Euromillions Results – 14th May 2010 This weeks Euromillions numbers are: You can dramatically increase your chances of winning the jackpot with our proven syndicate system. Click below to read more. To receive lottery results and news to your inbox, click here for our updates . If you´re lucky enough to get 3 numbers or more then you´ve won something. Related Posts: Euromillions Results – 7th May 2010 Euromillions Results – 23rd April 2010 Euromillions Results – 16th April 2010 Euromillions Results – 30th April 2010 Euromillions Results – 9th April 2010

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Doing business in Marbella and Spain is difficult these days due to the world wide financial crises. It does not help much that the local tax offices or Hacienda de Marbella have policies and procedures that really belong to the dark ages. Some people in Marbella file tax returns, not all mind you. Those who do, do this to be good citizens. What happens then if you file a tax return and do not have the funds to pay the taxes there and then. Well the Hacienda “increases” your chances of survival by CALLING all your business associates and tell them not to pay you, but pay the Hacienda instead. There is no intelligent answer to this practice and as far as known the only place in Europe where they do this. When all these rules and procedures from the stone ages are left behind, business in Marbella might have a chance of survival. Until then have a look around in the streets and see if there are any left…………………… Good luck Marbella Mayoress Ángeles Muñoz

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The Spanish are at it again. After the tales of woe coming from Greece´s economic crisis, it wouldn´t be a complete surprise if Spain followed suit. The Greek debt issues seem to be a result of wasteful and lavish public expenditure, protected pension rights and so-called jobs for life. Now that the Greek people are being asked to change their ways, they are not surprisingly rebelling, asking the government why they should have to change. After all, isn´t this the way things have always been??To a certain (albeit lesser) degree, Spain is in danger of following the Greeks down this slippery slope of debt, inefficient working practices and wasteful public expenditure. We are in the midst of a crippling economic recession, with countries around the world trying every which way they can to drag themselves towards some sort of recovery. In Spain, it seems the priorities are different. Take this weekend´s classic example. It´s Saturday 1st May, it´s 25 degrees in Puerto Banus , perhaps Spain´s most notable tourist destination, there are thousands of local residents and tourists alike looking to spend a lovely weekend in the sun, perhaps hitting the beach for an hour or two and having a nice long lunch, before heading to the shops and department stores to spend their hard-earned dosh. But that´s just the problem………..they can´t. The shops are shut. You see, in Spain, May 1st is Labour Day, which means that you are not allowed to work. So everyone enjoys a day off. Even the shop workers. Even the cleaners who keep the loos clean on the promenade between Marbella and Puerto Banus (yes, you are right, they are shut as well). All these people with money to spend….in the midst of a recession….in a tourist haven……….and they have nowhere to go. So you may think the answer would be to open the next day to compensate for the holiday. Ah yes, that would be a great idea, but for one thing……it´s a Sunday, and nothing opens on a Sunday either. So we have spent all of our bank holiday weekend here in Spain (bearing in mind that most people were paid their monthly wage on Friday), with nowhere to spend our money. Imagine that happening in England!! Related Posts Costa Blanca Bargains Making it up as They go Along! Bank Holidays in Spain - Part 2

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Euromillions Results – 23rd April 2010 This weeks Euromillions numbers are: You can dramatically increase your chances of winning the jackpot with our proven syndicate system. Click below to read more. To receive lottery results and news to your inbox, click here for our updates . If you´re lucky enough to get 3 numbers or more then you´ve won something. Related Posts: Euromillions Results – 16th April 2010 Euromillions Results – 9th April 2010 Euromillions Results – 2nd April 2010 Euromillions Results – 26th March 2010 Euromillions Results – 5th March 2010

