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HIGH-STREET clothing empire Inditex earned €1.26 billion in the first six months of this year, proving once again that Galicia's most global enterprise is apparently immune to any financial crisis. Founded by Europe's richest and the world's third-richest man Amancio Ortega, 80, Inditex is best known outside of Spain for its budget fashion store Zara. It also covers the mid-upper high-street ranges Massimo Dutti and Uterqüe, Zara's cheaper 'younger sister' Bershka, cut-price streetwear chain Pull&Bear, underwear retailer Oysho, quality interiors range Zara Home, and budget young fashions store Stradivarius. Inditex is also one of Spain's greatest job-creators – of the 10,000 new posts generated between February and July inclusive, a total of 2,421 were on home territory. Overall, with sales at €10.465bn and net profits at €1.256bn, the company's earnings have increased by 8% and sales by 11% based upon the same period in 2015. Positive growth has been seen in every part of the world, including all regions in Spain, where Inditex stores are based – a growth which, on average, sits at 7% compared with the same six months of last year. Only 17% of sales were reported in Spain, however, with 25% in Asia, 43% in the rest of Europe and 15% in the Americas – the same percentages as last year. Gross profits rose by 7% to €2.112bn and net profits to just over €16bn over the last year, with gross
profit margins up to nearly €6bn or 9% more than last year. Inditex continues to maintain its expenses under 'strict control', which has contributed to its 9% gross profit increase along with its newly-opened physical stores. Online sales have risen by 13% in the two-month period since August 1, whilst a 'strong rhythm' of new job creation – including non-shop-floor positions in its head offices – has been largely maintained thanks to a further 83 stores opened in the first six months of this year in 38 countries. The latest store to open was the firstever in Vietnam, on September 8, bringing the total of 7,096 outlets in 92 countries. From October 5, online sales will extend to Turkey for the first time, meaning 39 countries now have access to internetbased shopping at Inditex stores. A careful blend of physical stores and web shops is key to Inditex's development, says chairman Pablo Isla, who reveals the enterprise has invested large amounts in modern technology this year including mobile phone pay points and shopping Apps, which the corporation intends to continue to develop. Half-year dividends will be paid at 30 cents a share as agreed at the shareholders' meeting on July 19, in keeping with the 60-cents-per-share annual dividends seen in 2015. thinkspain
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Spain’s debt equivalent to a year’s work for every man, woman, and child Debt-to-GDP ratio passes 100% for third time in months, reaching levels not seen in 100 years A new report puts Spain’s bloated national debt into context by measuring it in terms of how long each of the country’s 44 million people would have to work to pay it off. On average, each man, woman and child would have to devote an entire year of work to cancel the debt, according to figures released on Thursday by the Independent Fiscal Responsibility Authority (Airef). Spain’s public debt-to-GDP ratio, which compares the amount of the debt with the size of the economy, hit 100.5% in June of this year. The Airef report noted that this is the third time in recent months that the threshold of 100% had been passed, a milestone that had not been seen in Spain since the 18981909 period. Between January and March this year, Spain’s national debt rose to €1.095 trillion. On a positive note, Airef noted that the evolution of Spanish debtto GDP is on a downward path Spain is now the sixth-most indebted economy in the euro zone behind Greece, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus and Belgium, the watchdog noted. The Airef report states that there
are significant differences between the amounts owed by each of Spain’s regions, some of which are more heavily indebted than others. Residents of the western region of Extremadura are the worst off, and would each have to contribute 484 days of work to cancel their administration’s share of the debt. At the opposite end of the scale, people in Madrid would only have to put in 255 days, partly reflecting the capital’s higher GDP.
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Catalonia developing ID cards for residents in preparation for secession from Spain
Catalan authorities are splashing €9 million on the cards. CATALONIA has begun developing ID cards that will be issued to its residents in the case of gaining independence from Spain. The new cards will feature the residents’ names, addresses and dates of birth as well as their social security numbers and tax data. Catalan authorities are splashing €9 million on the cards, which are an attempt to show its inhabitants that their rights and benefits will be preserved in the case of secession from Spain. Madrid has long been declining the region’s push for independence, saying it would violate the Spanish constitution. expatica
Asia scoops top honours at San Sebastian film festival
Asian cinema dominated awards at the San Sebastian film festival, with veteran Chinese director Feng Xiaogang's "I am not Madame Bovary" taking the top Golden Shell prize while Fan Bingbing won the best actress gong for her role in the same film. In the satirical comedy, Chinese star Fan plays a cafe owner caught in the bureaucratic maze of the Chinese legal system after she is swindled by her ex-husband. It had attracted attention earlier this month at the Toronto film festival where it won the International Federation of Film Critics' prize, with the jury hailing "its ambitious rendering of a woman's Kafkaesque struggle as she takes on the Chinese legal system". Among the other awards Saturday, prolific South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-Soo won 'best director' for his comedy "Yourself and Yours" about the
adventures of a painter seeking to win back his girlfriend, a woman who while drinking tends to forget her flirtations. Spanish actor Eduard Fernandez took home the best actor Silver Shell for his role in "Smoke and Mirrors", about a real-life a Spanish spy, Francisco Paesa. The festival's "Latin Horizons" section on Latin American film honoured Chilean director Pepa San Martin's first feature "Rara" about the struggle of a lesbian judge who loses custody of her daughters because of her sexual orientation. The 64th edition of the festival held in the northern Spanish seaside resort saw 17 films in competition from China, Spain, Argentina, Chile, France, Britain, the US, Sweden, Iceland, Poland, South Korea and Japan expatica
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THE iconic and ultra-modern Sagrada Família cathedral will be Barcelona's tallest building by the year 2020, when it reaches its maximum height in accordance with the original plans. Designed by flamboyant architect Antoni Gaudí, who left his colourful stamp all over the Parc Güell in his native city, the Sagrada Família – arguably his most famous work – remains unfinished 90 years after his sudden death. Around 70% of the structure is complete, and next month, work will start on the six central towers in the Basilica. Within four years, the highest tower will be finished complete, measuring 172.5 metres (560 feet eight inches) and making it the tallest feature on the Barcelona city skyline. It will overtake the metropolitan area's current highest buildings, the Hotel Arts and the MAPFRE Tower which houses the head offices of the insurance company of the same name. Both of these measure 154 metres (500 feet and six inches) and will appear miniature next to the splendid cathedral, which draws in tourists from all over the world every day and takes over an hour's queueing to enter. As long as the cost of the works remain the same and funds are still available for the €25-million-a-year budget, the Sagrada Família will be finished in the year 2026, on the centenary of when Gaudí was killed crossing the road in front of his own cathedral through being hit by a bus. Although it will be Barcelona's tallest building, the Sagrada Família will not be the city's highest feature – it will still sit below the Montjuïc mountain, now home to the Olympic stadium and reached by cable car. This was deliberate on Gaudí's part – he believed that 'the work of man' should never be higher in stature than 'the work of God'. The cost of entering the Sagrada Família is surprisingly low considering how it is Barcelona's answer to the Eiffel Tower, the Colisseum, the Statue of Liberty or the Sydney Opera House in terms of its international attraction and fame. But even then, the 30,000 free tickets in honour of the patron saint weekend to visit the cathedral today (Friday), Saturday and Sunday were snatched up in just 40 minutes after the box office opened on Monday. thinkspain
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Richard Gere visits San Sebastián homeless shelter during break from film festival
