Cruises have become one of the most popular ways to travel in recent years,w ith Spain one of the biggest Eu ropen destinations to atttract travellers from the UK, the EU and the rest of the world.
CRUISE INITIATIVE: Almeria is working to attract more cruises.
“This fair is important be cause it allows us to check the pulse of the sector and forge links with shipping lines and tourist operators, introducing them to Alme ria province,” he said.
The fair, which is held ev ery two years, is one of the most important in Europe, explained Fernando Gimenez, who heads the Almeria Diputacion’s TourismGimenezdepartment.alsohad words of praise for the Almeria Port Authority. “It meets all the conditions for a cruise ship port of call, backed up by the best tourist offer in Europe,” Gimenez said.
STEAMING AHEAD
“This fair has produced very good results, making it possible to include ports of call not previously present on the Port Gimenezschedule.”wentonto say that the Costa de Almeria
brand had also been able to announce new tourist pack ages.“We carried out intense work, attending meetings with representatives from the main cruise lines, tour operators and specialist tourism media, as well as making other interesting contacts,” he said.
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All of this has the poten tial to bring in a good num ber of stopovers for Almeria during the coming tourist seasons, Gimenez predict ed.
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THE Costa de Almeria brand was in full view at the re cent Seatrade Med cruise industry's trade fair held in Malaga in a bid to promote the area as a popular cruise destination.Theprovincial council’s Tourism Service was includ ed in the fair’s Andalucia section where it was pre sent at the stall reserved for Suncruise Andalucia, the as sociation whose members promote Andalucia as a cruise ship destination.
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TWO of the patrol cars used by Mojacar’s Policia Local now have defibrillators.
They are one of the province’s first local forces to be carry this lifesaving equipment, said the town hall’s Public Safety councillor Maria Luisa Perez.
García highlighted the “ongoing collaboration” with “this association that does so much good for the province” and pledged to continue working to im prove the quality of life of cancer patients and their
On September 15, the president of the Provincial Council, Javier A. García, the president of ARGAR, Rosa María Onieva, and the vice‐president and deputy for Social Welfare, Ángeles Martínez, un veiled the golden ribbon.
families.Rosa María Onieva added: “It is very impor tant to have the ribbon displayed on such an im portant and centrally lo cated building. Our pro jects would not be possible without the Provincial Council. Work ing together, we can make it possible for childhood cancer patients to have a better quality of life.”
THE president of the Provincial Council of Almeria, Javier A. García, has become one of the 50,000 devotees who have so far completed the pilgrimage to the Cristo de la Luz (“Christ of Light”) at the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Ambrox in Dalias, AccompaniedAlmeria.bythe vice‐president, Ángel Esco bar, and the deputies Fernando Giménez, Álvaro Izquier do and José Antonio García, the president walked the 46 kilometres from the cathedral in Almeria city to the sanctuary in Dalias on September 15. They began their journey at 4.30am and were finally welcomed at the end of the day by the mayor of Dalias, Francisco Lirola, who accompanied them into the sanctuary so that they could show their devotion to the Cristo de la Luz.
Officers received training back in June in using the devices, based on guidelines is sued by the European Resuscitation Coun cil (ERC) which are recommended by
Spain’s National Plan for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (RCP). “Evidence shows that most sudden deaths have a cardiac origin, with a higher percentage of survivors when Basic Life Support and Automated External
Defibrillation are applied properly and ear ly,” Perez said. “The participation of the first responders is essential and Policia Lo cal officers are often the first to arrive in an emergency.” Public administrations now
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The president described the experience as “incredi ble” and highlighted the importance of “a tradition that transcends religion.” He encouraged all residents of Almeria to complete the pilgrimage as a “life experience that contributes towards personal growth.”
Personal Childhoodgrowth cancer
promote the use of defibrillators by quali fied, non‐healthcare personnel including the police in emergency situations, using the devices while the medical personnel are on their way, the councillor explained.
Saving more lives
THE Provincial Council of Almeria has once again joined forces with the As sociation of Parents of Children with Cancer of Almeria and Province, AR GAR, to raise awareness about childhood cancer. Until the end of Septem ber, the façade of the Provincial Palace in Alme ria city will display a gold en ribbon as a symbol of the Provincial Council’s commitment to the cause.
ters.The Queen was a family wom an with strong Christian faith. She raised four children in the public eye, eight grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. She also considered voluntary ser vice crucial and forged links with more than 500 charities and pa tronages, with whom she workedQueenclosely.Elizabeth II became woven into the fabric of British life and was a link between 2 billion people in the Common wealth. She will be remembered fondly by the public she served with grace and stoical dedica tion.
ing taken in the state hearse to Windsor, passing her favourite pony, Emma and her corgis, Muick and Sandy. A Committal Service was held at 4pm, before a Private Burial in the evening. The Queen was laid to rest next to her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at St George’s Chapel.
• There will be changes to public life; the Bank of England will create currency bearing the King’s likeness (though currency in circulation will not be affected), the Royal Mail will start producing stamps featuring the King’s silhouette and new postboxes will be marked with the King’s insignia.
Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
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A legacy of service Royal symbolism
Another wrote: “Watching the queen's fu neral on holiday in Spain, has been memo rable beyond words. BBC coverage has been awesome. Proud to be British.”
• A national bank holiday is likely to be declared to mark the corona •tion.King Charles is reportedly considering making changes to the Royal Family, possibly reducing the cost to the taxpayer and opening certain royal residences to the public.
Tributes to the Queen
Aged 25, the Queen Elizabeth changed expectations of a fe male monarch, becoming a ‘working Queen’. In this posi tion, she travelled across the globe, meeting heads of states and acting as a diplomat. She travelled to every corner of the
British expat and brother of football pre senter, Gary Lineker, Wayne Lineker had decked out his bar in Ibiza with Union Jacks as the service was broadcast inside. Holiday makers and local expats gathered to watch the service, drinking in silence with some wearing British themed clothing.
Elsewhere, members of the Spanish Royal Family were in attendance of the ceremony in Westminster Abbey. King Felipe II and his wife, Queen Letizia attended the State Fu neral, along with disgraced former King Juan Carlos, who ordinarily lives in Saudi Arabia. Watchers took to Twitter to express surprise at seeing the monarch and former monarch sitting next to each other.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II ascended to the throne in 1952, in the vastly different postSecond World War period. Having vol unteered driving military vehi cles during the war, the Queen had already proven her deter mination to serve the British public.Following a groundbreaking coronation service, viewed on television for the first time for many across the globe, the Queen was well and truly on the path of a pioneering reign.
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez al so sent his condolences, writing that the Queen “shaped history”.
Royal traditions
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The Royal Family previously issued a statement saying “Deeply saddened by the sorrowful news of the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, your beloved Mother, I would like to offer Your Majesty and the British people, on my behalf and on behalf of the Spanish Government and peo ple, our most heartfelt condolences.”
Rest in Peace ma’am
• The national mourning period ended after the Queen’s state funeral, but the Royal Family will observe another week of mourning until Monday, September 26
• King Charles’ coronation is likely to be held at the start of 2023 in Westminster Abbey, where coronations have taken place for the last 900 years.
THE State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II took place on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey in London. Members of the international community took to social media to express their emotions and pay tribute to the monarch as the service hap pened.Expats across Europe and the world were watching the televised State Funeral on Monday with some British businesses clos ing down for the day and many British ex pats holding their own vigils. Some British owned businesses however remained open to allow people to have a drink in memory of the late Queen.
• The Queen’s eldest son and lifelong heir to the throne, Charles takes over as monarch. He will rule as King Charles III, after being proclaimed King on September 11.
QUEEN: Was a family woman
In other areas across Spain, expats took to bars and cafes to share in the momentous day.Ordinarily bustling, bars in areas with a large British presence had a noticeably som
Commonwealth, received 110 Heads of States and played an active role in British politics, working with 15 prime minis
THE funeral held to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordi nary service as monarch was filled with history and tradition. But what was the meaning be hind some of its most regal mo ments?
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bre atmosphere as funeral proceedings got underway.Oneperson took to Twitter to express
their happiness at the atmosphere: “In Spain watching the funeral of HRH Queen Elizabeth the Second via You Tube
and CNN, so many others also watching on their phones/IPads, such lovely comments from non UK fellow guests”
The Queen´s coffin was draped in the Royal Standard flag, with the imperial state crown, orb and sceptre laying on top, a symbol of the Queen´s powers which were then removed from her coffin in a gesture to signify power shifting to King FlowersCharles.adorned the coffin, in cluding Myrtle cut from a plant grown from the Queen’s wedding bouquet.TheDean of Westminster and the Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service with speeches by the Prime Minis ter and the Secretary General of the Com monwealth. The end of the Service was marked by the Last Post and a nationwide twominute silence. God Save the King was then played. At the end of the ser vice, the coffin was taken in procession before be
THANKS to a grant provided by the Provincial Council of Almeria and another from the Department of Social Ac tion and Innovation , disability charity El Saliente will be able to carry out two new projects: one involving thera peutic robotics and another aimed at improving the care of dependent people.
