DigameXtra No. 3258 Thursday, June 4th, 2026

On June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Car Boot Lake La Vinuela: Sunday 7th June
Our ever popular market is this Sunday in the car park of El Pantano restaurant from 0900-1300 hours. Directions are as follows: Km 30 on the A356 overlooking the lake with Los Romanos village above.
We always have stalls selling good quality secondhand items including items for the house, garden, tools, pet requisites from AAR, clothing etc., so come along and enjoy a relaxing morning out, meeting others, and share a glass or coffee on the terraces with the picturesque lake as background. We look forward to seeing you.
For further information please contact Sandra on 633878471 (I am on WhatsApp)

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Lagos celebrates its traditional pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin of Carmen: Sunday, June 7th.
The pilgrimage will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a mass at the Lagos chapel. After the mass, which will end at approximately 12:00 noon, the pilgrimage procession will depart around 12:15 p.m. from the fairgrounds.
Return to the fairgrounds is expected around 2:00 PM, coinciding with lunchtime. Throughout the day there will be a bar with food and drinks at affordable prices, a musical performance, and an awards ceremony– the program will feature a performance by the group Nanuel & Darío, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Later, around 5:00 or 5:30 p.m., the awards and recognitions planned as part of this festive day will be presented.

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Dynamix in Concert: Sat, 13 June
Benefit for Refugio Reyes in Moclinejo
The event starts at 8pm in the square in Moclinejo with drinks, followed by a dinner at about 8:30pm. Dynamix, which consists of my daughter and son-in-law, performs from about 9pm until midnight or as long after as we can get away with. There is a raffle with a good range of prizes. All proceeds go directly to the Refugio Reyes animal shelter. My kids drive all the way from Scotland with their kit, at their own cost. Last year they won awards for best entertainers in Scotland for weddings and corporate events, and are employed for nearly half the year on holiday parks around the UK. Info: 711062977 / 678996929

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Thursday: Yellow Alert for temps to 36C on the Costa del Sol, west of Malaga City.

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SPAIN

Sanchez Gives Up On The 2026 Budget– announces the start this week of the process to prepare the 2027 Budget: {Trans, summary}
– The president has already given up on the possibility of approving the Budget this year, despite repeated commitments from his Government, and is now postponing the budget debate to 2027, the last year of the legislature and a decisive year marked by the proximity of the municipal, regional and general elections. “The Government will begin the procedures to present and approve the new General State Budgets for 2027,” Sánchez proclaimed at the Barcelona Economic Circle.
– The move is interpreted as a renewed attempt to keep the narrative of the legislature alive despite the Executive’s parliamentary weakness. It is not the first time Sánchez has promised a budget that subsequently fails to materialize. Since the extension of the 2023 budget, the Government has postponed its presentation year after year to avoid a parliamentary defeat that would highlight its lack of support in the Congress of Deputies. In any case, Moncloa is adhering to the standard schedule, which places the budget presentation after the summer. “We expect to launch it in the second half of the year, process it, and bring it to Parliament as soon as possible,” Sánchez maintained. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-06-03/sanchez-intenta-desviar-la-atencion-con-los-presupuesto-en-plena-implosion-del-psoe-7414596/

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The UCO concludes that the dirty tricks operation within the PSOE was activated to “protect the interests of the Government or the president”: {Trans, summary}
– The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard concludes that an alleged dirty tricks operation within the PSOE was activated to “protect the interests of the Government or the president”. The network, purportedly led by Santos Cerdán (former number three of the party), operated from 2024 to 2025 with Leire Díez as executive leader. Its principal mission was the defence of the Government and the PSOE, aiming to attack the integrity of judicial proceedings affecting the Government’s circle.
– The UCO states that Cerdán {pic, with Sanchez} placed the PSOE’s own structure at the network’s disposal, including premises, personnel, logistics and funding for travel and vehicle hire. The organisation allegedly offered targeted individuals favourable procedural treatment, economic benefits or public jobs in exchange for compromising information on judges, prosecutors and Civil Guard officers. It also allegedly made cash offers to change court statements favourably.
– Though it failed to collapse cases such as the Koldo investigation, the UCO highlights the PSOE’s capacity for bribery and influence. Judge Pedraz has ordered searches of PSOE headquarters and related properties. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/uco-concluye-que-trama-cloacas-psoe-se-activo-para-proteger-los-intereses-gobierno-presidente_6978673_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Negotiations between the PP and Vox in Andalusia will be “imminent” and will be led by Moreno “with an Andalusian focus”: {Trans, summary}
– Nearly 20 days after the regional elections were held in Andalusia, and just one week before the constitution of the Parliament of the thirteenth legislature takes place on 11 June, negotiations have still not begun between the PP and Vox regarding the formation of the Chamber’s Bureau first, and then for the investiture of Juanma Moreno {pic}. A necessary step given that the popular leader won the elections comfortably, but without the absolute majority that would have allowed him not to depend on anyone.
– The conversations, however, are expected to begin “imminently”, according to statements made this Wednesday by the PP’s Deputy Secretary for Regional and Local Coordination and Electoral Analysis, Elías Bendodo {pic}, in an interview with Canal Sur Radio, where he insisted, in line with what the party has been saying in recent days, that there is still “time”. The conversations, Bendodo also revealed, will be “led” by Moreno himself, and the negotiation, he asserted emphatically, will be “clearly Andalusian in character”.
– He stated this precisely on the day that the PP and Vox finally reached a governability agreement in Castilla y León, following the elections of 15 March, which entails Santiago Abascal’s party entering the Executive of Alfonso Fernández Mañueco with the First Vice-Presidency and three ministries. An agreement which, as in Extremadura and Aragon previously, also includes “national priority”.
– For the moment, Vox has not clarified whether it will also demand to enter the Regional Government’s administration, where for now they only wish to negotiate policies “and not the seats”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/las-negociaciones-entre-pp-vox-andalucia-seran-inminentes-las-liderara-moreno-clave-andaluza_6978813_0.html