PRETTY Woman actor Richard Gere will visit the homeless shelter in San Sebastián on Friday run by the foundation his girlfriend is patron of. Gere and his Spanish partner Alejandra Puente, leader of the Rais Foundation, and San Sebastián’s mayor Eneko Goia will talk to users of the Hestia day centre during a break in their stint at the Basque city’s worldfamous film festival. The actor is a passionate spokesman for the plight of the homeless and, during a conference in Madrid, stressed that for mortgage lenders to repossess properties is ‘cruel and barbaric’, whilst praising the Spanish capital’s mayoress Manuela Carmena of the left-wing Ahora Madrid – a faction of Podemos – for her social
and humanitarian efforts. These have included a gourmet dinner and cabaret night for street-dwellers on Christmas Eve, replacing one-seater benches set up to stop homeless people sleeping on them with fullbody-length ones, and banning any repossessions of main residences. Gere has taken his campaign to his latest film, Invisibles/Time out of mind, which will be shown in a special projection at the San Sebastián Film Festival this week. Directed by Oren Movermanen, it stars Richard Gere as a man who lives on the street. San Sebastián Film Festival has kicked off with Aliens actress Sigourney Weaver becoming the latest in a long list of international stars to receive a Donostia Award, named after the city’s title in the Basque language, euskera. When she collected her prize, Weaver announced: “Tonight, I’m Spanish.” thinkspain
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Spain's Basque country and Galicia go to the polls Sunday in regional elections that may help unblock the long-lasting national political paralysis. The country is stuck in limbo, run by a government without full powers following two inconclusive elections which the conservative Popular Party (PP) won without an absolute majority, and which have seen parties unable to reach any coalition deal. As such, mainstream parties will be watching the regional elections closely to see if they lose ground to upstarts or nationalist groupings, and none more so than the Socialist party (PSOE) which polls say will fare badly. A poor showing -- which would come after bad results in December's general election and again in a June repeat vote -- may prompt the party's dissenting "barons", or regional presidents, to push party leader Pedro Sanchez out. "If we don't have a good score, they will use that to try to overthrow Pedro Sanchez," a source close to the Socialist leader, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP. Sanchez is unpopular among many "barons" who think the party should help put an end to Spain's nine-month deadlock by admitting defeat, allowing a right-wing coalition government led by acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to come to power. Sanchez, however, refuses to do so. The PSOE voted against a Rajoy-led government in a parliamentary vote of confidence earlier this month, and is attempting to negotiate a left-wing, coalition alternative with arch-rival Podemos, the far-left, anti-austerity party. But a poor showing could put an end to
this, either forcing him out or pressuring him into allowing the right-wing coalition government through by abstaining in another vote of confidence. Polls indicate that in the northwestern region of Galicia, the Socialists will lose their second place to the En Marea coalition that includes Podemos, while the ruling PP is expected to win again. In the northern Basque Country, polls predict the PSOE will also lose ground to Podemos and possibly score its worst ever result in this lush, green region on the Atlantic coast. "It would be an unprecedented event and symptomatic of the electoral retreat of the Socialists in the face of the radical left," said the right-wing El Mundo newspaper in an editorial. Elections in the Basque country, meanwhile, will take on an added significance as residents go to the polls seeking to turn the page on past violence by ETA separatists. The last regional elections in 2012 happened just one year after the armed group declared a permanent ceasefire following four decades of shootings and bombings. ETA is blamed for the deaths of 829 people in their campaign for an independent homeland in northern Spain and southwestern France, while militias close to the police are accused of some 150 anti-ETA killings. This time, memories of the violence are slowly fading, although the desire for autonomy remains strong. The Basque country's ruling, moderate nationalist PNV party is expected to win again, though without an absolute majority, followed by the more radical, separatist EH Bildu grouping. thelocal
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With peace, Spanish cinema breaks taboo and talks ETA
Few issues marked Spain's recent history as much as the violence of Basque separatist group ETA, but it was only when peace finally came that this bloody period made its way into films without taboo. As Spain prepares to mark five years since ETA quit violence on October 20, the armed group is more present than ever in the San Sebastian film festival in the Basque Country, with screenings of films and documentaries on the conflict. "Emotionally, peace has taken hold enough for the story to be told with honesty," said British documentary-maker Justin Webster, director of "The End of ETA", screened earlier this week to applause and a full house. "Now we can start writing the first draft of what really happened," he told AFP. Films are scarce about the separatist organisation, which is blamed for the deaths of 829 people in a fourdecade campaign of bombings and shootings for an independent homeland in northern Spain and southwestern France. It declared a permanent ceasefire in 2011. There were also some 150 antiETA killings blamed on militias close to the police and police abuse, according to a study by the Basque regional government. "Few films have been done bearing in mind how important it was in many people's lives over four decades," said Basque director Imanol Uribe. His first feature-length documentary, "The trial of Burgos" that came out in 1979, was about the last trial of ETA members during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, which ended in 1975. His last film "Far from the Sea" depicts the relationship between the daughter of a victim of ETA and her father's murderer. While this was screened in a normal manner, the same was not true in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1996 film "Numbered Days", which gives a humane depiction of an ETA member, may have won the festival's top Golden Shell prize and eight Oscar-equivalent Goya awards, but it is better remembered for the huge controversy it generated. "It seems easier to broach the theme now, it was more complicated at that time," he said. In 2003, he showcased his documentary "The Basque Pelota," a call for dialogue as violence still raged by depicting the conflict from different perspectives, from victims of ETA to relatives of jailed group members. read more expatica
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Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in relation to the Rosary. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is on October 7, the anniversary of the decisive victory of the combined Christian fleet in 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto, defeating an Ottoman fleet off western Greece. It was formerly sometimes known as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory.
In 1571, Pope St. Pius V organized a coalition of forces from Spain and smaller Christian kingdoms, republics and military orders, to rescue Christian outposts in Cyprus, particularly the Venetian outpost at Famagusta which, however, surrendered after a long siege on August 1 before the Christian forces set sail. On October 7, 1571, the Holy League, a coalition of southern European Catholic maritime states, sailed from Messina, Sicily, and met a powerful Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Lepanto. Knowing that the Christian forces were at a distinct materiel disadvantage, the holy pontiff, Pope Pius V, called for all of Europe to pray the Rosary for victory and led a rosary procession in Rome. After about five hours of fighting on the northern edge of the Gulf of Corinth, off western Greece, the combined navies of the Papal States, Venice and Spain managed to stop the Ottoman navy, slowing the Ottoman advance to the west and denying them access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Americas0. If the Ottomans had won then there was a real possibility that an invasion of Italy could
have followed so that the Ottoman sultan, already claiming to be emperor of the Romans, would have been in possession of both New and Old Rome. Combined with the unfolding events in Morocco where the Sa’adids successfully spurned the Ottoman advances, it confined Turkish naval power to the eastern Mediterranean. Although the Ottoman Empire was able to build more ships, it never fully recovered from the loss of trained sailors and marines, and was never again the Mediterranean naval power it had become the century before when Constantinople fell. Our Lady of the Rosary is the patron saint of several places around the world. The diocese of Malaga, Spain (which, however celebrates her patronage on September 8), and the Spanish cities of Melilla and Trujillo celebrate Our Lady of Victories as their patroness. Furthermore, María del Rosario is a common female Spanish name (colloquially abbreviated to Rosario orCharo). Rosario can also be used as a male first name, particularly in Italian.
