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Spain approves share listing of airports giant Aena
Spain approved the sale of a stake in airport operator Aena IPO-AENA.MC on Friday, kicking off its biggest privatisation since 1997 and testing investor faith in the country’s economic recovery in an election year. Shares in the world’s largest airport operator will be traded for the first time on Feb. 11, after a 49 percent stake is sold to institutions and individuals. Aena is likely to be valued between 6.4 billion and 8.3 billion euros ($9.3 billion). “This is a prime asset, there is demand, but it’s all a question of price,” a source at one of Europe’s largest pension funds told Reuters. Even though the sale process has been an on-off affair, beset by political and technical complications which led to it being postponed at the end of October, the company’s prospects are looking up. An improving business outlook as economic growth gathers pace, tourism picks up and oil prices remain low, should provide a higher valuation than initially expected, people familiar with the process say. Spain was the world’s third most-visited nation in 2014, with 65 million visitors. reuters.com
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Cabo De Gata One Of The Most Popular Rural Tourist Spot by Martin Shortland
The reasons are numerous. It could be the beauty of the secluded and near deserted beaches, the stark beauty of the rare flora and fauna, or the copper sunsets which reflect the light given off by the sometimes barren landscape. Or maybe because it’s a land of inspiration for poets, photographers and painters, or perhaps because it still holds as a private treasure the authenticity of its people and traditions. Whatever the reasons are for visiting the Cabo de Gata, they’re clearly very special, because last year the National Park came sixth in the list of the most visited destinations in Spain. No mean feat. It falls into the category of ‘rural tourism’; somewhere where people can get away from the crowds and relax in a ‘close to nature’ environment. The Cabo de Gata has a year round appeal – equally enjoyable in both summer and winter. The coastal areas provide a wide variety of water sporting activities, whilst inland, walking, hiking, horse riding and even quad biking all provide the outdoor adventurer with numerous opportunities. Of the towns within the National Park, San Jose is the largest and most commercial. It has a large
marina and a good sandy beach, but still retains much of the character of the original village which climbs the hillside above the sea. Further up the craggy coast are the charming hamlets of Los Escullios and Las Negras, offering secluded bays and rocky cliffs, whilst inland is the mysterious and deserted old mining town of Rodalquillar. Coming second in the overall list is the nearby Desert of Tabernas, to the north east of Almeria and a favoured location for film producers from around the world. Only last year the American director, Ridley Scott spent six weeks filming large parts of the religious blockbuster ‘Exodus’ – released in December - in and around the region. Another religious epic, ‘Clavious’ has only recently finished a two month shoot, again using locations in the Tabernas, Cabo de Gata and the Almeria area; the centre piece of the film being a huge set constructed beneath the walls of the Alcazaba, depicting the old city of Jerusalem. The film is due for release towards the end of this year. It’s estimated that such large productions bring upwards of 6 million euros to the region.
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40-year veteran of ‘Coronation Street,’ dies
Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow for more than 40 years on the long-running UK soap opera “Coronation Street,” has died. She was 60. The death was confirmed in a post on the website for ITV, the network that airs the show. “There are no words to describe the sense of grief we feel at Anne’s passing,” executive producer Kieran Roberts said in the post. “We know only too acutely how much Anne meant to the millions of people who watched her create the legendary character of Deirdre Barlow.” Kirkbride first showed up on “Coronation Street,” the world’s longest-running soap opera, in 1972 as a teenager with a handful of lines. Within a few years, she had entered into a short-lived marriage with one character and then a romance and marriage with another, Ken Barlow (William Roache, who’d been on the show since its inception in 1960). According to the Guardian, at one point, the scoreboard at a Manchester United game informed a stadium full of fans that “Deirdre and Ken united
again!” The raspy-voiced character -Kirkbride had a long smoking habit - was Kirkbride’s main claim to fame, though she started in the theater and was first noticed in another program, a 1972 filmed play called “Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.” Intensely private, she once told the Guardian’s Anthony Hayward that she was perfectly happy with staying true to “Coronation Street.” “I just enjoy having something to do that’s good, something that’s interesting and gives me a lot of scope,” she said. “I wouldn’t be here if I wanted to perform Shakespeare.” Kirkbride was a survivor of nonHodgkin lymphoma -- she lost her hair and acted in a wig for a time -- and talked about her depression in a 2012 documentary, “Deirdre & Me: 40 Years on Coronation Street.” She was also an accomplished painter. She is survived by her husband, actor David Beckett. Farewell Anne from all of your friends in Spain. cnn.com
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The Alcazaba Sets New Visitor Record by Martin Shortland
The problem was staffing levels. The council – which owns the site – were concerned about the increased wage demands being asked for by the union whose members work at the castle. The council felt they were unrealistic and in response to the union action, threatened to lay off staff and cut the hours of those who remained. The cut in working hours would also mean a dramatic cut in the hours the site would be open to the public. It’s quite unbelievable, but true. And let me remind you, lest you’ve forgotten, we’re talking about one of the major historical buildings in the whole of Spain. The dispute rumbled on for the best part of a year, with neither side willing to agree to a compromise: quite why the situation had arisen in the first place is any ones guess. Staff members – many of whom had worked at the site for years – made it very clear that it was none of their doing; the disagreement was between the union and the council. And to prove their point to the public, they even offered to work extra hours for no pay in order to keep the castle open. Finally all the parties concerned realised, I assume, how stupid they’d all been and everything went back to how it had always been. And the upshot of that drama is now plain for everyone to see in the visitor numbers for last year which were released last Friday. An increase of 25% on the previous year saw almost 250,000 people visit the castle; that’s about 60,000 more than in 2013. It’s the largest number since records were first kept over 20 years ago and clearly a major victory, in the end, for sensibility.
Considered to be one of the greatest historical monuments in Spain, the Alcazaba in Almeria has had a chequered history. And I don’t mean in its distant past when it defended the barren and inhospitable lands that stretched from the coastal plain at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, right down towards what is now Malaga. When the Moors were finally driven from Andalucia after their 400 year occupation, the Alcazaba was their final stronghold before they returned to North Africa. I’m referring to its chequered history as a tourist attraction. The 21st century has until recently, not been a very good one for the ancient castle which dominates the skyline above the regional capitol. The problems have all been about how the monument should be run. Now with such an iconic, imposing and well preserved building which dates back some 750 years, it would seem a fairly easy site to promote. Open the doors seven days a week, 360 days a year, from 10 am until 10 pm and let the visitors flock in. But sadly that hasn’t been the case. The local council, tourist authority and even the regional tourist board have all had a fairly good go at messing it up. So much so that two years ago – believe it or not - it came close to being closed.
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Man in watermelon mask scares passengers
‘Watermelon Brother’ by internet users who are trying to work out the mystery man’s identity. One commuter told the Beijing Morning Post he was freaked out by the man and his hollowed-out melon mask.
