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Anna Ellis NERJA, the enchanting coastal gem, has once again taken centre stage as the backdrop for an exciting new cinematic venture. ‘After the Summer’, a film directed by the Andalucian visionary Yolanda Cen teno, features a starstudded cast, includ ing the illustrious Juan Diego Botto and the captivating Alejandra Jimenez. Pictureperfect landscapes have played a pivotal role in bringing this film to life. El Chorrillo Cove and the sunkissed Calahonda Beach, along with the old N 340 road that winds from Nerja to Tor rox, serve as the canvas upon which this cinematic masterpiece is painted. The allure of Nerja’s natural beauty once again captivates audiences and filmmakers alike. Nerja has always been a favoured des tination for production companies, and it’s easy to see why. Its picturesque landscapes and wel coming community offer the ideal back
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drop for both series and movies. In fact, you won’t have to wait long for more cinematic wonders to unfold, as two ad ditional productions are already in the works for the coming months. But the magic of Nerja doesn’t end with the films. Soon, a group of British location scouts
will embark on a fascinating journey through Andalucia, organised by the An dalucia Film Commission and Turismo Andaluz. Their adventure will take them to Cor doba, Sevilla, Carmona, and in Malaga, they’ll have the pleasure of exploring the captivating towns of Nerja and Frigiliana.
Coastal walk Image: Ayuntamiento de Vélez-Málaga / Facebook
THE Coastal Path in Velez Malaga is rapidly evolving, with exciting developments that have transformed the landscape in recent months. From the picturesque stretch connecting Chilches to Benajarafe to the east ernmost part extending in to Torrox, this enchanting pathway is flourishing. Most recently, a brand new section, spanning nearly 800 metres, has been unveiled to the pub lic. This segment gracefully weaves its way from the end of the El Cañuelo ur banisation to the tranquil Patasecas stream. This summer, another milestone was achieved when the last section be tween Chilches and Bena jarafe was completed. Stretching 487.31 me tres, it traverses the scenic landscape between the Patasecas and Las Adelfas
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streams, culminating at the Benajarafe promenade. It’s a pathway that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. But the journey doesn’t end there. The final piece of the puzzle, a 1.1kilome trelong section, is current ly under construction, promising to be the crown
jewel of this coastal won der.
It will link the Chilches stream to the ‘Antiguo Camino de Chilches a Velez’ ravine, marking the grand finale at the end of the El Cañuelo urbanisation. This eagerly anticipated addition will not only en rich the landscape, but also further connect the hearts of the neighbouring com munities, creating an invit ing tapestry of natural beauty and serenity along the coast.
ON Friday, October 6, Competa and its sur rounding villages came together in a heartwarm ing display of solidarity. More than 170 people gathered at Restaurante Siddhartha on the Rock to support not one, but two noble causes: the Cudeca Hospice and MacMillan Cancer Support. The turnout was recordbreaking, show casing the generosity and camaraderie that thrives in Competa. The event’s organisers couldn’t have been prouder. They expressed their gratitude to the people of Competa, say ing, “Competa, you con tinue to amaze with your generous effort, time, and support.” An impressive €2,346.11 was raised,
with more than €1,500 of that amount designated for the Cudeca Founda tion. The funds raised will go a long way in support ing the incredible work of MacMillan Cancer Sup port and Cudeca Cancer Care, who provide a unique and muchneed ed brand of care for those facing life’s tough est challenges. In 2021, the Cudeca Foundation made a sig nificant impact. They at tended to over 1,780 in dividuals battling advanced cancer and other illnesses, extending their care and support to more than 2,400 family members. This is a testament to the lifechanging work that these organisations undertake.
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Writing triumph PILAR ARIJO ANDRADE from Malaga has emerged as the victor in the fifth Rincon de la Victoria Short Story Contest. Her exceptional writing has earned her a grand prize of €2,000, a wellde served accolade in an edi tion that witnessed the participation of 787 indi viduals. Mayor, Francisco Sala do, expressed his delight at the growing participa tion in this contest, which has expanded beyond Spanish borders to include contributions from Eu rope, the United States, and South America. Salado proudly stated, “Rincon de la Victoria con tinues to gain weight with its different literary awards. “Our commitment to culture is evident. Rincon de la Victoria is a town
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that grows on the solid pil lars of culture, tourism, sports, historical heritage, and gastronomy. “These types of awards promote and make our municipality grow not on ly as a cultural reference but as a unique destina tion.” In addition to Spain, the contest received entries from a multitude of coun tries, underscoring the in ternational recognition
and appeal of this literary competition. These entries came from Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Ri ca, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Ire land, Italy, Mexico, Mon tenegro, Panama, Peru, Poland, the United King dom, Sweden, Venezuela, and various locations within the United States.
CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO is gearing up for an event that’s set to light up the night, the ‘El Saltillo’Night Race. This sporting extravaganza, included in the prestigious 31st Provincial Athletics Circuit of the Provincial Council of Malaga, promises to be an event to remember. In the grand scheme of things, this race is more than just a race, it’s a scoring meeting that holds a special place in the heart of Canillas de Aceituno.
Night Race On the evening of Saturday, November 25, the town will play host to one of the 30 popular races that collectively form the Provincial Circuit. With this event, Canillas de Aceituno joins an exclusive club of 30 select venues across
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the province, each set to host their own leg of the popular race series in 2023. From the winding streets of Riogordo to the coastal charms of Nerja, these races paint a vibrant tapestry of athleticism. Mayor, Vicente Campos, enthused: “For our municipality, it is an honour to be a part of these provincial-level sporting events. Canillas de Aceituno has proven to be an ideal venue for hosting diverse sports competitions.”
Resounding success ELENA GALVEZ, Nerja’s councillor for the Fiestas, is thrilled to share a positive as sessment of the Nerja Fair 2023. This year’s patron saint festivities spanned six lively days, filled with joy, fun, and fantastic memories that enchanted both the local residents and the visitors. She pointed out that “The people of Nerja, along with their guests, spanning all age groups from children to adults, wholeheartedly embraced the celebra tions. “Every moment was a celebration of life.” Moreover, the fairgrounds came alive
with vibrant attractions, and their afford ability added to the festive spirit. Elena Galvez expressed her gratitude to the people of Nerja for their exemplary conduct during the celebrations, as the at mosphere was filled with joy and devoid of significant incidents. It’s a testament to the communal spirit and enthusiasm of Nerja’s residents and visitors, making the Nerja Fair an excep tional event that will be cherished for years to come. The future is bright for this annual cele bration, with a commitment to making it even better in the years ahead.
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NIBS EXTRA Brand new A DRIVER who had just pur chased a car in VelezMalaga at the motor fair on October 15 took it on a test run and ended up colliding with two other vehicles. The driver, unharmed, was not travel ling at high speed but appar ently fainted at the wheel.
Delving deeper THE María Zambrano de VelezMalaga Foundation has announced four new scholarships to delve deeper into the life and work of the universal thinker from Velez. This announcement was made by the mayor of Velez Malaga and president of the Foundation, Jesus Lupianez.
Cliff rescue A 68-YEAR-OLD man from Malaga had to be rescued on the El Saltillo trail in Canillas de Aceituno at around 2.00pm on October 15. The victim sustained serious head injuries following a fall off a cliff along a section of the winding and complex route due to a blackout.
Road plan THE Provincial Council of Malaga is to invest around €1.1 million in the improve ment of five roads in Axar quia. These works are part of the second road reinforce ment plan and will facilitate communications in Benagal bon, Moclinejo, Almachar, El Borge, and Cutar.
Port visit THE mayor of VelezMalaga, Jesus Lupianez, recently visit ed the expansion works of the Port of Caleta de Velez. The works focus on the inte gration of the port area with the urban centre and the construction of a new fish market, in which €6 million has been invested.
Aid deadline THE deadline for residents in Nerja to apply for municipal social emergency aid is Octo ber 31. This fund is aimed at people who are in a situation of special economic and so cial vulnerability.
