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Fuengirola residents fed Speedboat crashes into up of motorhomes packed beach in parked on and “blighting” dramatic police chase part the seafront as councillors of anti-drug trafficking consider bylaw change P8 operation P5

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Visitors look at Surge of the Virtual (1963) at the Centre Pompidou Málaga. :: ÑITO SALAS cracks down on bad behaviour

A campaign aims Marbella council has joined forces lets detailing banned activities - with the local hoteliers’ and busi- walking around half-dressed and to preserve the ness associations as well as the Lo- urinating and drinking in the street, cal Police force to launch a campaign among others - are being distributed town’s reputation aimed at ridding the town of the un- in bars, shops and hotels to advise civil behaviour that threatens to tourists that the town will not tol- as a quality resort ruin its reputation. Posters and leaf- erate bad behaviour. P3 22222222 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

tor Navas, described the agreement as a historic day for the two mu- and Benalmádena to link nicipalities. “We are going to pro- vide a solution to something which has been a problem for several dec- La Leala and El Pinillo by a bridge ades. This bridge will link the two municipalities at a point in La Leala which has been cut off until now. This was a commitment which José TORREMOLINOS / Ortíz and I both made during our BENALMÁDENA election campaigns,” he said. Navas also warned that the The two mayors have bridge would not be built imme- IVÁN signed an agreement for GELIBTER diately. “The project is only just beginning now after a complicated the project, which is Twitter: @IvanGelibter process, because we are two differ- estimated to cost about ent councils and we have had to 1.3 million euros calling for a connection of this type coordinate the work in order to get for a very long time. this far”. “There have been numerous re- “Now, we have to draw up the There will be a new connection be- quests over the years; it is some- plans, and then look for financing, tween Benalmádena and Torremo- thing which is needed and people so it could take time,” he said. He linos before too long. The mayors have been waiting for it for a long also revealed that the two town of the two municipalities signed time. When we were in opposition halls have already carried out stud- an agreement at a press conference I personally knocked on doors andnd ies which indicate that the project earlier this week to build a bridge listened to what people had too say is likely to cost around 1.3 million which will link the adjoining ar- about this,” said José Ortíz,z, the José OOrtiz and Víctor Navas visited euros. eas of La Leala Norte and El Pinillo, mayor of Torremolinos. Hee also the aarea in 2015. :: SUR Both Ortíz and Navas pointed which are on the boundary be- explained that in 2015, when out that the bridge will make it tween the two and separated by he became mayor, one off the rywhrywhere else has changed now. easier for pedestrians to walk be- the Saltillo stream. first visits he made wasas to ThThatat ended three years ago. tween a commercial area (La Leala) This announcement marked the that area, and so did Victorictor Our priority is what is good and a residential one (El Pinillo). start of a project in which the first Navas. for tthe residents of our mu- It will be safe for pedestrians and step will be to draw up the tech- “We had both includeduded nicipnicipalities,” he continued. will also give people from El Pinillo nical report which establishes the this in our electoral cam- “We are working with the fast access to the motorway. It will works to be carried out, the cost paigns and finally the admadministrations to get the also help to reduce traffic on the and the time it will take to con- bridge between Torremoli-moli- best for our towns, and that other connecting roads, where nect the northern part of the two nos and Benalmádena will is whwhy we are building this there are often delays, and will “de- municipalities. now become reality. It will bridgbridge across a gap which is velop synergies” between the two The mayors said they had made benefit more than 2,000 local barebarelyl 20 metres wide, to make municipalities. This will be posi- the decision to build the bridge in people,” said Ortíz. The mayors life betterb for the people of Torre- tive for them both, and will boost response to the fact that people in “The time when Torremolinosolinos this week. :: I. G. momolinosl and Benalmádena”. their local economies, both may- La Leala and El Pinillo have been was isolated and separate from eve- The mayor of Benalmádena, Víc- ors said. July 13th to 19th 2018 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Marbella starts a campaign to prevent anti-social behaviour during the summer tourist season

The town hall, police, several months on new coex-ex- businesses and hotels are istence regulations, whichich 80,000 leaflets will be have now been put on pub-ub- taking part in the lic display. given out in shops, bars initiative, to stop people The campaign focuses on and hotels, showing the behaving in a way which eight types of behaviourur types of behaviour that which are prohibited, andnd damages Marbella’s which could result in a finene are being banned reputation for quality of between 300 and 3,00000 euros for those who fail to :: MÓNICA PÉREZ comply. Using segways andnd MARBELLA. Marbella welcomes other electric vehicles inn to have a preventive campaign. We tourists but this summer, as well as unauthorised areas; graf-f- don’td want a witch-hunt or to fine inviting them to enjoy its variety of fiti; urinating or defecat-t- people,p but we need to stop the at- leisure facilities, it is also giving them ing in public; making ex-x- titudesti thatare damaging the image a clear message: there are certain cessive noise; being partlyy ofo Marbella,” he said. rules which must be respected. or fully undressed in pub-- The president of CIT Marbella, These include not being partly or lic; drinking alcohol or con-- JuanJu José González, agrees. “Our fully undressed in the street, con- suming drugs in public;; townto needs to maintain its reputa- suming drugs or alcohol or making and vandalism. The leaflet showing tionti for quality, excellence and lux- the prohibited behaviour . excessive noise in a public place. These are all detailed inn ury.u We can’t allow anti-social be- The town hall, Local Police, local the posters that have beenen put up haviour,”h he said. businesses, the Tourism Centre and around the town and the more thanth Farkh,Fkh says he hi is pleased l dthtth that the The head of the Local Police, Ja- AEHCOS hotel association have cre- 80,000 leaflets which will be dis- authorities have listened to what vier Martín, said the campaign is ated an awareness campaign which tributed throughout the municipal- the hotel sector has been saying for starting now because it is the peak will be activated this summer to tell ity this summer. Local businesses some time, about the need to stop tourist season, but it will continue visitors that “we are not trying to and hotels are also raising awareness certain behavour among visitors to all year. He said extra police pa- create difficulties or contravene any- through CIT Marbella and AEHCOS, the town. “For us it is important trols are also being carried out on one’s freedom, but we want to main- who will give the leaflets to their not only to raise awareness but also the seafronts of Marbella, San Pe- tain the reputation for quality for clients. dro Alcántara and in Puerto Banús which we have been known world- Juan José González, Fernando “to make sure that people comply wide for a long time,” said council- The tourism sector Al Farkh, José Eduardo Díaz with the regulations and that their lor José Eduardo Díaz. The vice-president of AEHCOS for and Javier Martín, on behaviour is not a nuisance to other The council has been working for the Marbella area, Fernando Al Wednesday in Banús. :: J-LANZA people”. 4 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

National Police 112 REPORTS bring down boiler- AVE train delayed after disturbing other passengers. After the train manager was unable to room operation stag party is ejected calm the men down, the police were running out of over disturbances informed as numerous passengers, some from three carriages away, Marbella MALAGA complained about the noise. :: R. SOTORRÍO. National Police of- The train was held up in Cor- ficers were called to Cordoba sta- doba for 30 minutes, arriving in :: NIEVES CASTRO tion last Friday to eject a stag party, Malaga 20 minutes late, obliging MARBELLA. A boiler-room op- travelling from Madrid to Malaga RENFE to issue a 50 per cent re- eration which had scammed ap- on the AVE high-speed train, after fund to customers. proximately 1.2 million euros from more than 40 investors across Spain from its Marbella Some of those sheltered in the Tiro de Pichón sports centre. :: Ñ. SALAS ‘Accident-prone’ woman Eight years for jihadi base has been dismantled. held over 22k fraud tracked to Six people (two Spanish, three Israeli and two Iranian) have Arrival of a further 237 MALAGA MADRID been arrested as a result of a Na- :: SUR. A 46-year-old Spanish :: AGENCIES. Danish national Ah- tional Police operation which woman has been arrested after a med Samsam, who was arrested in started after an investor in Mar- migrants stretches joint police investigation linked her Estepona in June last year, has been bella reported a fraud to the po- to nine incidents of insurance fraud. sentenced to eight years in prison lice in June. The individual, hav- Between 2011 and 2018, the woman for his links to Islamic State in Syria, ing seen shares rapidly declin- resources once more was hit by a car on nine occasions as well as attempting to get hold of ing in value on an app the com- and after being treated for injuries weapons while in Spain, where he pany told him to install, tried to in hospital, filed an insurance claim. also used social media to maintain recover his money to no avail. :: Á. FRÍAS / J. CANO The organisation’s provincial In total, she is believed to have re- a network in which he preached According to the investiga- MALAGA. After a frantic day out head, Samuel Linares, said that a ceived more than 22,000 euros. hatred and exchanged information. tions, those arrested were in- at sea during which 237 migrants permanent base was necessary: volved in approaching clients, were rescued from around a dozen “Just two weeks ago we put all through two companies set up boats, the various organisations these beds away and now we have Man stopped at airport the mother. in Marbella, and persuading tasked with processing migrants to bring them all out again. It’s a The children’s father was stopped them to invest in their finan- were stretched to the limit once lot of work and we could better or- after taking children after the mother reported him to cial services which, they say, again on Monday as calls increased ganise ourselves with a permanent without permission the Guardia Civil in , saying would yield massive returns. for a permanent centre in the Costa base.” that he had turned up at her place However, they did so, accord- del Sol capital. Spokesman for Málaga Acoge, MALAGA of work and snatched the children. ing to a police statement, with- After receiving first aid in the José Luis Rodríguez, echoed the :: A.F. / J. C. A man was arrested In the process, he had also breached out the required licences to of- port, the 183 men were transferred sentiment, saying: “A sports cen- at Malaga Airport as he tried to take a restraining order, she said. fer this type of services (as con- to the Tiro de Pichón sports centre, tre full of camp beds is not an ade- his children, aged six and nine, on Fearful that he would flee the firmed by the National Securi- as was the case two weeks ago, quate space for these people. They a flight to Belfast (Northern Ire- country, the police tracked him ties Market Commission) and while the women and children re- have to set up welcome centres that land) without the permission of down to the airport. the sole intention to defraud. mained in the care of the Cruz Roja. can give them some dignity.” July 13th to 19th 2018 5 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Speedboat crashes into a full beach in Manilva attempting to avoid police capture

The driver, who was and air patrols having suspected it was a trafficking operation. seemingly attempting to The police helicopter, which was provide fuel for a drug- on call on the Strait and manned by smuggling boat, tried to officers from Seville, immediately descended on the area. According to flee on foot but was sources, the semi-rigid boat, with arrested powerful engines with which smug-ug- gling boats are typically equipped,ped, :: C. MÁRQUEZ / J. CANO fled towards Morocco while the other MALAGA. Bathers on a beach in headed towards the Spanish coast. Manilva on Monday received an un- At this point, a chase ensuedsued expected visitor as a police chase which ended at Sabinillas beacheach through the water resulted in a speed- which was filled with bathers.hers. boat, pursued by a helicopter, crash- The scene was recordedd byby ing onto the shore and its driver es- dozens of people of their mo- caping on foot across the sand. bile phones. “Look! Look att the It appears that the driver was helicopter!” could be heardrd in taken by surprise in the Strait of Gi- the background of one clip,p, fol- BathersBath watch on as the helicopter pursues the speedboat just braltar as he was heading to a drug- lowed by “should we go?” ass the metrmetres from the beach in Sabinillas, Manilva. :: SUR smuggling boat to deliver fuel ahead boat approached the shore. of its receipt of the contraband. With the helicopter still inn hot TheTh helicopter pilot then tried and detained him. The presence of the two boats was pursuit, the driver of the boat didn’t to keepke sights on the man, while According to the same sources, detected midway through the af- stop until he hit the shore at highighh comcommunicating his location by ra- the arrested man was resident in ternoon by the radars of SIVE, a speed. From there, he continued to didio to officers on the ground. How- La Línea de la Concepción. In the branch of the Guardia Civil con- flee across the sand on foot, encour- ever, before it got that far, an off- boat which he abandoned on the cerned with border control and drug aged by the ironic cheers of: “Run! The boat’s driver, after his duty officer enjoying a day at the shore, there were around twenty trafficking, which mobilised its sea Run!” arrest. :: SUR beach with his family ran after him tanks of fuel. Ryanair strikes to go ahead after unsuccessful mediation talks

:: SUR ahead of the meeting, but have not to pay and working conditions in- DUBLIN. Strikes set to affect Ry- ruled out further negotiation right cluding promotions and annual leave. anair passengers across four coun- up until Saturday, the deadline for With regard to cancellations or tries look set to go ahead after the officially presenting warning of a delays, Ryanair are obliged by law airline rejected the demands of strike which is set to affect Italy to inform passengers of any disrup- cabin crew during mediation talks on 25 July and Spain, Portugal and tion to their travels, offer alterna- on Tuesday. Belgium on 25 and 26 July. tive travel arrangements or give a The cabin crew, represented in full refund. Irish pilots on strike on Thursday. :: EFE Spain by the USO and Sitcpla un- Irish pilots’ strike ions, are calling for the airline to This is not the only industrial ac- apply the conditions established tion planned by Ryanair staff. On in the labour laws in the countries Thursday, some 94 pilots based in in which the employees are based Ireland went on strike, seeing 30 - Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium flights between Ireland and the UK - rather than the Irish legislation. cancelled and scores of others dis- According to Europa Press, ne- rupted. gotiators were pessimistic even The Irish pilots’ concerns relate 6 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Mijas and Cártama, the places in Malaga which will grow most in the next 20 years

hauríns are among those in the prov- ince which will grow most. Projected populations in 2040 The authors of the report do not Predicted population growth in large towns in Malaga 2016-2040 NURIA have a crystal ball, but they do have numerous demographic indicators Population 2016 Pred. growth Pred. growth % TRIGUERO Mijas 80,965 +17,652 +21.80 % and mathematical models which en-  [email protected] Cártama 24,845 +5,266 +21.20 % able them to project current trends Manilva 14,939 +3,071 +20.56 % into the future. Joaquín Planelles Rincón de la Victoria 44,202 +7,411 +16.77 % The western Costa and works for IECA’s Demographic and Alhaurín de la Torre 38,849 +6,132 +15.78 % valley are the Social Statistics Service and is respon- Marbella 141,417 +16,493 +11.66 % sible for drawing up the population Alhaurín el Grande 24,354 +2,374 +9.75 % areas which will gain the projections. Coín 21,715 +1,952 +8.99 % most population, while “There are two methodologies: Benalmádena 69,539 +6,236 +8.97 % the extrapolation models, which are Vélez-Málaga 79,137 +5,882 +7.43 % and the Estepona 67,748 +4,353 +6.43 % Serranía de will lose based on the evolution of the popu- Malaga province 1,640,572 +81,078 +4.94 % lation, and the components model, Torremolinos 67,705 +2,268 +3.35 % about 20 per cent which is the one we use. We don’t Malaga (city) 567,811 +16,931 +2.98 % extrapolate the population; we make 78,219 +2,277 +2.91 % a hypothesis about how the birth Álora 13,027 -10 -0.08 % MALAGA. The Malaga province of rate, mortality, life expectancy and 15,475 -652 -4.21 % 20 years’ time will be different to the mobility of the population are going 21,628 -1,308 -6.05 % one we know today, demographi- to behave, based upon how each of Ronda 34,604 -2,791 -8.07 % cally speaking. It will have a higher these components have evolved in Antequera 41,394 -4 population - unlike other provinces the past. Starting from the popula- in Andalucía - and its inhabitants will tion figures and then applying mathe- be distributed differently, in terms matical models which incorporate Predicted growth by areas Population 2016 Pred. growth Pred. growth % of age - nearly 30 per cent will be over those components, we come to the 538,800 +55,177 +10.24 % 65, twice as many as now - and by projected population,” he explains. Guadalhorce Valley 149,474 +14,723 +9.85 % place of residence. The population Using this method, the munici- Malaga 618,294 +24,403 +3.95 % will be more concentrated on the palities which the report says are go- Axarquia 165,628 +1,207 +0.73 % western coast and in the Guadalhorce ing to gain most population are those La Vega de Antequera 111,529 -8,849 -7.93 % valley, while more rural areas - spe- with a higher birth rate, less ageing Serranía de Ronda 56,846 -5,583 -9.82 % cifically Antequera and the Serranía population and more immigration, de Ronda - will have lost around ten internal and external. However, per cent of their inhabitants by 2040. Planelles says the projection models Predicted growth of provincial capital cities in Andalucía Population 2016 Pred. growth Pred. growth % This information about popula- expect the differences between places Almería (city) 191,819 +9,292 +4.84 % tion comes from a report called to become less acute as time passes. Malaga (city) 567,811 +16,931 +2.98 % ‘Proyección de la Población de Anda- “For each territory, we look at how Cordoba (city) 326,984 -12,337 -3.77 % lucía. Provincias y Ámbitos Subre- it differs from the average of each in- Seville (city) 690,027 -27,256 -3.95 % gionales 2016-2040’, which was pub- dicator: for example, the average Huelva (city) 144,731 -6,476 -4.47 % lished recently by the Institute of number of children per woman. But Jaén (city) 114,285 -7,197 -6.30 % Statistics and Cartography of Anda- we calculate that for 2040, this dif- Granada (city) 235,679 -20,538 -8.71 % lucía (IECA). ferential from the average will have Cadiz (city) 119,591 -14,798 -12.37 % According to this study, the mu- reduced by half, partly because of the nicipalities in Malaga with more than effect of policies which aim to re-

10,000 inhabitants at present which duce the differences between terri- Population of the province will grow the most in the next 20 tories,” he explains years are Mijas, which will grow by Places in Malaga with the oldest populations in 2040 Percentage population over 65 in 2040: nearly 22 per cent; Cártama, with an Coast and metropolitan areas Nerja 33.38 % 1,722,000 increase of 21.2 per cent; and Manilva, Enrique Navarro, professor of Re- Fuengirola 32.81 % by 20.6 per cent. On the other hand, gional Geographical Analysis at Malaga Ronda 31.83 % people will live in Malaga prov- those which will suffer the greatest University, explains that two major Torremolinos 31.77 % ince in 2040, about 4.9% more loss of population will be Antequera, trends will guide the relationship be- Torrox 31.30 % than in 2016. No other province in which will lose ten per cent of its in- tween the population and the terri- Benalmádena 30.84 % Andalucía will gain as many in- habitants; Ronda, with a drop of 8.1 tory: coastalisation and the move- Álora 30.74 % habitants; in fact, four of them per cent; and Nerja, whose popula- ment of people out of cities and to Antequera 29.96 % will have lost population. tion will fall by six per cent. their areas of influence. Malaga (city) 29.14 % Málaga 28.87 % Malaga city will see a discreet in- “Coastalisation isn’t just a phe- Rincón de la Victoria 28.14 % crease in percentual terms (about nomenon which affects Malaga or Alhaurín el Grande 28.00 % three per cent), but it will be the An- Spain, it is worldwide. The coast used Estepona 27.46 % 29% dalusian city which will gain the to be seen as a dangerous and unpro- Mijas 27.45 % of the Malaga population will most inhabitants in absolute terms ductive place, but now people prefer Marbella 27.21 % be over 65 by 2040, practically (nearly 17,000). Its percentual growth, to live near the sea. Here the trend is Vélez-Málaga 26.90 % twice as many as now. By that however, will be beaten by Almeria, especially intensive because the prin- Alhaurín de la Torre 26.78 % year there will also be 20 per with 4.8 per cent. All the other pro- cipal engine of the economy, tour- Coín 26.77 % cent fewer children in the vincial capitals in the region are go- ism, is focused on the coast,” he says. Manilva 26.23 % province. Cártama 22.38 % ing to lose population in the next 20 Over the next 20 years, the Costa del years. This decrease will contrast with Sol is expected to gain an additional Source: IECA the increase in their respective met- 55,000 inhabitants, an increase of ropolitan areas. 10.2 per cent. tions: Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín and municipalities. In the case of small villages, which are precisely “The resident population in the There will also be an increase in el Grande and Cártama. They are Malaga province, the town with a those most affected by this trend and capital cities of Andalucía will fall by the metropolitan areas, as mentioned places where housing and taxes are population of over 10,000 which will also by depopulation. 62,000 people overall, and in con- above. “Malaga city isn’t growing, or lower,” says Enrique Navarro. It is have the highest proportion of re- In contrast, the municipality with trast the other regional municipali- is growing only by a very small per- also worth noting that the popula- tired inhabitants will be Nerja, with the highest proportion of young peo- ties will gain 144,000 inhabitants”, centage. On the contrary, its area of tion of the Guadalhorce valley is ex- a third of the residents over the age ple in 2040 will be Cártama, where says the IECA report. It means that expansion is. That used to be Rincón pected to grow by nearly ten per cent of 65. It is followed by Fuengirola, 32 per cent of residents will be un- places close to Malaga city which act de la Victoria and Torremolinos but in the next 20 years. Ronda and Torremolinos, also above der the age of 30. Rincón de la Victo- as dormitory towns, such as Cártama, now includes places which are fur- The IECA has also calculated the average. ria and Alhaurín de la Torre will also Rincón de la Victoria and the two Al- ther away but have good connec- ageing population by province, area The ranking does not include the be above average in this respect. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 7 8 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH More funding for repair works called for to stop Marbella’s ruined castle falling down