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Eight tonnes of cocaine are intercepted in Almería in a container imported by a company with headquarters in Malaga: {Trans, summary}
– Eight tonnes of cocaine have been intercepted in El Ejido (Almeria) in a maritime container from Germany that stopped at the port of Barcelona that was listed as a load of cocoa imported by a fruit company with headquarters in the province of Malaga. The operation, carried out jointly by officials of the Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency and agents of the German Customs, has resulted in two detainees in El Ejido who have been placed in provisional detention.
– Customs documentation indicated that the merchandise consisted of 400 bags of cocoa beans and that the recipient was a company domiciled in Malaga. However, X-ray control made it possible to detect anomalies inside the container. When opening it, the agents did not find the declared cargo, but more than 400 packages wrapped in black aluminum foil. Each one contained about 20 blocks of pressed cocaine, with an approximate total weight of eight tonnes. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/06/03/interceptan-alemania-ocho-toneladas-cocaina-130964163.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga sleeps at 30 degrees Tuesday night, on its first torrid terral night of the year; Yellow alert Thursday for heat: {Trans, summary}
– When the clock struck midnight, the thermometers still marked more than 30 degrees. And they didn’t go down much further from there. This is how it happened last morning in most of the province of Malaga, especially on the coast, between fans, water bottles and air conditioners. Falling asleep has been difficult for most. The heat prevailed in a torrid early morning pushed by the terral, which during the day raised the mercury close to 39 degrees and that, once the sun went down, continued without respite.
– The feeling of suffocation of everyone who set foot on the street yesterday is supported by the data : 38.4 degrees in Vélez-Málaga ; 38.2 in Malaga capital and 37.7 in Torremolinos. To name a few.
– At midnight, where they had the worst time was in Nerja and Rincón de la Victoria, at 30.6 and 30.2 degrees, respectively, according to data recorded by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). At the same time, Malaga city arrived with 29.7 degrees, and did not fall below 27 until four in the morning, touching the minimum at seven in the morning, with 25.3 degrees. In the case of Vélez, the minimum was reached at 8:00, when they slightly and fleetingly dropped below 25 degrees.
– Thursday the terral returns and the Aemet has already activated a yellow alert for heat, which affects the western Costa del Sol – including the capital – and the Guadalhorce Valley, for temperatures of 36 degrees. The warning will be in force between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m .
– On Friday, it will be time for a thermal drop again, “we will return again to the 20 minimum and 30 maximum,” explains the director of the Malaga Meteorological Center, Jesús Riesco. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/malaga-duerme-30-grados-noche-torrida-terral_0_2006928043.html

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Eleven million cigarettes seized from a tobacco smuggling network operating from Malaga: {Trans, summary}
– In Malaga province, an international tobacco smuggling ring has been dismantled. The operation, led by the Civil Guard, seized eleven million cigarettes and over eight tonnes of loose tobacco, worth around €5,000,000. The criminal network, comprising Eastern European nationals, operated from Malaga with bases in Granada, Cordoba and Valencia. It managed the entire process from raw material receipt to counterfeit cigarette manufacture and global distribution.
– Five people were arrested and a sixth is under investigation. Officers uncovered a warehouse in Gójar (Granada) for Polish materials, an illegal factory in Lucena (Cordoba) producing untaxed cigarettes, and a storage site in Benaguacil (Valencia) for export. The group displayed a hierarchical structure and high specialisation. Europol and Polish police assisted the six-month inquiry. Expert reports link the network to a prior 120,000-packet seizure in France, proving the smuggling’s international scale. The seized tobacco represents a serious financial blow to the public treasury. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/incautados-once-millones-cigarrillos-red_0_2006926088.html

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These are all the municipalities in Malaga with a holiday in the month of June: {Trans, summary}
– In Malaga province, June brings multiple local holidays and fairs. Key dates include 4 June (Corpus Christi in Yunquera and Cútar), 5 June (Casabermeja), and 11 June (Marbella’s San Bernabé holiday during its fair from 8-14 June). San Antonio is marked on 13 June (Pujerra) and 15 June (Frigiliana, Iznate, Villanueva de la Tapia). San Juan on 24 June is a coastal holiday (Benalmádena, Nerja) plus inland Cuevas Bajas and Humilladero. Finally, Arriate celebrates San Pedro and Corpus Christi on 29 June. These festivals blend religious tradition with local summer fairs across both coastal and inland towns. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/confirmado-municipios-malaga-festivo-junio_0_2006920923.html

TORROX

Torrox mayor demands solutions for migrants sleeping rough:
– The mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina (PP), called on the central government on Monday to “guarantee and ensure the safety and decent living conditions” of vulnerable migrants in the eastern Costa del Sol town. The mayor has issued his appeal following the emergence in recent weeks of makeshift shelters in various public spaces.
– Medina warned that “no human being should be forced to spend the night in public spaces in extremely precarious conditions” in Torrox. According to a press release from the town hall people have been found sleeping in reed beds, on beaches and under public infrastructure – areas which, according to the mayor, “are not homes, lack any sanitary facilities and pose a serious risk to their own safety and health”. Full article, English: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/torrox-mayor-demands-solutions-migrants-sleeping-rough-20260602130621-nt.html

ALGARROBO

The Provincial Council inaugurates in Algarrobo the new Social Services Center for 19 municipalities of the Axarquía: {Trans, summary}
– The president of the Provincial Council of Malaga, Francisco Salado {pic}, together with the mayor of Algarrobo, Natacha Rivas, inaugurated this Wednesday, June 3, the new centre of Community Social Services of the Axarquía Costa Oriental. Located on Avenida de los Fenicios, 2, in Algarrobo Costa, this space was born as a result of the collaboration between the Provincial Council, the Junta de Andalucía and the city council itself to serve families and vulnerable people from 19 municipalities in the region.
– This complex replaces the centre that operated in Torrox, because Torrox has exceeded 20,000 inhabitants and the law stipulates that this provincial service is intended for municipalities below that demographic threshold.
– It will be staffed by 23 professionals, including psychologists, social workers, educators and administrators, who will also coordinate the regional programmes in the areas of Equality and Employment.
– The municipalities that make up this basic area of action are Algarrobo, Almáchar, Árchez, Arenas, Benamargosa, Benamocarra, El Borge, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Cómpeta, Cútar, Frigiliana, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Salares, Sayalonga, Sedella and Totalán. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/diputacion-inaugura-algarrobo-nuevo-centro_0_2006930226.html

EUROPE

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat in major diplomatic setback for Merz:
– Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a humiliating defeat Wednesday after the United Nations General Assembly snubbed Germany and instead awarded Portugal and Austria two non-permanent seats on the Security Council.
– German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attributed the “bitter defeat” in part to Berlin’s support for Israel, which he suggested cost his country key U.N. votes. He added that the outcome would not prevent Germany from continuing “to stand by our historical responsibility” to Israel.
– Germany’s defeat not only represents a diplomatic setback, but it is also likely to fuel domestic criticism of an already-unpopular and politically weakened Merz, particularly because the chancellor ran for the office on a promise to restore his country’s leadership role within Europe. Full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/german-fails-to-win-un-security-council-seat-in-major-diplomatic-setback-for-merz/

WORLD

What Have The Globalists At The WEF Been Up To Lately? WEF announces land, energy, water for data centres are ‘non-negotiable prerequisites’ for global AI infrastructure, digital embassies:
– The infrastructure for the global digital control grid that was slowly being constructed over the past five years is now in the acceleration and implementation phase. There can be no globally shared AI infrastructure or digital embassies without giving data centers all the land, energy, and water they need, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
– The plan is to build data centres in host countries that have all the money and resources to do so, and then allow other countries to access the AI infrastructure through what they call “digital embassies,” which grant them “AI sovereignty.”
– And when it comes to building AI infrastructure, there are two categories of prerequisites that are “non-negotiable” — technical and institutional, according to the WEF and Bain and Company report, “AI Infrastructure in the Age of Sovereignty: Requirements, Strategies and a Trusted Framework for Digital Embassies.”
– On the institutional side, it’s about policy, talent, and financing.
– For the technical side, it’s all about feeding data centres with enormous amounts of energy, water, and land — enough to sustain the needs of entire cities — while access to this AI infrastructure will move beyond borders. From there, global digital ID and programmable digital money can be instituted. Full article: https://www.activistpost.com/land-energy-water-for-data-centers-are-non-negotiable-prerequisites-for-global-ai-infrastructure-digital-embassies-wef/