As part of the activities organised for Euro pean Mobility Week Almeria organised a Cycle Ride on Sunday, September 18
NEARLY 200 people joined Almeria's Sustain able Cycle Ride
CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA is remind ing residents of the need to microchip theirThepets.town hall’s Por Ellos, por Ti, ningun perro sin Microchip (For Them, for You, no dog without a Microchip) campaign aims to register animals whose documentation is not in order, explained Health councillor Ana Mari Castro. Policia Local officers have been present on Cuevas streets since September 19, telling owners that it is obligatory to microchip their dogs once they are three months old or 15 days after they have been adopted. Failure to do so could result in a fine of between €60 and €600.
Chipping in
confirmed that: "I think that activities like this are very interesting to promote, espe cially among children, very healthy sporting values that encourage sustainable mobility, which is the aim of this Mobility Week."
The event consisted of a 10kilometre bike ride through the Vega de Aca to the beach and back, all in a fun family atmosphere.
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The Mayoress also added that in the city "we have more than 80 kilometres of cycle lanes and the City Council will continue to support sustainable mobility, electric trans port and everything that involves the elimi nation of the carbon footprint and the im pact of climate change on cities."
Sustainable Cycle Ride
Both projects will use innovative strategies to help people with disabilities to lead a full life with equal Theopportunities.ElSaliente
Albox innovation
In addition to enjoying the ride, there were various workshops for youngsters and areas for advice and maintenance of bicy cles.The
Mayoress of Almeria, María Vazquez,
Association of People with Disabilities was created in Albox, Almeria, in 1988 with the aim of responding to the real needs of people with disabilities and facilitating their access to employment, which is a key element of their personal independence. The El Saliente Association is committed to using innovation as a strategy for improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
THE Provincial Council of Almeria will begin its programme of family food workshops ti tled Gastroconciencia en familia in Chirivel on October 1, to be followed by others in Sierro (October 8), Rioja (October 15), Fon don (October 29) and Bedar (November 5). The workshops will be given by the Almeria‐born chef Yolanda García.
Corporate Social Responsibility
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The workshops are designed to be fun, in teractive and entertaining for all members of the family local.
They seek to educate local families about
Family food workshops
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In addition, due to the high level among the as piring companies, the ju ry decided to award a special mention to Geri atric Services Almeria (GERIAL).
ters within the province. The prize in each catego ry is €3,000, which will be donated to a local non‐profit organisation. In 2021, the CSR Awards went to Crash Music, Luxeapers and Primaflor.
the use of local foods and their responsible consumption for the preparation of tradi tionalRegistrationdishes. for the workshops is free and can be done at each of the respective town halls.The aims are to promote the traditional cuisine of the province; to carry out sustain able leisure activities that help to preserve tradition and culture; to provide families with alternative ways of occupying their free time; and to promote healthy lifestyles.
EVERY year, the Provin cial Council of Almeria awards several compa nies for their efforts to improve the 103 munici palities of the province on a social, economic and environmental lev
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THE president of the Parlia ment of Andalucia, Jesús Aguirre, visited the Provincial Council of Almeria on Septem ber 19, his first institutional visit since he took on the role in mid‐July. He had a meeting with the president of the Provincial Council, Javier A. García.Both presidents ex pressed their desire to work to gether as “allies” to improve the quality of life of the people in the 103 municipalities of JavierAlmeria.A.
runs.Along the route, which is almost 26 kilometres long, Adif will build ten viaducts, a 290‐metre tunnel, around twenty underpasses, five multi functional crossings, nine overpasses and a pedes trian walkway.
Pulpi-Vera train line
The Provincial Council will be a vehicle for bringing the Parlia ment closer to residents in or
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García congratulated Jesús Aguirre on his appoint men and said that his manage ment of the pandemic in An dalucia as minister of Health was “exemplary” and that he had “earned the respect and affection of all citizens of Alme ria by putting into practice the values of care, kindness and closeness of a family doctor”.
Jesús Aguirre and Javier A. García.
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THE sub‐delegate of the Spanish government in Almeria, José María Martín, who visited the site of the construction work being carried out on the train line between Pulpi and Vera on September 18, highlight ed the “significant progress” being made on the Mediterranean Corri
dor, which is part of the Trans‐European Trans port Network and cross es six EU countries (Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary). “The works are advancing at the nec essary pace for AVE [high‐speed trains] to reach Almeria in 2026,” heMartín,said. who had visit ed the Los Arejos‐Nijar section of the track a few days earlier, was accom panied by Pablo de la Fuente, the deputy direc tor of European Corridor Construction from Adif (the state railway infras tructure company), and Antonio Fernández Liria, the mayor of Cuevas del Almanzora, through which most of the Pulpi‐Vera section of the track
“Almeria has never been as present as it is today on the agenda of the Junta de Andalucia as it is in Parliament.
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der to improve their quality of life,” concluded García.
According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), the VelezRubio earthquake was felt in Albox, Oria and Maria as well as Caravaca de la Cruz, Lorca and Puerto Lum breras.Itwas also perceived to a lesser extent in HuercalOvera and Tijola, together with Totana (Murcia), Ubeda (Jaen) and Jaen City.
Stronger than usual
“Residents, particularly those in twostorey houses, felt it most,” VelezRubio’s deputy mayor Ana Maria Lopez told the Spanish media.
“On the other hand it was hardly noticed in other neigh bourhoods like Topares,” Lopez added.
On Sunday, September 18, Almeria's youngsters enjoyed a morning of face painting, a workshop with fashionable
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character snacks, games with balls and balloons, relay races and traditional games, as well as two large inflatables: glad iator wrestling and a climbing wall.
After getting their strength back after all the fun and games, two food trucks were set up on the Paseo de Almería.
Branches of trees moved in the “strong tremor”, which had also shifted furniture but without causing material damage, she said.
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SOLHEIM CUP: Francisco Garcia and Lis Meins with the prized trophy
Mayoress, Maria del Mar Vazquez, said: "We want to encourage all the people of Almeria to come and participate in all the activities we have for the whole family in terms of environmental awareness and sustainability."
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Weaker than the 5.4 earthquake in the Atlantic registered in February or May’s 5.3 earthquake in the Alboran Sea, the VelezRubio earthquake’s epicentre was only one kilometre below the surface, accentuating its intensity.
Spain currently has 64,000 registered women players but
This is awarded to the win ner of the world’s most impor tant golf tournament for wom en, which is held every two years and pits Europe’s best players against the United States.The next edition will be played in Casares (Malaga) be tween September 18 and 24 nextTheyear.trophy was recently brought to Mojacar by Ana Morena from Alboran Golf and Lis Meins from Aguilon Golf. Mojacar’s mayor Rosa Maria
Cup is a unique opportunity for Spain, and for promoting wom en’s golf,” Garcia Cerda said.
THE Solheim Cup's “ambas sadors” in Andalucia are cur rently travelling through Almeria province displaying the exquisite crystal trophy.
The Solheim Cup, played along the same lines as the men’s Ryder cup, was the ini tiative of Karsten Solheim, founder of PING, the US com pany which manufactures golf equipment. The first tourna ment was played in 1990, after which the Solheim Cup was held each even year until 1990 when the Ryder Cup calendar was amended. Since then, the tournament is held on uneven years, to avoid conflicting events.TheSolheim Cup has been won by the US on 10 occasions and by their European oppo nents on seven.
ALMERIA has been immersed in the celebrations of Euro pean Mobility Week which takes place from September 16 until
Cano and Sports councillor Francisco Garcia Cerda were there to greet them and thank them for displaying the prized trophy. “Hosting the Solheim
Prized trophy visits Mojacar
European Mobility Week will continue until Thursday, September 22, during which two competitions will be held. A drawing competition for 5thgrade primary schoolchil dren and photography competition for all ages for which prizes will be awarded.
A FOURMAGNITUDE earthquake in VelezRubio at 2.26pm on September 15 was also felt in Murcia and Jaen.
Visitors to the event were able to get to know various suppliers of skateboards, scooters, skateboards, bicycles, as well as motorbikes and electric scooters.