The local council has just restoration and protective work as completed a blueprint planned in September 2019. In parallel, the council’s depart- for the restoration and ment for Culture is looking for conservation of the site 500,000 euros funding to pay for and has sent it to the the work and has asked for a na- regional government tional government subsidy Serious structural problems :: NIEVES CASTRO The council says that pieces of MARBELLA. The council in Mar- stone and mortar are frequently bella has recently completed a res- falling off and that water gets into toration and conservation plan for the walls. Some of the damage is the ruins of Marbella’s Moorish in very advanced, they say. castle, which is a key visitor attrac- Three criteria will be used to de- A photo taken of the paseo maritimo in Carvajal last week. :: I.G. tion in the resort’s old town. cide on the work needed, once The report by architect Pedro funds are found and permission is Gurriarán, a specialist in Islamic given; work will respect the origi- buildings, aims to find a solution nal construction techniques; non- Residents say they are fed up with to restoring the walled complex historical items, like planting tubs, which , it is said, is in danger of fal- will be removed; and parts where ling down in some parts. nobody knows how they once motorhomes parked on the seafront The council-funded report has looked won’t be restored. Since been sent to the regional govern- 2007 there has been an overall ment’s ministry for Culture, as the management plan for the site but first stage in getting Junta de An- now, says the council, more work Caravans and out waste water onto the paseo. the caravans or motorhomes, if they dalucía permission to carry out the is urgently needed. motorhomes stay months There’s one motorhome that’s been are in the right place. “In Fuengi- in the same place for two years, so rola we’ve got an excellent camp- or years in Carvajal in the it can’t empty its toilet tanks any- site as well as areas marked off for same spot they claim, and where else,” she explained adding, motorhomes to park in the feria councillors are now being “I’ve managed to count up to 11 mo- ground. But parking up on the street, torhomes on the stretch between especially on holiday, cooking, wash- asked to change bylaws the Fuengirola Playa apartments ing, spending a while sitting on the and the Los Marinos chiringuito.” pavement as if it was a terrace...” :: IVÁN GELIBTER They take up parking places, in The Ciudadanos party will pro- FUERNGIROLA. Residents in the that particular example for two pose changes to bylaws in the next seafront district of Carvajal, in Fuen- years, but there are others here for Fuengirola council meeting to in- girola, have had enough of the mo- one or two months, as long as their clude a clear statement that the torhomes and mobile caravans holidays last. And most of them have maximum amount of time allowed “camped out” on their paseo Spanish number plates.” for parking is 24 hours, (and not 48 marítimo. They are calling for the Besides the parking problem, hours as now), except for locally local authorities to do more about Pabón explains that users come out registered vehicles or those parked the supposed problem, claiming that onto the pavement “to sit down as in specially designated areas. some have been parked up there for if it were a campsite”. “The strang- months, when the official limit is est thing of all is that the Local Po- What do you think? 48 hours. lice don’t enforce the bylaws, and I Do you think motorhomes should be The president of the Carvajal resi- understand that they don’t warn moved on, or are they doing no harm? dents’ association, Eladia Pabón has [the occupants] about the illegality.” Is it an issue in your street, or do you us a motorhome? We may publish said that, apart from breaking the Despite these concerns, which your comments, and you could even law, the long-term parking causes are shared by many local business win a prize for them! harm in other ways. “They empty owners, Eladia Pabón is not against Email: [email protected] Aerial view of the Castillo-Alcazaba ruins in Marbella. :: J-LANZA July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 9 10 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Axarquía water bills to HERE AND THERE Province’s villages go up as of this week feature in gin promo MALAGA :: E. C. Larios Gin has released a The controversial move to danos opposing the move and with new promotional short video fea- increase prices in five one abstention from Vélez-Málaga’s turing the villages of Maro, Frigili- deputy mayor, Marcelino Mendez- ana and Mijas. The 12-minute film towns has led to a split in Trelles. The difference in opinion over shows old friends Silvia and Pablo local government coalition the matter has also led to a split be- meeting up in a square in Frigili- and residents angry at tween parties in the organisation and ana and ordering “the same as al- angry outbursts from locals at its ways”. The drink is a Larios Rosé “official mismanagement” meetings. gin, which reappears in different The hike in prices has come about scenes, including at a lavish party :: E. CABEZAS / A. PELÁEZ as Axaragua, the public water treat- Dogs and their owners at last Saturday’s opening. :: E. CABEZAS in a villa in Mijas. The film mak- TORRE DEL MAR. Water bills have ment company run by the Mancomu- ers said they wanted to show the gone up this week in five towns nidad, has built up a 10 million euro origins of the name Larios. across the Axarquía. Vélez-Málaga, debt, due to money from the water Torrox Costa dog beach is Rincón de la Victoria, Algarrobo, Tor- company being used to pay its own Arrest over domestic rox and are the places running costs as well as official sala- seventh in Malaga province affected by a decision to increase ries. The public body now has to raise violence incident prices, which was made by the Man- 600,000 euros per year to clear its comunidad de Municipios de la debts. Mayor of Torrox, Óscar Med- :: E. CABEZAS along the Costa del Sol. Mayor of TORRE DEL MAR Costa del Sol Oriental - Axarquía; ina (PP), said that his party had al- TORROX. A new dog beach in Tor- Torrox, Óscar Medina, said that it :: E. C. A 53-year-old Spanish man the shared public services body for ways tried to avoid “passing the re- rox Costa officially opened last Sat- had come about “following requests was detained on Tuesday when the town halls in the area. sponsibility of bad management onto urday, with around 200 canines and from residents and tourists.” As with police officers responded to a 112 The agreement was passed by two residents.” According to the president their owners making use of the fa- similar beaches in the province, dogs call in Torre del Mar which of the political parties; PSOE and of the Mancomunidad, Gregorio Cam- cility on the same day. The area cov- must be controlled at all times and alerted them to a possible case Izquierda Unida that make up the pos (PSOE), the rise will “be felt by ers a 300-metre stretch of beach potentially dangerous dogs and of domestic violence. According Mancomunidad, with a further two; 85 per cent of locals but by only an near the mouth of the River Torrox those weighing more than 20 ki- to the alleged victim, a 38-year- the Partido Popular (PP) and Ciuda- average of three cents per month.” and is the seventh beach of its kind los must wear a muzzle. old woman originally from Para- guay, the man, who is her part- ner, hit her in the neck and against a wall, before pushing ’S her to the ground in front of her 12-year-old son when she refused ANNUAL FOURTH to share a bed with the man. OF JULY Town Hall increases CELEBRATIONS free parking spaces

Around 150 people took part in TORROX COSTA a reenactment of the Battle of :: E. C. Torrox town hall has added Pensacola in Macharaviaya last more than 100 extra free park- Saturday evening to celebrate ing spaces to its blue zones along US Independence Day and the the coast. The spaces may be used event was watched by hun- for a maximum of two hours us- dreds of residents and visitors. ing a cardboard disc which can The battle, which took place in be bought for one euro from the 1781, was led by Bernardo de town hall and other locations. Gálvez, who was born in the The extra spaces mean that there tiny village in the Axarquía. are now more than 200 free park- Gálvez became key to the War ing areas near the beach through- of Independence and is a cele- out July and August. Torrox brated figure both in Pueblo disc parking remains at Macharaviaya and Pensacola. ::EUGENIO CABEZAS one hour maximum. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 11 12 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

:: CHA RO MÁRQUEZ

SAN LUIS GASTRO On Wednesday Estepona’s old MARKET OPENS IN market hall showed off its trans- formation into a gastro zone and ESTEPONA chic meeting point. 4,000 peo- ple visited on its first day.

::JOSELE-LANZA

THE GREAT MURAL OF MARBELLA Curro Leyton, a local modern artist, has started work on a STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE AT THE 7,600-euro project to decorate the facade of Marbella’s Palacio de Congresos with different-sized giant triangles. CONFERENCE CENTRE It’s hoped the work will be ready for Art Marbella on 21July.

SAFETY DRILL ON CENTRAL MARBELLA BEACH

Bathers were con- cerned this week when the emer- gency services ar- rived on Marbella’s main beach, but on- lookers were soon :: ÑITO SALAS reassured when it was explained it HOLEY ROOF OF Malaga Cathedral officials are getting was part of a train- CATHEDRAL worried about cracks in the outer lin- ing exercise GETTING WORSE ing of the roof. The building is leaking :: JOSELE-LANZA and they think this is the reason. July 13th to 19th 2018 13 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

dows were immediately shut to avoid the reptile entering the property again Local Police capture snake found in while Juan José’s wife and the cou- ple’s three young children remained inside the residence. “I told her to baby’s pushchair at family’s home close the living room door and I did the same for the kitchen,” Juan José detailed. Some days before the episode, an Malaga city resident Juan area of shrubland near the house had José was shocked to find been cleared, which is where Juan José and his family believe the snake the 1.2-metre-long reptile came from. “Surely it came from after hearing a noise there, and ended up giving us a good scare,” he remarked. :: ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO The ordeal has affected how José MALAGA. Local police successfully and his family go about their daily captured a dangerous 1.20-metre-long lives from now on. Juan José said: snake that had slithered into a Malaga “Now my wife and my mother check family’s home and coiled itself inside the pushchair every day when they a baby’s pushchair last week. At first, the police team were un- are going to use it.” Juan José Ruiz discovered the crea- able to spot the creature, but then Once the snake was caught it was ture after hearing noises and seeing saw it had moved underneath a small taken to the local animal care centre, movements in the garden of his house pillow inside the pushchair. to begin the process of reintroducing when he returned from work. Real- During the operation the snake it back into its natural habitat. ising the snake had slipped inside his tried to attack on numerous occa- José’s scare, which took place in a home, he alerted the Local Police who sions, even attempting to bite the residential area on the east side of the sent a patrol minutes later. protective gloves worn by one of the city, is not the only snake-related in- Describing the moment he opened officers. To seize the animal, the po- cident to have occurred recently lo- the front door of his property, José lice used a clamp designed to cause it cally. Days later, police found a two- said: “It moved very quickly. It didn’t no harm. metre-long snake trapped in a net occur to me what it was until I saw Before the capture, the buggy - covering a tree that had been put in it slide onto the floor and into the used for the couple’s two young twins place to prevent birds from eating its house.” Juan José with his three children at their home in Malaga. :: GALINDO - was taken outside. Doors and win- fruit.

The mystery of record lottery winners’ identities

Two Costa lottery sales offices sold separate record-breaking 28- million-euro-prize tickets last week but nobody knows who won

:: ÁNGEL ESCALERA / NIEVES CASTRO MALAGA / MARBELLA. Come out, come out, wherever you are. The two winners of a record national lottery draw in Malaga province have yet to come forward to say who they are, leading to fevered speculation in two parts of the Costa del Sol. On Thursday 5 July two tickets sold at local official state lottery ticket kiosks came up trumps in the draw for the flagship ‘La Primitiva’ Owner of lottery kiosk 13 in Marbella, Pepi Suárez, and son. :: J-LANZA Waiting for the winner - the lottery sales people in Malaga city. :: F. SILVA competition, which is drawn every Thursday and Saturday. area of Malaga city near Carlos Haya amount won in a ‘La Primitiva’ was out before in the province but in coming forward so far. Pepi Suárez Each of the local winning tickets hospital and in the Marbella lottery a record for one province, as it was smaller ‘décimo’ fractional tickets. only took over her ticket concession was worth a huge 28 million euros. office of Pepi Suárez, just outside highly unusual for two high payout But the winners in both Malaga seven months ago. “Up to now the They were sold at the San Judas Ta- the resort’s old town. single tickets to be sold in the same and Marbella are being quite shy biggest prize was 2,500 euros,” she deo lottery kiosk in a residential Lottery sources said that the area. More money has been handed about their success, with nobody said. 14 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

The mayor of Coín about to cut the ribbon and reopen Calle Feria. :: F.T. Workers in Estación de Cártama last month. :: SUR Coín main street reopens to New trees for children’s play areas in Cártama to provide vehicles amid controversy shade from harsh UV rays

Calle Fería has a new look week, allowing the first cars to pass Lopéz, president of the local associa- :: CÁRTAMA The first stage of the project and is now one-way only, through. tion of young entrepreneurs, said that TONY BRYANT. Cártama town to be carried out involved the The new look Calle Fería is now he thought the move would prove hall has begun an initiative to add planting of 13 mulberry trees - casing concern from only one way however, which has positive, adding that there is a “lot of extra shaded zones to the town’s favoured for their quick growth- some business owners drawn criticism from local shop and excitement” as it will improve park- leisure areas following comments in Parque Los Naranjos in the Es- business owners who fear that less ing accessibility in the surrounding that they were too exposed to di- tación de Cártama area of the :: COÍN people will use it now than before. area, as well as public signage. rect sun. municipality. . After They had been campaigning for it to The town’s mayor said that the Organised by the local cuon- Councillor for Environment, months of rebuilding and resurfac- stay as a two-way street with clearly street was now “passable, accessible, cil’s department of Environment, Jairo Delgado, said, “We aim to ing, Calle La Fería, one of Coín’s main defined pavements. Now pavements more attractive and without any ar- the project involves planting trees plant trees in all of the parks in streets, is now open to vehicles again. and roadway merge into one, with quitectural boundaries.” in the children’s playgrounds in the municipality and these will The town’s mayor, Fernando Fernán- priority being given to pedestrians. The work on the street was budg- order to provide protection from provide extra shade during the dez, was present to cut the ribbon last However, José Antonio Pérez eted at 444,700 euros. dangerous UV rays. hot summer months. July 13th to 19th 2018 15 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

Giant LasVegas- The government approves a new phase style complex hunts for home in on the Algeciras-Bobadilla railway south of Spain but Costa is unlikely

about this stretch, it looks as if it will The Bobadilla-Algeciras line at present be the same as the rest: the single :: I.LILLO/P. MARTÍNEZ track which exists at present will be MALAGA. A Canadian group renewed and a third one which can looking to build an entertainment IGNACIO The current situation regard- MADRID LILLO ing the works to replace the be used by trains with international complex the size of 1,300 foot- and conventional gauges will be ball pitches was rumoured to be  [email protected] rail track between Algeciras port and Antequera BOBADILLA added. They will then be electrified. eyeing up a site on the Costa del All this has been in the environmental Sol around Manilva or the hin- The works will be carried impact phase since the end of 2010, terland of Gibraltar this week. out on a stretch nearly 27 Antequera-Ronda which has meant that no works could The project, worth an esti- This phase has been delayed be carried out. mated 3.4 billion euros, has been kilometres long between longest, waiting for the envi- Finally, unless something unex- looking for a home for a while Almoraima and San Pablo, ronmental report pected happens, the contract put to ever since Madrid said it couldn’t in Cadiz province and will tender for the stretch between Boba- be built there. But the interest RONDA dilla and Ronda (69 kilometres) will in the Costa del Sol appears to be take a year to complete Ronda-Cortes de la Fra.-San Pablo only be for designing the electrifica- a red herring to encourage the ac- CORTÉS DE LA The only stretch to have tion and signalling, which will take ceptance of the project by the re- MALAGA. Spain’s new socialist gov- FRONTERA been finished. eight months. The plans to improve gional government in Extre- ernment is continuing to make pro- the platform are still being drawn up. madura, which the company gress with the Algeciras-Bobadilla This is very different from the wants. There land is cheaper than railway project which it inherited situation in 2011 and 2012, when the Costa and more readily avail- from its predecessor, the Partido Popu- GAUCÍN the idea was to build a high-speed able, and sources say that men- lar. Earlier this week in Cadiz the new AVE line between the two towns, tioning the Costa may be a nego- Minister of Public Works, José Luis Almoraima-San Pablo with a double UIC-gauge track run- tiating tactic by the developers. Ábalos, announced that the contract The contract will be put ning the 64.4 kilometres between for the first phase of the Almoraima- out to tender in the next Antequera’s Santa Ana station and few weeks now that it San Pablo stretch of line is to be put La Indiana on the outskirts of Ronda, ALMORAIMA has been authorised by to tender in the near future. The works the government. where a new station was due to be 70 per cent year- will cost nearly 15.4 million euros built. That project had a budget of and will take approximately 12 Estación de 711.47 million euros. The parliamen- San Roque on-year surge in months to complete, he said. Algeciras-Almoraima tary Public Works committee re- This part of the project will replace ADIF has authorised cently agreed that the government approval of plans ALGECIRAS LA LÍNEA DE LA the continuation of the line and the infrastructure over CONCEPCIÓN these works after should be urged to resume the works for new-build 26.7 kilometres, between points 129.4 approving modifica- in this area, as they are vital to im- and 156.1. The sidings in the stations Tarifa tions to the two con- prove the communications with Costa homes will also be renewed, apart from Ji- tracts. Ronda. mena de la Frontera, which will be With regard to what has been included in phase 2. done so far, the only phase to have :: JESÚS HINOJOSA The bridges will also be surveyed been completed is Ronda-Cortes de MALAGA. A report by Malaga to ensure that they are high enough la Frontera-San Pablo (carried out province’s association of profes- to allow electrification to be carried between 2009 and 2011). The con- sional architects, (Colegio de Ar- out in the future. During this first tract for the 26-kilometre stretch quitectos), has confirmed that phase the drainage system will also between San Pablo and Almoraima there is now a sustained recovery be renewed, as will the signals and chez Rojas, welcomed the announce- paign, demanding an infrastructure will be put to tender shortly. in the Costa property market. communications to guarantee con- ment, saying it was “an important which will enable them to compete Last June the railway admini- According to their data, released tinuity of the service while the works step” in the overall modernisation under equal conditions with the rest stration company ADIF authorised on Wednesday, architectural plans are under way. of the connection with the two rail- of Europe. the works between Almoraima and for 4,154 new-build apartments This part of the project does not way corridors of the Transeuropean Algeciras to be continued, after or houses have been given their include the electrification, as that Network, the Mediterranean and the The project so far agreeing that the two contracts for legal seal of approval in the first will be done separately. The works Central. This is one step further in the project this 20-kilometre stretch could be six months of this year, an increase are being financed by the European However, he also warned that the to renew the stretch of line between modified. This includes the San of 70 per cent on the same period Regional Development Fund (Feder objective set by the EU for its com- Algeciras and Bobadilla, but there is Roque cargo logistics area, which last year. Most of those new ap- 2014-2020) for sustainable transport. pletion, 2020, “is very close and a still much more to be done. The phase should be completed this year. provals have come in the last three The minister, who visited Algeciras great deal of additional effort needs which has been delayed longest and In October last year the contract months, with plans for over 1,000 on Wednesday, pointed out that the to be made to comply with deadlines is most controversial is the one be- was awarded for the sidings at Cas- getting the OK in June alone. start of this phase is the result of the which businesses in Cadiz province tween Antequera and Ronda. The pre- tellar de la Frontera station, so that However only a small amount new government’s decision not to do not want to be missed”. vious Ministry of Public Works team it can cope with cargo trains up to of social housing is being ap- stop any projects which had already Sánchez Rojas recalled that busi- ruled out the high-speed stretch of 750 metres long. The new CTC traf- proved. In the second quarter of been scheduled, and to advance them. nesses in the Campo de Gibraltar area line which had been proposed by pre- fic control system is also being in- this year, plans for just 291 acces- The president of the Business Con- had already called for action back in vious socialist governments. Although stalled at present, and will soon be sible homes got approval, almost federation of Cadiz (CEC), Javier Sán- April with the ‘Quiero corredor’ cam- there has been no new information operational over 106 kilometres. all of which will be in Malaga city. 16 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

The fake self- The number of self-employed workers in employed, under Malaga exceeds 117,000 for the first time scrutiny from the authorities

Most of the ‘autónomos’ THE FIGURES in the province work :: EUGENIO CABEZAS MALAGA. Phenomena such as in retail, hotels, the collaborative economy, restaurants and which includes multinationals construction. The sector 31,492 in the transport sector such as self-employed workers are in Uber and Cabify, or logistics, like says they would benefit the retail sector in Malaga, ac- Deliveroo and Glovo, are com- from tax reductions cording to the figures at 30 ing under scrutiny from tax in- June. spectors because they often hide :: EUGENIO CABEZAS a number of irregularities, such MALAGA. The number of self-em- as people being forced to regis- ployed people in Malaga continues ter as self-employed when they to grow. The economic recovery, 42,322 depend economically on a sin- combined with the latest labour and women are self-employed in gle provider, who also dictates legal reforms which affect these Malaga province, compared their working hours. workers, has resulted in more peo- with 74,958 men, according to The minister for Work, Mi- ple registering as self-employed un- the federation of the self-em- gration and Social Security, Mag- der what is known as the special re- ployed (ATA). dalena Valerio, says the “abuse” gime for autonomous workers of self-employed workers which (RETA). The latest figures from the is being carried out by some ATA national federation in Spain, companies is absolutely intol- issued on 30 June, showed that 40-54 erable. They are taking on work- 3,273,558 people are registered as is the age group with the high- ers with whom “there is a real self-employed in the country, of est number of self-employed in employer/employee relation- whom 529,311 are in Andalucía; the province: 34,475. ship”, but insisting that they 117,281 are in Malaga province. register as self-employed. Va- These are high figures for Spain, Many of the self-employed are in the retail sector. :: SUR lerio says a plan against labour Andalucía and Malaga. In fact, they exploitation needs to be drawn are higher than in 2007, before the earned. ple pay their social security in dif- too much in IBI tax, with figures up, as prime minister Pedro Sán- economic crisis. The social security Three out of every four self-em- ferent ways, according to the ar- from before the crisis, income tax chez has already said, and more payments which the self-employed ployed do earn more than they have rangements they have with those hasn’t changed for years and nor has inspections need to be carried have to pay every month are also to pay out, but Valerio is consider- for whom they provide services. IVA (VAT). It would be much better out. high. Unlike employed workers, ing changing the Social Security pay- “We are prepared to discuss more to reduce those, especially for sec- The president of ATA-Anda- whose monthly income is always ments to quarterly, because the reforms; in fact there is a parliamen- tors such as hairdressers and vetern- lucía, Rafael Amor, says the similar, the amount of money they amount earned each month can vary tary sub-committee which is look- inary clinics,” he says. number of false registrations as can make can vary widely from one so much, or adjustments to the ing at advancing the reform of the He also points out that a law con- self-employed in Spain did not month to the next, but they still amount paid could be made at dif- RETA, but I would ask the politi- taining urgent measures to encour- grow with the crisis, but the sec- have to pay the same amount of So- ferent times during the year. How- cians for more specific information age self-employment, which came tors have changed. “This is no cial Security each month. This week, ever, not everyone is convinced that in their proposals,” says Amor, who into force in 1 January this year, “has longer just happening in trans- the new minister for Work, Migra- this is the answer. believes “there are other more im- covered many things we have been port or logistics; it is also occur- tion and Social Security, Magdalena The president of the self-em- portant necessities” which would demanding for years”. These include ring in the public administra- Valerio, suggested that changes may ployed workers of Andalucía asso- help the sector, such as tax reduc- being able to temporarily de-regis- tions and the media,” he says. be made to adjust these payments ciation (ATA-Andalucía), Rafael tions. ter as self-employed when there is “There are ways of reporting it to the amount of money actually Amor, for example, says some peo- “Many town halls are charging no work available. to the authorities”.

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official vet and for it to be given its first vaccines, and he paid the Top level diplomacy saves little costs for this to be done. As a re- sult Mauri, which is the name Pa- tricia gave the puppy, would be able to leave the country for its puppy Mauri from a worse fate new home in Malaga. We spoke to Patricia as she and most of the Dani García team, about 50 people, were about to start their journey home. Despite having the official documents for the puppy, she was still worried about what might happen because IGNACIO LILLO the journey involved crossing bor- ders between Mauritania, Morocco  [email protected] and Spain. A Malaga woman working A symbol briefly in Mauritania was “It breaks my heart to think that in some countries they still eat helped by the country’s puppies, but I am so impressed and president when she delighted at the bravery and gen- rescued a puppy which erosity of these young people who become involved in saving this was ”going to be eaten” one,” says Carmen Manzano, presi- dent of the Sociedad Protectora de MALAGA. The driver of the bus Málaga. The association advised which transported them from place Patricia about the documents and to place appeared one day with a veterinary checks the puppy would young mongrel puppy, just a few need in Mauritania. Carmen sees weeks old. Patricia Chica, a 36-year- this case as a ‘symbol’ in the fight old from Malaga, was working tem- for animal rights. porarily in Nouakchott, the capi- Finally, Patricia was able to bring tal of Mauritania, as a waitress with us up to date and report that the the Dani García group: the chef’s The group of workers, with little Mauri, after arriving back at Malaga airport. :: SUR journey home had been unevent- company was doing the catering ful. She carried Mauri in her arms for the African Union summit as they crossed the borders, and which took place recently. Patri- tion was instinctive: without situation, but I couldn’t bear the had happened to the person re- hid him in a rucksack on the cia is an animal lover and rescues thinking of the possible conse- thought of a puppy ending up on sponsible for protocol in the Mau- flights. Now, she is looking after strays in her spare time, as well as quences she grabbed the puppy out somebody’s plate as part of the ritanian government; she took him temporarily until her colleague fostering newly-born abandoned of his hands and ran off, to hide in menu. I know they’ll eat others, charge of the dog and assigned a Juan Luis, who has offered to adopt puppies in her home at Torre del the kitchen of the conference hall, but there was no way I was going staff member to look after it while him, arrives. “They’re all fighting Mar. while the man stared after her in to let them eat this one,” she said, Patricia was working at the sum- over him still, though,” she laughs. “I saw our driver at the hotel astonishment. When they heard speaking to us while she was still mit. In fact, she did even more than “In Malaga we have many ani- with the puppy and when I asked what had happened, her colleagues in Africa. that. She got the president of Mau- mals for adoption, but none of him about it he said a friend had came to her defence and refused ritania, Mohamed Uld Abdelaziz, them has had an adventure like given it to him. Then he pointed outright to return the puppy to State involvement personally involved. this one,” she says. She hopes her to a pan on the ground and made him. The situation soon turned into a Patricia says he gave orders for experience may serve to inspire gestures to show that he was go- That was the start of the story. matter of State in this African the puppy’s health certificate to others who decide to give a future ing to eat it,” she says. Her reac- “I didn’t expect to end up in that country. Patricia explained what be processed in record time by an to an animal that really needs one. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 19 20 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS SPAIN SUR IN ENGLISH

SPAIN’S WEEK IN PICTURES TRUMP MEETS SÁNCHEZ AT NATO SUMMIT

Amid this week’s ten- sions between the United States and its allies at the NATO summit in Brussels, Donald Trump and new PM, Pedro Sán- chez had the chance to shake hands for the first time. Sán- chez is resisting Trump’s call to send more on defence. :: E.C.

