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NERJA is standing tall as a true tourism powerhouse. The latest hotel occupancy data, shared by the councillor for Tourism, Ana Maria Munoz, reveals an extraordinary achievement. For four consecutive months, from June until September, Nerja has main tained hotel occupancy rates above 90 per cent. This impressive consistency is a testa ment to the town’s unwavering appeal and resilience in the tourism sector. The councillor underlies the signifi cance of these figures, emphasising that Nerja has solidified its position as a touristic leader in the region. She stated, “Nerja has become a benchmark in the area, managing to maintain hotel occupancy above 90 per cent for four consecutive months. These data corroborate the tourist solidity of our municipality.” And the trend continues into October, with occupancy rates surpassing 91 per cent, even exceeding the figures record ed in 2022. It’s a statistic that mirrors the prepan demic numbers from 2019, signifying the remarkable recovery of tourism in Nerja. In terms of nationalities, the town has seen an influx of British, Spanish, Ger
LOCAL POLICE: Manuel Cordero and Olga Cervera.
UNIQUE ALLURE: Tourists flock to Nerja.
man, and Irish tourists. The Municipal Tourism Office has played an essential role in assisting visi tors, attending to a total of 5,176 individ uals. These guests have shown a keen inter est in exploring the municipality’s tourist resources and learning about the trans portation options for discovering the sur rounding areas as a complement to their Nerja experience.
Moreover, the exciting events that took place in September, including the Maro fair, the Veladilla de San Miguel, and Tourist Day celebrations, have cap tured the curiosity of many. Tourists and visitors have lauded the harmonious blend of sun, sea, culture, and tradition which have left an indelible mark on those who have had the privi lege of experiencing Nerja’s unique al lure.
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AXARQUIA has just played host to a delegation of in ternational production and localisation experts. This initiative, orchestrat ed by the Andalucia Film Commission and the Min istry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, was organised to spotlight the potential of Axarquia and Andalucia as prime destinations for film shoots and to unlock the incredible allure of film tourism. Arturo Bernal, the Minis ter of Tourism, elaborated on the transformative pow er of attracting film shoots and positioning Andalucia as a mustvisit destination for movie aficionados. “This endeavour adds an extra layer of distinction to our community, providing travellers with unparalleled
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experiences as they step in to the very locations im mortalised on the silver screen,” he confirmed. The delegation, who ex plored Axarquia and other
parts of the province of An dalucia from October 19 to 23, comprised profession als from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland.
These skilled experts rep resent renowned compa nies like Netflix, Zeta Cine ma, Fifth Season, Studio Babelsberg, Focus Features, Third and 10 Films, and Limelight. Their impressive portfo lios span legendary films and series including ‘Inter stellar’, ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘The King’s Speech’, ‘30 Coins’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Mission Impossible: Secret Nation’, ‘Bridge of Spies’, ‘Enemy at the Gates’, ‘Origin’, and ‘The Departed’. As the visitors traversed this cinematic wonderland, the Sevilla Film Office, Car mona Film Office, Cordoba Film Office, Malaga Film Of fice, and Axarquia Film Of fice extended their expert assistance.
IN a display of unity and gratitude, the Ner ja Town Council has unanimously passed a motion put forth by Mayor Jose Alberto Armijo. This motion aims to celebrate and honour the heroic actions of two officers from the Nerja Local Police, Manuel Cordero and Olga Cervera, as well as two members of the Guardia Civil. The commendable event unfolded on the iconic Balcon de Eu ropa at dawn, where these brave officers in tervened to save the life of a young woman. She stood perilously close to the edge, tee tering on the brink of a lifechanging decision.
The officers’ swift and selfless actions prevented a tragedy from occurring. Notably, Manuel Cordero’s heroism shone particularly bright, as he managed to grab hold of the young woman as she slipped into the void, sparing her from a po tentially devastating fall. This story serves as a reminder of the re markable acts of val our that are carried out by those who stand watch over our communities. Their unwavering dedication to preserv ing life is a testament to the noble spirit that runs through the heart of Nerja.
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Hiking routes Anna Ellis LACE up your hiking boots because Velez Malaga is launching an exciting series of hiking routes, starting on Octo ber 29 with a thrilling adventure through the Sierra de las Nieves. The programme in cludes seven distinct routes across various parts of the province, each to be explored in the coming weeks. The hikes will take place every month, ex cept for December, and the grand finale will be in May. The inaugural hike, taking place on Sunday, October 29, promises to be an adventure to re member. It’s a moderately chal lenging route, spanning 14 kilometres and last ing approximately five
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Sweet Potato Festival MARK your calendars for October 31 because Maro is gearing up to celebrate the Chestnut and Sweet Potato Festival, also known as Maroween 2023. This event is a joint effort by Nerja Council and the Maro Festival Board and promises a day of delightful spookiness and delectable treats. The festivities will kick off in the afternoon and continue into the evening, with a line up of exciting activities.
Attendees can look forward to musical performances, parades, gymnastics, and a host of surprises to keep everyone entertained. Estíbaliz Zorrilla, the president of the Maro Celebrations Board, excitedly shares that traditional sweet potatoes and roasted chestnuts will be available for all to savour, adding a touch of warmth and cosiness to the Halloween atmosphere. One of the standout at-
tractions of Maroween is the Passage of Horrors, and this year, it’s getting a makeover. New characters, intricate scenery, and spine-tingling special effects are sure to thrill and chill the brave souls who dare to venture through it. As a special touch, students from the Virgen de las Maravillas public school have participated in decorating the façade, adding their creative flair to the spooky ambience.
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THRILLING ADVENTURE: Get your hiking boots ready.
hours. The journey be gins and ends in Ojen, within the breathtaking landscapes of the Sierra de las Nieves. To join in the hiking fun, you can register at the town hall for a fee of €10. The adventure kicks off bright and early at 7.30am from the Munic ipal Market (the old bus
station) in Velez, and at 7.40am from the Día Su permarket in Tomillar, Torre del Mar. Participants will travel by bus to Ojen, to the Juanar Refuge, a loca tion that has earned the distinction of being a Biosphere Reserve and is nestled within the Sierra de las Nieves Nat ural Park.
TORROX is set to be bathed in a sea of pink on Sunday, October 29. Under the rallying cry of ‘Torrox walks in pink’, an impressive gathering of 1,300 people is expected to join the March Against Cancer. The councillor for Health, Ana Perez, reaf firmed the mission behind the march: “It’s not just a walk; it’s an opportunity to raise aware ness and provide unwavering support on the often arduous journey that cancer patients face.” Beatriz Sevilla, the vice president of AECC Torrox, aptly encapsulated the reach of can cer’s impact, saying, “Cancer touches us all, in one way or another.”
In pink “While early detection and the services pro vided by public administrations for prevention are vital, equally important is the support that’s needed throughout the challenging pro cess of battling this formidable foe.” Registration for this event can be completed at the AECC headquarters in Torrox, located in Las Moreras, in front of the Tourist Office. For €7, participants will receive a specially designed tshirt, a bottle of water, and a piece of fruit to keep them energised during the march.
San Silvestre CALLING all running enthu siasts! It’s time to lace up your trainers and mark your cal endars for the highly antic ipated San Silvestre Com peteña, set to take place on the last day of the year, December 31. This popular race spans a challenging 8.5 kilome tres and is the perfect way to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a burst of energy. The town of Competa will be the backdrop for this exciting event, and the starting gun is scheduled
to go off at 10.00am. Whether you’re a sea soned runner or just look ing to have some fun, this race offers a great oppor tunity to test your mettle and enjoy the stunning scenery that Competa has to offer. To be a part of this thrilling race, you can reg ister at the Guadalinfo Centre in Competa. Do keep in mind that registrations will not be accepted on the day of the race itself. So, it’s impor tant to secure your spot ahead of time and avoid any lastminute rush.