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pause for thought Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer in relation to the use of Bytes. If you need professional computer technology, but remove help, you can contact me to make an the word “tech” from the appointment at my workshop or clinic conversation, it’s easier to see how those behaviours constitute addiction. (which is at Maloan’s bar in Albox). The bottom line is that the object of << Technology Addiction Part 1>> Are you are dick-head? Sorry the addiction creates a “compulsion” — that should have read “Are you addicted?”. creating a constant cycle of seeking out This article is about Techno-Addiction – a pleasurable experience over and over being unable to be anywhere without your again, often to the detriment of other technology? Before I start, I will warn areas of our lives. For example: Some everyone that I’m full of cold and there people smoke, some drink to excess, other will be typo’s, grammatical faux-pars and enjoy too many KFC’s / Burger Kings / Etc. a general sense of discontinuity. Very few people consider that they have a Question 1: Why is technology so problems with their chosen addiction. addictive? First let me say that technology In a 1999 paper on virtual IS VERY addictive but only to a minority addiction, Dr. David N. Greenfield of The (more on that later)! Centre for Internet Studies explained this You check Facebook for your compulsion as follows: friends’ latest updates. You check Twitter “This compulsive pattern does not reflect for your favourite celebrity Tweets. You a casual interest, but rather consists of a check email. You check your phone. When driven pattern of use that can frequently you’re done, you start the cycle all over escalate to negatively impact our lives. again. If this sounds like you, it’s possible The key life-areas that seem to be that you’ve developed an addiction to impacted are marriages and relationships, technology. employment, health, and legal/financial As with most forms of addiction, status.” half the battle is recognizing that you As Dr. Greenfield explains, the have a problem. The other half is beating source of the compulsion can be anything it. Over the past decade, technology has from alcohol and drugs to gambling or web entered our lives in many forms. Movies browsing. It’s the pattern of compulsion on demand, hundreds of social networks, that identifies a person may be in the and countless electronic devices demand middle of an addictive situation. He goes our attention wherever you turn. The on to list a number of facets such as ‘low temptation to give into the demands of cost’, ‘anonymity’ and many, many others these technologies can be so great that as ‘Hooks’ on which we get tangled. you might even choose those technologies Next time we will examine why above your own family or your friends! technology is So Addictive and in later RE-READ THAT LAST SENTENCE! articles, ways in which almost anyone Overcoming technological can bring this addiction under control. So addiction doesn’t mean ending your use until next week, I hope you have a lovely of that technology, it just means doing week, enjoy the cooling weather and good whatever you need to do so that the company. I will, of course, be available technology can improve the quality of through my usual line of communication your life, rather than taking over your life! to answer queries and, if appropriate, Question 2: Can We Understand offer simple solutions. Te c h n o l o g y For further information or advice on Addiction? In short, yes! When you look computing,contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk at your behaviour
Spain Bankia fraud trial for ex-IMF boss Rodrigo Rato Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and 64 other bankers have gone on trial in Madrid over an alleged credit card racket at Spain's troubled Bankia bank. The defendants allegedly used "unofficial" company credit cards for luxury purchases, unconnected with their duties as board members. Prosecutors say about €12m (£10.4m; $13.5m) was spent on hotels, fine clothes, entertainment and travel. Mr Rato denies wrongdoing. Bankia was rescued in 2012 at huge public expense. The unofficial credit card purchases were not declared to the tax authorities. The system allegedly started at Caja Madrid bank and was continued by Mr Rato when Bankia was created in 2011. A member of the governing centre-right Popular Party (PP), Mr Rato resigned as head of Bankia shortly before its near-collapse in 2012. The government bailout of Bankia inflicted losses on 200,000 small investors, who held preferential shares in the bank. Some of them voiced their anger outside the
I must be getting old! So often I find myself grumping at the arrogance and ingratitude of others; at the “I know my rights” outlook of so many as they snatch whatever ‘hand-outs’ they consider themselves due, with little, if any thanks. But occasionally, on reflection, I sometimes wonder if I’m not just as bad. For I, like most others I know, live in a world of plenty, where we’ve never really known hunger, never had any reason to question where the next meal is coming from, but just presume there’ll be food on the table tonight, paid for by our own hard work and prudence, with little appreciation of the incredible debt of gratitude we actually owe others for their part in this provision. How often, I wonder do we ever think of the workers, often on meagre incomes who prepare and plant the ground, who pick and pack the produce or transport it half way round the World for us to purchase? How often do we feel gratitude for those who work to provide the gas, the water and the electricity or other fuel that allows us to cook our food? And do we ever express our thanks for the seasons and weather that allows life to flourish? Or merely complain when the weather isn’t what we
Madrid courthouse on Monday. "You wretches! Stealing money from pensioners!" they shouted at the accused as the trial got under way. Taint of corruption Prosecutors are seeking four-and-a-half years
in jail for Mr Rato and six years for Miguel Blesa, the former president of Caja Madrid, a bank that was merged with six others in 2011 to create Bankia. If found guilty, Mr Rato could also face a €2.7m fine, and Mr Blesa a fine of €9.3m. Mr Rato headed the International Monetary Fund from 2004-2007. He also served as Spanish economy minister, and his fall from grace helped fuel accusations that the Popular
selfishly want for ourselves? So I’m particularly grateful that at this time of year the Church has for centuries encouraged us to pause and think about these things. To thank God for the bounty of His provision through nature in all its wonder, and to express our thanks to all who in any way work to harness this provision for our benefit as we celebrate Harvest. And so we, in the Anglican Church celebrate Harvest on the 29th September at Aljambra and on Sunday 2nd October in Mojacar and Llanos del Peral, whilst doubtless other Churches will have similar celebrations, so I’d encourage all to find somewhere this year where you can join with others to simply say ‘Thank you’. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch.org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@ avired.com
Party was riddled with corruption. Prosecutors say the lavish credit card purchases took place from 2003-2012 - some of them during Spain's financial crisis, when millions of citizens suffered hardship and unemployment soared. Mr Rato's two successors at the top of the IMF have also been caught up in high-profile court cases. French Socialist Dominique Strauss-Kahn took over from Mr Rato in 2007 but resigned in May 2011 to defend himself against charges of attempted rape in New York. Prosecutors dropped the charges later that year, then Mr Strauss-Kahn reached an out-of-court settlement with the hotel maid who accused him. In a separate case last year, he was acquitted by a French court of the charge of "aggravated pimping" in connection with sex parties involving prostitutes. Mr Strauss-Kahn's successor at the IMF, Christine Lagarde, is to go on trial in France in December over a state award of €285m in damages to tycoon Bernard Tapie when she was finance minister. She is accused of "negligence", but denies any misconduct. Bbc.com
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Home Mortgage Arrears Continue to Fall
House Prices Rise by 2% Accumulating Five Quarters of Increases
The average price of housing in Spain rose by 2% in the second quarter of the year, to stand at 1,506.4 euros per square metre, which represents a moderation compared with the 2.4% increase registered in the first quarter. However, with the latest figure, house prices have accumulated five consecutive quarters of year-on-year increases, according to the statistics published by the Ministry of Development from Sociedad de Tasación data. In real terms, discounting inflation, the price of housing has experienced year-on-year growth for the seventh consecutive quarter, reaching an annual increase of 2.9%. According to the Ministry’s statistics, the average value per square metre in the second quarter was 28.3% below the maximum level reached in the first quarter of 2008. Since the minimum value registered in the third quarter of 2014, average prices have recovered by 3.5%. In real terms (including the CPI variation) the current price reflects a drop since the maximum values of 34.7%. El Economista reported that rising second hand housing prices drove the increase in average house prices in the second quarter, since the price of new builds rose by just 0.8% between April and June. Specifically, housing over five years old rose by 2.2% in the second quarter of the year, to stand at an average of 1,500.2 euros per square metre, while the average cost of newly constructed housing stood at 1,746.8 euros per metre following the aforementioned increase of 0.8%. Some 10 of Spain’s regions registered year-on-year growth in average house prices, led by the Balearic Islands (+5.9%), followed by: Madrid (+4.8%); Catalonia (+4.6%); the Canary Islands (+2.9%); Extremadura (+2.4%); the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla (+2.3%) and Galicia (+1.4%). In contrast, the remaining regions still registered year-on-year declines, especially Navarra (-2.2%), Aragón (-1.9%), the Basque Country (-1.7%) and Cantabria (-1.3%). kyero
