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TENERIFE LINK “STOP THESE MEANINGLESS AS COCAINE PROTESTS” SAYS RYANAIR BOAT SEIZED

PANISH police and the British authorities have intercepted a sailboat carrying almost 1,000 kilos of cocaine on board.

The ship, which had been acquired in Mallorca, was boarded by the British authorities off the coast of Wales. Six people believed to be part of a British drug trafficking organisation were arrested. The boat had arrived in the port of Ayamonte in Huelva several months before and then headed to Tenerife. Police said the gang had erased the license plate of the boat’s hull. The investigation began in December 2018 when the National Police received information from the UK’s National Crime Agency relating to a criminal organisation in the United Kingdom dedicated to drug trafficking. The British authorities warned that two of its members were planning to go to Mallorca to acquire a vessel with which,

allegedly, they were going to transport cocaine from South America to Spain. In Mallorca, the agents managed to link the members of the British organisation with a sailboat named “Bold.” This boat travelled to Huelva where three other members of the organisation had travelled by caravan from the United Kingdom. After arriving in Tenerife, the boat left for Suriname and, from this country in South America, set out for the coast of Wales. It was intercepted by the British authorities who found 950 kilos of cocaine on board and arrested two crew members and four other passengers, all of them members of the organisation, some of them identified by the National Police in Ayamonte (Huelva).

ONFLICT, concern and controversy, just three of the emotions being generated as cabin crew with Ryanair Spain continue their industrial action over the base closures of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Girona. The ten strike days were called for September 1, 2 , 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 but union officials are furious over the lack of impact. Most Ryanair flights have been operating as normal, though many have not had a bar service due to the strike. But otherwise, says the USO, passengers might not have even realised a protest was in progress.

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PAIN has issued another major alert for listeriosis after the bacteria was found in contaminated shredded meat of the “Sabores de Paterna” brand in the province of Cádiz. Andalusia’s health minister, Jesús Aguirre said an order has been made to stop production of the product in the factory in the town of Paterna de Rivera. The meatloaf is being removed from the shelves of shops and supermarkets and all other meat products from the same

company have been halted. The Spanish Food Safety Agency has been told of the alert which comes in the wake of Spain’s biggest ever outbreak of listeriosis caused by another meat product which has infected more than 200 people, caused six miscarriages and contributed

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to three deaths. The suppliers of this latest food product are located in the provinces of Cádiz, Madrid, Málaga and Huelva, explained the health minister, who highlighted the speed in the operation of the health alert system. Confirmation was received from a laboratory that a batch of “Sabores de Paterna” shredded meat tested positive for listeria and the ban

By law, the workers have to abide by a minimum service which would have had some effect on flights. According to the union, however, Ryanair has brought in new staff from other parts of Europe to cover the gaps and therefore negate the impact of the strike. The USO says it is formulating a dossier of complaints against Ryanair which it is to raise at a national

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level. “Ryanair is violating our legitimate right to strike,” claimed Gustavo Silva, general secretary of USO-Ryanair. The low-cost airline has confirmed it will close its bases in Tenerife south, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Girona in January. The union believes 512 jobs are at risk. There are 164 employees in Girona, 156 in Tenerife south, 110 in Gran Canaria and 82 in Lanzarote. Ryanair says the closure of the bases is “irreversible” and has asked the unions to stop their “meaningless” protests. “Bases such as those located in the Canary Islands generate large losses during the winter season,” says the airline, because “almost all of its traffic originates abroad, so it can be serviced by airplanes based in other countries of the European Union (EU), without the high costs and inefficiency resulting from basing airplanes and crew in the archipelago during the period from

November to March. “ The company said the very low cancellation rate of flights is due to the “great work of the great majority of Spanish pilots and cabin crew who have already confirmed that they will operate according to their scheduled schedule or volunteer to work on their days off, in order not to alter the travel plans of customers and their families in September. This way, they will avoid even more job losses and cuts in Spain this winter.” The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation says it is concerned about the effect of the base closures on Canary tourism, even though Ryanair insists flights will still be maintained. The authorities in the archipelago have already opened talks with other airlines if gaps have to be met.

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LESS FLIGHTS?

Hoteliers in pessimistic outlook for Canaries Hoteliers are forecasting a “very complicated” summer for the Canary Islands

CCORDING to one expert, the airlines have scheduled 6.9 million seats on international flights with the Canary Islands this summer, 417,000 less than last year. President of the Federation of Entrepreneurs of Hospitality and Tourism (FEHT) of Las Palmas, José María Mañaricua says the pessimistic expectations “are due to the significant decrease in sales of tourist packages.” In the coming months, he predicts, the fall in hotel prices will be accentuated and income will continue to be affected by holidaymakers who do choose the archipelago as their destination reducing the number of nights

they actually stay. The representative of FEHT Las Palmas insists that expectations remain “negative” despite the fact that airlines have revised their operations on the islands in recent weeks. The companies have programmed practically 10 million air seats on their regular routes with the archipelago this summer, 174,000 less than those offered in 2018, which means that the expected air capacity is still 1.7% below what was expected. This

forecast, the result of the last update of Promotur, Turismo de Canarias, points to companies have raised their offer by 104,000 seats in the last two months, when 278,000 fewer seats were predicted for this summer, and a fall of 2.7 % of air capacity. Specifically, the airlines have scheduled 6.9 million seats on regular flights between the Canary Islands and abroad, 417,000 less than last year (-5.7%). In March, the loss rose to 472,000 seats, according to canarias.7.es. In quantitative terms, Gran Canaria has seen the greatest

reduction in its regular air capacity from abroad: the airlines add an offer of just over 1.6 million seats on international flights, 236,428 less than last summer last year, which implies a 12.7% yearon-year cut. In March this year, the difference rose to 265,000 seats, which implies that in two months almost 29,000 seats have been recovered. Fuerteventura loses almost 200,000 airplanes this summer from foreign emitters (-16.4%); and Lanzarote has 28,000 fewer seats (-1.9%). Tenerife bucks the trend by winning 77,000 air seats this summer (+ 1.4%)

Arona to launch Thief identified by fourth asphalting pictures on mobile plan PRIORITY ROADS

TOURIST HURT

ATIONAL Police arrested a 23-year-old man, with a police record, for a crime of robbery with violence committed in the leisure area of Adeje. The events occurred at dawn when a young man approached two women. With the purpose of gaining the trust of the two tourists, he even photographed and recorded videos with them, using the mobile phone of one of the two. At one point, when the three of them were sitting, he yanked a gold chain that one of the tourists was wearing, causing

her to fall to the ground. Immediately afterwards, he began to ask menacingly for the images, which could identify him, but the shouts of the two tourists requesting help dissuaded him and he fled. Police were able to trace the man because of the pictures on the mobile. The woman whose necklace was stolen was treated for injuries at a local health centre.

BOY’S ACTIONS

Mystery motive behind stabbing

OLICE have been investigating a dramatic incident in the south of Tenerife when a British boy, 15, stabbed his parents and then threw himself down a ravine.

The teenager was rushed to hospital in a very serious condition. His mother and father, also British, were also taken to hospital with varying degrees of injury inflicted by a knife. Police haven’t given an update about the attack which happened about ten days ago so it is not known how the trio are or whether charges were made. The incident happened in Costa Adeje near the bus station in Playa de las Americas. Police described the attack as very violent. They were treating it as a case of family domestic violence and the mental state of the teenager is believed to have contributed. The family ls understood to be resident in Tenerife rather than on holiday.

RONA has opened the process to carry out the fourth Asphalting Plan in just over four years, continuing with the improvement works on the most deteriorated streets and roads. The work will be carried out in three phases that will involve an investment of 961,113 euros. So far, 155 routes have been rehabilitated, with a total of 2.7 million euros. The new tender will take place in three lots, two of them with more than 300,000 euros and a final set of almost 200,000 euros, which represents a total of 961,113 euros. It will involve more than 45 streets and roads of different population centres, within the framework of the #AronaAvanza programme, promoted by the government group, led by the Mayor of Arona José Julián Mena . Sr. Mena said: “We are fulfilling what was promised. We work to mobilise all the necessar y resources that make possible a broad asphalting programme, to improve our streets, roads and public spaces, establishing

priorities for roads that present worse circumstances, according to the technical reports. It is a planning process that began more than four years ago and that continues with the purpose of getting a totally renovated municipality. ” Councillor of works and contracting Leopoldo Díaz said: “At this moment we continue with the rehabilitation of the asphalt pavement in some areas, the last one in the Juan Carlos I avenue of Los Cristianos, so we have not stopped working to move forward with the established plan. For us, the improvement of the public environment is a priority and in it is the rehabilitation of our streets. We are taking another step in improving our municipality. ”

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MODERNISATION PLAN

FALSE IDENTITIES

Three arrested Assurances over Playa on Cork plane San Juan improvements T A

HREE young people, aged between 18 and 20, were arrested for trying to board a plane with a false identity at the Reina Sofía airport, in the south of Tenerife.

SSURANCES have been given about the finalisation of works in Playa San Juan.

On September 2nd, a meeting was held between island councillor for land planning, historical heritage and tourism, José Gregorio Martín Plata, the Mayor of Guía de Isora, Josefa Mesa Mora and representatives of the businesses affected by the first phase of the modernisation works on Avenida de El Emigrante. It was assured that within the new few days after the meeting, the work in the planters would be finished and the new lighting ready. The avenue would be open to vehicle traffic, although the final asphalt layer will not be applied until the old pumping station has been dismantled to prevent the new surface from being damaged. For this reason there would also be traffic cuts. Next, the pedestrian zone and access to the new viewpoint will be enabled (where completely renovated

street furniture will be installed) and the new pumping station will also be operational during the test period. Sr. Mesa positively valued the meeting in which “we have specified deadlines, and we have obtained a firm commitment from the construction management, after weeks of intense work to comply with the needs of the businessmen and women of the zone.” Councilor for urban planning, Eduardo González explained that “repairs are already underway in the commercial area directly affected by the works” and recalled that the initial delay in the works (they had to be completed on August 12) was due to last minute improvements in the pumping system, which was subsequently accumulated by the partial break due to the San Juan Beach parties. This first phase will give the

The drama happened during boarding of a flight to Cork, Ireland. Airline staff called in the police as they had observed anomalies in the Greek identity cards used by three Albanian passengers who intended to board the plane. The national police, after inspecting the different documents, agreed and after interviewing the youths, did not obtain logical answers regarding the use of the Greek language or their places of origin and residence in the Mediterranean country , of which they were supposedly nationals. In the end, the statement added, the three men voluntarily provided their Albanian passports to national agents that were hidden among their belongings.

Man falls to death near tunnels promenade an opening to the sea. Also a tiered area, a permanent stage in the port area and an improvement in the access ramp to the dike. Once the work is finished, there will be many more shadow areas and a bike path

will be created. All this within the policy of the council to recover and improve the coast of the municipality, specifically in an area that was becoming outdated and whose business fabric will be strongly reinforced with this action.

man died after falling from a height of 156 metres in Garachico.

The recovery of the body was a complex and laborious task because of the landscape of the area. The victim, aged 64, was a well known person in the locality. The events occurred in the area of El Guincho, between the two tunnels before reaching Garachico from Icod de los Vinos. Several resources went to the place, such as the helicopter of the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES), Local Police and civil guards.

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Forest fire may have been started by manure

HE Civil Guard is investigating a 73-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman who, apparently, caused a forest fire last August that affected 1.45 hectares of the upper area of San Miguel de Abona, in Tenerife, after “accumulating a significant amount of manure”. It has not been specified whether the manure and debris was set alight or spontaneously combusted. Both are residents of the town of San Miguel de Abona. The events occurred on August 18th at 4.45pm when the forest fire started in the upper area of San Miguel de Abona, specifically between the Frontón, Vilaflor, and Montaña Colorada, called Barranco del Bucio , the Civil Guard said in a statement. Various emergency personnel, firefighting brigades, local police officers from different locations, a helicopter, motor pumps of the Brifor,

SHOCKING TRAGEDY

Woman’s violent death is followed by ex-partner’s suicide

as well as various units of the Civil Guard were displaced. Some, 14,500 square metres (1.45 hectares) of ravine vegetation and some pines were affected. The Civil Guard said the fire did not occur near population centres, so only two people had to be evicted, precisely the two investigated, who were in a tool room. The origin of the fire, according to the Civil Guard, may be related to a significant accumulation of manure with plant debris in the area, without complying with the legal requirements for it.

Arrest for violent robberies

HE National Police arrested a 33-year-old man, with 34 records, as the alleged perpetrator of two violent robberies of tourists in Adeje and Arona. In one case, the defendant punched a man who was taking a photo in Costa Adeje and stole the mobile phone from his hands. When chasing his assailant, the tourist tripped, hit his head when he fell to the ground and suffered a head injury. He needed hospital treatment. The man also stole a bag from a woman in Las Américas.

NOTHER case of fatal domestic violence, followed by the suicide of the alleged agressor, has shocked La Laguna and the rest of the Canaries as authorities vow to “do something about this scourge”.