FASHION

Queen Letizia, in a stunning red dress, confirms that the shirt dress is the most comfortable, flattering and versatile dress of the summer: {Trans, summary}
– Queen Letizia’s choice of dress, whose designer is still unknown, is a vibrant red design featuring a sash with a large bow, which accentuates her figure. The crossover neckline further enhances the dramatic effect of the dress, and to balance the vertical lines, the design includes a flattering pleated skirt. The sleeves, with a subtle puff detail, also balance the volume of the skirt. To complete the look, the Queen opted for nude sandals with a sensible heel, allowing the dress to take centre stage. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/wappissima/tendencias/reina-letizia-rojo-imponente-confirma-vestido-camisero-comodo-favorecedor-versatil-verano_0_2006918370.html

HEALTH

Boy injured by botched colonoscopy waits 10yrs for SAS malpractice payout: {Trans, summary}
– The courts of Malaga have sentenced the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) to compensate a minor and his parents with 183,086 euros for the medical assistance considered negligent during a colonoscopy carried out at the Maternal and Children’s Hospital in the capital, which resulted in serious permanent sequelae.
– The case dates back to July 2017, when the eight-year-old boy underwent a colonoscopy after going to the hospital for an episode of rectal bleeding. During the test, the child suffered a colon perforation with intestinal rupture and massive accumulation of air in the abdominal cavity, which forced him to undergo two emergency surgeries. Originally the boy won his case, but the hospital won an appeal. Now that appeal has been overturned, 10 years after the damage was done. {Justice delayed is justice denied. -William Ewart Gladstone.}
– The child previously suffered from Klippel-Trenaunay disease, a congenital pathology characterized by vascular malformations, which had already required several previous surgical interventions with satisfactory results. According to the lawyer, this history made it necessary to take extreme precautions before subjecting him to a new test.
– The judgment states that the colonoscopy was started without having a coagulation test, an aspect that, according to the plaintiff’s argument, was essential given the clinical situation of the minor.
– As a result of these events, the child suffers permanent sequelae of great seriousness, including a functional disorder derived from perforation, incontinence with intestinal prolapse and severe anxious symptoms that affect his daily life. The lawyer has pointed out that what should have been a routine diagnostic test ended up becoming a critical situation with lifelong consequences for the minor and his family. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/condenan-sas-malaga-indemnizar-menor-graves-secuelas-colonoscopia_0_2006927248.html

SPORTS

Tennis News– Roland Garros 2026- Schedules & Results:
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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Spain wildfire: Army called in as 65ft flames force evacuations near Costa Blanca {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spain-wildfire-army-called-65ft-flames-force-20260603122453-nt.html
– Average age of Malaga province cars is 15 years despite electric boom and low emission regulations
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/average-age-malaga-province-cars-years-despite-20260602152615-nt.html
– Divorced housewife awarded lifetime pension and €80,000 payout after 32 years of unpaid domestic work
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/housewife-awarded-lifetime-pension-and-e80000-payout-20260601081235-nt.html

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Petrol Prices, updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
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How to check your town’s holiday calendar for 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/

Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot

Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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Corumbela celebrates the 5th edition of the Day of the Country Bread (Día del Pan Cateto): Sunday, June 7th
The day will include the free distribution of 300 artisanal loaves of bread, tastings with extra virgin olive oil, musical performances, a market and activities for the whole family.
The musical performances will be given by the La Blanca Paloma Choir from Corumbela, the Romeros del Rosario Choir from Canillas de Albaida, and the singer Miguel Botana. In the afternoon, the Amanecer Dance Group from Sayalonga and Corumbela will also perform, followed by Miguel Botana again, and finally, the group Aire Flamenco will close the event.
The little ones can enjoy a free bouncy castle. There will be a photo booth with giant loaves of bread.
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– The departure is scheduled for 07:30 hours from the “Francisco Bonet” Municipal Sports Stadium, from where the participants will travel by bus to the start of the route.
– Registration is now open and can be done in person at the Francisco Bonet Municipal Sports Stadium, from Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, those interested can contact the Sports Department by phone at 958883142 and 673369309

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Impulso Ciudadano denounces to the EU the Government’s harassment of the Judiciary: {Trans}
– The constitutionalist organisation Impulso Ciudadano has sent a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and to the Commissioner for Justice, Michael McGrath, to “formally denounce the existence of a sustained and deliberate pattern of public discrediting of the Judiciary by members of the Government of Spain, a pattern which, in accordance with the applicable European standards, seriously compromises judicial independence and citizens’ confidence in the justice system, indispensable pillars of the rule of law”.
– The letter informs the European authorities that, since the inauguration of the current Government in December 2023, various members of the Council of Ministers have made a series of public statements aimed at questioning the legitimacy, impartiality and political motivation of judges and magistrates handling cases related to individuals within the Government’s circle. According to the letter, this has been particularly evident following the political agreement signed with the pro-independence party Junts per Catalunya, under which the Executive adopted the narrative of so-called lawfare, or the “judicialisation of politics”.
– The letter cites several examples. It states that the documented remarks include criticism of National Court judge García-Castellón by the then vice-president Teresa Ribera, who claimed that the judge had a “tendency to rule in only one direction” and displayed “significant political involvement”. It also refers to statements by the Minister of Justice questioning the impartiality of the investigating judge in the case involving the Prime Minister’s wife, comments by the Prime Minister in television interviews alleging that there are “judges doing politics” who “cause terrible damage to justice”, and the repeated characterisation of judicial proceedings as operations coordinated with the political opposition to destabilise the Government.
– Impulso Ciudadano, chaired by Rafael Arenas, places particular emphasis on the latest statements by the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, regarding the UCO search of the PSOE headquarters on Ferraz Street, ordered by National Court judge Santiago Pedraz, and quotes Puente’s comment in the corridors of Congress: “This speaks very clearly about the purpose and the work that some people are doing to bring down a government, not through an election, not at the ballot box, but through other tricks and other tools.”
– According to the constitutionalist organisation, “this characterisation of judicial activity as an anti-democratic instrument, made by a Government minister from within Parliament, constitutes, in the opinion of this association, the most serious expression of an established pattern”.
– After highlighting the various breaches of European regulations that the statements described allegedly entail, Impulso Ciudadano asks the European Commission to “include this conduct in the Rule of Law Report on Spain, send a communication to the Government reminding it of its obligations regarding judicial independence, and consider the opening of formal proceedings”. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-06-02/impulso-ciudadano-denuncia-ante-la-ue-el-acoso-del-gobierno-al-poder-judicial-7414190/