According to data published this week by the Bank of Spain, the number of households defaulting on their mortgage for a home purchase stood at 4.65% of the total housing mortgages in the second quarter of 2016, down from 5.2% in the same period of 2015. Compared with the first quarter of 2016, the number of mortgage defaults moderated slightly, as the rate then was 4.78%. El Mundo reported that, in total, the value of all mortgage loans granted to households for the acquisition of a home in Spain stood at 523,595 million euros at the end of June this year, which is 18,940 million euros less than the figure quoted last year, representing a decline of 3.5%. Of the total housing loans, some 24,535 million euros were in question in June of this year, compared with 28,216 million euros in June of 2015. The number of loans for home purchase began 2016 low, after accumulating five consecutive years of moderation to the end of 2015. Since 2010, the last year in which there was an increase in home loans, the value of home loans has fallen by 16%, dropping from 632,449 million euros to 531,256 million euros at the end of 2015. kyero
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This spacious, detached villa has incredible views of the coastline stretching from Aguilas to the Sierra Cabrera mountains. Situated a short drive from the village of Bedar with plenty of flat land surrounding it. Large private pool and courtyard and a separate annex.With three large double bedrooms but the possibility of a further bedroom in the casita. OLV1143 NEW TO THE MARKET 444,000€
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Fixed Rate Mortgages Represent 4.3% of Total Mortgage Balance mortgages. The AHE indicated that, specifically referring to residential activity in Spain, 4.3% of the mortgage loans are of a fixed rate type and 95.7% are variable rate loans. The report also notes, according to El Mundo, that there has been a slight increase registered in the average repayment term and in the average loan amount. The average mortgage loan amount stood at 100,754 euros in June 2016, which is 1.4% more than in December 2015, while the average repayment term of the loans in the portfolio increased by 1.6 years over the data for December 2015, to stand at 17.82 years. keyero
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According to a recent report from the Spanish Mortgage Association (AHE), in the residential market in Spain fixed rate mortgage loans now represent 4.3% of the total mortgage balance outstanding (as at June 2016). The AHE’s analysis of the Spanish mortgage portfolio, is compiled using data from 12 credit institutions, whose mortgage balance altogether represents 93.3% of the total Spanish outstanding mortgage balance. In terms of interest rates, the AHE pointed out that fixed rate loans have risen slightly, to represent around 6% of the portfolio in June, compared with just 4% in December 2015, while 94% of the portfolio loans have been formed with variable rate
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Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631
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Sales of homes in Spain fell by 7.9% in July, compared with the same month of the previous year, and is the first decline registered so far this year, with a total of 39,841 transactions carried out, according to the latest data from the Notaries’ Statistical Information Centre. In seasonally adjusted terms, the reduction is 1.4%. Apartment sales registered the most pronounced declines, falling by 10.2% year-on-year (4.7% in seasonally adjusted terms), followed by free price housing, with a decline of 10%, due to sales of second hand flats falling by 8.4% and sales of new flats falling by 22.6%. However, in contrast, sales of single-family homes recorded a slight increase, of 0.9%. With regards to price, the price per square metre of the homes purchased in July fell by 3.6%, to an average of 1,274 euros, due to a decline in the price per square metre of single-family homes, of 4.6%, and the price per square metre of apartments falling by 2.3%. Moreover, El Economista reported that the price per square metre of free price housing registered a decline of 1.7%, with the average price of second hand flats standing at 1,399 euros (-1.2%), while new flats had an average price of 1,844 euros per square metre (-0.6%). keyero
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OLV1098
NEW LISTING - MOJÁCAR PLAYA - EXCLUSIVE REF:RS/KS – Beautiful semi-detached 3 bed, 2 bath, house in lovely complex with pools/gardens and tennis court, with private front and back gardens and off road parking, air conditioning and Internet, located only 300 metres from Mojacar beach and close to the commercial centre with lots of bars and restaurants, shops and services nearby. Build area 85M2 on plot of 175 M2, EPC rating E 38.3.
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OLV1160
Cabo de Gata
This well located 3 bedroom village Cortijo is located in the lovely hamlet of Cariatiz, just 10 minutes from major road links and under 30 minutes from the popular coastal resort of Mojacar. The property sits on a plot of over 600m2 of land with private swimming pool.
Unique cortijo located high in the hills in a secluded place. Access is via a track for 7 km and the property is 25 mins from the nearest village. Antique doors, wooden beams, polished concrete floors.There is the main house with 3 beds and two, one bed apartments as well as a studio apartment. There is a workshop, spring water pool and solar energy.
129,950€
NEW TO THE MARKET 350,000€
OLV1168
oria
Located in the open countryside below the village of Oria is this fabulous, immaculate, detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. The property is all on one level and situated within a flat plot of land with an outside kitchen, roof terrace with fabulous views over the village and surrounding countryside.
153,400€
OLV996
SORBAS (Gaffarillos)
This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached Cortijo is located in the friendly village of Gafarillos, just 25 minutes from the extremely popular and renowned coastal resort of Agua Amarga in the Cabo de Gata. The property is walking distance to the village and boasts a private swimming pool aswell.
REDUCED to 175,000€
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Looking to market your property? Don’t look any further! Properties Required Both Coastal and Inland We require listings of all property types across the region. We cover the following towns and surrounding areas: Agua Amarga • Aguilas • Albox • Antas • Arboleas • Bedar • Cantoria • Carboneras • Chirivel • Cuevas • Garrucha • Huercal Overa • Lorca • Los Gallardos • Los Lobos • Lubrin • Lucainena de las Torres • Lucar • Mojacar • Olula Del Rio • Oria • Palomares • Partaloa • Puerto Lumbreras • Pulpi • Purchena • San Juan de los Terreros • Seron • Somontin • Sorbas • Tabernas • Taberno • Tijola • Turre • Urracal • Velez Blanco • Velez Rubio • Vera • Villaricos • Zurgena Ref: ARB3VT19 Price: €199,950
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms luxury 137m2 detached villa in Arboleas with master suite on first floor, superb views, air-con, heated 9m x 4m private pool, casita store, terraces, conservatory day room to front, pellet burning fireplace and low maintenance gardens.
Ref: TAB2V01 Price: €99,950
A beautiful 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom semi-detached cortijo style villa with amazing views in Taberno. Includes a private pool & enclosed fly free terrace, bar area, pellet burning fire and so much more. Immaculate presentation!
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3-4 bed 2.5 bath detached cortijo style villa in Uleila del Campo. Private pool, large conservatory, covered terrace generous plot of 27,715m2, Integral garage, huge modern kitchen. Double height ceilings. A stunning, high quality villa.
A very large 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas on a huge 1974m2. With 14m private pool, detached garage and a fly free dining area off the kitchen to the rear. Just reduced.
A large 126m2 5 bed 2 bath penthouse apartment in the centre of Antas town close to every daily amenity needed. The apartment has a walk out terrace with superb views and is ideal for full time living. Very spacious home!
2 bed 2 bath ground floor apartment on Vera Playa with great views. Walking distance to the beach and amenities, communal outdoor & heated indoor pool, private parking, air-con, fully fitted kitchen and generous terraces with garden!
REF ULE3C01 169,950€
REF ARB3VCH07 190,000€
REF ANT5A01 124,950€
REF VER2ALS03 99,950€
A simply stunning 3 bed 2 bath detached cortijo style villa with amazing views, oversized detached garage, 25,000m2 plot, Olive grove, covered terrace, full air-con and so much more. Located very near Uleila Del Campo.
3 bed 2 bath penthouse frontline 3 bed 2 bath fully reformed, charming beach apartment in a very privileged cortijo in Zurgena with a huge plot of location near San Juan. A stunning 14,740m2 and a build size of 280m2. home with amazing sea views A beautiful location with private pool, enjoying a front terrace and full roof covered terraces and amazing rural solarium. With full air-con air-con and views. Full of traditional character! just reduced in price. Has to be seen.
3 bed 2 bath detached villa very near the village centre of Arboleas. L shaped villa layout with large rooms and a 143m2 build size, conservatory style terrace looking over the private pool, car port and casita store. High quality finish.
REF SOR3V03 295,950€
REF POZ3A01 162,000€
REF ZUR3C01 220,000€
REF ARB3VM04 199,950€
3 bed 2 bath townhouse on Thallassa, Vera Playa. Just reduced in price this beautiful home is now a bargain for this complex, communal pools, indoor pool and spa centre, tennis courts, private parking and so much more!
3 bed 2 bath village home in Alfaix. A very well presented family home which has an extended utility room, air-con, open fireplace, terraces, communal pool, private off road parking and lovely rural views.
3 bed 2 bath detached villa in El Pinar. Great views. Roof terrace, private walled & gated plot, off road parking and around a 15 minute drive to the beach. A high quality villa and just reduced.
2/3 bed 2 bath penthouse apartment in Los Gallardos with superb views, roof terrace, air-con, communal pool with mature gardens and an underground parking space. Furniture is negotiable.
REF VER3T08 120,000€
REF AFX3T06 114,950€
REF PIN3VE01 99,950€
REF GAL2AN17 94,950€
A striking 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas. A Lakes Vega build impressive home with fly free eating area, private pool, great views, aircon, BBQ area, car port and fitted wardrobes.
A stunning Detached 3 bed 2 bath villa in Arboleas with views, swimming pool, privacy and a long covered terrace taking in superb mountain views. A striking home on a large 900m2 plot.
2 bed 2 bath town house on Valle del Este with superb views to the sea, communal pool, garden, terraces and roof solarium. Property comes fully furnished with air-con and open fireplace.