MADRID MARKS 40 YEARS OF GAY PRIDE

Madrid’s huge LGBT Pride event reached its climax last week- ::A.G. end in its fortieth an- niversary year. Hun- HEMINGWAY’S BULLRUNNING DRAWS THE CROWDS dreds of thousands packed the city’s The annual San Fermín festival has been taking place in Pamplona, streets on Saturday northern Spain, this week. Well-known for its running of the bulls, for the main march, in made famous by author Ernest Hemingway, hundreds of runners festive mood but with have been joining in the daily early morning event, trying to avoid a serious message of the bulls as they race through the city’s crowd-lined streets. :: J.J.B promoting equality. July 13th to 19th 2018 21 SUR IN ENGLISH SPAIN NEWS

Catalan president meets Pedro Sánchez in Madrid to “prepare dialogue”

A German court has agreed to extradite Carles Puigdemont, ex-Catlaan leader for embezzlement and not for rebellion

:: SUR MADRID. The first formal meet- ing between the Prime Minister, Pe- dro Sánchez, and the pro-independ- ence president of the Catalan re- gional government, Quim Torra, took place in Madrid on Monday. Held at the new PM’s official resi- :: EFE dence, La Moncloa, the talks were an attempt to “normalise” the situa- ALL SMILES BETWEEN PP CANDIDATES tion after the events of last autumn Sánchez (left) shows Quim Torra the Spanish Cabinet room. :: EFE led to an illegal declaration of inde- Last week’s primaries to lead the conservative PP party saw two of pendence by the Catalan regional the meeting had gone well. Quim On Thursday, a German regional the six candidates make it to the next round. Delegates at a party parliament. Both men have recently Torra said it was “the start of dia- court confirmed that ex-Catalan conference on 20-21 July will choose between María Soraya Sáenz taken up their posts, providing an logue” to what he claimed needs a president, Carles Puigdemont, would de Santamaría, seen as close to the politics of fomer leader, Mariano opportunity to improve relations political solution. Sánchez told Torra be extradited to Spain on embezzle- Rajoy, and Pablo Casado, closer to the right wing of the party. De- again, political commentators said. that the right to self-determination ment, but not for rebellion as a Span- spite differences, both were in good spirits at a dinner on Tuesday. Madrid and Barcelona said that would never be on the table. ish judge had requested. 22 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS BUSINESS AND FINANCE SUR IN ENGLISH

THE BIGGER PICTURE flecting the overall market. In or- JEREMY BLATCH der to avoid reputational and mar-  [email protected] ket risk by taking bets against a given index, a manager may choose to hug the index. In this case, the manager’s portfolio will HIDING IN THE CLOSETET mirror that of the securities in the index. Why is this a problem for in- vestors? Passive managers who charge An index fund may have an an- active management fees nual management fee of 0.05%, as does the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund, giving the investor an expo- tandard and Poor’s, the than the market, will be less diver- sure to the top 500 companies in The airport plant can make 250 million litres of beer a year . :: F. SILVA leading US research sified, more concentrated and the US. However, the active man- analysis and index pro- therefore take more risk. Success- ager who is a ‘closet indexer’ may S vider, has published the ful active managers, like hedge charge an annual management fee San Miguel pumps 3.9m euros SPIVA study comparing the per- fund management, have ‘skin in of as much as 1% for the same port- formance of actively managed and the game’ - they stand to make it folio. He may claim active trading more into its Malaga brewery passive index funds. A stock mar- personally big and lose big if they and thus will also need to buy and ket index fund reflects a weighted make wrong bets against the mar- sell more, in an effort to produce a average of several securities and is ket. In fact, the hedge fund indus- performance greater than the in- :: NURIA TRIGUERO ing water and energy usage. While intended to represent the stock try has been decimated during the dex - but this will incur further MALAGA. The Mahou San Miguel the amount of beer brewed at the market and track changes over last decade. costs, and no better profits. brewing group has said that it in- plant has increased 24.2% since time. Most fund managers are em- It is time, therefore, that the in- vested 3.9 million euros more in 2002, the unit consumption of The results of the study showed ployees of a management com- dustry ‘outed’ closet index manag- 2017 at its Malaga production fa- water has fallen by 17.1% and en- that, over a 10 and 15-year period, pany and are judged by their inves- ers. Until they do, sensible inves- cility, next to the airport. Some 30 ergy by 25.5%. The firm also says the majority of active fund manag- tors and their employer on per- tors should ensure that they are different improvements were made its carbon dioxide emissions have ers failed to equal the index that formance relative to the bench- not paying for what they don’t get. to bring the total investment made gone down over 50% in the same they were benchmarked against. mark index chosen. This is often a Most long term investors would be in the brewing facility in the last period. A few active managers, never- poor match, as management com- well advised to use low-cost index decade to 28.6 million euros. Malaga has the second largest theless, do consistently beat the panies try to show their funds in funds for the core, if not for all, of Plant director, José Manuel production capacity of Mahou San index. Several academic papers re- the best light possible. their portfolios. Huesa, has said that the main in- Miguel’s seven breweries. Currently fer to these successful managers as An active manager will actively vestments last year included the 170 million of litres is produced a having ‘high active share’, mean- try and beat a given index by se- The comments and observa- replacement of two pasturisers, year by the airport but there is room ing that their selection of securi- lecting stocks or bonds on a differ- tions by the author are a reflec- (on the cans and litre-bottle pro- to go up to 250 million. ties will diverge as much as 100% ent basis than the index. In order tion of his opinion and do not duction lines), and the merging of The site opened over 50 years from those held by the benchmark to realise a profit the manager will constitute an offer to buy and two laboratories into one. ago and employs 150 people, and index. Where the index is diversi- buy, sell and then purchase again. hold securities, nor does he re- The majority of the improve- the company has been keen to fied the successful active manager, The index, however, hardly moves ceive any remuneration of any ments made are to help the com- stress its commitment to the local believing that he knows better as it is a passive construction re- kind from names referred to. pany meet its objectives of reduc- area and economy. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 23 24 July 13th to 19th 2018 NEWS GIBRALTAR SUR IN ENGLISH

Government welcomes references IN BRIEF to Gibraltar in the UK’s White Paper

The 98-page document refers to ensuring the Brexit deal works for Gibraltar, border arrangements and meeting the needs of the The crew will film at sunrise and sunset. :: SUR wider UK family BBC to film over the Bay. The helicopter will be flying :: DEBBIE BARTLETT at around 6.30 each morning and GIBRALTAR. The British govern- Rock next week 21.30 each evening. This is for a ment issued its White Paper on the new high-budget wildlife docu- future relationship between the UK GIBRALTAR mentary series called ‘Seven and the EU on Thursday, and while :: D.B. A BBC crew will be flying Worlds, which will be released there was uproar in the House of over Gibraltar by helicopter on next year. One of its episodes will Commons during the speech by new Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- focus on Europe and will feature Brexit minister Dominic Raab be- day next week filming sunrise Gibraltar’s wildlife, including ma- cause MPs were furious not to have and sunset over the Strait and the caques, dolphins etc. been provided with copies, the Gi- braltar government, which did re- New Easyjet route from Autumn poetry ceive the White Paper, was able to re- spond with more decorum, welcom- Luton this winter competition ing the fact that the 98-page docu- Fabian Picardo, chief minister of Gibraltar. :: SUR ment contains several references to GIBRALTAR GIBRALTAR Gibraltar. Overseas Territories. These should thousands of people from other Mem- :: D.B. Easyjet is to introduce a :: D.B. Budding bards on the Rock These include, on page 7: “... en- take account of the significant and ber States”. And finally, in the ‘Con- twice-weekly Gibraltar-Luton are invited to take part in a poetry suring the deal delivers for the Crown mutually beneficial economic ties clusion and next steps’ section: route from 28 December this competition as part of the Autumn Dependencies, Gibraltar and the other between these economies and EU “…meeting the needs of the wider year. The flights will be on Tues- Cultural Festival. Everybody is al- Overseas Territories, noting there will Member States, including their over- UK family, including the Crown De- days and Saturdays. This is Easy- lowed two entries and the winner be no change in their long-standing seas countries and territories.” Page pendencies and the Overseas Terri- jet’s fourth connection with Gi- will receive £500 and a trophy. En- relationships with the UK.” Page 15 34 deals with the border: “Stream- tories.” The Gibraltar government braltar, as it already runs flights tries may be submitted to the Gi- states: “The UK will be seeking spe- lined arrangements are particularly said it will be working in close part- to and from Gatwick, Bristol and braltar Cultural Services depart- cific arrangements for the Crown De- important at the Gibraltar-Spain bor- nership with the UK as “we prepare Manchester. ment before 12 October. pendencies, Gibraltar and the other der, which is crossed every day by to leave the European Union”. July 13th to 19th 2018 25 SUR IN ENGLISH COMMENT

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Breaking jazz rules BBC six o’clock news tional currency?” My bank - which, incidentally, team has just been to Ok, I might have exaggerated tells me in its omnipresent ad- I am amazed that SUR would B. King, Jimmy Page, etc. Mind visit The Shakespeare a bit but after four or five pints vertising campaign that I’m a star publish such a naïve, stupid ar- you, they wouldn’t give Peter A to record a short inter- of lager, whatever they’ve writ- - has recently started taking a cou- ticle from Peter Edgerton, Jazz E. a mini moment of their time. view about using British credit cards ten is enough cause your eyes to ple of euros out of my account for Rules (Comment page, July 6th How dare Peter Edgerton in- abroad and the commission that swivel on their own axis and leave no discernible reason and when- to 12th 2018). sult Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, banks charge for each operation. you prostrate on the deck, smok- ever it feels like - both yesterday Has the writer never heard of John Lewis, Duke Ellington and According to the jolly decent ing profusely from the ears. If I and the day before, for example. Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Louis hundreds more jazz legends! journalist who interviewed me, see any signs of distress in a cus- I mentioned it at least five times Belson, Max Roach, Kenny It’s obvious he is a member the commission is an eye-water- tomer’s expression when this mo- before they got back to me. Ap- Clarke, all fantastic percussion- of Mrs Mills, Russ Conway, ing three per cent in most cases ment arrives (nearly always), I’m parently, I need to change my ists who can turn their skilful Bobby Crush fan club. which brings in billions - yes, bil- quick to tell them they’re best four-year-old account in order to hands to any form of music: clas- Jazz is music that has influ- lions - of pounds for the banks option is to press the red “No” avoid the problem. I can’t - it’s sical, pop and jazz? enced the world since 1914. every year. Apparently, there are button to avoid even more addi- our business account and a change To describe them and their Call him a musicmaker - more certain types of card which en- tional costs. would cause untold upheaval. fellow drummers as old geezers likely a music destroyer. able you to avoid these charges In a nutshell, the banks are at I strongly suspect it’s a wholly with spindly beards is pathetic. I look forward to meeting on but, not surprisingly, they’re not it again. Before the 2008 crisis, intentional charade which they’re Guitarists! Every guitarist the battlefield. very well publicised. they were behaving in an outra- trying on with many more cus- who has ever picked up a plec- Something I have noticed on geously cavalier fashion. After it tomers, a lot of whom will think trum has been influenced by MARTIN GOLDSMITH our credit card machine is a very all went pear-shaped, there was that for a couple of euros a month, jazz guitar; ask Eric Clapton, B. BY EMAIL cleverly worded question which a period of relative calm and even it’s not worth the hassle of chang- uses a multiple negative to great a hint of humility, during which ing accounts. effect when it comes to the bit time bank clerks began to look On a point of principle, though, about which currency you want you in the eye and smile again, I certainly will be changing ac- Paperwork easy way to prove that in- to pay in. It says something like having spent the previous ten counts and (tee hee, they won’t come). “Are you sure that you don’t not years snorting derisively at your see this coming) my bank to a dif- Re the rambling letter from 2. Medical cover with the want not to not pay in your na- every request. ferent one. Richard Slater (Comment page, Regional Health Service, as July 6th to 12th 2018) regard- provided by an S1 form from ing the supposed complica- the DWP. IDÍGORAS tions for an EU citizen com- 3. Original valid passport ing to live in Spain. and a copy. The requirements for a state 4. Completed application You‛ve taught me pensioner from UK to register form and a copy (EX18 form). how to dive to on the EU Citizen’s Register, 5. Proof that the fee, about are simple : 10 euros, has been paid at a save my life - 1. Proof of income. A UK bank (709 form). when we get out OAP is sufficient. (Having of here I can one’s OAP transferred to a JULIAN WARD teach you how to Spanish bank account is an BY EMAIL play football

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t was a Sunday evening in Suddenly, an argument started: which is a language that lends it- June, just as spring was trying the second oldest child, a boy, self to rows. Euskera has barely any its hardest to turn into sum- didn’t agree with the “teacher” and insults, and, when the Basques I mer. The unusually cool A lesson in told her that her symbol wasn’t want to swear at each other they weather matched the unusual cli- right. also resort to Castilian, which is so mate in the country as a whole, What was most surprising, rich in expletives. then still in shock after the sudden Chinese though, was that, while up to that And so the Chinese lesson goes change in government. point the lesson had taken place on, sometimes in one language, The youngsters in front of me, entirely in Mandarin, Cantonese, sometimes in another, as if it were however, were oblivious to such Wu, Min or Jin (I’m afraid my ear all one tongue. adult upheavals. There were four IGNACIO LILLO is not tuned in to differentiating I left them with their children’s of them, and from their appearance the dialects), now the younger boy linguistic deliberations and, as I I could guess that they were the was speaking directly in impecca- went on my way, I started think- children of Asian immigrants, al- ble Spanish. He had jumped from ing about this new generation of most certainly the first Spanish one language to another, crossing Spaniards with Asian features, generation of the family. They were open at that time, on a Sunday. And schools”- and she was doing her thousands of kilometres of cultural, who, when they leave school, will of different ages; I calculated be- their conversation was in a lan- best to teach the others, apparently linguistic and physical distance, in have no problem doing business tween around ten and 14. guage that could be recognised as her siblings, a ‘hanzi’ character used tenths of a second, less than it takes and establishing cultural links be- It didn’t take Sherlock Holmes Chinese. in traditional Chinese writing. For any of us to think of our next sen- tween the two countries. And they to work out their story; they were The older girl in the group was lack of a blackboard, she was draw- tence, without changing language. will still have time to go to the bar playing in the doorway next to a the teacher - it was their version ing the complex imaginary lines It’s interesting that when it and argue about Real Madrid or shop (a “Chinese shop” or “bazaar” of that ancient and universal child- with her finger on the glass in the comes to arguing and negotiating Barça in the language that best as they are called), which was still hood occupation of “playing door. they turn to Castilian Spanish, lends itself to the occasion. 26 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

JENNIE RHODES IN THE FRAME  [email protected] Rockin’ and Rollin’ all the way to

Robin George Musician me that she wanted to live here and that was it. We bought a house and haven’t looked back since,” The musician and his Robin says of their decision to set- tle in the town which is most fa- wife always knew mous for its millennial olive trees they wanted to move and olive oil. They live in a house just outside to Spain and fell in the village which was in the same love with Periana local family for several generations, with their dog, Bertie, and 12 cats. They are clearly well-known in Peri- obin George sits in ana, so much so that for one of the the shade of a bar tracks, Rush, on his latest solo al- in the peaceful vil- bum, Rogue Angels, he invited some lage of Periana, of the residents to dance on the which is situated square outside the Town Hall. R high up above La “We had Spanish, Brits, Belgians, Viñuela reservoir; it seems a mil- Italians, Swedish and Germans all lion miles from his hometown of dancing on the square,” he explains. Wolverhampton in the West Mid- Now whenever he or Fiona are in lands, where his career as a rock the village they constantly get musician started. He looks like a stopped by locals asking about rock star and his videos on YouTube the video and congratulating show the classic long-haired look him on the album, which of musicians of his generation. Robin, Fiona and Bertie the dog in Periana. :: J. RHODES seems to have been a huge Robin says he first discovered hit in his adopted home. his passion for “good old classic Another fan of the al- rock” at the tender age of 14, when Reunion with Jenny Darren bum is Fiona. “I love it; I he and his friends would go to a think it’s his best yet,” she record shop in the town. “It’s leads to gig at summer fair beams. However Robin con- where everyone who was into mu- fesses that he never listens sic would hang out on a Saturday to his own albums. “When morning,” he recalls. :: J. RHODES in the local area over the com- they’re done they’re done. I It was there that his talents as PERIANA Robin George and his ing months. never listen to them once a guitarist were first recognised band LovePower will be perform- “She came up to see us here they’ve been produced and I have and he was asked to join a band. ing at Periana’s annual fair (feria) in Periana and it was real reun- even asked Fiona to turn it off if I “I did my first European tour when in August and Jenny Darren has ion. Fiona and I both knew her have caught her listening to one,” I was 16,” he explains, adding, “I agreed to perform with him. “She in the 80s so it was lovely to he admits. certainly learned a lot.” has been really supportive of the catch up,” explains Robin. It was Another album that the musi- The next defining moment in idea and will performing along- then that he proposed the idea “When the albums are cian is working on is the latest by Robin’s blossoming career as a mu- side us on the main square,” says of her performing for the town’s done they’re done. I Jenny Darren, who rose to fame af- sician was when his dad offered Robin. He adds that Jenny will feria. For more information about never listen to them once ter her appearance on Britain’s Got him what could be described as an also be performing with him in Robin’s gigs and music visit: Talent and hit the headlines again ultimatum; “Dad said to me that a number of gigs he has planned www.robingeorge.co.uk they’ve been produced” for supposedly writing racist and I had to make a choice between a homophobic comments on social proper job and being a musician,” media. This is something that both laughs Robin. “He said that if I unfailingly. He once told Robin, echoing through the house. “My number of his songs doing back- Robin and Fiona dispute, having held down a proper job for a year “I don’t understand your music parents loved music,” he explains. ing vocals. “We called the girls the known Jenny since the 1980s, when he would support me and my mu- but I know it’s good.” Robin went on to play for a num- Georgettes,” he laughs. Robin and she and Robin were performing in sic forever.” ber of years with different bands his wife, Fiona, also have a son the UK. They have always stayed So that’s exactly what Robin A family affair and has worked with some of the who is a DJ. in contact and Jenny got in touch did. He got a job as a cold rolled Robin, 62, says that his parents’ biggest names in the business, in- The couple moved to Periana 12 while she was visiting Spain a short steel seller in Bilston and stuck love of music has been a huge in- cluding Robert Plant, Thin Lizzie, years ago. They knew that they while ago. with it for exactly a year “to the fluence in his own life and music. Black Sabbath and David Byron. wanted to move to Spain and used Robin says that he has a number day”. Fortunately for the budding His father was into jazz, while his In fact music is clearly a family af- to spend their holidays driving of projects in the pipeline and adds rock star, his father was true to mum liked rock music. He remem- fair as his mum and his three through the country. “One day we that he has to work otherwise he’ll his word and supported his son bers the voices of Matt Munroe daughters have appeared on a came to Periana and Fiona said to “go crazy”. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 27 28 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

Theorists have suggested it was the day on which Eve bit the apple Are you going out today? from the Tree of Knowledge, and that it was also the day that the Great Flood began. Others claim that the superstition surrounding the Friday 13th produces utter fear and dread for some superstitious people day may have arisen from the last supper and the crucifixion, as there were 13 people present at the sup- per and Christ was crucified on a Spanish superstition Friday, although it became known warns not to marry as Good Friday. Another suggested origin of the TONY BRYANT on Tuesday 13th superstition relates to 1307, when, on Friday 13 October, hundreds of  [email protected] In Spain, as in other Spanish- Knights Templar met their fate, al- speaking countries, Tuesday 13th though this may not have been for- MALAGA. Today is Friday 13th, a is considered a day of bad luck and mulated until the 19th century. day that is considered unlucky for misfortune. Although many However, there is no evidence to those of a superstitious nature, for Spanish children are familiar support any of these theories, and it is believed to be a bad omen and with Friday 13th, which is largely the origins of the curse of Friday the bring misfortune. due to Hollywood and American 13th will remain as curious as the Some people, especially in US and influences, traditionally, the legend itself. UK, will avoid normal daily activi- Spanish regard Tuesday with far ties, like driving their car or flying, greater wariness. Hollywood for fear of some ill-fated conclusion. There is even a timeworn say- Like most legends and superstitious Others avoid anything that might ing that warns - ‘Don’t marry, go beliefs, Hollywood has been respon- cause them concern, even though on a journey, or leave your house sible for fuelling an ongoing inter- these things pose no threat through- on Tuesday’ (en martes ni te cases, est in this date. out the rest of the year. A front door numbered 12+1 by a superstitious owner. :: SUR ni te embarques, ni de tu casa te The blockbuster movie franchise, According to the Stress Manage- apartes). Friday the 13th, comprises twelve ment Centre and Phobia Institute two every year until 2020. name: triskaidekaphobia; while the slasher films, a television show, sev- in North Carolina, an estimated 20 One study by the British Medi- scientific term for the fear of Friday eral novels, comic books and video million people in the USA are af- cal Journal concluded that the risk 13th is paraskevidekatriaphobia. games that focus on the fictional fected by a phobia of this day, mak- of hospital admission as a result of mass murderer, Jason Voorhees. ing it the most feared day of the year. a transport accident may be in- Origins The scientific term Several of the films were released For a month to have a Friday creased by as much as 52 per cent There are, of course, those who be- for the fear of Friday on Friday 13th and the series be- 13th, it must begin on a Sunday. It on a Friday 13th; subsequent stud- lieve Friday 13th is just another day- 13th is paraskevide- came one of the most successful hor- happens at least once a year in the ies however have disproved any cor- date combination - while dismiss- ror movie franchises of the twenti- Gregorian calendar, but can occur relation between Friday 13th and ing it as superstitious poppycock - katriaphobia eth century, grossing over 460 mil- up to three times. There have only the rate of accidents. but where did it originate and why lion dollars at box offices around the been two this year and there will be The fear of the number 13 has a is it considered such a fateful day? world. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 29 30 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH The Pompidou opens up to Jean Dubuffet

The Malaga branch of the Paris contemporary art centre offers a new exhibition focusing on the founder of Art Brut

:: ANTONIO JAVIER LÓPEZ MALAGA. The new temporary ex- hibition at the Centre Pompidou Málaga is one of the “pop-up” mu- seum’s best yet. More than 80 pieces from the centre’s Paris par- ent’s collections take visitors on a journey through the career of a crucial player in the evolution of art in the last half century. Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985) is written down in art history books as the founder of the Art Brut movement and the fascinating complexity of his work is visible from the start of the exhibition, which opens with Traveller with- out a Compass (1952), a painting that gives the whole exhibition its name. In the middle of the last century the Art Brut movement sought a kind of ‘year zero’ of creation, a tendency stripped of tradition, out- side the debate between figurative art and abstraction, to open a new The Irish Gig (1961), returns to the Pompidou after forming part of the centre’s original collection. :: SILVA PENCO childlike and reactionary path, rude in appearance but with a sen- timental background, whose echo THE EXHIBITION has resounded for decades and whose most notable cultivators in Title. Jean Dubuffet. Traveller Spain were Antoni Tàpies and Without a Compass. Equipo Crónica, as the president of the Centre Pompidou Paris, Venue. Centre Pompidou Serge Lasvignes, pointed out in Málaga. Under the cube on the Malaga on Wednesday. corner of Muelle Uno and Muelle “What strikes me about Dubuf- 2 in Malaga Port. fet is his crazy, utopian desire to create art rejecting all prior cul- Date. Until 14 October. tural heritage. Starting from zero, wanting to work like a child, like Admission. Combined ticket a mad man or a prehistoric man. (collection and temporary exhibi- This exhibition shows this desire tion), 9 euros; collection only, 7 well,” said Lasvignes, of the show euros; Jean Dubuffet temporary that remains in Malaga until 14 Oc- exhibition only, 4 euros. tober. Bright colours appear towards the end. :: SILVIA PENCO Traveller without a Compass (1952). :: ÑITO SALAS July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 31 32 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

FACTS AND FACES

Stalls at the British International School of Marbella fair. :: SUR

School fair raises funds Hogar Betania. Families, staff and children took part in dance work- for La Línea hostel shops and ceramic making, among other activities. The volunteer-run MARBELLA Hogar Betania hostel in La Línea The recent summer fair at the Brit- cares for homeless people. The char- ish International School of Marbella ity also provides food to around 520 raised 1,300 euros for the charity families with limited resources.