ANDALUCÍA

The Caminito del Rey will inaugurate the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Spain on June 10th: {Trans, summary}
– The Caminito del Rey will add a new attraction to its route starting June 10th with the opening to the public of a 110-meter-long suspension bridge , which will become the longest of its kind in Spain. The infrastructure, financed entirely with funds generated by the Caminito itself, represents an investment of 1.5 million euros and will be officially inaugurated the day before, on June 9th.
– The structure is located at the end of the route, before the railway bridge and the El Chorro tunnel. The bridge has a clear width of 1.2 meters, a metal grating floor, and railings made of steel cables and protective mesh. The footbridge reaches a maximum height of 50 meters and is part of a larger project that includes the creation of a 300-meter trail, surveillance systems, fiber optic cabling, a control booth, and environmental improvements.
– In addition to becoming a new attraction for visitors, the bridge will provide a safer alternative for the final stretch of the route. This improvement will allow users to avoid approximately one kilometer of descent through a steeper mountain area, although those who wish to do so may continue to use the traditional route. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-caminito-del-rey-estrenara-el-10-de-junio-el-puente-colgante-peatonal-mas-largo-de-espana/

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More Than 140 Andaluz Municipalities Will Permit Wild Rabbit Trapping With Nets, Ferrets & Birds Of Prey; Extend Firearms Hunting Season: {Trans, summary}
– The Ministry of Sustainability and Environment of the Andalusian Regional Government has published this Tuesday in the BOJA (Official Gazette of the Andalusian Regional Government) a set of exceptional hunting measures to control the increase in wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) populations and avoid or at least limit the damage caused to crops and agricultural facilities located in areas with a high density of wild rabbit.
– The resolution, issued by the Directorate General for Forest Policy and Biodiversity, affects a total of 141 municipalities in the provinces of Granada (36), Jaén (34), Málaga (12), and Seville (59). Its purpose is to establish measures to locally reduce wild rabbit populations in specific areas.
– Throughout the open season for rabbit hunting in the 2026-2027 season, which runs from August 9 to November 29, 2026, the trapping measures will be applied in hunting grounds in terms of open days, number of hunters per day, quotas, means of capture, etc.
– Regarding firearms, the open season is extended from November 30, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
– Read the rather long, full article in English at this Google Translate link.
Spanish original article source: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/barra-libre-frenar-danos-conejos-silvestres-mas-140-municipios-andalucia_202606026a1ead807d8b1d3812661e89.html & Video Link

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The leader of Podemos in Andalusia resigns after the failure in the elections: {Trans, summary}
– The general coordinator of Podemos Andalucía, Raquel Martínez {pic}, has resigned from her position and regretted not having had “sufficient autonomy” in her task for “everything I committed myself to” when she was elected to lead the party in December 2024.
– For its part, the Secretary General of Podemos, Ione Belarra, has affirmed that the party in Andalusia will function normally after the resignation of Raquel Martínez, and has stressed that a new regional leadership will be elected by primaries through primaries to those registered, as is usual in the party. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2026-06-02/dimite-la-lider-de-podemos-en-andalucia-despues-del-fracaso-en-las-elecciones-7414189/

AXARQUÍA

Family accused of creating insecurity in Periana leaves the town: {Trans}
– The troublesome family accused of causing a serious public safety crisis in Periana has left the town permanently. Their departure was confirmed following social pressure from residents and actions taken by the town council, according to Eugenio Cabezas of Diario Sur .
– This group of people had a long history of complaints against them for robberies, squatting, and threats, a situation that came to a head last weekend after they assaulted a neighbour and her young daughter in a children’s park. The incident sparked a massive demonstration that drew half the town’s population and required the intervention of the Civil Guard due to the high tensions experienced in the community. The departure of this clan has brought calm back to a town that had been demanding institutional solutions for years. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/abandona-periana-la-familia-acusada-de-generar-inseguridad-en-el-municipio/

ALMAYATE

National Police discover an animal breeding facility in Almayate and arrest two people for animal abuse: {Trans, summary}
– Officers of the National Police Force from the Velez-Malaga local station have discovered an animal breeding facility and have proceeded to arrest the person responsible for it, as well as an employee, for continuous animal abuse resulting in death, and for animal abuse of a sexual nature through intensive breeding. The veterinarian responsible for the healthcare of these animals was also investigated in connection with these events.
– During the search of the property, which lasted three days due to the large number of animals, the officers managed to rescue 300 dogs and cats, which were then protected and cared for by more than ten animal shelters from the province of Málaga.
– The owner of the facilities and the person responsible for the business, a 74-year-old man, along with a 40-year-old female worker at the breeding facility, were arrested. The officers also investigated the veterinarian in charge of the healthcare of the animals at the breeding facility, who also gave a statement regarding the events described. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-policia-nacional-descubre-un-criadero-de-animales-en-almayate-y-detiene-a-dos-personas-por-maltrato-animal/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

The City Council opens the process to allocate 37 vacant stalls in the street markets of Rincón de la Victoria and La Cala del Moral: {Trans, summary}
– The Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall has opened this Tuesday the call for applications for the awarding of new street vending permits in the municipal markets of Rincón de la Victoria and La Cala del Moral. The call for applications includes the allocation of a total of 37 vacant stalls: 24 at the Rincón de la Victoria market and 13 at the La Cala del Moral market. The permits will be valid for 15 years and will be awarded through a competitive bidding process that guarantees equal opportunities, transparency, and the application of objective evaluation criteria.
– The Rincón de la Victoria street market, located in the Camino Viejo de Vélez and Avenida de Cotomar area, has a total of 90 stalls and is held every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year’s market includes 23 stalls of 42 square meters each and one stall of 56 square meters.
– The La Cala del Moral street market, located on Avenida Gran Canaria and its surrounding area, is held every Friday and has 49 stalls. This year, 12 stalls of 14 square meters and one of 20 square meters are being offered.
– The stalls will be used for the sale of fruits and vegetables, as well as any other activity authorized by the Municipal Ordinance Regulating Street Vending in Rincón de la Victoria.
– Those interested may submit their applications until July 1st at the Town Hall’s General Registry Office. Only one permit will be authorized per applicant, and current permit holders are not eligible to participate in this call for applications. The application period will remain open from today, June 2nd, until July 1st, inclusive. The application form and complete terms and conditions can be viewed and downloaded through the online procedures catalog of the municipal electronic office https://sede.rincondelavictoria.es/
– {I couldn’t find this info on their website. For more info call Rincón Town Hall, 952402300}
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-abre-el-proceso-para-adjudicar-37-puestos-vacantes-en-los-mercadillos-de-rincon-de-la-victoria-y-la-cala-del-moral/

ALMUÑÉCAR

An 80-year-old bather dies on a beach in Almuñécar: {Trans, summary}
– An 80-year-old bather died on Tuesday afternoon on the Puerta del Mar beach in the Granada town of Almuñécar, as reported by 112, belonging to the Andalusian Emergency Agency.
– The 112 telephone has answered, at around 2:00 p.m., several distress calls alerting of a person who had been pulled out of the sea and to whom other bathers were practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manoeuvrers. From the coordination room, the 061 Health Emergency Center, the Civil Guard and the Local Police have been activated. Despite the efforts of the operatives deployed to the area to revive him, he could not be saved. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/granada/muere-banista-80-anos-playa-almunecar/202606021542242431900.html