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MOTRIL proudly commemo rates Damian Carmona Mal donado, a prominent local en trepreneur, with a remarkable sculpture dedicat ed to his historic contributions to the town. This tribute stands as a tes tament to his unwavering commitment to projecting the image of Motril world wide through his renowned brand, Cafes Sol & Crema. Damian Carmona Maldon ado, an iconic figure in Motril’s history, played a piv
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SCULPTURE: A symbol of gratitude from the town.
otal role in promoting the town to a global audience. His dedication to excellence
Capturing the beauty RINCON DE LA VICTORIA invites all photog raphy enthusiasts to participate in the up coming edition of the Photography Contest, aptly named ‘Tourism in the Corner’. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your photo graphic talents and cap ture the essence of this beautiful place. Here are the essential de tails: Make sure to sub mit your entries before October 31 and don’t
forget, photos should be in a minimum for mat of 1920 x 1080 pix els, in jpg format, and horizontal orientation. Send your captivating shots via email to turis mo@turismoenrincon.e s. This contest is your chance to showcase the breathtaking land scapes, vibrant culture, and unique charm of Rincon de la Victoria through your lens. Hap py clicking!
and the success of Cafés Sol & Crema has not only left an in delible mark on the local com
Going with the flow UNTIL October 23, the capti vating world of art comes alive at La Galería de Al muñecar, where the talent ed painter Esther Martinez Recuero unveils her mes merising exhibition, aptly ti tled ‘Flow’. This exhibition is a jour ney into the artist’s creative soul, where colours, emo tions, and narratives con verge to form an exquisite tapestry of visual delight. You can immerse yourself in this artistic voyage on Thursdays and Fridays, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm, and on Saturdays, from 11.00am to 1.30pm. Esther’s work is a testa ment to her dedication, and
Hiking routes LACE up your boots, adventure seek ers! In a nod to Mother Nature, Torrox Council has officially greenlit 18 capti vating hiking routes for the upcoming 20232024 season. These routes will unfold between Oc tober of this year and June of the next, weaving their way through the stun ning landscapes of Axarquia, the province of Malaga, and beyond. Brace yourself for a walk that might just lead you to the enchanting
munity but has also carried Motril’s name far and wide. This impressive recognition took its place in the South Beltway, celebrating the man who put Motril on the map through his entrepreneurial prowess. Damian Carmona Maldon ado’s legacy is etched in the minds and hearts of the peo ple of Motril, and this sculp ture serves as a symbol of gratitude for his invaluable contributions to the town’s identity.
provinces of Granada and Cadiz. Sports councillor, Jose Manuel Fer nandez, confirmed that registrations are officially open. The hiking routes will cost €10, which covers the essen tials such as transportation, insurance, and a guide. The councillor confirmed: “Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the game, the diversity of trails spans from easy jaunts to more challenging treks. “Distances will stretch from 10 kilo metres to a robust 18 kilometres.”
Image: Almuñécar - La Herradura Ayuntamiento / Facebook
FLOW: A visual delight.
the gallery’s serene ambi ence provides the perfect backdrop to appreciate her masterpieces. Whether you’re an art connoisseur or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of human ex pression, don’t miss the op portunity to visit ‘Flow’.
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Kings of Karate NERJA has every reason to be proud as the war riors of Axarquia Karate Association have re turned with shining ac colades from the sec ond National Veterans League held over the weekend of October 14 and 15 in Llodio, Bilbao. Elías García displayed his martial prowess, se curing an impressive third place in the fierce ly competitive kumite category for partici pants aged 35 to 40, weighing in at over 75 kilograms. El Houcibe Aittamady also earned a wellde served third place, this time in the kumite cate gory for fighters aged 35 to 40, weighing less than 75 kilograms. Whilst, Eva Ortigosa clinched a remarkable third place in the open kumite category for participants aged 35 to 40.
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GREAT news for residents and visitors in Rincon de la Victoria! The public parking facility, which opened its doors last June, is here to stay for an other year. This convenient public parking area is situated on
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NEW AGREEMENT: Parking spaces are to remain.
Avenida de la Candelaria, 45, where it intersects with Camino Viejo de Vélez. The best part is the cost, you’ll pay a maximum of just €1 per day for parking. Mayor, Francisco Salado,
expressed the significance of these 300 public parking spaces, which have been a crucial asset since they opened, particularly during the busy summer months. Thanks to a recent agree
PROVERB OF THE WEEK “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Meaning when you are in a different place, try to follow the customers of the people who live there. This saying is thought to originate from Saint Ambrose, the former Bishop of Milan, who was shocked to find that the clergy would not fast on Saturdays, as was normal in Rome.
ment, these parking spaces will remain available for the months to come. The mayor further stated that “the agreement to ex tend the transfer of free and precarious use will be ex tended until September 30, 2024, under the same condi tions that were offered until now.” This expansive parking area spans approximately 7,000 square metres and is located at the confluence of Avenida de la Candelaria, Camino Viejo de Vélez, and Calle La Corta.
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Rhythms of the Blues PREPARE to be serenaded by the soulful rhythms of the blues on a Saturday evening like no other. On October 21, at 7.00pm, the House of Cul ture in Almuñecar proudly presents ‘The Best of the Blues’ concert, featuring the exceptional talents of Lito Fernandez Roots Quintet. This musical extravaganza promises an unforgettable journey through the blues, a genre that’s rich in emotion,
storytelling, and raw ener gy. To secure your spot at this musical soirée, tickets are available at the House of Culture, Contreras Book store, Eroski Travels, and, for those in Salobreña, Bookstore 1616. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of the blues, expertly delivered by one of the finest musicians in the genre.
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THE House of Cul ture in Almuñecar is proudly hosting the captivating photography exhibition entitled: ‘Frasko’. This exceptional showcase brings to gether a remarkable collection of 34 capti vating works submitted by 20 talented photographers. The ‘Rowland Fade’ exhibition room of
the House of Cul ture has been transformed into a visual feast, inviting visitors to delve into the world of photography. The exhibit will be open for exploration from 11.00am to 1.30pm and from 6.30pm to 8.30pm every day until Octo ber 31.
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RAISING FUNDS: Move and groove, but there’s more to this than just dancing.
Anna Ellis ON Saturday, October 21, at 11.00am, prepare to move and groove at El Majuelo Park in Almuñe car as Charity Zumba takes centre stage. It’s an open invitation, and your entry ticket is a mere €3 donation! But there’s more to this than just dancing. The pri mary aim is to raise funds for the Association of Rel atives of Alzheimer’s Pa tients, known as Afavida. As you soak in the vi brant atmosphere, don’t miss the chance to ex plore the solidarity mar
Charity Zumba ket, a treasure trove of handcrafted wonders crafted with love by dedi cated volunteers. The funds raised are a direct lifeline to the vital services provided by Afavida, encompassing nonpharmacological treatments for Alzheimer’s and demen tia patients, along with crucial psychological sup port for the unsung heroes, the families and caregivers who stand by
their side through it all. As the day unfolds and you’re swept away by the rhythm, don’t forget to satisfy your taste buds with a scrumptious pael la. The best part? Your in dulgence here isn’t just a treat for your senses; the proceeds from this mouthwatering delight will not only support Afavida but also extend a helping hand to Caritas Parroquial.
THE Axarquia Basketball League has kicked off its 23/24 season with a bang! Rocío Ruiz, the Sports councillor, enthusiasti cally confirmed that this competition is a beloved classic on both the municipal and re gional sports calendars. “It’s not just any league;” he confirmed, “It’s an event that’s gaining more momentum every year, and it’s already attracting a greater number of participants. “Our league has a bigger mission. It’s here to showcase the beauty of our region, to bring the thrill of competitive sports to every corner of Axarquia, and to ignite a passionate love for basketball in every town that participates.” The councillor added: “We have turned this event into an annual tradition, complete with a travelling tournament venue, opening doors to clubs from near and far.” The 12 teams that are now part of this re
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BASKETBALL LEAGUE: New season starts.
markable league, commencing their journey this week, hail from various picturesque municipali ties of Axarquía and Granada. Among them, we have Algarrobo, Al machar, Almuñecar, Benamocarra, Competa, Motril, Rincon de la Victoria, VelezMalaga, and Nerja.