The atmosphere at the Nagüeles quarry venue prior to Wednesday’s opening concert. :: JOSELE-LANZA Cudeca appeals for Fundación CLC World shop volunteers collects kilos of food

Music returns to the quarry SAN PEDRO MIJAS Cudeca Hospice is in urgent need Fundación CLC World recently of volunteers to help out at the San handed over 400 kilos of foods to for another year of Starlite Pedro shop on Saturday mornings. the Mijas branch of the Cruz Roja Tasks include receiving donations, (Red Cross). This donation, the re- serving customers, displaying items sults of a collection carried out by and explaining what Cudeca Hos- the resort’s staff and volunteers, Marbella’s sixth star- pice is and the care it provides in comes after another 650 kilos of studded summer music the community. Email voluntari- foods were handed over to the [email protected] or phone NGO Conectando Pueblos, to help festival got under way 952564910 or 671048304. refugees in Greece. on Wednesday with a show by Mexican idol, Luis Miguel

:: ADRIÁN MEDINA MARBELLA. Music filled the Nagüeles quarry venue on Wednes- day evening for the opening night of Marbella’s sixth Starlite festival. Cameras flashed as famous faces Sandra García Sanjuán (centre) was the evening’s host. :: J-LANZA posed on their way in to enjoy the atmosphere in the buzzing Sessions bella summer scene. ticians on the guest list included Lions Club members hand over their cheque. :: SUR area as well as the concert by Mexi- Among them were singers Niña Andalusian PP president Juanma can idol Luis Miguel, who brought Pastori and Nuria Fergó, as well as Moreno and Malaga PP president La Cala Lions help out de Mijas Lions Club, Julie Barry, new and old songs for his Costa del Carmen Martínez Bordiú, the ce- Elías Bendodo. Last to arrive were was a cheque for 1,000 euros to Sol fans. lebrity granddaughter of Franco, Marbella society regulars Gunila local fencers Luis Hernanz, technical coach for Starlite promoter Sandra García and Javier Banderas, brother of Von Bismark and Luis Ortiz. the Fencing Club in La Cala de Sanjuán welcomed a variety of VIP Malaga actor Antonio. Actress and The Starlite programme contin- MIJAS Mjas. The money will be used to guests from the worlds of fashion, model Paula Echevarría and foot- ues this week with the Pet Shop The last presentation made by the purchase material and pay for li- music, sport and politics, along with baller boyfriend Miguel Torres failed Boys and Sting & Shaggy, among outgoing president of the La Cala cences and grants. the regular aristocrats on the Mar- to escape the cameras, while poli- others. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 33 34 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Fruit and veg:

better off :: INÉS GALLASTEGUI Sometimes, it’s best to leave the From the first time that someone job to evolution. Peel is 100% or- dislodged a fallen tree trunk to al- ganic and can protect its contents low a river to flow, to the latest ad- against heat, cold, dirt and damp. naked vances in genetic engineering and Patricia Reina and Fernando disease prevention, history is filled Gómez, a couple from Madrid who with amazing examples of how hu- have reduced their use of disposable man intelligence can collaborate plastics to the absolute minimum with nature for the better. On some (they can fit two years’ worth of occasions, however, man changes waste into just two lunch boxes - the natural course of things and ends have spent a long time trying to alert up doing more harm than good. the food industry about this unnec- According to the Spanish essary waste. This effort was with- Desnuda la Fruta campaign (liter- out success until they came across ally, Undress the Fruit), one text Isabel Vicente, author of La Hipóte- book case of this human folly is the sis Gaia, a blog about environmental use of redundant plastic packaging: issues. A campaign the practice of smothering fruit and The writer, who is from Sala- vegetables (many of which - onions, manca is an agricultural engineer encourages bananas, oranges, aubergines - are and an Environmental Sciences already protected within their own graduate, who had also noted the shoppers to reject natural packaging) in polystyrene “nonsensical” wrapping up of fresh vegetables and plastic film to display them on products in supermarkets. the shelves of shops. The most “weird and outrageous” wrapped in plastic. The campaign has shared mes- example she found was a single on- sages on social media requesting ion wrapped in a much-too-large The perfect that supermarkets and consumers plastic container. This became the packaging already reduce their use of superfluous, ex- main image of the #DesnudaLa- pensive and environment-pollut- Fruta campaign, which encourages exists: ing plastics. conscious consumers to photograph it’s called peel “The ‘packaging’ designed by na- fruit and vegetables that are wrapped ture is biodegradable, is best for pre- in plastic in a way that is “abusive serving food and it’s called peel,” and unnecessary” and spread them says Ambiente Europeo, one of the on Facebook, Instagram and Twit- associations involved. ter alongside the above hashtag. July 13th to 19th 2018 35 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE British campaigners offer a realistic alternative to single-use plastic

Ecopassion, an TIPS for example drinking straws, clean- environmental initiative ing materials, shopping bags, tooth- and online shop, advises Reduce your plastic intake: brushes and shampoo bars wrapped local residents on how Drink tap water and stop buy- in paper, and, for the current Plas- ing bottled: If you really don’t tic Free July campaign, the shop is Onions and oranges come in the perfect natural packaging, but they can reduce their like the taste (some areas are offering a variety of discounts. they are sold wrapped in plastic in supermarkets. :: DLF everyday use of plastic better than others) then get a The team, headed by Sarah and water filter. Steph, also organise events: their :: MADDY HAY Use reusable bags for fruit and first beach clean takes place this The response has been over- their own skin? Aren’t you going MALAGA. While Spain’s #Desnu- veg: If you take your own bags month on the western Costa del Sol whelming and has broken down to peel them before you eat them?” daLaFruta campaign has taken off with you then you reduce the area up to the border of Cadiz prov- many barriers. Although the on- they ask. on a global scale, two British resi- need for unwanted plastic. ince. ion remains at the top of the rank- “I suppose that the packaging dents on the Costa del Sol have been Avoid food packaging: 90% of Sarah admits that, among her new ing of ridiculous packaging, users is meant to speed up the shopping working to help locals find practical household waste here is plastic plastic-free lifestyle habits, some have shared images of oranges that process, because the client doesn’t ways to reduce their use of plastic. and even when trying to re- have been easier to implement than had been peeled and repackaged, have to weigh the fruit, but this Neighbours Sarah and Steph from duce your plastic waste in others: “I can’t remember the last sprigs of herbs inside boxes that does not justify all the waste,” de- Casares Costa were walking their other ways, food packaging time I bought a plastic water bottle weigh more than they do and eco- clares Vicente. dogs together discussing environ- can still be a culprit. Try to or used a plastic bag, and all my fam- logical courgettes wrapped in non- Of the three famous ‘Rs’ in sus- mental issues when they had their shop in places with a deli ily now happily use a bamboo tooth- ecological containers. tainability - reduce, reuse, recycle “light bulb” moment and decided to counter where you can take brush, but it took a while to adjust “Over-wrapping has become so - people normally just resort to the start Ecopassion, an online shop and your own containers for to the shampoos, so we tried a few normal that we’ve got to the point last. They put their products in a waste-reduction campaign that was meat/cheese etc. or use places different ones before settling on the that it does not surprise anyone, recycling bin and clear their con- officially launched in March of this that wrap in waxed paper in- ones we use now.” but there are many people who science, but the truth is that half year, aided by the women’s back- stead of plastic. One of the Ecopassion founders’ think it’s crazy,” explain Patricia of those plastic remains could end ground in marketing. Switch from liquid clothes de- biggest challenges was making the and Fernando, who recount their up on landfill sites, or, worse, pol- Already, their mission has gained tergent to powder: Fabric sof- extra effort to shop in different places experiences in a blog: Vivir Sin luting oceans and beaches. traction. In April, they visited the tener is reported to be bad for according to which products have Plásticos (Living Without Plastic). local water board (Acosol) and in you, so that’s one bottle you the least plastic. Sarah recommends From their point of view, pro- Reusable bags May the recycling plant for Costa can cut out. If you switch to making a fridge chart to speed up plastic arguments made by certain The promoters of the vegetable del Sol West (Urbaser) in order to powder detergent you will be the process. companies on the basis of hygiene ‘striptease’ put more emphasis on fact-find, and say they were met with using a recyclable card box. With more and more people get- or conservation do not hold up. another R; rejecting the over-pack- very a very positive response. Try using solid shampoo: Bars ting involved, the business is going “Don’t oranges, kiwis and bananas aged food products and realising “We really wanted to dispel the last longer than a bottle. Also from strength to strength. “We ha- have sufficient protection with that the alternative is just as sim- myth that all rubbish is put into one try ditching shower gel and ven’t met with very much resistance ple: buying loose fruit and veg. In bin and landfilled,” Sarah told SUR hand soap for soap bars. at all,” said Sarah. many cases, the consumer can in English. “What is really inspiring,” she FIGURES weigh their products and stick the As a result of their campaigning added, “is meeting people and hear- price directly onto the article, or efforts, Ecopassion has managed to As well as offering helpful advice ing what lengths they have gone to pack their fruit and vegetables get five local bars to switch from through social media, Ecopassion to live a more environmentally in their own reusable bags made plastic straws - the disposal of which sells a wide selection of recyclable, friendly lifestyle. Sometimes the of recyclable plastic, fabric or is seriously threatening to marine reusable or biodegradable alterna- people you would least expect to 2.1 mesh, all of which can be bought life - to paper ones. tives to everyday household items, make changes have done so.” million tonnes of plastic waste very cheaply online. Almost all are generated in Spain every year, businesses accept this without according to Cicloplast. 34% is re- question. cycled, 17% is burned for energy However the activists admit and 49% end up on landfill sites. that the ball is in the hands of the distribution sector. Although plastic-free supermarkets already exist elsewhere - the latest, called 12 Ekoplaza, has just opened in Am- million tonnes of plastic is sterdam -, Spain is dragging its dumped into the sea every year. feet, say the environmentalists. One water bottle takes 500 years “The main objective of the to decompose, according to campaign is that this plastic pack- Greenpeace, who call for the re- aging disappears, but, up to now, duction of packaging, the reuse of no companies have agreed to it. primary materials and the use of Some have said that they will new materials with less environ- take our suggestions into account, mental impact. but as of yet no action has been taken.” Sarah and Steph with representatives from Urbaser and Manilva councillor Dean Shelton. :: GARY BEAUMONT 36 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

DEBBIE BARTLETT WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE FOOTNOTE E13 JULY 1713 Tratado Treaty Paz Peace Guerra War The Utrecht Treaty Neerlandés Dutch Ciudad City Territorio Territory passed Gibraltar and Aranceles Tariffs Isla Island Embajador Ambassador Menorca to Britain Reino Kingdom Marqués Marquis Duque Duke t announced itself to be “ A right, and the most absolute do- Hostilidades Hostilities Treaty of Peace and Friend- minion over the said island, and Sucesión Succession ship between the Most Se- in particular over the town, cas- Beneficiario Beneficiary Irene and Most Potent Prin- tle, harbour, and fortifications of The treaty, signed in July 1713. :: SUR Acuerdo Agreement cess Anne, by the Grace of God, the bay of Minorca, commonly Cambio Change Queen of Great Britain, France, called Port Mahon, together with back, by different years: theth British Corona Crown and Ireland, Defender of the the other ports, places, and towns means, and would temporarilytempo lost Faith, &c. and the Most Serene situated in the aforesaid island. still like it to be re- the island to and Most Potent Prince Philip But it is provided, as in the above- turned today, but FranFrance in 1756, the Fifth, the Catholic King of written article, that no refuge or the Gibraltarianian duduring the still not the end of the matter. The Spain, concluded at Utrecht the shelter shall be open to any ships people insistist SeSeven Year small island of Menorca was in- 2/13 Day of July, 1713”, and it of war of the in Port Ma- they want to WWar, but re- vaded by the British once again in meant that Gibraltar ceased to hon, or in any other port of the remain Britishsh gainedga it un- 1798, during the French Revolu- be Spanish and was ceded in per- said island of Minorca, whereby and they are der the Treaty tionary Wars, but it was finally petuity to Britain. the Spanish coasts may be in- supported in of Paris in and permanently repossessed by Many people, however, may not fested by their excursions: and that by the UK 1763 after win- Spain under the Treaty of Amiens be aware that the same Utrecht the Moors and their ships shall government.. ning thatt war. In in 1802. treaty went on to give Menorca only be allowed to enter the is- Menorca, howeverhowever,, 1782 SpaSpain regained The Utrecht Treaty of 13 July 1713 to Britain as well: land aforesaid on account of traf- had a much more cheqchequ-u- control of MMenorca af- changed history, but as everyone “Moreover the Catholic King fic, according to the agreement ered history. It wwasas ter a lenlengthy siege knows, the course that history will doth in like manner for himself, of treaties.” first returnedd to Unlike GibraltarGibraltar, Menorca iin Port Mahon, take can never be predicted. his heirs and successors, yield to Following the signing of the Spain under the was British for less than and Britain ceded the crown of Great Britain the Utrecht Treaty Spain almost im- Treaty of Versailles 100 years. it back to Spain the whole island of Minorca, and doth mediately regretted it. It made in 1783. They had :: FUNDACIO DESTI MENORCA following year. · Bilingual crossword transfer thereunto for ever, all several attempts to get Gibraltar been a frenetic 70 That however, was inside back page

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Please send your questions or property, so now her only be important to know if your It may have been a bit of a half - ject last week when we were do- contact us directly to arrange domicile is the property where mother’s partner signed a will, hearted spring but it seems to ing our weekly shopping. Digger a personal appointment on: she is living. However, the son as it might be that he has left have made up for it with the start was at home as it was far too hot of my mother’s partner, who the one-third share he can freely of a hot summer. for him. At one stop my wife Erny Ilagoson International always opposed to the relation- dispose of to your mother, and We humans can control our stayed in the car while I went into Lawyers ship and blamed my mother in that case she could receive a activity to suit the weather but a hardware store to buy a few because his father got divorced small part of the inheritance. pets can’t and every year stories items and parted with the com- Avda. Playas Andaluzas 38 (Exit ‘El Rosario’) to be with her, has stated that abound of pets in closed cars suf- ment “I will only be a couple of 29604 Marbella he wants my mother out of the REF. R. D. N. fering in the heat, and I do mean minutes” as the shop was only a Tel: 952 77 12 13 property. I have told her that I have taken advantage of the suffering . hundred metres away. As I ap- Fax: 952 82 68 61 she can come to live with us in sales and have gone shopping I heard last week of police in proached the shop I saw an eld- [email protected] the UK, but she says she does with some friends. They took Almeria having to break a car rear erly gentleman on sticks ap- www.ilagoson.com not want to leave Spain, even me to a shop I did not know, window to rescue a dog which proaching. To my amazement and Offices in Málaga, Marbella though the pension she is re- but with very high quality was in great distress trapped in a concern he collapsed on the pave- and Cádiz ceiving is too low to pay a rent. clothes and at a good price. metal oven masquerading as a car. ment only a metre or so away. I I would like to know if my However, when paying, the as- Back in Britain the RSPCA re- went to his aid pulling him away mother has any kind of right to sistant told me that if I paid ports an “alarming increase” in from traffic on the road and a shop stay in the property, even if it with credit card and not in the number of reported instances called for an ambulance. REF. E. V. I. is not hers. cash, she would have to charge this year of pets being left in cars When I returned to the car I My mother has a problem re- Unfortunately the Civil Code an extra 2% for the bank com- in the heat. Are people lacking in had been away for nearly forty garding the property where establishes that, based on the in- mission. Is that legal? concern about their pets? I be- minutes. Circumstances had she lives. Her Spanish partner formation provided, your No. The client can never be lieve this is not the case but to stepped in. Supposing a dog had and owner of the villa recently mother does not have any right forced to pay a surcharge for quote Harold McMillan who was been left in the car alone. passed away. They were to- to the property, as she was not paying with a credit card, not once asked why something ob- The best plan is never to take gether for 22 years, and my married and her partner was the even during the sales period, so vious had been overlooked re- pets in the car in hot weather, air mother went to live with him exclusive owner. Consequently, you could make a complaint and plied, “Circumstances, dear boy, con or not. If it is really necessary, 15 years ago. She had her own the property now passes to the ask for the reimbursement of circumstances.” like a visit to the vet, try to make property, but sold it when she heirs, in this case the son of the the surcharge that they charged There is the answer. Every- the trip in the cooler part of the moved in with her partner- deceased. Nevertheless, it would you. thing takes much longer to do day. Leave Blazer and Kitty at than we calculate. Circumstances home with plenty of water and intervened. shade and remember the shade First Assessment Consultation FREE of Charge I was thinking about the sub- varies as the day advances. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 37 38 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Record crowds at fifth Weekend Beach

International artists including DJ David Guetta, The Offspring and Jimmy Cliff were among the most popular acts

Another highlight for some on Friday was the appearance of Gua- temalan DJ, Meneo, who stripped naked during his set on the Faro de JENNIE RHODES Torre del Mar stage just outside the festival ground. According to fes-  [email protected] tival organisers, Meneo has done so on a number of occasions before TORRE DEL MAR. The fifth Week- as part of his set and no complaints end Beach festival closed in the were filed after his ‘show’ on Fri- early hours of Sunday morning re- day, which led to videos going vi- porting record ticket sales with ral following his ‘performance’. 140,000 people attending over the Saturday night was a more re- four days and 38,000 attendees on laxed affair with Asian Dub Foun- average per day. dation, Enrique Bunbury and “It has been another successful, Jimmy Cliff all performing. incident-free year,” said organis- Françoise Rajewski, 41, and her David Guetta entertained the crowds on Friday, the busiest night of the festival. :: HUGO CORTÉS ers, who have already promised husband, Jérôme Duquene, 39, who that the festival will be back next are originally from France and Bel- “It was great to have the oppor- year. gium respectively but live in Jaén tunity to have this kind of cultural The fifth anniversary got under province, were staying with friends experience and I especially wanted way in the middle of last week as in Torre del Mar specifically for the to see The Offspring as it reminded thousands of ‘Weekers’ started to festival and particularly wanted to me of my youth,” said Jérôme, descend on Torre del Mar and see The Offspring. while Françoise said that she liked pitched their tents on the camp- that the festival was on the beach site behind the main festival and that there were different stages ground. The beach to the west of THE PROTAGONISTS with a big variety of music. the town rapidly filled up with fes- Tom Hurst, 21, had travelled tival-goers waiting for the open- Jérôme Duquene from England to visit his family ing night to start. From Belgium / Jaén who live in the Torre del Mar Thursday was one of the biggest I especially wanted to area and had timed his visit to nights of the event, with Ameri- see The Offspring as coincide with the festival. “It’s can alternative rock band The Off- they remind me of my great to come and see my sister spring headlining the main stage youth and mum and be able to come to and performing hits including the Weekend Beach at the same Pretty Fly and Get a Job. Françoise Rajewski time,” he said. Jamaican group Inner Circle were From France / Jaén Despite different rumours the first of a number of interna- I like that it’s on the circulating that this was to be tional reggae bands, a mainstay mu- beach and there’s a the last Weekend Beach festi- sic genre of the festival, which in wide variety of music val due to planned development previous years has seen the likes on the site and that current or- of Damian Marley and Alborosie, Tom Hurst ganisers, Realidad Eventos S.L., the latter returning to the festival Visiting family from UK would have to compete for the this year. It’s great to come and contract during a tender proc- Friday night has always been the see my sister and mum ess for next year’s event, the big one at the festival and this year and be able to go to the company has already issued a was no exception, with DJ David Weekend Beach at the press release promising that the Guetta getting undoubtedly the same time festival will be back in Torre del biggest reaction of the weekend. Mar in 2019. The Offspring headlined on Thursday night last week. :: J. RHODES July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 39 40 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

Catwalk glamour with sand between their toes

Nicole Kimpel and Elisabeth Reyes were in the front row for the Malaga Summer beachside fashion show

Designer Elena Tablada Reyes, former Miss Malaga, and Ni- and several local fashion cole Kimpel, the Dutch girlfriend Spectators line the ‘Málaga Summer’ catwalk on the city’s Playa de La Caleta. :: FRANCIS SILVA of Antonio Banderas. labels showcased their In a unique location, with the lines of Ángel Palazuelos or the 80s collections for the sea behind and a magical sunset, retro collection of Entrecosturas. summer at a seaside the design houses presented their Fashion for every taste and designs latest summer collections. Next to for every personality. event internationally known Elena Tab- Nicole Kimpel, a regular now at lada were Malaga haute couture de- all the main summer events in :: ELENA CABEZA signers Ángel Palazuelos, Rafael Ur- Malaga and on the Costa del Sol, said MALAGA. La Caleta beach, in cen- quízar and Jesús Segado, and local that she’d like to have a design by tral Malaga, was turned into one of labels Entrecosturas, Haití, Mariola Ángel Palazuelos this summer, al- the few beachside catwalks ever Sanabria, Antonio Corpas, Sena De- though she admitted that she still seen in Spain last Friday for the first sign and Antonio Galiano. hadn’t decided which [designer] to ‘Málaga Summer’ show. This new From the bathing costume de- wear for Antonio’s birthday party. summer fashion event hopes to signs of Haití and Elena Tablada, to Elena Tablada said, “This view, grow in importance at a national the party outfits of Mariola Sanab- this amazing spot, with the sea and level and attending were designer ria, Jesús Segado or Sena Design, the sand as a backdrop is something Elena Tablada, who presented her not forgetting the daring bridalwear that people must experience and swimwear collection, Elisabeth of Rafael Urquízar, the see-through Nicole Kimpel. :: F. SILVA A moment from the show.:: F. SILVA enjoy.” July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 41 42 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

DENISE BUSH GARDENING READERS’ PHOTOS Lupinus albus

White lupin is an attractive plant, content to grow in hot climates and with an edible seed popular here in Spain

The lupin genus as a whole does not (altramuz blanco or chocho in Span- in brine as a snack. fare well in hot climates but one ish), it is not only grown for its at- Archaeological excavations have species, Lupinus albus, has been tractive foliage and spikes of white unearthed traces of this plant in grown in the Mediterranean region flowers but also for its crop of edi- Greece, Italy, Egypt and Cyprus, for over 2,000 years. Commonly ble seeds which here in Spain are dating back to nearly 4,000 years :: C. FITZWATER called the Egyptian or field lupin cooked and served ago. The seed is high in protein andan low in starch and glu- tente and is a source of fo- A JUNGLE ON THE PATIO latelat (B9), magnesium, phosphorousph and iron.iro Like all lu- Green-fingered Christine Fitzwater sent in this photo of a pinpin species, the huge variety of plants on her patio which she says were raw seed is bit- mainly grown from cuttings from other people. ter and toxic, containingcon poispoisonous al- kalokaloids, and needsnee to be UNSEASONAL soakedsoak before SURPRISE cooking,cook in the samesam way that pulsespuls are treated. It is grown com- This plant is not usually merciallymerc in various fully appreciated until countries,count particularly Christmas when it is diffi- AustraliaAustra which produces 80 cult to avoid, being seen in per cent of the world’s crop. supermarkets, council However useful it may be as a parks and garden centres. food, Lupinus albus is also an attrac- However it may surprise tive bushy plant with dark-green, some people to see what pubescent leaves and tall spikes of the Flor de Pascua or Poin- white pea-like flowers which at- settia, actually looks like tract bees and butterflies. As a mem- for the rest of the year. ber of the Fabaceae family, it can be This photo was sent in by used as a green manure as it fixes SUR in English reader nitrogen in the soil. It grows to about Maria Hillen. :: MARIA HILLEN 1.2 metres tall and although drought resistant (it has a very long taproot) it will flower and seed more vigor- ously with regular watering. PHOTOS Lupinus albus prefers an acid soil which must be free-draining to pre- Calling all Email your photos to eng- vent the roots rotting and can be [email protected] or send grown in full sun or partial shade. gardeners them to SUR in English, In temperate regions it is sown Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009 at the end of the summer and We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a grown during the winter months, readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation. taking 11 months to mature. Peo- or enjoy growing plants on Alternatively, you can send ple with peanut allergies may their terraces or balconies, them to us via Facebook find they are also allergic to so why not share them with (surenglish) or Twitter Lupinus albus and the unripe seed pods (inset). :: SUR Lupinus. others? (@SUR_English). July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 43

INTERNATIONAL The Nobel laureate Mohan Munasinghe, and the ex-Director General for UNESCO, Irina Bokova, also participated in the Climate Change Leadership Summit THE AMERICAN COLLEGE IN SPAIN CO-ORGANIZERS OF THE SUMMIT WITH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