EUROPE

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centres abroad:
– The European Union has moved forward with a vast overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and ink controversial deals to build detention centres abroad. Rights groups have criticized it, comparing the new regulations to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies. By green-lighting controversial “return hubs” outside the 27-nation EU, the regulation represents the EU’s hardest line on migration so far and has drawn sharp criticism from opponents.
– “The new regulation will speed up the return process and increase returns of persons who have no legal right to stay in the EU,” said Nicholas Ioannides, deputy migration minister for Cyprus, which holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc. The deal was struck between the EU’s three main institutions — the European Commission, the European Council and European Parliament — during a so-called “trilogue” Monday evening.
– Dutch lawmaker Malik Azmani, who shepherded the regulation through the European Parliament said, “There is an urgent need for an effective return policy with higher return rates,” adding that only 28% of rejected asylum seekers return to their country of origin, with the majority staying put in the EU. “This situation is deeply concerning. It undermines public confidence in our common migration policies.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/migration-brussels-deportation-detention-27f04759acf5f9f4df73862c561a609b

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Denmark’s Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister:
– Denmark’s Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with ‌U.S. President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland. The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third consecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/denmarks-frederiksen-secures-third-term-prime-minister-2026-06-01/

UKRAINE WAR

At least 22 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible:
– Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 22 people and wounding 130, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow could launch a new assault for the second night in a row. The strikes on cities including Kyiv and Dnipro followed Russian warnings of “systematic” ‌attacks on the capital after a drone attack on a dormitory in Ukraine’s Russian-held region of Luhansk last month. Kyiv denies targeting the dormitory.
– Zelenskiy repeated that Ukraine was short of weapons to counter incoming Russian missiles. “Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defence does not enable us to intercept a significant portion of the missiles,” he said.
– Zelenskiy said there was evidence Russian forces could strike again on Tuesday night. “According to our intelligence, another large-scale attack may occur tonight,” he said in his nightly video address. “Please, I strongly urge you to pay attention to air raid alerts.” He said more than 70 missiles and 650 drones had been deployed overnight, and Russian forces had deployed 100 more drones throughout the day on Tuesday.
– Ukraine’s Air Force said the attack included 33 hard-to-shoot-down ballistic missiles and eight Zircon hypersonic missiles, which appeared to be the largest number of such missiles used at once during the war.
– Russian regions also came under attack. The Ilsky oil refinery, in the southern Krasnodar region, caught fire after a drone attack, local authorities said on Telegram. Ukraine’s military confirmed the strike. Russia downed 148 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russian news agencies said, citing the defence ministry.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/large-pillar-smoke-seen-kyiv-after-air-raid-alert-issued-reuters-witness-reports-2026-06-01/

SPANISH ROYALS

Princess Leonor is now a “Paratrooper”– 25 never-before-seen images of her jump: {Trans, summary}
– The heiress has completed a course that neither her father nor her grandfather completed during their military training.
Princess Leonor has completed the Basic Parachuting Course at the Méndez Parada Military Parachuting School, located at the Alcantarilla Air Base in Murcia. This training complements the military instruction she is currently undertaking at the General Air and Space Academy, as part of the third and final stage of her military preparation.
– Last Saturday, the Princess of Asturias herself revealed through her uniform that she was now a “Paratrooper,” wearing the paratrooper badge known as the “rokiski.” But it wasn’t until today that we were able to confirm it, thanks to the images and videos released by Zarzuela Palace.
Source, Spanish, with full 25 photo gallery:
https://www.libertaddigital.com/defensa/2026-06-02/las-imagenes-del-curso-de-paracaidismo-de-leonor-de-borbon-que-avanzo-el-rokiski-que-lucio-en-el-desfile-del-difas-7413729/ & Video Link

HEALTH

Health Minister Mónica García sets the healthcare system ablaze with her Framework Statute, which she promised last week not to present: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish Government has approved the draft Framework Statute in first round, breaking Health Minister Mónica García’s own promise from last Friday not to bring it to the Council of Ministers this week. This U-turn has sparked outrage across the medical profession. Doctors, residents and professional organisations condemn the reform as stillborn and lacking consensus.
– García, whose department authored the bill, failed to appear after the Council to explain it – a fact the medical sector interprets as confirming her waning political influence within the Executive. The Spanish Confederation of Medical Unions called the move “genuine irresponsibility”, noting the Statute ignores demands for better working conditions and leaves doctors subject to excessive hours (70-90 weekly).
– Medical interns warn of tougher strikes from September, describing conditions as “more befitting the 19th century”. The Medical Colleges Organisation, previously conciliatory, now rejects the text entirely, stating “without doctors there is no health”. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/monica-garcia-incendia-sanidad-antiestatuto-expres_202606026a1f11f991bae05c35ebd5ce.html

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Feria de San Antonio 2026 – Alfarnate: Fri&Sat, 12&13 June
This fair is the old livestock fair that continues its tradition, where the image of the Virgin of Monsalud, after having spent the month of May in the parish church to celebrate the Marian devotions of that month, is transferred to its hermitage amidst fireworks. Info: https://axarquiacostadelsol.es/evento/feria-de-san-antonio-2026-alfarnate/ & Video Link – Click on video to play, or use this link.

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Electricity and gas return to 21% VAT: {Trans, summary}
– Spanish consumers face a significant increase in their energy costs starting today, Monday, June 1, 2026. After months of temporary tax reductions to help mitigate the inflationary crisis, the Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to electricity and natural gas has permanently reverted to its standard rate of 21%.
– This withdrawal of tax breaks is not an isolated measure. In the case of electricity, it is compounded by the full reinstatement of the Special Tax on Electricity (IEE), which is being scaled back from the technical minimum of 0.5% to the traditional 5.11%. The combination of these two measures will have an immediate impact on the household budgets of millions of families and businesses.
– The final increase in bills will depend on the volume of energy used and the size of the home. According to financial simulations published by the energy supplier Niba, the estimated monthly impact based on consumption profile is divided into three main groups:
*Households with low consumption: Small homes or second residences with a base expenditure of €40 before taxes will see their bill rise from €44.22 to €50.87. This represents an additional cost of €6.65 per month.
*Households with average consumption: A typical family apartment with a base expenditure of 70 euros will experience an increase from 77.39 euros to 89.03 euros, paying 11.64 euros more per month.
*Households with high consumption and businesses: Large properties or small businesses with a base cost of 120 euros will see their bill jump from 132.66 euros to 152.62 euros, which translates to an additional 19.96 euros per month.
– One of the biggest concerns for consumer associations lies in the billing method. Electricity and gas companies apply the tax rates in effect at the time the bill is issued, not when the consumption occurs. This means that any bill that arrives to users from today, June 1st, will include a VAT of 21% , retroactively affecting all energy consumed during the month of May, even though the legal tax rate during that period was 10%. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/fin-al-iva/202606010913093395076.html