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The recent travel chaos has not just hindered people seeking to return to the UK from overseas. It has also prevented prospective buyers of properties for sale in Spain from making the journey from Northern Europe to inspect potentially suitable Spanish properties . This week alone, we have seen cancellations of property viewings from clients that were due to fly from Dublin, London and Brussels, while the leading agent for Costa Blanca properties reported 18 appointments cancelled within the last 7 days. That´s a lot of business lost, or at the very least, postponed, and many agents are reporting that those clients determined to make it over to snap up those Spanish property bargains are all trying to re-book to travel to Spain next week. This is likely to put severe pressure on agents´ resources, with agency staff likely to be unable to cope with such an intensive workload. For those clients who have been delayed here in Spain, there have been various tales of woe. One set of clients who purchased a property on the Costa del Sol have been delayed for 7 days and are due to fly back this weekend, while others have opted for various methods of ´escape´, including using trains, boats and hire cars – all adding to the expense of their trip. Of course, just when we needed the weather in Spain to be kind to those left frustrated and spending an extra week here, the heavens have opened, so now most of those same people are even more desperate to get out! Related Posts Winter Finally Arrives……with a vengeance! Malaga is Top Flight Destination for Brits Iberia - Pricing itself out of the Domestic Market?

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A HEARTBROKEN mum told last night how her son died after a horror accident on holiday – when he plunged down a flight of stairs. Janet Kerrigan´s 28-year-old lad David tripped in his hotel and hit his head in the tumble after a night out in Spanish resort Benidorm. The security guard was rushed to hospital in Alicante – where medics found he had suffered a brain haemorrhage. Last night devastated Janet, 47, revealed he´d spent just one night in the Costa Blanca town when the freak accident happened. And she sobbed as she recalled her last words to David before he set off on the two-week break with a pal were “be careful”. She said: “It´s every mother´s worst nightmare. “David was such a wonderful, joking, playful son. I can´t believe he´s gone. “The last time I spoke to him I told him, ´You look after yourself, you be careful.´ “We never expected this to happen. I couldn´t believe it when we got the call to say there had been an accident.” David´s grieving sister Tracey – who called her brother her “soulmate” – caught the next available flight to Spain after the accident last month. But Janet, who had never been abroad, suffered an agonising wait before she could travel while her passport application was processed. She said: “When I arrived at the hospital, I was shocked to see David. He was full of tubes, he looked so helpless.” David, of Hamilton, spent two weeks in a coma before he lost his fight for life earlier this month. And grieving Janet and Tracey had to borrow money to fly out to bring David´s body home as he did not have any travel insurance. His funeral was held last Friday. Tracey, 26, said: “David was my soulmate. We had the same group of friends so we hung out together all the time. I feel like I´ve lost my best friend. “We also had to borrow money to pay for our flights out there to bring him home. It´s been terrible.” Janet added: “David had his whole life in front of him. I feel so lost without him. “His best friend had asked him to be a godfather to their wee baby. He was proud of that.” scottish-sun@the-sun.co.uk via Hols Scot killed in fall at hotel | The Sun |Home Scotland|Scottish News . Related Posts: Air rage Scot goes on the run in Spain 20-year-old woman fighting for her life in Gibraltar after moped crash First Legal Civil Wedding for Non Residents in Gran Canaria Avenida Apartments, Benidorm – from £ 8 pppn Young woman stabbed, boyfriend arrested.

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Holidaying Scot killed in fall at Benidorm hotel

For those amongst you who thought that estate agents in Spain are sitting in the sun (or most probably the rain!) with nothing to do because of the depressing Spanish property market and its lack of buyers……….think again! We sent a newsletter out to our client base last week, advertising a new development of semi-detached villas and townhouses on the Costa Blanca , located in the popular area of Villamartin. We pointed out that these Villamartin properties were being finished in a contemporary style and would offer top specifications in a great location………….and all offering (in our opinion) great value for money, with prices starting at €119,000 We expected the properties to sell fairly quickly, but nothing could have prepared us for the phone call from the developer this morning, advising us that all 15 properties in the first phase have now been sold. That´s 15 properties sold within a week – that´s more than 2 a day!! The deal looked so good on paper that we actually had 4 clients due to fly out to see the development this week, all saying they were keen to reserve a unit once they had taken a look. It seems they have been beaten to it…and it means that we will need to hunt around for options. Anybody have any bargain properties on the Costa Blanca ??!! Related Posts Costa Blanca Bargains Costa Blanca Bargains – A Better Investment than Cash?? Costa Blanca Property: Good Prospect for Investors