The victim, a 54-year-old woman known as Conchi, was found dead in her home in La Laguna and her ex-partner was later discovered hanged. The delegate of the Government of the Canary Islands, Juan Salvador León confirmed the woman’s death was the result of an external violent act. He also confirmed that the man had three complaints of ill-treatment of other women, but none filed by the victim in this case, with whom he no longer had a romantic relationship. Spanish newspapers are reporting that the man had previously issued threats about taking his own life unless the woman stayed with him. She had died several days before she was found and it’s estimated that her partner took his own life the following day. The woman had received numerous injuries, including blows and bruises, and had apparently been strangled. Toxicological tests were also carried out to see if the woman had been poisoned. Both La Laguna council and Tenerife Cabildo held a two minutes’ silence, with the Mayor of La Laguna Luis Yeray Gutiérrez voicing his total rejection of domestic violence, calling it a “social scourge”. He said that he will work “jointly” in the corporation and with other administrations to improve resources and try to “end once and for all” gender violence. President of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Martín, acknowledged that there was “clear evidence” of sexist violence and stressed that we must “reflect on what is happening” because “much remains to be done.” In Spain this year, 41 women have been killed by their partners or ex-partners and 1,016 since these murders began to be registered in 2003.

Arona shows its support for cancer patients

GRANT RENEWED

RONA council has renewed a grant of 18,000 euros for the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).

This guarantees another year for the comprehensive care and prevention programme for patients and families in the municipality, continuing with the service at calle Montaña Chica, number 4, Los Cristianos (telephone service through the telephone numbers 922096845 and 642914927). Health councillor, Pura

Martín has met with the provincial president of AECC, Andrés Orozco, and the regional president of the South of Tenerife, Inés Grillo, to carry out the signing of the grant of this project that started in 2017. The service offers psychological advice on specific issues of diagnostic process, treatment or recovery,

return to daily life, adaptation to the after-math of the disease, therapeutic support and the necessary adaptations in the case of permanent, long-term or death. It is a complete programme of support for patients and families that also includes the transport service, which facilitates the transfer of patients from the municipality to the Canarias University Hospital and the Candelaria University Hospital. Given the high percentage of

the affected population and the threat it poses to health, with repercussions in all spheres of life, the AECC has carried out a study that shows that in the initial approach to addressing the disease process is fundamental psychological attention. For the municipality of Arona, improving the quality of life of people is a priority, so maintaining a programme of this type is essential for the municipality.

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THREE YEARS

UK pensions paid to expats will rise, government pledges

NO BURNING

Cabildo to get rid of “cemetery of tyres” after 15 years

HE UK government has announced that it will continue to uprate the UK State Pension paid to people living in the EU each year for the next three years. The UK State Pension has already been uprated in the EU for the year April 2019 to March 2020. The government has now committed to uprating the UK State Pension paid to those living in the EU each year until March 2023, in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. The government plans to negotiate an agreement with the EU to make sure UK State Pensions for those living in the EU will continue to be uprated in the longer term. The UK basic and new State Pension is uprated by either 2.5%, average wage growth or by prices growth as measured by the Consumer Price Index – whichever is highest. There is no need for individuals to take any action unless your circumstances change between now and 31

October, in which case you should contact the office that pays your pension/benefit to let them know. Information on pensions can be found at www.gov.uk/brexit-pensions. British Consul Charmaine Arbouin said: “From the many outreach events that we have held across Spain and the Facebook live sessions that we’ve done for UK nationals, we know that the uprating of pensions is an issue of great concern to many people living here, so I hope that the news will provide reassurance that their pensions will continue to rise.” For the latest information on how Brexit will affect UK nationals and the actions you need to take, do visit gov.uk/ brexit, sign up for email alerts to the Living in Spain guide on gov.uk and follow Brits in Spain on Facebook.” Advice for UK nationals

Arona offers 20 courses

ENERIFE Cabildo has declared war on a “cemetery of tyres” blotting the landscape.

living in Spain, including on pensions, can be found at:

ENTRIES OPEN

RONA council has opened the registration period for the season of autumn courses and workshops.

In total 20 activities are being offered, including dance classes, phytotherapy, photography, Asian massage modalities, painting, language courses and sewing workshops. The programme of courses and workshops is aimed at all the public and ages. There is also vegan and vegetarian cuisine, Latin dances, modern dance, Taiwanese, painting, zumba, as well as language courses : English, German, Spanish for foreigners and Italian, in addition to patchwork, traditional costumes and dressmaking. Registration is open for all modalities and information can be found in the “Courses and workshops” section of the municipal portal www.arona.org/cultura. In addition, it can be requested at 922 757 023, 922 757 006 or by calling 010 and, in person, at the Cultural offices of the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre, from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. : 00 hours and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Man injures leg in beach fall

56-year-old man had to be rescued after a fall on a beach in the north of Tenerife.

The accident happened at Playa el Bollullo in La Orotava just after noon. The 112 service received a call to say the man needed health care as he had injured a leg. Tenerife firefighters, the Canary Emergency Service and local police all attended. Because the area was difficult to access, firefighters reached him first and then transferred him to the waiting ambulance. He was then taken to hospital for treatment to his injury which was described as moderate.

As part of its bid for sustainability and the fight against climate change, the authority says is intends within the next six months to get rid of around 7,826.38 tons of unused tyres that have accumulated between the years 2001 and 2006 in the Tenerife Environmental Complex and “represent an historical environmental problem for the island”. Department head, Javier Rodríguez Medina presented the award of the contract of services for the removal and subsequent treatment of this waste collected in the insular enclosure. Cabildo president, Pedro Martin said the images “speak for themselves” and estimates there are more than one million accumulated tyres which, if lined up, would go around the perimeter of Tenerife twice. The works to eliminate this

waste responsibly have been awarded, through ordinary processing and open procedure, to the GESCANEUS, SL. The contract has a budget of 2,117,114.05 euros and six months of execution. The Cabildo has advocated the treatment of disused tyres to prevent incineration, a practice that can lead to environmental catastrophes like the one that happened last year in Seseña, Castilla-La Mancha. “It’s a real danger,” said Sr. Martin “The combustion of the material would cause a cloud of tremendously toxic smoke.” This measure fulfills the commitment acquired by the PSOE in the previous legislature in which the then Minister of Environment of the Cabildo de Tenerife, José Antonio Valbuena, started the way to manage this type of waste accumulated in the Arico complex.

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TWO ARRESTS

Police find cannabis farm in ravine

WO people have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm in a ravine.

The Local Police of Guía de Isora began an investigation in the Ramallo ravine area, detecting the irregular presence of booths next to a farm. On visiting the site, they found a greenhouse with a cultivation of marijuana plants inside, so they proceeded to act in coordination with the Civil Guard of the Playa San Juan station. Four people were identified inside the farm and two of them have been charged with a crime against public health. Agents seized 46 marijuana plants.

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Students delve into the history of south Tenerife A group of students have developed a project of service to the community with the aim of recovering the history of southern Tenerife.

Their task is based on creating awareness, making young people connect with other generations. The work, which has the collaboration of Arona council, has been selected among the top 25 of the archipelago by the Canary University Agency for Quality Education and Educational Evaluation for the improvement of the Community. “Tajeas: channeling of life” is the title of the project. The agarics or tajeas, as they are popularly known, drove the water from the summit to the plantain and tomato farms of the coast. Students follow the principles of Service-Learning, which is the application of an innovative methodology that is based on students transcending the classroom to provide a service to the community and develop social skills that allow them to connect with the environment and the story. During the process, the participants had to establish contact with older people, delving into the customs and knowing why there are the tajeas, what they were used for and the importance they had for the society of the time, since water was essential for population development Through documentation, photos and maps, students have been able to reconstruct this part of the heritage that for many was totally unknown. As stated by the coordinating professor of the project, María del Cristo Álvarez, “the students have researched and learned the reason for the tajeas, but they have also approached the people who lived this part of history.”

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LAND ALLOCATION

Arona aims for first new planning blueprint since 1992

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RONA council says it wants to make “territorial planning” a priority in the municipality after working with a blueprint which is 27 years old and out-of-date. The authority wants to look at all areas and plots of land to decide what can or cannot be done with them, as well as speeding up planning procedures. And planning councillor, Luis García insists: “The area of urban planning must be at the service of citizens to solve their present and future problems, otherwise we would not be doing our job well.” The council is hoping to process approval of its new General Management Plan in 2020 which will allow it to “plan in an orderly and rigorous way the future of the municipality”. The current document relates to 1992 and, according to the council, “does not conform to the current reality”. Previous revisions have been subject to court challenges but it is hoped the revision will be accepted. “This new document is essential for Arona to move in the right direction and with a strategic future that helps solve the urban problems of the municipality,” says the council. Arona wants to become a destination of interest for investors and promoters, in turn providing employment opportunities for the local population and economic synergies for companies in

the municipality. The Mayor, Jose Julián Mena said: “The General Plan will position the municipality again, as a pioneer in territorial planning, in real sustainability of all its resources, in present and future opportunities for the population as a space for development for all people.” Work on the new document began in 2018 and will end in 2020, at which time processing will begin for its approval. The council says that in years gone by, there was “zero” planning but now residents are being involved as their views were invited in a web questionnaire. It is also planned to create its own envrionmental body so public and private documents can be processed “in house” at greater speed without the need to send them to higher authorities.

ORE than 400 people, including authorities, businessmen and women, managers and experts from the tourism field around the world will gather from November 13 to 17 in Tenerife to discuss the main challenges facing the sector today and in the coming years.

Puerto de la Cruz will host one of the most important events of the tourism sector, the V International Congress of Tourism Quality, organised by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality. The fifth edition of this congress was presented at a press conference held at Lago Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz. In it, the President of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Martín, participated; the General Director of Tourism Planning and Promotion of the Canary Islands Government, Ciprián Rivas; the Mayor of

Puerto de la Cruz, Marco González and the General Director of the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE), Fernando Fraile. The Director General of the ICTE, Fernando Fraile, highlighted the importance of this event that has been held five times, three in Spain and

SWIFT ACTION

Fire destroys vehicles

motorcycle was incinerated by a fire outside a shopping centre in Santa Cruz which also badly damaged an adjacent car.

Local firefighters were called out to deal with the incident outside the Centro Comercial Yumbo. Their swift action prevented further damage but the back of the car near the motorbike was severely burnt and a container for the collection of glass also destroyed.

one in Colombia, bringing together hundreds of congressmen among which are the greatest experts in the sector to analyse trends in the field of tourist quality. He also stressed that for the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality, it is a unique opportunity to show the differentiating element of Spanish tourism, the Q Mark, the hallmark that symbolises the commitment of this sector for certified quality and demonstrates the effectiveness of the public-private collaboration. The General Director of Tourism of the Government of the Canary Islands, Ciprián Rivas, stressed for his part that “the Ministr y of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has as one of its aims to enhance and develop processes in which tourism quality is the strategic element. The Canary Islands have been an avant-garde community and want to continue being so, so it is very positive that the ICTE agreed to hold its V International Congress on Tourism Quality in our community. ” The Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Marco González, stressed the municipal commitment

to the development of new strategies to boost tourism quality, “working side by side, between public administrations and with the private sector. We are very aware that this commitment to improving competitiveness is nonnegotiable for the key sector of the Puerto economy.” Pedro Martín said he was delighted the island has been chosen for “an event marked by Tourism, and more specifically, for tourism linked to quality.” “Tenerife is a world leader in the sector, without a doubt. And the goal is to continue to be so through the ‘Q’ of quality born precisely here, in Puerto de la Cruz,” he said. “Improving in tourism does not mean bringing more tourists than a limited and idyllic territory like this can support, but offering a service, a complementary offer and some products that leave an image in your memory that will bring you back. ”. He added: “Puerto de la Cruz is a symbol of the tourist embryo of our country, but also of a present and a future linked to the quality offer that will be reflected in the November Congress.”

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A Laguna council is supporting a claim by residents to reopen the Bajamar pass at the Neptune Hotel.

The Mayor, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez and urban planning councillor, Santiago Pérez met with representatives and businessmen who demand access to the coast. They visited the surroundings of the Neptune Hotel in Bajamar, where they held a meeting with representatives of the Neighborhood Association, businessmen and women from the area, the Canary Federation Surf and residents affected by the closure of the old access road to the coast. The representatives voiced their concern and uncertainty about the situation as the closure deprives dozens of people who use this road daily,

while other alternatives involve a security risk because the route is much longer and runs under the cliff. Both councillors said their aim is to restore the path, leaving dialogue with the hotel open. The council is currently studying the legal basis to recover the route ex officio, an action that would be almost immediate. In this sense, the corporation will exercise all the powers and obligations that legally correspond to it. For now, the property will be required to avoid blocking the path with material or debris from the works that are being carried out on the property.

married couple aged 35 and 36 have been arrested for selling marijuana from a cannabis club in Tenerife.

Police found 1.7 kilograms of dried and prepared marijuana buds in premises in Santa Cruz. The man and woman face prosecution for a crime against public health. Police began investigating in June following suspicions that the premises were being used to commit crimes related to the sale of narcotic substances. Officers saw a constant stream of people visiting the association with the purpose, presumably, of consuming or acquiring narcotic substances. The investigation culminated with a raid on the premises occupied by the association, finding and intervening 1.7 kilograms of marijuana buds, dried and prepared for immediate sale, as well as different tools intended to facilitate it. The detainees, a couple who ran the cannabis club, allegedly used the association to commit the crimes that were investigated by the national police.

