ALERT
The British Consulate in Alicante has requested that its nationals be on alert when they arrive in either El Altet airport outside Alicante. San Javier Airport in Murcia or Manises airport outside Valencia due to the considerable increase in luggage theft. The problem has apparently grown to such an importance that it now features on a travel advisory issued by the Foreign Office. The Consulate revealed that people should be careful when going to pick up their rented car at any of these airports, as they may be followed. When the recent arrivals get to the car, they discover that one or more tires are flat, and in the confusion of being offered help their luggage disappears. The Consulate also advises that on the E15, A7, A70 and N332 main roads many people have fallen victim to people passing themselves off as plain-clothes policemen, and had valuable stolen as a result. The Consulate makes it plain that in all cases concerning traffic incidents or inspections, these are only carried out by uniformed members of the police force - be they the National Police, or more typically, the Guardia Civil
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SIDE EFFECTS
Swine Flu has not yet been detected in the Lebanon, but it is threatening a national custom. Health Minister Mohammad Khalifa has called on his fellow countrymen and women to stop greeting each other with the traditional three kisses on the cheek He stated during a press conference: If you visit someone, don’t exchange kisses, let’s stop this social kissing habit <<>> Another aspect of coping with the Swine Flu virus is the software used to coordinate the work of physicians and emergency teams in Mexico as they try ands contain the outbreak. The programme that is to be used has been developed by TM Software in Iceland
WARNING
Xavier Pastor, the director of the Oceana Institute for Europe has issued a warning that one of the most dangerous jellyfish in the world is now floating around in the Mediterranean. A troop of about fifty of them were discovered in the sea off Los Alcazares in Murcia, and it appears that currents are set to bring more to the coasts of Spain. The species concerned is the Physalia Physalis - better known as the Portuguese Man O’War, whose sting can be fatal for both the children and the elderly, whilst between 30 and 50% ofd those stung by the jellyfish require hospitalization, and it appears that the only way to effectively rid the beach areas of Spain of this danger is to have the jellyfish manually collected. Equally, the jellyfish are still lethal, which could lead to some beaches being closed until the danger is removed. Stings usually cause severe pain and leave whip-like red welts on the skin that normally last for about two or three days. In many cases the sting causes an allergic reaction, with other serious side effects including shock, fever, and interference with the action of the heart and lungs. First aid for those stung should first of all ensure that any remnants of the creature should be removed from the skin using gloves; salt water should be applied to the affected area (fresh water tends to make the sting worse and the use of vinegar does not generally have the desired effect), and this should be followed by an application of hot water that generally eases the pain of the sting, and a doctor should be seen as soon as possible
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NOT FULFILLED
Speaking in Barcelona yesterday, Formula 1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone stated that he considers the urban circuit in Valencia The best in the world. However, he also stated I believe that we were too hasty and the Grand Prix was staged a year too soon, and expressed the opinion that the Valencia race did not fulfill expectations, but refused to be drawn any further. These remarks came after the organizers of the European Grand Prix - Valmor Sport, which includes Bancaja, Fernando Roig and Jorge Martinez Aspar - had asked Mr Ecclestone to reduce the 18 million Euro price tag he was demanding in order that the race be staged in Valencia, Sources close to Mr Ecclestone revealed that they had no intention of lowering the price and that a contract had been signed to stage the races in Valencia for seven years. As a result it appears that Valmor is now considering asking the Valencian Government to participate financially in the staging of the races this year
REACTION
In a reaction to the remarks made by Mr Ecclestone, Valencia Mayoress Rita Barbera stated last evening that she considered his words were rather strange, surprising unfortunate and contradictory. She made these remarks following a meeting with Valmor Sport aimed at fixing the date for this years race - August 23. Mrs Barbera also stated that everyone at the meeting were perplexed by the comments of Mr Ecclestone as every time we have heard him speak, he was heaping praise on Valencia along with expressions of admiration at the efficiency with which were showed ourselves capable of putting together the event. She also stated that Mr Ecclestone was effusive in his praise of Valencia, the administrators of the City and the Valencian Government. Mrs Barbera implied that Mr Ecclestone made these remarks in Barcelona, where there is a considerable movement to take the Grand Prix away from us. Every time we stage a world event, something comes from Catalunia to harm the reputation of Valencia. When she was asked about the allegations from Valmor Sport over the financing of the event, Mrs Barbera stated that the Town Hall has done all it can, and the Valmor had never asked for financial participation from the Town Council