3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas with private pool, very private aspect, full air-con, long L shaped shady terrace, casita store, great mountain views, outside kitchen and many mature olive trees. A Splendid home.
REF ARB3VGL14 169,950€
REF ARB3VC31 189,900€
REF VAL2TL09 94,950€
REF ARB3VCH12 199,950€
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Garrucha
€84,999 Palomares
2 bed / 1,5 bath fully furnished Apartment set in high street, around the corner from promenade and amenities. Lift. Ref.1678
Cortijo Grande
Antas
Mojácar playa
€95,000 Albanchez
Immaculate south facing 3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with private garden of 108 m2 and parking place. Nice community. Ref.1715
€145,000
Immaculate 3 bed / 2 bath semidetached Villa with private pool on plot of 381 m2. Terraces & solarium. Near amenities. Ref. 1724
€179,950 Huerta Nueva €189/196,000
Lovely 2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with east facing terrace of 63 m2, store room and underground parking place. Oasis del mar. Ref.1714
€229,000 Mojácar playa
€125,000
Charming 3 bed / 2 bath renovated village House with patio near amenities. Build: 170 m2. Must be seen to be appreciated! Ref.1687
€130,000 Huerta Nueva
2 bed / 1.5 bath Townhouse with garage, terraces and roof terrace with sea views near beach bars. Communal pool and tennis. Ref.1718
€165,000 Mojácar playa
Stylish 2 bed / 2 bath detached Villa on plot of 130 m2. Small complex with gardens and pool. Stunning views. Ref.1652
€210,000 Mojácar playa
Nice 3 bed / 2.5 bath Townhouse with garage on basement, patio, terrace and roof solarium. Near commercial center. Ref.1713
€130,000 Mojácar playa
Nice 2 bed / 1.5 bath Townhouse with west facing patio and roof terrace with sea views. Very good condition. Communal pool Ref.1699
€149,950 Cabrera
Charming and well-kept 3 bed / 2 bath House on plot of 259 m2. Central heating, large tiled patio and roof solarium. Ref. 1532
€85,000 Mojácar playa
Fully furnished 4 bed / 2 bath 2 bed / 1 bath east facing Apartment. Townhouse. Underbuilt with full Sea & golf views. Terrace & patio. Fully conversion and roof terrace with furnished. Air con. Communal pool. views. Near amenities. Ref.1716 Ref.1719
€130,000 Mojácar playa
Charming 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with private plot of 424 m2. Mature garden, terraces and solarium with nice views. Ref. 1717
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Off-plan 3 bed / 2 bath contemporary Villas with pool near amenities. Solarium. Choice of finishes and materials. Ref.1721
€250,000 Mojácar playa
Amazing opportunity! 3 bed / 2,5 bath Villa with sea views on plot of 350 m2 in La Parata. Garden and room for pool. Ref.1697
€260,000
4 bed / 2,5 bath semi-detached Townhouse within walking distance to com. center & beach. Private outside space of 90 m2. Ref.1725
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sM047
STUNNING HOME
125,000€ oria
157,500€
Villa in immaculate order , recently refurbished and redcued price , priced to sell Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , jacuzzi, above ground pool , mature garden and fully fenced and Well appointed detached home on the outskirts of Oria , short drive or walk into tastefully decorated throughout.This home is in a tranquil setting yet ideal location as only a few minutes to the local town of Cantoria and its many bars and cafes. Must be viewed to appreciate town Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , log burner, private swimming pool , aircon the quality and ideal setting
and under floor heating as well as many other extras. In immaculate order and represents good value for money
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LOW RENTAL OPPORTUNITY
350€ PCM RENTAL near albox
Delightful country Cortijo with stunning views. Access to the property is via a windy road , a ten minute drive to the many amenities of Oria. This home is amongst a hamlet of houses in a mountain setting with stunning views.This property contains 3 double bedrooms a main bathroom and an en-suite. As you walk through the main door you walk into a large fully fitted kitchen which leads on to a dining room and lounge both rooms have functioning log fires.As you head up the stairs it splits, to the right is the main bedroom and en-suite to the left of the stairs contains the other two bedrooms and main bathroom. This property has been fully reformed to the highest standard and has a very homely feel is furnished and available from October
300€ PCM RENTAL
Traditonal semi detached cortijo in original style, fantastic value for money 3 bedroom, 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms large family home. Features large plot of fully fenced land ,off street parking, spacious rooms , furnished and walking distance to a local bar and cafe Basic home in need of minor tlc hnce the low rental Must be viewed to be appreciated
Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox
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UAE to introduce new laws soon to regulate drones
LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
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QUESTION: I am trying to help my mother who has very bad health and wishes to move back to the UK but has not managed to sell her Spanish property yet. From a legal point are there any matters to take care of before she comes back ? ANSWER 1. Make sure her Spanish will is in good order. There have been some changes to the laws recently which make it convenient to have a solicitor take a look at it. 2. Locate the title deeds to the property and their NIE numbers. 3. Make sure internet banking is set up on her Spanish bank account. 4. Your mother may wish to consider signing a power of attorney for you to deal with her Spanish assets (in case a buyer is found and
she does not wish or is not able to visit Spain). 5. Look in to the advantages/disadvantages of selling quickly now versus holding on and waiting for a better price. From a tax point of view, if she is a resident and over 65, there is a certain advantage to selling before she loses her resident status in Spain, as she is entitled to a 100% exemption from capital gains tax. 6. Meet her solicitor before you leave in case you later need to deal with things remotely. Depending on your circumstances there could be other things to do, but I would at least cover these items.
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.
The United Arab Emirates will finalize laws to more heavily regulate the sale of drones and their operations soon, aiming to minimize risks posed by unmanned aerial vehicles, an official at the aviation regulator said on Monday. Dubai International Airport was closed for more than an hour on June 12 due to unauthorized drone activity in the surrounding airspace that resulted in millions of dollars of losses for the economy. "Several incidents have happened and to integrate them (drones) safely into the commercial airspace is a challenge," Mohammed Faisal al-Dossari, director, air navigation & aerodromes department, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said. Current regulations on drones in the UAE, introduced in April 2015, relate mainly to commercial licensing and approving how companies use drones and are under constant development, al Dossari told reporters at a regional conference on drones in the UAE capital. "The Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (Esma) is working on laws that will have a framework for the UAE for imports, sales and performance of drones," he said. Abu Dhabi has banned the sale of recreational drones since March
last year until new laws are issued, saying they posed a risk to aviation. The new laws will also address air-worthiness for heavier drones, standards for pilotless aircraft and pilot training among other issues, al Dossari said. At least 400 drones, mostly commercial, are registered with the GCAA. Drones are used for commercial operations such as mapping, security surveillance, wildlife surveys as well as for environment, transport, agricultural and maritime purposes, among others in the UAE. As a regional aviation hub with two of the busiest airports in the world, the UAE's airspace is congested. And with drones becoming increasingly relevant, there are safety and security risks, Gulf area manager at IATA, the global body of airlines, Michael Herrero, said. "The big question is how to integrate drones into commercial airspace in future, governments need to put it high on the agenda with enforceable legislation," he said. uk.reuters.com
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‘The Also Ran’
Much has been said about the high and mighty in Alqueria, the dynamic Manuela, the studious Poyato and that intellectual giant Loco Paco, but what of the ordinary souls of the Pueblo. Sacerdote del Semblante Lánguido is the Village priest. He arrived in Alqueria full of hope and a joyous wonder that filled the heart with delight. He had the best interests of the people at the very centre of his very sensitive heart. He laid awake at night worrying about his parishioners and counselled them with wisdom during the daylight hours. Then one fateful day he took Manuela’s confession. His hair greyed, his faith evaporated, he turned to drink. It was the making of him. He now sleeps the sleep of the intoxicant. He couldn’t give a ‘damn’ about those whose spiritual well-being he is entrusted with and he has embraced Existentialism. He is now for the first time in his life a happy and rounded individual. He does suffer from the occasional flashback to Manuela’s outpourings which leaves him sweating, trembling and in a state of intense sexual frustration but it is a small price to pay for happiness. Ernesto Muyinestable is one of those individuals who has devoted his life to his art. Ernesto lives for his flamenco, he twirls and stomps morning, noon
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and night as he practises new and ever more complicated steps. To say he is one of the best flamenco dancers currently practising would be an overstatement. He isn’t good, he isn’t even bad, he is terrible. The main and very obvious reason for this is that Ernesto is a uniped. He lost his right leg while playing ‘Ludo’ during the ‘Great Tournament of 87’. Now he falls over a lot. Every time he performs he receives a storm of sympathetic applause. He believes this is reward for his prowess in the art of flamenco dancing and so inspires him to perform more complicated routines. He then receives more sympathetic applause, so on and so forth. It will probably all end in death or serious injury but like our worthy Priest, Ernesto is happy. Don Sageo has a lot to answer for. He is Alqueria’s intellectual. At least is the only individual in the Village who can read at an adult level and is capable of joined-up writing. It was the Don who discovered, through his archaeological research that Alqueria wasn’t included in the Christian Reconquest and was therefore not technically part of Spain. In fact it was Sageo who is responsible for the Alqueria of today. It goes to demonstrate that every person, no matter how humble can have a profound effect on their own and others lives. Especially in Alqueria.