A man has been questioned by police after travelling on the Beijing Metro with a watermelon on his head. Passengers and subway staff in the Chinese capital called police after several people said they were unnerved by the sight. The man has been nicknamed the
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Whether you believe in Blue Monday or not, being half way through a cold and grey January probably has you dreaming of the other things you could be doing with your life. If one of these is starting your own business then you’re not alone. But while the prospect of making your own rules sounds sweet, quitting a safe career and remortgaging the house to fund a startup is a scary proposition. Olivia Knight, a London-based social entrepreneur, has had her share of doubts before she decided to launch her company Patchwork Present. While she was eager to create a platform that allows friends to come together and chip in to buy one dream gift for someone, she wasn’t quite ready to throw herself at the deep end. “You need two things when you start something,” says Knight. “You need to feel really inspired but you also need to feel reassured. Inspiration is necessary at the beginning to give you energy to keep going.” However, Knight feels that the myth of the go-getting tycoon prepared to risk everything can hold many would-be entrepreneurs back. “I don’t know about
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Before the chill in the air turns into harsh winter weather, clean and protect your deck to prepare it for the long winter months ahead. As the leaves start to change color, you may find yourself reminiscing about the hours of enjoyment spent outside on your deck. While warm-weather gatherings and summer barbecues are a favorite pastime of the season,
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MOjÁCAR HAS MORE THAN 26,000 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS Recent statistics have given us a good insight into how social media can influence the spread of information. The Mojácar Town Hall Facebook pages, ‘Turismo de Mojácar’ and ‘Mojácar Informa’, have 26,000 and 1,660 followers respectively. This marketing tool is being used by the tourist office staff to spread word of Mojácar through daily updated information such as news, images of the town and its beaches, cultural events, festival programs and weather information. Currently, the website has attracted over 26,000 followers, without the aid of recruitment campaigns, and has thousands of page views daily. Most people look at the beginning and the end of the week with the most viewed items being images of Mojácar village and the beaches, achieving 20,000
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Following the very successful launch of the new Church at El Peral on 11th January, the Church of England continues its planned expansion in the Almanzora Valley with an all-new pattern of regular Sunday Evening Services at the already popular Church at Aljambra, Albox, starting with a Service of Holy Communion at 6:00 pm on Sunday 1st February. This will be followed by 6:00 pm Services every Sunday, alternating between Communion and Evening Worship, whilst the ever-popular Communion and Lunch held at 11:00 am on the last Thursday of each month, will continue unchanged. Over the 8 years in which Services have been held twice per month at Aljambra, many people have found the occasional nature of these a
touch confusing, and there have, as a result been a number of requests for a more regular pattern, so this is the outcome. In addition, despite frequent comment in such as Sol Times, there are still many people unaware that the Church of England actually exists here in Spain, so it has been felt that a more regular pattern of Services would enable the Church to become available to more of the large British population within the Almanzora Valley. For many, of course, their first experience of the Services offered, is sadly, at a funeral, for over the years, C of E Priests and Lay workers have officiated at a huge number of funerals in this area, offering comfort and support to hundreds of bereaved, whilst also Blessing many Marriages and welcoming children into the Church at Baptism. In addition of course Remembrance, Armistice and Carol Services form an essential part of the normal life of so many British residents here in Spain, yet for many, retiring here results in a winding
down, loosing the ‘habit’ of Church attendance and the consequent loss of spiritual and social growth. But of course English language Churches are a bit thin on the ground over here, and for those of us living in or around Albox, the 90 mile round trip to attend Church in Mojacar, our nearest regular Anglican Service until now, was quite a facing. And so it is that these two Churches within the Almanzora Valley are now being developed, in hope that many may, as a result be encouraged to once again start coming to Church on a regular basis. So when and where are these Services? Well the Church at Llanos del Peral is about a mile up the road from La Vida Restaurant at Cucador, and as mentioned earlier, a S e r v i c e of Holy C o m m uni o n is held there every Sunday Morning at 11:00. Aljambra Chapel is in the Centre of Aljambra in Albox and it is planned to hold Services of Holy C o m m uni o n there at 6:00
pm on Sunday 1st February and also on 15th, with a Service of Evening Prayer/Worship on the 8th and 22nd February, plus of course Communion, followed by Lunch on Thursday 26th February at 11:00 am. The Church in Mojacar is at Enmedia, opposite the New Golf Course on the road to Carboneras, just past the new Macenas Development and has Holy Communion every Sunday at 11:00 am. The Church also holds Services on the third Thursday of each Month at Burties bar in Roquetas. But for anyone wanting further information, the Church has a very good and informative website at www.mojacarchurch.org
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. Some 18 months ago I wrote an article concerning the advantages of IPTV (Internet Protocol T.V. - TV over the internet) over a satellite dish half the size of Yorkshire! Due to changing events I a number of these articles have had to be written, highlighting the pros and cons of this system. Today, I would like to look at options that were not available to you, the paying individual, at the time. First a reprise, if you will, of IPTV. IPTV was seen as the only solution to the BBC’s (Bribes, Buyoff’s and Corruption) not wanting anything being ‘allowed’ out of England by changing and reducing the satellite’s ‘footprint’ (the area in which we can receive the signal) to a point were almost no-one was able to receive it. As with all increase in traffic, larger roads had to be built and by this I mean the bandwidth (the speed of information) had to be increased. This temporarily cured the problem until more people bought into the IPTV scheme and then more bandwidth was needed and provided. Even with all this bandwidth people still had problems with ‘buffering’, that annoying state of waiting while more information comes down to you. Another article on this problem using the analogue of waterwheels, water tanks and water pressure was written to help you understand the problem. For my sins, I watch ‘Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special” without any buffering and in a quality that was very near what I expect from satellite. Despite many teathing problems, it still is a firm favourite with many, including myself. Now for the ‘New Boy on the Block’, Satellite TV! While I was wandering around Llano Market just before Christmas, I saw
two satellite dishes, a thumping big and a normal size (1.2m) dish. The bloke also had two T.V’s, each connect to a separate box and dish. The first was to show that with a big dish you can get great UK TV (something that everyone that has a really big dish will tell you) and the second through a normal dish facing at 90 degrees to the first, also showing great UK TV at the same quality. This peaked my curiosity and I had to ask all about it. The answer was simple. By redirecting the dish to a different satellite and having the appropriate decoder(Sat box – which is a must have) you can get great UK TV again. This is where this intriguing new system comes into it’s own. For a single payment (the amount depends on the service you want which includes the satellite dish and all cabling) you can have satellite TV back – no monthly subscription or extra payments. So why is this so helpful to you? In previous articles, I have told you that internet TV is and should be free, unless someone uses a VPN provider that will allow good, clean unbuffered TV, at which point payment of some sort will be due. I also pointed out that watching UK TV, outside of the UK, was illegal (according to the BBC) whether free or paid for! As, like so many of you good people, I really don’t think that the BBC should have that much control, I will continue to watch it and do so for free. Soapbox packed away, See you at Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic!
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Il Duce - part I
65 years ago a huge swathe of Europe was under the control of three dictators; Hitler, Franco and IL Duce; otherwise known as Benito Mussolini! Mussolini came to power in Italy in1922; a full decade before Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and 18 years before Franco. Mussolini started life as a socialist then changed his views to fascism when socialists across Europe did not support World War One. Mussolini believed the war would bring a sense of national unity to Italy. Having fled Italy in 1904 to escape National Service he returned to serve in the war and his exemplary service saw him rise to the rank of Corporal. He was invalided home in 1917 when a grenade exploded in the trench he was in; leaving 40 metal shards in his body. MI5 then kindly paid him the huge sum of £100 a week; presumably for intelligence work and the money helped Mussolini set himself up in politics. He declared in 1918 that ‘a man ruthless and energetic to re-
Adam Murphy and Andrew White, are wanted for conspiracy to cause explosions at cash machines and burglary of bank and shop premises between January 2013 and December 2013. Adam Murphy, 29, is described as being white of a medium build with short brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address is Waresley Crescent in Liverpool. Detectives believe Murphy may be in Scotland. Andrew White, 25, is described as being white of a medium build with fair hair and blue eyes. His last known address is Nyland Road in Huyton. White has links to Spain. As part of the same investigation seven men were sentenced to more than 114 years last year. In December 2014 Jonathon Webb and Daniel Morgan were sentenced to a total of 32 years in prison after being found guilty of offences following a three week trial at Liverpool Crown Court. In September 2014 five other men, Thomas Whittingham, Anthony Bushell, Craig Cartwright, Kurt Beddoes and Ian Ellis, were sentenced to a total of 82 years after being convicted at Liverpool Crown Court trial for the same series of thefts/attempt thefts. All seven men were part of
a group responsible for ATM attacks at 28 premises in Wirral, Lancashire, C h e s h i r e , S o u t h p o r t , Liverpool, Prescot, Loughborough, G louc e s t e r, Birmingham, Northampton and Derby. These attacks resulted in losses to the businesses targeted by the thieves, of approximately £800,000, not to mention damage to the properties estimated to be in excess of £480,000. Detective Chief Inspector Gayle Rooney, from the Matrix Serious Organised Crime Team, said: “The Force is once again asking the public for their help in catching two of Merseyside’s most wanted criminals. “Adam Murphy and Andrew White are wanted by the force in connection with an on-going investigation into thefts from cash point machines across the North West and Central England. “The techniques used in these thefts were extremely dangerous and we are fortunate that no-one was hurt.” “I have no doubt that the community will embrace this opportunity to assist the police in bringing these people to justice and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch.” Anyone with information contact Merseyside Police on 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Enjoy Stephens musings? Pop over to http://findmeahomeinspain.wordpress.com as vive the Italian nation’ the articles are posted on there too...and they’re a bit longer too! Findmeahome are was needed modestly always looking for quality homes for their sales and rental portfolios, please contact meaning himself. Stephen for a valuation: stephen@findmeahome.es Telephone: 636 266 641 Mussolini believed in ‘Spazio vitale’ reasonDumini an income for fifteen years strong army; ing that Italy needed to regain huge both mustard after the murder. parts of Europe to have enough Mussolini started shifting all pow- gas and phosspace for economic growth. In 1920 er to himself; declaring himself as gene were used he declared that the Slavic people Head of the Government in 1925. so victory was quick. In 1936 Muswere barbaric and inferior so killing Parliament had no say in his deci- solini sent warplanes to Spain to half a million Slavs was an acceptsions and then he abolished par- help Franco in the Civil War; then able sacrifice if 50,000 Italians could liamentary elections all together. A in 1938 Albania was invaded, Hitler live there instead. In 1922 the King police state was being set up and was impressed and Germany and of Italy fearing a communist revoluItaly signed the ‘Pact of Steel!’ Hitler tion invited Mussolini to form a new even local mayors were appointed assured Mussolini that he wouldn’t by Rome. In 1926 all rival political government. Becoming the youngstart any war until 1942 to allow parties were banned after an assasest ever Italian prime Minister; Musthe Italian army and navy to presination attempt on Mussolini by a solini promptly invaded Corfu. pare. Hitler lied, possibly to ensure 15 year old boy. There were at least In 1924 the deputy leader of sohis partner in crime was the weaker three other attempts on his life, one cialist party was assassinated after one! of which was by an Irish woman trying to get the election results On Hitler’s insistence; in 1938 a rawho shot off part of his nose. Newsannulled due to voting irregularicial law called the ‘Manifesto of Race’ paper editors were personally choties which included violence and was passed. Jews were banned intimidation by the fascists. The sen by Mussolini and teachers had from working in the Civil service or to swear an oath to protect the fasassassin was a man called Dumini armed forces and intermarrying was cist regime. who reported to Mussolini. Dumini’s outlawed. The law was objected to In 1935 as part of Mussolini’s plan car had been seen being used to by most Italians and the Pope, yet for a New Roman Empire Italy inget rid of the body and he got just still thousands of Jews were sent to vaded Ethiopia. Horrific war crimes two years in prison. Mussolini paid were committed by a 400,000 Auschwitz!