Cultural commitment THE mayor of Rincon de la Vic toria, Francisco Salado, has now unveiled the municipali ty’s urban catalogue, a vital re source for the defence, protec tion, and enhancement of the town’s historical and cultural heritage. The mayor emphasised the significance of this document for both the present and fu
ture of the town. It marks a sig nificant step forward for Rin con de la Victoria and under scores the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding, preserving, and enriching the historical and cul tural heritage of the municipal ity. The urban catalogue is structured to encompass
three distinct categories of as sets, based on their remark able heritage values: archaeo logical, ethnological, and architectural. Each asset is categorised ac cording to its heritage signifi cance. Rincon de la Victoria proudly boasts nine elements declared as Assets of Cultural Interest (BIC).
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Three viewpoints Anna Ellis DEVELOPMENTS are in store for VelezMalaga, as Mayor Jesus Lupiañez has given the green light for a new project aimed at beautifying and enhancing the Historic Centre of the town. The focal point of this venture is the creation of a garden viewpoint around the AlcazabaFort aleza. The project, expected to take four months, will also improve connectivity between Calles Palafranero and Fortaleza. It will encompass the construction of three picturesque viewpoints and the restoration of the surrounding hillside landscape. The mayor confirmed: “We are delighted to kickstart these renovations, which will not only enhance the aesthetics of the area but also facili tate smoother pedestrian traffic between these two streets. CALLING all runners: Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the thrill of the great outdoors! The highlyanticipated ninth ‘Almijara Trail’ Moun tain Half Marathon in Nerja is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for November 1, and prepare to start and finish at the pic turesque Enrique Lopez Cuen ca Stadium.
PICTURESQUE: Savour the magnificent view.
“Spanning approximately 550 square metres, this undertaking includes the refurbishment of the staircase connecting the streets. Additionally, three viewpoints will be established, offering res idents and tourists an opportunity to savour the magnificent vistas from a privileged position.”
Almijara Trail Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this fantastic event. Register now on their website at www.nerja atletismo.com. The registration fee is €26 for federated members and €29 for nonfederated mem bers. But hurry, because the reg
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istration period is open only until October 23 at 11.55pm. At the finish line, topnotch trophies await the top three finishers in each category and gender. Plus, cash prizes of €100, €75, €50, and €25 are on offer for the overall male and fe male winners.
MARK your calendars for Friday, October 20, from 4.00pm until 6.00pm as Frigiliana Town Hall invites you to join them in the versatile setting of the Vil la Frigiliana Pavilion. The town hall is offering a free selfdefence work shop that promises to be both empowering and in formative. This engaging work shop will be led by an ex perienced and certified in structor from Club Nagare, ensuring you receive top notch guidance in selfde fence techniques. Given the importance of ensuring a quality expe rience for all participants, the town hall requests you register your spot. Registrations are open until full capacity is reached. You can complete your registration by visiting the Pavilion in person or giving the town hall a call on (+34) 952 534 483 or (+34) 647 790 419.
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When paella isn’t paella
FOR everything under the sun there is an influencer, and that includes paella. Paella is accepted as Spain’s national dish, but Alicante in fluencer Elena Vidal has urged the public to request rice “not paella.” In fact she put it more quaintly some days ago when she was photographed in Ali cante City with a placard that proclaimed, “Don’t ask por paella, ask por arroz.” Is there a difference? Alicantinos and Valen cianos will waste no time in saying there is. They’ll put you right, with lengthy technological, histori cal and gastronomical expla nations. These include the informa tion that rice dishes are gen erally made in a wide, shal low pan with handles at each end which is called una pael la in Valenciano. So, rather confusingly, is what’s created in it, hence the tendency to believe that anything made that way is paella. It isn’t. That right be
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REAL THING: An authentic paella Valenciana.
longs to paella Valenciana, a somewhat colourless combi nation of rice, chicken, rabbit, green beans (runner or French), a handful of butter beans plus previouslygrated tomato. Some cooks like to add artichokes when in sea son. Jamie Oliver might make something with chorizo and call it paella, and despite their protests, Valencianos would probably wolf it down happily while protesting that this is just a ricebased dish. It
might be cooked the same way, but it’s not paella, a concept that taps into a new sensitivity now noticeable in Alicante restaurants. Where not so long ago it would be commonplace to order paella and, above all, a paella Alicantina, a glance at the menu reveals nothing of the kind, although the client will find countless variations on Arroz a la Alicantina. Or, for those who want to argue, a paella by any other name.
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A RECENT report has high lighted a crime that strikes at the very heart of what is sa cred. Recently in Cehegin, Mur cia, the Guardia Civil and Ce hegin’s Local Police appre hended two individuals. The suspects are believed to be behind multiple thefts at the local municipal cemetery. The two suspects report
Grave robbers strike edly targeted the cemetery, removing copper and bronze ornaments from burial nich es. The combined worth of these stolen items is estimat ed to be around €50,000.
At least 80 of the tombs had damage and absence of metal vases, crosses of Christ and other religious figures made of copper, bronze and brass, revealed the report. Following reports from concerned Cehegin residents last September, the Guardia Civil and Cehegin’s Local Po lice initiated operation ‘Cat acumba’. Their dual objec tives were to recover the stolen items and apprehend the culprits. Surveillance was also heightened at the ceme tery to deter further thefts. After meticulous inspections and gathering detailed infor mation about the stolen items, the focus shifted to metal recycling centres. Within a week, officers had scoured numerous metal trading establishments and scrapyards. The majority of the stolen items were found in one such facility. The investigation then cen tred in on two local men, both with previous robbery
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MULTIPLE THEFTS: Two arrested In Murcia.
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convictions. Thanks to invalu able assistance from the pub lic, these individuals, aged 33 and 39, were identified, lo cated, and arrested. The two men are alleged to have been responsible for 80 crimes of robbery with force and damage, valued at near ly €50,000, the Guardia Civil confirmed. While many of the stolen items have been retrieved, efforts continue to recover the remaining pieces. The in vestigation is still ongoing.
Body between carriages THE body of an 18yearold has been found between two train carriages, four days after he’d been reported missing. Police had been investigating the young man, known as Alvaro Prieto, and his whereabouts after he had gone missing when making his way home last week. Prieto, an aspiring footballer from Cor doba, had missed his 7.20am train home from Sevilla’s Santa Justa station on Thursday October 12. An engineering student and a youth football player at Cordoba FC, Prieto had been with friends at the Theater night club, before beginning his journey home. Indeed, it has been revealed that he
tried to take a train home at 8.55am, later than his 7.20am train, but was removed by security from it because he was not able to display a ticket as his phone had died. He never made it home afterwards, though, with him discovered this week between two carriages of a train. National Police had been conducting an extensive search for him, only for the body to be discovered between the car riages of a moving train during a live re port by TVE on Monday morning. Renfe is now coming under fire for the incident, with an investigation underway as to what happened.