Police probe as man, 23, dies in attack

N investigation is ongoing after a 23-yearold Rhyl man died in hospital in Tenerife after an attack in Playa de las Américas.

Two men were later arrested by the police although no further details have been given. Michael Lewis, also known as Liam Boland or ‘Brillo’ to his friends, died on Thursday, August 22 at La Candelaria hospital. Speaking to his local paper, The Journal, his aunt Karen Hughes said: “Michael was just in the wrong place at the wrong time and now has been

taken away from his family. We still haven’t got much detail about what happened but we know he was attacked randomly in the street when he went to get some food. He didn’t have a bad bone in his body, he was always the person to step back and walk away. It’s a total waste of a life.” A fundraising appeal to bring his body back home to Rhyl was launched on Gofundme.

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F you have not yet made your reservation for our next lunch on Tuesday September 17th at the Hotel Masaru in La Paz please do so by contacting Maureen or Jean (Telephone numbers below). This is one of our most popular venues, and you are sure to enjoy the excellent buffet lunch (including wine and water), the friendly staff, and, of course the chance to win a prize from our customary raffle - all in aid of the local charities which we support who are so appreciative of our help.The price price is 16.50 euros, and the time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. All are welcome - do come and join us.

Our future lunches are as follows : On Tuesday 1st October there will be one of our customary Coach Trips to the South of the island. Everyone is welcome.

The price is 10 euros for the coach and everyone is welcome to join us. We will be calling at El Medano, when after a two hour stay we will proceed to Iceland for you to stock up on your goodies ! The coach will leave from outside the Botanical Gardens in La Paz at 11.30 a.m, but please arrive by 11.00a.m. On Tuesday 22nd October there will be a lunch at the Restaurant El Padrino in La Paz. The time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. and the price 20 euros for members. On Tuesday 11th November there will be a lunch at another of our popular destinations, the Restaurant Petit Los Angeles in Puerto. the time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. and the price to members 17 euros. We have arranged a Christmas Dinner on 10th December at the Mini Golf in La Paz . Details will be given in a later edition of the Tenerife News. For more information , or to book for any of these forthcoming events please contact Maureen on 922 341 979, or Jean on 922 384 809. You can also follow us on Facebook.

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The good news is that they make great family pets! They are loving, obedient and fun. There are many Podenco puppies at the refuge that all need good homes. Can you save one of these fantastic dogs? The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca is located off the TF1 motorway, about half way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/her new home. Call Rachel on 629 031 273.

This again shows the unbelievable cruelty that humans are capable of. We constantly strive to help the dogs abandoned here in Tenerife and to find them new loving homes, so please do come and visit us if you are interested in adopting a dog. Please never buy a dog when our refuge has over 200 gorgeous dogs that have been failed by their owners in such cruel and barbaric ways . All they want is food , love and in return they will be your most loyal loving friend unconditionally. Please do call the refuge on 664321219 or 602 463 242 between the hours of 8am -17.00 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, puppy milk,

ODENCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S are similar to greyhounds but slightly smaller. They are used as hunting dogs here in the Canary Islands and unfortunately are all too often mistreated, kept in terrible conditions and abandoned.

HIS poor little pup was found abandoned without its mum and we are feeding her every four hours to try to save her. blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, collars and leads. Iif you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.0017.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. The dogs especially enjoy a gentle walk down to the beach for a cooling paddle in the sea. So please do come and walk the dogs if you have some time to spare. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction. Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org.

OME and join us in weekly worship, a warm welcome awaits you at All Saints Church in Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Our services are as follows, Holy Communion on Sundays at 9.30am and 11am with a time for a get together after the 11am ser vice to meet, have a drink and chat with friends old and new. There is also a Service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10am.Taize worship will resume again fortnightly beginning on Thursday September 12th at 5.30pm and is a joint ser vice with the Lutheran Church. It is an international ser v i c e . Alternating weekly on a Wednesday with our Bible Study Group , we are now forming a Prayer Group, which will meet at 11.15am, after the Holy Communion Service and coffee. This will be run by our current locum Priest joining with John and Sylvia Stuart. Come and be with us as we meet in prayer and Christian fellowship. If you have any prayer request that you would like prayers for, these can be left in a box at the back of the church. The next meeting of the Prayer Group will be Wednesday September 18th and fortnightly from then on. Bible Study will continue under the guidance of our current locum priest. The next meeting will be 11th September at 11.15am. These always conclude in ver y interesting and lively discussions on a passage from the Bible . Another new venture for All Saints is the formation of a Beaver Scout Group for children from six years to eight years, great fun for your little ones to get together, meet new friends and enjoy the challenge of working towards obtaining their badges whilst enjoying it. Volunteers are also needed for Scout leaders and assistants. For more information please phone Cheryl Douglas on 635666343 or email cheryl67821@hotmail.com. On Sunday 15th September after the 11am Service we will be holding another of our popular Bring and Share lunches. This is open to visitors of our church to meet the congregation in an informal gathering and partake of lunch. Sunday October 6th after our Harvest Festival Service we are holding a Harvest lunch, tickets are 10

euros available from Ann Louise Minns after the 11am Sunday Services or by phoning our Churchwarden Wendy Sanderson on 922320978/ 605486792. Harvest Festival is a time when the church looks magnificent bedecked with flowers and produce for the poor donated by the children of the local British schools for which we are truly grateful. Rayco, our church organist holds what he terms as a vocal techic workshop about philosophy every Tuesday in the church at 8pm. For more information on this singing group please phone Rayco on 699649454. Last but by no means least our famous Car Boots begin again on Saturday October 5th with a new undertaking especially geared at the younger members of our community . The Rainbow Club is being created at our Car Boots, for children aged five years to 12 years. It will be held inside the church and will involve lots of activities for children such as crafting, puzzles, colouring etc. It will all be based on Bible themes, the 5 graces, BIble stories, with the rainbow as a bridge to God. Give it a try. I am sure your children will enjoy it whilst you wander around the Car Boot Stalls knowing they are having fun and being well looked after and entertained. Refreshments are available as well making this a great day out for all the family. As All Saints Church is currently in an interregnum. Our locum priest until the 4th October is Reverend Ronald Corne who hails from Winchester. For queries please phone Reverend Ronald on 922384038 or the Churchwarden Wendy Sanderson on 922320978 /605486792.

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HE new Marvel movie “The Eternals”, which is scheduled to be shot from November in Lanzarote, will need an impact study to start filming as it will be done in three areas affected by environmental protection.

PANISH police have dismantled a people-smuggling gang which used airports in the Canaries, including Tenerife, to get Chinese migrants into the UK for 30,000 euros each. The operation was based in Valencia where expert forgers drew up false documents and passports to use at the airports of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona. Three people have been arrested and so far, 40 victims have been identified, each paying the criminal group 30,000 euros. “The investigation began when several of the victims reported a criminal organisation that allegedly engaged in irregular immigration of Chinese citizens,” said a spokesman for the Spanish police. “These citizens travelled from their country of origin to the United Kingdom or Ireland, making use of forged documents of different nationalities of Asian countries and using European airports. “ The route most used was from China to Valencia where they were hidden in a house for several days waiting to continue their trip to the United Kingdom. Sometimes they were transferred to other Spanish airports with direct flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland to avoid suspicion. “The 40 victims of Chinese nationality were captured in their country of origin,” said the spokesman. “Upon arrival in Spain, the organisation provided them with accommodation

until the falsified documentation for travel was prepared. For the entire trip (plane tickets, false documentation, accommodation and maintenance) they were charged 30,000 euros.” The three ring-leaders arrested in Valencia were all Chinese. They face charges of

belonging to a criminal organisation, documentary falsification and irregular immigration. Searches revealed 50 Asian passports of different nationalities (Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Macao and Hong Kong), 13 identity cards of the People’s

Republic of China, two identity cards of South Korea, nine blank Nepal visa cards, 21 bank cards from different banking entities, 660 euros in cash, 3,698 yuan, several mobile phones, a tablet, a laptop, a printer and various supplies and material to forge documents.

The Cabildo de Lanzarote has issued a resolution requiring the producer to undergo a simplified environmental impact assessment. Filming would take place in three areas of the island between November 2nd and 13th, mainly at the Charco de Los Clicos and at Las Barcas beach but also around the Cuervo Volcano and Rodeo Mountain in Yaiza As the resolution points out, filming “can significantly, directly or indirectly, affect the conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 Network”. The Cabildo believes that filming “can mean a transformation, alteration or modification of the natural environment that can modify the physical and biotic reality.” The resolution responds to the request for an impact report on the protected natural areas requested from the Cabildo’s Environment Service after the request for permission by the producer Sur Film Canarias for filming of “Sack Lunch” which according to some cinema websites is the fake title used for the new Marvel movie to avoid the leak of its real name.

The film stars Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani. It is already being shot at the Pinewood studios in London and will also be filmed in Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. According to the production plan, there would be several teams on the island, with vehicles, drones and a helicopter. A complete set would be placed, with portable toilets and generator sets. The technical and artistic team is expected to reach 300 people at its maximum activity levels. The filming locations are within the limits of the protected areas of the Canary Network of Natural Areas, such as the Natural Park of Los Volcanes and the Protected Landscape of La Geria, and the Natura 2000 Network (ZEPA La Geria, ZEPA Marine Strait of La Bocayna and ZEC Los Volcanes), as well as within protected areas such as the Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve and the UNESCO World Geopark Lanzarote and Chinijo Archipelago, considered areas protected by international instruments.

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Police detect “Rivotril mafia gangs” in Canaries

ATIONAL Police have opened an investigation in the islands for the alleged illicit trafficking of the “panic disorder” drug Rivotril.

The alert was raised by different pharmacies in the Canaries which had detected several attempts to buy the tranquilliser with counterfeit

prescriptions. The fraud was easily detectable as the document was littered with spelling mistakes. Police are investigating two

aspects that could be considered a crime: documentar y falsehood and traffic on the black market. The Ministry of Health of the Canar y Islands Government said it was aware of this fact and warned that this substance “is sold on the black market as a drug of abuse.” Other investigations by the National Police have confirmed the existence of “Rivotril mafias” operating in other autonomous communities, such as Madrid and Murcia. These criminal networks operate by first buying the drug at a reduced price in Spanish pharmacies specifically at 1.08 euros - and then reselling them in Morocco for “between 200 and 300 euros,” according to the Civil Guard. There the medicine is mixed with hashish to form a

new drug, the karkubi. Each karkubi tablet is sold at 20 dirhams (2 euros). Doctors stress that Rivotril is clonazepam, that is, a psychotropic substance of the benzodiazepine family. Benzodiazepines are among the favourite drugs for young people in the Canaries, just behind marijuana and alcohol. In recent years, it has warned of the growth of the consumption of this sub-

stance in Spain, which also causes dependence and has to be prescribed with great care by medical professionals. Since May this year, experts have been warning about the black market that is being generated in the Canar y Islands around benzodiazepines. However, so far, they only had evidence that Tranquimazín was being resold.

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65-year-old man died after falling from the top of an industrial building in Gran Canaria.

Police have been investigating the circumstances and it has not been revealed if the victim had been working on the roof. The incident happened just before 2pm in the Polígono Industrial San Isidro in the municipality of Gáldar. The Canary Emergency Service attended, together with a doctor and nurse from a local health centre, the police and Civil Guard. A spokesman for 112 said: “The Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Canary Islands Government received an alert informing of the fall of a person from the top of a warehouse of the industrial estate to the public road. 1-1-2 immediately activated the necessary emergency resources. Upon arrival at the site, doctors could only confirm his death.”

EOPLE may moan about the hospitals in Spain as much as they do in the UK but according to a new survey, the health service in the Canaries isn’t faring too badly.

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands says that, according to the results of the Hospital Discharge Satisfaction Survey, users admitted during 2018 valued with an average of 8.62 points the care received in the hospitals of the Canary Service of Health. The sample collected for this global study of the public hospitals of the Canar y Islands was 3,463 users, of which 54.80 percent were women and 45.20 percent men and the largest number of individuals was in the age group of 50 to 69 years. Of the total number of patients, 54.79 percent had an admission of less than 5 days, 30.60 percent between 6 and 14 days and 14.70 percent were admitted for 15 days or more.97.50 percent of respondents were satisfied with the medical care received during admission, 98 percent with nursing assistance, 96.90 with administrative staff, 97.60 by caretakers and 96.40 by the cleaning staff. In addition, 78.70 percent of users said they knew the name of their doctor in the hospital, 94.60 percent that plant staff addressed him by name and that in 98.40 percent of the cases the patient’s privacy was respected. Of the responents, 95.40

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percent valued the information offered on the evolution of their disease and the tests they did and 96.70 percent said they were informed about and asked for their consent for the performance of such tests. Everyone said they had time to read, understand and sign this consent. On the other hand, 96.90 percent of users said they received adequate information about the care and treatment they should follow at home. Likewise, 68.60 percent of the respondents said that they were informed about the Patients’ Rights and Duties Letter and 81.30 percent highlighted the information on the operation of the plant, schedules and visits. In addition, 86.90 percent felt that the hospital was well signposted.