Almeria's municipal nursery
In addition to this, there are various andcourses,campaignsawarenessraisingandothertrainingespeciallywithgroupseducationalcentres.
Also present were Colonel Jorge Montero Llacer, who heads Almeria province’s Guardia Force, to gether with a representative from the Policia Na cional seconded to the Junta de Andalucia, Turre’s Policia Local chief and the local head of Proteccion Civil.During the meeting it was agreed that the Guardia Civil’s USECIC public safety unit would provide back up for the Policia Local when fiestas crowds were likely to be at their largest, particularly at the week end.USECIC officers would also help Policia Local offi cers to carry out breathalyser tests on drivers enter ing and leaving the town.
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She asked for “the immediate rectification” of the decision, arguing that otherwise, “the sus tainability of 23,000 hectares of crops in eastern Almeria, which depend directly on this water transfer, will be jeopardised”.
THE Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalu cia, Carmen Crespo, has condemned the deci sion made by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) on September 16 to stop the supply of water for irrigation to eastern Spain via the huge TagusSegura Water Transfer.
Safe fiestas
cross.Although the symbols are aimed at improving road safety among all children and adults, they have been specially designed to help children with autism spec trum disorder (ASD) to cross the road, as these children “respond very well to the symbols, given that they are simplified visual representa tions that help people with communication difficulties to relate to their environ ment”.Thismodel is being imple mented all over Spain as a result of research carried out at the University of Seville, and it has been very well received everywhere it has been implemented so far.
ries out various research initia tives through an agreement signed with the University of Almeria. The aim is to consoli date the area in the manage ment of native plants.
Marin, together with Turre’s mayor Maria Lopez discussed safety measures during the fiestas in hon our of the town’s patron, St Francis of Assisi, which start on September 30 and continue until October 3.
edgeThe Mayoress of Almería, María del Mar Vazquez, high lighted the work of the munici pal nursery during a visit on Sunday, September 18.
Crespo also demanded that the central gov ernment “explain the reason for this decision”, which she called “incomprehensible, unjustified
have the potential to play a di dactic and educational role, bringing it closer to the whole population and especially to schools."TheMayoress added that she was "proud to have so many professionals involved in making Almería a much greener city."
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The area covers over 7,000 square metres, more than half of which is dedicated to the cultivation or production of plants.TheMayoress said: "We as pire to it being a space for the management of native plants and to make gardening more sustainable.""Inaddition we want it to
NIJAS Town Hall has be gun painting visual symbols on zebra crossings near schools in the municipality, indicating that pedestrians should stop, look, wait for the traffic to stop and then
JOSE MARIA MARIN, the central government’s subdelegate to Almeria recently co-presided a meeting of Turre’s Public Safety Board.
The municipal nursery car
and an insult to the farmers in the eastern Alme ria region, who need this water to grow their crops”.“We ask the central government to stop using sectarian politics and to listen to the experts, who can objectively and scientifically determine the volume of water that should be transferred each month,” she concluded.
According to Crespo, this is an “absolutely ar bitrary” decision that “goes against sustainable agriculture in three autonomous communities”.
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ALMERIA highlights the work of the municipal nursery as a source of research and knowl
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AS of Tuesday, September 20, passengers arriving in Spain by air or sea from countries outside the European Union no longer have to present the Spain Travel Health (SpTH) con trol
The leader of the opposi tion also extended his warm wishes to the Queen. The leader of the PP, Alberto
Theform.news was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Monday, September 19, signed by Pilar Aparicio, Spain's Director General of Public Health.
The document was previously required to enter Spain . It contained information related to the traveller´s trip, person al identification, contact and location, and epidemiological data. It also displayed information from a vaccination certifi cate or diagnostic test.
As stated by the health authorities, the move to scrap this document requirement is another step toward: "the nor malisation of international travel, with the least possible im pact on public Temperaturehealth".controls at all airports in the Spanish territo ries, and the mandatory requirement to wear a facemask on flights will remain in force for the time being, however.
No more travel forms
happy birthday, thanking her for “her dedication, her hard work and her solidarity” as she turned 50. He praised her “dedication to service and sense of duty to the country.”
Birthday greetingsQueenLetiziaofSpaincelebratedturning50.
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SPANISH politicians from across the floor wished Queen Letizia a happy 50th birthday. The Queen and for mer journalist turned 50 on Thursday, September 15 and wellwishers were eager to send their congratulations.
The president, Pedro Sánchez, wished the Queen a
Núñez Feijóo, wrote a mes sage on Twitter thanking the Queen for “her exemplary work and her commitment to Spain.”TheQueen received several celebratory messages on so cial media ahead of her big day. Messages included one from the Spanish Agency for Trade and Development who congratulated their distin guished ambassador, thank ing her for being a valued member of their team and representing Spanish trade and business development at every opportunity.
The couple were fre quently out and about to gether at community events with their son Sean and were regular sponsors of charity fundraisers across the Costa del Sol.
ries a sentence of up to 40 years.Following their arrest, John ny and Nicola spent two nights in police custody before ap pearing at a court in Marbella together on Wednesday, September 14. Nicola has since been released on police bail while Johnny is being held at Alhaurin de le Torre prison pendingAccordingtrial. to Europol, Mor rissey helped run the world's largest "Hawala" laundering gang using encrypted codes to move large sums of money, facilitating and financing the criminal activities of the Kina hans and other gangs.
The raid which took place on their Son Sean´s 10th birth day was part of a series of 11 simultaneous Kinahanrelated arrests on the Costa del Sol, in Holland, in Heywood, Greater Manchester and Glasgow.
Costa cash king
The Euro Weekly News will continue to update on this major international news sto ry as it unfolds over the com ing months.
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Another man, a wellknown car dealer established for more than 20 years on the Costa del Sol with a car pound in Mijas, has also been arrest ed.Following the raid, Johnny and Nicola were marched from the property in hand cuffs while police searched their belongings and other properties, allegedly finding large amounts of cash, a ma chete, falsebottomed vehi cles, and documents they say could be important to their case.Electrical devices, including phones, computers, and TVs, were also Officersseized.saythey believe Morrissey could have laun dered up to €200 million dur ing 2020 and 2021 through his Costa del Solbased opera tion. He now faces the risk of being extradited to the US, where money laundering car
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JOHNNY MORRISSEY: Has been jailed pending trial in Malaga province.
JOHNNY MORRISSEY, the re ported head of the notorious Kinahan clan's money laun dering operation in Spain, has been arrested in a dawn raid at his rented El Faro apart ment alongside his wife Nico la after "washing" up to €350,000 A DAY.
During the pandemic as they launched Nero VodkaJohnny and Nicola had be come wellknown for their
The couple´s Nero popup events were credited with helping to revive hospitality across the Costa del Sol dur ing Covid and Nicola was fre quently seen delivering es sential supplies, including food and nappies, to families in need during the pandem ic.
Police claim Johnny ran the operation under the name of his own Gibraltar, UK and Cos ta del Solbased company, NeroTheVodka.news of the enormity of the allegations has sent shockwaves through the inter national community in Spain.
As Johnny awaits trial there is now much speculation about his potential sentence as well as the future for his wife, who herself is on bail, and the impact of these farreaching arrests on their son.
Police from the US, Ireland, Holland and Spain were seen on nightcam footage sur rounding the property before bursting in on Johnny, 62, and his wife, 47, while they slept on Monday, September 12.
FAMILY BUSINESS: The Morrisseys were a big part of the community
staunch support of local chari ties, as well as the individual help they had given to locals struggling during Covid.
Lleó said it was too soon to know the extent of dam age done by the stroke, par ticularly since Pujol has only recently gained full con sciousness.The92‐year‐old was in otherwise good health but will continue receiving re habilitative treatment throughout the coming weeks.Pujol acted as president of Catalonia between 1980 and 2003 and is famed for his strong advocation for Catalan independence.
Energy tax feud
Sánchez’s proposed tax would be levied at 1.2 per cent of profits from all energy companies, while Ur sula von der Leyen, President of the European Com mission only wants to tax 33 per cent of energy companies declaring high profits.
Gamarra insisted that the president, Pedro Sánchez withdraw his energy tax proposal and adapt it to meet the European Commission’s stan dard. Gamarra said that the PSOE’s commitment to high taxes will hit energy consumers hard this win ter.She said the additional government tax revenue will not serve a specific purpose.
NEXT April will mark 50 years since the death of the world famous artist, Pablo Picasso. French and Spanish authorities are gearing up to mark the occasion with an 18‐month long schedule of events celebrating the revolutionary artist’s work and legacy.