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ON Friday October 13, the iconic children’s programme Blue Peter celebrated its 65th birthday. To mark the occasion it honoured the future king for his contribution to the environ ment, wrote a news source. The Duke of Cambridge, known for his passion for the environment, initiated the Earthshot Prize in 2020. This initiative seeks groundbreak ing solutions to combat cli mate change. To commemo rate Blue Peter’s 65th anniversary, Joel Mawhinney, the show’s presenter awarded Prince William with a distinc tive green Blue Peter badge. Introduced in November 1988, the green badge is a symbol of Blue Peter’s com mitment to the environment for over three decades. It hon ours young individuals who demonstrate a genuine con cern for our planet. The badge recognises those who have contributed to addressing cli mate change, recycling initia tives, and animal protection. During the special episode, Prince William joined Mawhin
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PRINCE WILLIAM: Received a Blue Peter green badge.
ney in showcasing the ‘big badge wall’, adorned with na tureinspired artwork and let ters from the show’s audience. Mawhinney, a magician by trade, also entertained the prince with a card trick. Several renowned individu als have been awarded the green badge in the past. These include Princess Kate, Sir David Attenborough, Greta Thun berg, and many others. Addi tionally, both the Prince and Princess of Wales were hon
oured with the Gold Blue Peter badge in 2017. The 65th birthday of Blue Peter was a grand affair. Nu merous former hosts, such as Matt Baker and Lindsey Rus sell, joined the festivities. The episode also featured cameo appearances from celebrities like Alex Scott, Gary Lineker, and Coronation Street stars. To top it all, a special ‘Happy Birthday Blue Peter’message il luminated the BT Tower in London.
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Top Gear: Freddie Flintoff secures £9 million payout
TOP GEAR: Freddie filming for the programme in November 2022.
THE nearfatal crash suffered by Freddie Flintoff while filming Top Gear, which left him with facial injuries, has resulted in a huge financial settle ment from the BBC. The incident occurred last December at the show’s test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome. Nine months later, 45yearold Flintoff, made his first public appearance since the accident, dis playing facial injuries, reported a news source. A UK newspaper revealed that the settlement is valued at £9 million, an agreement said to be mutually acceptable to Flintoff and the BBC. A spokesperson on behalf of the BBC said: “BBC Studios has reached an agreement with Freddie that we believe supports his continued rehabilitation, return to work, and future plans. We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support his recovery.” For clarification, BBC Studios operates as a
commercial entity which is separate from BBC li cence fee income. Following the crash, series 34 of the longrun ning programme was halted. In March, the BBC announced the inappropriate nature of resum ing the series after an internal investigation into the incident. Decisions regarding the show’s fu ture episodes will be made in conjunction with BBC Content. Flintoff took on the role of Top Gear presenter in 2019. His television career also includes ap pearances on Sky’s A League of Their Own and winning the first series of the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! He hosted BBC shows such as Andrew Flintoff'’s Field of Dreams, where he searched for cricketing talent in his hometown, Preston. Last month Flintoff was spotted with signs of his facial injuries clearly evident.
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CHARGING DINERS FOR EYES BIGGER THAN BELLIES Emma Mitchell AN X (Twitter) user posted a photo of a restaurant sign warning of additional charges to the bill for customers whose eyes proved to be bigger than their bellies The sign, posted by @soycamarero who is the author of ‘I’m a waiter. The cus tomer is not always right’, advised customers that, “Leftover food on your plate is not included in the standard price. If you waste food, we will charge at least €5 addi tional to your bill.” https://x.com/soycamarero/status/1703418504349630626?s=20 His post has gained over 800 responses so far, and it seems that most are support ive of the €5 charge in one particular circumstance; the allyoucaneat buffet. A number of people replying said that they had seen similar signs in ‘free buffet’ restaurants and felt it was a good idea to deter greedy people from overfilling their
plates and then not eating it all. @Ninipd said, “In a buffet it seems fine to me, elsewhere at least you have to leave the option to take it home. If you are like me who can’t eat too much (some times too little, since there are things I don't process well) you should be given that option.” Another X user, @scolar64, said, “In a buffet it seems to me correct and even nec essary.” @sulako22 relayed a similar initiative they knew of, “In a Japanese restaurant near my house they have something similar. It is an open buffet and people ordered without any reason. Until they said they would charge 20 per cent more if there was a lot of food left over after ordering the crazy things they ordered. It had an effect!”
FOOD WASTE IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM
SPAIN’S RESPONSE TO FOOD WASTE
THE European Food Information Council (EUFIC) reports that one third of all food pro duced for human con sumption is wasted. Discarded food is defined in two ways, as food loss and food waste. Loss covers food that is lost from harvest through to production and waste covers food that is dis carded from the point of retail on wards, including what is thrown out by households or food service estab lishments. Other than the obvious disequi librium of wast ing a commodi ty that significant parts of the world are desperately in need of, food end ing up in landfill is terrible for the environment. The EUFIC reports that if food waste were a country it would be the third highest emitting one in the world.
DURING 2020, Spanish households threw away an average of 31 kilos of food per person at a cost to each per son of some €250 a year. The EU reports that a further 2.1 mil lion tonnes was thrown away by restaurants and food service. In total a staggering 91 kilos of food per person is wasted a year when calculating waste at every point of the supply chain. Spain has moved to tackle the food waste crisis with legis lation aimed at meeting its obliga tions under the EU Directive on waste. The legisla tion commits to reduce food waste gen eration by 50 per
Only China and the US produce more greenhouse gasses than our global food waste.
Paying for eyes bigger than belly. Credit: Image by Freepik
cent reduction per person at the household and retail consumption level and 20 per cent in production and supply chain level. Initiatives in the legislation include fines for super markets and restaurants who throw away food and the mandatory of fering of doggy bags for cus tomers to take home left overs.
FINANCE Shingles deal PHARMACEUTICALS giant GSK has agreed a mammoth deal with Zhifei, China’s largest vac cine company for the exclusive rights to distribute the London based company’s shingles vac cine. The firm explained to shareholders that the Shingrix agreement will bring in £2.5 bil lion (€2.9 billion) between 2024 and 2027.
Branches lopped SPAIN now has 17,889 bank branches compared with 18,008 at the beginning of the year, Bank of Spain figures re vealed. During the first half of the year, branches closed at the rate of one every two days de spite pledges to provide an in person service for the vulnera ble as well as residents in rural areas.
Fewer pubs FORTYFIVE London pubs closed during the first six months of this year, more than anywhere else in England, found a study by real estate analysts the Altus Group. In all, 383 pubs closed in the UK during this same period, almost as many as during the whole of 2022, when 386 pubs pulled down their shutters.
Record sales THE Eroski supermarket chain reported a record turnover of €2.56 billion and a €69.9 million profit for the halfyear ending on July 31, thanks to reducing the price of 800 products. The Corporacion Mondragon coop erative explained that 96.25 per cent of its revenues during this period were the result of gro cery sales.
Mind out MIND GYM training service owner Octavius Black lost £12 million (€13.9 million) when shares plummeted 37.8 per cent after a warning of ‘signifi cantly lower’ fullyear profits. March to September revenues fell to £21 million (€24.3 million) compared with £26.8 million (€31.03 million) during the same period last year.
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€2.513 billion
net profits for Spanish multinational clothing chain Inditex between February and the end of July, an increase of 40.1 per cent on the same period in 2022.
