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Spain summons French ambassador over wine lorry attack

The foreign ministry in Madrid has summoned France's ambassador after French farmers seized Spanish lorries and drained their cargo of wine.

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Spain said the attack by the French protesters was a "flagrant violation of various basic principles" of the EU.

"Spain has already officially passed on its protest to the French authorities, and urges them to adopt all appropriate measures to guarantee, with absolute security, the free movement of people and goods, one of the basic principles of the European Union."

On Monday, farmers protesting against unfair competition attacked the lorries at a border crossing.

French farmers accuse Spanish producers of unfair competition because of their lower prices

The farmers blame falling food prices on foreign rivalry, supermarkets and distributors.

A Spanish association representing lorry drivers said French police had not acted to prevent the attacks.

Spanish farming organisations say tens of thousands of litres of wine were dumped as five vehicles were targeted near Le Boulou, in southern France.

Frederic Rouanet, president of the winemakers' union of the French region of Aude, vowed to continue the protests.

The Spanish government says it reported the incident to the European Commission.

Protesters were protecting their products from cheap wine coming from Spain and Italy, he told AFP news agency.

"These incidents, which are occurring all too frequently, are grounds for concern for the Government of Spain," the foreign ministry said in a

In July, Madrid issued a similar protest after French farmers targeted Spanish lorries importing farm produce.-BBC News

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For mere mortals, whatever their sports discipline, the thought of being amongst the best in the world is totally out of reach. Then, to think that it could happen at a very young age, would make you light-headed. Osaïa however, is twelve years old, with a beautiful smile, a whole town cheering her on and, athletic abilities that leaves everyone amazed.

She will compete in France at Saint Pierre la Mer in the World Junior Kitesurf Championship up until April 10th, where she will up against athletes up to 19 years of age from around the globe, with Osaïa being the youngest in the competition.

To be challenged by 19 year old athletes, cannot be seen as an advantage. Nevertheless, she is at her peak showing her highest technical level to date, after a lot of hard work and preparation behind her.

Whatever the case, it is always good to accumulate “boards” and she is looking forward to a future which, certainly at present, looks more than promising.

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of Osaïa’s is Mojácar’s coat of arms and the Town Council is one of her sponsors. The Council is another of the many admirers that she has spread around the town, which is not without good reason, as she has put the name of Mojácar on the best beaches in the world as well as the most important competitions.

Emmanuel Aguero, Councillor and member of the government team of Mojácar is pictured here with Osaïa, only a few hours before leaving for France. Winking at the camera with the typical “shaka” surfer greeting, it goes beyond the involvement, confidence and support that the administration has rightly placed in this young promising star.

However, she will scarcely have time to unpack our bags because she will soon set off for La Manga with the Spanish Championship in her sights.

Than at the end of this month, there will be other waves and further challenges waiting for her. With the bronze medal already hanging from her neck, gold is sure to follow.

Good luck, Osaïa.

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Irish double murder suspect arrested on landing in Alicante airport

AN IRISH fugitive on a flight from Belfast was arrested the second he landed in Alicante-Elche airport and taken straight to Madrid where he was remanded in custody. Jason O., 32, had a European arrest warrant hanging over him concerning the fatal shooting of two people in Ireland in March 2012.

He is suspected of torturing and murdering two men aged 25 and 31 with a bullet through the head before setting fire to their bodies inside their car, parked near a woodland in County Louth, Republic of Ireland.

The motive is not completely clear but

may have been related to a drug debt.

Exactly two years ago, a 41-year-old Irishman was arrested, but Jason O. has managed to dodge the police since then.

He was found by Europol to have boarded a plane in Belfast headed for the Costa Blanca, which he has not seen any of as he was detained on the steps of the aircraft. Police are said to have carried out the arrest so discreetly that none of the passengers realised they had been sharing a plane with a murderer on the run. http://www.thinkspain.com/

Pedro Almodóvar to receive honorary degree from Oxford

TO CHEER up cult film director Pedro Almodóvar in the midst of his having been named in the Panamá leaks, the most-prolific silver-screen production maker will be awarded an honorary degree from Oxford University.

Of course, this is not the reason for his prestigious honour – due for presentation at the annual graduation ceremony on June 22 – but is in recognition of his 'outstanding contribution to the arts'.

And the award will come nearly three months after the official release of his 20th film, Julieta, which hit Spanish screens yesterday (Friday, April 8) and will be aired in the UK on August 26.

So far, it has not received good reviews, but it is early days and few of Almodóvar's works have failed to become box-office successes. This latest production also

reaches Spanish screens just days after the death of the country's oldest and much-loved 'Almodóvar Girl', 85-yearold Chus Lampreave, who usually played endearing, mithering, outspoken housewife-and-mother-type roles.

This will be the third degree Almodóvar has achieved without any studying, but as a result of his long and massivelysuccessful film career and efforts in putting Spanish cinema on the world map.

Almodóvar is no stranger to prizegivings, having clocked up a string of awards – most notably those he earned for All about my mother, Talk to her, and Volver ('Coming back', although the original title is kept in the English version), the first and third of these starring Hollywood's most famous Spanish actress Penélope Cruz.

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A Basque photographer has become the first journalist to be punished under Spain’s controversial “gag law” for posting images of a police raid on Twitter.

Axier Lopez posted photographs taken when police went to arrest a Basque activist who had failed to appear in court.

He posted the photographs, which do not even show the faces of the police officers, on Twitter on March 3rd.

But the Spanish government was swift to respond labelling his tweet a contravention of the 2015 Ley Mordaza and imposing a fine of €601 ($680) for publishing photos of police without permission.

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repressive points of Spain's "gag law" The Basque magazine Argia, which employs Lopez, decided on Friday that it would refuse to pay the fine calling it "unjust and against the right to press freedom".

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A special bird patrol is being trained to protect the skies over Spain’s Zarzuela Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family.

Eagles have long been used to control Spain’s fauna and ecosystems, but now the predatory animal is being used to patrol against an entirely different threat: drones.

"Eagles which have been raised by hand in captivity are fundamental to maintaining a balance in our environment," naturalist and trainer, Jesús Gómez, 53, told Spanish daily El Mundo.

"But the world is advancing at such a pace that they have to adapt to new threats."

And by "new threats" Gómez means drones.

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"Within about two months the birds knew how to capture the drone and put it on the ground."

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The Royal Guard did not manage to capture any of the drones and to this day mystery surrounds where they came from and who was operating them.

Training the eagles is no easy process: Gómez tempts them with a reward, which at the beginning is placed inside the drone and, as the bird begins to learn the process, is handed to him after he has managed to retrieve and get rid of the flying machine.

"They know they cannot eat the drone, but knows that behind its capture is a reward," said Gómez.

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Yulia Khudiakova Valdivia, Roquetas Chess Club, Andalusia youngest champion of #ajedrez proclaims.

A n d a l u s i a Championships Juvenile Chess d i s p u t e d .

Specifically in the town of El Rompido in Huelva, located in the hotel El Fuerte, which hosted more than 400 players from all categories.

The categories i n v o l v e d were those of prebenjamín, baby, juvenile, infantile and cadet.

The s e l e c t i o n of Almería participated Almería in the selection of 17 players competed Roquetas Chess Club, with a total of 36 players, of which 17 were Chess Club Roquetas, which which manages the Sports School of manages the Sports School of the the municipality discipline in the municipality, data Last weekend, from 1 to 3 April, that demonstrate the leading role of the roquetera quarry in chess Province Almeria.

Yulia Khudiakova Valdivia, Roquetas Playa Serena, roquetas de mar Chess Club, Andalusia Opposite Playa Luna Hotel youngest champion of between Oasis & Mar y Sol. #ajedrez proclaims.