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Spain’s anti-austerity party hailed on Sunday its Greek radical left-wing ally Syriza which appeared on course for a stunning election victory. “Hope is coming, fear is fleeing. Syriza, Podemos, we will win,” said Podemos party leader Pablo Iglesias shortly before exit polls were issued in Greece showing Syriza leading Sunday’s vote. “In Greece tonight, we are already hearing that. We are hoping we will hear the same thing in Spain soon,” he told a gathering of about 8,000 party faithful in the eastern city of Valencia. “We are going to be smiling tonight.” “Syriza’ victory reveals the inefficiency of austerity policies,” he told Spain’s La Sexta television channel, also on Sunday. According to exit polls, Syriza took between 35.5 percent and 39.5 percent of the vote, ahead of the conservative New Democracy party of incumbent Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. On Monday morning, with almost all votes counted, the party looked set to win 149 seats, just short of the 151 required to vote without coalition partners. Spain’s conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy earlier Sunday warned austerity-weary voters against the temptation to back Podemos in elections due this year. He said that hard-won economic recovery must not be lost by a voter “leap in the dark”. “We can not bet our future and that of our children in a frivolous game of Russian roulette,” Rajoy told a congress of his Popular Party in Madrid. The head of Spain’s socialist PSOE, Pedro Sánchez congratulated Syriza on its victory via Twitter, offering his support to the people of Greece. Like Syriza, Podemos has found considerable popular support by rejecting austerity programmes adopted to try to lift the countries out of deep economic crisis. The party, formed in early 2014, stormed to prominence when it picked up five seats in the May 2014 European elections. It has since gone on to top polls of Spanish voter intentions, threatening Spain’s two-party system. Read more on: thelocal.es
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King Felipe travelled to Saudi Arabia at the weekend to pay tribute to the country’s late king, Abdullah, who died on Friday. The Spanish king also met with Saudi Arabia’s new monarch, Abdullah’s brother, Salman. King Abdullah, who was 90-years-old, died on Friday. He had ruled Saudi Arabia since 2005. King Felipe was accompanied on the trip by Spanish Defence Minister, Pedro Morenés, who also attended the Saturday meeting with King Salman, which lasted “a few minutes” according to Spanish royal family sources quoted in Spanish daily 20 minutes. The Spanish monarch also met with the heads of state of Jordan, Egypt, Ukraine, Holland, Sweden and France, who were also in Riyadh to pay their respects to the late king. King Felipe was met in Riyadh by the Spanish ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Joaquín Pérez Villanueva and the Governor of Riyadh, Turki bin Abdullah alSaud. A US delegation, led by President Barack Obama will arrive in the country on Tuesday to pay their respects. Read more on: thelocal.es
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FIND YOUR DREAM HOME INSIDE! Europe Gives End to Spanish House Price Declines Spanish house prices registered an increase of 0.3% in the third quarter of last year (five tenths less than in the previous quarter) when compared to the same period in 2013, according to the data provided by the European Union Statistical Office, Eurostat. Moreover, Eurostat reported that prices in the eurozone registered a rise of 0.5% in the third quarter of 2014, after remaining stable in the previous quarter. Quarter-on-quarter, prices rose by 0.6% in the third quarter, following a ninetenths increase in the second quarter. In the whole of the European Union (EU), the price of housing increased by 2.3% in the third quarter, year-onyear, while quarter-on-quarter, prices
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recorded a rise of 1.1% between July and September, compared with a rise of 1.4% in the second quarter of 2014. El Mundo reported that, among the countries with data available, the largest declines in housing prices year-on-year were registered for Slovenia (-5.4%), Italy (-3.8%) and Romania (-2.3%), while the largest increases were recorded in Ireland (+15%), Estonia (+13.2%), Latvia and the United Kingdom (both +11.7%), Sweden (+10.3%) and Lithuania (+10.1%). Quarter-on-quarter the greatest declines corresponded to Slovenia (-1.1%), and Romania and Malta (both -0.9%), while the largest increases were recorded in Ireland (+6.2%), Latvia (+4.9%) and Croatia (+4.7%).
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IF YOU ARE A NON RESIDENT resident in Andalucia as a Group I AND HAVE INHERITED LESS THAN heir (spouse and descendents) you 175,000 IN ANDALUCIA FROM YOUR would have been entitled to an SPOUSE OR FROM YOUR PARENTS exemption rate of 175,000 euro. OR GRANDPARENTS DURING THE Therefore in your case there has LAST FOUR YEARS YOU CAN CLAIM been a clear case of discrimination BACK YOUR INHERITANCE TAX. IF in relation to what would have been YOU ARE A NON RESIDENT AND your treatment as a Spanish resident INHERIT NOW, MAKE SURE YOU of Andalucia. You can therefore CLAIM. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE initiate a claim against the Spanish SAME EXEMPTIONS AS RESIDENTS OF ANDALUCIA ON THE BASIS OF tax office to get this money back. THE SENTENCE BY THE EUROPEAN You will need to hire a solicitor to COURT OF JUSTICE, DATED 3RD put the claim in on your behalf. OF SEPTEMBER 2014. IF YOU Regarding the question about your DO NOT CLAIM IT ON THE SELF existing solicitor. He acted correctly. ASSESSMENT FORM YOU WILL NOT Up until the 31st December 2014, GET THE EXEMPTION. technically it has still been obligatory QUESTION: to make the payment as normal I am a resident in London. Last . In another case we opted, after year I inherited a property in the sentence, to make declarations Mojacar valued at 1,500,000 from refusing to pay on the basis of the my mother. I paid just over 18,000 discrimination, as we did not see any euro inheritance tax in August of last logic in paying to then have to go to year. How does the sentence by the court to get the funds back. In your European Court of Justice of the 3rd case he paid before the sentence of September last year affect me? so there is no doubt he has acted Did my solicitor make any mistakes correctly. I recommend initiating a by paying this tax? Can I do anything claim as soon as possible as even to claim the funds back? though it will be a long drawn out AWNSER: issue you should get your funds In your case, if you had been a back. 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.
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O Olive
Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)
Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 Email: info@olivehouse-es.com
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Monday - Friday 10am - 3.30pm
Sales office now open in Bedar
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OLV922
This good sized 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa is situated in the countryside, 5 minutes from the historical town of Tabernas and just 25 minutes to the city of Almeria. The property boasts a large swimming pool and 10,000m2 of flat land planted with many Almond and Olive trees.