Metro Bank rescue
Linda Hall INVESTORS shored up be leaguered Metro Bank with a £925 million (€1.07 billion) package late on the night of October 8. The rescue involves a £325 million (€376 million) capital raise, which will in clude £150 million (€173.6 million) in new equity from shareholders and debt refi nancing of £600 million (€694.6 million). Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski Bacal, will contribute most of the equi ty raise, via £102 million (€118 million) from his in vestment vehicle, Spaldy In vestments. Already Metro’s
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largest shareholder, this now increases his holding from 9 to 53 per cent, giving Gilinski Bacal a controlling stake. Metro is also discussing selling up to £3 billion (€3.47 billion) of residential mort gages. The lastminute rescue arrived shortly after the Bank of England’s Pruden
AENA is launching plans to build hotels on land it owns adjoining MadridBara jas, BarcelonaEl Prat, MalagaCosta del Sol, Valencia and Sevilla. Last year, Aena’s commercial division contributed €1.243 billion, 29.4 per cent of its total earnings, compared with in come of €2.418 billion from its airports activities. First, however, before the project can begin, the publiclyowned Spanish multinational intends to select a consul tant to devise a strategy and business model to develop the future hotels over the next three years. Deloitte Financial, Catella Property, CBRE Real Estate, Horwath HTL and Sav ills España are currently in the running for the €1.26 billion contract. One of its
tial Regulation Authority (PRA) began approaching Santander, NatWest Group, Lloyds Banking Group, HS BC and JP Morgan for a po tential sale. Sources quoted in the Daily Telegraph maintained that the PRA had been seeking an “outright sale of Metro,” with “EY running enquiries while the PRA is
pulling the strings.” The bank’s problems be came apparent in Septem ber after PRA told Metro capital rules involving its mortgages would not be eased, with shares losing half their value in weeks. The crisis came to a head on October 4 when credit ratings agency Fitch put the bank on “negative watch” for a potential downgrade. Pressure increased still further owing to Metro’s need to refinance £350 mil lion (€404.86 million) by Oc tober 2024. Thanks to the October 8 deal, this dead line has been put off until 2028.
Aena looks to hotels Photo credit: CC/Gemmahz
AENA HEADQUARTERS: Airports operator will build hotels.
conditions will prevent the chosen com pany from taking part in the project’s subsequent phases with developers. Aena is looking for advice on the workings of the tourism sector and busi ness travel plus an indepth analysis of
accommodation tendencies and needs in areas adjoining Spain’s airports. It will also ask for a breakdown of the best type of offer to guarantee commercial and financial viability. Outside help from a hotel industry specialist will be vital in drafting the con tract conditions for developing Aena’s land, choosing associates and assessing offers, emphasised sources quoted in fi nancial daily, Cinco Dias. Aena also wants detailed information regarding the probable income per room in its future hotels, average length of stay, occupancy figures and potential rivals within a 10kilometre radius.
No damages
Iberdrola selling
Keep it in Europe
THE legal battle between the UK and Spain regarding the 2002 Prestige oil spill continues with a new ruling in the UK. A London judge, Christopher Butcher, has now ruled in favour of the British insurance company Lon don P&I Club (formally known as the London SteamShip Own ers’ Mutual Insurance Associa tion Limited). He upheld the in surance company’s appeal against a ruling by the La Coruña High Court which held it respon sible for €855 million in compen sation for the environmental disaster which devastated the Galicia coast in November 2002. The Spanish judgement was “irreconcilable with the English judgements,” the London judge maintained.
IBERDROLA is negotiating the sale of a 49 per cent holding in its portfolio of Por tuguese renewable assets to Norway’s sovereign wealth fund. Insiders said the operation would expand the Spanish multinational’s existing partner ship with Norges Bank Investment Man agement (NBIM), which already owns as sets in Spain. Sources quoted by Bloomberg News maintained that no agreement has yet been reached. “It’s possible Iberdrola could decide not to proceed with the sale,” they said. In January this year, NBIM ac quired for €600 million a 49 per cent stake in Iberdrola’s Spanish solar plants and on shore windfarms. According to Spain’s fi nancial press, Iberdrola hopes to sell more of its assets to NBIM “and the Portuguese sale is part of these discussions.” Both Iberdrola and NBIM declined to comment when contacted by Bloomberg News.
JOSE MANUEL CAMPA, president of the European Banking Authority (EBA) warned that too many bank services were in too few hands. Speaking at the 14th Finance Meet ing organised by financial daily Expan sion and KPMG in Madrid, the Spanish economist alerted banks to overde pendence on technological giants. Banks outsourced ‘critical activities’ in cluding network infrastructure, data processing and cloud computing, Cam pa warned. The majority were not European and provided their services from out side the European Union. The EBA had identified 15,000 providers of technological financial ser vices although “just a few” controlled this sector, said the EBA president, who mentioned no names but clearly referred to Google and Microsoft.
Online boost
NETFLIX’S UK sales rose to more than £1.5 billion (€1.7 billion) last year, recentlypublished accounts revealed. Unlike mediocre figures for Net flix globally, its UK sales grew by 12 per cent from £1.38 billion to £1.54 billion (€1.59 billion to €1.78 billion) in the year ending Decem ber 2022. The online streaming giant was boosted by the sixpart documen tary series featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which launched on December 8 last year. The Harry and Meghan pre miere was 2022’s mostwatched new subscription TV programme, with 4.5 million viewers for its first episode according to the Broad casters Audience Research Board (BARB).
Chic flotation BIRKENSTOCK, known for now chic but formerly frumpy sandals, are preparing for flotation on the New York stock exchange. The company founded in 1774 informed investors that it intends to price its shares somewhere be tween $44 and $49 ($41.52 and €46.24) each. This will raise up to $1.6 billion (€1.52 billion) for the company and its private equity owner L Catter ton, which is backed by the French luxury fashion house LVMH. Birkenstock’s chief executive Oliver Reichert told investors that the flotation was a “generational opportunity” to buy into the com pany.
A winning formula MERCEDESBENZ GRAND PRIX recorded increased 2022 earn ings assisted by sponsorship and its America’s Cup sailing champi onship presence. Despite the British company’s uninspiring revenues from For mula 1, income rose 24 per cent to £475 million (€550.3 million) in 2022. Pretax profits went up to £113 million from roughly £72 million (€83 million) the previous year. This means that Formula One’s Toto Wolff and Sir Jim Rat cliffe’s petrochemicals empire will both receive a share in the £75 million (€86.9 million) divi dend from the team behind Lewis Hamilton.
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1.346,50
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CHANGE(P)
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3I Group
2.057,00
2.085,00
2.052,00
28,03K
InterContinental
5.964,0
Abrdn
159,30