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Bingo Another prominent Every Wednesday from 3pm place it occupied prebenjamín Raya Dario free Hidalgo, who managed Open from 11am to be tenth. But that (closed friday) position, pointing from

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Cristina Cabrera, who started as a favorite, could not be done with the title this time.

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second places in Sub10, and a third place in U12, all in individually. And collectively, Andalusia Almería third selections proclaimed in under 12 years. The next meeting will be in summer, in the Championships of Spain of Salobreña, where he will be a wide roquetera representation.

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From Monday 11 to Friday, April 15 X WEEK OF DANCE, by Leticia Castro.

Location: Municipal School of Music, Dance and Theatre.

Time: 16:00 h.

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Wednesday, April 13 HEARING STUDENT GUITAR. Location: Municipal School of Music, Dance and Theatre.

Time: 17:00 h.

From Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 April WORKSHOP - narrators, taught by Agata Verde.

Location: Castillo de Santa Ana. Time: 10:00 h. * Concerted activity with students from schools in the municipality.

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Thursday, April 14 Children's Theatre: LOOKING FOR A PINOCCHIO, Cia. Barabu Theatre. (Recommended for ages 3 and up).

Place: Auditorium Theatre.

Time: 18:30 h.

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XXXIII DAYS GOLDEN AGE THEATER Collaboration: Centro Andaluz de las Letras.

Reading La Celestina, Fernando de Rojas, Lazarillo de Tormes, anonymous and Captain Alatriste by Arturo Perez Reverte.

Day: Thursday April 14.

Time: 18:00 h. 19:30 h.

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Ladies, the countdown to spring break vacation has officially started!

Now that visions of beaches and tropical drinks have taken over our free time, we’re gearing up for our next vacation. Whether you’re heading on a road trip with girlfriends or you’ve booked a flight to an island in the sun, now’s the time to start thinking about getting your body beach-ready. We caught up with fitness and nutrition expert Mayling Kajiya, founder of Girl Uninterrupted, to get her best tips for spring break diet and exercise preparation. From hotel room exercises to which foods to cut from your diet, here are her expert

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Beauty High: What are the best kinds of exercises to get your body ready for a vacation?

Mayling Kajiya: I’m a big proponent of interval workouts for two reasons. First, they take less time to complete than slower paced, distance-based workouts. Second, they get the body leaner faster. In addition to lifting, do the following: sprint for 20 seconds then jog for 40 seconds. Do this 10 times and you’re done in 10 minutes!

Are there certain foods to add to or cut from your diet to be vacation ready?

To get “Cabo-lean,” you need to cut out all sugar, at least for a little while. No more soda, honey-dipped chicken wings, donuts or desserts. When you deprive your body of sugar, it naturally goes hunting for fat to burn and once it does that, your glorious beach abs will be revealed!

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What kinds of workouts can you do without a gym (i.e. during vacation in your hotel room or on a beach)?

Sprinting on the beach is a great way to keep in shape and scope out some hotties at the same time. If you’d rather be a bit more reserved, there’s a gym in every hotel room. Yes, that’s right! For example, use the chair to do tricep dips for the arms and steps ups for your gluts, or decline pushups for your pecs. Also, remember that you should be getting plenty of rest while on vacation. This is a great time to practice the art of napping.

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Simple math for spring break hydration: For each “drink” (whether it’s a sugary juice or an iced latte) you have, take in twice the volume of water.

Chances are that you’ll be out in the sun, so be smart.

I recommend always having a water bottle nearby and sipping throughout the day.

Is there a sunscreen you recommend that’s best for staying on despite sweating in the sun?

No sunscreen can take the place of a hat to shield your face for harmful UV rays.

However, I recommend waterproof SPF 35. Depending on your skin type, an SPF number that’s too low may not provide enough protection and too high a number may make you look like a ghost.

How soon before spring break should you start working out to get ready for the beach?

That depends on how good you want to look, but I recommend getting started six weeks out. Many people recommend four weeks, but life happens, especially in college.

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Mike has joined Debbie to help her with her ever increasing client base on the specialised areas of Rehabilitation including Neuromuscular Work and Orthopaedic Treatments.

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If you're feeling under the LOOK GOOD FEEL GREAT weather this spring, you're Tel: 950 121 936 - sales@soltimes.com not alone. the early to late spring and early to late fall," she said.

Just when we're (mostly) out of the woods and nearly past flu season, cases of the common cold This is basically the same reason flu season occurs become more likely, for nearly the same reason flu in the winter. The structure of the influenza virus season occurs in the winter. allows it to replicate and spread best when air is cold Rhinoviruses and cornoavirsues — the two agents and dry. So it's still the virus, not the cold air, that's that typically cause the common cold — replicate causing you to fall ill. more easily in cool, but not too cold, spring weather, "There have been a lot of studies done, but really Kittu Jindal Garg, M.D., an internal medicine specialist there's still no evidence to show that it's the cold with the Cleveland Clinic, told weather.com. weather itself that's making us sick," Dr. Garg said.

"A lot of the viruses that cause the common cold "It's sort of coincidental that certain viruses flare up are shown to cause outbreaks more frequently in this time of year." In the spring, seasonal sniffing can

also come from another culprit: allergies.

"I see a lot of patients who come in and tell me that they've had cold all spring; they've been sick for three months," Dr. Garg said. "Really they don't have a cold at all, but more so their allergies are flaring up."

Those who know they have allergies need to take particular care in the spring. Not only can pollen spark miserable seasonal symptoms, but also allergies leave individuals more likely to catch a cold virus because their immune system is already under attack.

Unfortunately, over-the-counter supplements, such as echinacea, vitamins E and C and zinc have not

Why We Catch Colds When the Weather Changes Gladrags Relaunch

Recently I popped along to the Gladrags relaunch to view the makeover the store has had from its owner, Jenni Rock… as well as to view the new ranges.

Gladrags is a firm favourite of mine, and a place I try always to pop into when I’m in Albox (Almería).

The owner, Jenni Rock, always has a beaming smile (as seen above) and time for a chat. She is driven by, and has a real love for, fashion and this is very apparent in her store.

The boutique has been given a makeover and now includes new products. Of course Jenni still stocks new ranges each season, in the colours and styles her customers love – but now she also stocks some super shoes and extra accessories – everything to complete your new outfit.

It was great to see so many familiar faces at the relaunch but also lots of new ones. The shop was a cacophony of happy chatter and giggles – a given in any visit! There was cava flowing and a selection of canapés which I tried not to eat too many of.

Following the busy first day of the relaunch Jenni said, “OMG……what can I say, that was an amazing Re-launch Party. I was absolutely blown away by the amount of people that came along. So pleased that you all liked the NEW LOOK Gladrags and most importantly the Collections I had chosen for Spring / Summer”.

I bought a stunning navy and white culottes dress to add to my rapidly expanding Gladrags wardrobe.

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We wish Jenni all the best of luck with the new look store, new fashion ranges and the new summer season. If you find yourself in Albox do pop in and say hello… and grab a bargain while you’re at it.

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been shown to help prevent the common cold in double-blind clinical trials, the gold standard for scientific research.

What can help? Washing your hands. The cold virus can live on human skin for at least two hours, Dr. Garg said.