new to the market 95,000€
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Rental housing prices in Spain appear to have stabilised in 2014, according to property portal idealista.com, ending the year with an increase of 2.6%, which placed the price per square metre at 7 euros per month, and during the last quarter of the year, rental prices registered an increase of just 0.2%. A total of seven regions registered price rises in the past 12 months, with the greatest increase being recorded in Catalonia, where renting a home is now 9.8% more expensive than a year ago. Also registering significant increases were Extremadura (+3.9%) and the Balearic Islands (+2.4%), while in contrast, the greatest reductions in rental prices were recorded in Murcia (-4.4%), Galicia (2.9%) and La Rioja (-2.9%). Madrid remains the most expensive region, with a price per square metre per month of 10.2 euros, followed by the Basque Country (10 euros/m2), Catalonia (9.2 euros/m2) and the Balearic Islands (8.1 euros/m2). The most affordable regions in which to rent a home are Extremadura (4.2 euros/m2), Castilla-La Mancha (4.4 euros/m2) and Murcia (4.7 euros/m2). With regard to the Spanish provinces, up to 19 provinces registered rental price increases during 2014. The greatest increase was recorded in Barcelona, where prices rose by 11%, followed by those registered in Jaén (+7.7%) and Cáceres (+6.7%). The greatest decline, in contrast, was recorded in Alicante (10.3%), followed by Ourense (-9%) and
Cádiz (-6.9%). Guipúzcoa remains the most expensive province with a price per square metre per month of 10.4 euros, followed by Barcelona (10.3 euros/m2), Vizcaya and Madrid (both with 10.2 euros/m2). Ávila is the cheapest province for rental housing at 3.8 euros per square metre per month, followed by Teruel (3.9 euros/ m2) and Ourense (4.1 euros/m2). Jaén is the provincial capital where home rental prices registered the biggest increase during 2014, of 10.4%, while in Barcelona prices rose by 7.4%, and in San Sebastián they registered an increase of 7.3%. Contrarily, home rental prices in Cádiz fell most over the last year, registering a decline of 12.9%, while in Teruel prices fell by 9.5% and in Ourense they dropped by 8.5%. Barcelona remains the most expensive Spanish capital (12.5 euro/m2/month), followed by San Sebastián (11.8 euros/ m2) and Madrid (11.4 euros/m2), while the most economic capitals are Ourense and Lugo, both with a price per square metre per month of 4.1 euros. Since the peak rental prices registered before the bursting of the housing bubble, five capitals have seen their prices fall by more than 30%. Zaragoza is the capital to register the greatest decline, with prices dropping by 44.8%, followed by Castellón (-38.8%), Valencia (-35.9%), Guadalajara (-33.8%) and Albacete (31.7%). In contrast, the decline in prices registered in both Madrid and Barcelona since their maximum level, stands at 17.3%
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now 169.950 €
OLV910
El Pinar (bedar)
The owner has upgraded the home to the highest standard with a new kitchen, stunning bathroom etc. There are 2 bedrooms, an office and a conservatory. Rent paid until June 2015. must be viewed FULLY EQUIPPED ON SECURE SITE WITH BOWLING GREEN, BAR / RESTAURANT / SHOP / SWIMMING POOL This great first floor apartment is located in a very attractive, excellent maintained development with gated community entrance, gardens and communal swimming pool.
Only 134,950€
This new and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse is located in the popular village of El Pinar, just 5 minutes from the beautiful village of Bedar and under 15 minutes from the beaches of Mojacar.
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International Interest in Spanish Property Returning The Spanish economy has been rough in recent years to say the least, and though there are strong signs of a possible recovery things are still far from smooth. Nonetheless, international buyers are once again taking an interest in Spanish properties, with transactions seeing a 20% increase in volume yearon-year. Property price performance across the country’s various regions is decidedly mixed, but certain areas are nonetheless doing well. It is perhaps no surprise that the main cities of Spain and the popular coastal regions are displaying the most positive signs, and it looks like the coming year may see the market in these areas improve quite significantly. The impact of the financial crisis in 2008 has been the main factor dragging down the Spanish property market in recent years. The economic downturn hit the Spanish economy hard, and with
property prices falling many investors began fleeing the market and turning their attention elsewhere. This caused a significant drop in demand, which just happened to coincide with the appearance of a number of new developments on the market after years of planning. The market had already been struggling for some time with high inventory, but until that point strong overseas demand had helped to keep things steady. When this situation arose, oversupply and low demand became a huge problem, and the result was a crash in the market which lasted some years. Looking at the Spanish property market as a whole, rather than just the areas that are attracting renewed interest from international buyers, prices have shown a 1% increase since last year. Compared to the year before, they have increased by 2%. This is far from impressive in it-
self, but the amount of time the market spent in freefall makes it somewhat positive that prices are now rising again at all. Furthermore, when combined with the impressive growth in the number of transactions, the picture looks comparatively positive after the way the market has struggled in recent years. Resale transactions have increased by an impressive 44% compared to this time last year. Sales of new properties, by contrast, have fallen by 19%. While this would usually be taken as a more-than-slightly negative sign, in the case of the Spanish property market in its current state this is more likely to be a simple case of new inventory being run down. Mortgages have also been on
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the increase, with an impressive 29.8% leap in September. With one of the lowest mortgage rates in the world, a favourable lending climate has also been another notable factor in recapturing the interest of foreign investors. Furthermore, the government has also introduced a number of provisions to help attract expatriate property buyers, and this has also helped bolster property prices. However, one factor to bear in mind is the current situation in Greece. With public opinion turning against the Euro and the EU, there are uncertainties surrounding the stability of Europe’s shared currency in the long term. Depending on how the situation progresses, this could potentially create fresh problems for Spain. www.propertysecrets.net
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Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria
Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563
www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk You can find us on Mojácar Playa
€79,950
3 bed / 2 bath Apartment with nice sea views in Marina de la Torre. Front covered terrace. Fully furnished. Ref. 1559
Mojácar Playa
€115,000
Beautiful sea facing 2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with private parking. Terraces of 25 m² & 6 m². Fully furnished. Ref.1595
Mojácar Playa
€129,000
2 bed / 2 bath south facing Apartment with sea views within 300 m to promenade. Terraces: 26 m². Com. pool. Ref.1615
Mojácar playa
€155,000
Valle del Este
€85,000
Immaculate 2 bed/ 2bath fully furn townhouse, front private garden, patio & roof terrace. Parking place. Communal pool. Ref.1555
Nr Antas
€90,000
3 bed / 1 bath traditional House with garage & store room on plot of 121 m² in Jauro. Sold with another plot of 437 m². Ref.1082
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€170,000
Mojácar playa
€199,950
2 bed / 2 bath Apartment, large terrace, store room & under parking. Nice community with lift, pool & gardens nr promenade. Ref. 1556
3 bed / 2 bath nice semi detached House with private plot of 230 m² on gated community with pool near beach. Sea views. Ref. 1618
3 bed / 3 bath semi detached Villa with sea views on small community with pool near amenities. Terraces & solarium. Ref.1137
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Mojácar Playa
€240,000
Opportunity! 3 bed / 2 bath Villa +1 bed / 1 bath Annex. Plot of 5.851 m². Few minutes to town. Landscaped gardens & olive grove. Ref.1200
€275,000
3 bed / 2 bath newly renovated Villa with pool . Plot of 246 m² within 1 min to beach. Air con. Roof terrace with sea views. Ref.1610
Mojácar playa
€112,000
3 bed / 1 bath Apartment with private parking, store room & large terrace with partial sea views near promenade. Ref.1609
Vera playa
€115,000
Ready to move into. Fully furnished 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with sea views. Terrace & private parking. Communal pool. Ref.1597
Mojácar playa
€139,000
2 bed / 2 bath south facing Apartment with large terrace & beautiful sea views within 300 m from promenade. Lockup garage. Ref.1612
Mojácar Playa
€225,000
3 bed / 2 bath Villa on plot of 500 m² within 200 meters to beach & amenities. Terraces &car port. Ref.1560
€289,000
3 bed / 3 bath spacious detached Villa with sea views, garage, pool and independent guest annex on plot of 492 m² . Ref.1205
Please visit our office or refer to our website for more “bargains”. Vendors: If you are seriously considering selling your property please visit our office to discuss effective ways of achieving your goal. As per decree 218/2005 the “Documento de Información Abreviada” (D.I.A) for any property sold by Veritas Homes is available at our office.