AMERICAN COLLEGE IN SPAIN (Bachelor of Science). The American College in Spain also has transfer agree- ments with many universities, which provides students com- ing from the various Broward International Centers benefits like direct transfer, different types of scholarships or certain de- The American College in Spain, ductions in academic fees. was the co-organizer of the Cli- mate Change Leadership Sum- PARTNER UNIVERSITIES: mit, held in Oporto last Friday. The Thanks to the SACS (Southern star guest at this event was the for- Association of Colleges & Schools) mer US President, Barack Obama. accreditation granted to The Ameri- The goal of the summit was can College in Spain as a Brow- to create awareness of the impact ard International Centre our stu- that climate change is making, but dents can enter or transfer to most above all, to show the solutions universities in the United States. which are being implemented in Some success cases include Mar- various parts of our planet. bella based students who have been “It is an honor to have cooper- recently accepted at Florida Atlan- ated, together with our faculty and tic University (Boca Raton, FL), staff, in the organization of such Melissa Butler (ACS director) with Florida International University an important event. “To meet President Obama and Pancho (Miami, FL), University of South President Obama and for him Campo.:: ACS Florida (Tampa, FL), California to be interested in our educational State University of Monterrey Bay programs makes me very proud Broward College. Students en- (Monterrey, CA), Hult Int’l Busi- and it demonstrates recognition rolled in the university program ness School (London, UK) and of our work,” claimed Melissa But- are also students of Broward St. Louis University (Madrid, ler, Director of the American Col- College, allowing them to have Spain) amongst many others. lege in Spain. the same benefits as students in The American College in the main campus, such as ac- ABOUT BROWARD COLLEGE Spain is a fully accredited high cess to Broward online library Broward College in Ft. Lauder- school and university center. and academic counselling. All dale, Florida is one of the top 5 Students who attend ACS are grades and academic transcripts largest universities in the US and simultaneously enrolled in ei- are provided by Broward Col- for several years has been included ther The University of Nebraska lege. amongst the top 10 community High School or Broward Col- THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Association (NCAA) approves The University Transfer Pro- colleges in America by the prestig- lege if they are in the university The University of Nebraska High most University of Nebraska High gram or 2+2 enables students ious Aspen Institute. program. This format allows stu- School (UNHS) is a college pre- School core courses, allowing stu- to begin in Marbella much of Broward College has been of- dents to be accepted in univer- paratory high school providing dents to earn the credits they need the basic coursework required fering international education sities all over North America and quality education to students all to meet initial eligibility require- by all North American univer- programs since 1974. Apart from Europe. around the globe. It offers a cur- ments and the possibility of being sities. Students then transfer their its three main campuses in Flor- One of the main advantages riculum that challenges and teaches granted sports scholarship. credits to universities in the USA ida, Broward College has cen- that this institution has to offer students as well as scheduling free- from which they intend to earn ters in Ecuador, China, Sri is the flexibility in the schedule. doms that allow students to spend THE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER a degree. This is known as the Lanka, Vietnam, Chile, Colom- Many students attending ACS time on important activities out- PROGRAM (2+2) 2+2: 2 years in Spain and 2 years bia, India, Bolivia, Peru, Indo- are athletes, who need to com- side of the classroom. This High The American College in Spain in the U.S. (or any other univer- nesia, Dubai and Spain. bine their studies with their train- School Program, available now in is an international center of sity in Europe that offers the ing schedules and tournaments. Marbella, allows students to access Broward College in Florida. As North American university sys- As well as schedule adaptation, any American University. an international center, ACS is tem) where they can complete students receive personalized able to offer the Associate of Arts their degree: BA (Bachelor of attention in a small classroom NCAA COURSES degree (AA) in Marbella, which Arts), BBA (Bachelor of Busi- environment. The National Collegiate Athletic is a 2-year degree granted by ness Administration) or BSc ADVERTORIAL 44 July 13th to 19th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

View of Peña de los Enamorados from inside the Menga dolmen. :: J. NAZCA. REUTERS One of the cave paintings at Matacabras. :: JAVIER PÉREZ GONZÁLEZ A study shows that Antequera’s lovers’ rock contained the very first shrine in Andalucía

Scientists have discovered which is how we can date it,” said moved down to the plain, they de- to be designated as a World Heri- This new scientific contribution that the wall paintings in García Sanjuán. He believes the cave cided to worship the rock, so they tage Site.” will have to be continued with fur- paintings were done before the end built the Menga dolmen to face the As part of the study, “a photo- ther studies, because up until now the Matacabras cave date of the neolithic period, and the study shrine there and the megalithic tomb, grammetric restitution was carried there was only an estimated date back to 3,900 years BC, has opened the way for others to be Viera, towards the sun, as in the rest out, which is very important at a for the dolmens: Menga was be- before the Menga carried out in the future to establish of Europe and north Africa, accord- conservation level, because for the lieved to have been built 4,000 years a more exact date for the megalithic ing to Bartolomé Ruiz, director of first time we can say that we have before Christ, but that has now had dolmen was built monuments. the archaeological site. a complete three-dimensional map to be revised to at least 3,900. “We already knew about this small “One of the objectives of this work of what this cave is like, with all its This was all during the late Neo- cave, but no in-depth study had been was, for the first time, to try to put features,” said García Sanjuán. lithic period, which was between :: ANTONIO J. GUERRERO done into it,” he says, stressing the a date to these paintings, which is The high-resolution research 10,000 and 3,000 years before our MALAGA. The wall paintings in the importance of the multidisciplinary difficult. We used a method which was carried out by the Prehistory time, and there is believed to have Matacabras cave, inside the Peña de research which has revealed further is called uranium thorium dating on and Archaeology Department at been a 1,000-year difference be- los Enamorados (lovers’ rock) in An- details about the site. the symbols which have been pre- Seville university, and financed by tween the creation of the dolmens tequera, date back to 3,900 years be- The result is important because of served at the foot of the Peña, by ac- the Ministry of the Economy and of Menga, Viera and El Romeral. fore Christ. The date has been scien- the link it shows between these cave tivating neutrons and X-ray diffrac- Competition’s National R+D Plan. The classification as a Unesco tifically certified and means that this paintings and the dolmens: the shrine tion and carrying out a full style The team included specialists from World Heritage Site has attracted neolithic enclave was the first ever in the mountain (which looks like analysis,” explained García Sanjuán. the Senior Board of Scientific Re- more visitors and made it possible shrine in Andalucía; it existed before the profile of a sleeping giant) is what search (CSIC) and the universities to complete the museum project; the dolmens were built nearby, ac- made the settlers on the Antequera High resolution of Alcalá de Henares, Southamp- it also means that more in-depth cording to Leonardo García Sanjuán, plain build the Menga dolmen fac- Once this scientific study had been ton, Lisbon and Seville. studies can be carried out into the a professor of Prehistory at Seville ing the Peña, instead of towards the published, it showed that this cave Dolmens of Antequera site, to find university. sun or the stars, like other dolmens. painting was done in the 39th cen- out about who built them. Also, as He is the coordinator of a study “We already knew that people tury BC. “That date is very compati- Michael Hoskin (the scientist who which has produced a much more once lived in El Toro cave at El Tor- ble with the hypothesis that the The first 3-D map has carried out the comparative study specific, and earlier, date for the ori- cal in Antequera, which is where we Menga dolmen faced this moun- also been produced of which showed that Menga was the gins of the archaeological complex have the oldest neolithic settlement tain because there had been a sanc- only one to be built facing an ob- which is now a World Heritage Site. in Malaga and one of the oldest in tuary there before,” he said, “as was the small Matacabras ject other than the sun) says: what “This shrine was already in use be- southern Spain,” said García Sanjuán. also indicated in the study which cave and its features if there are more dolmens lying be- fore the Menga dolmen was built, Now it appears that when they was carried out for the application neath the ground in the area? July 13th to 19th 2018 45 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO

EXHIBITIONS Benezra Gallery Art Marbella International artists Marbella. Until 28 August. Avda Marbella. From 20 to 25 July. Pala- Marbella. Until 9 August. Jesse Jay Tomás Pascual, Urb La Quinta cio de Ferias y Congresos. Art Gallery, C/Guadalete. Javier Calleja Golf. An international art fair which will A collection of art by twenty inter- Marbella. Until 28 July. Yusto / Gi- The gallery has a new collection of include modern and contemporary national artists. ner Gallery, C/Madera. art and sculptures by artists Aderita works from a number of galleries ‘I hope you don’t mind’ is the latest Silva, Raborama, Luis Agullo and across Spain and the rest of the Happy Artists exhibition by artist Javier Calleja. Rogerio Timoteo among others. world. Fuengirola. Until 21 July. La Libé- lula, C/Periana. Josephine Quintero of the Happy Artists group is exhibiting some of her work.

Wonder Beach party time CHARITY

:: TONY BRYANT Dry Martina Benezra Gallery, Marbella TORREMOLINOS. Torremoli- Malaga. 17 July, 9pm. El Balneario, nos is getting ready for the sec- Baños del Carmen. 15€. from 6pm. Concert starts at 8pm. ond biggest LGBT festival of A charity concert organised by the Jardín de la Alpujarra, Cortijo the summer season, the Won- Fundación General de La Univesi- Opazo, Ctra Atalbéitar, Pórtugos. der Gay Festival, a week of dad de Málaga. Funds raised are for A concert with The Songbirds and themed parties and musical Cudeca Cancer Hospice. fguma.es Ensemble Vargas. In aid of Acompa- events that will take place at lia Paliative Care. Email: info@jar- different venues in the town Collective Calling benefit dinalpujarra.com centre and on the beaches of El concert Bajondillo. Estepona. 13 July, 8.30pm. Centro MUSIC & DANCE Following the success of Tor- Cultural Padre Manuel. 6€. remolinos Pride last month - A concert by Sami James to raise which was attended by more funds for the charity Collective Ocean Bar than 40,000 people - the Won- Calling who support the local Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del der Beach Festival will take homeless community on the Costa Patio, 11pm, entry free. place from Monday 23 until del Sol. Tickets: 659772448 14 July. María Shislo & Jorge Sunday 29 July. Muñoz pay tribute to Amy Wine- The festival presents a series Wonder Beach will host a series of LGBT beach parties. :: SUR Age concern BBQ house, Prince, Adele, The Cranber- of activities like pool and beach Los Boliches. 14 July, 7pm. Restau- ries etc. www.tallerblues.es parties with top DJs, comedy parties on its roof-top pool ter- Sala Centuryon on Friday 27 rante Videra. 30€. drag shows, concerts and leisure race, while many of the venues July. Food and drink, entertainment, a Quixote in New York activities. The event, which is in La Nogalera will also partici- The closing party will be held raffle and auction. All profits to Malaga. 13 July, 10pm. Alcazaba de aimed mainly at gay men, is ex- pate in the fun. in the Aqua Emporio Club in La support Age Concern. Tickets from Málaga. pected to attract people from all The festival gets go ing at Nogalera on Sunday 29 June. the restaurant or from the Age A piano recital by Tito García with over Andalucía. the Sala Parthenon at mid- Tickets for the individual par- Concern shop in C/Francisco Cano. music from 20th century compos- Parties are held in the most night on Monday 23 June, ties and shows cost between ten ers José García Román, Ortega, popular gay-friendly bars, in- with an opening show per- and 25 euros, or a weekend pass Garden concert for charity Martínez de Ibarreta and others. cluding Eden, where many of formed by renowned drag - which entitles the holder ac- Alpujarra. 14 July, gardens open the daytime parties will take queen, La Prohibida. Another cess to Friday, Saturday and Bucks County Youth Orchestra place on the bar’s private beach highlight of the festival is the Sundays events - is available for Nerja. 13 July, from 8pm. Centro area. performance by the outra- 50 euros. Cultural Villa de Nerja. Free. The Hotel Ritual – the town’s geous comedy drag, Malote, For more information, see The orchestra from Bucks County first gay hotel – will also host which will take place in the www.wondergayfestival.es Philadelphia consists of 56 young musicians. Includes music by Bach and Rimsky Korsakov, and The Hobbit, Downton Abbey, Cole Por- The Addams family are spending ter and Duke Ellington. Jazz Wednesdays Vélez-Málaga. Centro de Arte the summer in Malaga Contemporáneo Francisco Hernández. 18 July, 8.30pm. Yuri Storione- By Josephine Quintero. Quartet. :: SUR IN ENGLISH MALAGA. The Addams family have installed themselves in the Cervantes Theatre in Malaga for the summer. The comedy musical tells the story of the Addams with all the muddles and misunderstand- ings of the unusual family, espe- cially when Wednesday falls for a ‘normal’ boy. It includes all the songs made famous by the Broadway musical from which this show is an adaptation. Although in Spanish, the ‘gags’ and humour should be

easily understood by a British The Adams Family and friends. :: TEATRO CERVANTES audience, with references to so- ciopolitical events and even a This is the first musical that INFORMATION laugh at the expense of Donald has an app that can be down- Trump’s famous hair style. loaded which provides an Some twenty actors, singers audio description, sign lan-  When. Until 5 August. and dancers make up the cast guage and subtitles to help while thirty technicians are in people with disabilities to en-  Where. Teatro Cervantes. charge of the sound, the elabo- joy the show. rate sets, fabulous costumes and www.teatrocervantes.com or  Tickets. From 18€. atmospheric lighting. www.unientradas.es 46 July 13th to 19th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

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1. Collector Voria Harras, next to a recreation of Palacio de los Carranza in Cádiz.

2. The Tudor house, decorated with early-20th century Eng- lish furniture.

3. Replica of Buganvilla, a house that remains today in Monte Sancha.

4. Tiny kitchens, toys and dolls.

5. Interior of one of the houses. :: TENLLADO 1

3 4 5 The dolls have found a home in Benalmádena

Voria Harras’ of the house,” explains Harras. Peo- IN DETAIL house (found on the second floor of ple would decorate the house with the exhibition) was used around this collection, which furniture that the carpenter had  The exhibition. Doll houses, time, a typical English replica with made and lay the table with minia- miniatures and toys. not a detail missed. features toys and REGINA SOTORRÍO ture cutlery from the goldsmith. Lit- The art deco style in the doll miniatures from tle by little, the model became an Where. Exhibition centre, houses began to evolve alongside @ReginaSotorrio exact replica of the real house, in Benalmádena (Avenida Antonio what was popular at the time. Tele- the medieval era up miniature. The collector says that Machado, 33). phones appeared and running water to now, is available darkness and the minuscule curtains this was a way for well-off families was accessible inside the home. Ga- have remained closed. Until now. to “show their house to visitors with- When. Until 14 December. rages were built outside and people to visit five years on The dolls return to a new home in a out actually showing it”. started to use washing machines. different location: The Exhibition Visitors to the exhibition can ex- Opening hours. Tuesday to Sat- Each house tells the story of a home from the closure of Centre in Benalmádena. plore a replica of the Palacio de los urday: 10am to 13.30pm / 5 to owner, as is the case of the Cortinas her museum For six months, until 14 Decem- Carranza in Cádiz (with a miniature 7pm. Evenings in July and August: sisters, who burnt their doll house ber, the cultural centre will be host porcelain Limoje dinnerware set), a 6.30-9pm. Sundays and holidays: to keep warm during the war, but to Voria Harras’ extensive collection. stately home typical of the Malaga 11am-1.30pm. Closed Monday. kept everything that was inside; or MALAGA. Voria Harras didn’t keep Displayed across three floors is eve- province compete with balconies, that of Carmen Marcos, who received her own doll house, she gave it away rything from miniature houses and wallpaper and a sun room on the first Entry. Free. her doll house as a gift from the King. to another little girl when she was 19th-century toys to authentic me- floor for sewing, playing and paint- It features a replica of her grandpar- just a child. However, this did not dieval show furniture. ing. Or look around the tiny Cordoba ents’ living room alongside designs stop her becoming the collector she Centuries ago, catalogues of fur- palace, Villa Dolores, which has an in one of these doll houses, there is inspired by the Bauhaus school. is now; the proud owner of the doll niture didn’t exist and the only way arbour on the terrace. even a tiny radio in one of the sit- As the decades went on, many house that the children of the An- that a carpenter or a builder could Harras’ vision as a whole com- ting rooms. doll houses began to leave their origi- dalusian aristocracy used to play with show their work to a client was to bines various interests, from archi- With the passing of time and nal homes, thrown away or replaced and a replica of the mansion on Paseo construct scaled-down pieces which tecture to fashion and customs of changes in lifestyles, the replicas be- by a plastic model. Voria Harras’ col- de Sancha. he then gave away. This is the origin the 19th century. None of these gan to seem old fashioned and the lection invites onlookers to travel For nearly fifty years, Harras has of doll houses and the purpose of the houses have water in the bathroom, little rooms became places for the back to the time where these pieces cared for and restored doll houses Buganvilla doll house, a building that some don’t even have baths (each children to play with. By the start would catch the eye of the little ones, that date all the way back to the 14th still stands in Monte de Sancha. bedroom has a chamber pot and a of the 20th century, the Lenci dolls but had a more important function century. Five years ago, her museum “They weren’t for children to play washbowl), while others house more - one hundred years old by then - for adults. “It’s a mistake to think on Calle Álamos, in the centre of with. Architects used them as mod- servants than residents. Some even would get mixed in with push chairs, that these were just for children,” Malaga was closed, and since then els and afterwards they were put on have a chapel. Anything that you stuffed animals, toy kitchens and adds Harras. Whoever visits this ex- the tiny art-deco lamps have sat in display in the hall or the living room might find in a home has been put train sets. A spectacular Tudor doll hibition will know that she is right. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 47 48 July 13th to 19th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

MUSIC & DANCE Malaga. 18 July, 10pm. Alcazaba Fuerzas Armadas. O. V. FILM Patio de los Surtidores. Rocio Santiago (vocals), Juani San- Carmen Escobar (harp) with Juan tiago (musical accompaniment) SUR in English advises calling Ojeando festival Manuel Rodríguez and María Vic- and Luisa Chicano and Ramón cinemas to check for any last min- Ojén. 13, 14 July. toria Molina play music by Gliere, Heredia (dance). Tel:952803183 / ute time changes. Lunchtime and A festival to promote independent Schubert and Rachmaninov. 683141136 late night screenings weekends rock and pop music combining es- only. tablished groups with emerging Summer Concerts Flamenco in the Museum musicians from Andalucía.A full Vélez-Málaga. 9.30pm. Museo de Malaga. Museo de Arte Flamenco Cine Albéniz programme of concerts can be Vélez-Málaga, C/Dr. Eduardo Peña Juan Breva, C/Ramón Fran- C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 found at www.ojeando-festival.es Jiménez Poey. Free. quelo. 36 02 95 or visit www.cinealbe- 13 July. ‘Pueri Cantores Sanctis- 14 July, 9.30pm. Carrete de Málaga niz.com or www.unientradas.es Rob Sas band simun Corpus Cristi choir. and dancers.Tel: 687 607 526 or Don’t Worry, He Won’t get Far Coín. 13 July, 5pm. The Ginger Pig. email: [email protected] Rob Sas Band. Estepona on Foot: 18.20, 20.25. 15€. A meeting of choirs Mary Shelley: 16.30, 20.25, Rock n Roll and BBQ with special Torre del Mar. Pitingo edy by the Clásicos Temporáneos 22.35. guest band Karma. 13 July, 9pm. At the Ermita Virgen Benalmádena. 14 July, 10.30pm. Company. On Chesil Beach: 18.05, 20.05. Estepona. 14 July, 11.50pm. Louie de Los Remedios. L’Ensemble Auditorio Municipal. Whitney: 22.05. Louie Bar. Equivoci (Italy) and San Juan Bau- Flamenco is one of the best Excursion to Gibraltar The Rob Sas band will be perform- tista (Bilbao) choirs. examples of intercultural Torre del Mar. 19 July. Various de- Cinesur El Ingenio ing. 14 July. In the Salon del Mar (oppo- ecumenity uniting African, Jewish, parture points. 12€ Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. Manilva. 14 July, 9pm. Castillo de la site Hotel Mainake) a film docu- Arabic and Christian elements. Transport, travel insurance Tel. 667 77 31 87. Duquesa. mentary ‘40 Años dando Vida a la included. Passport necessary. Lux Ant Man and the Wasp: 18.00, Hot Castle Rock will include per- Música Coral’ (in Spanish). FESTIVALS Mundi Torre del Mar. Tel:952 543 20.30, 23.00 (Mon, Tues, Thurs). formances by three bands : Madrid 334 or e-mail: luxmundi@lux- based SIN followed by Queen of Jazz en la Costa mundi.org Cinesur Miramar Magic and Deeper Purple. Almuñécar 17-22 July, Virgen de Carmen Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi- Some of the most respected La Carihuela. 14 - 16 July. ‘Luz de Luna’ rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00. international jazz musicians will The patron saint of sailors, the Antequera. Until 16 September. Ocean’s 8 : 12.10, 16.00, 18.00, be perforn¡ming at this event. Virgen de Carmen is carried from Throughout the summer, there 20.15, 22.25, 00.30. 17 July. Cecile McLorin Savant the church to La Carihuela beach will organised visits to the monu- Ant Man And The Wasp: 12.15, 18 July. Mike Stern & Randy and then taken out to sea in a boat. ments and museums of Antequera 16.30, 19.00, 21.30, 00.00. Brecker. La Herradura / Almuñécar. 13 - 16 in the evenings. Visitors will be Hotel Transylvania 3: 12.05, 19 July. Fred Hersch Trío. July. able to visit the observatory and 15.50, 17.50. 20 July. Robin McKelle & The Foam party, procession to the take a walk through the country- Flystones beach accompanied by the ‘Cosas side in the moonlight. http://visi- Cines Teatro Goya nuestras’ choir, concerts etc. taantequera.com For tickets and information call Malaga Provincial Symphonic Los Boliches. 13 - 16 July. 951196665. www.cinesteatro- Orchestra La Cala del Moral. 13 - 16 July. Noche en Blanco goya.com Vélez-Málaga. 13 July, 9.30pm. Tea- Rincón de la Victoria. 13 - 16 July. Malaga. 20 July, between 8pm and Skyscraper: 15.50, 18.00, 20.15, Ojeando festival, Ojén. tro del Carmen. The festivities include a procession midnight. Centro Pompidou, 22.45 (Fri - Thurs). ‘The Guitar in the Orchestra’ with of giant heads (this morning), con- Museo Ruso and Picasso Museo Hotel Transylvania 3: 15.30, guitar soloist Rafael Aguirre and certs, foam party etc. . Casa Natal. 17.30, 19.30, 21.30 (Fri - Thurs). Tango Malaga 2018 flautist Claudi Arimary. Conducted In collaboration with Málaga Cine Ocean’s 8 : 15.30, 18.20 (Fri - Estepona. 13 - 15 July, 8.30pm (ex- by Arturo Díez Boskovich. EVENTS en Español the Pompidou centre, Thurs). cept 15 July at midday)Teatro the Russian museum and Picasso’s Ant Man and The Wasp: 15.45, Echegaray. FLAMENCO bith place will be open free to the 18.10 (Fri - Thurs). A tango festival in tribute to Piaz- Roman Theatre public in the evenings for the zolla, Horacio Ferrer and Federico Malaga. Teatro Romano. showing of Midnight in Paris Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor García Lorca. Flamenco gala 13-14 July, 10pm. The False Truth (Pompidou), Genius (Casa Natal) Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda. Estepona. 13 July, 10pm. Peña Fla- by the Corchato Teatro. and From Russia With Love Alfonso Ponce de León. Harp and piano recital menca de Estepona, Plaza de las 18-21 July, 10pm. The Ghost Com- (Russian museum). Tel: 902 902 103 or visit www. yelmocines.es Show Dogs: 14.00 (Sun). Ant Man And The Wasp: 16.45 (every day). Sicario: The Day Of The Soldado: 00.05 (Sat). Hereditary: 00.15 (Fri). Jurassic World: The Fallen King- dom : 16.35 (every day). Hotel Transylvania 3: 13.00 (Sat, Sun); 16.15 (Mon, Tues, Thurs). Ocean’s 8: 18.15 (every day). Scyscraper: 21.15 (every day). The First Purge: 15.40 (Sat, Sun).

Cine de Verano. La Playamar beach between the Copacabana and Los Bandoleros beach bars. Free. English subtitles. 19 July, 22.30 : Spiderman: Homecoming.