Some 92.80 per cent of the users highlighted the cleanliness of the room, 84.60 per cent were comfortable in terms of ringing noises, voices and doors, and 87.80 per cent with the noises from works and machinery. Regarding the characteristics of the food, respondents valued at 82 percent its temperature, 76.10 percent highlighted its variety and 76 percent its quality. 93.40 percent of the patients surveyed said they had received information about the benefits of breastfeeding and 92.70 percent about newborn care. In addition, 96 percent of the users were satisfied with the attention received in the delivery room. “The objective of this survey is to know the evaluation carried out by the users of the SCS hospitals and measure the quality of their activity, as

well as the satisfaction of the population served in the public hospitals of the archipelago,” said a health service spokesman.

The crew issued an alert for immediate help at the airport due to a person on board who was suffering a heart problem. The plane was given priority landing with its approach cut to the minimum whilst a medical crew was mobilised on the ground. The subsequent condition of the passenger involved was not revealed.

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Three arrested after “stoning” incident

ATIONAL Police officers arrested a 47-year-old woman and two men of 37 and 61 for alleged crimes of threats and damage by insulting, stoning the house and damaging a woman’s car in the Casablanca district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The victim herself called 091 to report that several individuals had thrown large stones into her home, fracturing several windows and damaging the blinds that protected them. She said that the same individuals had insulted her and threatened her with death, then went to her car, which was parked in the vicinity, and caused damages . With the physical characteristics provided by the victim, the agents located in the immediate vicinity two men and one woman, who were finally arrested as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of threats and damages.

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Canary Government pledges to fight effects of global warming on the islands T HE Canary Government has declared a state of climatic emergency in the islands. This does not mean Mount Teide is about to erupt or the sun is getting too hot or that the heavens are about to open in biblical proportions. What it does signify, however, is a firm commitment to recognising the effects of global warming and the need to do something about it. In technical terms, this agreement will allow processing of the Canary Islands’ Climate Change Law and the Canary Action Plan for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals. Director of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Fight against Climate Change and Territorial Planning, José Antonio Valbuena said of the declaration: “It’s a fundamental tool for the future of biodiversity, ecosystems, the economy and future generations of the Canary Islands.” The draft Law encompasses objectives such as achieving full 100% renewable electric self-consumption, implementing carbon absorp-

tion mechanisms in the physical means of the Canary Islands (marine, terrestrial and atmospheric), reducing energy demand to sustainable values, promoting the increase of energy efficiency, support research on climate change and create educational and information spaces for the population about these areas of action. “This Law on Climate Change will also favour the creation of green economy and employment, a niche of job opportunities still to be explored in the Canary Islands and that should undergo significant development throughout this term,” added Sr. Valbuena. The future Canarian Climate Change Law, compatible with the one promoted by the Government of Spain, will have the broad consensus of the Canarian society and the

scientific community, in addition to the participation of the seven island councils and the 88 municipalities of the islands. In this way, effective policies to adapt to the impacts and mitigation of greenhouse gases (GHG) can be implemented. In parallel, the Canar y Islands Government also agreed, through the Declaration of Climate Emergency in the Canary Islands, to approve the Canary Action Plan for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals. This declaration also provides for establishing the necessary political, regulatory and resource commitments to stop the loss of biodiversity and restore ecosystems; achieve a zero waste policy through consumption and the circular economy; support management focused on the recovery of fertile land and the brake on erosion, and on aquifers and improving efficiency in water cycle management; advance local and local economy models that promote

ecological and local food, forestry, agriculture and livestock sovereignty; regulate fishing to ensure the sustainability of the activity; establish and strengthen collaborative programmes

with Africa in mitigation and fight against climate change, and adopt different administrative simplification measures to achieve the objectives defined in the agreement. The Canarian Executive

sayas global warming will seriously affect the island and coastal territories of the entire planet and have a real impact on the Canaries because of the high level of GHG emissions registered in the archipelago.

In addition, a commission will be created to monitor these projects between the Cabildo and the Canar y Islands Government. Jacobo Medina thanked the councillor’s commitment, “a commitment that was acquired at the time and that remained to be done.” The vice president thanked the current Canary-State highway agreement provides for an investment of 41,975,000 for Lanzarote, which includes, among others, the following

projects: Performances on the LZ-1 Arrecife-Órzola road. Improvement of access to Playa Honda. Construction of walls on the LZ-3. Duplication of the roadway of the LZ-40 road. Improvement of the LZ-2 and LZ-3 link at the airport. Execution of the “Los Olivos” roundabout at kilometer 14, of the LZ-2. New access to the Insular Hospital of Lanzarote.

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Lanzarote to tackle island’s “chronic mobility problems”

HE Canary Islands Government and the Cabildo will create a joint commission to solve the mobility and road problems of Lanzarote.

The Minister of Public Works, Transportation and Housing of the Canary Islands Government, Sebastián Franquis, was received by the president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, María Dolores Corujo and the Vice President of the Insular Institution, Jacobo Medina. During the meeting the chronic mobility

problems suffered by the island and all the possibilities to address them were addressed, giving special importance to the access to Playa Honda and the access to the Insular Hospital of Lanzarote. María Dolores Corujo showed her satisfaction regarding a meeting she hopes will be the first of many.

She said the recognition of the low level of investment in Lanzarote and the commitment of the Government to solve it is a “big step” in solving mobility and connectivity problems on the island. “There is a budget, there is legal coverage and political sensitivity towards Lanzarote,”

she said. Sebastián Franquis thanked the Cabildo for “sharing its vision regarding the future” to coordinate, plan and agree on ever ything related to the Road Agreement signed with the Government of Spain.

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MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR BREXIT, EXPATS IN SPAIN ARE URGED UK nationals who may struggle to complete their residency applications will be helped by measures announced by the UK Government

P to £3 million is being provided for organisations who will inform UK nationals who live in EU member states including Spain about the need to register as resident and support them as they complete their applications. The Government wants to support those who may find it harder to complete all the paperwork – focusing in particular on pensioners or disabled people, those living in remote areas or with mobility difficulties, and those needing assistance with language translation or interpretation. British Consul Charmaine Arbouin said: “The UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October and we want to help UK nationals living in Spain to be fully ready for Brexit, whatever the circumstances. This funding will ensure people get the support they need to protect

their residency rights and access to services.” Organisations working with people who might be affected and who might require additional support can apply for project funding from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office from 19 September at

gov.uk/fco. The fund’s programme team, based in London, will be running a series of webinars to provide bidders with a fuller understanding of the fund and an opportunity to ask questions on the bidding process. Interested organisa-tions can find further detail at https:// www.gov.uk/government/ news/3-million-grant-to-helpuk-nationals-in-eu-for-brexit. Organisations can also contact their nearest consulate for an initial conversation. Individuals wanting to access support with their residency applications will be able to contact those organisations who are

successful in their bid, once the funding has been awarded. Details of the providers for Spain will be published in due course. Meanwhile, UK nationals living in Spain should continue to prioritise registering as a resident by 31 October. Advice on residency for UK nationals living in Spain can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/ living-in-spain The appeal to “be prepared” was echoed by Tim Hemmings, Deputy Head of Mission to Spain, who visited the the Canary Islands from September 10th to 12th. He said: “ “As we approach 31 October, we want to provide as much clarity as we can for the 300,000-plus UK nationals living in Spain, including the many thousands who have made their home in the Canary Islands. There are a number of key steps British citizens need to take now if they haven’t

already: register for residency, check your access to healthcare, check your

passport validity and exchange UK driving licences for a Spanish one.”

CRIME SPREE

Beach thefts so common that police hand out survival boxes!

beach thief in Spain got more than he bargained for when he jumped into the sea to escape but two police officers swam after him!

The dramatic incident happened on the packed Barceloneta beach in Barcelona which has been plagued by robberies. More than 850 thefts have been reported so far this summer and on this occasion, holidaymakers signalled that they have had more than enough! The man, said to be “wellknown” to the police, had been intimidating tourists and caught the attention of officers with the Urban Guard. The suspect, described as “foreign”, tried to get away in the sea when he was given a warning but two agents jumped

in after him and continued their pursuit by swimming. Tourist on the beach packed the shore to watch the drama and broke out in applause when the man was eventually collared. The suspect was arrested for disobedience and resistance to authority and taken to the local police station. Crime has become such a problem on the beach that police have even organised “survival kits” for sunbathers who are robbed of their possessions! The pack contains flip-flops, a t-

shirt,shorts and a subway ticket. So far,, more than 170 have been distributed to victims of crime who usually fall asleep and don’t watch their belongings or are swimming in the sea when thieves strike. They return to find just a towel! The unit of beaches of the Urban Guard of Barcelona has arrested, to date, more than 140 people and charged 212 for the commission of criminal acts related to robberies and thefts recorded in the different beaches of the city. Officers patrol on foot but also with scooters, cars, bicycles and quads, in addition to two semi-rigid boats.

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TOUGH FINES

Raid on clandestine poker club prompts police warning

WORK AILMENTS

At the time of entry into the premises, the researchers identified 28 players who were placing bets. One of the identified, who served as a croupier, carried 1,750 euros at the time of registration, an amount that coincides with the number of players who were at the venue and the price set for registration. Taking into account the number of players and the penalties imposed for the offenses committed by the tournament against the legislation of the game, the amount of these could exceed 100,000 euros. Police raided the poker game after receiving a tip-off. Gambling is legally regulated by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambl-

ing, with the National Police who ensures that the game is safe and the players act in a responsible manner. To this end, there is the Gambling and Betting Control Service within the Central Unit against Specialised and Violent Crime of the Judicial Police General Police Station. Among its functions is the inspection of premises, gambling halls, casinos and bingos, as well as the coordination of such work throughout Spain. A minor can never enter one of these places or play. The sanction in Madrid, for example, for a minor detected in a place, playing, can reach 3,000 euros. And for the establishment where the child is playing, up to 9,000 euros.

EIGHT ATTACKS

Arsonist started fires so he could be a hero

OLICE on the Costa del Sol arrested a man who deliberately started eight fires along the coastline so he could become a hero by helping to combat the blaze afterwards! The arsonist went on a fireraising spree for eight weeks this summer, choosing diffferent locations in the holiday resort of Mijas, near Marbella. He was arrested as he tackled the final blaze in the prestigious area of Loma del Flamenco. Police say he started the fires by using something hot to ignite shrubland or simply throwing down a lighted cigarette. He then walked away but always returned shortly after to join in the firefighting operation and was present at all eight fires. The fires were started in Mijas between May 28th and July 13th, by which time the authorities had become suspicious and kept watch. On two separate days, he started two fires. The Loma del Flamenco

fire destroyed an area of 6.25 hectares and nearly spread to luxury homes. “Luckily, it was controlled thanks to the rapid and effective intervention of emergency team,” said a spokesman for the Andalusian government. Fire experts discovered it had been caused on purpose using a gas burner or something similar. “The detainee’s modus operandi was to cause the fires by direct application of a heat source, or by leaving a lit cigarette on thin, dry grass, “ said the spokesman. “Subsequently, the alleged arsonist left the scene but returned once the emergency services were there, collaborate with them by grabbing a hose.” Since the man’s arrest, there have been no international fires in Mijas.

SPAIN

Chambermaids walk out for two days in “successful strike” T

OLICE have issued a warning about illegal gambling after dismantling a clandestine club in which illegal poker tournaments were held in the Madrid town of San Sebastián de los Reyes.

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OURISTS in Ibiza were lobbied by hotel chambermaids as part of a twoday strike over pay and conditions, including a call for blood pressure and heart rate checks and machinery to move beds. Around 2,000 staff took part in the protest, going from hotel to hotel in numerous holiday resorts with placards, drums and whistles. It is the first time the chambermaids, known as “Kellys”, have gone on strike and unions say they are delighted by the response. Despite hotel management telling them a walk-out is not the way to solve their grievances, the chambermaids say they have been left with no choice. “We have asked employers to adjust the workload but they have refused completely,” said Rafa Sánchez, secretary of CGT union. “We also want independent studies to be done because those of the administration are not usually rigorous.” A last-ditch meeting with representatives of the hotels failed to reach any sort of agreement. The union says the health of the chambermaids should be checked with regard to their blood pressure, heart rate and how much energy they have to exert doing the job where industrial injuries such as bad backs and knees have recently been officially recognised. They also want the hotels to be forced into offering the workers accommodation. The Ibiza hotel association says there IS an ongoing study about the workload and the women have jumped the gun by calling a strike rather than waiting for its outcome. Spokesman Manuel Sendino said: “There is an ongoing study about the workload and you have to wait for it to end. They disqualify those studies, something that doesn’t make much sense.” They recognised the job was difficult and demanding but the workers had a choice of whether to do it or not. In any event, they didn’t understand why “there only seems to be a dispute in Ibiza” and not throughout the whole of Spain.

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Another spectator dies in bull run A

“BAN CALL”

NIMAL campaigners are once again calling for a ban on bull-runs and bull-fighting after yet another spectator was gored to death in a Spanish town.