To dodge seasonal sickness, follow the same advice all spring that keeps you healthy year-round. "Having a healthy lifestyle is known to reduce your risk of getting colds," Dr. Garg said. "If you get a moderate level of exercise, and you have good sleep patterns — you're sleeping well and sleeping enough — and not under too much physical or emotional stress [you're less likely to get sick]." https://weather.com

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There are two approaches you can take to Today I want to give a ‘Quick and Dirty’ the LED dimming process. The D.I.Y. route ‘How-To’. Let’s start with a question. Do involves purchasing your own blackout you have an Android box, Laptop, Phone or material (either with a light adhesive like Tablet charger that has that annoyingly, eye electrical tape or with no adhesive vinyl searingly bright LED? You know the one, You window cling sheets) and cutting them can turn your bedroom light off in the middle to size. The vinyl window cling sheets, of the night, settle down to sleep and can’t will change the colour and reduce the Lux just because the little blue LED is so bright levels at the same time. The way to create that you can still read that novel that you a ‘black-out’ effect is best achieved by using have been wading through without turning electrical tape either as a strip or placed on the bedside lamp back on! Surprisingly, you greaseproof paper and use a hole punch to wouldn’t be the first to consider this problem. make ‘Light Blocking Dots’. Being a thrifty There is an axiom that states that “necessity Yorkshireman, these are always the best is the mother of invention”! I would like to options but if you are one of those with a suggest that the necessity of finding a way little more money to spare (or are a little less to block out this intense light has become practical) then the commercial option might a priority! I know that this sounds like the be what you need. cry of a desperate man who hasn’t slept in There are, or course, a number of weeks! Thankfully that isn’t a problem the commercial options that produce a afflicts me :-) quantifiable, that is to say measurable, Just because the manufacturer decided reduction in the light levels emitted by your your gadget needed a blinking LED as bright LED’s. The first one I found on the internet as a car headlamp doesn’t mean you have to was called ‘Light Dims’ and at $5.99 (5.25€) tolerate it. Let’s take a look at how you can for 100 specially designed removable tiny subdue those brilliant LEDs so your bedroom covers, they won’t rob your bank account doesn’t look like a night club. Although many while offering a solution to those migraine people just tolerate the annoying glare, inducing, headlight simulating LED’s. there’s no need to.

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A Trophic Cascade

Yellowstone was declared a National Park in1872; Yellowstone was the first ever National Park in the world; wolves were present in the park right from the beginning. Sadly man’s misguided actions over the next 50 years meant the wolves disappeared. Due to loop holes in the National Parks rulebook; some species could be killed if they were deemed ‘detrimental’ to the wellbeing of the park. People believed then that wolves were indiscriminate killers with no realisation that they were/are an important part of the ecology.

By the mid-1920s grey wolves were rarely seen which kept the cattle farmers happy, yet still any wolf that strayed into the park was shot. The results on the landscape became obvious and scientists in the early 1930s reported that land degradation was destroying the park. Without wolves the numbers of elk and other deer had massively increased; worse still was that without the fear of a wolf attack; the elk no longer roamed long distances in the mountains but stayed in the lowlands freely eating whatever greenery they could find. Any new growth especially seedlings and tree shoots were eaten by the deer, riverbanks eroded without new tree roots to bind the soil together.

With less tree cover bird populations plummeted.

The lack of ground cover also in turn meant populations of rabbits and other small mammals dropped, flying predators were now hunting them instead of their normal prey of songbirds. Beavers

The new Liberty Seguros press advertising campaign for 2016 has been launched and this year, the ‘stars’ of the campaign are the actual brokers and agents themselves!

It’s a nice ‘twist’ from liberty who believes that their intermediaries (another name for agents and brokers) should be strongly featured in their marketing campaigns because they are at the core of the Liberty Seguros insurance business.

A specially created microsite was designed for the intermediaries to access, where they were able to vote for the ‘real look and feel’ of a true insurance intermediary. In this microsite, they voted for the person that they thought that could represent the look of a real intermediary from a selection of photographic models. Two men and two women were chosen. They also selected the look and style for the models. The results were very conclusive, with the winning choice being a smart but casual look.

Following the online voting, the chosen models, two women and two men, were invited to a photo shoot and were dressed to fit the chosen smart but casual look and the shoot began!

The resultant images are now being used in the press campaign which will run, in different formats, throughout this year, including the current promo ads, where as much as 50€ can be saved on car, home and life insurance.

As Iván Ortego, Intermediaries Experience Director, pointed out, “We value the amazing support that all our agents and brokers give to Liberty Seguros and, of course, to all our valued customers, who are insured by Liberty Seguros. What a better way to get them involved in our business strategy for 2016? We would like to thank them for their involvement in this project” Liberty Seguros currently has over 300 expat intermediaries in Spain, providing professional customers’ advice on any insurance matter, including car, home, life, marine, leisure, pet, as well as business and commercial covers.

Go to www.libertyexpatriates.es or call 902 255 258 for the name of your nearest LIBERTY SEGUROS broker.

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disappeared as their food sources vanished which in turn meant rivers were left further unprotected as the beavers’ habit of damming rivers had helped keep riverbanks firm. Park Rangers tried to keep deer numbers down but local hunters moaned there were less elk for them to shoot. All the while Yellowstone was slowly dying.

By the 1990s science gained the upper hand as it became obvious that wolves were vital for the wellbeing of the Park. In 1995 16 wolves were captured in Canada and transported to the park.

Once they had acclimatised they were released back into the wild. More were released the next year. All were radio tagged and over the next 10 years wolf numbers multiplied into as many as a dozen different packs totalling nearly 200 wolves.

Almost as soon as the wolves were introduced a court appeal was lodged and a judge ruled that they would have to be removed (rather than be destroyed.) Luckily the US Justice Dept. appealed the decision and the wolves won.

The effect of the Yellowstone landscape has been amazing; initially scientists thought that each wolf would kill an average of 12 elk a year whereas the actual number has been about 22 deer killed per wolf annually. The flora has bounced back; the trees have not only returned to the riverbanks but across the park their average

height is five times what it was. More trees mean more birds and, the beavers are back. From just one beaver colony in 1991 there are now eleven. The beavers’ ponds create shelter for fish and a habitat for other species. The water in these ponds soaks slowly into the ground to replenish the water table. Storm waters are also slowed, reducing erosion.

The remains of wolf kills are eaten by other predators such as bears, bald eagles and magpies; so in turn less smaller prey are killed especially in winter when food is scarce. The positives of the wolves reintroduction is felt everywhere. Wolves hate coyotes and their numbers are down 40% since the reintroduction. The remaining coyotes have moved back to the mountains for safety which coupled with the increased ground cover has helped the numbers of rabbit, small rodents and foxes to increase. All the returning wildlife benefits nature. This is called a Trophic Cascade as the reintroduction of just one Alpha species has trickled down to positively affect the ecology of the whole park!

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Ex-banker Mario Conde arrested for transferring ill-gotten gains

Spanish police have arrested Mario Conde, the disgraced former chairman of Banesto, charging him with laundering money held in Swiss bank accounts he embezzled from the bank in the 1980s and 1990s back to Spain. On Monday police searched a number of Conde’s homes in Spain, along with businesses set up by him.

Civil Guard sources say that seven other people have been arrested as part of the operation, among them Conde’s daughter Alejandra.

Conde’s arrest comes 23 years after he was exposed for illegal appropriation of Banesto funds and 11 years after he was released from prison The Bank of Spain took over Banesto in 1993 after it almost collapsed, removing Conde from its helm. A €2.7 billion shortfall was eventually discovered on its books, and it was later bought out by Spanish lender Santander.

Conde was initially jailed for embezzling €3.6 million from the bank and sentenced to four years in prison in 1999. He was paroled after 17 months, but was again sent to prison in 2002 after a 36-month-long trial, the longest in Spanish history, for fraud, misappropriation of funds and falsification of public documents in connection with the mismanagement of Banesto during his six years as bank chairman.

The Supreme Court ruled at the time that Conde had not fully accounted for the money he had embezzled, which had allegedly been funneled into a Swiss bank account held by Argentia Trust, among others.

The man once described as “Spain’s Gatsby” had allegedly set up a complex web of companies to repatriate the embezzled money The current investigation, overseen by the High Court and carried out by anticorruption agents, charges Conde with money laundering and using a false identity.

The man once described as “Spain’s Gatsby” had allegedly set up a complex web of companies to repatriate the money embezzled from Banesto from Switzerland back into Spain.