A range of contribu tors have prepared exhi bitions which will run from Friday September 23 until 2024, with events scheduled to take place in galleries and public spaces across Spain and France.
The programme will launch with a sculpture exhibition beginning in Madrid.
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However,again.an MRI scan re vealed some residual dam age to the left side of his brain.Doctor, Albert Lleó, was
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FORMER president of Cat alonia, Jordi Pujol, is now in a stable condition after suf fering a stroke last week.
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Pujol has been under the care of Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona since having a stroke on Monday Septem ber 12. He underwent surgery at the hospital to remove a blood clot and is now able to eat, drink and speak
The PP is requesting the government to make amendments to their current proposal.
The artist, who was born in Malaga, became well known for his ab stract style of art. Picas so spent the majority of his adult life living in France, where the other half of the commemora tive project will take place. French Minister for Culture said the event would celebrate Picasso’s ‘inventive and often radical’ style of art. Picasso has become known as one of the most influential artists from the 20th century.
Catalan leader’s recovery Hospital where Pujol received care after his stroke.
A SPOKESPERSON for the Partido Popular (PP), Cu ca Gamarra, has criticised the government’s energy tax plan amid calls from the European Commission to reduce taxes on energy due to the energy crisis and soaring cost of living.
supervising Pujol’s recovery and gave a statement say ing that the former presi
dent would remain under observation in the hospital for several days.
It was after this exchange that Duke Fakir realised the importance of making sure the business and finance side of things were covered.
“I was very interested in fi nance, I would have studied something like that, which I had intended to do as I had
Duke Fakir.
From left to right: Levi Stubbs, Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Duke Fakir and Lawrence and Duke Fakir.
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From left to right: Lawrence Payton, Renaldo “Obie” Benson, Duke Fakir and Levi Stubbs.
Duke Fakir made sure his mother was taken care of as soon as the Four Tops classic “Baby I Need Your Loving” became a hit.
Duke Fakir will be touring the US, Australia, Belgium, England, Holland and other European countries later this year with The Four Tops lat est line up including Lawrence Payton’s son Roquel Payton and Ronnie Mcneir.“After this tour I’m plan ning on stepping away from the stage now that I’ve writ ten my book, which is basi cally a recipe for our upcom ing musical, which I’ve always wanted to do,” stated Fakir.Producer, Paul Lambert who is currently working on The Four Tops stage musical entitled “I’ll Be There”, be lieves their ambitious musi cal has worldwide potential, rivalling musicals such as Jer sey Boys and Mamma Mia.
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“While on a boat travelling there, he heard that a factory in Detroit would take men of any colour on the same pay scale, so he jumped straight into the Detroit river and swam to shore.”
received a scholarship for col lege through basketball, and had always considered busi ness as a possible major, but we started singing just be fore that,” said Fakir.
“I heard a great quote which states: “He has achieved success, who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much”, and that I think summarises Duke to a tee,” concluded Lambert.
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“My mother was still working so I went to Mo town producer Berry Gordy and asked for an advance,” Fakir“Herecalled.saidhe’d think about it and the next day he gave me a cheque for 10,000 dol lars and another cheque for 2,000 dollars to cover taxes.”
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streets of India, until he de cided to move to Canada to look for factory work”.
Duke Fakir’s interest in business and finance led him to fall into the role of the group’s businessman.
at the Cuesta de la Fuente, Mojacar.
2:00.PM Feria del Mediodía will begin, with DJ Robles providing the entertainment. 4:00.PM A dessert competition will be held, with prizes for the three best desserts 5:30.PM Traditional games and snacks for7:00.PMchildren
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LOS CERILLOS are excited to announce they are celebrating their first fiestas From Friday, September 23, until Sunday 25, Los Cerrillos will their patron saint, San Miguel.Berja
from home environment. The support they offer includes physical, emotional, psycho logical and spiritual care from a dedicated multidisciplinary care team. Telephone Support is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
MOJACAR is ramping up preparations in readi ness for the day of celebrations of the Virgin of theOnRosary.October 7, Mojacar invites you to honour their patron saint. Amongst the different activities (to be released shortly) is the most outstanding traditional corri da de cintas de casadas on horseback where the band march with them from the public fountain. A
THE "Maravilloso fue volver" is a review show in the purest musical style
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The show will make its audi ence remember the songs of yesterday fusing them with the most popular themes of today.The show will take place on Friday, September 23 at 9.30pm at the Teatro Cer vantes in Almeria, Calle Poeta Villaespesa 1.
House supports ap proximately 2,000 people at any one time with respite care, home care, sibling support, end of life care and emotional and bereavement support.
itinerary:Friday, September 23
7:00.PM Floral offering to San Miguel will begin at the Ave María 9:00.PM Entertainment by the Trio Sureste11:00.PM
Performance by Sara Ramos Dance Academy will perform 12:00.PM Another performance by the Trío1:50.AMSureste Currucos with chocolate
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The solemn procession of praise to San Miguel Arcangel will start, ac companied by the "Banda de Cornetas y Tambores Nuestra Senora de Gador" (Our Lady of Gador with the Horns and Drums Band)10:00.PM
Hotel AR Golf Almerimar is just a short walk to bars and restaurants on the Marina and is the host location of a Spanish Seniors Open since 2019.Francis
The motorbike ribbon race will start
Performance by singer Eva Collado will perform 12:00.PM Fireworks display to end the fi estas
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6:30.PM The image of San Miguel Arcan gel will leave the Ave María to be taken to the7:00.PMfairgroundsThe Holy Mass in honour of San Miguel Arcangel will be celebrated, presided over by the parish priest of Berja, Antonio Flores, and sung by the Ritmo Flamenco choir8:00.PM
9:15.PM There will be a reading of the proclamation by Jose Antonio Cabrera Lopez9:30.PM
The crowning of the Queen and Ladies of the fiestas 10:00.PM Performance by the Esmeral da Fajardo 11:00.PMAcademyPerformance by 'Dj Lluyo'
ENJOY a golf week charity event in Almeria's Almerimar from Saturday, September 24 until Saturday, October 1
You will enjoy four rounds of Golf at Almerimar comprised of three separate nine holes.
Charity Golf Week
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Francis House Charity Golf Weeks have been played at Almerimar's golf course since 1996 with golfers from many European countries joining in the popular Accommodationevent. is the fivestar Hotel AR Golf Almerimar for 7 nights Bed and Breakfast in a Deluxe Room.
With dreamlike choreogra phies and a cast of artists di rected by Jose Saiz, the audi ence will be able to enjoy more than 100 minutes of an endearing comedy that will pay homage to the great Lina Morgan.TheTeatro Cervantes is a historic theatre, whose con struction lasted from 1886 to 1921. The type of the theater follows the design of the Italian theatres, with a horseshoeshaped seating area. Since its birth it has been the epicentre of Almeria culture, hosting dances, opera, zarzuela, travia ta, plays and a wide variety of shows for all audiences.
Sunday, September 25 12:00.PM Mascot Competition 2:00.PM Midday Fair 'Feria del Medio dia'4:.00.PM
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Town Hall is finalising preparations for the festivities with the following
8:00.PM The celebrations will com mence with the firing of rockets and the ex hibition of San Miguel Arcángel in the Ave María which is the historic building located in Calle Fuente de la Higuera.
across Greater Manchester in cluding Stockport, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Manchester, Salford and Trafford.
Patron Saint of Mojacar PAINTING exhibition by Marijose Gonzalez entitled "Mysteries in colour" from September until October at Municipal Hall
affected by these taxes and what miti gation opportunities are available.
Spain imposes an annual wealth tax, in addition to income and capital gains taxes, which generally hits those with worldwide assets worth over €1 million – there is a personal al lowance of €700,000 plus up to €300,000 for a resident’s main home.
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UK nationals also need to under stand the UK Statutory Residence Test and make sure you apply the rules
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Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning tax ation are based upon our understand ing of current taxation laws and prac tices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek person alised advice.
The State rates range from 0.2% to 3.5%, but they can vary a little across regions.Therates and allowances for Span ish succession and gift tax depend on the beneficiary, where the de ceased and the beneficiary are resi dent, and where the assets are located. Rates, allowances and exemptions vary per region, so seek advice from a local adviser to understand how your family will be affected.
tionals to elect for the law of their country of nationality to apply.
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Tax residency in Spain is not just about day counting. You could be resident even if you do not live in Spain but your spouse and/or minor dependent children do, or if your centre of economic interests is here.
Besides succession and gift tax, you also need to understand how Spanish succession law and its forced heirship regime will affect your family.