LOCAL NEWS CLOCKS BACK ON Sunday October 29 at 03.00, Day light Saving Time ends and the clocks will be turned back one hour to 02.00. There will be more light in the morning, however the dark nights will be drawing in.
NIBS EXTRA Burriana slope THE stabilisation works of the Burriana slope in Nerja have begun. These works will be carried out between Calle Felipe and the land scaped access from Capistra no, over a length of 150 me tres. The budget for the works is €806,939.31, to be completed in four months.
Jazz and Blues MARK your calendars for Fri day, October 27, as the House of Culture in Almuñe car comes alive with the cap tivating melodies of the Nan cy Ruth Quartet. The performance kicks off at 7.00pm.
Plan approved NERJA Town Council has ap proved the Calle Horizonte urbanisation project. The ex isting pavement will be com pletely demolished, and the entire infrastructure will be renewed. The project is ex pected to take two months.
Moguera works IZNATE Town Council has re ceived a subsidy for €75,000 through the Itínere Plan (a programme financed with European Funds) aimed at improving rural roads. The work is aimed at improving the Camino de Moguera.
Lend a hand ALMACHAR Town Council, together with the Croche Workshop, has started a campaign to collect plastic bags to reuse them. The ‘Lend a Hand to the Environ ment’ initiative has the dou ble objective of raising awareness about the impor tance of recycling and at the same time creating art with plastic.
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THE Department of Sports at Rincon de la Victoria has un veiled a series of exciting en hancements to the municipali ty’s sports facilities, promising a new era of sports and recre ation for its residents and visi tors. The councillor for Sport, An tonio Jose Martin, is spear heading six critical projects, four of which are centred around the Municipal Covered Pavilion known as ‘Ruben Ruzafa’ in Torre de Benagal bon. The councillor confirmed: “Starting with the pavilion’s fa cade, we’ve undertaken a
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RUBEN RUZAFA: Sports facilities being improved.
comprehensive cleaning and painting job that breathes new life into this beloved sports hub. Inside, we’ve tackled wa ter filtration issues, ensuring a dry and comfortable space for athletes. But the excitement doesn’t end there. “Soon, we’ll be installing support structures for volley ball poles and an impressive climbing wall, turning this pavilion into a multisport haven.” The councillor added: “These improvements are a testament to our ongoing commitment to our resi dents.”
Iconic moments Midday respects MOTRIL is about to set the stage on fire as it embarks on a thrilling musical jour ney through the most iconic moments of Argentine rock. The acclaimed musician, Claudio Gabis, is all set to take you on an unforget table ride through the ‘His tory of Argentine Rock’ in an exclusive concert. Mark your calendars for December 2, at 9.00pm, and make your way to the Teatro Calderon de la Barca. It’s an evening that promises to be nothing
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short of legendary. The best part? Tickets for this event are free, but you’ll want to secure your spot in this rock’n’roll ad venture. All you need to do is regis ter at www.giglon.com.
POIGNANT TRIBUTE: A five-minute silence.
ALMUÑECAR came togeth er on October 25 to observe a fiveminute silence, a poignant tribute to the vic tims of gender violence. At midday, the town col lectively paused to honour and remember those who have tragically lost their lives to this devastating is sue. This solemn moment served as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against genderbased vio lence. Maria del Carmen Reinoso, the councillor for Equality and Social Services, expressed her deep con cern, stating, “The number of victims does not stop growing, and to date, we have already exceeded the number of victims from the previous year, 2022.” This chilling statistic trans lates to more than 50 vic tims, a heartbreaking toll that leaves an equally tragic
legacy, 50 children under the age of 18 left without parents. Out of these victims, only 11 had the protection of a restraining order, under scoring the urgent need for continued efforts to com bat gender violence and protect those who are vul nerable.
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Time and artistry IMMERSE yourself in a journey through time and artistry as VelezMalaga proudly hosts the exhibi tion, ‘The Precursors of Veleña Painting’. This showcase allows you to explore the evolu tion of local painting, offer ing a glimpse into the vi brant world of contemporary art that has graced the region since the dawn of the 20th century. Running until January 28, 2024, this exhibition is a blend of the VelezMalaga Council’s own impressive art collection and the gra cious contributions of pri vate artists and their fami lies. It’s a testament to the rich tapestry of artistic tal ent that has thrived in the community. As you step into the gallery, you’ll be greeted by a diverse array of artworks, each with a unique story to tell. This collection serves as a bridge between the past and the present.
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THE Tourism Area of the Axar quiaCosta del Sol Common wealth is embarking on a voy age through the ‘Experience in Axarquia’ programme. This initiative promises to bring fresh, immersive experi ences to the region.
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Fresh experiences The councillor for Tourism, Jesus Perez Atencia, confirmed the comprehensive project will span an entire year and fea ture a diverse range of activi ties that aim to showcase the Andalucian heritage in the Axarquia region. These activities include ex periential vineyard visits, spe cialised training days for guides and tourism professionals, en gaging theatrical tours, and de lightful tastings, among many others. “The underlying goal,” as Atencia explains, “is to shed light on and enhance the rich
Andalusian legacy of the Axar quia. “This not only introduces new opportunities, but also di versifies the tourism offerings beyond the sun and beach ex perience. “The ultimate aim is to miti gate the effects of seasonal fluctuations, particularly in the charming towns that dot the interior of the region. “This project is a catalyst for revaluing and activating expe riential tourism that centres around the cultural heritage and Andalucian legacy of the region,” the councillor added.
PROVERB OF THE WEEK “Knowledge is power.” Meaning the more you know, the more powerful you can be in your life. This phrase is often attributed to Francis Bacon, but Thomas Jefferson also used the phrase on at least four separate occasions.
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Nordic walking THE Andalucian Federation of Mountain Sports, Climbing, and Hiking (FADMES) and the Playas de Torre del Mar Sports Club have joined forces to bring the vi brant world of Nordic Walking to Canil las de Aceituno. This exciting initiative is part of the FADMES 2023 Sports Training Catalogue and is set to transform Canillas de Aceituno into the epicentre of Nordic walking during the upcoming month of November. Alvaro Hurtado, Sports councillor of the Canillas de Aceituno Town Council, expressed pride in hosting the event, fol lowing the successful participation in Torre del Mar earlier this month. In recent years, Canillas de Aceituno has solidified its reputation as an excel lent venue for diverse sports competi tions, including road cycling races, obsta cle races, and mountain races. While federated members of FAM/
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EXCITING INITIATIVE: During November.
FEDME in Malaga will have preference in the courses scheduled for this semester, the door remains open for those who are interested and share a passion for this engaging activity. Registration details and more informa tion can be obtained from the Playas de Torre del Mar Sports Club through email or their social media channels, where the registration form will be made avail able.