Strictly Week 1 I don’t know how they do it, but strictly seems to get stronger every year! Another 15 celebrities and yet another very strong bunch showing potential right from the word go! With nobody being eliminated this week they all get at least 2 weeks of training (and if you believe this you will believe anything!) From the moment they are signed for the show I’ll bet they are all taking private tuition! Opening the show this year was TV presenter Laura Whitmore with her partner Giovanni and a Cha Cha Cha. Laura has very long legs but unfortunately didn’t use them! Although there was good characterisation and great energy she did go wrong several times and also ended up off time. I gave her a 4 and the judges a total of 25.. Next up were BBC TV presenter Naga Munchetty and Pasha with a Waltz. She started off very well with quite nice posture but due to the difficulty of the choreography, she ended up losing it, as a result was dragged around the floor. Because of this she also looked unsteady on her feet and her waltz was lumpy. Nevertheless a good try for which I gave her 5 and the judges 23. Judge Robert Rinder and Oksana also danced a Cha Cha Cha. I gave him 10 out of 10 for effort and his facial expressions - well, they had to be seen to be believed! This could only be described as a frenetic dance but with great rhythm. I found his action a little stilted but I think he is going to be hilarious. I awarded him 6 and the judges a total of 25. The oldest competitor to take part in any series at the age of 70 Lesley Joseph then danced with Anton and a Waltz. As an actress she captured the essence of the Waltz, but unfortunately she is far too small to dance with Anton and as a result her shoulders were up round her ears and because of her age has posture issues which I’m not sure can be remedied I gave her 4 and the judges 23. Ore Oduba and Joanne were the first this year to dance a Tango. And the first awful
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I’m not the world’s greatest enthusiast of housework. I do not leap out of bed in the mornings with a merry cry of ‘Ooh goody, I’ve got some nice dusting to do today.’ House cleaning is a chore and a bore, but it is not the worst; that accolade falls to cleaning the inside of the car. That job I hate! I hate it with an H, in CAPITALS,BOLD and UNDERLINED. I can think of only one job that is worse – going down sewers to clear fat bergs! However, since living in a mudless country, and having no dog, it has gradually crept up the list of jobs to reach a status of disliked, with a capital D, but no bold underlining. That was until Lucy, the Dog That Is Not Ours, got a sore throat and needed to go to the vet. Despite her protestations that she was alright really, but that if we insisted, wouldn’t it be better to walk all the way to Albox to the vet rather than go there in that horrible Coche? As she only needed to go twice she does not qualify as a Frequent User, plus she travels on a carpet of newspaper, (she’s car sick) so two journeys can not have made that much impression on the boot of the car. Or so I thought. I set to – the boot was liberally be-sprinkled with Lucy hair. How can one neat and spruce shorthaired dog lose so much hair? She should be bald, but she’s not! The only way to remove dog hair is to scratch it free of the felt covers with a thumbnail, then
piece of music not even resembling a Tango and way too fast! There was a lack of Tango in the choreography but Ore did a good job. His frame wasn’t too bad but he will have to learn to get rid of that bottom! He has had some dance training in his past which showed up and I gave him a 6 with the judges 27. I think he will be one to watch but I’m afraid Joanne is my least favourite professional and for me fails her celebrities. Athlete Greg Rutherford and Natalie performed a Jive. This started off with great energy and gusto but as it progressed the leg retraction disappeared on the kicks and flicks and he was suffering with twine toes. Again not a bad effort and a 6 with the judges 27. That was Fridays show so onto Saturday evening which started with Louise Redknapp and Kevin and a Jive. Great kicks and flicks here but lacked flexibility on Jive basic leaving it looking a bit flat. Great energy and musicality and definitely one to watch. I awarded her 7 and the judges 31. Next to perform were Melvin Odoom and Janette with a Cha Cha Cha. Melvin has a lot of work to do and is one of the weaker dancers this year. He needs to work on keeping his feet on the floor as his Cha Cha Cha looked very plonky and lacking in hip and leg action. I gave him 5 and the judges 22. Model Daisy Lowe and Aljaz were next to dance a Waltz. What a great opener! An excellent interpretation with a nice frame, head and neck position and soft fluid movement and being so tall looked really elegant. She will definitely be a contender in the Ballroom section but being so tall we’ll see if she can control those limbs for the Latin. I gave her 8 and the judges top place this week with 32. Next up were my favourites Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac with Oti and a Cha Cha Cha. What can I say Wow! Wow! Wow! and Yummy!! Danny is an ex West End performer, with excellent speed, accuracy and lines coupled with great hips and not to mention drop dead gorgeous looks! He has to be a strong contender already for the glitter ball trophy (not saying that I’m biased!) I awarded him 9 and the judges 31. Hope he is as good in the ballroom. Eastenders star Tameka Empson and Gorka (our new Spanish professional) were the first to dance Paso Doble
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk deliver it to Laurence the Dyson! Then I remembered Tony Grey. He reckons he has invented a vacuum cleaner that will remove Embedded Pet Hairs – I presume he means pet hairs that have fallen off the pet and embedded themselves in the carpet, and not hairs still attached to an Embedded Pet – all our pets are embedded, we couldn’t get rid of them if we tried! I don’t believe him. I am so sure that he is boasting that I will throw down a challenge: Tony Grey, if you are so confident that your G-Tech vacuum will remove the dog hairs from the boot of our car, then come and prove it to me! And if you are right I will abandon Laurence and purchase your unbelievably efficient machine – but I have a feeling that Laurence’s future is secure!
this year. Nice to have traditional music and being an actress Tameka showed great interpretation of the dance with strong lines and musicality. I gave her 7 and the judges 26. Pop singer Anastacia and Brendan then danced a Cha Cha Cha. Such a sexy sassy performance with good foot leg and hip action. Her nerves got the better of her which resulted in her going wrong a few times and losing balance on her spins but a good first dance for which I gave her 6 and the judges 28. Our weak link for this year politician Ed Balls and Katia danced a Waltz. I have to say it was a bit better than I was expecting. At least there were signs of heels and toes evident. As a total non-dancer it was a respectable first dance with a reasonable frame for which I awarded him 4 and the judges bottom place on 21. Gymnast and pocket rocket at just 4’7” Claudia Fragapane, our youngest celebrity at just 18 coupled with our youngest professional AJ performed a Cha Cha Cha. Her action was more stilted than I expected of a gymnast but it was sharp and musical. Being considerably smaller than AJ, I don’t know how she will cope with the ballroom so time will tell. I gave her 6 and the judges 26. Closing this week’s show were pop singer Will Young and Karen with a Tango. What on earth was he wearing?!! Skin tight drainpipe trousers at half-mast with red socks and no jacket!! Please!!! This put me off his performance which although nice and staccatto lacked being low enough into the floor for control. I found this performance very patchy in quality with some good, some not so good pieces. I gave him 7 and the judges 30. There are some really strong contenders this year with only 3 weak dancers tha t I can see. I can’t wait to see how they will go next week in the opposite discipline. If you have been bitten by the bug, why not come and join one of our classes and learn along with the stars? Until next week - Keep Dancing! by Lyn Aspden of Strictly Dance Class Info 635 584 431
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Top autumn recipes
Hearty and comforting autumnal recipes.