Estate planning
You can often use compliant ar rangements to lower taxes on invest ment income, assets, pensions and es tate. Depending on your situation, you may be surprised at how much tax you can save.
Careful and early financial planning can help you make the most of what Spain has to offer. The sooner you car ry out your tax and wealth manage ment planning, the sooner you can re lax and get on with enjoying your new life here. Cross-border wealth manage ment is a complex area, so take special ist advice to secure the best results.
Your savings and investments The sooner you review your sav ings and investments, the better. Make sure they are structured in the most suitable way for your new circumstances and objectives, tak ing your appetite for risk into ac count.British expatriates need to think about currency. Once you are living in Spain and spending Euros daily, keeping savings in Sterling makes your income vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. Look for structures that let you diversify by holding in vestments in multiple currencies, with flexibility to choose the currency of Atwithdrawals.thesame time, you want them to be structured in the most tax-effi cient way for Spain, and to meet your estate planning wishes.
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However, the EU succession regu lation ‘Brussels IV enables foreign na
Pensions are another key issue to consider. There are various options available for UK retirees, but you need to weigh them up carefully, looking at how they work for you and the Spanish tax implications. Seek personalised advice.
Spaincorrectly.residents are liable for Span ish income, capital gains and wealth taxes on worldwide assets and subject to Spanish succession and gift tax rules, as well as annual reporting of assets. Establish how your wealth is
Setting up home in Spain is always a pleasure, whether you plan to live here permanently or enjoy regular visits. You may already have a check list of jobs as you settle into your new home, but it is important to include reviewing your financial planning on that list.
THE Friday Night Dinner and EastEnders’ star Harry Landis passed away at the age of 90, it was confirmed on Wednesday, September
Atherton’s debut came at the age of 13 years and 329 days breaking the record set by Eamonn Collins who appeared for Blackpool at the age of 14 years and 323 days. That game was also a cup game in an Anglo‐Scottish tie against Kilmarnock at Bloomfield Road.
He also appeared in the Hollywood blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow in 2014
Morris in Friday Night Din ner. It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client. Harry you will be sadly missed. RIP.”
“Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr
The Tory MP for West Sussex will face some gruelling challenges set for him and his fellow contestants. An elite team of former British special forces operatives will be joined by ex‐Navy Seals in this no‐holds‐barred show.“Matt impressed ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’ producers when he spoke to them and has now agreed to take part. He is the biggest name to have signed up for the next series and it is a real coup for the show,” a source told one publication.
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The investigation has sparked controversy howev er, with some believing the ban went too far. Former England International Peter Crouch said: “I know it’s only a game and some things are much bigger but imagine all our games went ahead this weekend.“Blackarmbands, silences observed, national anthem, royal band playing etc to the millions around the world watching?“Isn’tthat a better send‐off?”Clubs that are being inves tigated include Sheffield In ternational FC and Byron House, whose game went ahead prompting the Sheffield and District Fair Play League to condemn the “dis respectful and despicable be haviour.”Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA said in a state ment: “There will be an in vestigation into this matter, and these two teams will be dealt with in the strongest possible terms.”
A 13-YEAR-OLD has scored on his debut the same day he became the youngest player ever in the history of British foot ball to play for a senior league side.
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His club called Atherton’s contribution “an amazing debut” as he helped his side secure a 6‐0 victory over Dollingstown in the Northern Ireland League Cup.
Northern Irish schoolboy Christopher Atherton appeared for Glenavon coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute on Friday September 9. However, his record as the youngest footballer was only con firmed on September 14. His appearance breaks a 42‐year‐old record.
‘ CELEBRITY SAS: WHO DARES WINS’ bosses have pulled off a major coup by getting for mer Health Secretary Matt Hancock to sign up for the next series.
They continued, “Matt knows there is a mixed perception of him in the public eye and he wants to go on the show to reveal a differ ent side to himself.”
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as well as Bitter Victory, Edge of Sanity, Ransom, The Informers, Private Pot ter, Dunkirk and Operation Bullshine.Healso made a number of brief appearances in Eas tEnders as Felix Kawalski, in the Avengers and Casualty. Although he retired some years ago the Friday Night Dinner star will be fondly remembered for his comedic acting ability.
SEVERAL football clubs are reportedly under investiga tion after going ahead with lower league matches de spite a blanket ban following the death of the Queen.
Landis starred in a num ber of movies, but was per haps best known for his role as grumpy Mr Morris in the Channel 4 sitcom, Fri day Night Dinner.
14.His agent Sharry Clark Artists wrote on Facebook: “Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.
Channel 4 chiefs will make 43‐year‐old Han cock the first‐ever serving MP to appear on the popular show.
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” The leader of the Moderates, Ulf Kristers son, is tipped to be next Prime Minister after fin ishingSomethird.groups expressed concern at the SD’s in creased representation in parliament, including the Swedish Committee Against Antisemitism who highlighted the par ty’s previous ambiguity over whether Jews can be Swedish or not.
Betty ment.maliseTheDemocratsModerates,whotheconsiststakesecuredtheperinParty49.8blocdefeatDemocrathersonter,SWEDEN’SHendersonPrimeMinisMagdalenaAndersresignedfollowingelectionloss.Andersson’sSocialPartyconcededtoaright‐wingofpartieswhowonpercentofthevote.TheSocialDemocratremainsthelargestgovernmentwith30centofthevote,butright‐wingcoalitionenoughseatstopower.Theright‐wingcoalitionoffar‐rightparty,SwedenDemocratswillgovernwiththeChristianandLiberals.coalitionisyettoforaplanforgovern
The SD was created out of neo‐Nazi groups in the 1980s, but has since tried to distance itself by ex cluding racists and taking on an ‘open Swedishness policy’ in the ethnically diverse nation.
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Jimmie Åkesson, SD leader, said it was now time to “Make Sweden good again.
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THE Finnish President, Sauli Niinisto, has announced that the country will be making it harder for Russians to gain visas through ownership of property. Until now, property ownership has been used to approve tourist visa applications. Finnish authorities are concerned about Russian acquisition of properties with military and strategic value.
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THE Norwegian government has announced the closure of several embassies and a consulate from 2023. Embassies in Sri Lanka, Slovakia, Madagascar and Kosovo will close, to be replaced with different consular services, including homebased ambassadors. Some embassies will receive more staff in an effort to better address demand.
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THE news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was received by many in Ireland with sadness. Irish leader, the Taoiseach, Micháel Martin said that Irish people had a fondness for the Queen. He described her 2011 visit as a watershed moment in the history of relations between the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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A BELGIAN airline has added nearly 40 new destinations for travellers to southern Africa. The destinations are all accessible by direct flights from Air Belgium. The airline is working in partnership with South African network, Air Link which will operate Air Belgium domestic flights within South Africa and flights to neighbouring countries.
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OFFICIALS at Lviv airport have announced that the airport will be the first to resume commercial activity. The main concern in reopening is safety, with Ukrainian ministers requesting back-up security forces including from the UN to allow the airport to reopen. Wizz Air removed a stranded aircraft from the airport this week.
THE Portuguese housing market is experiencing a boom as prices are driven up by wealthy American businesspeople taking advantage of the current strong position of the dollar. Prices have been soaring throughout the Algarve, hitting record sums of up to $40 million. Average prices are up to 80 per cent higher than last August.
A SNAP election is due to take place on September 25 due to a government political crisis which saw Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, resign. Polls are predicting a win for the centre-right coalition which contains the far-right, previously fascist Brothers of Italy party. Giorgia Meloni admires Hungary’s leader, Orbán, who opposes gay rights and immigration.
Airport reopens
PROTESTS were staged across Denmark after a body set up by the ruling Social Democrat party recommended a hijab ban in Danish schools. The group’s aim of the proposal is to prevent ‘honourrelated social control’. The report also called for Danish language classes and more comprehensive sex education in schools.
VODAFONE has announced the introduction of ‘network slicing’ for the first time in the Netherlands. It is the first telecoms company to allow the technique. ‘Slicing’ works by allowing enterprise customers to access Vodafone’s wider mobile network in business operations. The policy has been tested in Norway and Austria.
Human rights
THE German Interior Ministry has ordered a group of male ‘rockers’ to disband due to links with organised crime and reports of violence. Police raided United Tribuns members’ addresses in an effort to ban the 1,700-strong group. Members have previously been convicted with sexual crimes, human trafficking and attempted murder.
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THE new Swedish government is expected to comply with Turkey’s demands to allow them into the international defence bloc. The electoral success of right-wing Swedish Democrats could mean compliance with demands such as the extradition of alleged Kurdish terrorists wanted by Turkey. Sweden is the newest prospective member of NATO.