Police sources say that over the last decade 68-year-old Conde had so far managed to bring some €10 million into Spain by this means.

They add that among the methods allegedly used by Conde were a series of fake loans between front companies, as well as bogus capital increases, as well as using figureheads, among them his daughter Alejandra.

Anti-corruption agents say that Conde was arrested after traveling to Seville, where he was attending the annual spring fair, and will appear before a High Court judge on Wednesday. They say they have discovered a number of properties belonging to Conde in the province of Seville, as well as in other areas of Spain. He also owns a house in an upscale area of Madrid as well as luxury properties in the Balearics and Galicia.

After being paroled from jail for the first time, in 1999, Conde entered politics, running as an independent in the March 2000 elections.

But he soon found himself under investigation, and was sent to prison again in 2002. He was released from jail in 2005 after serving 11 years of a 20-year

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sentence. In 2012 he ran for office again, this time in his home region of Galicia.

But that same year, the High Court ordered five of his properties, which had been registered in other people’s names, to be embargoed.

He now faces a further prison term, this time for money laundering and using a false identity.

The son of a customs officer, Conde was brought up in Galicia, and after finishing university became a state lawyer. He made his fortune from the sale of a friend’s pharmaceuticals company, using the proceeds to purchase a stake in Banesto, and then becoming chairman in 1987.

Elegantly dressed and with his trademark slicked-back hair, Conde was a regular figure in Spain’s gossip magazines and became a symbol of the new, confident Spain of the 1980s. He was photographed sailing with the royal family, dancing sevillanas with the jet set, and also threw extravagant parties for the country’s financial elite.

Under his administration, Banesto invested heavily in the media, increased lending and reported big profits.

But as it later emerged, the deal-making at Banesto and its business units enriched Conde and his cronies, but left the bank near to collapse. During his trials, Conde claimed it wasn’t his investment decisions that landed him in court, it was his decision to enter politics.

He asserted in his autobiography that he had been the victim of a conspiracy between the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) which was in power throughout most of the 1980s and 1990s, and the establishment, which was determined to block his supposed attempts to shake up the system.

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VH911 Villa Miro - €119,950 Immaculately maintained 2 bed, 1 bath villa of 102m2 (incl porch) with air con, heating, 7m x 3m swimming pool, roof terrace, large covered fly free porch (extra living & dining room) and built in bbq on a private, low maintenance garden of 355m2.

Walking distance to a shop, 2 bars/restaurants, doctors, chemist. 8 mins drive to Huercal-Overa town and 30 mins drive to the coast.

Please call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 / 0034 667 891 741 or email: info@vosshomesspain.com For more information and to arrange a viewing contact us asap.

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Office: 155a Carrerera Estacion, Huecal-Overa. 1km off the A7 motorway at exit 553. 100metres from Lidl.

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We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner.

We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price.

We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay.

For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.

O Olive

Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant) Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm

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Sorbas (Gaffsrillos)

This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached Cortijo is located in the friendly village of Gafarillos, just 25 mins 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 as well.

195,000€

OLV996

VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL

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We urgently require 1 and 2 bedroom properties in this area. We have clients waiting in Roquetas and Aguadulce.

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Featured property: 2 bedroom penthouse apartment, 95sqm with terraces of 90sqm. Exceptional views, in the centre of the Urbanization of Roquetas de Mar. Close to the sea and all amenities.

130,000€ Negotiable

Tel: 950 333 411 • Mob: 649 891 872

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COMPLETE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARE CARE COMPLETE MOJACAR PLAYA

RENTALS - SALES -MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE

We urgently need more properties for sale & rental for waiting clients

www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria.

We are now on the A334 road coming into Albox on the left hand side between the Grand Sport Shop and the Heaven Cafe/Bar.

Property of the Week

Properties of the week

Ref: CM/RB Secluded 3 bed, 2 bath, det. villa, nr centre of playa, gardens, terraces & parking, 126 m2 build, 540 m2 plot.

Ref: ES/TS - Det. Villa, 100m to beach, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath + 2 bed s/c apt. below hse.private pool,garage, gardens, solarium.

MOJACAR PLAYA REDUCED - €199,950

MOJACAR REDUCED €319,950

Ref: PD/ND - ground floor apt in the popular PUEBLO DIANA complex, 3 double bed, 2 bath, adj to large pool & grass gardens, a/c, full UK TV, wifi, 100 meters to beach.

MOJACAR NEW €144,995

Ref. CM/FR – Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath first/top floor apartment next to centre, 400m beach, a/c, pools, parking, 2 terraces + solarium 57 m2, furnished.

ESP 2655

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MOJACAR PLAYA €124,950

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

175,000€

A villa in the Oria area OFFERS WELCOME

Detached Villa walking distance to the Village, 10,000m2 of land, an 9x4 pool tiled around it Summer house with kitchen & BBQ oven, a dining area Two conservatories, Mains and intenet connected.

Mon-Fri 10-3pm ● Sat 10-1pm

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Villa Mianda

Tel Office 950102505● Mobile: 654359607

mail: info@espanarural.com web: www.espanarural.com

www.immo-carlos.com email: info@immo-carlos.com Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox (Opposite the Donkey Statue)

Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • Gavin: 671 293 942

Arboleas

195,000€

This beautiful villa (160m²) is built with quality materials and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage and a private pool of 9m x 4m with beautiful mountain views.

The villa is finished with a double wall with insulation in between, there is insulation and a plastic membrane under the floor, the windows (turn & till system) are double glazed (24 mm thick), there is also pre-installation for central heating and the villa also features a water heater on solar energy (200 L).

Arboleas

125,000€

This small villa (75 m²) is situated within walking distance of the village of Arboleas and is perfect for someone looking for a smaller house but with space for his mobile home. This villa has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an open plan living room / kitchen and a porch with views to the garden & the Filabres Mountains.

There is also additional room that is equipped with a shower, toilet and sink and can be used as a guesthouse.

We need more properties!

Please contact us if you are thinking about selling

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PRIME LOCATION

ALMANZORA

SM022 REDUCED PRICE 110,000€ NEAR ARBOLEAS

Delightful detached villa in a prime location walking distance to the local bars, cafes and the many amenities of the beautiful village of Almanzora. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , stunning mature garden setting , fully fenced/walled and at the recently reduced price represents fantastic value for money.

April 2016

Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394 FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY

SM045

Traditional detached cortijo in small hamlet of homes and only a short drive to Arboleas. Features 4 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms , and 800m2 plot.

(Option available to buy additional land) Requires some renovation hence the amazing price for such a large quality home, must be viewed to appreciate

Mountain Views

LIMARIA

LOW PRICE

sM046 NEW LISTING 175,000€ ALMANZORA

Detached villa with stunning mountain views in mature garden setting Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , 700m2 plot, 8x4 swimming pool and is in excellent order Walking distance to a local bar/cafe and in ideal location as only 15 minute drive to either Albox one way or Huercla Overa the other way. Early viewing advised as popular location.

NEW LISTING 65,000€

sM048

NEW LISTING 47,500€

This house is a tardis must be seen to be appreciated Detached traditional cottage set in hamlet of homes, short distance to the busy village of Almanzora with bars, cafe, medical centre, shop and many other amenities Features 2.5 bedrooms, one bathroom , land to the front , large roof terrace and front courtyard.

In good order and fantastic value for money

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Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox Email: info@solymarspain.com www.solymarspain.com fantastic value for money

STUNNING HOME

ORIA

SM047 NEW LISTING 157,500€ Cucador

Well appointed detached home on the outskirts of Oria , short drive or walk into town Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , log burner, private swimming pool , aircon and under floor heating as well as many other extras.

In immaculate order and represents good value for money

SM049

120,000€

Detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 1000m2 of land in prime location in Cucador.

Walking distance to local bar, restaurant and shop. Being sold as is hence fantastic value for money and must be viewed to appreciate.