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The ten biggest mistakes a home-seller can make
Property sellers are always motivated by different reasons, whether they have moved jobs, need more space for their growing family or just want a change of scene. Nevertheless, selling your home will be a challenging task in terms of choosing a real estate agent, pricing and negotiation. The property you are selling could be of high value, in good condition, and in a nice neighbourhood. Yet, if sellers make some simple mistakes, the property could end up remaining on the market for a couple of months without selling. To help ensure your sale runs smoothly, global real estate website Lamudi has put together a list of mistakes a homeseller should avoid in order to get a good price. 1. Not showing your property in its best light You do not have to renovate your property and invest a large amount of money. But there are a few steps you can take in order to make your property appear more valuable. The first impression, in terms of the exterior, is the most important. Clean the windows, paint the front door and make sure the grass is not a mess. 2. Rushing into the market Do not rush into the market as soon as you have decided to sell your home. Price fluctuations and availability can have a huge impact. Try to gather as much information as possible and to forecast trends for your local area. 3. Hiring the wrong agent Choosing an agent is one of the most important steps when selling your property. Do not let ties to family or friends get in the way. Where money is involved, you should always keep the relationship professional. Also don’t just hire the first agent who comes in mind. Try to gather information about the agent’s network and expertise before hiring him or her. 4. Setting the value to high The emotional value of a property often differs from the actual value. Potential buyers do not know about the ups and downs you have experienced with your property. Try to be objective when it comes to the pricing. It is good, though, to fill the property with emotions. Try to describe to the agent why this property was special to you and he may be able to use this information during sale. 5. Withholding information (such as hidden
defects) The house has been sold. The new owner enters and finds the roof leaking because of termites. If the buyer finds out that you knew about it and did not mention any hidden defects during the sale process, he can withdraw from the purchase agreement. 6. Not staying in contact with your agent Relying on your agent and not being involved with the selling process can be a mistake. Insist on regular reports about how your property is doing on the market and what your competitors’ prices are like. You are not the agent’s only customer and therefore want to make sure he or she keeps you top of mind. 7. Being impatient It takes some time to sell a house. Do not expect to sell your home after a couple of weeks. Importantly, when the property does not sell quickly, remember there is no need to adjust the price too early. Stay in contact with your agent and discuss the next steps. On average, a house sells after three to six months. Exceptions prove the rule. 8. Not being willing to negotiate Have in mind that properties normally never sell at the price you have set. Do not take a lower offer to heart and keep insisting on your initial pricing. At some point you will have to negotiate. Be mindful that buyers often try to find
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defects with your property in order to have an advantage in the negotiation. 9. Not investigating the potential buyer You receive a fair offer and the buyer even seems nice, but do not get ahead of yourself. You can get excited once you have letters of pre-qualification or loan approval from the would-be buyer. These documents should state that the buyer is capable to purchase and that his credit history has been checked. It is not uncommon for buyers to fool property owners because the seller did not do any digging beforehand. 10. Making last-minute mistakes Once you have agreed on the price and the general conditions, you have to draw up a contract. This is the most important step of the whole process. Unfortunately, people are likely to make last-minute mistakes during this crucial step. Take your time and carefully proofread the final contract before you sign. This will stop you from having any trouble or facing any extra expenses once the property is sold. Source www.propertysecrets.net
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Mojacar
€169,500
A 90m², 3 bed, end duplex with a large garden, situated just 300 meters from the beach in Mojácar. Downstairs there is a large open plan lounge-dinner with A/C, a fitted kitchen, and a toilet with shower. Upstairs it has 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a bathroom and 2 terraces. There is a front porch, and an enclosed rear patio leading out to an open rear patio. There is approx. 300 m² of private fenced garden. There is the possibility of a large basement. The urbanization has well-kept gardens with tennis courts and two pools. The property has private parking.
€59,000
Albox
€36,500
A large, 173 m² village house, for restoration, situated in a small hamlet, 5 minutes from town. The property has an entrance hall, a large lounge, a kitchen with an open fireplace, 1 bedroom, a bathroom and sitting room with open fireplace downstairs. Upstairs there is 1 very large room and 2 smaller rooms. There is a large enclosed rear patio and a small side garden. Mains electricity and water are easily re-connected.
Fabulous 65 m², ground floor, 2-bed apartment situated just 800 metres from the beach. The apartments have 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bathrooms (one being en-suite), a lounge-dining room, an open style kitchen and a large front terrace with nice sea views, an inner courtyard, A/C preinstalled, a private underground parking place and a large storage room included in the price. This very nice, gated community only has 14 apartments and has nice communal pool. It is located just 800 metres from the beach and close to the village centre.
Arboleas
€155,000
A 90 m², 3 bed detached chalet set on a 880 m² plot with a pool situated just a few minutes from the village and 25 min from the coast and various golf courses. The property has a lovely arched front porch, an entrance hall, a large lounge-diner with a gas “Living Flame” fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen with white goods, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, (the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom). The property has A/C in the lounge and 2 bedrooms. The plot is completely fenced and gated and there is an 8 x 4 “Roman Head” swimming pool, a decent sized store room and the gardens are well established with trees and bushes.
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Spain is one of the cheapest places
Spain is one of the cheapest places to live in Western Europe and is 35 percent cheaper than New York according to new figures. A new cost of living index produced by Numbeo reveals life in Spain is a third cheaper than in the Big Apple. The index determined the difference in living costs between countries taking into account the prices of groceries, transportation, restaurants and utilities. According to Numbeo, Spain has a rent index of 21.53 which means renting in the country come in at a fifth of the price of New York and puts Spanish rents roughly on par with those in China and Trinidad and Tobago. SEE ALSO: The cost of expat food in Spain Spain’s cheap rents have even prompted some Londoners to consider commuting to the UK capital from Spain. Spain’s overall Restaurant Price Index is 71.09, making it 30 percent cheaper to eat out in Spain than in New York. It costs around the same amount to eat out in Mozambique and Russia as it does in Spain. The Consumer Price Index in Spain (65.70) is on par with Zimbabwe (65.89) and Slovenia (65.15). Obviously there are significant regional differences within Spain. In Madrid, for example, rents are 70 percent cheaper than in New York while local purchasing power is at 76.27. Compare this to Barcelona, where rents are almost 75 percent cheaper than in New York. While Barcelona does have cheaper rents than
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Madrid, local purchasing power is very similar, at 76.14. If you are after a good deal in Spain, it might be best to head to the south of the country: rents in Malaga are 82 percent cheaper than in New York while local purchasing power is actually higher than that of Barcelona, at 76.25, in other words, your euro will stretch much further in the south of Spain. Renting a one bedroom apartment in the centre of Malaga will set you back around €440 a month, whereas for the same kind of flat in Madrid, you
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would be looking at spending around €730. Switzerland tops the list of the most expensive countries. It is 26 percent more expensive than New York and is the most expensive place to buy groceries in the world. The top three is rounded off by two oil-rich nations: Norway, in second place and Venezuela in third. Down at the bottom of the list, India comes in as the cheapest country in the world with a consumer price index of 26.27, followed by Nepal with 28.85 and pakistan with 30.71
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275,000€
Fabulous property, consists of a cortijo, separate little annex, private pool & numerous outbuildings. Beautifully restored & boasts a little “cottage” in grounds with new roof ready for conversion to a guest annex. Beautiful in a lovely location approx 30 mins to the coast OLV864
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Once upon a time in a land far, far away lived a boy called Jack, which as we all know is short for ‘Loco Paco’. He lived with his widowed Mother who, to make ends meet was forced to weld boilerplates in their front parlour. Their only asset was a three toed Brazilian Treehopper. With the downward turn in shipbuilding and the reduced need for boilerplates Paco and his Mum began feeling the pinch. Well, his Mum certainly was but that’s another story. She decided the time had come to take Cuthbert, their Brazilian Treehopper to market. Paco was given strict instructions to go straight to market, talk to no one and get a good price for their digitally challenged Treehopper. It was with heavy heart that Paco adjusted Cuthbert’s bridle and led him down the dusty road out of Alqueria. The sun was shining and Paco picked wild flowers as Cuthbert galloped and gambolled along the roadside. On the dusty road Paco met a large wolf, who realising he was in the wrong fairy tale disappeared in search of a morsel of granny or a trio of tasty porkers. Again on the dusty road. This time Paco met José Boilpopo an itinerant carbuncle lancer from Mijas. José had an eye for a bargain. Seeing Paco was an imbecile he exchanged a handful of magic Remitroot beans for the precious three toed Brazilian Treehopper. Loco Paco was delighted, but then Loco Paco was delighted with the Liberal Democratic Party and dehydrated meals. To say Paco’s Mother was impressed with her son’s business acumen wouldn’t be quite true. She made several references to father being like son, which was slightly unfair as his father was only one possible on a shortlist of five. The beans where duly thrown through the nearest window.
Paco was packed off to bed and his Mother began a meaningful relationship with a large bottle of domestic gin. The morning dawned bright and fresh. Paco, yawning and scratching stared in disbelief at a huge Remitroot stalk reaching into the clouds and beyond. Paco, being inquisitive and an idiot promptly began climbing the stalk. Higher and higher he went, through the clouds and above until he was aware of a large figure descending. It was Bone Muncher Sanchez the feared giant of the stratosphere. Paco nimbly reversed his course and was soon back on the ground. Grabbing a conveniently placed axe he swiftly chopped down the Remitroot stalk. Down came the stalk and down came the giant. Stalk and giant lay broken, shattered upon the ground among the rubble and desolation that was once the whitewashed village of Alqueria. Paco’s Mum stared down at the boy, the light of battle still shining bright in his eyes, the axe gleaming in his hand. “Sometimes Paco you really p*** me off”. Said she.
