated benches.

The aim, says Peugeot, is uncompromising quality and excellence from the very first units produced.

To achieve excellence, both in terms of perfor‐ mance and quality, the development of a new

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Peugeot 408 subjected to severe tests.

vehicle requires that a whole host of tests and trials be performed on it.

First of all, different simu‐ lations are carried out with the help of highly sophisticated computer programmes, which make it possible to accelerate development while mak‐ ing the best use of re‐ sources.

With these test cars, the new Peugeot 408 has already been driven a to‐ tal of nearly 1,100,000 km in all possible conditions.

Crossing fords, paved, and bumpy roads, gravel, driving in extreme heat

and cold, day and night, everything has been test‐ ed and re‐tested, scruti‐ nised and assessed.

“Our objective is excel‐ lence. We are not only working to test the core technical quality of the new Peugeot 408 but also its customer perfor‐ mance, ie any situation its users may encounter.

For every test, we exag‐ gerate the constraints, on the road as well as in the laboratories and on the test benches,” said the Peugeot 408 Project Di‐ rector, Emmanuel Lafau‐ ry.

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by Mark Slack INITIALLY the advent of electric cars saw existing combustion engine mod‐ els adapted to become EVs. Now we see cars specifically designed as EVs becoming more com‐ mon, and one of the most recent is Kia’s EV6.

Although sharing corpo‐ rate underpinnings with Hyundai and Genesis it feels completely different and has more sporting credentials. It’s a large car too, so it’s no surprise that the interior offers lots of space even though it feels more intimate.

It’s a car come crossover and works well, although to some the rear styling is unconvincing.

‘Pop‐out’ door handles are a stylish feature and the charging socket on the rear corner is much more convenient than those positioned on the wings.

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Kia EV6 - practicality, quality and distinctive styling Kia are not newcomers to EV technology and this shows, the EV6 is a smooth and refined drive with definite sporting pretensions. It looks and feels a quality machine and in basic form comes pretty well equipped with auto lights, LED lighting, auto wipers, au‐ to dimming rear view mirror, h e a t e d f r o n t seats, heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start, smart cruise control, navigation and much more.

Priced from €48,557/ £41,695 there’s a choice of rear or all‐wheel‐ drive, three trim levels and a 77 kwh battery that offers a potential

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328 mile range in rear drive or 314 miles in all‐ wheel‐drive. Opt for slightly less range, but more grip, and the EV6 will get you to 62 mph in a whisker over five sec‐ onds, in rear d r i v e

that stretches to a still impressive 7.3 seconds. The only thing marring proceed‐ ings on the road are the overly fussy bings, and bongs if you step outside the lane keep or other such parameters.

The EV6 can charge from 10‐80 per cent in just 18 minutes, unfortu‐ nately you’ll struggle to find a 350kw charger to

KIA EV6: Has distinctive styling that sets its cars apart from the mainstream.

achieve this undeniably impressive time. The much more common 50

kw chargers will do the same job in just under 1.5 hours, even more common 22kw or 7kw chargers between 7.5 and 9.5 hours. Therein lies the EV problem, which must frustrate manufacturers, the UK’s charging in‐ frastructure is poor un‐ less you’re in London or the southern counties.

A home charger is a must and makes commuting and slightly longer journeys, where thanks to the EV6’s range you can get back home without the need to charge, much more viable.

The EV6 is another ex‐ ample of Kia’s ability to hit the mark in terms of

practicality, quality and distinctive styling that so often sets their cars apart from the main‐ stream.

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SPANISH tennis leg‐ end Rafael Nadal has confirmed his inten‐ tion of playing in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.

The 22‐time Grand Slam champion Nadal confirmed, on Friday June 17, that he in‐ tends to participate in this Ju‐ ly’s Wimbledon tournament ac‐ cording to news sources. His appearance had been in doubt af‐ ter he made his foot injury worse while winning the French Open in Roland Garros.

Immediately after his stunning vic‐ tory, the Spaniard, when asked about SW19 on June 27, responded that if he had to continue having anaesthetic injections in his foot then he would not continue playing.

He suffers from Muller‐Weiss syn‐ drome, a rare degenerative condi‐ tion which affects the bones in the feet.

The 36‐year‐old star has had treat‐ ment for his injury, which has re‐

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NADAL: Has been practising on grass courts in his native Mallorca. duced the nerve pain. This has clear‐ ly given him the necessary inspira‐ tion to keep going.

Nadal has been victorious on two

occasions at Wimbledon, and in a bid to test his fitness, has been practis‐ ing on grass courts in his native Mal‐ lorca.

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Joshua Usyk rematch

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THE highly‐anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for August 20.

After months of specula‐ tion and continuous delays, Anthony Joshua has finally got the rematch with Oleksan‐ dr Usyk. The highly‐anticipated Anthony Joshua fight was confirmed on Sunday rematch with June 19, and ‘Rage On The Red Oleksandr Usyk Sea’ will take place in Jeddah, Sau‐ confirmed. di Arabia on August 20.

When the Ukrainian champion bravely decided to fly home to help defend his country against the Russian inva‐ sion, the likelihood of this bout happening seemed to have disappeared, for the immediate future at least.

Usyk holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts after last September’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium encounter with AJ. “What a roller coaster journey, fighting for the Heavy‐ weight Championship of the World for the 12th consecu‐ tive time” commented the British heavyweight after the bout was announced “Fighting championship level back to back has had its pros and cons, but I decide every day to get stronger, to learn from my experiences and grow,” added Joshua.

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