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And a lot of hassle… Britain’s holidaymakers may be wasting thousands of pounds by listening to unfounded myths and rumours about airport car parking; many families could easily save more than £100 a year according to HolidayExtras.com . They’re also missing a chance to get their holidays off to a relaxing, hassle-free start. A recent investigation into car parking myths revealed that many holidaymakers are needlessly worried that their car will become a prime target for thieves, is liable to be damaged and is ultimately, expensive. Many others are throwing money away by paying ‘on the day’ gate prices rather than booking in advance. Travelling Brits can save on average £37 rising to £72 when booking car parking 30 days in advance – and it can take less than five minutes to do. Sean Hagger, head of commercial parking for HolidayExtras.com, said: “There are still millions of UK holidaymakers listening to rumours that their car is a target for crime, it’s expensive and that it’s simply a hassle. They’re all missing out on the proven benefits of booking airport parking in advance.” The key myths are: My car will be stolen: If your car park has the Park Mark you can rest assured that it’s been checked by the police and assessed as safe. Sean commented: “In 27 years of business, the percentage of car park crimes at any airport car parks used by HolidayExtras.com has been minimal, probably making it safer than parking on the street at home. This is thanks to HolidayExtras.com’s quality control process.” Sean added: “If we wouldn’t leave our car there, why would we let our customers?” Accidental damage by other drivers: Again the chances are much exaggerated. Cars are parked by experienced staff. But if you are worried, take photos of the car and note any existing marks. If there is cause for concern when you go to pick up your car, report this to the car park BEFORE YOU LEAVE. If damage is proven to be caused by the staff at the car park, and not a third party, then you would be covered by their insurance. Unauthorised driving of my car: Another urban myth but, if you’re worried about this one, just set your odometer to zero before you leave your car. A taxi will be cheaper: Unless you live next to the airport this is highly unlikely. If you’re approximately 35 miles from an airport, a return taxi would cost around £160 plus a 10% tip. Compare that to a week’s luxurious Meet and Greet parking, the most convenient holiday parking, booked in advance for just £64 plus your petrol costs. Long-term off-site car parks are always miles away: Not true; most long-term car parks are within three miles or a 10-minute shuttle ride. All car parks offered by HolidayExtras.com are always accessible when the airport is open; in fact most operate 24/7. As with anything, do your research on the car park you’re using, search for the best price and ensure the company you book through is reputable, some like HolidayExtras.com offer a Best Price Guarantee*. This alone will give you peace of mind so you can kick back on holiday and relax knowing your car is safe, secured and waiting for your arrival back in the UK. Related Posts: 3 Million Euro Grant to Improve Beaches of Elche No parking in the Red Zone Turkey now more expensive as holiday destination than Spain Barcelona Buggy Hire Recession Fuels Prospect of Rental Car Shortages in 2010

