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Features
editorial columns by feature writers
July 4th in Spain!
by Editor •
The American International Club of Nerja (AICN) has rapidly grown from 38 members to 100+ in just a few years. The Club’s democratic procedures and motto may account for much of that: “If it isn’t fun, we don’t do it!” Again this year, the American Club of Nerja will celebrate the unique American holiday of…
World Wonky News – June
by David Darby •
A summary of world news on a satirical level, looking at some of the crazier happenings during May for the June edition of the Seaside Gazette. By Dave Darby
Hotel Arrayanes News
by Nicola Westby •
Here’s a bit of local business news from Hotel Arrayanes: on Friday 10th June the Barbeque Terrace at the Hotel Arrayanes is re-opening, featuring their delicious A La Carte menu, with a wide selection of charcoal grilled fresh meats, fish, chicken or seafood. There will be a buffet with all the trimmings and homemade desserts.…
Maspalomas
by Nicola Westby •
A spot of local business news concerning MasPalomas: summer opening hours are now all day from 10.00am – 11.30 pm, except Sunday evenings and all day Monday.
Wonky World – May
by David Darby •
Our monthly collection of less than serious news from around the world, included in our hard-copy May edition of the Seaside Gazette!
Credibility
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Deadlines for the Gazette are at times a difficult thing for the writer and one would wish the following edition to be printed already one week later. Whilst the last couple of weeks in German politics hardly are worth sarcastic comments or reflection, the days after the last deadline would have been worth lots.
Women Wise – May
by Mette Owens •
What a coincidence: The woman featured in my Women-Wise article this month is called Wise; Carolyn Wise – that is. I met her at restaurant Rincón de Peña Parda, in La Herradura and was curious to hear her story.
Populism on the Rise
by Marianne Lindahl •
A populist and mostly right-wing wave is washing up over the Nordic countries. They have brought anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies that were unthinkable just a few years ago.
This trend has had political consequences for traditional politics in the Nordic region. However, despite their rapid rise, most nationalist and populist parties still lack voter support on election day.
The Hidden Advertising Truth
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Surely you have come across one of those unbelievable ads of how to lose weight in your sleep. One tends to see one of those six-pack stomachs snoozing and a voice in the in-off tells you that this is how you’re going to look when taking Dr. Fartys Wonderpills. I always find these things an assault to human intelligence and wonder genuinely how anybody can believe such rubbish. Until..