This time, the victim was a 52-year-old man who suffered very severe injuries in a brutal attack which “sickened” witnesses. He was rushed to hospital with head and leg injuries but died in the operating theatre. The horrific incident happened on the final day of the fiestas of Cristo de l’Alcora in Castellón, a province in the northern part of the Valencian community. The town was celebrating the final day of its annual festivities known as the “Cristo de l’Alcora” and this was the third bull-run. The week had attracted thousands of people from Valencia and involved 18 bulls in total. Up until the fatal goring, there had only been one minor injury. Animal rights campaigners are again calling for a ban on such events with bulls, saying “this loss of life could have been avoided!” Another said: “No human being should be destroyed by an animal and no animal tortured for the entertainment of a few.”

MEAT PRODUCTS

Spain’s biggest ever outbreak of listeria prompts international alert

EALTH officials in Spain say they are doing all they can to investigate and control the serious outbreak of listeriosis detected in Andalusia and “will leave recriminations” until later.

Minister of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare, María Luisa Carcedo, say all national and EU protocols are in force and she has every confidence that they will work. Nearly 200 people have been affected so far in a number of regions, including Andalusia, Extremadura, Catalonia, Asturias and Aragón. Many other cases are still subject to confirmation but at the time of going to press, the outbreak was said to be “slowing down”. Two people have died, aged 90 and 74, but both had

other ailments. One of them was suffering from cancer. More thn 50 of those affected have had to spend time in hospital and pregnant women have been affected. The outbreak is the worst ever seen in Spain but health officials insist everything possible is being done. “Since August 16, the protocols of the national alert network and the EU have worked,” said the minister. “Spain is one of the most demanding countries in food security and outbreaks such as Andalusia should serve to further improve our action and response protocols.” The alert in Andalusia followed an outbreak of food poisoning caused by listeria and associated with the consumption of meat products of the La Mechá brand.

So far, there is no indication that the products have been distributed outside of Spain. The minister highlighted the importance of the cohesion, territorial cooperation and institutional loyalty in the management of food alerts such as that originated after the outbreak detected in Andalusia. “The main thing is to contain the outbreak and care for those affected. There will be time later to debug responsibilities, if any.” The French authorities notified on August 23, via the EU Early Warning and Response System, a confirmed case of listerioris in an English citizen, diagnosed in France and with a history of meat consumption in Seville days before. The company has voluntarily assumed the withdrawal of the

product from its customers and discontinued production. It is possible that some of the affected product is still available in Spain as it has a long expiry date so people have been put on alert, including tourists. Meantime, the Junta of Andalusia has defended its actions prior to and during the outbreak, saying it issued the alert four days before the confirmation of the first case. “We have always acted with maximum speed, at the time that the City of Seville provided us with the information,” said Jesus Aguirre, councillor for health. Listeriosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease. Healthy adults are likely to experience only mild infection, with flu-like symptoms or gastroenteritis

GERMANY ESCAPE

Terrorist suspect found hiding in Spain

terrorist suspect who was helping to plan an attack with kalashnikovs in Paris in 2016 has finally been arrested hiding in Spain.

National Police have detained E.M.A, a 25-year-old Moroccan, in the Alicante town of Elda for his alleged involvement in the crimes of document falsehood, tax fraud and fraud. In 2016, an investigation was launched into a structure of the DAESH external apparatus, which operated in Europe and whose main missions were to recruit new members for the organisation and plan attacks. Thus, the plot’s operational members had planned to carry out an attack with kalashnikovs on December 1, 2016 in Paris, which was thwarted thanks to the police action. During the development of this investigation, three people were identified, belonging to the DAESH external apparatus, which operated from Germany providing logistic support and false documentation to other terrorists, so that they could use it in their travels through Europe. Subsequently, in 2017 the German authorities carried out an operation in which two of the members of the logistic support group were arrested, although EMA managed to escape and fled from Germany, hiding and moving clandestinely through several countries, until arriving in Spain . “E.M.A intended to remain permanently in Spain and tried to go unnoticed. Thus, to avoid being detected, he took numerous security measures. However, the agents managed to follow in our country and stop him in the aforementioned town of the Spanish Levante, where he was hiding,” said a police spokesman.

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SPENDING UP

Spain still happy with tourism fortunes despite some dips S

PAIN received close on 48.1 million inbound tourists in the first seven months of the year, a 1.9% rise on the same period of 2018, while spending increased by 3.3% to 52.36 billion euros. These are the main figures from the Border Tourist Movements (FRONTUR) and Tourist Spending (EGATUR) surveys drawn up by the National Statistics Institute. State Secretary for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, considers “these figures to be ver y positive, particularly the increase posted in tourist spending, since it confirms the robust health of Spain as a destination and its ability to attract visitors and continue enhancing its profitability in an increasingly competitive environment.” In total, 9.9 million inbound tourists visited Spain in July, a 1.3% fall on July 2018.

However, spending totalled 11.98 billion euros, up 2%, with average daily spending amounting to 160 euros (up 4.9%).

Tourist arrivals

In the year to date, the main emitting markets were the United Kingdom (close to 10.5 million tourists and 1.6% down on the previous year), Germany (almost 6.6 million and up 2.2%) and France (more than 6.1 million and down 1.2%). Among the other emitting markets, there were noteworthy increases in tourists from the United States (up 14.2%), Russia (up 11.2%) and Portugal (up 10%). By national destination,

Catalonia received the highest number of inbound tourists (almost 11.3 million, a rise of 1.5%), followed by the Balearic Islands (close to 7.9 million, up 0.2%) and the Canary Islands (close to 7.6 million, down 3.5%) There was significant growth of 9.4% in the number of tourists to the region of Madrid to a total of almost 4.5 million.

Higher spending

From January to July, the main destination autonomous regions were Catalonia (12.35 billion euros, up 4.9%) the Canar y Islands (9.74 billion euros, up 1.1%), and the Balearic Islands (8.3 billion euros, up 2.1%). In terms of emitting markets, the United Kingdom totalled the highest tourist spending in the year

Defiant Benidorm warns Valencia against tourist tax

“FISCAL HELL”

ENIDORM is fighting controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax, saying it will make the resort unpopular and force holidaymakers elsewhere such as Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt.

City leaders have unanimously agreed to tell the Valencia government NOT to go ahead with the idea and plough locally-paid taxes into the destination instead. Hotel leaders say they only have decent facilities because of the money they have put into Benidorm and that they are being denied millions of euros for new investments. The resounding “no” to a tourist tax, which would cost holidaymakers between two euros and five euros a night if following the pattern of other destinations in Spain, was agreed by the city council at a special meeting. Councillors say the prospect of a nightly charge has been “a repetitive issue” in Valencia but it should not be contemplated. Spokeswoman for the local government (PP), Lourdes Caselles said: “A tax would worsen the tourist results of

Benidorm and the entire Valencian community and even more so in times of uncertainty about Brexit and its consequences and in which other competing destinations of the Mediterranean are strengthening.” She said the tourism industry already accounted for more than 13 per cent of the gross domestic product and 14 per cent of employment in the Valencia region, of which Benidorm is part. The city council says European tour operators have already warned of the detrimental effect of tourist taxes and may lead to the

‘flight’ of tourists to“ countries and destinations such as Turkey, Egypt or Tunisia that are becoming strong in the holiday market ” which are following“ the exact opposite strategy: to subsidise the arrival of tourists.” Lourdes Caselles said that at the moment, Benidorm was known as tourist friendly and “synonymous with hospitality” but this would be severely dented. Toni Mayor, president of the hotel association Hosbec, said the imposition of a tourist tax by Valencia was simply a “smoke screen” for the regional government’s inability

to negotiate and agree on a better financing framework. He said there were companies in Benidorm which paid millions of euros in tax every year but this didn’t come back to the resort. “Valencia just uses the tourist tax as the answer for all the problems, whether public health, housing, pollution, traffic, dirt or education,” he said. “Their magic solution is the tourist tax.” And he added: “With these politicians we are closer to being a territory close to ‘fiscal hell’ rather than being a paradise. Paradise will only be our beaches, our mountains, our hospitality and our climate.”

to date, with 10.21 billion euros (up 1.5%), followed by Germany, with 6.72 billion euros (up 1.7%) and the

Nordic countries as a whole (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Swe-den), with 4.03 billion euros (down 7.8%).

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A PUERTO POINT OF VIEW

Summer issues in Puerto de la Cruz as boring August bows out!

HAT’S August out of the way and quickly forgotten. The month when nothing seems to happen, the month when everybody and his uncle appears to be on holiday at the same time, a month when dealing with officialdom is like banging you head against a brick wall. A month of which I have very little to comment about. Well, not quite. Fiestas of July were all about the town as a whole, but fiestas in August are all about the Barrios with a different neighbourhood celebrating each week. Different areas maybe, yet the format for each fiesta is basically the same, a beauty pageant, with young women, or men, parading themselves before an audience. An outdated concept, which, prior to moving here ten years ago, I had thought was yielding to public opinion and gradually dying a death. Not here, where of course, the beauty pageant is a time honoured tradition, and tradition is not to be trifled with. The same goes for loud music, another key feature of the local fiesta, volume is obviously important, and that goes for more than the music,

now I come to think about it. Then there is the parading of their respective saints through the streets. I just don’t get it, not being a church goer myself, how a whole community can turn out to honour their saint, yet churches at the weekend remain relatively empty. I never realised religion could be such a part time thing. Finally, quite literally to round of the event there has to be fireworks and not those pet friendly ones where the only sounds to be heard are the ooohhs and aaahhs from an appreciative audience enjoying the spectacle. No way has Jose, here there has to be bangs and the bigger and louder and more frequent the better. We are back to volume again, a reoccurring theme

locally. My dog has gone completely deaf, not from listening to fireworks I hasten to add, just through old age. It will come to all of us in good time I guess. What did you say? Can you speak up? She used to hate fireworks, would cower shaking in the bath from the first bang to the last and of course they go on for so long here. Now she sleeps blissfully through the whole barrage. An upside to her deafness then, if there is such a thing, the downside being trying to get her to come back when out walking. Sign language works, but only if she is looking at me, obviously. At first I thought her deafness was selectively, something we are all guilty of at one time or another , but her reaction to the New Year celebrations, or rather her lack of reaction, finally scotched that idea. So the moral of that little story is whilst fireworks no longer affect my dog, there are many many more in

Puerto that they do. So are they really necessary, and if so, surely not every weekend? I seem to remember during the town hall’s more cash strapped years, when due to austerity, there were far less fireworks, certainly makes you wonder if they are necessary at all. Of course , local fiestas weren’t all that was on offer during August in Puerto de la Cruz , there was the Phenomenally successful Phe two day festival that they always make such a song and dance about beforehand, followed by Bavarian week, which was probably not such an attraction although the three day beer festival , strangely called Oktoberfest always pulls in a good crowd. Plus right at the end of the month, after their extended stay in Los Cristianos, Monster Trucks roared into town to wreak havoc and destruction. The end of August was also a milestone, albeit a very tenuous one, in the continuing saga of the new bus station, or should I say the Estación de Guaguas, so as not to upset the locals. After moving the completion date first from April to the end of July, and then again to the end of August, the latest completion date has been reached with the station obviously far from complete. A more accurate estimate for completion, if that even really means anything, is now the end of the year. Does it honesty matter if the project continues to overrun , the buses still run and it is not as if the bus station is to offer anything new, apart from, perhaps, some public conveniences and maybe a little less congestion , pedestrian wise, at least. It will be interesting, once the site is finally up and running, to see just how manoeuvrable the bus area is. It looks a little small to me,

and with most of the buses departing either on the hour or half hour I can’t help but think there will be a queue. No different that now you might think, but now they are already in the road that in future they will be trying to turn onto. Perhaps they will have traffic light assistance now that would be a new initiative for Puerto de la Cruz, traffic control. So that all I am going to say about the bus station , I can’t help to wonder if once the dust has eventually settled on the project it will be a bit of an anticlimax with people thinking is this what we have been waiting for all these years. However, one thing is certain, it can’t be any worse than the one it replaces which is most probably going to sit right next door for many years to come as a stark reminder of the mistakes that have been made in the past.. I had expected, this month, to be able to report on the completion of two other long standing and long overdue projects, both of which we were told, in the run up to the May local elections, would be complete by now. The children’s play ground, in what was formerly Parque Laurel, was started in April 2018 with an ambitious 8 month build time. I visited it a couple of weeks ago, to all intents and purposes it is complete, the play equipment is in place and the planting is finished. It looks very good, well worth the extra wait I think, if only it was opened and in use. I can’t see why there is a delay, unless of course they are trying to agree a date when all the local dignitaries, persons concerned, and general hanger s on can gather for the official opening. Meanwhile the kids can wait. I

write this article in advance so hopefully in two weeks time by the time you get to read it the playground will be open, but I wouldn’t put money on it. The ‘missing link’ in the coastal path is still missing. When the rest of the path was opened in January it was to be a couple of months until the middle bit would be complete, allowing you to walk from end to end. Only the couple of months have stretched a bit due to unforeseen problems in the construction. I sometimes wonder what the architects and surveyors actually do when quoting for these public projects they never seem to get it right; surely they build in a contingency when preparing their proposal. To be fair to the current construction company, they did inherit the project from another who walked away from the job part done. This path has been under construction for years, it is another one of those will they ever finish projects that Puerto is renowned for. Until then there is no wheelchair access to the area and there won’t be until calle Agatha Christie is renovated, and that is another project altogether. As I am finishing this, the programme for the Summer Carnaval (September 12th to 15th) has been announced. Shock horror, no men in high heels race, the locals won’t be happy and the Carnaval Queen Gala give way for a Carnaval King Gala. What did I say at the beginning of this, you can’t mess with tradition? It looks like the change in the town hall team might herald a change in direction after all.