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EVENT The world’s best polo players, a wide choice of food and drink, fashion boutiques, music and more at the 47th International Polo Tournament - everyone is invited! GET READY FOR POLO AT THE COSTA’S PREMIER SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL

SOTOGRANDE ( SAN ROQUE) There are only a few days to go before the start of the Interna- tional Polo Tournament, the big- gest sporting and social festival in the Costa del Sol calendar, a classic event that is open to everybody to visit and discover. In a beautiful setting next to So- togrande and less than 30 min- utes from Marbella, the Santa María Polo Club will once again be bringing together the world’s best polo players and offering a unique six-week sports compe- tition combined with first- class food and drink, entertainment and fashion - perfect to enjoy with friends and family. The event is ranked as one of the four most important in the world for this spectacular sport and, year after year, it attracts many visitors from the Costa of all nationalities, whether they are residents or here on holiday. The 47th International Polo Last year’s International Polo Tournament. :: SNOOPY PRODUCTIONS Tournament runs from 25th July to 1st September and takes place in the green fields and elegant create a unique sport which is 47TH INTERNATIONAL POLO grounds of Santa María Polo gaining followers all the time. TOURNAMENT Club, one of the leading places During the 40 days of the tour- WHEN: From 25th July to 1st in Spain for equestrian activi- nament, teams fight for one of September . ties. Once again for 2018, there three titles; the Bronze Cup, the WHERE: in Santa María Polo will be plenty of entertainment Silver Cup and the prized Club. and services for visitors, some Maserati Gold Cup, each one HOW TO GET THERE: Autovía new and others firm favourites, with a different trophy, cover- A-7, right next to exit 133. Finca with a friendly welcome for all ing lower, medium and higher Los Pinos, Sotogrande (San guaranteed by the organisers. handicaps. Roque, Cádiz). There’s over 40 evenings of polo to come, with matches every FREE ADMISSION MOST DAYS day, and we’ve created different Admission is completely free for areas for visitors to enjoy the the vast majority of evenings best of the polo in comfort, in- from 25th July to the end of TOP ENTERTAINMENT TOO Spectators on the terraces of the Santa María Polo Club. :: SANTA cluding VIP zones with premium August. (For a few semi-final Santa María Polo Club trans- MARÍA POLO CLUB service. And all in a relaxed at- and final games, admission is forms itself as well over these mosphere with a casual dress just 5 and 10 euros respectively six weeks of summer into a top den, where you can order differ- planned throughout the festival code, where everyone can come on 29/7; 9, 11, 18, 28, 31/8 and entertainment festival for all the ent culinary treats to try. There for every visitor to enjoy, with just how they feel. 1/9 only. Under 15s don’t pay family - even pets are welcome, is also the Kid´s Area, with games performances of everything from Polo is such a spectacular admission and there is also a turning the 47th International and activities under the care of funk, soul, jazz and Cuban to 80s sport because of the sheer en- season ticket for just 40 euros). Polo Tournament into a first- supervisors. tribute groups and a DJ on dif- ergy of the play, where the skill The grounds, shops and bars class visitor attraction. While This year The 7th Chukker ferent parts of the grounds. To of the riders - the top ranked and restaurants open at 5pm enjoying the spectacle of the Club is a top new attraction; an finish off your day, there’s the players in the world from over and all the information on the polo, why not browse the bou- exclusive, VIP area, to which “Discoterraza” for winding down 20 nationalities - mixes with the competition, times and days of tiques or have a meal with the guests with Premium tickets will after polo every night. Here the power and versatility of a spe- play can be found for July and family after the game? have access. Located in the club’s fun continues well into the night cial breed of horse. Some 2,000 August on the tournament’s The most popular areas to visit central pavilion, it will feature and special parties will be held of these are brought to Soto- website www.tip.santamariapolo- are located right alongside the live music and cocktails with top- here every Friday and Saturday. grande for the tournament and club.com and background in- polo, such as the Shopping Vil- brand spirits and starts up just can reach speeds of up to 60 formation on www.santa- lage, with tented stores selling as the matches are finishing. km/h. These incredible feats mariapoloclub.com top brands, and the Gastro Gar- Live music has also been ADVERTORIAL 50 July 13th to 19th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

Mijas summer blues festival

:: TONY BRYANT MIJAS. Lovers of the blues will enjoy the Festival de Blues de Mijas, which takes place in Mijas Pueblo on Friday 13 July (today). This festival has become one of the most popular annual blues gatherings in Malaga, famed for presenting good, old-fashioned, foot-stomping blues. Over the years the festival has presented some of the most respected blues musicians on the scene, includ- ing Mud Morganfield, son of blues legend, Muddy Waters. The Richard Ray Farrell Trio will return to the festival for the Richard Ray Farrell will return to the festival again this year. :: SUR second consecutive year. They coveted blues festivals in Spain. Born in Jaén in 1965, Pedro will be supported by Ike Cosse He has more than 12 recordings Peinado, the only Spanish and Short Fuse Blues, and The under his belt and has played singer in the festival, has been Pedro Peinado Blues Band. alongside iconic blues men like playing blues, jazz and fla- The festival offers a wide Lazy Lester, Louisiana Red, menco on stages all over range of the genres, like grass Frank Frost and RL Burnside. Europe for more than 40 years. roots, country blues and classi- Another celebrated Ameri- He is the son of the celebrated cal Deep South blues, charac- can singer and guitarist, Ike flamenco singer, Paco Peinado. terised by walking bass lines Cosse, will team up with Short The festival, which will be and, often, improvised Fuse Blues. Ike Cosse, who has held in the municipal audito- instrumentation. been a leading blues figure rium in Mijas, starts at 9pm American bluesman, Richard around the San Francisco Bay and continues until midnight. Ray Farrell is someone that has area for over 20 years, gained Entrance is free, but early arri- literally lived the blues for most his inspiration from guitarists val is advised as organisers are of his life. Originally from New like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hen- expecting a large turnout. York, Richard has now lived in drix, and his show is sure to in- For more information, see Torre del Mar for many years and clude some of the most iconic the Mijas Blues Festival Face- he has performed at numerous blues numbers on Friday. book page. July 13th to 19th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 51 July 13th to 19th 2018 52 SUR IN ENGLISH

DISCOVER ANDALUCÍA

The fishing port is one of Garrucha’s biggest attractions. :: TURISMO GARRUCHA A taste of the sea Products of the sea. :: TURISMO GARRUCHA QUICK GUIDE What to see in Garrucha TWO DAYS IN GARRUCHA Chimenea del Calvario. n the Cabo de Gata, the from the town and is much- A symbol of a mining past, con- Car + festivals beautiful beaches and im- loved by gourmet enthusiasts. structed in the 19th century, Journey time: 3 hours from Malaga. pressive cliffs aren’t the In addition to this crustacean, which sits on the highest part of Ionly thing that residents a veritable feast of seafood, fish the town. Calle Subida del Calvario, have to be proud of. There are and molluscs, such as John s/n. 04630 Garrucha. also some charming fishing vil- Dory, snapper, mackerel and lages, like Garrucha, which is monkfish arrive at the fish mar- Fishing and marine environment situated on the coast of the kets of Garrucha every day. museum Nautarum. An educa- Córdoba Jaén Campo de Vera, between Mo- Some of these fish serve as in- tional centre situated in the Cas- jácar and Palomares. gredients for a simple seafood tillo de Jesús Nazareno. Ctra. Ga- Garrucha In fact, as well as tourism, stew, made with wine, al- rrucha - Mojácar, s/n. 04630 Garru- Granada Almería fishing is one of the main activi- monds, garlic and fried bread. cha. ties in this Almería town, which A good way to see everything Málaga houses less then nine thousand that arrives at the fishing port is Virgen del Carmen chapel. Ar- residents. A close link to the sea to go, by appointment, to the chetypal shrine dedicated to and its products means that Gar- fishing market, where a tradi- the to the patron of the sea. JAVIER ALMELLONES rucha boasts its own cuisine, a tional auction takes place every Plaza de Pedro Gea, 4. 04630 Garru- red prawn that takes its name afternoon. Here, the visitor can cha. verify the quality and the fresh- ness of the delicious Mediterra- Fishing monument. Sculpture nean fish for themselves. on the promenade that pays The port, which is joined to homage to the town’s fishing the marina, is just one of the de- heritage. Paseo del Malecón, s/n. lightful features of the tradi- 04630 Garrucha. tional town of Garrucha. From the sea front, visitors have ac- Marina. Situated between the cess to the pier, a hundred-year- port and the old fishing old walkway upon which one wharf. Explanada del Puerto, s/n. can breathe in the sea air. 04630 Garrucha. In the town of Garrucha lies a  monument to the fishermen and a museum dedicated to fish- ing and the marine environ- ment. Known as Nautarum, it is situated in the old Castillo de Jesús Nazareno, within the Las Escobetas area. This lovely fishing village, lined with beaches, cultural spaces and historical monu- ments, is ideal for summertime visits. Some of the more promi- nent testaments to the town’s heritage are an old 19th century chimney - a relic of the mining industry -, a majestic town hall as well as some traditional relig- ious buildings, like the San Joa- quín church or the Virgen del There are some inviting beaches within the town. :: SUR Carmen chapel. The marina, next to the port. :: SUR July 13th to 19th 2018 53 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK

Pickling in vinegar, an ancient technique for preserving foods

Vegetables, fruit, spices the strict sense a pickle. As indicated to soften and add nuances and aro- and oils can be added to by the anonymous 13th-century An- mas. Plus, we no longer rely on dalusian cookbook, ‘Hispano- vinegar quite so much as a pre- enrich the vinegar Maghrebi cuisine during the Almo- servative. marinade and help had period’, “when you add vinegar There are many different types soften the meat to the pickle, it reinforces the acid- of vinegars and some people con- ity to a great degree, and it is regu- sider it a waste to use high quality lated when it is combined with vinegars for marinades. However :: ESPERANZA PELÁEZ sweet elements and a lot of fat.” in a country which is renowned MALAGA. Pickled foods have been Hence, the gourmet Pepe Igle- for its wines, there are lots of ex- with us for centuries. They have one sias, in his article “Escabeches en cellent vinegars to choose from Ingredients for mackerel in a vinegar marinade. :: DANIEL MALDONADO prime ingredient: vinegar, which la historia” (www.enciclopediade- and many are protected by their chemically is acetic acid produced gastronomia.es) states that origi- own D. O. (Dominación de Origen). by exposing wine to the air. nally, escabeche (the pickle) was A good way of using these aro- The first known vinegar in the “a stew”, “a dressing made of vine- matic vinegars is to combine them Mediterranean area dates from gar and spices which cooked indis- with a wine from the same area in 4,000 BC. The Babylonians made tinctly the meat or the fish”. This a ratio of two parts vinegar, one part it from beer or wine and used it to- method of pickling had the advan- wine and one part stock or water. gether with herbs and spices to tage of preserving the food for long The vinegars and spices used prepare meat and fish. Vinegar is periods and has been commonly should be adapted to the flavour a potent antibacterial agent. In an- used in Spain since medieval times profiles of the meat or fish. Lighter cient times it was used as a water to preserve surplus fish and meat, vinegar mixtures with orange peel, purifier and food preservative. especially small game, where the sweet wine, honey, and perhaps In ‘De re coquinaria’, one of the addition of vinegar and spices sweet red peppers, provide balance few remaining testimonies of an- helped to disguise odours and fla- and smoothness. Remember to cient Roman cuisine, Apicius spoke vours that were excessively strong. take care with the colour of the of a “way to conserve fried fish” Nowadays tastes have changed vinegar you choose as dark vine- which consisting of covering it with and the sourness of vinegar is not gars and wines can make the fin- vinegar. But Apicio’s recipe is not in so popular although it is still used ished dish look unattractive. 54 July 13th to 19th 2018 FOOD&DRINK SUR IN ENGLISH

The price war for sardines on skewers hots up in the beach bars of El Palo

Many businesses on the east side of Malaga city The price fluctuates a sell the sardine ‘espetos’ lot in Mercamálaga at two euros compared according to demand with up to ten euros in and the time of year some restaurants in Marbella

:: JUAN SOTO MALAGA. It is the most popular The majority of the food of the summer in the ‘chirin- guitos’ (beach bars), and yet the sardines come from most criticised pricewise. The the Levante coastline ‘espeto’ (sardine skewer) is at the because they are centre of a war waging on the east side of Malaga. A dish that on av- scarce in Malaga erage will cost five or six euros has been reduced to just two euros in many businesses in the district of of the business owners in the area. El Palo. Many of them buy the sardines The further you travel to the when they are cheapest and freeze east of the city, the cheaper espe- them, and can also buy them from tos are, while in Marbella and Este- Italy and even Croatia. “It’s a prod- pona one can pay ten or eleven uct that varies a lot in the market, euros in even the most traditional so if you only want to work with bars. fresh, good quality sardines you cannot compete,” they say. Price wars This price battle is its fiercest on the An ‘espetero’ prepares the canes of sardines on El Dedo beach in El Palo. :: SALVADOR SALAS Supply problems sand, especially on the beach of El As the coasts off Malaga cannot Dedo. There, businesses such as ing them at that price hardly gen- this war in reverse began a couple He is also aware of the draw of low supply all the demand, many boxes Sherif Playa and Antonio promote erates any profit but it does help to of years ago when a business prices because more than 90% of of sardines come from Castellón their low prices on huge blackboards keep the tables occupied. “All our started offering them at one euro the tables order espetos. “We’re and the Levante coast, “where the to attract the attention of the resi- customers want espetos, so it’s a and the rest followed suit. surprised if someone doesn’t ask fish is very similar in quality”. dents and tourists. good promotion,” he said. “They have risen somewhat, but for one,” he added. The Malaga fishermen assure Paquito Medina, from the Anto- Iván Márquez, of Sherif Playa, have remained very low compared The ability to lower prices to the that working with this type of fish nio restaurant, explains that hav- thinks the same and explains that to the rest of the coast,” he said. maximum is a problem for the rest is complicated because you never July 13th to 19th 2018 55 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK

ANDREW J. LINN SURGE PRICING

ou don’t have to be a assumption they have greater ac- brain surgeon to under- quisitive power. Everything is stand that a hotel ‘negotiable’, from cinema tickets Y room’s value at 6pm is to medical treatment, so what greater than that for the same about restaurants? Is it reasonable room at midnight. When there is to charge a diner the same rate on a tube or bus strike it is normal for a Monday night as on a Saturday? Uber’s rates to increase, some- Admittedly the restaurant’s costs times by as much as 400%, and are the same on both occasions, street vendors invariably charge but is the experience the same? higher prices for their umbrellas On Monday the dining room may when it is raining. be half empty and the head chef Is this opportunism or price taking a night off. The value-for- manipulation? Until 1861, when money element is very different, a grocer in Philadelphia decided which is why the currently ac- to label all the items in his shop cepted price variation formula in- with prices, the usual way of volves a discount of 25-30% Mon- buying anything was by personal day through Thursday. Slowly but negotiation. No-one paid the surely surge pricing in restaurants Sardines on sale in the Mercado Central. :: SALVADOR SALAS same and no item cost the same. is making headway in US and It appears those times are com- European countries, although ing back. The price you will pay Spain is not so far one of them. know what price it will be since it Luis Miguel Roldán, explains that the beach bars. “It is clear that the for many goods and services will varies depending on the boats that currently there is a very high de- sardine is most in demand in the be dictated by who you are, WINE OF THE WEEK leave port and the time of year. mand but little quantity of product, summer and the most are sold then.” where you live, what you have When key days arrive like the so the price is high. Although they don’t run out of bought in the past, the prices you Flor de Vetus 2015 Night of San Juan or the Malaga Although he does not know how supplies completely, this shortage of paid, and frequency of purchase. Fair, “they take advantage and raise to explain the shortage of sardines, sardines is also reflected in the mu- Buying airline tickers online is Wines from the Toro region tend the price of a box of sardines”. he considers that it is mainly due nicipal markets. more sophisticated than other to be strong and dark. The first Wholesalers sell the six-kilo ‘cor- to the fishing grounds and explains During the past week just a cou- marketplaces, and typically a fare taste of Flor de Vetus is that of chos’ for between 12 and 25 euros that the few that are entering now ple of stalls at Malaga’s Mercado Cen- can be updated as much as loads of fruit followed by other plus VAT, so that a kilo of sardines come from the Spanish Levante. tral have had a continuous supply of 90,000 times in a day. It used to flavours and a touch of minerality. can cost up to about five euros in “It has nothing to do with jelly- sardines and have been selling them be amusing to ask the person in In this case the hint of wooden Mercamálaga, the wholesale mar- fish or anything like that,” he ex- at over five euros a kilo. the next seat how much they barrels is omnipresent but this ket. plained. A fishmonger at La Merced mar- had paid, but now it seems there does not hinder the floral tones. “To that we have to add the cost ket, Salvador Gallardo, explained that is no identifiable rhyme or rea- This is referred to as a of our staff’s wages, water, elec- Fluctuating prices the problem is that now there are no son to justify tariffs. modern wine with an tricity ... it really does not pay to Currently sardines are sold at about sardines from the Costa del Sot, as Our consumer profile calls the even balance of tan- sell them at only two euros,” they three euros per kilo plus VAT but fishermen are having to move to wa- tune. Allegedly users of Apple nins. Nine months in said. the price fluctuates a lot and rises ters off Almeria for fear of the jel- products pay an average of 30% French and American The president of the Association towards the weekend, since that is lyfish. But he added: “The sardines more for online purchases, on the oak. Around €8.50 of Fish Wholesalers of Mercamálaga, when there is greater demand from are now at their very best.” 5656565656565656 July 13th to 19th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH Good business

They save millions of lives while at the same time boosting the bank accounts of the major pharmaceutical companies. They are vaccines, welcomed by many, but reviled by others

or not this is huge business for the tion which affects the tiny airways pharmaceutical companies or of young children and fills hospi- whether the latest major discov- tal wards every winter. Last year ery by her company, the vaccine they began tests with two-year- IRMA against meningitis B, is proving a olds, and if all continues as at pre- CUESTA goldmine for the British giant, is sent, in five or six years they may not the question. be ready to revolutionise vaccina- “I find it hard to understand why tion calendars all around the world. some people reduce this to a busi- Before this, she collaborated Lives saved. Children queueing for vaccines in Chad. :: WHO or Pilar García-Corbeira, ness matter. Vaccinations are the with the team which created the the figures have always best and most effective tool for vaccine for herpes zoster, the same The companies are accused of Vaccinology Association, disagrees. added up: preventing six health since water was made suit- virus which causes chickenpox, greed and opacity by some nongo- “It isn’t even true that vaccines are F million deaths a year, sav- able for drinking. It may sound as and prior to that she was working vernmental organisations, and big business for the pharmaceuti- ing the loss of 400,000 years of life if I am biased, but it is the truth. on a vaccine for cervical cancer. questioned by the anti-vaccine cal companies, when they are be- and avoiding 700,000 cases of se- Every doctor dreams of being able That is why she becomes irritated groups who wield a battery of tween 1.5 and two per cent of the vere disability are more than enough to eradicate an illness,” she says. when someone says that there is scientific evidence and supposed total of all pharmaceutical expen- reasons for her to answer, when any- García-Corbeira was speaking only generalised vaccination be- cases to support their rebellion. diture in a country like Spain. It one asks her how important vac- during a break in one of the inter- cause of the greed of the pharma- Some even claim that the compa- has been shown that the vaccines cines are, “We are talking about a minable days which are necessary ceutical industry. nies are so powerful that they even produce nowhere near the level of collective weapon”. in this profession, to which she “They forget that not all cases have managed to get different business of other drugs for this in- For this microbiologist, the has dedicated the last 22 years of are commercial, they are not just health services to work for their dustry,” he says, adding that if any- medical director of the vaccina- her life. The intervew took place sold to make a profit. The pharma- own interests. one wants to know how important tions department of the all-pow- while she was working on the crea- ceutical companies invest in sci- One of the best-known critics vaccines are, they only have to erful GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in tion of a new vaccine against syn- ence, clinical testing, research... is Xavier Uriarte, president of the close their eyes and think about Spain, the debate about whether cytial respiratory virus, an infec- but surely everyone can under- League for Freedom from Vaccina- what people were dying of 60 years stand that in order to be able to tion. He is tireless in saying pub- ago. keep on researching they have to licly that most vaccines do no good, “The vaccine has been the only have some sort of return. Of course and are also the cause of numer- tool capable of wiping smallpox a pharmaceutical company is a ous problems. He is the author of off the face of the earth and almost business and therefore needs prof- ‘Los peligros de las vacunas’ (The eradicating polio, an illness which its to survive, but I can’t think of dangers of vaccinations), a type of 60 years ago was filling warehouses many better reasons to work than bible for those who support this with steel lungs which were to try to prevent illness and im- theory, and his followers believe needed to try to help the patients prove people’s lives,” she says. that mass prophylactic vaccina- breathe, and that in 1988, not so An average investment of 400 tion, in other words artificially in- long ago, was still paralysing nearly million euros, working teams fecting the population, carries no- 1,000 children a day around the which can include 100 experts all table risks and they attribute the world. Not to mention the more over the world and, with luck, no policy of vaccinating all citizens than 20 million people who have more than six years before a new of healthy countries to “the inert been saved from dying from mea- product is available, seems enough bureaucracy of vaccination pro- sles between 2000 and 2015 alone,” commitment for one company, grammes and the pressure which he insists. even if the vaccines have opened important economic sectors put the door to a multimillion euro on the administration to benefit A worthwhile investment business which periodically makes their own interests”. A large part of the medical commu- the major pharmaceutical compa- Amós García Rojas, epidemiolo- nity is making efforts to stress the nies the focus of attention. gist and president of the Spanish value of these medicines which

6,000,000 deaths and 700,000 cases of severe disability are prevented every year thanks to vaccines. Nowa- days, 116 million children are given basic vaccines every year but another 19.4 million still have no access to them. July 13th to 19th 2018 57 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

“Surely everyone can understand that in order to be able to keep on researching, [pharmaceuticals] have to have some sort of return”

are able to save us, in some cases, from certain death, and some are doing their sums to try to dispel any doubt. A few monthis ago, a study carried out by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg school of pu- blic health concluded that every dollar invested in vaccines resul- ted in a saving of 44. Having decided to talk about the financial aspect, the researchers Expenditure. Vaccines are just a small part of the pharmaceutical spending of a country like Spain. :: R. C. examined the economic impact of a vaccination programme against llion in health expenditure. panies, they do contribute consid- costs 106 euros per dose and which, stant best-seller, earned 634 mil- ten illnesses in 94 countries with erably to filling the already enor- despite the price, resulted in such lion euros in 2017, thanks just to low and medium income between Profitable ideas mous wallet of the companies a demand that for a time pharma- Bexsero, the name with which it 2011 and 2020. The conclusion? Something which nobody has any which produce them. An example? cies over half of Spain ran out of has been placed on the market. In The 34 billion dollars necessary to doubt about is that, although vac- GSK, which just over a year ago hit stock, has turned its discovery into addition, there were the 446 mil- carry out the initiative will result cines are not the principal source the headlines with its vaccine for a good business. lion in 2016 and 131 million in a long-term saving of 586 bi- of income for pharmaceutical com- meningitis B, a treatment which This drug, which became an in- euros in 2015, the year in > 58 July 13th to 19th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

