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Columnists
Credit where it’s due
When Charmain Arbouin, our British Consul, agreed to talk and meet with Marbella’s British citizens in Marbella on November 12, she expected Brexit to...
No offence, please! I’m a snowflake!
FIRST we had silent ‘jazz hands’ (at Oxford University, it was decided that clapping should be replaced by waving both hands by the sides of...
Plenty more worms
In my humble opinion Clinton was a far better liar than Prince Andrew. Although the ex-president was actually telling more porkies than Pinocchio, his...
A week in Politics
Its been raining rather a lot lately in the UK; though flooding has been mercifully light on the basis of the numbers of homes...
Considering segregating a plot? Be aware of the steps to take
THE segregation of a plot can be a useful operation when one is interested in splitting and transferring part of a property by means...
Can he get escritura?
Some years ago I purchased a plot of land by a private contract with the seller. I could not register the plot in...
Blogs
REINCARNATION (Part 3)
Can the consciousness that was the consciousness of a living person reappear in the consciousness of another? In his book The Power Within, British psychiatrist Alexander...
REINCARNATION (Part 2)
Hope you found my last weeks Blog interesting titled Reincarnation which was Part One. You might want to read a transcript about me which was...
REINCARNATION
PART ONE: REINCARNATION The word "reincarnation" derives from Latin, literally meaning, "entering the flesh again. The common definition of reincarnation has been altered from its original...
IS ANYBODY THERE?
How different life would be without electricity. No computers, DVD’s TV’s Radios, mobile phones etc. Life was different in the 1850’s than now, without electrical...
Lifestyle
Costa Women meet ……. Kati van der Hoeven
What is Locked-In syndrome? Meet Kati van der Hoeven former model and one of the most positive and happy women I know. How does...
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
JEEP is a legendary brand and its Wrangler model has won a reputation for toughness and go-anywhere capability which stretches back to the Second...
CCCA enjoying the Winter Sunshine
FOR those of us living here in beautiful Spain its been a marvellous summer that, until recently, has just gone on and on! However,...
Have a Merry Gluten Free Christmas!
This week Celebrity & Fellow Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala cooks a gluten free Christmas pudding for...
PR cat-astrophe for airline which punished overweight moggy’s owner
Indignant cat lovers the world over have their claws out for Russian airline Aeroflot for punishing an overweight moggy's owner for sneaking him onto...
Love looking after dogs..?
HOW do our members benefit from HouseSitMatch? Experienced pet carers can find lots of opportunities for pet and house-sitting in Spain and abroad, exchanging your...
Sport
MADRID NOT IMPRESSED BY GARETH BALE AND THE WALES GOLF MADRID...
IT HAS BEEN rumoured for a while that Wales and golf are infinitely more attractive than Real Madrid to Gareth Bale. Former Real striker and...
MANAGER MAURICIO POCHETTINO FIRED FROM TOTTENHAM
TOTTENHAM fires manager Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho is reportedly being viewed as replacement Halfway through the 2019-20 season Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino have parted...
A UK FEMALE MMA FIGHTER DIES AFTER RECEIVING CRITICAL INJURY
A BRITISH-IRANIAN amateur female kick-boxer Saeideh 'Sai' Aletaha, 26, suffered a serious brain injury during the K-1 contest at Central Hall in Southampton on...
El Bandido Runners make their mark in Mojacar races
THE 20 runners representing the El Bandido Runners definitely made their mark when they competed in the recent Mojacar half marathon and seven-kilometre race. Not...
Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club Doreen Sands Memorial Trophy
THE Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club has hosted what was the fifth Doreen Sands Memorial Trophy, which this year attracted many new bowlers. The competition is...
Mojacar Bowls Club celebrates annual trophy presentation dinner
THE Mojacar Bowls Club annual trophy presentation dinner proved to be a popular event. Staged on Friday night at the Hotel Continental in Mojacar Playa,...
Finance
Too Much Choice: Tips and Tools for Smart Online Shoppers
The amount of choice available on the internet today is a blessing compared to the legwork shoppers needed to do in the past, but...
The Long and the Short of It: The Effects of the...
The Great Depression, which lasted between 1929 and 1939, had far reaching consequences in the United States as well as in multiple first, second...
Twitter in Spain pays less corporate tax than one workers salary
IN a fresh example of tax avoidance in multi billion dollar companies, annual accounts have revealed that the Spanish affiliate of Twitter pays less...
Is Green Building More Expensive Than Traditional Construction?
You may have heard the term "green building" used on several occasions. It refers to the overall use of green building practices and materials...
Wake Up With EWN; Weather, Currency & Finance Tip
Good Morning 🙂 “Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” Weather: Costa del Sol: Partly Cloudy 26°C | °F...
Wake Up with EWN; Weather, Currency & Finance Tip
Good Morning 🙂 “The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.” Weather: Costa del...
Property
Brits lead foreign house buyers in Spain
THE British top the list of foreign house buyers in Spain. Brits accounted for 14.27 per cent of sales to non-Spaniards in the third quarter...
Is buying to rent a good investment?
INVESTMENT is always seen as a bit of a gamble, a way of saving with hopes of a hefty future return. But, in the current climate...
Almeria for cheap housing
THE HOUSING crisis that struck the Spanish property market more than a decade ago is still evident in Almeria and is reflected in sales...
Prime market activity
STRONG property market activity and growth is being experienced in five of Spain’s key cities, giving potential buyers a renewed sense of confidence, according...
French Real Estate and Brexit Matters: Where to Next?
The housing market in Paris, France continues to defy expectations, with demand continually outstripping supply. Prices are steadily rising, and an era of low...
Construction on other people’s land in Spain
ALTHOUGH it seems somewhat strange, there are quite a few situations in which a property is built, sometimes by mistake and in good faith...