Autumn coleslaw
Liven up slices of ham, smoked duck or roast beef with this healthy and colourful side salad Ingredients
handful mixed seeds (we used sunflower, linseed and pumpkin) splash of tamari 4 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley,
Autumn tomato chutney
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Put all the ingredients into a large pan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Boil the mixture, uncovered, for about 45-50 mins until the fruit is tender and thickened. Cool, then transfer the mixture to a sterilised jar and seal.
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20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 16OZ BEEF ENTRECOTE, 12OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROASTED LAMB SHANK & sHOULDER, ROASTED PORK KNUCKLE AND MORE. SERVED 7PM - 10PM
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4 COURSES WITH BOTTLE OF RIOJA WINE PER COUPLE, COFFEE INCLUDED, ROAST LAMB SHOULDER & PORK KNUCkLE, 20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 12OZ ENTRECOTE, 10OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROAST POTATOES & FRESH VEGETABLES. SERVED 1PM - 4PM
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Heat a pan and add the seeds. Lightly toast on medium heat. When slightly brown, splash in tamari and toss seeds about. Pour out of the pan and reserve. Mix yogurt, mayo, mustard and parsley. Pour over veg and apples, toss through and season. Sprinkle over seeds and serve.
chopped 1 celeriac, peeled, julienned or grated 3 carrots, peeled, julienned or grated ½ red cabbage, very thinly sliced 2 eating apples, thinly sliced
A good tomato chutney take some beating, and this version is great because it's not too sweet 1kg ripe tomato, peeled and chopped 750g cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped 375g light muscovado and chopped sugar 2 tsp salt ½ tsp 250g onion, chopped ground ginger 250g raisins 350ml cider 1 green pepper, deseeded vinegar
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Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old
Traditionally Cooked Sunday Lunch Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken, Honey Roast Gammon (and now Braised Lamb available from 10am - 9pm, Sunday 5pm-9pm at a supplement) Available Saturday 1st October, 6pm 12:30pm - 4pm
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Singing Live in the Garden Brian Dee BBQ Menu available Please call to reserve your table
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E very W ednesday 6 p m - 9 p m Buy one fillet meal at €10 get 2nd half price Booking Essential (Ribeye Steak also available) (Fillet and Ribeye are available on the menu every day of the week for €10)
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worked locally in the Arboleas area for over 17 years. Angie has spent over 20 years working in the hospitality industry and has been running Bars in Spain and Vienna to name just a few places; she has also worked on Cruise Ships entertaining the guests. Royston is a local face that some of you will know, as he has been running a local building company in this area for many years. So why not pop along to LEGENDS and show your support to this local couple and let Angie and Royston
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BAR DOLAR Pueblo Laguna - Vera Playa Tel. 622 559 384 Open 10am-2am Closed Thursdays
Come to Bar Dolar Every Friday from 1pm – 9pm and try our delicious Beer Batter Fish & Chips by Mandy formerly of the Vera Chippy. Eat in or Takeaway. Booking Recommended. Once you’ve tried our Fish and Chips, then you’ll love our Sunday Roasts. World Championship Pool Table Karaoke on Wednesdays Vera Mojacar Garrucha
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Available for parties with marquee and bouncy castle. Free wifi BT and Sky Sports Call Linda f or mor e inf or mation Tel: 642 947 182 P l a z a d e C o n s t i t u c i o n S / N Pa r t a l o a plazabarpartaloa for up and coming events
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is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food. All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es
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would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters, 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people. Still priced at the value beating 11.95€ for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full a-la-carte still available. Please call for reservation. carol4simon@hotmail.com
Now serving English Breakfast
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Sundance Spas
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Pool Maintenance S.L.
Open: Monday - friday 9.30am - 2.30pm & 4pm -6pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
Telephone 607 658 540 for out of these hours
Bliss - 2 seater 3,995€
Renew - 3 seater - 5,250€
Relax - 5 seater - 5,895€
Sunny 8,495€
Refresh 5 seater - 5,695€
Dream 2,995€
12 Secondhand spas in stock. prices from 1,500€ to 6,000€
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Looking for badminton players with or without experience to play at Zurgena Sports Hall each Monday, 7pm to 9.30pm. All ages are welcome. 3€ per person Just turn up or for more details Email rob@soltimes.com
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Editors Letter
Dear Editor, On Sunday 25th September I took part in an event at my local bar in Los Cojos to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. It was well attended, everyone had a great time and more than 1000€ was raised for this great cause. A huge thank you to all of the organisers.
THE Charit y Shop (Arbole as) Open MON, WED - fri 10 - 2
now open saturdays 10 - 1
Helping good causes and specific charities around the Almanzora Valley and surrounding areas. We expect to be supporting the elderly, children, animals and enhancing quality of life for our communities. We are still urgently looking for volunteers to help in the shop between the hours of 10-2. If you have a little time or a morning you can spare to help good causes and have a sunny disposition, then please call Rob on 609 199394 (4candlescharity@ gmail.com) for more details.
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We need your unwanted clothes and household items, bric-a-brac and home furnishings. For now we have drop off points at SolyMar in Albox and Sol Times Offices at Los Carasoles (Zurgena), next to Almeria Angels. The shop is open opposite the Ayuntamiento in Arboleas. All for good causes, please help us to help them.....
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HELLO, CAN I HELP YOU? TELL ME HOLA, ¿EN QUE PUEDO AYUDARLE? QUE DESEA? DIGAME I AM JUST LOOKING, THANK YOU SOLO ESTOY MIRANDO GRACIAS I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A JUMPER QUISIERA COMPRAR UN JERSEY WHAT SIZE DO YOU TAKE? SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE ¿QUE TALLA USA? PEQUEÑA, MEDIANA, GRANDE WHERE IS THE CHANGING ROOM PLEASE ¿DONDE ESTA EL PROBADOR POR FAVOR? PLEASE, COULD YOU SHOW ME THIS JACKET IN OTHER COLOURS? POR FAVOR, ¿PODRÍA ENSEÑARME ESTA CHAQUETA EN OTROS COLORES? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? ¿CUANTO CUESTA? Learn more Spanish with Paco at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons! Contact Paco-661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es
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It is fantastic to see our local communities coming together in the form of charity and friendship, doesn’t it make you proud to be British?
New Classes
LEARN SPANISH…
...in a fun and enjoyable class with Paco In Paco’s Classroom at Camping Los Gallardos New beginners class Starts TUESDAY 11th october @ 4:30pm Private lessons and different levels also available.
Call Paco 661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es
Information for all present and future COLLYFER clients, you can now take your policy with you should you need or want to return to the UK, contact Karen for details 617 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, ALBOX BRANCH
Date for your diary Saturday 10th December will be our Christmas Poppy Dinner Dance at La Parrilla with Barrington providing the musical entertainment. Membership renewals For those due to renew their memberships by cash please feel free to bring your €23 with you to the members’ meeting on October 20th, Important, very important….. Please volunteer to join our committee and take up an officer’s role, we need a Chairman, a Vice Chairman and a Secretary as from November 17th this year otherwise the Branch will have to close. We also need “street collectors” during PoppyTide (October 14th – November 11th) so please contact our Poppy Coordinator on sutoju@homail.com to offer 2 hours of your time to raise funds to support our veterans and their families.
These type of events have recently sparked off a lively debate on social media. Some people are of the opinion that it is wrong, as Spanish residents, for us to be sending money back to the UK when there are so many worthy causes right here on our doorstep. And rightly so. It must be very frustrating for the likes of FACE, Walk for Life, MACS and Little Owls who do very similar and equally important work here in Spain. Their volunteers work tirelessly to raise money and awareness and to help those in need in our community, how can they compete with Macmillan's fancy TV ads and celebrity endorsements? However, as former UK residents, many of us and our families have sadly had to make use of Macmillan's services and want to give something back and to ensure that they are well-funded should our families and friends who are still in the UK ever need them in the future. One of my friends commented "Charity begins at home. Begins. It doesn't end there." I'm sure Oxfam, Live Aid, Unicef, Médecins sans Frontières and Comic Relief would agree. Whatever your view, it's great that we're all thinking and talking about charities. Life can't be so bad if all we have to argue about is who to give to. It does my heart good to see people getting so passionate about their causes. Keep up the good work. Claire, Arboleas
SOLTIMES have a vacancy at the office of Los Carasoles
We are looking for a talented artworker to join our expanding team in our production department. You must be able to use
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Every Wednesday at Bistro Bonita 11am - 1pm Come and learn Spanish the fun way and conversation with coffee and cake Only €5.
