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Mark Shearman takes a look at forthcoming and current events of which we should all be aware.
Concert Reminder The Waterboys, The Animals and Loquillo concert in La Nucia Alicante La Nucia will play host to a unique concert on the 18th of September at 9.30pm in the Municipal Pavilion Camilo Cano. Hailed as the best rock out of all time, due to its legendary billing: The Waterboys, Loquillo and The Animals. The Waterboys will be performing songs from their latest album “Modern Blues” led by Scottish singer/ songwriter Mike Scott. They’re no strangers to performing in Alicante and have chosen to return as part of their world tour with other dates in Spain including, Albacete and Fiesta del Corpus in Ourense (Galicia). Fans can look forward to new songs and some classics like - The Whole Of The Moon, Fisherman’s Blues or A Girl Called Johnny. Also on stage, Barcelona born - Loquillo - José María Sanz Beltrán performing songs from his new album, Rocker Code, released in March this year with massive success. The album has 14 songs spanning his career from 1980 to the present day, together with rockabilly band Nu Niles. The Animals, still going strong after 50 years. Expect a fantastic performance from this rhythm and blues, Geordie band with classics including - House Of The Rising Sun, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Baby Let Me Take You Home, It’s All over Now, Baby Blue and more. Ticket Sales Tickets can be purchased from Halcón Viajes, Ticketmaster, FMNAC, Carrefour, Corte Ingles, Instanticket and locally from the Bar Onosca in Partida Muixara, La Nucia - price 35€.
Just when you thought it was safe
to go into the Mediterranean... Following on from recent shark sightings in shallow waters in Pineda del Mar, north of Barcelona, Costa Brava, causing four beaches to be closed, Spain is not usually associated with shark attacks. Many are unaware that the Mediterranean Sea has 47 different species of shark, at least 15 of which can be dangerous to humans, including the great white, various types of hammerhead sharks and tiger sharks to name a few, although they are rarely seen and even less near the coast.
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It’s not like the average person looks at a shark and thinks, it’s okay it’s only a big- eyed thresher shark. The normal thought pattern is shark - panic, so the increase of these shark sightings is a worry. This year already, sharks have been spotted close to the shore in places like Malaga and Benidorm.
Blue sharks were responsible for the latest scare estimated to have been two metres in length and normally said not to be aggressive, but if provoked ‘may defend themselves if they’re stressed’. Jellyfish - called ‘medusas’ are still the most common danger to bathers, causing painful stings, which leave marks on the skin. Contrary to popular belief alcohol or your partner’s urine actually elevates pain and can stimulate the stingers. You would be better using things you may have in-doors like vinegar, cover with
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ranging from €100 and up to €600,000. Protesting without approval Not only the ringleaders who organise unauthorised protests via assembly, but also anyone taking part near establishments deemed important like, parliament, airports and nuclear power plants. Also included are people who physically prevent police from enforcing administrative or court-orders on property evictions.
Fines are between €100 to €600 for minor offences, rising upwards for more serious offences to €30,000, and for very serious disturbances of public safety up to €600,000. These fines will also be enforced on social media activists using facebook, tuenti, and twitter to organise spontaneous protests conducive to the anti-austerity movement Indignants. Other points in the law that could get people fined. Photographing,
filming or
publishing pictures of the police from any agency, where they may be identified is seen to be putting them and their families in danger from reprisals and constitutes a criminal offence. Youngsters carrying on the tradition of meeting their friends in public and drinking will be fined €600. Which means their parents may have to cough up the cash. The police
talcum powder or shaving cream. Stings will usually fade within an hour. Other dangers are normally caused by bathers stepping on such sea life as, sting rays ‘rayas’ found in shallow sandy sea beds. They may lash out with their tail, resulting in grazing and irritation and also there is risk of infection. Weever fish, these are more dangerous. They bury themselves in the sand waiting to attack smaller fish. Again if trodden on their poison-laden dorsal fin can cause intense pain and infection. Swimmers should remain vigilant and adhere to the beach warning flags at the Red Cross lifeguard centres. Green flag - safe for bathing. Yellow flag - bathe with caution. Red flag - bathing prohibited.
Spain plunges back into the Franco era as Senate approves
security law Spain’s new gag law ‘Ley Mordaza’ is enough to cause a mass protest. This controversial law, which covers a number of points, including the right to peacefully protest and limitations on freedom of speech, carries heavy fines for those who choose to ignore them,
are also now free to randomly check identities, allowing for racial profiling of immigrants and minorities. External bodily searches are now allowed at police discretion and they can carry out raids at their discretion, regardless if order has been disrupted. If a person cannot show their ID card either on them or located at home they can be fined for not reporting it missing and showing a police officer lack of respect can also garner a fine. The Spanish government are vehemently defending the bill, insisting it will improve public safety by eventually locating those protesters that have a penchant for violence. Regardless that some countries like Venezuela are accusing Spain of possible human rights violations.
Mark Shearman has been living on the Costa Blanca for 14 years.
His blog is Sherm Donor -
http://shermdonor.blogspot.com.es/ where you can find his novels and short stories.
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