RENTAL SECTION RSM018

albox

GROUNDFLOOR APARTMENT WITH COURTYARD

MAR998

350€ PCM RENTAL PIEDRA AMARILLA

3 bedroom , 1 bathroom ground floor apartment with garage, small courtyard and barbeque area Set in prime location as walking distance to the many amenities of the town of Albox, off street parking available in addition to garage.

This property is furnished and in immaculate order Available immediately and long term

STUNNING Detached villa

450PCM RENTAL

Detached villa in excellent order features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Set on large corner plot of 1000m2 with mature garden setting not overlooked Walking distance to local bars and only 10 minute drive to the market town of Albox This property is unfurnished and available long term

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE LEGAL PROPERTIES FROM COAST TO COUNTRY WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. CLIENTS WAITING CALL US 950 064 584

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Looking to sell?

We can sell your property for you.

Properties needed in all areas

API Bancario Bank Property Agent

Tel + 34 637 309 092 - www.indalocasas.es info@indalocasas.es Heurcal Overa

Albox Detached 140 m², 3 bed villa on a 5000 m² plot with

A 98 m², 3-bed located just 20 minutes from the

a pool and magnificent views over the valley situated

beach and several golf courses. It has 3 bedrooms,

just a few minutes from the village and just 30 min from the coast and various golf complexes. The

2 bathrooms, a lounge-dining room, a kitchen and a

property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge room with an open fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen,

120.000€

storeroom, pantry, large garage and A/C. The 5000 m² plot has a nice swimming pool.

large terrace. The chalet has porch and 20 mins from

132.800€

Arboleas

Oria

159.000€

Detached 240 m², 4-bed chalet set on a 4,100 m² plot, with a pool, situated just 10 mins from town and 35 min from the coast and various golf complexes.

This single storey property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one being en suite), large lounge dining room with an open fireplace, large 30 m² enclosed porch/ conservatory with glazed arches with sliding fly screens, fitted kitchen with separate large walk in larder, utility / shower room, internet along with UK TV package, solar hot water system, individual timer controlled radiators in all key rooms, approx. 2,800 m² of the grounds have been fenced and landscaped around a lovely 8x4 swimming pool with very large sunbathing terrace, a Jacuzzi housed under a pergola and a pool side bar. Privacy and low maintenance are the key and along with adequate parking space for 4 plus cars. The rest of the land has 16 olive trees which provide a great crop.

the beach, close to all amenities.

165.000€

A 122 m², 3 bed chalet set in 1628 m² of land with a pool situated on the edge of town and just 25 min from the coast and various golf complexes. The property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), lounge-dining room with a wood burning stove, open plan kitchen, covered car port, covered porch, pergolas and an 8 x 4 pool. The 1628 m² garden has various orange and lemon trees. Property is set right on the edge of the village making it very easy to walk into town to visit bars, restaurants and shops.

Tel + 34 637 309 092 - www.indalocasas.es - info@indalocasas.es

Focusing on smaller area to give our clients a better service.

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Voss Homes would like to thank our property sellers, buyers & friends for their loyalty and support.

British Family Run Estate Agents

VH920 Villa Emilio - €159,950

An immaculately presented 3 bed, 2 bath villa with 9m x 4m private swimming pool, carport, 4m x 4m wooden shed / workshop and lovely country views on a large walled established garden of 1,464m2. 4 mins drive to a restaurant / bar. 8 mins drive to La Alfoquia village.

Please call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 / 0034 667 891 741 or email: info@vosshomesspain.com For more information and to arrange a viewing contact us asap.

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Office: 155a Carrerera Estacion, Huecal-Overa. 1km off the A7 motorway at exit 553. 100metres from Lidl.

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REF SEN3C01 PRICE €214,950

REF ARB3VG14 PRICE €169,000

REF ANT3VB01 PRICE €74,950

Impressive 3 bed 2 bath rural cortijo with views, privacy and space 3km from the quaint hillside village of Senes. 163m2 build, 67,982m2 plot, freshwater swimming pool in an idyllic retreat location.

3 bed 2 bath modern and minimalistic detached villa just outside Arboleas. 138m2 build, fully walled and gated 600m2+ plot, 9m x 4.5m private pool, extended terracing, mature low maintenance gardens, long covered terrace facing the pool from the lounge & master bedroom.

3 bed 2 bath detached villa with lovely rural views in the Antas area. Modular style construction and presented extremely well.

The build size is approx. 90m2 and the plot is 460m2 with mature gardens.

REF ARB3VC28 PRICE €169,950

REF TAB2V02 PRICE €149,950

REF ARB4VG01 PRICE €249,995

Well-appointed 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas. End of cul-de-sac aspect is superb with unspoilt views, fully walled and gated plot, 8 x 4m pool, extended gazebo covered terraces, Air Con.

REDUCED! Generous 2 bed 2 bath villa close to Huercal Overa with excellent country views, complete privacy and tranquillity, walking distance to village, 125m² build, 10,000m²+ plot, private swimming pool & detached garage.

Stunning high quality 4 bedroom 2 bathroom villa with 10 x 5m pool near Arboleas, 170m² build, 962m² plot. Further potential 1 bed annexe, immaculate gardens, many terrace areas, mountain views. A superb home.

REF TUR2A06 PRICE €40,000

REF ARB3CER02 PRICE €125,000

REF PAL1A01 PRICE €56,000

Ground floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment with communal rooftop pool in Turre.

Country views, walking distance to amenities and superb low price. 100% finance available.

Well-reformed traditional cortijo with beautiful countryside views just outside Arboleas. 3 beds 2 baths, walking distance to bar & restaurant, 330m² build, 874m² plot, Jacuzzi, roof terrace, covered porch & garage. Priced to sell.

1 bed 1 bath top floor apartment in Palomares with terrace, communal pool & gardens, underground parking & storeroom, furniture negotiable and sea views.

A bargain!

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viewpoint

The Roadalmost to Anarchy second nature for the population. Do

During Alqueria’s turbulent transition from small Spanish village to independent sovereign Republic one trapping of statehood was overlooked. The legal system. When the laws of Spain applied, it wasn’t so much which laws to obey but which could be disobeyed with impunity.

When people went too far the Guardia Civil would turn up. Driving around the village in a 4x4, elbows out of windows and mirrored sunshades, it was their attempt to intimidate. The occasional discarded piece of fruit or well aimed root vegetable bouncing off the car’s bodywork demonstrated that the people of Alqueria remained unmoved.

Now they had set up housekeeping on their own some semblance of law and order had to be maintained.

Alqueria was however in an unusual and unique position. The Village had its Remitroot crop which meant self-sufficiency, dignity and autonomy. A reversion to the golden days of eighteenth century Andalucía.

The dream of every atavistic Anarchist.

Alqueria had emerged from an insignificant Spanish backwater to the closest thing to paradise in the northern hemisphere. It’s a pity the population didn’t realise it. Relevant political ideologies usually imply that to get from Alqueria’s initial state to its present a total destruction of society is required.

Alqueria managed the transformation without this intermediary step.

This is the crux of the problem the people of Alqueria felt cheated. The occasional bout of wanton destruction always appeals to the good folk of the pueblo. Lawbreaking is

the law-makers create laws so they can be broken and therefore have to be enforced? Do they leave the Village Republic without statute and therefore retain a law abiding society?

There was to be a public meeting in the plaza in front of the Bar la Casa Devante.

The question would be voted upon by the entire village. This, the politicians will tell you is an exercise in pure democracy. The sceptics will say it is simply an attempt by those in power to abdicate responsibility and cover their hindquarters against failure.

The Bar la Casa Devante was a bad choice of venue.

of seven.