HOW THE VACCINE FOR CERVICAL CANCER WAS CREATED

IDENTIFICATION The first step towards the vaccine testable fact. For some reason, Médicos Sin Fronteras against cancer of the cervix, or nuns don’t get the illness. Howe- neck of the uterus, was iden- ver, prostitutes do, so it was clear believes that the prices tifying the cause. When it was dis- that sexual relations had so- of vaccines in poor 1 covered that a virus, the human mething to do with it. which its sale was approved. countries are very high papiloma virus (HPV), was present > So far 22 million doses have THE at the start of the illness, the Good heavens, it’s a virus! been sold, which gives an idea of STARTING story began to be written. Once it was confirmed that a virus the amount of money GSK has POINT was behind the problem; that earned through it. Nuns, no; prostitutes, yes some type of ‘bug’ was making How much does it cost to come from the negotiations. This leads The scientists analysed an incon- life difficult for many women, the up with a formula which we will to irrational situations such as that be able to tackle an illness? It is Morocco and Tunisia pay more than calculated that this same company France for Pfizer’s vaccine against invested between 130 and 400 mil- pneumococcus: 55 and 58.5 euros SET TO WORK Once the cause was identified, papiloma virus involved in 70 per lion euros in R+D to produce its respectively, compared with 50,” the work continued in different cent of cervical tumours. vaccine against the rotavirus and she says. laboratories and research centres From then on, researchers, virolo- later, between 2010 and 2013, that Médicos sin Fronteras, which around the world. But who made gists, doctors and biologists all vaccine would produce an income has added its voice to those call- the discovery? Starting with tests over the world set themselves of 2.5 billion euros. Rotavirus, the ing on the United Nations for more 2 on hares, and contrary to domi- the challange, and a difficult one main cause of serious diarrhoea in transparency, admits that although TAKING nant theories in the 1970s, Harald at that, to work on creating a vac- babies and young children, kills it is not a perfect solution, alliances ACTION zur Hausen, a German researcher cine. Some years later the work of around half a million under-fives such as GAVI - which brings to- who won the Nobel Prize for Me- an American researcher, Dr Schi- every year despite being a prevent- gether governments, vaccine dicine for his work, successfully ller, provided the basis for the able illness. Preventing a death, manufacturers, NGOs and the isolated two CEPAS of the human vaccine against HPV. says the company, has no price. Gates Foundation (Melinda and That idea is not shared by groups Bill Gates) to promote vaccination such as Médicos Sin Fronteras, who all over the world - have brought not only believe that it does have down the prices of vaccines in the MICE Just as in the case of flu, ferrets fection. The work with the mice a price but also that the prices are poorest countries; and that the were the ‘guinea pigs’ used to also showed the mechanism very high. The organisation, which Panamerican Health Organisation, develop the vaccine; for human through which the HPV infects has produced an extensive report which protects a large part of Latin papiloma, mice were used for the epithelial cells of the neck on vaccination, says that vaccinat- America and the Caribbean, took 3 testing. It was through experi- of the uterus and gave the re- ing a child in a poor country is 68 a giant step 20 years ago by decid- FIRST ments on these animals that the searchers an idea of the cellular times more expensive now than it ing to buy vaccines as a block via TESTS researchers discovered that the response which could be expec- was in 2001. a rotating fund. However,says the virus has to fix itself to the ba- ted in humans. This enabled “A complete vaccination pro- association, the figures still don’t sal membrane of the neck of the them to move on to the next gramme in 2001 protected against add up. uterus, one layer below the stage of the research, and find a six illnesses and cost 57 cents. Now “The fact is that the pharmaceu- epithelial cells, to start the in- safe way to apply the vaccine. it protects against 12 and costs tical companies have placed busi- 39.25 euros. The multiplication in ness profitability above everything prices is due to the greed of the big else, which means that something 30,000 WOMEN The steps taken to reach this pha- research worked with dozens of pharmaceutical companies,” says like the hepatitis C vaccine which se were no guarantee that the hospitals around the world. Miriam Alía Prieto, who heads MSF costs one euro to produce is being vaccine would work. It still had to Gynaecologists suggested the España’s department of vaccina- sold for 1,000,” it insists. be tested on humans and the pro- idea of participating to their pa- tion and response to epidemics. This way of looking at things in tocol is to do that bit by bit. Vo- tients.Those who decided to do so She believes one of the problems no way resembles that of Pilar lunteers have to be found and made the decision freely and re- is the opacity of the market. García-Corbeira. “To advance in side effects have to be gradually ceived no money for it. 20,000 “The pharmaceutical industry this it is necessary to work on cre- ruled out, the amount of proteins women aged between 15 and 25 deliberately hides the prices for ating alliances, international re- 4 the vaccine should have has to be took part in the effectiveness stu- which it sells the vaccines to each search groups with the ability to NOW WITH evaluated and studies into what dies for the vaccine against hu- country and most of them, having develop an idea. A major structure HUMANS the experts call the range of do- man papiloma virus, and 30,000 signed a confidentiality agreement, is also needed to reach the end of ses have to be carried out. aged between 10 and 72 took part don’t reveal the information ei- the road. And we’re doing it. Who in the safety studies. They were ther. The companies do that to would ever have thought that one Who and how monitored for seven years in to- make sure governments and do- day I would be able to protect my Having reached this point, the la- tal, and could opt out at any time nating organisations don’t find out, daughters from cancer of the cer- boratories which carried out the if they so wished. and that way they get more money vix?” she says. July 13th to 19th 2018 59 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

SAFETY THE END objective was to find out as much about it as possible and, given that there can be many types, to decide which 5 6 was to blame and how to WE HAVE IT ON THE combat it. After months of MARKET work they concluded that the best course of action would be to tackle the one which was causing 70 per cent of these cancer cases. When the researchers had confir- The perseverance of the resear- med that the vaccine was effecti- chers paid off when in 2006 ve and safe, the time came to re- Gardsil, produced by the American gister the research with the health pharmaceutical company Merck, New actors authorities and apply for it to be became the first prophylactic vac- Dr Schiller’s experiments approved; this is essential before cine against HPV to be authorised showed that the vaccine any vaccine can be provided or ad- in the USA. Cervarix, made by Bri- was effective in animals. ministered. tish giant GSK, was approved in That gave the 2009. After a long road, they pharmaceutical companies In Spain were finally on the market. the evidence they needed Before being put on the market, to invest in their own vacci- the vaccine against HPV had to be Control nes, designed to protect given the go-ahead from the Spa- Since the first group of women against numerous types of nish and European Medications was vaccinated in Australia, the HPV. Agency, which supervises the re- vaccination programmes have gra- gulation of vaccines put on sale in dually increased over the years any EU country. The laboratories and now it is included in the re- provided full information about commended vaccination program- Under control the product, the data compiled me in 67 countries, either as orga- Tests on animals are during its development and the nised or voluntary vaccines. At always, and including this tests which were carried out. Then present around 115 million women occasion, carried out in came the moment when it could a year are estimated to be given accordance with strict gui- be produced. That brought more the vaccine. Meanwhile, the drug delines laid down by the challenges, including ensuring continues to be monitored. This regulatory authorities and there was enough supply. It meant guarantees that the experience only take place when there that large quantities of the vacci- obtained from its use can be is no other way of finding ne would have to be produced. analysed and evaluated in terms an answer to the Hundreds of thousands of vacci- of safety and effectiveness. The questions. nes travelled all over the world. process never really ends. 60 July 13th to 19th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

Alejandro so we will be able to re- move all or nearly all of the tumour A wireless defibrillator implant for a in the future, because his arteries will be bigger by then and we can five-year-old boy with a heart tumour apply other techniques,” he said. Second challenge The second challenge for the medi- cal team was to implant the defibril- The surgical team in lator. The Virgen de las Nieves hos- Granada successfully pital is a pioneer in electrostimula- tion in children and the doctors took carried out this the decision to implant an electri- pioneering operation on cal cardioversion device “to protect a patient who weighed the heart from outside”. This was not a normal type of defibrillator: it less than 20 kilos has no cables, because otherwise it would produce thromboses and other :: P. GARCÍA-TREVIJANO problems because Alejandro’s blood GRANADA. Cardiovascular sur- vessels are so small. Also, the need geons at the Virgen de las Nieves to replace cables would increase the University Hospital in Granada have risks. implanted a wireless defibrillator “This device is a bit bigger than in the chest of a five-year-old boy conventional ones, which is a prob- with a heart tumour. The little boy, lem in children, so we put it between who is recovering well at home now the chest muscles, as near as possi- after being discharged on 8 June, ble to the area by the spinal column,” has become the first case known in said Dr Garrido. Spain and Europe in which this de- This successful operation could vice has been used in such a young open a new chapter in treatment, patient, and one who weighs less Alejandro and his parents with the medical team. :: JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA with other hospitals also using a de- than 20 kilos. vice of this type in young patients Little Alejandro suffered a car- metres in size, in his heart. tient cross-sectionally from start to structed the cardiac cavities. The re- with similar problems. diac arrest on 25 April, when he was José Manuel Garrido, the surgeon finish,” he said. maining 20 per cent was left in or- The wireless defibrillator is likely with his parents, who immediately who led the operation, said the tu- He also said that due to the size der not to damage the anterior de- to work for about seven years. “We took him to the health centre in mour, known as intraventricular fi- of the tumour, the medical team de- scending artery. know we will have to change the Zújar, where they live. He was taken broma, can lead to sudden death or bated over whether to operate or Dr Garrido also said that the tu- generator in five, six, seven or eight to the hospital in Baza to stabilise cardiac arrhythmia. “We were very not. “We decided we would, using mour was caught at an early stage, years, but by then we will have over- him and later transferred to the ICU lucky that everything along the extracorporeal circulation, to re- which reduces the dangers. “The come the major initial problem, at the Virgen de las Nieves in Gra- chain went very well; these days move as much as possible,” he ex- worst scenario would be that the tu- which was that he was a small boy nada. There, he was diagnosed with medicine in isolation is impossible. plained. They successfully removed mour continues to grow slowly and with a large tumour and he didn’t an uncommon tumour, five centi- You need a team who treats the pa- 80 per cent of the tumour and recon- reappears. We will be monitoring weigh very much,” said the surgeon. July 13th to 19th 2018 61 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

Ten reasons to think again about flip-flops

Experts warn of the diabetics, who often suffer from dangers of continually inadequate circulation in their feet, any injury can lead to some seri- wearing this type of ous complications. sandal and only 9. The foot is unprotected. It is highly recommend flip-flops exposed to external agents: the sun, insect bites, grazing. for the beach, 10. It should go without saying, but swimming pool and it is not advisable to do any type of public showers sporting activity in flip-flops and drivers are banned from wearing them. Of course, they do have some ad- :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ vantages: MALAGA. Summer’s here and our 1. They allow the feet to breathe. feet are noticing the difference as 2. They are easy to put on and take many of us now spend all day wear- off. ing flip-flops, which are only a mini- 3. They can be washed quickly. mal barrier between us and the hot There is no need to throw your ground. However, podiatrists say flip-flops away after reading these flip-flops have more disadvantages recommendations, however. Ex- than benefits and they can cause perts say they are suitable for the problems in the short and medium beach, swimming pool and public term. showers because they prevent skin These are the ten reasons why infections. Podiatrists just recom- prolonged use of flip-flops is not ad- The best place for flip-flops is on the beach. :: SUR mend that for everyday use they visable: should be replaced with other types the 1st and 2nd toe, because the strap sole of the foot. Laura Fernández, a der to get a better grip on the ground of sandal with a thicker sole and pro- 1. They are not suitable for any type can rub. podiatrist at the Vithas Xanit hos- and better stability. vide support for the ankle. of walking, because they make us 4. They cause the plantar fascia, the pital, recommends soles which are 7. They change the way we walk, Laura Fernández says humans take short steps, drag our feet and tissue on the bottom of the foot one or two fingers thick and if they and that has biomechanical conse- have lost the tradition of walking more stress is placed on the ankle. which connects the heel bone with are higher in the heel, even better. quences especially, says Laura, for barefoot and we need something 2. There is no support for the foot the toes, to stretch, causing inflam- 6. They can cause ‘hammertoes’ due people who tend to turn their feet solid beneath our feet now, although and this causes a lack of balance and mation, pain and tiredness. to inadequate support. Laura ex- inwards or outwards, because wear- she also points out that walking increases the risk of falls and sprains. 5. Because they are completely flat, plains that without us really realis- ing flip-flops makes that worse. barefoot on the beach is very good 3. They can cause injury between they provide little support for the ing it, our toes tend to bend in or- 8. In certain people, for example for us. 62 July 13th to 19th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

Mario Mandzukic’s goal sent Croatia to the first World Cup final in their history. :: CARL RECINE / REUTERS

The dream is over Mandzukic’s strike in extra time saw England miss out on a spot in the World Cup final

the perfect start, placing his freekick Rebic fell straight into his hands. shocked Stones to hook the ball into the top corner in the fifth min- As full time approached, Croatia across Pickford into the far corner. ute but despite this, confidence were much the superior team, with Unlike against Tunisia, a late fight- didn’t flow and a meek strike from England relying on the pace of sub- back never materialised as Croatia DARYL FINCH Harry Kane in the 30th minute, one- stitute Marcus Rashford to manu- used their superior experience to on-one with the goalkeeper, was to 2-1 facture counterattacking opportu- see out the game.  [email protected] be England’s only other attempt on CROATIA-ENGLAND nities. target all game. Stalemate, however, ensured ex- “Remarkably proud” Croatia: Subasic, Vrsaljko, Vida, Lovren, Croatia fought back to Gareth Southgate’s side, lacking Strinic (Pivaric, min. 95), Brozovic, Modric tra time and England had the first “At the moment we all feel the pain overturn a one-goal the killer touch, remained in con- (Badelj, min.118), Rakitic, Rebic (Kramaric, chance of the half - once again of defeat,” Southgate told reporters trol of the tie, though, this is until min.101), Perisic, Mandzukic (Corluka, through a set piece - when Stones following the game. “I don’t think deficit after Kieran Croatia unexpectedly grabbed an min.115). saw his header from the corner realistically we expected to be here. Trippier’s freekick gave equaliser in the 68th minute when England: Pickford, Walker (Vardy, min. 97), cleared off the line by Vrsaljko. But once you’re here and played as Stones, Maguire, Trippier, Lingard, Hender- the Lions the lead in the Ivan Perisic acrobatically converted son (Dier, min. 97), Dele Alli, Young (Rose, Pickford came to the rescue just well as we did, you want to take Sime Vrsaljko’s cross from the right. before the break when he spread his those opportunities in life.” min. 91), Sterling (Rashford, min. 73), Kane. opening stages This saw nerves starting to set in, body well to deny Mario Mandzukic The coach, who took the role per- Goals: 0-1: min. 5, Trippier. 1-1: min. 68, perhaps for the first time in the tour- Perisic. 2-1: min. 108, Mandzukic. the go-ahead goal as he waited to manently in November 2016, added: MALAGA. It’s not coming home nament, with communication tap home Perisic’s cross. “I’m remarkably proud of the group Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey). Yellow cards after all. England’s World Cup jour- breaking down in the Lions’ back- for Mandzukic, Walker and Rebic. That same duo combined again of players - the reaction of the sup- ney came to an end at the semifinal line. Perisic almost made John Stones as Croatia bagged what proved to be porters compared to two years ago Details: Second World Cup semifinal, played stage in Moscow on Wednesday pay for leaving a looping high ball at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, in front the winner in the 109th minute. shows the country are proud of the night as Croatia overturned a one- to unexpecting goalkeeper Jordan of 78,011 spectators. Croatia played extra Perisic nodded the ball into way we played.” goal deficit to win in extra time and Pickford when he rattled his shot time for the third time; England, the sec- Mandzukic’s path after a poor Kyle Prince William, who is also presi- progress to the final. off the post, with Pickford fortu- ond. Ivan Perisic was chosen as man of Walker clearance, before the Juven- dent of the English Football Asso- the match. Kieran Trippier gifted England nate that the rebound from Ante tus striker nipped in ahead of a shell- ciation, tweeted: “You’ve had an in- July 13th to 19th 2018 63 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT

Luis Enrique to lead Spain into new era as Fernando Hierro steps aside

Hierro has cut all ties with the national team, turning down a return to the sporting director role he held prior to the World Cup

:: HENRY FLYNN MALAGA. Luis Enrique has been appointed as Spain head coach, of- ficially beginning the rebuilding process after a disappointing World Cup campaign. The 48-year-old Fans celebrate Trippier’s opener in Plaza de la Merced, Malaga. :: SUR signed an initial two-year contract on Monday to replace Fernando Hi- credible World Cup, made history, Philipson, who works as a trans- erro in the hotseat. and gave us fans something to be- lator. “It was a great ride seeing Local man Hierro, who was thrust lieve in. We know there is more to them come so far. The atmosphere into the managerial spotlight just come from this England team.” in Malaga was amazing with so two days before the World Cup be- many turning out in their colours. gan following the shock dismissal The Costa reacts Hopefully England can go home of Julen Lopetegui, led the team to Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal. :: REUTERS England’s journey to the semifi- with a third-place medal.” the knockout stages where they nals - for the first time since Italia Daniel Collins, a Science teacher were defeated by hosts Russia. tional team as a player lencia and Atlético Madrid, has filled ‘90 - captured the imagination not in Benalmádena, added: “Even Despite the challenging circum- Luis Rubiales, RFEF president, the sporting director role, left va- only of a nation, but of thousands though we didn’t win, it has been stances, Hierro told the Spanish had said that they were looking for cant by Hierro. of football fans resident on the a great World Cup. They’re a young football federation (RFEF) that he an “indisputable leader within the He stressed that changing the Costa del Sol. side and went beyond all expecta- would be searching for new “pro- dressing room” and someone who style was not on the agenda, but “to Hundreds took to the bars in the tions to reach the semis. We even fessional challenges” having ac- “commanded a hundred per cent make small changes”. “Just because usual Costa hotspots such as sec- won a penalty shoot-out!” cepted responsibility for Spain’s respect” - a profile the former Roma we haven’t done so well in recent ond line Puerto Banús, Duquesa It was not only the English back- failure and turning down the op- and Celta Vigo coach fits. times, it doesn’t mean we should port and Bonanza Square. How- ing the Three Lions. Guido Colan- portunity to continue with Spain As he announced Enrique’s ap- go back to square one,“ he said. ever, Plaza de la Merced and sur- tonio joined his English friends in as the federation’s sporting direc- pointment, Rubiales added: “We The new duo must now revive rounding streets in the city of backing the national side in the tor – his position before the World have two very intense and impor- the team’s fortunes. Spain have not Malaga were also teeming with absence of his nation Italy at the Cup. tant years [ahead of us] and the new progressed to the quarter finals in supporters, either residents or en- tournament. He said: “It was nice coach fits all of the requirements the last three major tournaments, joying their summer holidays, keen to see England very competitive “An indisputable leader” [we were looking for].” and are now without star midfielder to soak up the atmosphere and in the final stages of a major tour- Hierro’s replacement in the dugout “We didn’t approach anyone else, Andrés Iniesta who has retired from revel in the greatest achievement nament after such a long time.” is Luis Enrique who won two con- we only spoke to Luis Enrique.” international football. of the national team in many of England face Belgium tomor- secutive titles during his Luis Enrique was not the only Luis Enrique will be presented the younger supporters’ lifetimes. row, Saturday, in the third-place time as manager of Barcelona and appointment made on Monday. José to the media next week, Rubiales “The boys did great,” said Joseph playoff match. made 62 appearances for the na- Francisco Molina, formerly of Va- confirmed. 64 July 13th to 19th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

ROB PALMER Commentator, Sky Sports A LOOK AT LA LIGA @robbopalmer So long, Cristiano!

What will Real next move be? Hand over the mantle to Bale and Asensio, or go out and buy another Ian with his children Max and Carmen. :: SUR ‘galáctico’? Combining World Cup The key for any great performer is to forget the encore and depart leaving the crowd wanting more. fever and a traditional Cristiano Ronaldo bid ‘adiós’ to Real Madrid after nine incredible interactive pastime seasons at just the right time; eve- ryone is a winner. Juventus have acquired a world- class talent, Real have pocketed A primary school teacher was to create a sociable alternative to a fair fee and the player can see playing on electronic devices. out his days with a lucrative wage has produced a game “Over the years, I have tried to without having to learn Chinese which brings together his think of new ideas for engaging chil- or play alongside American play- two passions: football dren in the school curriculum, and ers who’d be in awe of him. in particular some hard-to-reach boys. The timing was perfect. Ron- and getting children I normally arrive at two passions of aldo dug deep to lead Real Madrid Ronaldo topped forty goals in each of his last eight seasons. :: EFE away from screens mine: games and football,” Ian ex- to a record third successive Cham- plained to SUR in English. pions League title. His brilliance euro fee! then I’m sure that the Bernabéu :: TONY BRYANT With that in mind, and with the in the European competition was So what does this mean for Real wouldn’t be big enough for the MARBELLA. A football-madmad expatexpat helphelp of fafamily and friends, Ian de- largely the reason they succeeded. Madrid? How do they replace two of them and the Welshman has designed and marketedketed a signed a new fast-paced, so- However his slow start to last sea- their greatest player of all time? would have been heading back to new dice game aimedmed at cialcially-interactively game son was the reason the club lagged The easy answer is to invest in the . helping children learn callecalled Football Dice, well behind Barcelona in the Span- the next ‘galáctico’. Neymar has Bale is possibly the biggest win- while having fun - whwhich does not ish Championship. been making eyes at Florentino ner in the whole saga. After a the traditionalnal invoinvolve looking He leaves a legacy of fifteen Peréz for quite a while now but nightmare year with injuries he way. at a screen. Ian major team trophies plus the four will he fall for it? was beginning to regain his pow- Ian Holden,en, lalaunchedu the Balon D’Ors he won personally. The Brazilian is a marquee ers at the season’s finale, culmi- originally fromom fofootball- He topped forty goals for each of name, he will sell shirts but I don’t nating with his match-winning Bolton, movedved thetheme game his last eight seasons. The man think he’ll weigh in with the forty performance in the Champions to Marbellaella on AAmazon to was phenomenal and probably plus goals per season that Ron- League final. He was of course left three years ago cocoincidein with still will be in the slightly more aldo contributed. waiting in the wings but with and the idea for ththee World Cup considered pace of Serie A. The The dream signing would be Ronaldo’s parting he should be the game grewrew andand he thinks fee, 100 million euros, is the fifth Kylian Mbappé. He does look to the focus of attention again. out of his lovee for Football Dice is an alternative to thathat it will be- most expensive transfer of all time be the next big thing as he’s lit up The other player to benefit football and play-ay- electronic devices. :: SUR cocomem a hit with and his contract takes him to the the World Cup. I would imagine should be Asensio. He’s undoubt- ing board games with younyoungsters and adults age of 37. that Paris St Germain will resist edly one of the most outstanding his family. alike. It’s outrageous to think that a any approaches as it has taken young talents in world football Ian and his wife, Angela,la, and two The gamgame is based around inter- player of his age can move for that them a year to finalise the 166- but his appearances were restricted children, Carmen and Max, enjoyenjoy nationalnation teams and is played by sim- amount of money but he breaks million-euro deal to keep him in because of the abundance of crea- walks on the beach, playing and ply rolling and following the com- every rule. Andrés Iniesta and France. tive types. watching sports, reading and watch- mands on the dice. Wayne Rooney are a similar age This is good news for Gareth I imagine that Bale and Asen- ing movies together. As a primary “I think any children who are not and are seeing out their autumn Bale. He bid Cristiano a sporting sio led the three cheers when Cris- school teacher and parent, Ian has familiar with more traditional games years by taking their talent to farewell on social media but deep tiano was saying goodbye, but employed different methods to mo- will love the novelty of having some- emerging markets. Don’t be sur- down he must be delighted that they’ll end abruptly if, or should tivate and inspire children through- thing tactile and socially interactive prised if Ronaldo does that in 2022 the centre of the stage will finally I say when, Neymar prances out their educational years. He has to play with,” Ian said. and still commands a 50-million- be his. If Ronaldo hadn’t departed through the door. used many tried and tested methods, as well as some new and innovative schemes. One of his main objectives · www.footballdice.com July 13th to 19th 2018 65 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT

Muñiz with Caminero. :: FRANCIS SILVA

The squad listens to instructions from head coach Juan Ramón López Muñiz. :: FRANCIS SILVA Manuel Iturra undergoing tests on Friday. :: SUR Malaga get back down to business

First summer signing Badr Boulahroud joined his new teammates as training began on Monday