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Time to take interest in your investment options T

By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks

HESE are challenging times for investors, especially for those looking for growth through low-risk investments.

Bank interest rates around much of the world remain extremely low. The UK rate has been stuck at 0.75% for a year – you would now have to go back over ten years to find the last time it went over 1%. In the US, the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate for the first time in over a decade. Elsewhere, such as in Japan and the eurozone, there are even negative rates.

What does this mean for savers? While many bank deposits have been earning next to nothing for years, inflation has continued to creep upwards – averaging 2.3% in the UK since 2010. Prolonged low interest rates mean funds in UK savings, ISA or deposit accounts are failing to keep up with the cost of living. Last year, the average 0.23% offered by UK easy access savings accounts meant the average saver lost around £500 in real terms. But it could be worse. Two Swiss banks have announced they

will pass negative interest rates on to customers with deposits over €500,000/1 million; a Danish bank has since followed suit. With worldwide interest rates expected to remain low for some time, achieving better returns than bank deposits means widening your investment horizons to consider ‘riskier’ assets. However, it is crucial to factor in diversification and your personal appetite for risk.

Reducing investment risk Many people worry about the risks of investing money for capital growth but overlook that there are also risks with leaving money in the bank. Even the biggest financial institutions can fail. And we have already looked at how cash deposits can be eaten away by inflation over the longer term. While market dips can be unsettling, you can reduce risk by being invested for the medium to long-term in a well-diversified portfolio. The key is to spread investments across different regions, asset types and sectors to limit exposure in any one area, using a strategy matched to your particular situation, goals, timeline and risk appetite. You could also consider spreading the timing of your investments by investing capital in tranches. This ‘pound (or euro/ dollar) cost averaging’ approach can help smooth out volatility and potentially improve overall returns over longer time periods.

Currency and tax considerations If you have UK investments but are living abroad, you also

need to factor in currency exchange costs. Once your key expenses are in euros, it can prove much more expensive to take income in pounds, especially amidst Brexit uncertainty. To minimise conversion fees and exchange rate risk, explore investment options that enable currency diversification and flexibility. Some multi-currency arrangements allow you, for example, to invest in sterling now and switch to euros at a later date if you wish. You could also select the currency of withdrawals. Do not underestimate the impact of taxation too. Explore locally-compliant arrangements that can shelter capital from tax while providing a tax-efficient income in Spain.

Establishing your approach

As always when considering your investment options, you need a long-term, diversified strategy based around your personal circumstances, objectives, risk profile and time horizon. For the best results, take personalised professional advice. With the right balance of risk and return for your peace of mind, you will be best placed to ride out this long low of interest rates, as well as currency or market turbulence in these uncertain times. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com

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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Do not reveal personal information to those you feel may be untrustworthy. You will need to spend extra time sorting through your work. Travel will be fun and entertaining. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You need an energetic outlet that will help you dissipate your anxiety. Enjoy taking courses or lecturing others. Overindulgence could lead to problems with digestion.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A passionate par ty for two might be just the remedy. Education may be the answer. Be sure to get involved in self improvement programs that will bring you in contact with interesting people.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Investments concerning your residence will be profitable. You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage. Changes in your home will be positive. Property investments should payoff. LEO (July 23-Aug 22)

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Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over. You can make profitable investments if you purchase an ar t object for your home. Be careful that you aren’t saddled with the responsibilities of others. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)

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Sometimes you have to hit the bottom in order to find a way back. And sometimes you need a friend, or two, by your side when you triumph.

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Someone may try to damage your reputation. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances. If you can work at home, do so. . LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. This may not be the time to lend or borrow. Don’t get depressed, get busy. You can accomplish a lot if you’re willing to put in a little extra time. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Large organizations may try to talk you out of your hard-earned cash. You mustn’t take on other people’s responsibilities or you may find yourself irritable and exhausted. You are best to stick to yourself today.

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THE TRUTHS AND TRIUMPHS OF GRACE ATHERTON ANSTEY HARRIS Grace, Nadia and Mr Williams see each other at work every day. But it will take a crisis for them to finally reveal the truth about themselves. Grace is 40 and in love with David. Her life is about to fall apart in the most shocking of ways. Nadia is 17 and furious. She knows that love will only let her down: if she’s going to succeed it will be on her own terms. Maurice Williams is 86. He has discovered a lot about love in his long life and even more about people. And yet he keeps secrets.

One of Spain’s richest men is dying. But as he prepares his estate, his family is shocked to discover he intends to give his wealth to a young woman they have never heard of. Charlotte Fairfax is asked to travel to the troubled family’s home to get to the bottom of this mysterious request. But the woman denies any knowledge of the gift. Digging into the family’s history Charlotte unearths a dark and shocking past in which two people are torn apart by conflict and long buried secrets start to reach the present day.

Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life - and possibly the world forever. Dr Harry F Cook is the caller claiming to have absolute proof of God’s existence and he thinks only Ross Hunter can help him to be taken seriously. The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility

Based on John Le Carre’s best selling novel. Set in the late 1970s, the pulsating thriller follows Charlie, a young fier y but unfulfilled actress and idealistic whose resolve is tested after she meets mysterious Becker whilst on holiday in Greece. It quickly becomes apparent that his intentions are not what they seem, and their encounter entangles her in a complex plot devised by the spy mastermind Kurtz. Charlie takes on the role of a lifetime as a double agent.

Do not give your heart to someone who may not live up to your standards. Cultural activities open your eyes to new ways of doing things. Recognition can be yours if you present your ideas and stand behind your beliefs. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Get busy. Take the time to do something nice for your friends and relatives. You need to do something energetic and different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are best to sit back and think it through, rather than add to the ranting and raving. Secret intrigues could get you into trouble. Your creative ability will surface, giving you good ideas for ways of making money. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Groups and organizations that indulge in social events to raise money will be conducive to meeting new and exciting lovers. You can expect sorrow to evolve from the information you discover. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading.

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ITV and insurance obligations I

N past years, you could go to the ITV station with your car and papers and go through the ITV test and leave, if passed with your sticker and stamp on the reverse of your Ficha Tecnica. As technology moves on and fraudsters are at work in all aspects of our lives the ITV Stations have for some time now been required to check that the car has valid insurance (third party obligator y is sufficient). They have tools at their disposal to check on the DGT register and the central Insurance register, to which all insurers are legally obliged to upload all policies in force and changes i.e. change of vehicle etc. However recent changes mean that now the ITV station require the person to demonstrate that the car is in fact insured legally. In order to do this one must prove payment and that the insurance is valid at the time of the test. The central register is normally sufficient for this to be checked but in 3% of cases

there are anomalies and you may be asked the following. To show the payment receipt which has to contain the: 1= Name of the Insurance Company (not the agent or broker) 2= The Correct Matriculation (number plate) of the car. Sometimes numbers are switched due to human error and not noticed by the insured. 3= The period of validity (make sure you have the current receipt not an old out of date one) 4= The insurance cover, which must be a minimum of third-party insurance. They will take a copy of this at the time, if you have this on

your phone they may ask that you e-mail it to them at that time. If this is requested and is not produced or there are errors, then the car, whilst maybe having passed the actual test, will not receive a

pass until such time as the correct documentation is produced. Remember that a car with no valid insurance is not legally permitted to be used on public highways so one

could find themselves in a very difficult situation where technically the vehicle would either have to remain in the ITV car park or be taken by a grua to your home or where ever one was intending to go after the test!

Its best to check all document ion before going to the ITV station or if a garage is taking the car for you to be sure that you tell them where the documents are and check their validity. That is the owner’s responsibility.

Pets World

What to do if your dog gets stung

OGS love to chase buzzing insects but getting too close can be dangerous. It’s better to get your dog to leave bees and wasps alone as stings can cause allergic reactions. Teaching a solid recall will help to protect your dog.

Most insect stings will simply be painful or irritating for your dog, but being stung multiple times can be fatal. Many dogs are stung on the paws or the face or mouth, as they go to investigate the insect using this part of their bodies. When dogs snap at bees and wasps, they are more likely to be stung in the mouth or throat. Stings in these areas, particularly inside the mouth, are hazardous because any swelling can block your pet’s airway. If your dog is stung in the mouth, contact your vet quickly for further advice. Signs that your dog has been stung Whining Holding up a paw (if stung on the paw) Biting or nibbling at the site of the sting Drooling Pawing at the face or mouth Swelling Hives Signs that your dog is having an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting Difficulty breathing Swelling of the mouth and/or throat Collapse If you notice one or more of these signs when your dog has been stung, take them to the vet immediately for treatment.

What to do if your dog has been stung Remain calm. Pull out, or better still, scrape out the sting using a credit card or similar below the poison sac, then bathe the area in water.

Don’t try to squeeze the sting as this could force more of the poison into your dog’s body. Applying ice will help to soothe the sting. If the sting is in the mouth or throat, contact the vet as it may swell and interfere with breathing. If your dog shows and signs of allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock, contact your vet immediately as this is a medical emergency.

Can I give my dog antihistamines?

Many websites recommend giving dogs antihistamines from your own medicine cabinet to treat a bee or wasp sting. Some human antihistamines are ok for dogs but others can make them seriously ill and can even be fatal, so please don’t give this to your dog without first speaking to your vet to check the specific drug is safe for your dog, and that the quantity is ok for the size and weight of your pet.

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The Oriental

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

Sook

Puerto de la Cruz

Santa Cruz

Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.

Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental

For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

Summer has arrived and the wonderful SOOK restaurant has devised a refreshing and appetising menu for the hot months. New mouth-watering dishes are home-made salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney. In addition, the air-conditioned restaurant continues to offer its refreshing desserts such as seasonal fruit salad with guava mayonnaise. SOOK is now also opening with its a la carte during the weekend, both for lunch and dinner. The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area. You might also like to try the full breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday. Ideal to start a day of shopping or tourist visit to Santa Cruz. The price is 16 euros per person.

II Pappagallo

Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden

Black Sea

Puerto de la Cruz

Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.

The Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden in Puerto de la Cruz has launched a new weight loss programme which will allow their guests to delight themselves with delicious, lowcalorie cuisine in an idyllic environment. A combination of taste and aromas will make you forget you are on a diet. This method carefully elaborated by some of the most respected French chefs from the region of Brittany completely avoids any fats and promotes intelligent consumption of proteins and carbohydrates,while also boosting the primary flavoirs and the freshness of ingredients. The hotel has devised a seven-day accommodation programme which combines a holiday with health and fitness, with the special three meals a day combined with health, nature and organised activities such as tai chi classes, yoga, qi gong, pilates and meditation. Do ring for details.

The Black Sea Restaurant in Puerto, just opposite the Botanical Gardens, is receiving rave reviews and delighted customers are probably the best people to recommend it. The Black Sea, offering seating both inside and out, is a family restaurant and its owners are very proud of their food and service. Fresh food is available every day. Do try the suckling leg of lamb or choose from the large selection of tapas. The gourmet burgers are also a firm favourite with many diners. With its international menu, the restaurant welcomes guests of all nationalities and can cater for larger groups as well. You will find plenty of shade on the big terrace under awnings or the trees and only the best of products are used, not least the meat and fish, which are transformed into wonderful dishes, tasting as good as they look. There is also an extensive wine list.

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1, Puerto de la Cruz www.hotelbotanico.com

For reservations call 922 38 63 95 Calle Retama 3, Puerto de la Cruz

For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo

Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com

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Sabor Canario

Restaurante Gom

Tacoa Cervecería & Fábrica

La Orotava

Santa Cruz

El Sauzal

If you haven’t yet discovered La Orotava, you must do so as it is the most wonderful town full of charm, character and Canary architecture. This restaurant is located in one of the oldest buildings in the centre of La Orotava in a two-floor house of 800 square metres and two patios. Here you can taste the best of traditional Canary food with flair and innovation and wines from La Orotava. Its style is home-made Canary food, with both conventional and creative dishes, always inspired by the best produce from the town. Prices suit all pockets.

This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.

Craft brewery & restaurant

A wonderful place to discover and explore! This is the oldest craft brewery in Spain, having been in Tenerife since 2001, and offers a restaurant-brewery area, two terraces, guided tours with beer tasting in English, German and Spanish, is fully accessible for the disabled and has a playroom for children. You can enjoy different types of craft beers, ten at the moment, including the most recent “Winter Porter” and a “Tajinaste”, with Teide floral honey. Gastronomic specialities feature a wide range of snacks, delicious salads, smoked food, various types of sausages, Geman grills and roasted knuckle of pork. Also home-made desserts. And new on the menu: vegan cuisine. This super brewery/restaurant is even more popular because it sells its bottled beer to the public who can walk here just like they can to other bars and restaurants!