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THE Department of Sports in Torre del Mar is all set to unveil an impres sive series of enhancements and ren ovations at the Juan Manuel Azuaga Stadium. This exciting infrastructure project comes with a total cost of €83,491.33 and promises to elevate the stadi um’s appeal. Among the noteworthy develop ments, a brandnew threestorey stand is taking shape, complete with a sturdy foundation at its base and the installation of prefabricated stands. This stand will offer spectators an enhanced vantage point to enjoy the sporting action. Moreover, metal structures are be ing erected to support the placement of sail roofs that will gracefully cover the two stands at the south end. These roofs will not only provide shade, but also add to the aesthetic appeal of the stadium. The bar within the stadium is also getting a makeover, with aluminum access doors and metal rollup win dows being installed. Alongside these upgrades, the elec trical installation within the bar is be
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THE mayor of Rincon de la Victoria, Francisco Saldo, has reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to enhancing public trans portation. The goal? To make the daily commute be tween Malaga and Rincon smoother, more convenient, and ultimately more neighbour friendly. So, what’s changing? As of October 25, there has been a surge in transport capacity in the direction of Malaga as two additional buses now depart from Rincon de la Victoria (Hotel Rinconsol) at the crack of dawn, 6.45am and 7.40am. These early departures are hoped to alle viate the congestion woes often experienced on the M160 line during the morning rush.
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Bus surge In the direction back to Rincon de la Victo ria, an extra bus departing from Malaga at 2.50pm has also been introduced. The agreement for these enhancements is currently set to run until December 31. And it is with great optimism that the mayor shares, “If these changes prove bene ficial as we wholeheartedly believe they will we’ll explore extending these improve ments into 2024 through a renewed agree ment between the Rincon de la Victoria Town Council and the Malaga Transport Consortium.”
Gluten-free delights TORRE DEL MAR: An exciting project.
ing revamped, making it a more com fortable and inviting space for fans. Additionally, a new joint room is being provided, where club merchan dise can be purchased.
RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Town Council has taken a savoury step forward by wel coming two new members in to the ‘Rincon GlutenFree’ network of glutenfree dining. The mayor, Francisco Sala do, confirmed that Hermanos Toro (grill and takeaway) and Bibra (restaurant) have both officially been added to the list. The vision here is crystal clear, to offer a gastronomic experience that’s tailormade
for people with gluten sensi tivities within the municipality. The mayor said: “We want to ensure that everyone, re gardless of dietary restrictions, can savour the flavours of Rin con de la Victoria.” But it’s not just about the menu. The mayor added: “This goes beyond the plate; it’s about spreading awareness and fostering empathy within our community. “We’re committed to im
proving the quality of life for those with celiac disease through expert guidance and information.” If you’re an establishment interested in joining the net work, reach out to the Health and Consumer Affairs depart ment at the Rincon de la Victo ria Council. They can be contacted via email at rinconsingluten@rin condelavictoria.es or by phone on (+34) 952 911 332 or (+34) 607 983 852.
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VELEZMALAGA has given the enthusiastic nod for an addi tion to the beloved Vivar Tellez Stadium, new sail roofs. This development is set to bring comfort and shelter to fans of the Velez Football Club and the dedicated parents who attend youth games. Rocio Ruiz, the councillor for Sports, confirmed: “It’s high time we make these muchneeded improvements to benefit both our loyal Velez Football Club supporters and the parents who show up to cheer for our young athletes." “We’re talking about two sleek metal structures, each adorned with shade sail roofs, that will drape over the two stands at the south end of the Vivar Tellez stadium.
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In the shade FOOTBALL STADIUM Is having some muchneeded improvements.
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“Together, they will span an impressive 88 square me tres.2 The budget for the project has already been approved,
ALMUÑECAR Town Council is giving a fresh lease of life to the pavements that lead to Los Bajos del Fenicio, a leisure zone that has seen more than 30 years of use. This renewal project, with an invest ment exceeding €15,000, is now under way and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Francisco Rodriguez, Head of Works
totalling €35,233.51, and is ex pected to be completed in 35 days. In addition to the shade, the councillor also shared, “In
Bajos del Fenicio and Maintenance, explained that this initiative seizes the opportunity during the offseason to revamp the area. The works involve the removal of the existing solar panel and the lifting of pavements covering an area of approxi mately 150 square metres. Subsequently, new concrete paving,
September, we took a signifi cant step by purchasing 300 new seats, and now, the Vivar Tellez Stadium proudly boasts a grand total of 1401 seats.”
cladding, and corks will be installed be fore the terrace tiles are laid. This project, with a budget of around €15,000, has an estimated completion time of three months, ensuring minimal disruption to the businesses in the area. It’s a step towards enhancing the ap peal of Los Bajos del Fenicio and provid ing a welcoming and vibrant space for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
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Linda Hall OCTOBER continues to be busy for Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish throne. On October 7 and 8 the Princess of Asturias, now at the General Military Acade my in Zaragoza, was seen in two public ceremonies with her fellow cadets for the first time. She then accompanied her parents King Felipe and Queen Letizia at the annual Armed Forces parade in Madrid and the official recep tion in the Palacio Real Octo ber 12, Spain’s National Day,. October 20 saw Leonor pre side the annual Princess of Asturias awards. Held in Oviedo (Asturias), these prizes go to persons, entities or organisations who make notable contributions to the arts, sciences, humanities, public affairs and coopera tion. Meryl Streep, whose name was probably the most
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AWARDS CEREMONY: Princess of Asturias and Meryl Streep.
familiar to Spain’s national and international population, won the 2023 Arts prize. Japanese author Haruki Mu rakami, received the Litera ture prize, while the Scientific and Technical Research award went to the US biolo gists Jeffrey Gordon, Peter Greenberg and Bonnie Bassler. Eliud Kipchoge (Sport), Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (International Coop eration) and the Scottish charity Mary’s Meals (Con cord) were also recipients of
the €50,000 cash prize and a Juan Miro statuette. Helene Carrere d’Encausse (Social Sci ences) and the Italian author and philosopher Nuccio Or dine (Communication and humanities) who died earlier this year were represented by relatives. October 31, when she cele brates her 18th birthday and comes of age, will be the next big day for Princess Leonor as she swears her loyalty to Spain’s Constitution at a ple nary session of parliament and the senate.
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Noddy’s cancer shock NODDY HOLDER, the iconic frontman of the British rock band Slade, has been given six months to live following a throat cancer diagnosis. According to an article pub lished in the British Press on Thursday, October 19, by his wife Suzan Holder, he re ceived the devastating news five years ago. She revealed how after re ceiving a brutal prognosis, the 77yearold singer with one of the most instantly recognis able voices in rock had secret ly battled the disease ever since. Thanks to a new trial of ex perimental chemotherapy by experts at Manchester’s Christie Hospital, Noddy was even able to perform again earlier this summer after be ing invited to join Cheshire musician Tom Seals on stage. Recalling the emotional moment, Suzan said: “I saw a sight I thought I would never see again earlier this year… my incredible husband, back on stage, captivating an audi ence with hilarious, slightly
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Nick Owen with Suzan and Noddy Holder October 19, 2023.
naughty stories and singing his heart out with a voice still distinctive and powerful. “To watch him do what he does so brilliantly was thrilling, entertaining and pro foundly moving,” Suzan wrote. Suzan explained: “We told only immediate close family and friends. They held our hands and kept our confi dence. We truly found out who our real friends are.” Formed in 1966 in the En glish city of Wolverhampton, during a glittering 25year ca reer, Slade racked up six No1
charttoppers in the UK. Mer ry Christmas Everybody was their biggest smash. Released in 1973, it has been a regular feature every year in the charts over the fes tive period. According to the press, the record, penned by Noddy and Jim Lea, earns a stunning £520,000 annually. He once famously said: “It’s definitely a pension plan, yes. It was never designed to be that way, but it has taken on a life of its own. It’s been used for adverts and for movies, it’s been used for all sorts of things.”