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The PP accuses Sánchez of launching “an offensive against the very foundations of Spain” and criticizes Puente for speaking of a “coup d’état”: {Trans, summary}
– The Secretary General of the PP in Madrid, Alfonso Serrano {pic}, has criticized the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, for launching “an offensive against the foundations of the State to cover up his corruption,” which he has labelled a “danger to democracy.” This was stated during an event in Aranjuez alongside the town’s mayor, Miguel Gómez Herrero, where he criticized Sánchez for having “made the decision to launch an offensive against judges, prosecutors, police officers and journalists, all in order to save his own corruption and jeopardize the foundations of our state.”
**Criticism of Puente for casting “suspicions” against the PP**
– The PP’s Deputy Secretary for Sectoral Coordination, Alma Ezcurra {pic}, also spoke to the press this Sunday, highlighting during a visit to the Madrid town of Parla that the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, has raised “suspicions” that the PP has “privileged information” and that a “coup d’état” is taking place in Spain. “I wish that minister and those members of the Socialist Party strength. They are in the second phase of grief. First comes denial, then anger, and the last of all will be acceptance. The sooner they accept it, the better it will be for everyone,” Ezcurra stated.
– She also had words for the Minister of Justice, Félix Bolaños, saying that “he seems to think his ministry is the PSOE’s communications department, and he’s mistaken.” The deputy secretary stated that the PP’s opinion is “that everyone who commits a crime must pay for it, that trials must be fair, and that the judges and courts of this country should not be attacked.” In this regard, she stated that “no one should do it, but particularly not the government.”
– Ezcurra also addressed the possibility of a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister, clarifying that this would have to be answered by “Pedro Sánchez’s investiture partners, who are the ones who brought him to power and who can remove him.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/pp-acusa-sanchez-iniciar-una-ofensiva-contra-los-cimientos-estado-afea-que-puente-hable-golpe-estado_6977292_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Economic Situation Not As Rosey As Junta President Juanma Moreno Claims– The wage gap between Andalusia and the rest of Spain reaches its highest point ever at 11.68%: {Trans, summary}
– The PP’s management of the Andalusian Regional Government is based on the narrative of the “Andalusian economic miracle.” According to the President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno, who will soon begin his campaign for reelection, Andalusia is “the region that has created the most jobs,” and his “stability” is resulting in “better working conditions.”
– However, the unemployment rate in Andalusia remains among the highest in Spain at 14.7%, compared to the national average of 10.83% during the first quarter of 2026. In terms of quality, the latest Annual Wage Structure Survey published by the INE at the end of May, which includes data from 2024, shows that far from decreasing, the wage gap between Andalusia and the Spanish average has reached its historical maximum: 11.68%. Source, Spanish: https://www.elsaltodiario.com/andalucia/brecha-salarial-andalucia-resto-espana-alcanza-maximo-historico-un-11-68

AXARQUÍA

The terral wind arrives this Tuesday in the Axarquía region with temperatures that could reach 39 degrees: {Trans, summary}
– AEMET has issued a yellow weather warning for the Axarquía region this Tuesday, June 2nd, due to maximum temperatures of 37C although “temperatures could reach 39C,” according to the meteorological agency. The warning will be in effect from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM .
– The highest temperature in the region is expected in La Viñuela, with a forecast high of 39C, followed by Benamargosa, with 38C. Additionally, 37C are expected in Vélez-Málaga, Benamocarra, Canillas de Aceituno, Almáchar, El Borge, Alcaucín, and Totalán; 36C in Rincón de la Victoria, Algarrobo, Periana, Iznate, and Riogordo; 35C in Comares and Canillas de Albaida; and 34C in Cómpeta and Colmenar. The heat will be somewhat more bearable in parts of the eastern and far north of the Axarquía region, with highs of 33C in Torrox and Frigiliana; 32C in Nerja; and 31C in Alfarnate.
– On Wednesday, the hot, dry wind known as the terral, is expected to dissipate in the Axarquía region as sea breezes arrive, bringing a drop in temperatures. Maximum temperatures of between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius are forecast for much of the area, with minimum temperatures between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius.
– Temperatures could rise again on Thursday due to a renewed influx of northwesterly winds, although they are not expected to reach the highs forecast for Tuesday.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-terral-llega-este-martes-a-la-axarquia-con-temperaturas-que-podrian-alcanzar-los-39-grados/

MALAGA PROVINCE

Adding Insult To Injury– The three year backlog for disability assessments in Malaga continues: {Trans, summary}
– The backlog at the disability assessment centre in Malaga continues, much to the despair of users, many of whom see their cases delayed for more than three years. Those affected insist that these delays cause them to “lose rights,” blocking access to everything from aid and benefits to certain tax breaks, scholarships, job opportunities, and even reserved parking spaces.
– The problem is not new, but far from improving, it is getting worse. In fact, sources close to the assessment centre, consulted by this newspaper, warned that the waiting list “is growing.” That said, some cases are given priority, particularly the most serious ones, such as those related to stroke, cancer, or ALS, as well as cases involving minors. But, in general, De Pablos laments that “Malaga is the worst offender in all of Andalusia.” “The data we have shows an average of three years, with some cases even longer,” he states, adding that in the rest of the region it averages around two years. It should be noted that the law sets the maximum time limit at six months. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/atasco-tres-anos-valoracion-discapacidad-malaga_0_2006892868.html

TORROX

“Stiffing the band” – The PSOE of Torrox demands that the mayor Óscar Medina and the councilor for Culture Salvador Escudero pay the cultural groups that have not been paid for two years: {Trans, summary}
– The spokesperson for the Socialist Municipal Group in the Torrox City Council, Mari Nieves Ramírez , has demanded an immediate solution from the Popular Party government team for the cultural groups of the municipality who, according to her complaint, have gone nearly two years without receiving the revenue corresponding to the sale of tickets for the performances held in the Villa de Torrox Theater.
– “We are talking about residents who dedicate time, effort, and enthusiasm to preparing shows that enrich the cultural life of Torrox. They met all the requirements demanded by the City Council to produce events at the Villa de Torrox Theater, they sold their tickets, and yet, two years later, they still haven’t received the money they are owed,” denounced the Socialist spokesperson.
– For Ramírez, this problem reflects a lack of commitment from the local government to Torrox’s cultural associations. “We have a government that likes to be in the spotlight when everything is running smoothly, but when difficulties arise, it turns its back on those who need support and doesn’t seek solutions,” she criticized. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/el-psoe-de-torrox-exige-al-alcalde-oscar-medina-y-al-edil-de-cultura-salvador-escudero-que-paguen-a-los-colectivos-culturales-que-llevan-dos-anos-sin-cobrar/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga will assume the 40% increase in water charges so that the residents do not see it in their bill, community funds will pay it: {Trans, summary}
– The Vélez-Málaga City Council is going to take over in full the 40% increase in the price of water is high to prevent it from reaching the resident’s pockets directly. The measure will involve a municipal economic contribution of approximately 3.5 million euros. The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Jesús Lupiáñez (PP), has announced this decision and explains that the measure seeks to offer stability and protect families in the face of rising service costs. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2026/06/01/velez-malaga-asume-subida-agua-alta-vecinos-130900828.html

