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12 FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2019 www.weekender.news RED CROSS TO THE RESCUE Grandfather runs over wife and grandchild by Simon Russell A 21 month old child is in hospital in a “very serious condition” after being run over by her grandfather’s car in what appears to be an unlucky accident. The incident happened in Cuenca and the girl’s grandmother was also struck by the vehicle and has suffered several injuries. She was holding the toddler in her arms in the courtyard of their house when it appeared that the car lurched forward after being started by the grandfather. Both victims were transferred to the Albacete General Hospital the woman by ambulance while the girl’s injuries meant that a helicopter was used. Did the earth move for you? A Red Cross patrol boat and helicopter saved the lives of two people who had fallen into the sea at a remote part of the Denia coastline last week. The pair were part of a group of youngsters who were walking at Cova Talla when they were dragged into the water by a freak wave. They managed to cling to some rocks but were unable to get to The overturned car at the scene A man involved in a spectacular crash in Denia town centre on Sunday evening was found to be three times over the legal alcohol limit, the authorities have confirmed. He was going at high speed at the entry to Plaza de Jaume 1 near the Casa de la Cultura when the vehicle flipped and hit four other parked cars, badly damaging them all. TAINTED TABLETS by Alex Trelinski by Simon Russell shore and others in the group contacted the authorities. Despite the rough sea conditions - the red flag had been flying on many Denia beaches - an inflatable patrol boat and two lifeguards quickly reached the scene. A second vessel soon arrived as well as the helicopter. Two of the lifeguards SIXTEEN children have developed ‘werewolf syndrome’ after taking contaminated medicine in Spain. The youngsters have hypertrichosis - hair growth throughout their bodies - after taking a formula tainted with minoxidil, an alopecia remedy. The Agency for Medicines and Health Products ordered that several batches of omeprazole from Farma-Química Sur SL, a Malaga-based pharmaceuticals company, be taken out of circulation on July 11th. by Simon Russell jumped in the water and managed to get the victims to the relative safety of a nearby cave. A third guard then took the land route and guided them to safe ground. One man was treated for abrasions at the local health centre but his condition is not serious. The rescuers were praised for their bravery in the dangerous conditions. Triple trouble for smashed driver Despite it being 9pm with plenty of people still around, fortunately the cars were the only victims in the smash. The driver was shown to have a blood alcohol level of 82 mg/litre against a legal limit of 25 mg/litre - 3.3 times the limit. by Simon Russell AN earthquake struck the Marina Alta at around 10 in the evening last Wednesday night (21 August). The quake was felt by many people in Javea, Teulada, Denia, Benitatxell and Pedreguer, prompting a number of calls to the authorities. While there were fears that the rumbling could have been anything from a gas explosion to a car crash, there have been no reports of any damage to property or injuries to people. The Geographic Institute later confirmed that the earthquake measured 2.8 on the Richter Scale and had its epicentre in Poble Nou de Benitatxell. Tremors are relatively common on the southern Costa Blanca and Murcia - where a number of people died in one such incident in Lorca a few years ago - but are rarer this far north on the coast. Concert by the sea FOLLOWING on from the success of the recent performance by Brighton band “Itchy Fingers” the Teulada Moraira Lions have a final outdoor concert for the summer at Moraira Castle coming up. This is on Sunday (1 September) from 9pm and features young talent Austin Slack, a musician from Caravace de la Cruz in the Murcia region. The concert is free but of course all donations are gratefully accepted and will Arts fair set for September THE Arts Society Marina Alta is pleased to announce the details of the late summer Arts Fair, which is scheduled for 25th September between 10am and 4pm. The venue is once again the Salones Canor Teulada and entry is free while there is plenty of parking close to the Salones. There are more than 45 local artists exhibiting this by Simon Russell year as well as works from students at both the Xabia International College and the Lady Elizabeth School. There will be a bar area for the duration which will also be selling a range of snacks and sandwiches with outside seating available. For more information go the group’s website at www.marinaalta arts.com by Simon Russell go direct to the Lions charity where it will soon be helping local people in need. For information about all Lions concerts, please phone 966499954, or email them at THE damage human activity is doing to our seas, not just here in Spain of course but globally, is well documented. However Australia’s Great Barrier Reef may be getting help from an unusual source – a floating island of rock. The “raft” made up of millions of pumice stones has been spotted in the Pacific Ocean and measures about 150 square kilometres (roughly the size of Birmingham). Pumice may be familiar to people as the rough stones tmlions.concerts@gmail.com For information about the Teulada Moraira Lions Club, go to their website www. tmlions.com, or their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ TMLIONS25/ Floating rocks to replenish reefs by Simon Russell sometimes found in bathrooms that people use to smooth off skin or remove stains. It is actually made up of volcanic dust mixed with water which then hardens and often floats. This enormous field of the stuff is believed to have come from an underwater volcano and is due to end up off the coast of Australia and, with luck, eventually sink and help replenish the vanishing Great Barrier Reef.
Facebook: @The<strong>Weekender</strong>Spain FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2019 13 Business & Money Do you need a Spanish will? IT’S a subject that no-one likes talking about – but it is a conversation that everyone needs to have. Have you got your affairs in order if anything should happen to you? Estimates vary, but it is generally agreed that around two thirds of British people do not have a will. And if a British national who owns assets in Spain dies without a will, matters can – and do - become rather complicated. The Spanish legal system is very different when it comes to the inheritance procedure compared to other countries like the UK. It is also worth noting that Spanish inheritance law also varies from region to region. Legal experts at Sun Lawyers, a Spanish law firm with more than 30 years of experience and several offices across the Costa Blanca, say that makes it vital to get the right advice. Its spokesman says: “You really must have a Spanish will if you have property or any other assets over here. “We recently got a letter from a gentleman about the sad story of his wife passing away and she had not made a Spanish will involving her property in this country. “That has sadly seen extra stress for him at a time when he does not need it, and it has also cost him thousands of euros to sort everything out.” Having a Spanish will ensures that the inheritance procedure is straightforward and less costly. EU citizens living in Spain, as well as a number of non-EU countries, can now choose whether the law of their home country or their country of residence applies. If a foreign resident dies without leaving a will or making an official declaration on which law they wish to apply, the law of the country where they resided for the last five years will apply. If your estate is dealt with under Spanish inheritance law, forced heirship rules apply - known as the Law of Obligatory Heirs in Spain. This means there are restrictions on how you distribute your estate, as a certain percentage needs to be set aside for certain relatives. If you die without leaving a Spanish will, the laws of intestate succession apply. In Spanish succession law, this means that the estate will be inherited by the following - taking into account the Law of Obligatory Heirs: • children of the deceased • if there are no children, the parents • if no children or parents, the surviving spouse • if there are none of these, then the next closest blood relatives (up to a fourth-grade limit in the family tree) • if there are no legal beneficiaries from any of these groups, then the Spanish state inherits the estate! Making a Spanish will can also help sort out what levels of inheritance tax are likely to be paid. The rules and Spanish inheritance tax rates vary according to the relationship between the donor and beneficiary, although generally unmarried couples and step-children pay more tax than spouses and natural children. For more information call Sun Lawyers on (0034) 965 321 193 or email us at admin@sun-lawyers.com We can assist you with any Law issue: Property services (buying/selling, tourist license, NIE number) Relocation (residency card, visas, Spanish citizenship, health card) Legal services (litigation, tax Spanish wills, floor clause) Visit our offices in: Cabo Roig La Zenia Campoamor La Fuente Playa Flamenca (+34) 965 321 193 admin@sun-lawyers.com
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