159,95
158,15
361,04K
Intermediate Capital
1.356,00
Admiral Group
2.416,0
2.432,0
2.403,0
51,42K
Intertek
4.126,0
4.220,0
4.114,0
9,77K
Anglo American
2.252,5
2.284,5
2.248,5
178,73K
ITV
65,17
66,04
63,92
4,55M
Antofagasta
1.408,50
1.423,00
1.399,00
47,10K
J Sainsbury
256,40
258,20
256,10
66,02K
Ashtead Group
4.930,2
4.992,0
4.917,0
13,42K
Johnson Matthey
1.512,5
1.521,0
1.500,5
14,36K
Associated British Foods
1.953,0
1.961,5
1.950,0
50,44K
Land Securities
596,00
601,80
592,80
46,45K
AstraZeneca
10.860,0
10.934,0
10.846,0
80,27K
Legal & General
217,70
219,90
216,80
488,61K
54,78K
Lloyds Banking
43,38
43,75
43,33
6,54M
8.192,0
8.250,0
8.170,0
12,18K
Auto Trader Group Plc
632,80
636,00
631,00
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0.86519
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415,40
410,00
305,82K
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577,00
569,00
87,48K
Melrose Industries
480,20
482,50
478,70
157,95K
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1.093,50
1.078,00
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1.392,50
1.379,00
33,57K
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154,30
153,02
3,22M
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987,80
974,00
277,72K
Barratt Developments
419,36
422,80
418,10
334,54K
NatWest Group
226,70
228,00
226,00
559,10K
6.918,0
6.974,0
6.908,0
8,00K 296,56K
Aviva
411,48
Berkeley
4.036,0
4.078,0
4.029,0
4,44K
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2.340,50
2.361,00
2.337,50
69,03K
Ocado
510,80
519,60
505,60
BP
550,35
553,90
549,10
1,97M
Persimmon
1.022,2
1.025,0
1.013,5
54,91K
156,01K
Phoenix
465,36
468,70
464,40
129,97K
Prudential
892,60
897,20
886,40
223,22K
British American Tobacco 2.474,5
2.476,0
2.447,0
British Land Company
311,40
315,00
307,00
44,78K
BT Group
118,65
120,25
118,50
533,57K
Bunzl
2.979,0
3.005,0
2.976,0
7,09K
Burberry Group
1.753,5
1.771,5
1.751,0
55,28K
Carnival
889,4
896,0
887,0
66,73K
Centrica
157,05
158,65
156,35
722,21K
Coca Cola HBC AG
2.111,0
2.125,0
2.109,0
13,31K
Compass
2.052,00
2.073,00
2.048,00
85,82K
CRH
4.746,7
4.777,0
4.743,0
70,27K
Croda Intl
4.324,0
4.358,0
4.317,0
24,81K
DCC
4.627,0
4.656,0
4.611,0
5,38K
Diageo
3.053,5
3.062,5
3.045,0
100,69K
DS Smith
282,70
285,90
282,50
133,56K
EasyJet
386,00
398,60
385,60
348,60K
Experian
2.757,0
2.784,0
2.743,0
55,29K
Ferguson
13.685,0
13.880,0
13.680,0
16,72K
Flutter Entertainment
13.305,0
13.335,0
13.260,0
8,48K
Fresnillo
547,28
553,20
547,00
38,60K
Glencore
460,95
464,10
459,90
1,95M
GSK plc
1.496,40
1.513,40
1.496,20
233,98K
Halma
1.881,5
1.908,5
1.877,5
56,63K
Hargreaves Lansdown
739,60
745,60
736,20
57,01K
Hikma Pharma
2.061,00
2.085,00
2.056,00
21,67K
HSBC
649,90
653,80
649,30
IAG
142,80
145,60
Imperial Brands
1.726,00
Informa
710,60
Reckitt Benckiser
5.842,0
5.880,0
5.834,0
18,46K
Relx
2.904,00
2.936,00
2.894,00
108,64K
Rentokil
607,40
610,40
603,80
255,04K
Rightmove
582,40
589,20
581,40
49,81K
Rio Tinto PLC
5.135,0
5.160,0
5.117,0
119,73K
Rolls-Royce Holdings
212,30
214,60
212,00
1,25M
Sage
1.016,69
1.023,50
1.014,50
38,24K
Samsung Electronics DRC 1.241,00
1.242,00
1.237,00
0,69K
Schroders
392,4
394,4
391,1
35,43K
Scottish Mortgage
672,58
685,60
670,80
141,49K
Segro
730,28
738,00
727,40
47,55K
Severn Trent
2.467,0
2.499,0
2.465,0
44,17K
Shell
2.745,9
2.753,5
2.734,0
659,72K
Smith & Nephew
942,80
948,80
939,60
142,31K
Smiths Group
1.612,00
1.630,00
1.609,50
31,03K
Spirax-Sarco Engineering 8.442,0
8.500,0
8.418,0
7,33K
SSE
1.585,50
1.594,00
1.580,00
192,02K
St. James’s Place
647,00
652,40
633,80
310,77K
Standard Chartered
749,20
755,80
747,40
287,53K
Taylor Wimpey
109,08
110,50
108,80
380,10K
Tesco
275,86
277,10
275,00
776,58K
Tui
419,20
422,40
412,60
108,07K
Unilever
3.914,5
3.937,5
3.906,0
189,31K
1,80M
United Utilities
1.002,50
1.013,50
999,20
138,39K
142,35
1,52M
Vodafone Group PLC
76,95
77,71
76,86
2,01M
1.726,50
1.714,50
107,90K
Whitbread
3.252,7
3.278,0
3.245,0
12,94K
716,60
709,40
132,76K
WPP
714,40
718,20
712,60
44,11K
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BUSINESS EXTRA Not going NATIONWIDE has launched its ‘most signifi cant’ rebrand in 36 years while announcing its com mitment to the high street, ‘with facetoface attention while banks continue to close’. The Swindonbased building society founded in 1883 is investing in all its 605 branches, none of which would close until 2026 at the earliest, it pledged last June.
Airlines slump GLOBAL airline stocks dipped in Europe as oil prices rose and flights were cancelled throughout the region following terrorist at tacks that have put Israel on a war footing. IAG, which owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling slid to the bottom of the FTSE on October 9, with shares in EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air also falling.
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Waitrose-Amazon rumours Barça hitch Linda Hall WAITROSE is allegedly talking to Amazon, discussing plans to sell groceries via the online giant. Upmarket Waitrose lags behind market leaders Tesco and Sainsbury and is far behind Aldi and Lidl who at tracted shoppers opting for lower prices during the cost ofliving crisis. Since early 2020, Waitrose’s share of the UK’s grocery mar ket has dipped from 5.1 per cent to 4.6 per cent according to market researchers, Kan
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WAITROSE: Lagging behind its rivals.
Attack shuts shops INDITEX announced on Tuesday Octo ber 10 that it was closing its stores in Israel as violence intensified following the Hamas attacks. “Our stores will remain temporarily closed and item return times will be extended by 20 days from their re opening,” the group stated on its web site. The company based in Arteixo (Gali cia) has 84 franchise stores in Israel
selling its Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Stradivarius labels as well as Zara Home. The company explained that it was “closely monitoring” the situation and “would make decisions based on the advice of local authorities.” Rival fashion giant H&M has closed its 24 stores in Israel “until further no tice” as has the Swedish furniture re tailer, Ikea.
tar. The Amazon initiative is seen as a way of enticing back shoppers and recovering some of its market share. The Waitrose reports also echo the agreement between Amazon and Iceland which debuted last month, offering thousands of Iceland products to Prime subscribers which are delivered from its stores. The service is currently be ing trialled in Greater Manch ester before introduction throughout the UK. Amazon already has an agreement with the Coop and Morrisons, selling their groceries on its website and delivering them from local branches. When the Coop first offered the service in some stores in late 2021, it said that Amazon accounted for more than 15 per cent of its sales. Neither Waitrose nor Ama zon were prepared to com ment on the rumours, al though Waitrose pointed out that it already sells through Waitrose.com.
FC BARCELONA’S plans to float its digital content plat form Barça Media for €1 bil lion in New York have been delayed yet again. The German investment fund Libero failed to meet the October 10 deadline for the €40 million payment due for the purchase of a 9.8 per cent stake in Barça Vision, another of the foot ball club’s companies.
Oil fail SPAIN’S Agriculture min ister Luis Planas con firmed that next year’s olive oil production will increase by only 15 per cent on this year’s, owing to low rainfall and unusu ally high temperatures. According to ministry estimates, the 20232024 season will produce 765,000 tons, 34 per cent less than the average re sult over the last four campaigns.