Youssef En-Nesyri, His place was filled this week by Juankar; and midfielders Keko, Álex Defender Bakary Koné, who was - at this moment in time. Michael Santos and Cenk youngster Álvaro Fernández. Mula, Javi Ontiveros, Mehdi Lacen, on loan at French side Strasbourg last An offer from abroad came in for José Recio, Adrián, Badr Boulahroud, season, has been approached by Turk- Ontiveros, but the player himself Gönen were the only Double sessions Manuel Iturra, Esteban Rolón, Juanpi ish side Trabzonspor. The club’s presi- showed no interest so talks went no absentees as the players Following his first meeting with the and Adnane Tighadouini. dent publicly announced his inter- further. The same occurred with Mi- started double sessions players, coach Muñiz is certainly put- However, it is highly unlikely that est in the central defender and nego- chael Santos, who rejected the chance ting his new players to the test with these 25 players will be anywhere tiations were at an advanced stage to join Danish side FC Copenhagen. 12 sessions in the first week alone. close to the group that will start the until a number of other clubs also ex- Leganés’ approaches for En-Nesyri :: CARLOS J. MARTÍNEZ / From Monday through until this Sun- season. pressed an interest. and Rosales were rejected outright ANTONIO GÓNGORA day, the players have double sessions The aforementioned Gönen is also as Malaga demonstrated a resolve not MALAGA. Having completed medi- scheduled every day (at 9am and 7pm) Transfer activity expected to be out the door shortly to ‘give away’ players on the cheap, cal examinations and physical tests except on Wednesday and Saturday. While there has been progress on the with conversations ongoing with a especially after En-Nesyri’s World on Friday and Saturday, Malaga’s Twenty-five players in total were footballing front, talks are still ongo- number of interested parties. A posi- Cup cameo added to his value. players officially started pre-season present on the opening day of train- ing on several fronts over comings tive outcome in his medical tests could One deal which could still be re- preparations on Monday, with new ing: goalkeepers Andrés Prieto, Álvaro and goings. be the green light for a move. vived, though, is Getafe’s bid for Ig- coach Juan Ramón Muñiz there to Fernández, Kellyan; defenders Rob- Boulahroud’s arrival is the only so Enquiries have also come in for Javi nasi Miquel. Though an offer was re- oversee proceedings at the current erto Rosales, Cifu, Miguel Torres, Ig- far but a number of departures, which Ontiveros, Youssef En-Nesyri, Mi- jected because it didn’t reflect the training base next to La Rosaleda nasi Miquel, Bakary Koné, Diego would free up further space in the chael Santos, Ignasi Miquel and Rob- club’s valuation, Malaga’s interest in stadium. González, Luis Hernández, Luis squad, are understood to be close to erto Rosales, but these have been re- Jorge Molina and could A total of 25 players participated Muñoz, Mikel, Federico Ricca, completion. jected and moves now seem unlikely still mean that a deal is reached. on the first day, including newcomer Badr Boulahroud, a Moroccan mid- fielder who completed a move from Rabat side FUS Rabat on Friday. Players took it in turns to take to Badr Boulahroud: “I the field, with sessions including some light running, reflex exercises and some work with the ball, as they don’t think it will take readied themselves for some gruel- ling tests ahead of the new season. The squad present was light in at- me long to settle in” tack with strikers Youssef En-Ne- syri and Michael Santos yet to re- turn. En-Nesyri featured at the :: HENRY FLYNN / SUR tions on Monday. World Cup for Morocco, while San- MALAGA. It’s taken a while, but He was officially unveiled on tos’ loan spell at Sporting Gijón was Malaga have finally come alive in Tuesday and he took the oppor- extended to 10 June after the As- the transfer market, completing tunity to thank the club for the turian side reached the La Liga play- the signing of Moroccan central opportunity: “Malaga is a big club offs. midfielder Badr Boulahroud on a with a lot of fans and I want to re- Boulahroud was officially unveiled on Tuesday. :: ÑITO SALAS Goalkeeper Cenk Gönen was an- three-year contract. turn the confidence [placed in other absentee. The Turkey inter- Boulahroud signed from Mo- me].” as a holding player, but is versatile. I have a lot of people helping me. national has returned to his home roccan first division side FUS Ra- The 25-year-old, who has made “I can play in any position the The second division has a lot of country for a scan to check on his bat on Friday last week, joining one appearance for his country’s coach needs me to,” he said, add- big teams and we will try to do recovery from a shoulder injury suf- his new teammates for the start national team, is comfortable in ing: “I don’t think it will take a our best to give something back fered midway through last season. of the club’s pre-season prepara- possession and operates primarily lot of time for me to adapt because to the fans.” 66 July 13th to 19th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

Nadal to face Ruzafa, world champion again Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi- finals after seeing The triathlete was the clear winner in the ITU World Championship off Del Potro

The Rincón sportsman :: MANUEL SÁNCHEZ claimed victory for the LONDON. Novak Djokovic is the man who stands between fourth time in his career, Rafael Nadal and a place in the seeing off the challenge of Wimbledon final after two-time Sam Osborne and Brice champion Nadal won 7-5 6-7 (7- 9) 4-6 6-4 6-4 against Juan Daubord Martín del Potro on Centre Court on Wednesday. :: EUGENIO CABEZAS The Spaniard, who has RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA. He’s reached the semis for the first done it. After finishing second last time since 2011, takes on Djok- year in Canada, Rubén Ruzafa, a tri- ovic later today, Friday, for a athlete from Rincón de la Victoria, place in the final where either has been crowned ITU World Cham- Kevin Anderson, who surpris- pion for the fourth time. ingly overcame Roger Federer Ruzafa ran out the clear winner in the quarterfinals, or John Is- in the competition held on the Dan- ner await. ish island of Fionia on Tuesday, see- Spanish hopes rest firmly on ing off the challenge of New Zea- Nadal’s shoulders after world lander Sam Osborne, finishing some number three Garbiñe Muguruza two minutes ahead. In third place unexpectedly crashed out in the came Frenchman Brice Daubord. round of 64 to Belgian Alison Van The Spaniard managed to open up Ruzafa claimed victory by opening up a massive lead in the cycling stage. :: SUR Uytvanck last Thursday. the gap in the mountainbiking sec- tion, his speciality, before maintain- a minute ahead of a group in which triathlete, 33, has become the first the Czech Republic. After that, ing his rhythm in the third part, re- Ruzafa was part. professional sportsman to win four though, he will take a month-long cording a time of two hours, six min- In the mountainbiking section, ITU world crowns (having also won break before the second half of the utes and four seconds. Osborne fin- however, Ruzafa took the lead before in 2014, 2015 and 2016). season gets under way with the ished a minute and 47 seconds later, the seventh kilometre and at the In addition to his three XTerra XTerra in Germany on 18 August, while Daubord finished two minutes crossover to the running section, he world titles (2008, 2013 and 2014), which is also the European cham- and 35 seconds after Ruzafa. had a 1.5-minute lead over Osborne Ruzafa has drawn level with South pionship. The competition took place on the and reigning XTerra champion Brad- African Conrad Stolz with four After this, Ruzafa expects to island of Fionia, the second largest in ley Weiss. XTerra crowns (2001, 2002, 2007 compete in the Subaru Triatlón Denmark, and consisted of a one-kilo- With a time of 36.50, victory was and 2010) and three ITU wins Cross de Calella in Barcelona on 1 metre swim from a port, a very de- assured. After crossing the line, Ru- (2011, 2012 and 2013). September, before the XTerra in manding 27-kilometre mountain zafa was “very satisfied” with the re- “Conrad retired in 2014 at 41 so Madrid on the 16th. climb by bike divided into two laps, sult, having finished just ten seconds I believe there’s a lot more time From then on, the triathlete’s followed by a 10-kilometre run. behind the winner last time out. left for me,” said Ruzafa. attentions will be focused exclu- Frenchman Maxim Chane was the There’s to be no rest, however, sively on the XTerra World Cham- first out of the water, 30 seconds Joint best in history as Ruzafa returns to action on Sun- pionship to be held in Maui on 28 ahead of Daubord and Osborne and With this latest title, the Rincón day to take part in the XTerra in October. Semifinalist Nadal. :: EFE

:: SANTA MARÍA POLO CLUB 20/20 are the winners of the 25th edition of the Enrique Zobel me- ENRIQUE ZOBEL morial trophy, a medium handicap event organised by Santa María MEMORIAL TROPHY Polo Club in Sotogrande. The team, made up by Kathrina Thomas, Philippe de Groot, Santiago Zubiaurre and Cristian Bernal beat Jolly GOES TO 20/20 Roger King of Polo 11.5-10 in the final on Sunday. July 13th to 19th 2018 67 SUR IN ENGLISH

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WELSH SOCIETY MODERN JIVE English meetings: www.alanonspain.org Calahonda: Mike Williams 644133186. Benalmádena Costa. 952373813. Arroyo de la Miel. Debbie 626292707 Benalmádena/Fuengirola.Howard Los Boliches: Paul Clueit 667156806. POSITIVELY PINK ASSOCIATION MIJAS LAWN BOWLS CLUB 631813877 www.dance-jive-Spain.com Mijas Costa: David Mantle 952934193. THE BRITISH SOCIETY Breast cancer. www.positively-pink.com Coín: Ian Bushnell 611020641. Tel: 952 466 038. JJ’S COSTA DEL SOL DANCE CLUB [email protected] Sandra Addison 952 568 291 Benalmádena Alhaurín: Vic Dean 952450678. MARBELLA SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP Pueblo. [email protected] Ballroom, Sequence & Latin 627658925 DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP LODGE EUROPEAN FRATERNITY 52 Over 45s. [email protected] BRITISH ASSOCIATION MARBELLA FOTA, FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE Fuengirola. Anne Bowles: 607879450 Tel:658655511 or 646436967 COSTA DEL SOL FREETHINKERS [email protected] Meets weekly. Jan/Joan 952835947 Desk open Mon/Wed/Fri 11.30am-1.15pm. ROTARY CLUB Salon Varietés, Fuengirola. 952584268. [email protected] MY WEIGH, WEIGHT LOSS ENGLISH PHOENIX CLUB Benalmádena: 952441440 Benahavís: INTERNATIONAL THEATRE STUDIO PAINTING GROUP www.facebook.com/myweighspain Torre del Mar: Gael: 951067723 670604392 Estepona: 952800999. 952583907/ 663674804 San Pedro district. Tel 952884034 Fuengirola/Mijas: 696494492. Marbella: Fueng. - Marbella. [email protected] INTERNAT. CLUB OF SALOBREÑA 952821121 San Pedro: 951318381 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS THESPA-ENGLISH SPEAKING PLAYERS THE ART CLUB [email protected] Marbella - Guadalmina: 952888077. Estepona: Janet 69445754/Ben 7557048 Dinner and Drama. Los Boliches. www.nordiskarotarianer.eu San Pedro www.theartclub.es ASOCIACIÓN IRLANDESA 006. Bar Cristobel, Thurs 6pm. 622454422. www.theatrecostadelsol.com. OVER 40S SINGLES CLUB KITCHEN CLUB President Finola Sloyan: 607340523 CUDECA SUPPORT GROUPS NERJA HISTORY GROUP Estepona: El Limonero Tel: 952806759 [email protected] 697883717 IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SPAIN 952 564 910 or [email protected] Talks/trips. Christina Sinclair 687602057 ARROYO SOCIAL & WELFARE CLUB YORUBA ASSOCIATION OF MALAGA Estepona: ACE Club 11.30am 1st Thurs. 618680148. Facebook. email: [email protected] Nerja: Cáritas 11.30am 2nd Thurs. Arroyo de la Miel. Jean 952563580. Aluko 691314576 [email protected] SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING ESTEPONA FLORAL ART CLUB Cómpeta: 11.30am 3rd Thurs Axareducación. TORREMOLINOS & DIST. SOCIAL CLUB SOTOGRANDE WRITERS CLUB Arroyo. Martin 952383883/654859075 [email protected] MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP www.facebook.com/esteponafloralartclub Wed am. Rosaleda Bar. Mike 626880722. http://www.sotograndewriters.com INTERNATIONAL CLUB ESTEPONA Fourth Tuesday, Miraflores Club, Marbella, FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB ARROYO FRIENDLY CLUB COMMUNITY PRESIDENTS CLUB 11.30 a.m. 952833568/ 647054945 www.siberme.com. 952802549. Venta Platero (Coín-Cartama road) Benalmádena. 952446935. Marbella:645784718/Fuengirola: CANCER SUCKS SPAIN OUT OF AFRICA CLUB 952591071 www.urbytus.es/pc/ THE ANDALUCIAN GARDEN GROUP SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Cancer support group. 662446388 Trish: 952668081 ASTOR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Facebook & [email protected] Alh. el Grande. 952119767/952455213 653771625 www.soroptimist.es U3A LEARNING FOR PLEASURE Torreblanca: Tel Brian 609 548 656 AGE CARE ASSOCIATION THE AXARQUÍA GARDEN CLUB HASH HOUSE HARRIERS U3A Fuengirola, University of the Third Age, BENALMÁDENA HEALING GROUP Coffee mornings: from 11am-12.30 pm. learning for pleasure. Joining fee of 30 www.axarquiagardenclub.blogspot.com Mijas: 606761942. Malaga: 654633430. Spiritual Group Tel Liz 951947480 Benalmádena: Mon, Bar Pitanza; euros. For more information: ANDALUCIA BIRD SOCIETY AMIGAS DE CASA CLASSIC CARS CLUB Calahonda: Tues, Thurs, Calahonda Int. http://u3afuengirolacostadelsol.com Also Baptist Church; Fuengirola: Wed, Bar Salon on Facebook U3ACostadelSol 952817843 www.andaluciabirdsociety.org Vva del Trabuco. 952751424/952751304 Mijas. 3rd Sat each month. 607690057 Varietés; Coín: Thurs, Pépe’s Bar; Los www.trabucotimes.com/amigasdecasa.htm BRITISH SCOUTING MOVEMENT COSTA PRESS CLUB FERRARI OWNERS CLUB Boliches: Frid, Hogar de Jubilados. Advice: CLUB CHARITY AND PLEASURE 635407255 [email protected] 1st Fuengirola Scout Group. www.costapressclub.com 607562057ferrariownersclubandalucia.com Robert Troost 610755995 Estepona. President Terry 952813336 AGE CONCERN COSTA WOMEN PORCHE OWNERS’ CLUB www.fuengirolascouts.com clubcharityandpleasure.wordpress.com [email protected] Estepona and Manilva: Lifeline 608458555 www.costawomen.com/ 677251058 THE ARTS SOCIETY COLMENAR DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB [email protected] SPANISH/ENGLISH INTERCAMBIO TANGENT CLUB & EX-LADIES CIRCLERS / www.acesteponaymanilva.org. Fuengirola: Costa del Sol: www.theartssociety- Marjorie 951163071. Malaga. AlCasa Bar, C/Pozo del Rey. Tues 9pm until late Tel: 951106311 David. Los Bolichos, Thurs 11am-1pm. Pensionista costadelsol.org/ Nerja: 952533373. 952886772 [email protected] TENNIS CLUB ‘EL CAPITAN INT’ building near station. Mijas: Mijas Pueblo, theartssocietynerja.com INDIAN COMMUNITY 41 CLUBS & EX-ROUND TABLERS Thurs 11am-1pm. Oasis Bar. La Cala, Fri De la Frontera: San Roque Club. nadfas- Torre del Mar. Patrick 675391967. [email protected]: 11am-1pm Grill de La Cala. Lifeline (Mijas, delafrontera.org Gibraltar: Costa del Sol: 952818772 / 627462410 952477171 / 627108987 THE GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB Fuengirola) 652537615. Marbella, San theartssociety.org/gibraltar Benahavís: Nerja: 952529611 / 677090665 THE IMAGE GROUP Pedro: Lifeline: 689355198. 1st Thurs, 663459103. theartssocietybenahavis.com Los Boliches. Tel: Tony White 951661201. Photographic club. imagegroupspain.com MIJAS ARTS CENTRE 11am. Paddle Tennis Club, Nueva Alcántara. MARBELLA BUSINESS NETWORK CLUB DE BÉISBOL COSTA DEL SOL B.B.C. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS www.ageconcernmarbella.com Classes 669050254, joyfaheyartist.com [email protected] Tel:620786772 Joe 694442331 [email protected] 952202940 / 952464468. Mijas ANREM - RESIDENTS & FOREIGNERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING KNITTED KNOCKERS SPAIN THE SENDERISTAS AIKIDO TOMIKI SHODOKAN [email protected] 630927226 anrem.org www.quiltersdelsol.org Free handmade breast prostheses. www.kkscostadelsol.org or email Multi national walking group. Different levels. Tel: 952131670, Malaga FOREIGN RESIDENTS’ ASS. ANDALUCIA COSTA PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY [email protected] www.senderistas.eu TAEKWONDO CLUB [email protected] 658426227 www.photoclubspain.com FABULOSO SINGING GROUP THE FIELD CLUB Fighting Dragons Club Benalmádena. Mike Mijas / Fuengirola 622514781 LUX MUNDI ECUMENICAL CENTRE ASTRONOMY COSTA DEL SOL Walks. Fuengirola. www.thefieldclub.es 618149373 www.vipfitness.tv ALIVE AND KICKING LINEDANCING Torre del Mar: [email protected] astronomycostadelsol.com 616679453. Fuengirola.Jennifer 663516654 COSTA CHORDBUSTERS CALAHONDA BRIDGE CLUB 952543334.Fuengirola: 952474840 NERJA CHICK-LIT BOOK CLUB Anne Bowles. 952464184 Club Naranja. 952198789 / 670593 232. ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION New friends, great books! 693373530 Send any corrections or details of new THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY ACE BRIDGE CLUB Costa del Sol, www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk clubs by email marked ‘For the clubs LIONS CLUBS www.timschoir.org. Gilly: 952573983. Fuengirola. Deanne Mutter: 747771404. page’. [email protected] 7878787878787878 July 13th to 19th 2018 PASTIMES SUR IN ENGLISH

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THE STARS CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Nº 11303 Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Relatives may test your patience at times. Remember it will only be for a short period

Pisces February 20th – March 20th Make your lists, book your tickets and THE WORDPUZZLER invite your guests. The weekend you may congratulate yourself on a job well done.

Aries March 21st – April 20th A sparky partner springs a surprise at the weekend. Maybe you underestimated them?

Taurus April 21st – May 21st If someone is keen for you to move forward this weekend, who are you to resist? Across Down Gemini May 22nd – June 21st Your childlike enthusiasm is set to inspire others. Be patient with someone young and inexperienced.

Cancer INTERNATIONAL RADIO June 22nd – July 23rd Although finances may be on your mind, don’t forget to play hard. Avoid Talk Radio Europe Spectrum (105.5 FM, Costa worrying about something at work that, 105.5 Axarquía Almeria/Mojácar 92.6 FM) at the moment, you can’t change. 91.5 Costa del Sol East 24 hour music and entertainment 91.9 Costa del Sol West Leo 98.7 Gibraltar/Sotogrande Radio Mijas (107.7 FM) July 24th – August 23rd News, interviews, lifestyle, sport and 3 p.m. News, views and music In a romantic and social week you can BBC World Service. be at your sparkling best. Work should Radio Sol Almijara (99.1 FM) not interfere with the weekend. Global (93.6 and 96.4FM) Nerja radio in English and German and All week round the clock music and night time World Radio Network Virgo entertainment August 24th - September 23rd Heartfmspain (88.5 FM Costa, 96.1 Keep everything practical and make a Radio Radio Network (96 and 98.3 FM inland) Music, entertainment, news point of being patient. A surprise FM). Music 24 hours. suggestion (or proposal?) could give Lick FM (103.6 FM Marbella) you the jitters by the weekend. Central FM (98.6 FM, 103.8) Urban music broadcast between Gibraltar All week, classic tracks and today’s music and Calahonda Libra broadcast to the Costa del Sol September 24th - October 23rd Rtv Puebla (107.7 FM) Your imagination is very likely to be SUDOKU BY HANZO ACE FM (106.8 FM) Monday evenings, Rock music memories. overactive. This is especially true when Inland radio, news and music 7 - 9pm. email: it comes to romance. The Beat fm (106 FM) [email protected] Instructions Complete the 45 8 24 hours, music and entertainment Fb: Radiotelevision Peubla de Cazalla Scorpio square making October 24th – November 22nd sure that every 417 A holiday trip puts you in touch with a row of nine new culture. Something about it really numbers includes 62 1 appeals to you so find out more. all digits from 1 QUIZ to 9, every 821 5 4 Sagittarius column includes QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 November 23rd – December 21st all digits from 1 to 9 and every 3 92 5 It is better to be seen as ‘eccentric’ than by 3 subsection The abandoned Chernobyl Which two planets have ‘odd’, not that you care much for the includes all digits 6 nuclear plant is within no moons? opinions of others. from 1 to 9 which country? 7 Capricorn 1. Kazakhstan 1. Mercury and Pluto December 22nd – January 20th 8 It’s certainly a muddled time all 2. Estonia 2. Mercury and Mars round. Still, with your sunny attitude 937 6 1 3. Ukraine 3. Mercury and Neptune this won’t matter a jot. 4. Georgia 4. Mercury and Venus July 13th to 19th 2018 79 SUR IN ENGLISH PASTIMES

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solar system is Jupiter’s Ganymede with a diameter of 5, 262 kilometres. kilometres. 262 5, of diameter a with Ganymede Jupiter’s is system solar

Of interest: interest: Of Mercury and Venus have no moons; the biggest moon in the the in moon biggest the moons; no have Venus and Mercury

Answer 1: Answer Mercury and Venus. and Mercury

Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Belarus. with border Ukraine’s Sudoku solution Exclusion Zone situated in the Ivankiv Raion of northern Kiev Oblast, near near Oblast, Kiev northern of Raion Ivankiv the in situated Zone Exclusion Wordpuzzler solution

Of interest: interest: Of Chernobyl or Chornobyl is a city in the restricted Chernobyl Chernobyl restricted the in city a is Chornobyl or Chernobyl

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The young musician, who stu- dies at the Rock Factory Academy A guitar virtuoso in San Pedro Alcántara, didn’t just leave the examiner from Trinity open-mouthed with her guitar skills: she also passed Grade 6 in at the age of 11 bass and Grade 3 in drums. This is partly thanks to her private tutor, Rafa Reyes, who after that first summer advised her parents to let her continue with music because Blanca Samper, from Marbella, is the she was “a machine”. It seems he youngest person ever to pass the top wasn’t wrong. exam set by Trinity College of London Future dreams Reyes is also the creator of Rock Factory, where Blanca continues to train and has met other children The music student, who asking me that? It’s what I have with whom she set up a band ca- played songs by Iron wanted to do ever since I was litt- lled Devils in the Sky, all aged bet- le!” That wasn’t exactly a long time, ween nine and 15. They dream of Maiden and Guns N’ but for Blanca it must have see- a future as music professionals, so Roses in the exam, is a med like an eternity. much so that after making their member of the rock band She found no problem swapping debut last year and recording their her leotard for rock tee-shirts, and first songs of their own, they will Devils in the Sky, with the rhythm of her body for that of be returning to the stage to per- others aged 9 to 15 her guitar. A few days ago the tea- form in concert as part of the cher at Trinity College London who Ojeando Festival which takes pla- :: FRANCISCO GRIÑÁN came to Marbella to examine stu- ce in Ojén this weekend. MALAGA. Beethoven played in dents, couldn’t hide his surprise Blanca will be playing the gui- concerts when he was seven years when Blanca sat down in front of tar, alongside vocalists Sara and old. At that age, Blanca Samper was him with her instrument, aged Blanca Samper, with her guitar after playing with Devils in the Sky. :: SUR María, bass player Lluvia, Julia on still spending her time outside only 11. the keyboards and drummer Ser- school practising rhythmic gym- She said she was “very nervous”. she starts playing. She passed the gio. “I love the guitar, but I like to nastics, until summer arrived and However, she didn’t do badly; in exam by playing songs for virtuo- try everything,” says this youngs- her mother heard that a “very fact, she was excellent. She passed Blanca and her band sos of this instrument, like Iron ter who loves rock music and wants good” teacher was offering priva- Grade 8 and has become the youn- Maiden’s ‘The Trooper’ and espe- to learn to play the keyboard next. te guitar lessons. She asked Blan- gest pupil to reach the highest le- will be performing at cially one which she played with The family’s living room has re- ca whether she would be interes- vel at this international school. the Ojeando Festival tremendous skill and whose title sembled a rehearsal studio for some ted, and still laughs today when “When they told me, I couldn’t this weekend could be a metaphor for Blanca time now. she remembers her response: believe it,” she says, although she Samper herself: ‘Sweet Child O’ “I’m wondering where we’ll put “Mummy, why on earth are you admits that she finds it easy once Mine’, by Guns N’ Roses. a piano,” admits her mother.