ALMUÑÉCAR

The PSOE denounces the “chaos” of the new market- power outages, broken elevators and lack of ventilation: {Trans, summary}
– Only a few months after its long-awaited opening, Almuñécar’s new Municipal Market is facing growing criticism over a series of operational problems that traders say are affecting business and customer access.
– Despite costing more than €7 million and taking six years to complete, the market is reportedly struggling with inadequate electrical capacity. According to local Socialist representatives, repeated power cuts and overloaded circuits have disrupted daily trading, affected food refrigeration systems and even prevented some hospitality businesses from opening. At least one restaurant remains unable to begin operations because the building’s electrical infrastructure cannot support its equipment.
– Concerns intensified after a power outage lasting almost 30 minutes reportedly disrupted trading at the market, particularly for fishmongers and other fresh food vendors. Traders claim the electrical system lacks the capacity needed to operate refrigeration units, kitchen equipment and air-conditioning systems at the same time.
– Other complaints focus on poor ventilation and cooling inside the building. Flower stall operators reportedly have to remove their stock each day to prevent heat damage, raising questions about the suitability of the market’s environmental controls.
– Accessibility has also become a source of concern. Critics point to lift failures, the absence of toilets on the main trading level and previously reported issues with external access and stair safety.
– Opposition councillors are calling for urgent action to address the building’s electrical, ventilation and accessibility shortcomings, arguing that a major public investment should not be suffering from such fundamental operational problems so soon after opening. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/el-psoe-denuncia-el-caos-del-nuevo-mercado-apagones-ascensores-rotos-y-falta-de-ventilacion/

MIDDLE EAST

Iran halts negotiations with the US over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, according to Iranian media; US claims Israel will stop advancing in Lebanon:
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– The Iranian negotiating team confirmed on Monday its decision to suspend communication with the US administration through Pakistani mediation, further jeopardizing the ceasefire agreement in the region- which seemed imminent last week. According to state media, the reason is the intensification of the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, where IDF troops continue their ground advance, and specifically the imminent air campaign against the Shiite militia’s stronghold south of Beirut.
– Hours earlier, the Speaker of Parliament and leader of the Iranian negotiating team, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, directly blamed the US for the breakdown of the ceasefire, both for maintaining the blockade of Iranian ports and for failing to prevent the intensification of its Israeli ally’s campaign against the most powerful and best-equipped pro-Iranian forces in the Middle East, on Lebanese soil.
– However, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said that the exchange of messages with Washington was ongoing, and President Trump asserted that he was close to “a very good deal” with Tehran.
– Furthermore, the US wrote today on social media that it had “a very productive call with Prime Minister ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu of Israel and that no troops will be going to Beirut, and the troops that were en route are already returning.” It also stated that it had a telephone conversation “with Hezbollah” and that “they have agreed to stop firing.” “Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel.” Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/internacional/iran-paraliza-negociaciones-ataques-israel-libano-segun-medio-irani_202606016a1d8dbc91bae05c35ea55ee.html & Video Link

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Tennis News- Serena Williams returns to professional tennis at 44 years old after a three-and-a-half-year retirement:
– Williams, 44, announced Monday that she has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles in next week’s HSBC Championships, a 500-level event held at Queen’s Club in London.
– Though a return on grass will raise speculation about Wimbledon, which starts June 28, Williams has yet to announce what other tournaments she will be playing. Full article: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/48938711/serena-williams-announces-comeback-professional-tennis

TECH

Neither the National Security Council, nor the Attorney General’s Office can protect their most sensitive data from a teenage hacker, yet you are supposed to trust them with your data? SNAFU!: {Trans, summary}
– The National Police arrested a person last week in the province of Granada for an alleged crime of revealing secrets for the massive leak of personal data of members of sensitive State institutions. The detainee is a minor and of Spanish nationality, according to sources of the investigation consulted by Europa Press.
– The alleged hacker published personal data on various Internet portals relating to members of different sensitive State institutions, including the INCIBE, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the National Security Council, as well as members of the National Police, the Civil Guard, the Attorney General’s Office, the Ministry of Finance and the Tax Agency.
– The operation is still open with the aim of clarifying the possible involvement of other people and completely dismantling the network of profiles involved in this campaign of accusations and threats. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/granada/detenido-menor-filtracion-masiva-datos-miembros-instituciones-sensibles-estado/202606010942232430219.html

HEALTH

The data that Mónica García is hiding about healthcare and immigrants– The Ministry of Health has presented a report that falsely claims to demonstrate that immigrants “use healthcare less” and are “healthier”: {Trans, summary}
– Mónica García presented data intended to show that migrants use Spain’s healthcare system less than Spanish-born residents and are generally healthier. Her optimistic view runs counter to the facts.
– Overall healthcare usage is almost identical. During the previous year, 92.3% of Spaniards and 90.6% of foreigners used some form of healthcare service. Foreign-born residents showed greater dependence on the public system, with 61.5% relying exclusively on public healthcare compared with 59.3% of Spaniards. They also recorded higher use of some of the most expensive services: public hospital admissions stood at 10.5% among foreigners versus 9.2% among Spaniards, while public emergency department attendance was 43.3% versus 37.2%. Among Latin Americans these figures rose to 11.3% and 44.7% respectively.
– The data therefore present a more complex picture than the minister’s headline claims. While Spaniards make greater use of primary care, consume more medicines and suffer more chronic illnesses, foreigners make greater use of emergency departments and hospital admissions and depend more heavily on public healthcare. The presentation emphasised statistics supporting lower migrant healthcare consumption while giving little attention to figures showing higher use of costly hospital and emergency services.
Source, Spansih: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-06-01/el-informe-de-sanidad-revela-que-los-inmigrantes-usan-mas-los-servicios-de-urgencias-e-ingresos-hospitalarios-7413486/

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The SAS leaves almost nine out of ten contracts uncovered for family doctors who finish their residency; only 17% of all positions filled: {Trans, summary}
– Family Medicine continues to be the great victim in the Andalusian public health system. The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) has offered 1,097 contracts for new specialists in Family and Community Medicine – doctors who have just finished their residency – within the single regional act promoted by the Junta de Andalucía to facilitate their immediate incorporation. However, the first provisional allocation, a document to which El Correo de Andalucía has had access, has only covered 145 places, barely 13% of the total. In other words: almost nine out of ten contracts have been left vacant in the speciality that the Administration itself and the unions place among the most stressed due to the lack of professionals.
– This Monday, after the provisional publication of the awards, the UGT Andalusia union released a statement denouncing that only 17% of the places in all positions had been filled in the first call. Of the total number of places offered, 1,715, the SAS has only managed to allocate 286.
– “The positions are not being filled because the conditions are not attractive for younger doctors, they want to work in better circumstances and without doing so many on-call shifts,” the delegate of Health of UGT Andalusia, Antonio Macías, told this newspaper. The lack of coverage of places has not only occurred in Family and Community Medicine, but in all specialities. The unions see these figures as a clear warning: neither the need for care nor the volume of places offered are enough to attract new specialists if the wages and working conditions are not competitive. Source, Spanish: https://www.elcorreoweb.es/andalucia/2026/06/01/sas-deja-cubrir-nueve-diez-130900232.html