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Give us a break LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT THE one country I find difficult to ig nore in this horrendous MidEast may hem is Saudi Arabia. They truly do sit up there in their ivory, oil impregnated towers, gazing down at the world like the fabled gods of Greek mythology, and do you know something; they don’t actually care who wins or loses this awful conflict, because they are not actually on any one’s side! Frankly they will be more interested in whether they can host the 2034 football World Cup. I did of course live among them for eight years and they truly do get away with murder. By supplying worldwide demands for the black gold that surges beneath their feet, they can actually do just about anything they want. The barrel prices they decide to charge can cause the economy of whole countries to stagger and even falter. This is basi cally why the rest of the world treats
them like spoiled children and gives them carte blanche. Some of the fac tors I bore witness to while I lived there were quite extraordinary. They don’t of course accept any immigrants. Women are predominately second class and the men are so egocentric some of their habits are remarkable. One of the friends I made would spend two hours or more in the bathroom, sim ply getting ready for the day. Don’t ask me everything he got up to. I am aware that those with darker skin do powder up quite a lot because the lighter their skin the more acceptable they are as pure Saudis. There is of course a more sinister side. When slavery was abolished in 1963 they built a town in the desert for all the released slaves. A couple of years later both the town and the slaves disap peared altogether! During my stay there was also an ef fort by hundreds of wild Jahayman mil itants to capture and take over Mecca. The world was told it was a small up rising, but one of the doctors at the military hospital informed me that dur ing the two weeks of conflict they treated over 600 army casualties
alone. Authorities spent the next two Fridays publically chopping off the heads of the enemy survivors all over the country. Another year, a Johnny Walker exec utive told me a number of Princes had made SA the world’s biggest importers of JW Whiskey, but the company was unable to show it on the books! I also knew one of King Fahad’s hairdressers on his yacht when he was a prince. She was beautiful and he of course was bald! As I predicted the murder of Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate has sunk out of sight. Those who were deemed responsible have simply dis appeared, probably living lives of luxu ry with the millions they undoubtedly received for admitting to the crime and therefore exonerating the king. The Saudis are now intent on build ing a vast underground city; some where where they can all scurry to when the nuclear bombs begin their worldwide annihilation. And you don’t think money rules this terribly imma ture existence of ours? Give us a break. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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AT EWN we are great supporters of the service industry throughout Spain and have been pleased to promote many bars and restaurants over the years and value their advertising custom considerably. Hospitality is an incredibly important part of the Spanish economy and is essential not just for tourists but for the lit erally millions of Spaniards who enjoy a coffee and break fast in the morning, the menu del dia at lunchtime or have a drink or meal with friends in the evening. If you enter a shop, you have the chance to view the goods on sale and then ask a member of staff whether they can supply any other option. Once you have their response, you can make an in formed decision and decide whether to purchase the product or not. A restaurant is much the same, except that you are effectively purchasing sight unseen, based on what appears on a menu. From time to time, it has become obvious that some restaurants and their chefs overlook the fact that the cus tomer is paying for the meal and either phrase their menus in a complicated manner so you don’t really know what to expect or refuse to change the makeup of a dish. Recent changes in the law mean that there is a require ment that restaurants are required to allow diners with dogs to enter and take a seat within the interior, but a lot of diners don’t necessarily believe it appropriate, especially if the animal is large or makes a lot of noise. Restaurants owner can therefore place a notice in a prominent position outside of the restaurant stating that dogs are not welcome and this means that diners can choose a nondog friendly establishment.
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THINKING ALOUD LIFE without music is like a meal with out wine. Or, more accurately, a day without sunshine. Music reaches the soul through the senses, bringing every kind of emotion. A sad or tragic song or piece of music may sadden us. Why then would we want to listen to it? One reason must be the beauty contained in the expres sion of the emotion. Another is empa thy with the feelings of other people. Otherwise, why watch ‘Othello’ when we can see ‘A Midsummer night’s Dream’? There is a place in our hearts for the adagio of Bruch’s violin concer to, a poignant jazz blues or a song of lost love or hope. On the brighter side, our adrenalin may be energised by a sunny or rhythmic piece with a catchy melody or the triumphant finale to a classical symphony. ‘La Paloma’ was inspired by a visit of its Basque composer (Sebastian Iradier) to Cuba. Is this the most beau tiful of all songs? It is certainly the most recorded and is probably the first ever universal pop hit. Sadly, Iradier
From Iradier, composer of the world’s first megahit (1860) to Elvis, popular music has brought all the emotions into our souls.
died in obscurity in 1865 with no idea that his composition would become so internationally embraced. In 2004 it was sung by a choir of 88,600 people in Hamburg. On the other hand many older peo ple are especially moved by the Austri an Christmas song ‘Stille Nacht’ (Silent Night) possibly because of its associa tion with the Christmases of a different era. Today, we have ‘Let it snow’, all
about winter rather than the birth of Jesus. There are many strains of the female voice and they vary considerably. I find it impossible to rate them in order of preference, because it depends on what each artist is singing and upon my own mood or what I am seeking as a listener. My own favourites of each genre include (alphabetically) Billie Holiday, Christa Ludwig, Edith Piaf, Ella
Fitzgerald, Joan Sutherland, Nana Mouskouri and Nina Simone. Record ings that spring to mind are respective ly ‘Carelessly’, ‘Der Rosenkavalier’, ‘Je ne regrette rien’, ‘I could write a book’, ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’, ‘My friend the sea’ and ‘The times they are achang ing’. The great male crooners, Bing Cros by, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Dean Martin and Tom Jones, covered a range of emotions. They were all very different, as reflected in the nature of their fans. Crosby and Cole were also jazz singers while Elvis was the King of rock. They all had marvellous and distinctive voic es. Our pleasure can be derived from the simple sound of the music but, beyond the lyrics, there may be a message in the music. For example, Beethoven’s Ninth considers the joy of love and our place in the universe. And, of course, we can be attracted by the association of music with a person, a place or an experience even if the music is not in itself anything special.
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THE British Benevolent Fund was funded over a century ago to provide financial assis tance for British nationals in extreme financial distress and who have no other recourse, whether friends or family or state support. The BBF works with partner charities from www.supportinspain.info across the country as well as the UK’s consular network in Spain in order to help those who have no other means. Recently we were made aware of a case of a young woman who was living in Spain with her partner. They had three children together. She had contacted a local charity saying that she was being physically and sexually abused by her partner and was fearful for herself. She did say however that she was finding it almost im possible to take the necessary action to report the incidents because of the fear of losing her family and young chil dren. The charity could do little other than offer sympathy and advice if she didn’t wish to take any action. She re turned home to continue
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with her unhappy and difficult home situation. The abuse continued too. But one day she took up the offer of help from the charity and consulted a lawyer with them. As if em powered from another source she took action. The denuncia was made both criminal and civil and immedi ately the authorities were at the house. She took the decision to leave him and take the chil dren. He had little choice and was facing a barrage of legal issues to contend with. She pressed her advantage to re turn to the UK with the chil dren. He at first refused, but under pressure relented to give his permission for the move, which was his right. The legal case continues
but she is now out of the hor ror of living with him and has the children safe. As we speak the UK consulate are arrang ing emergency accommoda tion for her and the children. The BBF has agreed with her and the consulate to pay for her repatriation and emer gency accommodation so she can start her life over. Her problems are not over and she faces considerable challenges, but she and the children are out of harms way. The BBF can only help peo ple like her with your support if you would like to make a donation to the British Benev olent Fund please visit our www.britishbenevolent fund.org thank you on be half of the many for your help. Olaf Clayton, Chair BBF
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THERE is a very significant (and growing) population of residents in Spain who receive old age pensions from the UK. Unlike those who were not resident in a European Member State prior to Brexit, these pensioners are entitled to annual increases, currently calculated according to the triple lock formula which means that in 2023 and 2024 their pensions will have shot up thanks to the general rise in salaries and the cost of living in Britain. If however you live in one of 25 European countries, but not Cyprus, France, Malta or Spain then you are entitled to receive the winter fuel allowance, but for those of us who live in Spain, it is apparently too warm to qualify, although if you enjoy retirement in Italy then you do. One reader is not happy with this state of affairs and has created a petition as it can get a bit chilly when you live in a property with marble floors, single glazing, no central heating and no insulation.
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I have a published UK government petition to reinstate winter fuel allowance for UK expats living in France and Spain. https://petition.parlia ment.uk/petitions/647060 I have been trying without success to establish the parameters used almost 10 years ago that changed the average winter temperature in both counrties. My understanding is that that the seven Canary Islands were used for Spain and similar warm overseas territories for France and Spain that resulted in both countries having their UK expats winter fuel allowance withdrawn. I am writing articles for English language publications in Spain and wish to be accurate with the information that I provide. With over 500,000 UK expats living in France and Spain, many of whom are retired pensioners, I hoped that you could provide the required information or direct me to the UK government department that will. Best regards Stuart Burton
Hello, My mother (72 years old) is a German expat. She received neither a German one-off payment (inflation, energy prices) for German pensioners nor a one-off payment in Spain (despite registration). The one-off payment only applies to German pensioners who live in Germany or only to Spanish pensioners. You can see that people who have paid taxes all their lives are the stupid ones in the end. Every idler gets something, except the decent ones. It's not just an English problem! Regards Ralph Johne
Brexit retirees Without doubt we ‘Love Spain’ and the people, everything was better there. Wish we had not left. Only on a mini break in 2002 turned into our dream of buying a home in Spain. There were many paper and financial costs, but those are our happiest memories ever.