H o r a c i o Stranglardeganso, landlord of the Bar used the opportunity to introduce a ‘Happy Hour’, eight drinks for the price

Rodriquez, while putting the case for legislation received a direct hit from a flying Remitroot bottle and was rendered unconscious. Manuela while putting her case for a lawless and therefore law abiding society was interrupted by five separate proposals, and they certainly weren’t marriage.

Manuela’s passionate plea won the day by an overwhelming majority. The village-folk were duly put on their honour and asked to look to their consciences before they acted, spoke or even got out of bed.

That night the bank was robbed.

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He’s very nearly pushed me too far – If he carries on like this he will push me over the edge, and I will not be answerable for the consequences!

Mr Tommy Fluffipants and I are locked in a struggle for dominance; Although he has won some of the battles I have to win the war, or perish in the attempt!

We are currently engaged in the Battle of Bedtime. At bedtime the back door is locked and the catflap blocked so that the cats are confined in the kitchen, safe from the marauding strays who patrol Limaria at night engaging in fisticuffs with all who cross their paths.

Cat Supper is then served in the kitchen, and peace reigns for the night. Except now Mr Tommy Fluffipants has decided that bedtime is no longer relevant for him, and he should stay out as long as he wishes.

In fact, he has become a normal teenager!

Come any sign of bedtime he will leave the house and stand outside the kitchen door, mewing pathetically for his supper.

I fill his little biscuit bowl and go out, rattling it and calling him in. He looks at me as though I were a wellmeaning idiot. ‘I’ll have my supper outside tonight.’

‘Come in Tommy. It’s supper time.’

‘I told you, I’m having my supper outside tonight. Didn’t you hear?’

‘Come in, you little varmint. Supper is inside or not at all!’

‘I want my supper outside, and I want it now.’

‘You’ll only get it if you come in.’

‘I don’t want to come in. Coming in is for wimps - I’m going to stay out

By Jos Biggs

josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk all night, I’m a big boy, now give me my supper.’

I compromise, and go out to pick him up and bring him in. As I approach he walks off into the dark. I follow him. I walk faster. He walks faster, just out of my reach.

I go back to the kitchen door.

He turns round and follows me.

This pantomime is then replayed – neither of us runs, but he remains unreachable by inches.

Eventually he wins, but I haven’t the heart to shut him out completely; The catflap remains open, his supper remains inside and I pray that no stray cat will discover this fact, and invade our kitchen.

If he doesn’t toe the line soon I will be putting an advert in the paper – Bad home wanted for wicked cat!

He doesn’t deserve a good home!

LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com MENTIONING A TRUST ON A SPANISH WILL IS ASKING FOR TROUBLE. SOMETIMES WHAT IS LEGALLY POSSIBLE AND WHAT IS PRACTICAL IS NOT THE SAME THING. THIS IS A PRIME EXAMPLE. Question: I had a Spanish will made out for myself and my wife some time ago. We have recently hired a solicitor to handle a conveyance and he has taken a look at the wills and told us they are not good and that we should make new ones. We are now uncertain of what to do. We have attached the wills for you to take a look at them. Our instruction to our original solicitor in Spain was for him to do exactly what we did in the UK on our English wills. He said that since the Directive 650/2012 this can be done.

Answer.

As my granny would always say: a little knowledge can cause a lot of damage.

There is no doubt, the will is dreadful.

You must change it. I doubt the person who prepared your will has ever dealt with probate in Spain and in fact I doubt the person is even a solicitor. ( I say this because any solicitor I know would tell you that your will is asking for trouble). The will essentially translates the English will you handed over and sets up a trust to protect your children versus your second wife. Even though Directive 650/2012 allows English law to be applied (by choice of the testator) to how an estate is distributed in Spain, using institutions like trusts will cause endless problems and expenses for your heirs because Trusts are not understood in Spain the same way as in UK. So Certifications of English law (which are very expensive) will be required to help wind up the estate (by explaining the content of English law). To this you

will have to add a lot of problems with Spanish Inheritance tax (remember Directive 650/2012 has no effect on the taxation of the estate).

In Spain it is the beneficiary that pays inheritance tax and not the estate.

Descendants and spouse in Andalucía are exempt if they each receive less than 175,000€. In this case the trustee is a non-family member and as he has faculty to dispose of assets, the Spanish tax office could interpret that he is in control of the estate and is the person who owes the tax. As non-family he would receive a large tax bill. (This could all be battled out but it would be a mess.)

Conclusion: Keep things sensible and uncomplicated. In this case achieve what you want using methods that are common practice in Spain. (Even though with the Directive it is possible to have the will run under English law you must remember that probate will need to be obtained in Spain, so making a will that nobody understands in Spain is not a good idea It would be up to your heirs to prove what UK law says and I can tell you from plenty of experience that dealing with Trusts in Spain is nightmare scenario.) In this case leave the life possession of your property to you wife and the residual value to your children.

With the values you have sent me the estate will be exempt, probate will be simple and both your children and your wife will be fully protected as you asked for.

Michael Davies. Abogado.

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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Asparagus, Sundried Tomato & Olive Loaf INGREDIENTS Cuts into 10 slices 100ml olive oil , plus ex tra for greasing 250g asparagus spears, each cut into 3 pieces 200g self-raising flour 1 tbsp thyme leaves 3 large egg , lightly beaten 100ml milk handful pit ted black olives 100g sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped 100g Gruyère or Beaufor t, grated

Spring flavour in ever y bite of this savour y bake Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Oil and line the base of a loaf tin (approx 22 x 10 x 5cm) with baking paper. Cook the asparagus in boiling, salted water for 2 mins, drain, then cool quickly under cold running water. Pat dry.

Mix the flour and thyme with seasoning in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, then add the eggs, milk and oil, stirring all the time to draw the flour into the centre. Beat for 1 min to make a smooth batter.

Reserve 5 asparagus tips and a few olives.

Add the remaining asparagus, tomatoes, olives and two-thirds of the cheese to the batter. Pour into the tin, then put the reserved asparagus and olives on top.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 35-40 mins until the cake feels firm to the touch and is golden and Free Bottle of wine crust y on top.

Cool in the per couple to take away tin for 5 mins, after having our night menus then turn out and cool on a Valid only with this voucher wire rack. dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th april

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Sausage & Spring Mash Pie

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 mins, adding the cabbage for the final few mins of cooking. Drain, then allow to steamdry for a few mins. Add the milk and butter to the pan, warm through, then mash into the potatoes and cabbage with plenty of seasoning. Stir in the mustard, if using.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large, shallow flameproof dish or a large non-stick frying pan. Brown the sausages, shallots and carrots for about 5 mins until nicely golden and the shallots are starting to soften. The sausages should be almost cooked through; lift them out, then set aside. Tip off any excess fat released by the sausages.

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Turn up the heat under the pan, tip in the thyme and mushrooms, then fry until golden, about 3 mins. Splash in the wine, then let it bubble and reduce by half. Add the stock and caramelised onions, then simmer until it has reduced a little to make a shiny gravy, and the carrots are cooked through. Season, then add the sausages to the gravy.

Spoon the mixture into a baking dish or keep in the pan if it’s ovenproof. Top with the mashed potato, spooning it over in even dollops to prevent the gravy oozing up the sides. Can be made up to 1 day ahead and INGREDIENTS chilled. Bake, covered with foil, for 30 mins Ser ves 2 1½kg potato (or 45 mins from chilled), removing the foil , cut into large for the final 10 mins to brown the mash. chunks ¼-½ Savoy Sprinkle with a little thyme to serve.

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April 23rd

St George’s Day Live Music with Chris Pottle

INGREDIENTS Ser ves 2 400g new potato , halved if large 2 tbsp olive oil 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved 2 handfuls cherr y tomato 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 salmon fillet, about 140g each handful basil leaves

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon .

Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins.

Throw in the cherr y tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and ser ve ever ything scooped straight from the dish.