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ARNOLD PALMER – Golfer supreme A tribute by Tony Matthews
American Arnold Palmer, recognised by many as one of the greatest golfers in the sport's history, died last weekend at the age of 87, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in his home city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was undergoing heart tests. During a long and successful career, golf’s ‘greatest ambassador’ won a total of 91 tournaments worldwide and his seven major victories in seven years included wins at the Open in 1961 at Royal Birkdale and 1962 at Troon. He also claimed a record 62 PGA tour wins as well. “Arnold Palmer is the most important golfer to play the game” said BBC's golf correspondent Iain Carter. “His force of charisma put the game on the map and it never dimmed". Fellow golfing great and a close friend of Palmer’s, Jack Nicklaus, has already admitted that he will "miss him greatly". "We’ve just lost one of the incredible people in the game of golf and in all of sports," he tweeted. "Arnold transcended the game of golf. He was more than a golfer or even a great golfer, he was an icon, a legend." Palmer attracted thousands of diehard fans known as "Arnie's Army" as he helped to promote the game into the television age. "Today marks the passing of an era," said Alastair Johnston, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises. “His influence, profile and achievements spread far beyond the game of golf. He was an iconic American who treated people with respect and warmth, and built a unique legacy through his ability to engage with fans." Tributes to the sporting star have poured in from
the stars of the golfing world and from many others elsewhere. "Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend," Tiger Woods tweeted. Australia’s World Number One golfer, Jason Day, said: “I spent some special times with Palmer at Bay Hill.” “He was a true pioneer for our sport. Forever remembered," said Northern Ireland's star Rory McIlroy. "My heart aches with passing of the King. What he did for golf cannot be measured. An athlete, a pioneer, a philanthropist, a family man, and much more... his legacy will live on. R.I.P. Arnie" tweeted US golfer Zach Johnson. Lee Trevino said: “He was a fabulous player”… Tom Watson agreed, saying “What a golfer – he was the best”. Nick Faldo described him as a “super star on the golf course” … and Sam Torrance said: “He was King of Golf”. US President Barack Obama tweeted a picture of himself with Arnold Palmer at the White House, adding: "Here's to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold." Former President George W. Bush admitted: “He brought golf to millions by his daring and caring. My wife and I are missing him already”. Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1929. The son of the green keeper and grounds man at his local country golf club, he later became the professional at that very same golf club. He was one of golf's most dominant players in the late 1950s and early 1960s. R.I.P. Top man, top golfer.
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will never fight again, leading British promoter Eddie Hearn has said. Fury, 28, has withdrawn from his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko, scheduled for 29 October, because of reported mental health issues. The Englishman, who has not fought since beating Klitschko last November, postponed the original rematch in June. “Fury will be stripped of his titles and, after a legal battle, he’ll say: ‘No more, I’m done’,” said Hearn. “It’s going to be really messy and it might take a year to resolve. I know there are sensitivities around mental health issues but this is a business. “The governing bodies have had
enough. The world heavyweight title is a huge part of their business and they’ve not made any money from it for a year.” Fury beat Klitschko on points in Germany - the Ukrainian’s first loss since 2004 - to pick up the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles, with American Deontay Wilder holding the WBC belt. Within two weeks Fury was stripped of the IBF title because he was unable to fight mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov and that belt is now held by Fury’s fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. bbc.com
19th Hole Golf Society, Ryder Cup Match Report
On Thursday 22nd of September at a hastily rearranged venue the 19th Hole Golf Society played its version of the Ryder Cup at the lovely Aguilon Golf Resort. In its version it was the North of UK versus the South with a few Irish and Spaniards thrown in for good measure and to make equal teams, Mike Esposito captained the North whilst Bob Tagg the South. It was a tightly fought contest with 2 points awarded for a pair’s win and 1 for a singles win matches drawn were awarded a point each. The North came out the close winners (that’s the Southerners version) just pippin the Southerners by 10 points to 5!!!. In the Individual competition Norman (Storming) Taylor took 1st place with 40 points, leaving Paco Ocaña Grajal with the same points, in 2nd place, Norman also scored a Two on the tricky 14 to complete his day. Big thanks to all who took part making it a good fun day with some excellent golf, and special thanks to Aguilon for accommodating the 19th Hole Golf Society at short notice. Results - Ryder Cup North 10 points – South 5 points.
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1st Norman Taylor 40 points (23) on a card count back 2nd Paco Ocaña Grajal 40 points (19) 3rd Brian Blythe 39 points (17) Nearest the Pins 3rd Caroline Smith 8th Ron (The Rocket) Curtis 12th Caroline Smith 14th John Stevenson 15th (in two) Colin Smith 17th Colin Smith Twos 3rd Nick Pogson 8th Ron Curtis 12th Hudson Maguffin 17th Brian Blythe The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail. co.uk
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• Ex-Arsenal, Swansea & Wales defender Mel Charles has died, aged 81. • It was Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi 1-2-3 in last Sunday’s Spanish MotoGP. • 100,000 fans will attend Sunday’s Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur. • Wasps beat Northampton 20-15 to go clear at the top of the Rugby Union’s Premiership. • Castleford’s Denny Solomona has run in a club record 42 tries in a season. • The Ryder Cup starts in Minnesota, USA on Friday and Europe’s Rory McIlroy is bang in form after winning the PGA Tour Championship to claim the Fed-Ex Cup and £1.15m in prize money. • Arnold Palmer, regarded as the greatest golfer of all-time, has died, aged 87. • Doncaster’s Beau Greaves, aged 12, won the 2016 women’s Yorkshire Darts Classic title and is tipped to become a world champion and millionaire before 2020! in draws against Russia and Sunday’s • GB’s Anthony wasthem beaten opponents Slovakia,Crolla who held to on points by Venezuela’s a damaging goalless stalemate. Jorge Lindares a WBA lightweight title There is ainpredictability and pedestrifight in Manchester an streak about England that Allardyce must find aFury way may of curing - and • Tyson never boxany again analysis of this must be couched in the said British promoter Eddie Hearn. context this was(China) his first game • Dingthat Junghui won and the a damaged team will not be rebuilt in Shanghai snooker title. a day. •England’s Phil Taylor van lack of beat threat Michael was emphaGerwen to fact claim his64 first Darts sised by the it took minutes to League championship. muster their first shot on target and • And on Sunday, we pass havefrom the that was more of an over-hit Prix de Wayne l’Arc deRooney Triomphe, theeffort Great captain than an on goal. Run and the Cardiff halfScottish Bbc.com marathon.
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THE ALMERIA SWING RETURNS FOR 2016 Neil Evans and Desert Springs delighted to announce the return of the tournament September 27, 2016– Following on from the success of the inaugural tournament in 2015, the Almeria Swing will return to Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club from the 5th to the 10th December. The tournament is part of the Senior Golf Circuit and is open to all Professional Golfers aged 48 and above and Amateur golfers of the same age with a single figure handicap. Simon Coaker, Desert Springs Director of Golf and Marketing remarked: “Desert Springs is delighted to once again be host to The Almeria Swing as part of the Senior Golf Circuit. The Indiana is a thinking golfer’s course, one that cannot be overpowered, and it is going to be interesting to view how the
more experienced professional is going to approach the course. We very much look forward to welcoming the players and to providing them with a wonderful experience.” The Event will consist of two separate tournaments. A Better Ball on the 5th and 6th December and a 54 hole individual event from the 8th to the 10th. Neil Evans, PGA Professional said: “We look forward to welcoming back many of last year’s competitors and to meeting new players for this year’s event. Desert Springs is a superb venue for what is fast becoming one of the best tournaments in Europe for the Senior Golfer.” If you would like more information about this event, please contact Neil and Tracey Evans at 638 531 821 or email at neilevansegs@ gmail.com
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