Silent Walking Could Change Your Life Where does it all come from? Who generates the acres of pap which constantly scrolls across our computer screens? Who in heavens name has the time to read any of it? Don’t we have better things to do? If anyone were to try to consume only a small part of it, then I’m sure their lives would be cut very short by PGBD syndrome – for the uninitiated, that’s Pap Generated Brain Dead syndrome. In a two minute scan this morning I learnt about - How to wash socks in the microwave, Important first times in female relationships, Sarah Fergusons view on Kate and Wills marriage, ‘they’re totally in love,’ The
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worst and best dressed celebrities this week, How a German soccer star dumped his girlfriend and that the UK could soon have its first gay school. And not forgetting, Silent walking could change your life, whatever that means. Oh - My – God. (With apologies to my esteemed colleague Duncan Burr, lay reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and columnist on this newspaper, for taking the Lords name in vain.) But I’m sure on this occasion he will forgive me and in an un-guarded moment, might even agree with my feelings. I say a two minute scan, that’s not
It had to be an Early start Day, but we emerged gently from our slumbers with no feeling of mad rush and panic. However, that began to change as soon as we entered the living room to enjoy the first and most essential coffee of the day – the Dog That Is Not Ours had overnight been sick on the carpet! I set to with brush and bowl, thinking to myself ‘that’s not a good start!’I was right, it was not a good start. My next discovery was ‘we’ve no water,’ made just as Pete was halfway washed.I hurried round to the pump, which should kick in automatically if the mains water fails. It was silent! I pushed its magic red button, and it was still silent. Why? I wondered. Either it’s broken, or the deposito is empty – it can’t possibly be empty, 3,000 litres can’t have disappeared without our noticing - better have a look. I galloped round to get the ladder, propped it up against the deposito, climbed up, and realised that I was too feeble to move the block on top of its lid in order to check its water level. Desperate situations call for desperate actions - There was only one thing I could do. ‘Andy’ I hollered, and sure enough our own personal emergency service appeared from next door, cheerfully climbed the ladder, moved the block, peered inside and declared our deposito full. So the pump must be broken,
true; it was no more than twenty seconds. A two minute scan would have filled this page. Love it or hate it, for many of us the internet is part of our lives now. As a journalist and broadcaster it became an integral part of my professional life twenty years ago – it transformed the way we did things and in general, made our working lives easier. The gathering of news and the reporting of it became more instant: something which happened on the other side of the world at ten thirty, could be on the eleven o’clock news and so on. The counter argument is that because of the internet, our lives have speeded up to such an extent, we no longer have time to do the things we once could. The increase in supermarket ready meals as an example – people no longer have the time to cook. So if they don’t have the time to
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk then. I launched into a voluble lament on the subject of having no water to wash in, and worse no water to flush the loo, and the impossibility of getting the pump fixed in time for us not to be late. ‘What’s the matter with the pump?’ queried Andy. ‘Have you pushed the button?’ ‘Yes!’ I countered, and pushed it again, just out of spite. ‘Have you kicked it?’ ‘No, I don’t want to break it.’ ‘Well, if it’s broken already a good kick can’t do any harm, can it?’ With those words he gave it a good kick. The pump commenced purring, the water commenced flowing, and I ceased swearing, thanked Andy, and shot inside to get washed and ready before Fate could think of any more obstacles to put in my way. It was not until late that night that I remembered that I had forgotten to send my weekly story in to Sol Times! Sorry, Lee, it was just a Wrong Day!
cook, how can they possibly have the time to read the nonsense that appears all over the thousands of gossip and celebrity pages on the web? Well perhaps they’ve given up other things in order to take in the worthless – in my view – inanity of celebrity culture, which seems so relevant to a whole new generation. Look on anyone’s work terminal and you will see not just one open page, but dozens – the one they’re supposed to be working on, along with the ever present gossip and celebrity ‘news’ which they seem to crave. Now where was I? Ah yes . . . Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein, Essential books you should have pretended to read, The World’s first Crisp cafe sells out in two hours. On second thoughts, maybe not. Paul Martin
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1 cup dry haricot (nav y)beans 1 slice raw ham 4 oz salt pork or fat bacon, one chunk 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, quartered 1 bay leaf 3 chorizo sausages 1 small rump roast or several small pork ribs (optional) pinch of saffron threads 1 Tbsp Spanish sweet paprika salt to taste
Method
This Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole recipes makes 6 servings. Pour beans into a large pot or bowl and cover with cold water. Soak the beans, ham and bacon overnight. The next day, drain water from beans. Place beans in a large pot of cold water with the garlic, onion and bay leaf. Place on stove and turn on high. When the water comes to a boil, add all the other ingredients. Cover the pot half-way and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, cooking until the beans are tender. After approximately 1.5 hours, add the saffron threads and paprika. Taste the fabada and add salt if necessary. Because sausage and bacon are salty, you may not need to add any salt. Cut the sausage, bacon and roast into serving-size pieces. Serve in soup bowls with bread. foodnetwork.com
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Book Review The Next Big Spanish Adventure by Janette Davies
“It was too late, all the rafters had seen the sitting man, his body bound with white sheeting and his decapitated head, face turned towards the river, resting on his lap.” The saga continues at Apartamento Paraiso with some of the familiar characters we met in the first book and some welcoming additions. “Chaos to the Costa” could have been a headline in the Sol Times. The expats seem responsible for some bizarre goings-on once again. A murder in the least expected place, a beauty spot, apparently staged for maximum effect, to shock and horrify, I.S. style to give it a contemporary feel, followed by a brutal murder witnessed by newly weds on what should have been a happy occasion. The usual cycle of unexpected birth, marriage and natural, unsuspicious deaths complete the pattern. Nothing untoward there. But a 51% share in a brothel? We are presented with a dramatic opening revealing elements of black humour and an explosive ending which may well shock you which IS dark! James, Carole’s brother phones urgently from the UK warning his sister that their father was fuming whilst mum was panicking and crying. Don’t parents embarrass you? The bottom line is that they are on their way to visit Carole and she should expect a frosty reception. Has she done something wrong? What warrants an unexpected visit out of the blue?? Father Charles is irate and a bit gullible. He is prone to
believing gossip rather than thinking for himself: “I have a son who sleeps all day and mixes with drug dealers, pushers, sniffers and God knows who else all night. Now I’ve got a daughter who’s on the game.” I should also mention that he is prone to exaggerate and he’s way off the mark about his children. What an idiot. Charles has been prey to gossip at the golf club with Perky Perkins and the infamous Anji Bailey, a bit of an oddball, stirring trouble perhaps? The history is simply that Carole worked in Anji and Benji’s bar and since leaving, has been treated horribly. Carole’s Spanish on-off boyfriend, Guillermo works under-cover with his two cousins in a dangerous pursuit of drug pushers on the Costa. It’s a dangerous game, just like the Mexican cartel in something recent like The Counsellor. We are reminded of the shooting and the time spent recuperating for hunky Guillermo. “The world of illegal drugs is a very dangerous and desperate environment. as soon as we catch and stop one set of criminals, another will take its place.” Carole’s ex, Lyle seems involved in drugs, along with Samantha and Barney. Robert Perkins is obnoxious,
or in the writer’s own words: a “pompous little git.” He bought Anji’s restaurant and seems fond of patronising the women he leers at. When Anji returns to Spain she works with Carole in helping to decorate apartments that are going to be rented out. Anji acknowledges the feisty, streetwise nature of Carole who isn’t so green as cabbage looking. “You might look like Bambi, but deep down, I think you’re more like King Kong.” There are moments of sympathy felt for this misunderstood woman but greater moments of mistrust when we find out what she is capable of doing. She thrives on stirring up trouble between Carole and her boyfriend. She eyes him up thinking she can get ‘em going! The next thing we know she’s waiting to seduce him or perhaps she just wants to keep his bed warm? “It would be best if you left my bed, replaced your clothes, I would hate to shoot you on the assumption that you were a burglar.” Our Anji’s nasty streak emerges when she threatens lover boy: “Keep a close eye on Carole, it would be terrible if anything happened to her.” Is this La Femme Fatale speaking? What game is she playing? Guillermo reciprocates her threat
by warning her that if Carole is hurt he will kill her and that is a promise! Things are heating up as you can see. When Carole discovers this little episode she hits the roof and behaves like a petulant teenager jumping to conclusions and ends her relationship with lover boy. She even falls out with her best-friend, Sarah-Jane:”I am sick and tired of people treating me as if I am a piece of delicate china-being protective-shielding me from thingswrapping me in cotton wool.” Tension is high during the incident of white water rafting in Cieza, Murcia. A moment of excitement turns sour and this prepares us in some way for the grotesque and unexpected killing at the finale. “Blood seeped from between her fingers, covering the right side of her dress, as mayhem ensued and everyone started screaming.” What is going on? Who shot who and why? I suspect there will be a third in the series to pick up the threads of mayhem and chaos to the Costa. Why should the Costa del Sol have all the fun? I blame the expats. Enjoy. Publisher: Word Play Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 13:978-1503333741 and 10:1503333744. Available in paperback and kindle. REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com / www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com naylorcl@hotmail.es
JAGUARS - Big Cats in Altea Golf Club – Don Cayo Restaurant
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The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain got together again on Sunday 25th January 2015, what a fabulous day in all respects. It’s mid winter, yet we had blue skies, beautiful sunshine and warm enough to sit outside to admire the views and chat to friends old and new. Perfect weather for taking that cherished Big Cat out on the road. Somewhere different this time, up the motorway to the “dizzy heights” of Altea, the Don Cayo Restaurant in Altea Golf Club. Parking was a bit limited but we did manage to get all the cars in a row. 20 beautiful examples of Jaguars automotive engineering and 64, yes 64 people for lunch. A little down on the numbers of cars, it just so happens that a few of our beloved big cats are “at the vets”. May I take this opportunity to thank all those that attended especially the people that have never been
before. As always a big thank you to Ian McMenemy for all his hard work organising this event, and a special mention and t h a n k s to Hans Nilsson and David Sleap who helped pull this meeting together. T h e s u p e r b selection of Jaguars at this meeting as always, enough to make the pulse of any “petrol head” race. We were graced with a stunning range of Jaguars as always, Ian McMenemys and David Sleaps S Types, 11 and 12 years old respectively and looking like they have just left the showroom. A fabulous XJS Convertible in white, and a seriously impressive Mk 2, X Types,XK8’s, XKR’s XJ’s, and of course the guvnors XK8 DHC to complete the line up. We could not have wished for a better day or location, out in the sun, pre dining drinks on the terrace looking over the golf course in the valley, sitting there in shirt sleeves in January. We are so so fortunate. The pleasure started with the waiters bringing round a little “amuse bouche”, piped potato tower around a grilled prawn, delightful. Into the restaurant, stunning tables, starched
white tablecloths, I just knew this was going to be good. White, Rosé and smooth fruity Rioja were brought to the table. The first course was firstly a piece of art, a tartar of salmon and avocado, topped with a cream cheese, herbs and a lumpfish caviar, dressed with mustard and balsamic reduction and salmon caviar. The description says it all. Second course, a Tandori Chicken salad, a stunning contrast to the first course, fresh, aromatic with that hint of spice. Various meat and fish courses were available for the main course, my wife and I chose the lamb served with a dauphinoise potato, we even had mint sauce a rare commodity in Spain. Dessert was a light gateaux. We finished the day with a few announcements and presentation of the JEC Spain plaque to the Maitre D” for Don Cayo. Outside for the mandatory group photo then a coffee or a last drink, then head for home, a fabulous afternoon. Our next meeting is on Sunday the 1st March 2015, location to be confirmed.