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Singing all your favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Plus you can join in with traditional pub sing along Great menu including...

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How celebrity chefs destroy classic Spanish dishes Many are the foreign chefs who have raised ire with their takes on paella, tortilla and other specialties

Jamón, sangría, paella and tapas – the symbols that represent Spanish cuisine abroad, at least at the amateur level. And thanks to Spanish chef José Andrés’ efforts to educate audiences, some people also know how to identify and prepare fabada (a bean stew), arroz con leche (rice pudding) and bacalao al pil-pil (cod with olive oil, garlic and chili).

Meanwhile, the sudden ubiquity of chorizo across the globe has sent overseas chefs bonkers, coming up with things like chorizo meatballs, chicken and chorizo paté, chorizo pizza and even chorizo jam, complete with a label bearing the words “Oink. Olé.” And all of it marketed as “Spanish.”

Jamie Oliver has made Spanglish food a personal trademark and enthusiastically adds chorizo to pretty much everything But that’s okay, because Spaniards also do horrible things to foreign dishes, such as using cream in spaghetti carbonara. It’s normal for home cooks to play fast and loose with international dishes. Sometimes you just can’t find the correct recipe, or you might tailor a dish to fit your tastes or whatever you happen to have in the fridge at that particular moment.

But a professional chef is another story – especially the media-savvy ones. You might expect individuals with specialized training, experience, fame and travel time under their belts to know that real carbonara uses no cream and that paellas are made in paella dishes.

But no. “Spain is different and its cooking is whatever I want it to be,” they seem to think. But it’s one thing to be creative and loosely base your dishes on some foreign idea or product (they call this “fusion” nowadays), and quite another to pretend you know exactly how to make A, then come up with Z. Here we review some of the more appalling examples of how celebrity chefs from other countries have altered Spanish cuisine. At the same time, however, we should also remember the upside of all this: that

our cooking is now renowned enough to be subjected to the same kind of torment as the cuisines of Italy, Mexico and countless other suffering nations.

Paella Gordon Ramsay, a chef with a total of 14 Michelin stars and umpteen TV cooking shows, teaches an Englishwoman how to make a paella. Without even venturing into a detailed discussion of what, exactly, constitutes a paella – an issue that raises passions in Valencia – you should be warned that what follows does not even deserve to fall into the category of “rice with stuff in it.”

In best Kitchen Nightmares style, Ramsay awes the poor lady with his perfect “I-know-what-I’m-doing” pose. Then he launches into making a “paella” with (what else?) chorizo, chicken, shrimp, squid and clams.

He then jazzes it up with a generous squirt of sherry, as well as a few chili peppers – because it’s never too late to confuse Spain with Mexico.

But perhaps the worst part is the fact that he prepares this concoction in a frying pan, and it comes out so runny that he is forced to serve it with a ladle. Yum yum. But that’s all right, because the unhappy woman’s family is delighted, and blown away by the exoticism of it all.

John Torode, an Australian-born celebrity chef, restaurateur and host of the UK version of Masterchef, also claims to know a lot about paella. Cooking to the sound of Spanish guitar chords, he makes his paella in a sauté pan. Moved by the spirit of his inner Spaniard, he stir-fries onion, garlic, turmeric and paprika, then adds the rice, the broth and, instead of just leaving it be, stirs everything vigorously, lest the flavors should not gel completely together.

In all fairness, Torode should be credited for using beans in his paella, which might not have been of the bajoqueta or garrofó variety, but which will still earn him brownie points with Valencian viewers. But then

he botches it by sautéeing cod to decorate the paella, which he also tops with shrimp, mussels and the classic – and utterly useless – lemon quarters.

Then, when the rice is done, he shakes it up passionately one more time, because he knows that a good paella needs to be mushy and that the rice grains should be crushed. This is what his unappetizing eyesore looked like at the end of it.

Marco Pierre White also rises to the paella challenge.

Ramsay’s mentor, the enfant terrible of British cuisine and once the youngest holder of three Michelin stars, White has a video of his paella creation. But we dare not put it up here, because he states that he had the best paella of his life in northern Spain, and Valencians are going to have a stroke when they hear that. Let’s just reveal that he adds a more-than-generous helping of white wine to his rice, and enough paprika to stop a moving train.

Fideuá David Chang, lord and master of the Momofuku restaurants, made a fideuá using instant noodles in season one of The Mind of a Chef (available on Netflix).

“Now I will make a very famous Spanish dish: noodles,” he asserts before frying a cartload of chorizo with clams and mussels, then adding broken-up noodles and chicken broth. To top it all off, he sprinkles paprika generously, adds a couple of spoonfuls of alioli (an oil and garlic sauce), and voilá.

The fact is, it’s a good idea to use instant ramen noodles in this way – but to call it a fideuá goes beyond the limits of decency.

The poor guy did look a little alarmed even as he perpetrated the dish, so we can forgive him. That, and the fact that his show is worth it if only to hear him sing in the company of celebrity Basque chef Juan Mari Arzak in San Sebastián. http://elpais.com/elpais

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The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet each Friday somewhere in the Urbanisation at 13.00hrs and, venues for the next few weeks are: 15 Apr – Bar El Marinero, Las Marinas.

22 Apr – MAR Y SOL, in the Urb. 29 Apr – Cafe Blossom, Playa Serena, in the Urb. 6 May – Lilly’s Bar, Playa Serena.

13 May – Tapas Bar Almar, (next to Cafe Bar Scotia), in the Urb. 20 May – Tapas Ana, C/Sierra Nevada, in the Urb. Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!

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26th APRIL – Lunch in Almerimar at Club de Pensionistas. Meet at 12.00 noon for pre-lunch drinks at Leo’s Bar in the Port.

3rd MAY – Social meeting and Quiz afternoon.

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“This can’t happen to me. But it can, and it did, and it does.”

“So malignant, so cruelly and destructively greedy as it gnaws and destroys; the most dread of all diseases.”

Jack Hawkins’ autobiography was written towards the end of his life and published shortly after his death and my gratitude is that we still have a personal record of a remarkable, understated man who was a brilliant actor, so versatile in the roles he chose and working with other equally famous heart-throbs such as Peter O’ Toole, Omar Sharif, John Gielgud and Lawrence Olivier. The list is endless but oh so admirable.

He was such an ambitious actor intent on reaching the bright lights and the dazzle of Hollywood fame from such an early age and succeeding much to his surprise. His revelations indicate the equal importance he allotted to his family and friends and his memoirs reveal a warm, caring and colourfully interesting man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He also carried much guilt for his failure to become a good husband to Jessica Tandy, his first wife and his daughter, Susan who disappeared from his life.

Starcrossed like Romeo and Juliet. He blamed his ambition and perhaps his young age and inexperience also contributed to their demise?

The greatest tragedy was when he eventually lost his battle with cancer after fighting it for so many difficult and frightening years. He was in his prime, his career at its zenith and only 62 years of age when he died.

His inwardly private fears were hidden from the public and he lived in self-denial easily persuaded by Hollywood to continue filming, to continue floating on this bubble of fame. Undeniably he showed great courage to persevere and behave like a typical trooper although Jack admits it was “cowardice pure and simple” as he experienced his own private hell because he was terrified and haunted by dark and worrying thoughts.

“Even a voiceless life held far more than the silence of death.”

He chose not to write openly about his fear of dying and admitted what was suppressed in the dark recesses of his mind. “An irreversible fact” he called it, something he had feared for five years, something he had covered up and made copious excuses for- his vocal problems. Cancer.

Jack’s career was as diverse as sunshine and rainfall covering the stage, films and t.v. His repertoire covered Gilbert and Sullivan in those early days with The Cenci followed by Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, Beau Geste, Journey’s End, The Breadwinner, The Cruel Sea, Lawrence of Arabia, Ben Hur, Bridge Over the River Kwai, Mandy and Dr Kildare and many others.