A EUROPEAN Court order will force France to reconsider the repatriation requests of two refugee women who left the country in 2014 and 2015 to join IS in Syria and Iraq. The European Court of Human Rights said that the women are entitled to human rights protections due to their French citizenship.
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Let’s hope this false, misdirected po litical marketing becomes so obvious that something is done about it.
Gratified to see literally hundreds of folk on social media are complaining about the shortage of different British cultures on display during the public lamenting of Queen Elizabeth. Even more are beginning to voice their dis satisfaction at the dysfunctional casting in a whole host of commercials being shown on British television.
Interesting to also note that the Labour party’s governmental leader ship in the seventies was ultimately la beled as ‘The Dark Ages’ and at the end of their Blair/Brown era their Chancel lor left a note for his successor declar ing that there was ‘no money left’ –Just saying!
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STRANGE to look back and realise that I have actually been a follower of spiritu alism my entire life. Well not quite all of it; the experience began to emerge when I was around four years of age.
petrified (I was after all only
four). I quickly thrust my head back down under the covers. After a few minutes I warily reemerged and peered once again to the bottom of the bed –the vision had disappeared.
I truly don’t know how else to describe it. Shimmering white and serene, wearing a robe with a head covering, similar to those worn in the Middle East, it simply stood, half turned toward me, without making a Utterlysound.
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My family, without Dad of course, who was driving a tank against Rommel at the time, had returned from our war time evacuation to my grandparents’ home, which had mirac ulously survived the bombing.
simple common sense.
Mum and I had our own bed room, containing a large double bed which we shared together. One night, with Mum softly dozing beside me, I suddenly awoke. For some obscure reason I found myself slowly raising my head above the blanket, my sleepy eyes immediately focused on the ap parition standing at the bottom of my bed.
The next day I couldn’t wait to tell Mum and the family what I had seen. Somewhat to my surprise, they all poo poo’d my experience.’ Ah, they chided amusingly; ‘you probably saw the firelight flickering, or the moonlight coming through the window.’
To my true surprise, no one believed me, and they subsequently all soon for got but I never have. I still remember as if it were yesterday. Pictures of Christ, which I observed later in life, were often very similar. And so my spiritual reality materialised. It has nev er left me.Ibelieve we all experience be tween 500 and 700 lifetimes on this earth and are steered by the teachings and knowledge we have gained in pre vious manifestations. If we feel some thing is wrong or right, or we suffer from claustrophobia or a fear of being crushed into the mud by stampeding horses, they are all the result of experi ences in a past existence. Think about it
New Zealand’s island location and a duopoly of supermarket companies has exacerbated the food price issue in the country. August’s rise in food prices marks the highest annual increase in this indicator since the global financial crisis hit in 2009. Food staples have risen in cost, including toma toes, by 162 per cent.
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THE German government has seized control of Russian oil giant, Rosneft’s German subsidiary, including 3 refineries. The refineries will be placed into a trusteeship until a European partial embargo on Russian oil the end of the year. Rosneft is Germany’s largest crude oil processing facility, with capability to process 12% of the country’s oil.
THE World Bank has issued a warn ing about a potential global recession. The financial institute issued the warn ing in response to central banks simul taneously raising interest rates to com bat spiralling inflation rates.
NEW British Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, faces mounting pressure to deal with a plethora of economic issues. The new government last week announced a £2500 cap on annual household energy bills but faces a continued economic downturn, including projected losses from an additional public holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
ZAMBIA: Is facing an economic crisis
The group of economists works on behalf of charity, Debt Justice, which has announced its report before in ternational negotiations on debt re structuring begin at the end of September. Key attendees of the fi nancial restructuring talks will be rep resentatives from Chinese, British and French governments. Fourty six per cent of Zambia’s debt is owed to private creditors, such as company BlackRock, 22 per cent, to China, 8 per cent, to other governments and
INFLATION is hitting con sumers hard in New Zealand. Food prices in the island nation rose 8.3 per cent during the month of August, which is the biggest rise in prices in 13 years.
entirely.Afurther two-point increase in inter est rates might be required to bring in flation down, but believes that this would trigger a global recession. The bank projects that this 2 per centin crease in interest rates would cause GDP growth to freeze at 0.4 per cent per capita, defined as a global reces sion.To combat a recession, the bank suggested that policymakers should at
MORE THAN 100 economists and academics have signed a letter to the creditors’ negotiating committee for Zambia asking it to write off a large portion of the country’s debt.
The objective of the latest World Bank report is to avert the risk of a global recession while bringing infla tion rates back under control. The re port looks to data from previous reces sions.
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THE pound sterling is expected to coninue its declice for the third consecutive week. The cause of the fall is low UK retail sales, amid the worsening cost of living crisis. The Pound to Euro exchange rate plummeted to just 1.1433 on Friday September 16. The decline marks a fresh 37year low against the Dollar.
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THE owner of sportswear equipment and clothing brand, Patagonia, announced on Wenedesday, September 14 that he is giving away the com pany and its profits to fight cli mate change. The 50 year old company is worth around $3 billion.Patagonia’s billionaire own er, Yvon Chouinard, an nounced the redirecting of profits to fight the climate cri sis. Changes include the dona tion of 98 per cent of the com pany’s stocks to an NGO called Holdfast Collective which fights climate change. The remaining 2 per cent of stock will be placed in a trust to protect the company’s values.
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18 per cent to international institu tions.The IMF approved a loan of $1.3 billion to Zambia at the start of September after it defaulted on its $17.3 billion of external debt. Zambia has been forced to slash its public spending budget including on health care which it has cut by one fifth to balance its budget. The result is poor er public health, requiring further loans to resolve.
CHINESE retail sales surpassed financial experts’ expectations after growing by 5.4 per cent in August against a projected growth rate of 3.5 per cent Industries experiencing growth included car and food sales. Industrial production is also up by 4.2 per cent, beating expectations of 3.8 per cent. However, the property market suffered a decline due to poor demand and extreme weather.
Zambia is at the point of economic collapse after multiple crises ravaged the economy. The country’s econo my has been hit by corruption scan dals, the pandemic and high interest rates on loans. As a result, the group headed by Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs, and Jayati Ghosh Jawaharlal Nehru University have asked creditors to offer the na tion debt relief measures including a debt payment waiver until 2023.
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prevent creditors from profiting from economic turmoil. Indeed, large loans from private companies and the IMF extend periods of economic downturn for indebted countries by design, due to cripplingly high inter est rates. Meanwhile, creditors such as BlackRock in Zambia profit up to 110 per cent on loans from debt in terest.Several other countries including Chad and Ethiopia will ask for debt relief measures, during financial re structuring talks.
Inflation in New Zealand has reached 7.3 per cent, conforming with the global tendency of rising inflation. As in other nations, the rise is being attributed to the en ergy crisis due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, supply-chain issues and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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According to one publication, The Royal Family contribute a net average of £2.5billion per year to the UK economy with the largest share of this figure attributed to the boost in tourism.
The Bank said that synchronised in terest rate increases by banks aiming to combat inflation might not be suffi cient to bring it down to the pre-pan demic rate. The Vice-President of the World Bank said that the simultaneous nature of the interest rate increases had the potential to steepen the eco nomic crisis by reducing consumption
The World Bank said that much of the world was experiencing the sharpest economic downturn since the 1970s. A moderate hit to the economy could now trigger a global recession. A spokesperson for the institution said “Global growth is slowing sharply, with further slowing likely as more coun tries fall into recession”. This would have calamitous results for the economies of developing countries.
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tempt to boost production, which would drive a demand in consumption and stimulate economies worldwide. The bank believes that current policies of reducing consumption will further stall economic growth.
The company has had a pro gramme called the ‘1% for the Planet Scheme’ since the 1980s which has raised $140 billion to be donated to climate organi sations. The company’s yearly profits will now be used to combat climate change.
The World Bank warns about global recession
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When asked about a cap on gas prices, Christian Linder said: "We have developed this commission, but proposals within the federal government are also being considered further, so it has not been completely outsourced."
ing that public money is spent as wisely and efficiently as possible, and to making Royal finances as transparent and comprehensible as possible.Itwillbe interesting to see if the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II will have an impact on this income.
BIRDLIFE, ECOS, T&E and WWF have left BEUC, an EU Sustainable Finance Plat form, formed by a group of experts from public and pri vate bodies, academia and the business world that ad vises the European Commis sion on all its projects in this area. The organisation is made up of 45 consumer or ganisations from 32 coun tries.
rate of euros to dollars has also been falling 0.4 per cent eachTheday.bank said that reces sion was likely due to "unfa vorable developments in the gas market", due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent closing down of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. Gas shortages are disrupting German in dustrial production, despite industry leaders’ attempts
RECESSION LOOMS FOR GERMAN ECONOMY.