Carretera General del Norte, 122, El Sauzal Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, Mon. open from 18:30, Frid. & Sat. 13:00 to 12:30am. Wednesday Closed. Tel: 922 56 41 73

For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

Bar El Pincho

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

Tressardi

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

Puerto de la Cruz

At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean. They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas. They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find. Do try their fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks. Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.

OPENING TIMES: 15:00 -23:00 pm Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday: 15:00 -24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz

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Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario. Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating. Restaurateur Mario Torres surprises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery. Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be captivated.

Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor. The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care. The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It is delicious and affordable. “La Bodeguita de Enfrente” won the “II Gastronomic Awards Cruzcampo Gran Reserva El Día-Mesa Abierta”, which took place last year.

Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions. You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity. In 2016, “El Calderito de la Abuela” won the “Best Canarian Kitchen Restaurant Award” in the first edition of the “El Dia-Mesa Abierta” Awards on July 28th. The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.

For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net

For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

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DIVERSE EVENTS

Residents and tourists can enjoy marine treasures with Arona Son Atlántico T

HE sixth edition of Arona Son Atlántico (“The Feast of the Oceans”) will be held during the months of September and October to share its many marine treasures not only with the Canarian public but outside the archipelago too. In this way, cultural and environmental activities, aimed at residents and tourists, will show the richness of the waters of Arona. With the Sea Experiencie Arona initiative, two international photographers, Franco Banfi and Gerard Soury, will compile reports on the marine treasures of our waters for foreign media. A marine photographic exhibition, music, cinema , workshops and bodypainnting to turn the spotlight on the curse of plastics in the sea will also be included in the programme. This year’s Festival acquires special relevance due to the fact that the XVIII World Underwater Video and Photography Championship will be held in Las Galletas from September 17th to 22nd with 35 finalist teams, coming from several countries. The marine biologist Alejandro de Vera will inaugurate this sixth edition of Arona Son Atlántico, sponsored by Arona council, Tenerife Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands, with the production of Oceans Media Comunicación Canary Islands. On September 12th, at the Cultural Centre of Los Cristianos, at 8pm, this expert in marine currents, and researcher of Natural Sciences of the Museum of Nature and Man of Tenerife, will give the conference The Adventure of the Oceans.

World champions

From the following day, September 13th, and until October 10th, an exhibition of images, entitled Lights of the Blue, by two of the best photographers under the seas can be visited at the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre: the champion and runner-up in the world of underwater photography Rafael Fernández and Yeray Delgado, respectively. Both will share their experiences with students of the municipality on September 23rd at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos. In their talk, Rafael Fernández and Yeray Delgado will create awareness in the new generations, through their experiences under the seas, to join the fight for a sustainable marine world. The cinema is one of the continuing bets of Arona Son Atlántico to publicise the beauty of the seabed and the importance of conserving it. One of the main disseminators of all time of this wealth was Jacques Cousteau and the Festival has maintained a good relationship with members of his family, whose careers have been directed in the same way as the admired French explorer, throughout these editions . For example, in 2015, the Son Atlántico Prize was awarded to one of his sons, the

scientist and scuba diver Pierre-Yves Cousteau.

Cousteau link

In this fifth edition, Arona Son Atlántico will screen a documentary created by another of his children, JeanMichel Cousteau, also an explorer, environmentalist and educator, as well as a film producer. The Wonders of the Sea immerses the viewer in an incredible world that, however, is real and is part of the natural wealth of our planet and that, in addition, has an important role in the balance that allows life on Earth such as we know. This will be shown on September 14th at 8.3 pm, in the section of the Festival called Cinema by the Sea, in the Plaza de La Pescadora, in Los Cristianos. Fans of environmental documentaries will have more chances to enjoy this celebrated film in Tegueste and La Orotava, in Tenerife, in Arucas (Gran Canaria) and Los Llanos de Aridane (La Palma). The Festival, in the last two editions, began the experience of paying homage to the sea through music. This year, again, songs inspired by this natural resource ever present for the Canaries, will sound in the Plaza de La Pescadora, in Los Cristianos, which will host the Concert of the Sea, on September 15th at 8.30pm, by the musician and Canarian composer Rubén Díaz, accompanied by renowned instrumentalists. On September 16th, at 6:30pm, the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre will be the

scene of the children’s workshop How can we take care of the sea, taught by Adriana Ramírez and Teo Lucas, promoter of the Giant Blue Association, a group that promotes activities aimed at the study and dissemination of the marine wealth of the Canary Islands and the exchange of experiences and projects with other maritime areas of the planet. On October 5th, at 5.30pm, residents and tourists can enjoy a unique experience that will allow them, through virtual glasses, to dive into the depths of the Arctic, between whales, killer whales and jellyfish. Eight divers can discover, in the Plaza de La Pescadora, in Los Cristianos, simultaneously, what we face if we continue to negatively impact our seas. On October 11th, at 11am, the young Canarian submariner Felipe Ravina will give a conference, which will include the screening of the documentary Species of the Canary Islands. Ravina will share with students her personal discover y of the Canarian marine treasures, especially on the southwest coast of Tenerife, and will fly the flag of sustainability, at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos. Finally, this sixth edition of Arona Son Atlántico will close with the South African submariner Rainer Schimpf, who, last March, was swallowed and then released by a gigantic yubarta whale. This will be open to the general public, on October 23rd at 8pm at the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre.

ICE EFFECTS

Chilly show in La Orotava!

FTER touring Spain and playing to more than 50,000 people with “Mongolia, the musical 2.0”, the new show “Mongolia sobre heilo” (“Mongolia on Ice”) is on its way to Tenerife. In this new show, the left-wing businessmen of Mongolia magazine, Darío Adanti and Edu Galán, are forced to finance the magazine with an ice circus in the face of falling paper sales. Members of the audience are advised to dress warmly because the ice effectis cold! You can enjoy exotic dances, triple jumps, skating animals and multiple pirouettes. Catch the show at the Auditorio Teobaldo Power in La Orotava on November 30th. You can get your ticket on tomaticket.es from 16 euros.

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DATES ANNOUNCED

Phe Festival voted a huge success as it prepares for 2020 in Puerto

HE fifth edition of Phe Festival will be held on August 21 and 22, 2020 in Puerto de la Cruz, it has already been announced.

The 2019 festival closed a historical edition with more than 10,000 attendees and reaffirmed its position as one of the musical and social events of the Canary Islands. The line-up included artists such as Depedro, Carolina During, Delaporte, Los Punsetes, Locoplaya and the Americans We Are Scientist. Next August will be its fifth

edition. Mayor and councilor for culture of Puerto de la Cruz, Marco González said the festival had been a resounding success. “It is definitely placed in Puerto de la Cruz as a banner of alternative music and trends, a commitment also to the creativity, talent and sustainability that have already

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made it a unique event and that is also part of a consolidated cultural and leisure offer and that has to continue growing to make our city even more competitive as a reference tourist destination in the world,” he said. The concert days once again revealed themselves as one of the high points of this summer event, which gathered around 5,000 people per day in the enclosure installed on the esplanade of the dock.

The public of Phe 2019 has not only been able to enjoy the musical experience, but also a set of fresh, unique and original artistic and social proposals. Fashion, gastronomy, urban sports and art have integrated the festival’s programme that, once again, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable practices. In this way, those attending the urban competitions of Phe Sports, the sporting side of the festival, as well as Phe Gallery

the collective exhibition installed in the Castillo San Felipe Cultural Space since early August, have congregated more than 10,000 attendees to this fourth edition. “With expectations fulfilled and exceeding another year, Phe Festival is consolidated as a cultural and leisure reference of the first order. The organisation wishes to thank Puerto de la Cruz, all the residents, for the welcome it

offers each year, and all the public for their collaboration in making use of the sustainable measures made available to them. Also to the sponsors and collaborators, whose support has been fundamental in the growth and development of this fourth edition,” said a spokesman. Phe Festival intends to sell a small amount of subscriptions online, even with the line-up to be announced, at a promotional price.

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PACKED AGENDA

La Laguna celebrates its Fiestas del Cristo

A Laguna is in party season as the celebrations for the Fiestas del Cristo last for 24 days and encompass more than 50 popular events, cultural, exhibitions and sports competitions, in addition to the religous acts. The programme of events was presented by the Mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, councillor for fiestas, Josimar Hernández, councillor for culture and heritage, Yaiza López Landi, and festivities representative , Francisco Doblas González de Aledo. During the presentation, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez stressed that the Fiestas del Cristo de La Laguna constitute “without doubt the most important and emblematic festive event in our municipality and one of the reference dates in the festive calendar of Tenerife and the archipelago.” “ We are facing a programme of acts of great projection and with their own personality,” he said. “They are an expression of a people

who know how to combine solemnity with joyful fun. They are, therefore, parties conceived and designed for all sensibilities and all ages.” The Mayor also extended an invitation to join in. Josimar Hernández said that “this year we have tried to provide the festivities with a programme that meets expectations, increasing the number of days and giving greater cultural and festive quality to all the acts.” In addition to the traditional concert of the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and the Sabandeño Festival, or the night of humour, with Aarón Gómez, Kike Pérez and Darío López, the councillor emphasised the novelty of Tradition Day, in which several folk groups will

tour Laguna “giving a festive and party atmosphere to recover those times of yesteryear that we so long for” and that will conclude a tribute to Dacio Ferrer. Josimar Hernández also said that in the traditional Night of Fires on September 14 “we will seek to surprise with pyrotechnic developments.” As a novelty, the programme has a great concert on the night of September 20. ‘The Laguna Click and Roll Festival’ was born as a reference musical event linked to the Fiestas del Cristo, bringing together the best of the artists of the Los 40 Principales label, as announced by the representative of this label, Alberto Palenzuela. Yaiza López highlighted the cultural character that has traditionally characterised the Fiestas del Cristo. Within the programme of events, the Heritage Night stands out, which will be held on September 21, next to the other 14 World Heritage cities of Spain.

EMPEROR TAMARINS

Seeing double again! New arrrivals at Loro Parque

UMMER has seen new births in Loro Parque: two young Emperor Tamarins have arrived to join a family that began to grow last year, when they first had offspring.

With this species, it is the male (or another member of the group) who carries the offspring until they become independent of the parents and gives them to the mother from time to time for nursing. In Loro Parque two pairs of twins have already been born, the first a year ago and the second recently and now they can all be observed enjoying family life in their home. Emperor Tamarins originate from the forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru, where they feed mainly on fruit, flowers, nectar and small animals such as frogs, snails, lizards, spiders or insects. It has characteristic whiskers, claws instead of nails on all fingers except the thumb and

two teeth instead of three on each side of the jaw, both aspects that differentiate it from other species of monkeys. Fortunately, it is listed as a species of least concern on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), so it is not at risk of extinction. However, the size of its populations is declining and its habitat is shrinking due to residential and commercial

development and forest clearing, among other threats. “At Loro Parque, this family acts as a representative of their peers in nature, helping to make visitors aware of the importance of protecting wild animals and their natural habitats. In addition, it promotes knowledge about the species, its reproduction and breeding, information that is also ver y valuable for the protection of populations in the wild,” said a spokesman.

DIFFERENT DAY

Science fair with a splash of humour

HE Science Fair of La Orotava, in its 16th edition, returns to the Villa with many new features and the premiere of several activities.

As in past editions, the Plaza de la Constitución will host on Sunday November 17 the veteran fair with the participation of the main research entities of the islands. Taking advantage that this year marks the International Year of the Periodic Table, the great central demonstration will be dedicated to Chemistry. In this sense, the organisation is preparing a great experiment that will be the largest conducted to date. In addition, in this edition new research centres and associations will be added that will make this fair, once again, the largest of those held on the islands. For a few years the Science Fair has been surrounded by parallel activities aimed at all audiences. In this sense, on Friday, November 8, the third edition of the Canarian Scientific Monologues Contest will be held, which in its

previous two editions had the participation of brilliant amateur monologues who told aspects of science with great humour. This year 800 euros will be distributed in prizes. For the adult public this year also repeats the activity “Ferments and Experiments”. A talk eminently practical, participatory, experimental and with a lot of sense of humor, to be held in a Pub on Thursday, November 7. For the youngest, the XVI Science Fair has organised two activities. The first invites elementary students to be researchers. In the “Menuda Ciencia” contest, children

must solve several challenges proposed by the organisation and will have to present in a practical way on Friday, November 8. And for high school students in the municipality, videoconferences will be organised with eminent scientists who will be available to students to answer all their questions, a unique opportunity to face first swords of Science. Visitors to the Science Fair have the opportunity to get to know first hand the scientific and technological research carried out on the islands while having a “different” day. Year after year the number of visitors and institutions participating in this unique activity on the islands has increased.

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N abdominal aortic aneur ysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and tummy.