Watch the website www.jec-spain. com for more details. This will be the last meeting before The Big One, a joint meeting between JEC Spain and JEC France at the end of March, this really will be something special. Other events in the planning for this year is another Mystery Tour and a “Trip Down South”. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, full members also benefit from a glossy 140 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook.com or by phone on 609 931 647 or alternatively check out the JEC Spain website www.jec-spain.com Our Events Director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JECevents.com. Come along and join us. Written by Eric Arnold
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Ronaldo suspension worry for stuttering Real
A suspension for Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest concern for coach Carlo Ancelotti whose Real Madrid side are looking far from the slick machine that strung together 22 straight victories before Christmas. Ronaldo was the inspiration behind that Spanish record-winning streak but he had one of his poorest matches in a Real shirt in the 2-1 victory over Cordoba on Saturday, the win coming through a late penalty from Gareth Bale. Real still lead the La Liga table by a point and have a game in hand but they have an in-form Barcelona breathing down their necks. While Real are stuttering, Barca have clicked into gear and tore apart Elche 6-0 and Atletico Madrid are also looking strong, four points behind after a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. Ronaldo was unable to make an impact against Cordoba and his frustration saw him lash out with his hand against Jose Crespo which the referee missed and then minutes later he was sent off for kicking out at Edimar. He was quick to apologise on Twitter after the game but he is now likely to be suspended for the next two
matches against Real Sociedad and Sevilla but could also miss the derby with Atletico. It was generally a disjointed match from Real whose rhythm and link-up play has dropped noticeably in recent weeks. They lost their first match back after the Christmas break as they looked sluggish against Valencia and then followed it up with elimination from the King’s Cup at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Injuries have played their part, with Luka Modric and Isco missing from the centre of the pitch against Cordoba, which has put a greater demand on the shoulders of Toni Kroos who is looking weary. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas was still upbeat and pointed towards the mentality of the players that helped them beat Cordoba. “These are the types of victories that win you leagues,” Casillas told reporters. “It was difficult for us and we didn’t play at our best but we are now boosted by the three points. It came more as a result of effort than anything else.” reauters.com
Breezy Day for Badgers
On Wednesday, 21st January 28 members of Badgers Golf Society enjoyed their first visit to Alboran Golf for several years. The course was in great condition, with excellent greens playing fast and true. A strong breeze was a stimulating challenge after so many days of balmy golfing weather recently. Clear winner on the day was John Meagher, with Dave Wright second on count back ahead of Steve Casburn. Nearest The Pin awards went
to Derek Leary, Tony Waldren and a brace for George Crichton. Badgers Golf Society, Mojacar play every Wednesday and Saturday. Members and visitors are always welcome. Anyone wishing to “book in” for golf should ring or email Mike Daily mikdaily9@gmail.com tel.664876995 or Andy Mucha Andymucha1@gmail. com tel 634 333 481, or email our society address badgersmojacar@ gmail.com
URCAL GOLF SOCIETY
Saturday 24th not only saw the society play its first game of the year at Valle de Este but it also signaled the return of the Captain after his around the world travels. Not that it turned out to be a glorious return for El Capitano as his team propped up the rest of the field. Playing a team stableford with two score counting on each hole the two top teams both finished with a score of 77 points. The team captained by Tony Morgan and comprising of Phil Harris with two guests for the day, Malcolm Cambell and Keith Walker just pipped Stan Whitty, John Smith, Les Brice and Judy Brooks on countback. Third place team with 64 points was Garry Funnell, guest Dave Watt, Bob Moore and Shirley Marriott. It´s nice to see our lady members getting amongst the prizes again, the
winners for the individual prizes were, Tony Morgan who won the nearest the pin on hole number 6, John Smith, nearest the pin on hole number 12 and Garry Funnell ( who else) for the longest drive of the day on hole number 18. Our beloved captain Steve Dodd presented the prizes and this was the nearest he got to a prize all day!. Joking apart it is nice to have you back Steve and we hope it will be another fantastic year´s golf with Urcal Golf Society. Our next match will be on 7th February at Lorca Golf Resort where we will be playing an individual stableford event for the Almasol Cup. Guests will be more than welcome and anyone interested in playing with our friendly society please ring Steve Dodd on 608 238 827
The start of the F1 2015 season is just around the corner, with pre-season testing kicking off on the 1 February at the Circuito de Jerez. Nine teams will take part in the fourday event, and the driver line-up is starting to take shape. Force India has already confirmed that its 2015 car, the VJM08, will not debut until the second test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. However, the Silverstone-based outfit will be at first test from the 14 February with its 2014 car. Force India revealed its new livery for the up-coming season last week. Here is the confirmed driver line-up for the Jerez test so far: Mercedes AMG Petronas - 1 February - Nico Rosberg, 2 February - Lewis Hamilton, 3 February - Nico Rosberg, 4 February - Lewis Hamilton Red Bull Racing - 1 February - TBA, 2 February - TBA, 3 February - TBA 4 February - TBA Williams Martini Racing - 1 February - Valtteri Bottas, 2 February - Valtteri
Bottas 3 February - Felipe Massa, 4 February - Felipe Massa Scuderia Ferrari - 1 February - TBA, 2 February - TBA, 3 February - TBA, 4 February - TBA McLaren Honda - 1 February Fernando Alonso, 2 February - Jenson Button, 3 February - Fernando Alonso, 4 February - Jenson Button Force India - 1 February - TBA, 2 February - TBA, 3 February - TBA, 4 February - TBA Toro Rosso - 1 February - Carlos Sainz Jr, 2 February - Max Verstappen, 3 February - Carlos Sainz Jr, 4 February - Max Verstappen Lotus F1 Team - 1 February - TBA, 2 February - TBA, 3 February - TBA, 4 February - TBA Sauber F1 Team - 1 February - Marcus Ericsson, 2 February - Felipe Nasr, 3 February - Felipe Nasr, 4 February Marcus Ericsson. http://jackleslief1.blogspot.co.uk/
On Thursday 22 January 63 members of Eurogolf Society were competing in the monthly Stableford and President´s Trophy competition. Some decent scores came in, considering the strong winds we had to contend with! Well done to our President John Fairhurst, the overall winner with a score of 35 points and the recipient of the President’s Trophy. Full results were: Gold Category: 1st Paul Manning 30 pts 2nd Bryan Fenwick 30 pts, 3rd Tony Hitt 28 pts Silver Category: 1st John Fairhurst 35 pts 2nd Marilyn Eckersall Marilyn Eckersall 34 pts 3rd Allan Bacon 33 pts Bronze Category: 1st Jenny Cheatham 33 pts 2nd June Caithness 33 pts 3rd Cindi Green 32 pts Nearest the pins were 5th Bryan Fenwick 11th Sandy Holland 15th Mike
Mitchell 17th Bob Shorley Best front nine Bev Fairhurst 20 pts and best back nine Terry Sayers 20 pts CBA -2 The results of the Toff’s Stableford competition played on Tuesday 20 January were as follows: Gold Division: 1st John Barraclough 34 2nd Paul Manning 34 3rd Malcolm Foskett 31 Silver Division: 1st Dave Blinston 37 2nd Dave Nicholls 36 3rd Terry Sayers 33 Bronze Division: 1st Norman Woods 38 (overall winner) 2nd David Lewis 33 3rd Brian Heard 33 N.T.P’s 5th Paul Manning 11th & 15th Alan Venables 17th Stan Low Best front nine Bob Shorley 17 and best back nine Joe Curran 19 For more information about our friendly society visit us on www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk
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Lopez “happy” with Open showing