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IN Spain there seems to be more and more reports of wild boar becoming a nuisance in ur ban areas, from rummaging through bins to causing serious accidents on the highway. The latest figures show that Spain’s wild boar population in the provinces of Huesca and Girona, both located in the Pyrenean territories, have seemingly hit their wild boar population peak, writes Pig333. In contrast, regions like Barcelona, Valencia, and Ali cante are experiencing high growth rates, indicating the spread. The majority of other provinces fall into a category of relatively low population in crease but with a potential for growth in the future. Wild Boar Risks Reportedly the problem was exacerbated during the Covid lockdown where due to the ab sence of people on the streets more wild boar strayed into ur ban areas. In 2021 there were 1,200 incidents involving wild boars in Barcelona alone. This year alone there have
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WILD BOAR: The population has seemingly hit a peak in some areas.
been news reports of wild boar invading popular tourist spots, causing mayhem on beaches. While not a new problem, the frequency of these instances seems to be on the rise. There are also regular reports of wild boar as the root cause of road collisions, some of them fatal for drivers who were
caught out unexpectedly. Again this is nothing new in itself, but something that is becoming a worrying trend. Aside from these issues, there is the littlepublicised problem of disease. The grow ing wild pig population poses significant concerns due to the species’ association with dis
TO coincide with World Ener gy Saving Day on Saturday Oc tober 21, Greenpeace volun teers visited 13 Spanish towns to place stickers on the win dows of the information of fices of the country’s large electricity companies. Endesa, Iberdrola and Naturgy offices were targeted in A Coruña, Palma de Mallorca, Girona, Pamplona, Almeria, Bilbao, Cadiz, Cordoba, Malaga, Granada, Murcia, Valladolid and Zaragoza. The activists believe that the energy companies are de liberately making it difficult for individuals, especially those in apartment blocks, to install solar panels or other ways of collecting solar pow er. Greenpeace argue that those who install solar power can save between 40 and 60 per cent on their annual elec tricity and with more than 10 per cent of households in Spain suffering from energy poverty due to escalating prices, this could mean the difference between enjoying heating or staying cold.
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Installation of solar panels could save money.
According to María Prado, head of Greenpeace’s Climate and Energy campaign, “we want to make it clear that these companies are prevent ing people from exercising their right to enjoy solar ener gy, making it difficult with bu reaucratic obstacles to install solar panels in their homes. “This situation, which should not exist since the re peal of the sun tax in 2018, oc curs systematically in neigh bourhood blocks and energy communities where selfcon sumption is shared between different people. This is the
socalled collective selfcon sumption.” The charity be lieves that solar selfconsump tion is one of the best tools available to help families save on their electricity bill, be en ergy efficient and contribute to the fight against climate change. However, according to the Greenpeace campaign, selfconsumption in multi family homes (tenant blocks) is not taking off because it is not profitable for large elec tricity companies, while solar selfconsumption in individual homes has grown by 1,200 per cent in the last five years.
eases, notably African swine fever (ASF). While not a danger to humans, ASF has the poten tial to devastate the domestic pig population, a cause for con cern among livestock farmers and the Spanish economy. Is Culling The Answer? Wild boar do not have any natural predators, apart from wolves in the northern areas of Spain, which leads many to sug gest culling, particularly in Spain’s south. Culling is the act of selectively killing animals, typically to con trol their population or to con tain the spread of disease. Culling has been one of the pri mary methods used in Spain. It’s often done by professional hunters or by local authorities. Those in favour highlight that hunting wild boar is a centuries old tradition in many parts of Spain, so many people view culling simply as a continuation of this tradition. Alternative Solutions While some see culling as the way forward, there is also a segment of the population con cerned about safety, both in
terms of boarhuman interac tions and the methods used for culling, which sometimes in volve firearms in relatively pop ulated areas. Other advocate more hu mane methods such as fencing or spraying chemicals that imi tate the smell of wolf urine. An other option is relocation, but due to their independence on scavenging, some argue that they would not survive back in the wild. This sterilisation method has been considered in some re gions. The idea is to capture and sterilise a certain number of boars to control their repro duction rate. Regarding the nuisance fac tor, authorities have tried to educate the public, usually tourists, about not feeding the boars and securing trash bins to make urban areas less attrac tive to these animals. As the wild boar population continues to grow, public senti ment and potential solutions will play a crucial role in shap ing Spain’s approach to this is sue.
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DENMARK Schmeichel’s apology DANISH goalkeeper and former Leicester star, Kasper Schmeichel, has publicly apologised for his recent outburst during a game. The 36year-old admitted he ‘went over the line’ and ‘failed to be a role model’ after angrily confronting a ball boy for a delay in returning the ball.
Storm Babet DENMARK is dealing with the aftermath of Storm Babet's destructive rampage. Danish insurance companies are overwhelmed with claims, as the storm wreaked havoc across the nation. The country faced some of the most ferocious storm surges in decades, leaving authorities assessing the widespread damage and its long-term implications.
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Abandoned animals ORGANISATIONS in Portugal are battling animal abandonment with almost 42,000 strays rounded up in the country last year. According to the latest data from the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), 41,994 animals were picked up off the street or delivered to the official collection centres. This figure is down on the 43,603 strays received in 2021.
Terrorist threat PORTUGAL has raised the terrorist threat level in the country from 'moderate' to 'significant'. As announced
GERMANY
FEATURE
IRELAND Unkind remarks ON BBC's Graham Norton Show, its host was forced to offer an apology to Fermoy, a Cork town, after a previous guest's unkind remarks. Despite a minor mistake mentioning Fermoy's famous ‘giant pencil’ landmark, Norton highlighted the town's Tidy Towns achievements which earned applause from the show’s Hollywood celebrities.
Bean memorabilia Stray dogs in a shelter. in a statement from the secretary general of the Internal Security System (SSI), the measure is 'preventive and cautious' in nature. The Security Information Service (SIS), as the entity responsible for threat assessment, suggested there were conditions that justified: 'the change in the degree of terrorist threat in Portugal’.
FRANCE
A DECADE-OLD tin of baked beans, autographed by Irish singer Chris De Burgh, surpassed expectations by selling for £111 at a Northamptonshire auction. De Burgh's daughter, former Miss World Rosanna Davison, humorously advised, “Since the beans are 11 years old, I hope whoever buys them doesn’t plan to eat them.”
THE NETHERLANDS
King Harald
Peace Prize
Another strike
Party party
NORWAY's 86-year-old monarch, King Harald V, has contracted Covid-19, experiencing mild symptoms. The royal household announced, “His Majesty the King has been diagnosed with coronavirus and is on sick leave until he is symptom-free. The king has cold symptoms and stays at home.”
RENOWNED author Salman Rushdie made a rare public appearance, since his attack in August 2022, at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 22. He was there to discuss his latest novel, ‘Victory City,’ and received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
THE Pompidou Centre in Paris is due to close from 2025 to 2030 and staff are already trying to protect their positions in order to ensure that they are not the losers because of circumstances beyond their control. Basically, they are now on strike and demand security of employment for those five years.
WITH the next General Election in The Netherlands due to take place on Wednesday November 22, the electorate will have to expand its knowledge of the country’s political parties as although there are currently 21 parties in parliament, there will be no less than 26 contesting the election.
Electric domination NORWAY's remarkable journey as the global epicentre of electric cars continues to dazzle. With over 90 per cent of new vehicles now embracing plug-in technology, the nation is obliterating its own EV sales records. In September, motor fuel sales plummeted by 9 per cent, a testament to Norway's commitment to a fossil-free future, years ahead of schedule.
ITALY
Solar power GERMANY's solar energy sector continues its strong growth. In September, the country added 919 MW of photovoltaic capacity. In the first nine months of 2023, a remarkable 10.72 GW of solar capacity joined the grid, surpassing the government's 9 GW target for the year.