He was acclaimed a star by Hollywood to be “handled with care” because he was seen as “valuable propert y” which amused Jack. Refreshingly without pretentiousness Jack was cynical of the razzmatazz of Hollywood stardom.

He was pragmatic about those demons that could destroy and cites the tragic circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland. The stresses of stardom can become intolerable and lead to tragedy. Sadly it wasn’t this that destroyed such a fine actor as Jack Hawkins.

In 1933 J.C.Bergel critic for the Evening News bemused Jack by referring to him as “the most indubitable of matinee idols.”

“Mr Hawkins looks like training to be the irresistibly breezy, infectiously gay

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young hero.”

The most dramatic memory of Jack’s childhood was the “clamour” outside which produced excitement and delight with people dancing in the streets.

The Cause? The war of course. Remember, attitudes have changed and today people are sickened by fighting but this was 1914-1918. Jack “delighted in the thrills of war” and he cherished “the thrill of the dash for the safet y of the broom cupboard under the stairs” with Zeppelins dangerously hanging overhead.

The church and choir dominated his early life but once he had experienced “the thrill and the smell of the theatre, the thrill of a full house, the brightness of the limelights” amateur operatics and choir seemed dull, flat and uninviting for his ambitions.

Surprisingly there was a time in Jack’s life when the theatre lost its magical world of make believe and he felt lonely, unhappy and restless. So he joined the army, travelled the world and met the love of his life, Doreen Lawrence who he rated as an extremely talented actress and physically attractive. It sounded like love at first sight. They performed to troops in south-east Asia and then after the war, throughout Europe. The nesting instinct came once they both returned to the U.K. A journalist commented on his attraction: “Women fall like a ton of bricks for the strong, silent charms of actor Jack Hawkins. They have made him the biggest romantic idol in British films since the heyday of James Mason.”

At the end of his autobiography his widow, Doreen Hawkins added an emotional post-script covering the period April-July 1973 describing her heartache and the final moments surrounding his battle to stay alive: “I am so cold. We all are. Nick fetched some brandy, and we sipped it between us and comforted ourselves that at least he would not suffer any more, and we would not have to watch his despair and unhappiness. Jack has found his quiet life. Now I have to try and find mine.”

Dramatically ironic but a fitting tribute to a husband and father.

Publisher: Coronet Books, Hodder and Stoughton. ISBN: 0-340-19866-4.

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19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report

Tuesday 5th April the 19th Hole Golf Society played a Team Scramble at the ever improving Marina Golf Resort.

With rain threatening the first group teed off a few minutes before the allotted time slot hoping to miss the wet stuff.

The Team of Chrissie Dow, Tony Ma c k ay, T o m m y S e e d and Alan Marshal floored the opposition with a great nett score of 55 strokes, leaving the team of Paco Ocaña Grajal, Nekana Galindez, Gary Grey and Mike Palmer in 2nd place with a handy 56 strokes.

Paco and Nekana also grabbed 6 Nearest the Pins, Nearest in Two and Twos between them.

Shot of the day was the brilliant greenside bunker shot of Karyn Esposito on the tricky 13th.

Her wedge shot hit the flag just denying her a birdie but easily managed a Sandy Par for her team.

Results 4 Ball Texas Scramble 1st Chrissie Dow, Tony Mackay, Tommy Seed and Alan Marshal. Nett 55 Strokes

2nd Paco Ocaña Grajal, Nekana Galindez, Gary Grey and Mike Palmer.

Nett 56 strokes 3rd Nigel greenwood, Geoff Smith, Mick Moore and John Kennedy . 59 Strokes Nearest Pins

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The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610340653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk

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• Last night Manchester City contested the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with PSG. The game stands at 2-2.

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• This weekend it’s ChelseaManchester City, Leicester-West Ham, Norwich-Sunderland and Stoke-Spurs in the Premiership while Hibs-Dundee United and Celtic-Rangers meet in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

• In the semi-finals of Rugby’s European Champions Cup it’s Leicester v Toulon/Racing 92 and Saracens v Wasps.

• GB’s Anthony Joshua knocked out American Charles Martin to become world heavyweight boxing champion and legend Manny Pacquiao beat Timothy Bradley junior in his last fight before retiring.

• Teenager David Mullins rode 33-1 shot Rule the World to victory in last Saturday’s Grand National.

• This weekend it’s the Chinese F1 Grand Prix from Shanghai.

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• Sheffield-born golfer Danny Willett claimed a shock Masters win as 2015 champion Jordan Spieth crumbled in the final round at Augusta.

Willett won by three shots to become the first British victor in 20 years.

England’s Lee Westwood tied with Speith for second place with Paul Casey joint fourth.

• Leicester City beat relegatedthreatened Sunderland 2-0 to remain seven points clear at the top of the Premiership and they’ll be in the Champions League next season after second-paced Tottenham defeated Manchester United 3-0.

• West Ham drew 3-3 with Arsenal; WBA lost 2-1 at Manchester City for whom Sergio Aguero netted his 130th goal on his 200th appearance; Southampton beat Newcastle 3-1; doomed Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Bournemouth; Swansea ended Chelsea’s unbeaten run with a 1-0 win; Liverpool crunched Stoke 4-1; Crystal Palace defeated Norwich 1-0 in a vital relegation battle and Watford and Everton drew 1-1.

• Burnley still lead the Championship from Middlesbrough, but Bolton have been relegated!

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FAB 3-2-1 Report 2016 The FAB 3-2-1 Competition was held at Almeria Bowls Club from the 30th March to the 2nd April.

Fourteen teams entered split into two groups, the competition being played as a round robin with two points awarded for each discipline and two for the overall score in each match.

Group A was dominated by the home team of John & Christina Fitzgerald and Chris Ewer who won with 36 points. Group B was closer with the team of Jill & Andy Cooper and Ferah Mehmet narrowly beating the team of Alan & Carol Henshaw and Babs Davies by 8 shots, both Indalo teams finishing on 29 points.

The final on Saturday, well supported by both clubs was keenly contested but the home team John & Christina Fitzgerald and Chris Ewer again proved the stronger winning all disciplines and the 8 points to gain the victory.

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Marina Phoenix Golf Society The Marina Phoenix Club Championship was completed on Monday 4th April, after playing the second leg of an individual medal round. The champion in the ladies division is Isobel Jones, scoring a nett 69 for a two round total of gross 179, nett 143 to take the trophy. The mens champion trophy winner is Jim Budd scoring a nett 68 for a total of 160 gross, 140 nett.

Taking second place, on the day, in the ladies division was Linda King (nett 69) followed in third by Carole Taylor (nett 72). Alf Taylor (nett 71) won second prize, on the day, in the men’s division, ahead of Jim Laing (nett 72).

Thursday’s team game was best two to count but with the added twist of all four to count on the three holes around “Amen Corner”. The masters, on the day, were Malcolm Taylor, Don Atkins, Alan Johnson and Malcolm Hill with 95 points followed by John Meagher, Ivan Dee, Steve Entwhistle and Margaret Budd (93). Third place went to Jim Budd, Isobel Jones, Marcos Caparros and Glenys Oliver (92). There were nearest the pin prizes for Les Armfield (2nd) and Glenys Oliver (5th).

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Swansea City have confirmed they are in talks with American businessmen Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan about taking a “controlling interest” in the club.

The Swans hope an agreement, reported to be worth up to £100m, will be reached in a matter of weeks.

“We believe we have a proposal which helps Swansea progress both on and off the field,” said chairman Huw Jenkins.

Jenkins and vice-chairman Leigh Dineen will stay and the Supporters Trust will retain its 21% stake and board seat.

Swansea, promoted to the Premier League in 2011, moved up to 12th in the division and secured their Premier League status with a 1-0 win over reigning champions Chelsea on Saturday before the takeover news broke.

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