The average royal upkeep per an num costs UK taxpayers around £500M (€570M), but Brand Finance estimates that the monarchy con tributes £2.5 billion (€2.8 billion) to the British economy in the same pe
SPANISH energy company Repsol has abandoned the bid for Italian energy compa ny PLT Energia, valued at €1 billion. PLT Energia is dedi cated to the gas.thebiomassofconstructiondevelopment,andoperationwind,photovoltaicandplants,aswellassaleofelectricityand
On Monday, September 19, the German stock mar ket index, DAX 30 lost al most 1 per cent during trad ing hours. The exchange
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The House of Windsor is estimat ed to earn hundreds of millions for the British economy every year, with Frogmore House and Windsor Castle selling approximately
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The minister also said that the Federal government had es tablished a commission tasked to slow down the growth of gasTheprices.German government has already recommended citi zens try to reduce the consumption of electricity, water and gas during winter.
DESPITE the horrendous floods, Pakistan's Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, confirmed he will not deviate from his obliga tions.On Sunday, September 18, the Finance Minister told press: “The path to stability was narrow, given the challenging envi ronment, and it has become narrower still.”
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Pakistan will 'absolutely not' default on debt
426,000 tickets between April 2021 and March 2022.
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TRAVELLERS from all over the world head to the United Kingdom every year purely to see royal land marks, attend royal events and visit historical sites.
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He added that he was still awaiting recommendations from a group of experts.
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THE Finance Minister for Germany explained that he was still looking at ways to ensure gas prices remained affordable for the people in his country.
riod.The Royal Family confirmed that the Monarchy has sometimes been described as an expensive institu tion, with Royal finances shrouded in confusion and secrecy.
FORMER goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to be the new brand ambassador of XTB (XTrade Brokers), joining a line of international figures including coach José Mour Casillas'inho. campaign launches on September 20 on online media and then on TV from October 3.
SANTANDER Bank allegedly hired a law firm over the summer to investigate the visit of a group of bank em ployees to a strip club in Lon don after a day of meetings to find out whether younger workers were pressured to attend.
Keeping gas affordable
“But if we continue to take prudent decisions – and we will – then we’re not going to default. Absolutely not.”
THE German national Bundesbank announced that it expects the German economy to shrink during the fourth financial quarter. Bundesbank declared that an economic recession was increasingly likely in Eu rope’s largest economy.
Royal Estate admission income sat at £49.9M (€56.9M) in 201920 but this is only part of the royal family’s contribution, according to one report on Monday, September 19.In a year, sales made at the gift shops from the royal collection made £19.98M (€22.8M).
to end dependence on Rus sian gas. Bundesbank sug gested that rationing could be avoided, but companies need to reduce production. Bundesbank expects to in flation to continue soaring, reaching double digits in 2023.Bundesbank’s projection accords with forecasts by other German economists from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
The Finance Minister added: “Yes, there has been a substan tial loss to the very poorest people and their lives will never be made whole again."
"But in terms of servicing our external and local debt, and being micro macroeconomically stable, those things are un derThecontrol.”devastating floods have killed more than 1500 people, have affected 33 million Pakistanis and created billions of pounds worth of damage.
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The royal landmarks and the roy als themselves bring in an enor mous amount of wealth for UK tourism but does it cost the UK tax payer more for the royals' upkeep?
BANCO Sabadell (SAB) is re portedly not interested in selling UK subsidiary TSB, ac cording to the Spanish bank's top executives, fol lowing a news article about a possible Sabadellbid.CEO César GonzálezBueno affirmed that although pleased with initiatives to buy it, they had no intention of selling.
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Being physically active can also delay the onset of arthritis‐related disability and help people with arthritis manage other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
When starting or increasing physical activi ty it is best to start slow and pay attention to how your body feels. People with arthritis may take more time for their bodies to ad just to a new level of activity.
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Add activity a little at a time (such as five minutes extra) and allow enough time for your body to properly adjust to the new lev el before adding more activity.
If you are not active, start with a small amount of activity, for example, three to five minutes twice a day.
Your arthritis symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, and fatigue, may come and go and you may have good days and bad days. Try to modify your activity to stay as active as possible without making your symptoms worse.
It is best to choose gentle activities that are easy on the joints like water‐based activi ties, gentle walking or cycling. These activi ties have a low risk of injury and do not twist or put too much pressure on the joints.
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LIVING with arthritis isn’t easy and carrying out simple, everyday tasks can often be painful and However,difficult.thereare many things you can do to live a healthy lifestyle.
For goodness sake, they are adults who are continuing into further education.Welcome to the real world where as we ma ture we are confronted with often dreadful ex periences and so need to develop an ability to cope. Are students to be wet nursed throughout life?It’s just one long Groundhog Day of April Fool’s headlines isn’t it? Who runs these universi ties?
It would have been sensible to each have just one channel totally dedicated to the death of the Queen and allowed the public to make up their minds if they wanted to watch any thing else instead of filming a 12 hour queue and talking to randoms about why they made the journey. Once the first person answered more or less every answer would be the same. .
REPORTS that Manch ester Metropolitan Uni versity issued trigger warnings over ‘graphic’ miracles ‘ghoulish’ tales of a mummified hand said to have divine heal ing powers explored in its history module is noth ingNextnew.they’ll be putting a warning for these snowflakes on Tom and Jerry! Maybe the hand could perform another miracle and insert a brain into the empty heads of these numpties, staff and students alike. Are medi cal students given trigger warnings about graphic and upsetting (real life) scenes?
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Funny how students can be upset about events over 1,000 years ago, yet be unfazed about the horrors going on today. Don’t they read the news?
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Then there’s the whole Harry and Megan nonsense where 'experts' were just saying what they wanted about them by saying things like the Queen wouldn’t have liked this or the new King had done that without having to veri fy any of it is lazy- journalism in my opinion.
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Then there were the collectors of Royal memorabilia who had houses full of the stuff and just the fact they had all these cups, saucers, hats, scarves and tons of other things they shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a mi crophone or camera.
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It was obvious that the whole of the world media would be covering the event. I’m not sure how the rest of the world covered it be cause I only watched the UK coverage. For the first couple of days I watched a lot of it and it was all very respectful and many famous and really well known people who had known her wereUnfortunatelyinterviewed.after that it became a bit less interesting and seemed that the media was just padding out hours and hours of coverage and asking people to send in their thoughts and if they had ever met her and what happened when they did.
And before they even start, prospec tive students should be warned that spending three years and £27,000 on a potentially worthless university educa tion may be very upsetting indeed.
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Also, after a couple of days, I was question ing the necessity to totally disrupt every TV sta tion’s schedule. Of course, things needed to be respectful but BBC has many channels - BBC1, 2, 3, and 4, News and Parliament plus the red button. ITV also have loads, C4 too.
They sent camera crews all over the country to interview these people and, of course, nearly all these people were not used to speaking to the media and, to be honest, just mumbled their way through the interviews.
AS a 73-year-old I have only really known one monarch, Queen Elizabeth. 70 years is a very long time. In my opinion she was utterly bril liant and it really made me sad when it was an nounced she had died. I will miss her.
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argue Putin has been pushed into support ing a referendum by NATO, the majority view in the west is that this continues to be another in a never-ending list of PR manouevres by the Kremlin.
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However, in reality Russia shares land borders with 14 countries and only five of them are NATO members, ac counting for just one sixteenth of Russia s border.
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Next came the claims that he is “liberating” Ukraine from neo-Nazism- despite the country´s leader being Jewish himself. The Russian leader has also claimed that NATO has forced his hand by encircling Russia and taking on new members from bordering countries.
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AS RUSSIA reportedly gears up to back an express refer endum into annexing sections of Ukraine, the world waits to see if Russia’s president is finally capable of holding a clean, unbiased election.
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SO, the hugely overpaid seat warmers in government ad vise that we cannot yet again afford to give those parasitic pensioners a de cent rise just because they paid 35 to 40 years for those pensions?Sunakthrew away billions so welloff people could eat and drink out cheaper at the far too many such places who are now saying they will go under unless the government chucks a few hundred billion more theirBritainway. has probably the worst state pensioners of any western nation, even when they quote the higher figure when most like me get the pittance lower fig ure. And they want it even lower so heat or eat be comes "die you old b******s"………
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As someone who will be 70 in February next year, the same amount of time she was on the throne, I feel ratherAlsohumble.watching her coffin on TV leaving Buckingham Palace for the journey to Westminster Hall at precise ly 2.22 the date of my birth day made me feel even more humble having served her majesty for 38 years as a paramedic in the NHS.