BELGIUM
Nutters challenge MONT VENTOUX in Provence has a peak at 1,909 metres and is invariably a stage in the Tour de France cycle race and causes difficulty for even the most hardened cyclist. The real devotees however take part in what is called the ‘Nutters Challenge’ using three different roads to reach the top three times in a day.
FINLAND
Royal Family TWO Dutch political parties GroenLinks and the PvdA narrowly voted at separate annual conferences to add to their manifestos for the November General Election a call to abolish the monarchy, as they consider it both anachronistic and far too expensive for the ceremonial duties that its members carry out.
SWEDEN
Migrants compensated All that glitters
Wife-carrying races
Deadly weapons
THE European Court of Human Rights has ordered Italy to compensate three Tunisian migrants for, what the court considered to be, “inhuman and degrading” treatment they were given when they were held at the reception centre on the island of Lampedusa. Italy now must compensate the three with €5,000 each plus €4,000 for legal expenses, a total of €9,000.
THANKS to new rules introduced by the European Commission, women in Belgium are going to have to be far more selective in choosing certain makeup as any glitter eyeshadow, nail varnish or lip gloss which is not biodegradable and therefore contains microplastic is to be banned from sale although as is often the case there will be a transition period.
IN Sonkajarvi, Finland, the annual 'wifecarrying' contest since 1992 sees men race carrying their spouses over a challenging course. The winner receives their wife's weight in beer. Originating from a 19thcentury gang leader's endurance test, the event symbolises Finland's cultural blend of humour, athleticism, and fighting spirit.
A DEADLY AR-15 type of semi-automatic weapon was used to kill two Swedes and injure a third person in a suspected terror attack in the Belgian city of Brussels. However, these guns have been legal as hunting weapons in Sweden since the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency changed the rules this summer.
Speed kings
Noble Peacemaker
Tennis open
A NEW rule has been introduced in the city of Genk in an effort to discourage motorists from driving too fast following the introduction of 12 new speed cameras. Any driver who manages to get caught over the limit 16 times within three months faces having their car seized and removed for two weeks in order to teach them a lesson.
FORME Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Ahtisaari, passed away aged 86. Serving from 1994-2000, he played key roles in global peace mediation, from Kosovo to Namibia. Under his leadership, Finland joined the European Union and NATO. His post-presidential venture, Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), showcases his enduring commitment to peace.
AS a result of beating Russia’s Pavel Kotov to win the 2023 Stockholm Open, 37-year-old French tennis veteran Gael Monfils became the oldest winner in the history of the tournament. He previously lifted the title in Sweden back in 2011. It was his first ATP Tour final in 21 months. After being ranked sixth in 2016, Monfils has since fallen to 140th in the world rankings.
Ghost ship A YACHT was found adrift in the open sea with no one on board. One of the engines was running and the cabins in disarray, there were men's clothes. But there is no one on board the boat. This is the mystery of the ghost yacht of Fregene, found last week just off the popular beach for holidaymakers from Rome.
FINANCE Engine failure ROLLSROYCE intends to slash 2,500 jobs, 6 per cent of its global workforce of 42,000, as it moves towards a simpler organisation “fit for the fu ture,” according to chief exec utive Tufan Erginbilgic. The engine manufacturer con firmed that the UK would be the most affected by the plans for staff.
Out to sea THE CSIF union lodged a formal complaint against Spain’s Sal vamento Maritimo sea search and rescue agency, which it ac cused of not respecting its members’ rest periods. The union also said that the agency had stopped paying overtime, a ‘substantial’ and unjustified modification of employees’ work conditions.
Flat fizz LVMH, which owns Moet et Chandon, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, reported a €20 billion third quarter turnover, a 9 per cent rise on the same peri od last year, but lagging behind the second quarter’s 17 per cent. The luxury firm blamed ris ing inflation, global instability and reduced demand for high end drinks.
Helping hand SPAIN’S government would re ceive an extra €5 billion a year if it withdrew energy and food subsidies, it admitted when submitting its Budget proposals to the European Union. At the same time, the report left the door open to the possibility of maintaining some of the mea sures introduced to counteract inflation.
Next move NEXT paid £115.2 million (€132.76 million) for a 97 per cent stake in British fashion firm FatFace. The clothing and lifestyle label is another Next purchase following the acquisi tion of Cath Kidston, JoJo Ma man Bebe, Joules plus a holding in Reiss which it increased to 72 per cent last month.
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paid to Barcelona genetic therapies company Splice Bio for a licensing and collaboration agreement in the US with Spark Therapeutics, part of multinational Roche.
Unchanged inflation INFLATION in the UK has re mained unchanged at 6.7 per cent in September. Food prices fell for the first time in two years but the inflation rate based on the consumer prices index matched August’s, despite City predictions of a 6.6 per cent fall. Spiralling fuel costs kept up the pressure on house holds, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) fig ures. “There may be some dis appointment out there but we have seen significant falls in headline inflation over the last six months,” ONS’ chief economist, Grant
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Fitzner, told the BBC’s Radio 4 Today programme. Prices for food and non alcoholic drink fell 0.2 per cent in their first monthly dip since September 2021 as supermarkets vied with rivals, cutting prices of sta ples like milk, cheese and eggs, as well as mineral wa
AIR NOSTRUM reported 2022 sales figures of €494.2 million and aggregated pretax profits of €19.6 million. The airline, an independent carrier which operates as an Iberia Airlines franchisee, is out of the red after two years of losses during the pandemic. Speaking at the company’s head quarters in Quart de Poblet (Valencia) on October 17, Air Nostrum’s chief ex ecutive Carlos Bertomeu said that 2022 had been a good year, showing a 51 per cent improved on 2021, owing to the increased demand registered since the second quarter of 2022. “Air Nostrum returns to the path of profits, something it has never aban
ter, soft drinks and fruit juice. Prices were nevertheless higher than in September 2022, with the cost of an av erage family’s food shop 12 per cent higher on an annu al basis. The ONS explained that production cuts by the prin
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AIR NOSTRUM: The independent carrier is an Iberia franchisee.
doned, except at the beginning of its operations back in 1994 and in the two great global crises,” Bertomeu said. The number of passengers rose by 55 per cent from 2.8 million in 2021 to 4.4 million in 2022 and in order to cov er the greater demand for seats, the company increased its number of
cipal oilproducing nations have raised global oil costs and would maintain pres sure on fuel prices in coming weeks. Despite the unchanged September rate, economists said inflation would still fall below 5.1 per cent by De cember and meet PM Rishi Sunak’s promise to halve the rate this year. The September inflation rate is important as the gov ernment normally uses this to calculate the following April’s increase in benefits, although Sunak is said to be considering a belowinfla tion rise as the government juggles its public finances.
flights from 46,710 during the previous year to 65,569. This more than doubled the pan demic year and improved Air Nos trum’s load factor, the per centage of available seating capacity occupied by passengers. Bertomeu went on to announce the creation of the Strategic Alliance of Re gional Airlines (SARA), a holding com pany resulting from a strategic union between Air Nostrum and the Irish re gional airline CityJet. Air Nostrum’s parent Air Investment Valencia will own an 80 per cent stake in the new company, with the remain ing 20 per cent allocated to CityJet’s owner, CF Miga Investment Holdings.
New centres
Esteemed clients
Rates apprehension
SPORTS and entertainment multinational Topgolf will open eight new centres in Spain and Portugal. The US company’s €250 mil lion investment will also create 3,800 new jobs, sources close to initiative told the Spanish me dia. After almost two years of ne gotiations, Topgolf has signed an agreement with BAJ Gold Development Iberia, headed by Pablo Juantegui, former presi dent of Telepizza who will devel op the franchise chain in both countries. Private equity fund Manna Capital Partners, led by Ulysses Bridgeman and Kevin Attkisson, will also participate in the com pany.