The 33-year-old equalled his bestever finish at the Grand Slam event by seeing off Jerzy Janowicz in straight sets, although eighth seed Milos Raonic proved to be too much in their meeting earlier today. Having survived two match points to take the contest to a fifth-set decider, Lopez was unable to live with his Canadian opponent’s strong serve to bow out of the year’s first Grand Slam prior to the quarter-finals. “I was out in the first round more,
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ESPANYOL 3 - U.D. ALMERíA 0
The Catalan outfit defeated Almería with a brace from the forward and one from Caicedo, leaving the Andalusians in the drop zone. Christian Stuani and Felipe Caicedo were the stars of the show in the Liga BBVA matchday 20 encounter between RCD Espanyol and UD Almería, as the pair hit the goals that saw los pericos claim all three points in a 3-0 win. The Uruguayan had warned that Espanyol have the same level of ambition in the Liga BBVA as in the Copa, and it was his header that hit the bar in the first opportunity after 16 minutes, forcing Almería to throw themselves into defensive action. Juan Ignacio Martínez’s men sought to hold firm but, in just three minutes, Stuani bagged a brace for a side unmistakably with the bit between its teeth. After the restart, Almería looked
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Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club Huercal-Overa Captian Pedro Lloris in action while Lee Spires offers support The 900 bumper attendance at El Hornillo saw a very good contest between two sides looking to cement a play off spot in the Tercera Division Group 13. The visitors took the lead in the 9th minute when Carrasco won a penalty after spinning past Edu Mesas who left his boot out to bring him down, Carrasco duly stepped up to fire home the spot kick. The lead was short lived as the home side started to move up the gears, an inch perfect cross from Expat Lee Spires found the head of Mansour who directed it past the helpless Javi Soto in the Aguilas goal after 13 minutes. From then on till the game was open and some tasty battles in the centre of the pitch saw 11 bookings from referee José Joaquín Gallego Gambín, who didn’t really control the game but made an impact on the fans who booed him off at half time and full time. The game ended at 1-1 but the Reds striker Tomas Campanas could have won it for the home side when he found himself a little bit of room to find space and shout at goal but couldn’t direct it past Soto. Elsewhere victories for La Union, Jumilla & Mar Menor keeps alive more
dreams of promotion. La Unión C.F. 2 – 0 C.D. Cieza, Huercal-Overa CF 1 – 1 Águilas F.C., Mar Menor C.F. 1 – 0 A.D. Caravaca E.F. Alhama 0 – 3 C.D. Plus Ultra, P.M.D. Fortuna 1 – 1 R. Murcia Imperial, E.G. El Palmar C.F. 0 – 1 F.C. Pinatar, C.F. Molina SUSP Cartagena F.C., Yeclano Deportivo 2 – 0 C.D. Minera, Muleño C.F. 0 – 1 F.C. Jumilla. Huercal-Overa drop to 3rd in the table behind league leaders Real Murcia Imperial and Jumilla but travel to bottom side CD Cieza next week looking for all 3 pts. This weekend full fixtures are Jumilla v La Unión C.F., C.D. Cieza v Huercal-Overa CF, Águilas F.C. v Mar Menor C.F., A.D. Caravaca v E.F. Alhama, C.D. Plus Ultra v P.M.D. Fortuna, R. Murcia Imperial v E.G. El Palmar C.F., F.C. Pinatar v C.F. Molina, Cartagena F.C. v Yeclano Deportivo, C.D. Minera v Muleño C.F. Pictures, Gines Martinez. If you attend any local Football or Sporting events please send in your pictures and reports as we are very interested in hearing your voice and supporting the local community! editor@soltimes.com. Lee Rickard Graham
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Thursday 22nd January in Arctic conditions 26 members of the 19th Hole braved the risk of hyperthermia to play this Best two scores from Four At the Lorca Golf Resort (perhaps Ski Resort would have been more apt). With two Ghosts making up the balance of the teams it was the team of Paco Ocaña Grayal, Don Harbron, Geoff Smith and Tony Mackay who skated home the clear winners with 92 points from Terry Caddick, Syd Walker, Nigel Greenwood and Billie the Ghost with 84 points. Paco and his partner Nekana along with Jerry Edwards cleared up the rest of the awards by taking a Nearest the pin each and Paco taking the only two
of the day. Good to see a couple of new members playing diligently through the cold but bright conditions, Steve Tucker and Christine Edwards helped their team into 4th place. Perhaps contenders for the next Ryder Cup.?? The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we play fortnightly, is Aguilon. If you are interested in joining or playing with the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610 340 653. Or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk
John Sephton, Sue Sephton, Sylvia Byrne and Paul Cartwright Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Ladies Invitation Mixed Pairs Competition. It was held over four days culminating in the final being played on Sunday 25th January. To say the weather was cold and blustery would be an understatement but that did not deter the 4 finalists who treated the spectators to a wonderful match. It was contested between Sue and John Sephton v Sylvia Bynre and Paul Cartwright. Sue and John started the better and were 4 up after the first two ends but then Sylvia and Paul started the fight back and it was literally neck
and neck until the 18th end. Sylvia and Paul were holding shot to take the score to 14 all, which would mean an extra end would have to be played if the score stayed the same. John Sephton, however, with the last bowl of the match produced an incredible shot to take two and leave the final score 16 - 13 for Sue and John. A wonderful final was witnessed by the spectators who braved the elements. Sadly there had to be a losing pair and many thanks to Sylvia and Paul for providing us with a great game. Congratulations to Sue and John.
A good week of golfing with member Ken Hidle getting a hole in one on the par 3 sixth hole during the Sunday competition. It was drinks all round in the club house. On Tues we played a waltz with the winning team of Malcolm Nicholls, Michael Hill and Chris Banks getting 75 points. The weather was warm on the course and the players enjoyed the format however, it was not warm breezes when the members played their weekly
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Roger Federer feared Andreas Seppi FA Cup shocks were a wake-up call Roger Federer admits he feared he would struggle against Italy’s Andreas Seppi in the Australian Open. The four-time champion lost 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) the first time since 2003 he hasn’t reached the last four. The Swiss player, 33, had won all 10 of his previous matches against Seppi, the world number 46. “I felt for some reason yesterday and this morning it was not going to be very simple today,” he said.
“Even in practice I still felt the same.” Federer added: “I was just hoping it was one of those feelings you sometimes have and it’s totally not true and you just come out and you play a routine match.” Federer has won only one of his 17 Grand Slam titles in the last five years, at Wimbledon in 2012, but said his unease before the match was a familiar feeling.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that the FA Cup shocks over the weekend provided a wakeup call to his side that ensured they did not suffer a similar fate as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 at The Amex. Wenger said he ‘could not believe’ Saturday’s cup results, where the Premier League’s top two teams, Chelsea and Manchester City, suffered defeat at the hands of lower league opposition. Reigning league champions City were knocked up by Championship opposition for the second year in a row as Middlesborough ran out 2-0 winners at the Etihad. In an even more shocking result, Jose Mourinho conceded four goals at Stamford Bridge for the first time as League One outfit Bradford City came from two goals
down to triumph 4-2 winners. Wenger said that these shock results served as a ‘subconscious warning’ to his Arsenal side against their away match with Brighton, and the Gunners were quick out of the blocks, with Theo Walcott scoring Arsenal’s first goal after just 89 seconds. Mesut Ozil then doubled Arsenal’s when he slotted in from inside the area. Chris O’Grady pulled one back for the Seagulls, before Tomas Rosicky volleyed home Arsenal’s third goal. Sam Baldock scored to reduce the deficit, but the Gunners held on to win 3-2. Arsenal are no favourites to retain their FA Cup title, after they beat Hull City 3-2 in the final at Wembley last May.
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