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The Council of Ministers has approved a range of initiatives to modernise the Administration of Justice. Furthermore, the meeting was used to discuss matters related to the protection of the environment, rural development and health. The First Vice-President, María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, reminded at the press conference held after the Government meeting that adapting the Administration of Justice to current demands and improving the service provided to the public “is one of the main objectives of the Government”. With that in mind, the Council of Ministers authorised a framework collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade through the corporate entity Red.es for the development of digital public services within the scope of the Administration of Justice. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega explained that “this agreement will digitalise the Spanish magistrates’ courts [juzgados de paz] and will provide courtrooms with digital audiovisual recording systems”. The introduction of new technology into the Administration of Justice will be accompanied by the corresponding training of staff. To that end, the Council of Ministers approved the training plan for public servants working for the General Administration of Justice service, with an estimated cost of almost three million euros to provide training to 14,000 public employees. The Vice-President explained that “more than 1,300 IT courses will be taught on the Nueva Oficina Judicial [New Judicial Service] and the procedural reforms, as well as on new technology”. Within this series of measures to modernise the Justice system, the Government has specified the work to be undertaken by the future Instituto de Medicina Legal [Legal Medicine Institute] through bodies of nationwide jurisdiction. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega specified that this new Institute will be a centre for the scientific and technological modernisation of forensic medicine and will provide services to the Tribunal Supremo [the Spanish Supreme Court], the Audiencia Nacional [the Spanish Central Criminal Court], the Juzgados Centrales [the Central Courts], the Registro Civil Central [the Spanish Central Civil Registry] and the corresponding Fiscalías [the Spanish Public Prosecutors’ Offices], as well as to bodies with military jurisdiction. Furthermore, the Government analysed the conclusions reached by the Committee of Experts for adapting the current Ley de Demarcación y Planta Judicial [Judicature Act] to modern-day Spain, the proposals of which will set the groundwork for drafting this new legislation. According to the Vice-President, this report covers the limits of collegiate organisation, the removal of judicial districts and the creation of new first instance courts [tribunales de base], as well as the proposal from the Committee of Experts to attribute fiscal investigations to the Public Prosecutor’s Office and to set up specialised and first instance courts. The environment The Council of Ministers examined the biodiversity policies agreed by the European Union in Madrid at a conference within the context of the rotating Spanish EU Presidency. The so-called “Cibeles Priorities” establish ten political lines of action for defending the natural wealth of the Union, adding new impetus to matters in this area and the recovery of natural spaces in Europe. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega highlighted that “the rich biodiversity in Spain is a distinguishing factor for our country and offers several highly positive features”, another excellent reason to preserve it. The Government also examined the Valsain Declaration from the Conference on the protection of forests in Europe held on 6 and 7 April as part of the agenda of the rotating Presidency of the European Union. In terms of the environment, the Government also authorised the signing of four collaboration agreements with Castile-La Mancha, Castile and Leon, Extremadura and the Region of Valencia for a value of over 82.8 million euros regarding conservation action within the Natura 2000 networking programme. In the area of rural development, the Government approved the so-called Plan Renove de maquinaria agrícola [Farming Machinery Renewal Plan]. The Vice-President announced that grants will be made available for a total value of seven million euros for the renewal of tractors and other machinery and for the promotion of new technology and farming equipment. According to the Vice-President, these grants were “highly successful” in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and “contributed to the acquisition of more than 8,000 new machines in our farming sector”. Health The Minister for Health and Social Policy, Trinidad Jiménez, presented the Council of Ministers with a report on the development of drug use trends in Spain between 1994 and 2009 and on the management of the fund for assets seized from trafficking. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega believes that the document “reveals some positive initial data”; the public is more aware now of the risks involved in the consumption of drugs. Furthermore, she stated that the perception of the availability of illegal drugs has diminished, as too has the proportion of alcohol drinkers, and there has also been a significant fall in the consumption of tobacco. Legislature and rotating EU Presidency During her press conference after the Council of Ministers, the Vice-President took stock of the legislature and the Spanish Presidency of the European Union at the half-way point of both. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega reiterated that “the Government of Spain has devoted itself to overcoming the economic crisis and achieving recovery for employment”. She added that the Government has fought “decisively and confidently to lay the foundations of a new economic model for Spain and a new institutional framework for Europe as a means of joint identity: the commitment to innovation, social cohesion and equality”. The Vice-President recognised that “the Spanish economy has gone through some very tough times, with serious job losses that, although slowing, continues to be the main concern and focus for the Government, as it has always been and it continues to support those most suffering from the effects of the crisis”. Furthermore, she stated that the Government immediately assumed “the responsibility of responding to each challenge with measures and decisions” and has sought “agreement, consensus and unity from politicians, social stakeholders and the public in general”. María Teresa Fernández de la Vega added that Spain took on its six-month period of EU Presidency with two important challenges ahead of it: the design of a common strategy against the crisis and in favour of economic recovery and application of the Lisbon Treaty. Therefore, important initiatives are being implemented that “all share a common factor: public welfare”, she said. Related Posts: Government to save 40 million euros by 2013 Unemployment benefit extended The Vice-President maintains that Spain and the EU will end up winning the battle against sea piracy The Fight against Poverty – Government Agreements Measures to reactivate the economy and create jobs

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Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the current restrictions across UK controlled airspace due to the volcanic ash cloud will remain in place until at least 1900 (local time) on Monday 19 April . There may currently be some limited opportunities in Shetland for flights, subject to individual co-ordination with ATC. However, anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport. Conditions around the movement of the layers of the volcanic ash cloud over the UK remain dynamic. NATS is maintaining close dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK’s safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace. We are currently awaiting CAA guidance. We are working closely with Government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions. The next update will be issued at approximately 0300 (local time). Related Posts: UK NATS Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption 16:00 Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption 09:30 NATS Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption 15:45 NATS Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption 04:00 UK Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 11:00am

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