HIGHER interest rates meant that Span ish banks’ profits per client is at its highest in 15 years. These are based on the difference be tween a bank’s yield on credit and the cost of paying interest on clients’ de posits. This benefited the biggest banks, re vealed The Pulse, the latest report from the Alvarez & Marsal consultancy which placed CaixaBank at the head of the largest entities. According to Alvarez & Marsal, Caixa Bank enjoyed a rentability of 3.2 per cent per client by the end of this year’s second quarter, ahead of BBVA (3.1 per cent) and Santander (3.1 per cent). Bankinter, Unicaja, Ibercaja and Banca ja failed to make the 3 per cent cut with respective ratios of between 2.8 and 2.5 per cent, although the consultancy gave Sabadell 2.9 per cent.
BUSINESS premises’ rates in the UK could rise by £1.95 billion (€2.25 bil lion) next year. Increases are linked to the September inflation figure, tradi tionally used to determine the an nual rates’ increase imposed by lo cal councils on retailers, pubs and offices. Spokespeople foresaw that this year’s 6.7 per cent rise would be “the final nail in the coffin” for many businesses. It would “in evitably put renewed pressure on consumer prices,” warned the British Retail Consortium’s Helen Dickinson. Leading retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Ikea also called on the government to elimi nate the inflationlinked increase from the October autumn budget.
Toyota overtakes Kia CAR sales rose this year, but by the third quarter were still 15.8 per cent below those of prepan demic 2019. Industry analysts predict sales of 900,000 vehicles by the end of 2023 when, for the fourth consec utive year, they will fail to top one million. Spain would usually expect an nual sales of between 1.2 and 1.3 million vehicles, although the last time this figure was reached was in 2019, with the purchase of 1,258,260 cars and offroaders. Meanwhile, sales to private buyers so far this year have topped sales to companies or hire and leasing firms, with Toyota overtaking Kia as the most popu lar make.
Rescue hope FORMER owners of Daily Tele graph, the Barclay family, launched a £1 billion (€1.95 billion) bid to scupper rivals’ hopes of snapping up the broadsheets. According to Sky News, Abu Dhabi investors will assist the Bar clays in lodging a decisive offer that should write off their debt to the Lloyds Banking Group. This, the family hopes, will pre vent potential bidders, said to in clude hedge fund billionaire Sir Paul Marshall, German media giant Axel Springer and Daily Mail owner, Lord Rothermere from acquiring the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Tele graph and Spectator when they are auctioned off for an estimated £600 million (€692 million).
Three’s company VODAFONE and Three insisted their proposed £15billion (€17.3 billion) merger would not increase prices although it would reduce the number of their competitors. The Unite union told MPs on the Business and Trade Committee that merging both companies “would be bad” for consumers al though Three’s legal team main tained there were “no mergerre lated price rises” in the firms’ combined business plan. The deal must first be approved by regulators, but should it go ahead the two companies would create the UK’s largest mobile net work with approximately 27 mil lion customers.
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252,60
251,40
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1.479,5
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577,60
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208,80
206,60
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3.960,0
3.930,0
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2.258,00
2.240,50
45,39K
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544,70
536,80
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2.457,5
2.440,0
81,60K
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294,40
300,20
293,80
98,94K
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112,65
114,45
112,60
471,31K
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2.892,0
2.874,0
7,95K
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1.714,5
1.741,0
1.713,5
41,03K
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805,7
815,0
805,8
15,81K
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155,80
157,95
155,35
285,47K
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2.113,0
2.120,0
2.112,0
9,84K
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2.053,00
2.059,00
2.036,00
80,99K
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4.529,0
4.551,0
4.501,0
39,35K
Croda Intl
4.039,8
4.070,0
4.038,0
DCC
4.412,0
4.436,0
4.407,0
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3.097,0
3.079,0
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265,10
1.14887
0.87044
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454,00
465,70
453,30
451,54K
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478,40
489,30
478,40
175,42K
Rio Tinto PLC
4.879,6
4.925,0
4.878,5
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200,30
196,45
1,62M
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959,40
950,60
91,71K
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1.264,00
1.259,00
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370,6
364,6
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7,62K
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652,60
645,00
196,30K
11,17K
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701,40
689,40
120,95K
124,02K
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2.500,0
2.467,0
16,17K
260,50
156,29K
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2.727,5
2.695,5
449,26K
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358,57
361,30
357,50
162,64K
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917,40
926,00
917,00
44,80K
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2.654,0
2.630,0
51,64K
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1.534,00
1.523,50
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12.725,0
12.575,0
2,92K
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8.206,0
8.124,0
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12.620,0
12.430,0
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540,20
545,60
538,80
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632,00
615,40
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428,16
432,25
428,15
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720,00
714,80
202,14K
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1.471,20
1.463,60
141,48K
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103,75
106,20
103,60
632,30K
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46,91K
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272,90
272,90
271,70
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699,60
690,20
119,71K
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396,60
410,40
395,00
212,78K
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1.942,50
1.956,50
1.939,00
7,81K
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3.987,0
3.988,5
3.970,0
225,52K
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610,70
617,50
610,50
774,92K
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1.018,50
1.030,00
1.012,50
96,72K
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139,45
139,75
138,40
1,13M
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74,83
75,78
74,58
2,84M
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1.710,50
1.716,50
1.707,00
74,49K
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3.275,0
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28,34K
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689,80
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BUSINESS EXTRA Happy feet CINVEN, owner of Kurt Geiger since 2015, is said to be working with Bank of America on a fu ture auction of the luxu ry shoe brand for £400 million (€459.1 million). Leading luxury goods groups as well as private equity firms are all ex pected to be interested in acquiring the prestige label which was found ed in 1963.
Cashing in BANKINTER earned €685 million between January this year and the end of September, a 59.2 per cent increase on the same peri od in 2022, thanks to inter est hikes. The bank’s net in terest margin shot up by 54 per cent while return on equity rose to 18.2 per cent, chief executive Maria Dolores Bancausa an nounced.
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Don’t stop drilling BRITAIN’S Energy secretary warned that the country could not allow North Sea gas and oil output to diminish fur ther. Speaking at Energy UK’s an nual conference in London on October 18, Claire Coutinho said that Britain could be come increasingly dependent on energy imports. North Sea Transition Au thority (NSTA) data revealed that without new North Sea oil and gas wells, output would halve by 2030, Coutin
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ENERGY MINISTER: New North Sea wells needed, Claire Coutinho said.
Amancio Ortega (again) IT is an unusual week when Zara founder Amancio Ortega fails to loom large in the financial news in Spain and elsewhere. The latest information regarding one of the world’s richest men centres on Pontegadea Inversiones through which Ortega channels most of his activities in the property and energy sectors as well as the income from a 50.1 per cent hold
ing in the Inditex empire. This year, Pontegadea registered a consolidated profit of €2.3 billion at the end of the 2022 fiscal year, an increase of 30 per cent compared with 2021. Nevertheless, this omitted the income from Ortega’s Pontegadea GB 2020 and Partler 2006 which includes another 9.29 per cent holding in Inditex.
ho said. “This country would be forced to import up to 80pc of our oil and gas by 2030,” she told the conference. “The UK will not only be subservient to foreign regimes, but risk decimating the same people and commu nities that we need on this green transition journey.” The Energy secretary added that the UK was reducing oil and gas consumption in line with net zero targets, but added that without a new off shore drilling programme, production would fall “much faster” than demand. The UK needs an annual 61 million tons of oil, but with 938 potentiallyproduc tive wells now inactive, British oil production fell to a historic low of 38 million tons in 2022. This would plunge to 22 million tons in 2030 unless new wells were drilled, NSTA data suggested, Coutinho said.