Watching programmes showing life in the sun should forewarn applicants of all the hidden costs, Add 20 per cent to the initial 20 per cent purchase and legal costs. (Check out that Wills are legal and include worldwide assets. UK house prices escalated £200,000 more over the 14 years. Selling of the Spanish property price (Oct 2019) did not even reach our original 2002 costs. Many fellow returnees lost a lot of money! Sadly do not think of returning without a large downsizing. It may just be a dream , so hope it is not a nightmare! Anne Mitchell
Old smells What a wonderful article. It sums up everything we know and love about Spain, past and present. I was reading the article to my wife and when I go to the last paragraph about the aromas in current taxis she said without hesitation ‘air freshener’. Iain Chester
Invisible slavery The only difference in Murcia is there are no strawberries, but watermelons, iceberg lettuce and many other fruits and vegetables. These poor workers are living and working in terrible conditions, shanty towns, made of pallets and plastic sheeting for shelter… one of which caught on fire a couple of years ago; fortunately, there were no injuries. They are hauled around the countryside, squashed inside very old diesel vehicles, which belch out thick, black exhaust smoke, often at break-neck speeds. This is a disgusting practice, but while there are a few Spanish producers who are getting very rich, and northern Europeans are getting plenty of fruit and vegetables, nothing changes, and these poor people will continue to be exploited. Now lets just mention the HUGE amount of water that is needed to produce these succulent fruit, in a dry land, where habitats are suffering and wildlife is dying…Shame! Shame on Spain and the EU! Concha
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Travelling to Europe AS the world gets smaller, the urge to explore it with our fourlegged com panions grows. But is a carfree European es capade with your pooch more trouble than it’s worth, especially post Brexit? The answer is a mixed bag. While the UK’s exit from the EU has changed the pet passport scheme, with an Animal Health Certificate and timely ra bies vaccination, your fur ry friend is good to go. However, navigating the Continent's transporta tion can be a tad tricky. Travelling to Europe with a dog but without a car isn’t as simple as hop ping on the Eurostar. De spite dogs being allowed on trains in Britain, Eu rostar has a somewhat baffling nodog policy. Before the pandemic, dog owners wishing to travel to France and be
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Dog parks A mindful game THE urban landscapes of Spain’s cities are undergoing a significant transformation. As a response to the country’s evolving pet culture, more and more green spaces are being dedicated to dog parks. These secure outdoor areas are tailored for dogs to play, exercise, and socialise off leash, improving their quality of life. Prominent cities like Valencia and Zaragoza are leading this trend, boasting a large number of wellmain tained dog parks. Their popu larity has surged, demonstrat ing the value Spanish society places on the wellbeing and
social interaction of pets. The creation of these parks is part of a larger initiative to develop petfriendly urban environments. These spaces not only encourage physical health and sociability for dogs but also foster a sense of com munity among pet owners. They provide a common ground for people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other, enhancing the humananimal bond. As Spain’s dog park movement continues to grow, it reflects the nation’s commitment to create a more petinclusive society.
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Messi set for ANDALUCIA WALKING FOOTBALL LEAGUE Over 50s and Over 60s league tables so far: Ballon d’Or’ glory MEANWHILE…… Last week’s lull in League action gave Real Calahonda the opportuni ty to organise a round robin tournament at their home ground involving their own Over 60s team and those from Malaga and Gibraltar. Real Calahonda 2 v 1 Malaga This was a closely fought affair with the home side taking the lead through a deflected effort. Malaga retaliated with a sweetly struck free kick to draw level. However, after the break, Malaga were reduced to six players due to a running offence and Real used the opportunity to strike on the break to win the game. Gibraltar 5 v 1 Malaga Having played them in a friendly in Gibraltar last season, Malaga were only
Sean McVitty, our newbie AWFL referee, officiated excellently in all three games.
too aware of how good a side their opponents were… and so it proved. Gibraltar struck first to
LA 2028 Olympics approves cricket but isn’t sure about boxing THE LA 2028 Olympics could just possibly be the most di verse games yet. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board recently gave the green light to five new sports for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, yet boxing currently remains in a state of limbo, according to a news source. Cricket Comeback On the proposal of the Or ganising Committee, cricket, baseball and softball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash have all gained support. Cricket will make a come back in the Twenty20 format, its first appearance since Paris 1900. Baseball and softball, after their Tokyo 2020 debut,
are back in the game. Lacrosse will be played in the Sixes format, marking its third Olympic appearance follow ing St Louis 1904 and London 1907. Flag football, a variant of American football with five players per side, and squash will both make their Olympic debuts. Boxing’s Rocky Road Despite its rich Olympic his tory, boxing’s future remains uncertain. The International Boxing Association (IBA) faced expulsion from the Olympic movement in June, primarily due to financial con cerns, governance issues, and deteriorating relations with the IOC under President Umar Kremlev. A new entity, World Box ing, emerged in April, aiming for IOC recognition. However, with only 16 National Federa tions, it lacks global represen tation. IOC director general Christophe De Kepper had previously assured boxing’s presence in LA 2028, but re cent statements suggest its inclusion is now ‘on hold’.
lead 10 but Malaga soon equalised, after a missed penalty, through a follow up after a shot rebounded
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ONE former Barcelona great, Lionel Messi and a current star, Aitana Bonmati, are set to be handed their respective Ballon d’Or trophies later this month. The Ballon d’Or award is the most craved and respected in all of football as it shows who has been the best footballer for the past 12 months and, as is usually the case, many of the most famous people will descend on Paris later this month for the cere mony. The shortlists were an nounced not too long ago, but it has long been expect ed that Messi would win, or at least be in the close run ning for his eighth award hav ing helped Argentina win the World Cup last December. A lot of people can al ways speculate and won der who may or who should win the award, but according to Sport, the results have al The Ballon d’Or trophy. ready been leaked and it will be Messi and Bonmati hand ed the awards in front of their fellow footballers. Messi certainly had the tougher competition for the award due to the fact Erling Haaland shattered almost every record possible last season with Manchester City by scoring 52 goals across all competitions and helping them complete a historic treble.
A 25% stake in Manchester United BRITISH billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is set to purchase 25 per cent of Manchester United after Sheikh Jassim withdrew his takeover offer last week. After months of nego tiating, standoffs and differing reports, it looks as though the Glazers will continue to hold a majority stake in Man United, despite having re ceived a cash upfront offer from Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim, who would have also cleared all debt from the club. This is because Sheikh Jas sim has indeed withdrawn his offer which had been on the table for months, but with no progress be ing made the Qatari national has end ed up walking away from all negotia tions as he only wanted to buy the club and own it himself. That has allowed Sir Jim Ratcliffe to swoop in and change his offer to the Glazers, because he is now reportedly willing to only hold a 25 per cent stake
Manchester United have become rather unwilling sellers recently.
in his boyhood club, despite claiming he wished to buy a majority at the start of this process. It’s believed that the Glazers be came rather unwilling sellers a few months ago and that has led to severe
delays in this takeover process, so Ratcliffe has had to rethink his po sition and realise that a minor ity stake is better than hav ing nothing at all. Ratcliffe is now said to be closing in on buy ing a 25 per cent stake in Man United but has also de manded that his IN EOS group be able to control and run all footballing opera tions at Old Trafford. While certain Manchester United supporter groups have now called on people to stop communicating and working with the club after they failed to sell the club in its entirety, this move from Ratcliffe is indeed a smart one. If Ratcliffe is able to run footballing operations, it will likely allow the club to go in a new and different direction, something that’s desperately needed given how poor the Red Devils have been doing this season and over the last few campaigns.