An AAA can be dangerous if it is not spotted early on. It can get bigger over time and could burst (rupture), causing life-threatening bleeding. Men aged 65 and over are most at risk of AAAs. This is why men are invited for screening to check for an AAA when they’re 65. AAAs do not usually cause any obvious symptoms and are often only picked up during screening or tests carried out for another reason. Some people with an AAA have a pulsing sensation in the tummy (like a heartbeat), tummy pain that does not go away and/or lower back pain that does not go away. If an AAA bursts, it can cause sudden, severe pain in the tummy or lower back, dizziness, sweaty, pale and clammy skin, a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath and/or fainting or passing out. When to get medical help Make an appointment to see your GP as soon as possible if you have symptoms, especially if you’re at a higher risk of an AAA. An

ultrasound scan of your tummy may be done to check if you have one. Call for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else develops symptoms of a burst AAA. An AAA can form if the sides of the aorta weaken and

balloon outwards. It’s not always clear why this happens, but there are things that increase the risk. People at a higher risk of getting an AAA include: Men aged 65 or over. AAAs are up to six times more common in men than women,

and the risk of getting one goes up as you get older. People who smoke. If you smoke or used to smoke, you’re up to 15 times more likely to get an AAA. People with high blood pressure. High blood pressure can double your risk of getting

an AAA. People with a parent, sibling or child with an AAA. You’re about fouor times more likely to get an AAA if a close relative has had one. Speak to your GP if you’re worried you may be at risk of an AAA. They may suggest

having a scan to check if you have one and making healthy lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of an AAA. The recommended treatment for an AAA depends on how big it is. Treatment is not always needed straight away if the risk of an AAA bursting is low.

Osteophytes, bony growths around the joints

STEOPHYTES are bony lumps (bone spurs) that grow on the bones of the spine or around the joints.

They often form next to joints affected by osteoarthritis, a

condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. Osteophytes can grow from any bone, but they’re most often found in the neck, shoulder, knee, lower back, fingers or big toe, foot or heel. Osteophytes do not always cause symptoms. They can cause problems if they rub against other bone or tissue, restrict movement or squeeze nearby nerves. For example, osteophytes in the spine can cause pain and stiffness in the back, in the neck

can pinch a nearby nerve and cause pain, pins and needles, numbness or weakness in the arms or in the shoulder can limit the space available for tendons and ligaments, and may be linked to tendonitis or a rotator cuff tear.

What causes osteophytes Osteophytes tend to form when the joints have been affected by arthritis. It damages cartilage, the tough,

white, flexible tissue that lines the bones and allows the joints to move easily. Osteoarthritis is most common in the knees, hips, spine and small joints of the hands and base of the big toe. As the joints become increasingly damaged, new bone may form around the joints. These bony growths are called osteophytes. Osteophytes can also form in the spine as a result of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that specifically affects the spine.

When to seek medical advice See a GP if you have joint pain or stiffness, or if you have other symptoms in an area of your body, such as numbness or nerve pain. They’ll investigate the underlying cause. A GP will ask you about your symptoms and may examine the affected area. They may test your joint movements and

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muscle strength. They’ll also look at your medical history. You may be referred for an X-ray, which will highlight any arthritis in the joint and osteophytes. An MRI scan is better for examining torn ligaments or tendons.

Treating osteophytes Osteophytes do not usually cause pain, but the associated arthritis might. If you’re in pain, painkillers you can buy from a pharmacy or shop, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, may help. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which can also help reduce any swelling and inflammation. If you’re overweight, losing weight will help by relieving some of the strain on your joints. A physiotherapist may also be able to help you by recommending exercises that can strengthen the muscles surrounding the problem area, and by helping to improve your range of movement.

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How having better teeth can improve your sex life!

EX is undoubtedly important. It influences selfesteem, psychic well-being and health.

Upon reaching a certain age, some parts of the body experience the usual deterioration, either because of the passage of time or accidents. These changes often negatively influence the way we enjoy our body and how we feel when others observe us. The situation worsens if, in addition, sexual practice is reduced, either by the effects of age or by the monotony of prolonged relationships. That is when, at the moment we enjoy it, letting oneself be overcome by insecurity could annoy the whole experience. Dentures can lead to very embarrassing incidents for those who use them: falling out in the middle of the sexual act, their removal to clean them after intercourse or toothless sunrise next to the desired person! The discover y of frolicking with an edentulous

(ie someone lacking teeth) is an experience that we always try to hide. As if it wasn’t enough to avoid eating certain foods for fear of being ridiculous, from an apple to an undercooked steak. No, it was not enough torture. Many elderly patients, however, refuse to conform to the passing of age and go to dental clinics looking for a solution that DOES exist. “The Dentures and Their Impact on Social and Sexual Activities” by Heydecke G, Thomason JM, Lund JP, Feine JS study published in 2005 in Journal Dent and Nature makes it clear in their conclusions: Implant-supported mandibular over-dentures provide greater relief from problems associated with denture-wearing in social and sexual activities than conventional dentures. This research was con-

ducted with 102 edentulous subjects (age range, 35–65 years), who were recruited and randomised to the test group (number with implant retained dentures, 54; mean age, 50.8 years) or control group (number with conventional dentures, 48; mean age, 51.2 years). Following treatment, significant effects of the treatment were found on scores of the oral health impact profile (OHIP) and most of the items of a social impact questionnaire. Subjects given implant retained dentures had lower

impacts on all OHIP scores than people with conventional dentures; the mean score was 34 points lower post-treatment for implant retained dentures, versus 9 points lower for conventional dentures. Treatment had a significant impact on all but three of the social and sexual impact items. Experts support the conclusions of the study. “Dental implants are, today, the best solution to the loss of teeth,” says the Artedental clinic, in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the centres with the longest trajectory in the Canary Islands

in the placement of dental implants . In the first place, it is practically imperceptible that it is an artificial substitute; and second and unlike dentures or bridges, they are “screwed” to the bone, and therefore do not move. But best of all and that the patient usually does not usually value is its functionality: they behave like natural teeth. The bite is the same as with our teeth thanks to the adjustment of the dentist and the prosthetic, and they do not allow the loss of bone mass or that the remains of food are

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DEJE council is organising the eighth race “Cross Popular Villa de Adeje 2019”, a race included as a scoring test for the 5km Conchip Canarias Circuit Carreras en route Tenerife 2019.

The test will start on Saturday October 12, 2019 from 9am in the municipality of La Villa de Adeje, beginning with the categories of minors followed at about 10:15am by the main test. It will have a solidarity flavour in support of Athletes Without Borders, you can buy the book #HOYNOPERDERE, edited by Athletes without Borders after the I Juan Antonio Cabrera Ramos Story Contest, for only 10 euros. There will be an Adapted Category, as well as the Handbike or Joelette category. Registration is free for children)and will cost ten euros for the rest of the participants (sub 23 to veteran). The test is considered of a popular nature, and all interested parties duly registered may participate in it. Unregistered persons may not participate.

RANADILLA de Abona has honoured a dozen athletes from the municipality in the modalities of taekwondo and rhythmic gymnastics.

The acting mayor and councillor for sports, Marcos González received the champions in order to convey congratulations on their sporting achievements. In rhythmic gymnastics, special mention went to Anira Padin Lois, young champion of an international tournament in

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Santa Cruz to bring sport “to the people”

ANTA Cruz city council has presented its new project “BarrioSports”, an initiative to bring sports and outdoor fun to the five districts.

The Mayoress, Patricia Hernández said it responded to one of the main demands of residents regarding the lack of activities near their homes. The first sessions took place in the district of Ofra last weekend with activities such as football and basketball but complemented by others such as frisbee, bouncy castles and traditional games like shuffleboard, spinning top and bowling. “BarrioSports”, said Patricia Hernández, arises with the purpose of making sports and recreational activities accessible to all Santa Cruz families in their own streets, squares or sports facilities, that is, outdoors and near their homes. For this, sports and leisure activities are planned, focused on all ages and going beyond the sports agenda that takes place throughout the year. “This is only a first step, a declaration of intentions that, as you know, in the coming months and years will be supported by the recovery and tuning of our sports spaces and our parks,” said Patricia Hernández, who highlighted the need to develop “quality activities in quality spaces throughout Santa Cruz”. Sports councillor , Elena Mateo said: “One of the objectives is that there are no excuses. We don’t want residents to stay at home.” Monitors will be present to help people with sensory and physical disabilities or reduced mobility.

Italy convened by the Spanish Federation for the preselection of the national team; Desireé Viera Martín, children’s bronze of the Italian international tournament of the championship of Spain, and Rosalía Cañizares Rodríguez, called up by the Spanish Federation for the preselection of the national team. In taekwondo, Vanella Pimpiento Ova gained silver and bronze in the championships of Europe and Spain, respectively; Claudia Acosta González, bronze in national cadet 2018; Óscar Cabrera Puigvert, bronze in the European championship for clubs 2018; Jonay Álvarez López, bronze in the junior Spanish championship; María de los Ángeles Domínguez Vera, threetime champion of the Canary Islands in three categories in 2019; David Delgado Hernández, first medal in the Spanish Championship and four more national medals, and Guacimara Delgado Hernández, bronze in the 2017 Spanish championship.

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ANTA Cruz city council has pledged its commitment to the organisers and runners of the VI International Marathon ‘Naviera Armas’ Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has assured them that this race is one of the most important sporting events held in the capital of Tenerife.

RANADILLA council has wished good luck to young sportswoman Elena Buenavida.

The council, through the Department of Sports headed by Marcos González, was delighted to receive the 15-year-old who joined the Spanish basketball team in Europe U16 Women played in in Skopje (Macedonia). Elena was chosen last year to be part of the 21st century highperformance programme in Barcelona, a scheme through which most of the members of the Spanish national team have passed and that has been so successful. Marcos González conveyed his congratulations to Elena for her faultless career and her passion for a sport she has played from a very young age,

while wishing her good luck for the future.

In an informal meeting between the councillor for sports, youth and education, Elena Mateo, with the marathon director, César Dorta, both have talked about the enthusiasm for the race and the importance of good coordination between all the parties involved. During this meeting, there were also about 100 runners who were about to begin the training once a month. Elena Mateo was able to address a few words

and encouraged them to face the test with momentum and strength. “The importance for the city of the Marathon of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is undeniable. We are

looking forward to the test to be able to enjoy a new edition that, as always, will improve the previous ones, ”concluded the head of sports of the city council.

The VI International Marathon ‘Naviera Armas’ Santa Cruz de Tenerife will be held on November 10th and the test will have three modalities: 8, 21 and 42 kilometres.

Facelift for sports centre The expansion of the sports complex of Las Delicias in Santa Cruz has been approved with an investment of more than 700,000 euros

HE Mayoress, Patricia Hernández, says the works will have a maximum period of execution of eight months and that the main objective is to provide the municipality with quality spaces in which to practise sports in good conditions near their homes and without having to move to other places.

Among the main objectives is the elimination of architectural barriers to make the complex more accessible and the expansion and improvement of existing facilities. “We don’t want any citizen of Santa Cruz to be forced to take the car to play sports,” said the Mayoress. “We want to bring the sport and quality meeting points close to their homes.”

How long does it take to sell a home in Spain, and how does the rate of sale compare to the UK?

OW long does it take to sell a home in Spain, also known as the average time on market or rate of sale? It depends on the location, but in Barcelona, one of Spain’s most liquid markets, it took 66 days in the first quarter of this year, which was 10% longer than it took in the second quarter of last year (60 days), according to a study by Housfy, an online home sales operation. Is the Housfy study statistically reliable? I don’t know, lots of these sorts of reports in Spain look a bit dodgy when you drill down into the data. Let’s take it at face value but keep in mind that it might not be an accurate picture of time it takes to sell a home in Barcelona. The report goes on to reveal that the district with the shortest rate of sale is Sants-Montjuïc, where it takes just 48 days on average to find a buyer. Average house prices in the district rose 1.9% in March, the district with the highest increase, which might explain why demand is rising and the time to sell falling in that district, argue Housfy (if you follow!). “With demand down in districts like Sant Martí and the Eixample, which were very sought after in 2017 and 2018, Sants-Montjuïc has become the focus of attention for buyers and investors, thanks to its close proximity to the city centre and attractive prices,” says Albert Bosch, CEO and founder of Housfy. Uptown district Sarrià-Sant Gervasi has the longest time to sell with an average of 87 days, partly due to high property prices in the area, argues Bosch. The time to sell increased the most in Graciaa, up 16% from 69 days in H2 2018 to 80 days in H1 2019, due to a lack of attractive homes for sale in the district, say Housfy ,and it was a similar story in Sant Martí Poblenou, where the average rate of sale went from 68 to 76 days. If the rate of sale is going up in the Poblenou because of a lack of attractive homes for sale, then two refurbished flats just of the Rambla de Poblenou and a short stroll to the beach I featured as cool casas back in February should have sold by now. I believe they are still on the market, but with the asking price significantly down. If it takes 66 days on average in Barcelona, where there is lots of demand and a shortage of homes for sale, I assume it takes longer in most other parts of Spain. I’ve seen plenty of examples of properties all over Spain languishing on the market for years in search of a buyer. I don’t know what the average time on market is in Madrid, but it might now be shorter than Barcelona, where the separatists in control of the regional government have reduced international demand with their drive for independence from Spain. Under normal circumstances I would expect the time on market in Barcelona to be the shortest in Spain. By comparison, how long does it take to sell a home in the UK? 51 days in Briston, 89 days in London, 108 days in Liverpool, and an average of 91 days for UK cities, according to a ‘City Rate of Sale’ report from Cebr and Post Office. In comparison, then, homes in Barcelona sell in no time at all. Like I said, best treat the Housfy findings with a degree of scepticism.

Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 - 2008). He can be reached by email on: ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.

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