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Cut-price TESLA has reduced the price of its basic Model 3 car in Britain by £3,000 (€3,443) to £36,990 (€42,460) in a bid to encourage demand for its electric vehicles as sales have slowed amid increased competition from China. Elon Musk’s company has continually slashed prices in the US this year and also re duced its UK prices in Jan uary.
Bank job GERMANY is likely to back the Nadia Calviño, vicepresident of the in cumbent Spanish govern ment as well as Economy minister, in her bid to head the European In vestment. Finance minis ter Christian Lindner re vealed that the German government had made its decision but although he did not wish to name the candidate, this is sure to be Calviño, insiders said.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT ALTHOUGH this ol boy has had his share of socalled ‘stardom’ over the years, it never stops to amaze me how far some egotistical celebrities are prepared to go to convince the public they are so utterly special. Mariah Carey sure took the bubble recently, when she insisted that the promotors of a tour she had been booked for supplied someone to ‘handle her chewing gum’! Apparently this young lady cannot bear to touch her chomped gum. She therefore needs someone to pick it up and bin it after she has spat it out. Not the job you would particu larly enjoy adding to your CV! Of course yours truly has had a few an tics in the past. One which I will nev er actually forget was my first trip to the USA as a budding ‘chart topper’. On the way to Nashville to appear at the Grand Old Oprey, I laid over in
NY for a couple of days to do a bit of tele. Also there at the same time was Tom Jones. I had known Tom since the beginning of his career, when his manager Gordon Mills, who also managed me, was paying him 10 bob a week and changed his name from Woodward to Jones, to coincide with the popular movie playing worldwide at the time. Riding high by then he was ap pearing at the Copacabana and also having a mad affair with the beauti ful Mary Wilson of the Supremes, who were the most successful Mo town girl group in the business and at that time appearing for a week in the Blue Room of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria. After seeing Tom at the ‘Copa’ on my first night I was subsequently in vited to join him and Mary for a club crawl around the night spots of New York. To be honest I didn’t really en joy it too much because they were recognised just about everywhere we went and basically mobbed at every turn. Not me of course. My Little Arrows was still rising up
the charts and I certainly hadn’t reached the heights of my two com panions. Nevertheless it was an in teresting night and rounded off by Mary eagerly inviting me and Tom to have a table at the Wardorf the next evening. We would be able to see the show and after be joined by her self and Diana Ross, who she insist ed, in her broad American accent, would truly ‘love me with my Beatle haircut and English accent’! Consequently at the end of our evening the ol boy made tracks for the hotel with a skin full, a spinning head and a date for the following night with Diana Ross of the Supremes who was gonna love me! Not a bad start to the ol boy’s USA visit, someone who began his career starving and kipping on the benches of London’s Charing Cross station. Not enough space to give you the fi nal result of this hopefully loving for ay. No need to ask Tom, I’ll tell you the outcome in the next blurb. Keep the Faith Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail .com
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WILD LIFE
RECENT stories on the Euro Weekly News website about the ever increasing number of wild boar appearing in towns and on beaches across some parts of Spain have po larised opinion from readers. We asked whether they are a danger that should be culled or catered for because they have only moved to towns because much of their traditional land has been tak en over and the drought has made it increasingly more dif ficult for them to find food and even water. As will be seen on our Community Comments page, the response to the question was large and generally on the side of the boars. We expectedly had a few tongue in cheek responses with jokers suggesting that they were best served with a good chianti or were ideal for the plan cha but on balance the majority seemed to feel that hu mans owe a debt to look after the animals. What we tend to overlook is the fact that they are breeding more quickly as there have been several wild boar and escaped pigs mating, so there are more of these hybrids fighting for less space and food. An added problem is that research from the University of Queensland says that by uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars. This is therefore a potentially growing problem, both from incursions into urban areas as well as added pollution. We don’t have a proposed solu tion but do recognise that the National Government (when there is one) will need to create a sensible policy to recognise the signs of danger and deal with it.
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THINKING ALOUD THE horrific attack on Israel by Hamas ter rorists has temporarily drawn the media’s attention from the atrocities in Ukraine. So many innocents of all ages cruelly and in discriminately murdered and kidnapped has left the world in shock. This was pure evil. The tragedy is that it takes such an ap palling atrocity to generate widespread sympathy with the Israelis and their cause. As I write, the situation in Israel and Palestine seems insoluble. Hamas tries to avoid recrimination by hiding behind the shield of its own men, women and children whom they sacrifice as ‘legitimate targets’ for the Israelis. Understandably, the civilised world condemns the Hamas slaughter. The Israelis have a strong, loyal but exasperated father who will stand by them, no matter what. Sadly, Israel has no real friends. Why is this? The state is sur rounded by enemies and is the only coun try which other nations wish to see wiped from the map. Why do the enemies seek annihilation rather than a change of leader ship, such as many of us wish for Russia, Iran and North Korea? Many errors have been committed, the
Hospitals and schools are considered legitimate targets not only in the Middle East but also in Europe.
most serious being the location of the Jew ish state created by the allies in 1948 by annexing territory from innocent Palestini ans who played no part in the holocaust leading to the resettlement. More Jews live in the USA than in Israel and 27 per cent of Israel’s population is nonJewish, yet a majority of people wrongly regard Israel and Judaism as syn onymous. But is it synonymous with Ne tanyahu?
The people of Israel have failed to re move this corrupt dictatorial war criminal from power, despite the fact that he is probably responsible for more antiJewish sentiment than anybody alive. There are sickening images of Biden embracing him. Following the example of Ariel Sharon (Sabra and Shatila in 1982), he has over seen the bombing of schools, hospitals and private homes for many years. Since 2005, the Palestinian people’s land has gradually
been converted first into an openair prison and now into an openair grave. Their bor ders and coast have been sealed to prevent movement in and out. At the same time, electricity, fuel and water have been cut off, leading to a lack of food and drink, medicine, medical equipment and petrol. The people of Gaza are as innocent as the people of Ukraine. It is to be expected that the destruction of their lives and their land provokes hatred among the victims and their regional allies. What is wrong with this part of the world? Subjugation of women by the Tal iban, Iran and Saudi Arabia; hatred and in tolerance of differing beliefs, practices and races. Israel has lived with various terrorist, mil itant and ideological groups on its doorstep. The Phalanges in Lebanon, the PLO, Iranbacked Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, Ji had…. All the result of the extraordinary 1948 decision taken by United Nations, partly for ancient historical reasons. But where should the Jewish state of Israel oth erwise have been located? Probably in the USA.
David Worboys’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors. THE British Benevolent Fund was funded over a century ago to provide financial assis tance for British nationals in Spain who face extreme fi nancial distress and who have no other recourse, whether friends, family or state sup port. The BBF works with partner charities from www.supportinspain.info across the country as well as the UK’s consular network in Spain to help those who have no other means. The lingering effects of the Covid pandemic is still with us many people faced tough almost impossible life affect ing situations due to losing their income and job. One such was John who is in his late 50s and had been living in Spain for most of his adult life. He had been living modestly doing odd jobs in gardens and bars which had seen him though many years some good, some less so, but always with a roof over his head and a reasonable living to afford some of life’s luxu ries. With the pandemic all his work came to a shuddering halt with every spike in Covid cases saw him deeper in debt as his savings were used up to
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THERE has been a huge response to our recent article on the Euro Weekly News website and Facebook page about the proliferation of wild boar and with more than 100 responses, already the general feeling is that they should be treated with care and respect rather than simply killed to make life easier for humans. Read the article as it appears in this edition of your paper as well as these comments below and let us know your feelings on the matter.