Among Putin’s many claims since embarking on his aggression towards UK Ukraine came his argument that he was simply repositioning troops as he amassed sol diers on the Ukraine border.
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The campsite has direct access to the beach via a private path and also of fers its own surf school with classes and equip mentLoredohire.is located to the east of the bay of San tander in the municipality of Ribamontan al Mar, some six kilometres from the municipal capital, Car riazo.The excellent natural environment that the mu nicipality enjoys has made it an important tourist attraction, al though agricultural activi ties have not been com pletelyLoredoabandoned.andSomo are the two towns with the highest number of tourist establishments.
ARE you in north Costa Blanca and just passing through?Ifyou are looking for a caravan plot just for a night Castalla has the perfect spot!From the A7 take exit, 468/469 (depending on di rection) follow the CV815 to Castalla. Once there, fol low signs to the Sports Cen tre (Centro Deportivo).
IN the northwest region of Spain lies Galicia along the Atlantic coastline. It’s one of the top seafood regions in Spain and borders both the Cantabrian Sea and the AtlanticCampingOcean.Santa Tecla is located in A Guarda which is one of the most important touristic areas in Galicia due to its archaeological and landscape relevance.
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Santa Tecla campsite is located on the slopes of the Monte Santa Tecla, right in the estuary of the Mino river, which is a natural area protected by Natura 2000.The mouth of the river forms a delta and is consid ered one of the most important wetlands on the Iberian Peninsula, with the confluence of both ecosys tems, fluvial and maritime.
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Open all year round and a twominute walk to the centre you can find a laun derette, shops and a petrol station.
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The city was a favourite summer resort for King Alfonso 13th which brought about a boom in architecture and the de velopment of Santander as a beach resort still popularToday,today.Santander is a charming, modern city with a rich cultural and historic heritage and sea side elegance. One of the most beautiful cities in Spain and a privileged destination for a holiday at the beach.
A Guarda has been designated a European Destina tion of Excellence (EDEN) by the European Commis sion.Its economic activities range from farm smallhold ings through to rabbit breeding and free range poul try. Fishing has layed an important role in the munici pality over the centuries, and although most of the fleet is engaged in deep sea fishing there are also coastal fishing boats to be seen.
For travels further afield, Camping Derby Loredo is a smart pick, as the site is located under half an hour’s drive from central Santander and its ferrySantanderport. officially be came a city in 1755, thanks to the king Ferdi nand 6th. In 1833 the Spanish territorial reform gave Cantabria an admin istrative centre for the first time in its history, and in 1983 the Spanish ‘province’ of Santander became the Autonomous
Famous for its lobsters the town has some of the best sea food restaurants in Spain.
In La Guardia, the summers are short, hot, and mostly clear; the winters are very cold and partly cloudy. It tends to stay quite dry all year round.
region of Cantabria.
The spaces just outside the Sports Centre are not the most exciting but for on ly €3 a night (including wa ter and electrical facilities) you can’t complain.
Camping Derby Loredo in Cantabria offers views of blue waters and a qui et sandy beach over a kilometre long.
BEAUTIFUL AREA: Cliffs off the Santander Coast.
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decade flaps have come on in leaps and bounds.
Rabbits are generally quiet pets, and their care is fairly straightforward with daily feedings and regular cleanings.
Rabbits'health.teeth are con stantly growing and need to be continually worn down by eating.
They often form close bonds with their owners and like to be around them. Some rabbits are okay with being picked up, but much prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground.
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Rabbits need to eat small amounts frequently. Approximately 30 feeds, of 2g to 8g of food, each day
With so many prod ucts on the market, where do you begin looking?Microchip cat flaps work with all common microchips and can be fitted in any window, wall, or door, and is great for preventing stray animals from en tering your home.
ing on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years.
A PET door is an ultimate convenience for both pet owners and animals. It allows pets to enter and leave as they please and minimises the need for pet owners like you to let the pet outside man ually.Italso reduces un wanted behaviour such as barking when left out side and scratching on doors.Inthe case of bad weather, a pet door also helps guarantee that your pet outside will safely get back in the house.The invention of the cat flap is commonly at tributed to Sir Isaac Newton. He is said to have come up with the idea of the cat flap after his cat kept opening the door to his darkened lab oratory and letting in light.Sir Isaac Newton’s cat flap was said to have been a simple hole in the door but in the last
ROBOT dogs are de signed to be used for military missions, al though they are not too far away from being put to use as guide dogs for blindSoftwarepeople.and artificial intelligence can be changed so that the dog can be adapted to what ever mission it is put to.
“It even incorporates a dog lead as if it were a real dog,” he added.
The robot dog created by Spain’s Bumerania Robotics has 14 builtin cameras and is capable of climbing stairs.
It also identifies pedes trian crossings and other road signs, as well as a car approaching at high speed. “A blind person can indicate an address and the robot dog will take you to the site safe ly,” explained the owner of Bumerania Robotics.
PET RABBITS: Form close bonds with their owners.EWN
The guide dog project is being developed in partnership with the University of Alicante (UA).They have now devel oped a system so that the cameras are able to read the visual signals of traffic lights identifying if they are red, amber or green.
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there is plenty of leg and headroom in both front and rear with extremely comfort able, multi‐adjustable seats. Depending on what you’re driving it’s not unusual for people to engage you in con versation, but it’s rare when you’re asked what the car is because it’s so new. It also draws the eye because it has an impressive look and stance and as mentioned earlier some people did mistake it
The luxury arm of Hyundai.
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driving Emissions:(WLTP)241 g/km (WLTP)
Engine: 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol de veloping 300 bhp
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Genesis GV80 - style, presence and comfort
that encompasses such items as LED lighting, intelligent cruise control, power ad justable steering wheel, navi gation with premium sound system and connection for Apple Car Play and Android Auto, auto dimming mirrors and a host of other items in cluding comprehensive safety technology. As you might ex pect with such a large vehicle
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Model: Genesis GV80
detail touches from quilted stitched seating to slim linear airThevents.GV80
EARLIER this year I sampled the then new Genesis G70 saloon, closely followed by the GV80 SUV. The GV80 has the same styling cues as the sleek saloon models but just in larger, bolder form. Gen esis is the luxury arm of Hyundai which in turn, of course, owns Kia. Hyundai has managed to successfully build separation between Hyundai and Kia but with Genesis it’s a luxury brand and is a distinctly separate brand.With more than a touch of the Bentleyesque about Gen esis styling they have the abili ty to immediately make you feel that you are in something rather upmarket and special. There is a real feeling of quali ty in everything you can see and touch with some splendid
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tions are avail able between five and seven seats. On the road it’s a quiet and refined performer with more than sufficient pull when required. It’s no Range Rover Sport so don’t expect agile handling, that said for such a large machine it is sur prisinglyStandardaccomplished.equipment levels are good with a basic spread
for a Bentley. Praise indeed! For a manufacturer to es tablish itself in the premium sector, when they are known for vehicles of a lower price point, it is far from easy as his tory has shown. I think Gene sis stands a real chance of be ing with us for the long term. The GV80 may not rewrite the automotive rule book but it’s got style, presence and enough creature comforts for continent crossing relaxation.
Gears: 8-Speed automatic
Performance: 0-100 kmh (62 mph) 7.7 seconds
Economy: 10.8l/100km (26.1mpg) Combined
Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in oth er markets.
The software develop ment specialists at ampli mind concentrate on strategic applications and
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AS announced by Audi on Tuesday, September 13, Lufthansa Industry Solu tions, an IT service provider and subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, and Audi, have announced the launch of their joint venture under the name ‘amplimind’.Thecompany was founded in July. Opera tions will commence at the end of 2022 and are intended to accelerate the digital transformation of both Audi AG and the mobility industry.
As the former CEO of a digital subsidiary of Audi, Bettina Bernhardt has many years of experience in the potential for digital business.
consulting services in the fields of IT security and cloud platform develop
ment.Specialists look forward to a ‘remote‐first’ hybrid working model in the young company. The of fices at the headquarters in Munich Airport and Norderstedt serve as pro ject areas for collabora tive work, exchange, and creativity.Atamplimind, the teams are self‐organised and network‐based, the working models are flexi ble, and the methods are agile. The company is geared towards innova tive and sustainable tech
nologies and methods, such as green IT and green coding.
COMPANY LAUNCH: The amplimind team.
Audi and Lufthansa joint venture