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Hunt/manage them where safe and possible, but let them be when they come for a sanctuary … feeding and approaching them is wrong and a recipe for confrontation ! William Sr. Koninckx
We have invaded their territory, so have to learn to live with them. They are a wild animal so our respect is needed, we definitely should be looking after them! Sabrina Hope
I would not like to see them culled,but maybe pushing them back into the wild country. Michael Stanton
No leave them alone, you’re building on all their places. Christine Belmonte
I live in Andalucia for a very long time and witnessed how their habitat has been shrinking... Furthermore they come down from La Concha, because irresponsible people are to lazy to put their garbage into the containers, they leave it on the street around the containers or throw it everywhere on the street, which is an open invitation... They don't bother humans, only the barking dogs can make them nervous, specially if they are mothers with little ones. When I'm walking my dogs I watch them, which many people don't do, because their face is sticking into their mobiles... The problems are the humans....
unless threatened. Andrew Philip Coates
They are dangerous, they spread disease , people get their cars written off! They should be controlled, they continue to break through fences, destroy gardens (which were there actually before them) and procreate very rapidly. They hunt in packs with the parents often being 300 kgs each. Beware what you wish for! Barry Marshall
Trap, neuter, return (TNR) with vaccinations cost around €400 per head. Hunters are paid €2,000 on average per head, do you start to see the issue? They are being deliberately bred and released. More hunters and wardens are coming forward to confirm it. We then also factor in serious loss of habitat, drought and more rubbish due to more population, so the pigs are ‘in town’. They often have cuts from rubbish. Rubbish they shouldn't be rummaging in. They should have feeding and watering stations with regular veterinary controls and with the huge amount of Chaparral forest decimated for urbanisations, Mijas should be creating a green belt with biodiversity area, there is plenty of land to do so. Luisa Grajales
There's too many and they're causing fatal road accidents. I'd say cull and sell the meat. Celeste Picken
They were on the beach today, weren’t causing a problem just trotting along.
Katalin Zu Windischgraetz
No way, they are beautiful animals, people have taken their natural habitats, this coupled with the loss of forest land due to fires have forced these magnificent animals down to the coast looking for food, they are not aggresive
Laura Charles
Please just let nature take its course. It was their land before we encroached on it. They deserve a life too. Jacqueline Mellis
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THE legendary Manch ester United and England footballer Sir Bobby Charl ton has passed away at the age of 86. A statement released by his family read: ‘It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Satur day morning. ‘He was surrounded by his family. His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and sup ported him. We would re quest that the family’s pri vacy be respected at this time’, it concluded. The 1966 World Cup winner had been suffering
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RIP: Sir Bobby Charlton.
from dementia and died just one week after his 86th birthday. His older brother Jackie had also suffered with the same disease before his passing in July 2020 at the age of 85. Manchester United changed the colour of their official ‘X’ account to black in honour of the Old Trafford icon, posting sim ply: '’Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 19372023. Words will never be enough’. A statement published on the club’s website read: ‘Manchester United
are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the great est and most beloved players in the history of our club. ‘Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world. ‘He was admired as much for his sportsman ship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game. ‘The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchil dren, all who loved him’. Born in the mining vil lage of Ashington, Northumberland, Sir Bob by was undoubtedly one of the alltime greats of English football. He was one of the survivors of the tragic Munich air disaster in 1958.
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ANDALUCIA WALKING FOOTBALL LEAGUE Back to League action! AWFL Over 50s Marbella Marbesula 4 v 2 Nerja Utd. Marbella have already earned the reputation as an incredibly skilful team. It is therefore to Nerja’s credit that they gave the hosts such a tough game and made them fight all the way, scoring two goals of their own. However, Marbella’s splen did passing play prevailed and two goals each from Marcelo and Juan Carlos won the game, which was played in the best of spirits. Huge thanks to Dave Coverdale who stepped in to ref at the last minute. Real Calahonda 9 v 0 Inter Mollina Although the scoreline truly reflects the dominant display that was produced by the hosts, to their credit, a gallant Mollina side never gave up and played the game with excel lent spirit throughout. Scorers for Calahonda were Gary Robertson (4), Dave Cass Williams (2) and one each for Colin Cooper, Richard Rose and Mark Mellor. However, all agreed that the Man of the Match was Steve Ward in the Molli na goal who pulled off several superb saves to keep the scoreline down. AWFL Over 60s Boca Seniors Competa 3 v 4 Malaga WFC Malaga began brightly but soon went behind against the run of play when Neil O’Farrell pounced on a defensive error. The visitors lev elled through Bryan Richmond but soon went
behind again when John Hamilton scored for Competa. In a seesaw game, Carlos Jimenez scored for Malaga to make it 22 at the break. The second half began in similar fashion with Malaga going ahead with a second goal from Richmond but then the home side equalised through Lee Nye. The visitors finally got the win ning goal through a fine, curled shot by Richmond for his hat trick after a free kick. Despite having two players sinbinned for different offences, Malaga hung on at the end to record a valuable away win. However, had Robert Wilson in the away goal not made two or three excellent saves, the result could have been different. Nerja Utd 1 v 0 Sporting Benahavis This was a great game to watch! In a tightly fought contest, Nerja’s winning goal was scored in the first half by Mike Corish, having broken away from his marker. The second half saw Sporting trying hard to grab an equaliser and, with three separate offences putting United players in the sinbin, two at one time, they cer tainly looked capable of doing so. However, the hosts stuck doggedly to their task and, aided by a fine performance by their goalie, Steen Chris tiansen, Nerja held out until the final whistle and recorded their first league win of the sea son. (Sponsored by www.mylawyerinspain.com)
British boxer bounces back BRITISH boxer and former champion Navid Mansouri, living in Marbella, Costa del Sol, has emerged victorious from his first professional fight in three years. The boxing event, which took place on Saturday October 14 at the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona, featured several international fighters and was presented by Gran Slam events. Navid, who is the father of two sons, had spent many gruelling months training and preparing for the battle. He ex pressed his happiness following his tri umph and told Euro Weekly News “it makes me super happy, and when I saw the smile on my son’s face, how excited he was, that was like the world title right there. Everything I do is for my family, to see them proud, they are my motiva tion.” The family man, who grew up in Rotherham, UK, met his fiancée Karolina under the bright lights of Puerto Banus back in 2016 and they now have two sons together. “My boy is five now, he’s older than when I was fighting before and un derstands now what winning and becom ing a champion is. So that’s the goal, I want to show him that by working hard and dedicating yourself, you can do any thing.” The former English Super Welterweight
champion, explained that he discovered the sport as a teenager when he wanted to lose some weight. “I was recommend ed to join the boxing gym by friends, I went and the atmosphere was great, so respectful. I realised this is what I wanted to do.” During his early career, which began in 2009, ‘Nav’ enjoyed a series of successive wins and achieved the English Title in 2013, a belt which he defended three times. He took a break from boxing in 2020 af ter Covid hit and since then family life has definitely kept him busy! However, he felt the burning desire to be back in the ring, and rather than throwing the towel in, he began to plan this colossal comeback. “This win has put the flame back in my belly,” he stated, “I’m going to pick up where I left off, but this time with a differ ent mindset, I am more serious now, I have my family and that makes every thing more meaningful.” Navid now continues his daily training alongside enjoying his beautiful family and plans to take to the ring again soon. “I want to become champion,” he de clared. For now, anyway, the gloves are off, but it seems like this determined daddy is one to watch!