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Recommendation: Three Monkeys Cafe, on the Torrox Costa Paseo Maritimo, have expanded their menu, adding some new entrees to their already fine selection of large tapas, racions and mains. I had a very large plate of slow cooked beef ribs, with mixed veg and mash, for €21. Nice stiff G&Ts with Larios for €6. Very satisfied. Other entrees are €9 to €15, so these days it’s a bargain dinner on the beach where personal-size pizzas & hamburgers now often exceed €10. Three monkeys staff provide good service, in English, a welcome suprise considering they were busy. They appear to be one of the few places that resisted the trend to raise prices for high-season. Their grassy terrace, nicer than hot hard concrete, is set back just far enough from the paseo to allow you to enjoy the beach & ocean, but without kids on scooters zooming past your table every few minutes. Naythan, Torrox Costa.

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The Pope begins his trip to Spain this week, during which he will travel more than 2,500 kilometres and deliver 12 speeches: {Trans, summary}
– Pope Leo XIV will visit four main towns and cities during his apostolic journey to Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The trip begins in Madrid on 6 June with a full programme of events. He then travels to Barcelona on 9 June for liturgical celebrations including Mass at the Sagrada Familia. On 11 June he flies to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, focusing on encounters with migrants. The final stop is Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 12 June, where he will meet migrants and celebrate the concluding Mass before departing for Rome. These four locations form the core of the papal itinerary spanning more than 2,500 kilometres. Source with full schedule of events, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-papa-inicia-semana-viaje-espana-recorrera-mas-2500-kilometros-pronunciara-12-discursos-20260531093249.html

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Smoking is on the rise in Spain: more than a third of the population smokes and vaping continues to rise: {Trans, summary}
– On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, the results of the VIII Aegon Health and Lifestyle Study they show that 36.5% of Spaniards smoke, which represents an increase of almost three percentage points compared to the previous year. Furthermore, there is a certain normalization of consumption in some environments and adult generations, especially among people between 26 and 55 years old, where the study detects the highest consumption rates.
– Regarding monthly spending on cigarettes, consumption is between 50 and 100 euros for 41.3% of smokers.
– Men smoke more than women (38.4% vs. 34.8%), and the the highest prevalence is concentrated between 26 and 40 years of age (43.9%) and those between 41 and 55 years old (43.2%). On the other hand, the habit decreases among young people between 18 and 25 years old (29.5%) and those over 65 years old (23.6%).
– Consumption is more frequent between people with employment (43%), with children (40.3%) and among those who receive their state of health as negative (40.1%), which shows the relationship between smoking and other well-being and lifestyle factors.
– The study also analyzes the evolution of vaping, which continues to be a minority, but is growing steadily. In 2025, 12.6% of those surveyed admit to vaping, up from less than 10% in 2024, and almost half of the population (49.5%) say they know someone who has replaced tobacco with electronic cigarettes. Despite this, risk perception remains divided: the 55.5% consider that vaping is just as harmful as smoking, 22.5% believe it is even more harmful and 22% perceive it as less harmful. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/salud/guia/2026/05/29/tabaquismo…

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The Government encourages retirees to become self-employed in the face of the Social Security debacle: {Trans, summary}
– They call it ‘active ageing’, and although the idea may be beneficial for the delicate health of Social Security, it is still a contradiction to the Government’s own speeches, which ensure that the public pension system is completely sustainable.
– The Government has approved a royal decree to further facilitate flexible retirement, allowing pensioners to return to work as employees or, as a new measure, as self-employed workers. This push for retirees to keep contributing aims to generate additional revenue for the system amid record pension spending. However, despite strong overall social security contributions, the public pension accounts show major shortfalls. In 2025 alone, transfers from the State to cover the shortfalls reached 61,342 million euros, with a real deficit of 69,783 million euros and debt of 136,179 million euros.
– Experts note that even widespread participation by retirees in self-employment would not resolve the structural problems caused by rising pensioner numbers, higher payouts, low birth rates and inflation-linked increases. The approach highlights an inconsistency between official claims of full sustainability and the urgent need for pensioners to continue working after “retirement”. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-05-31/el-gobierno-anima-a-los-jubilados-a-hacerse-autonomos-ante-la-debacle-en-la-seguridad-social-7410967/

ANDALUCÍA

Fires Ban- June 1st marks the start of the high fire danger season, with restrictions in place to prevent reckless behaviour: {Trans}
– From June 1st until October 15th lighting fires for cooking (barbecues) in the campo and forrests will be prohibited due to the high risk of forest fires in Andalucia. This prohibition includes recreational areas, designated areas, and campsites specifically equipped for this purpose.
– Similarly, the Andalusian Emergency Agency (EMA) reports that agricultural and forest burning is restricted. Also, the circulation of motor vehicles through forest areas and areas of agricultural and urban lands located less than 400 meters from forest areas is prohibited. Ref: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-ema-informa-de-la-prohibicion…

NERJA

Urbanization works begin on C/ La Colá, in Nerja: {Trans, summary}
– The urbanization works on C/ La Colá in Nerja have begun. The project covers the section between the roundabout on Alcalde Antonio Villasclaras Avenue, near the Pueblo Rocío residential area, and C/ Benamocarra, corresponding to phase 3.3 of sector PA-2 of Castillo Alto in the General Urban Development Plan.
– The work is related to the installation of the stormwater and sewage systems. The project also includes the construction of sidewalks on both sides of the road, street lighting, conduits for burying the high-voltage power line, road signage, and landscaping. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/comienzan-las-obras…

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The forest fire in Vélez-Málaga has been stabilized: {Trans, summary}
– The Andalusian Forest Fire Extinguishing Service, Plan Infoca, managed to stabilize at 7:20pm on Sunday afternoon, May 31st, a fire that broke out, where one helicopter was mobilized. Plan Infoca has also specified that, on the ground, two groups of forest firefighters and an operations technician have been mobilized. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356…

VIÑUELA

The La Viñuela recreational area debuts new furniture and equipment: {Trans, summary}
– The La Viñuela recreational area, next to the reservoir, has completely renewed its appearance after various adaptation and improvement works that the Provincial Council has financed with one million euros.
– Specifically, new tables, benches and lampposts have been installed, the green areas have been expanded and the visitor reception area has been refurbished and the furniture of the children’s playground and the dog park has been replaced. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2026/05/31/…

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar will experience a scheduled water outage in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2nd to Wednesday, June 3rd due to network improvements: {Trans, summary}
– The water service interruption will take place during the night and early morning hours to minimize the impact on residents’ daily routines. Specifically, the water shutoff will be in effect from midnight to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd, into Wednesday, June 3rd. This measure will affect the entire town of Torre del Mar, with the exception of the residential areas of El Tomillar and Cerro del Águila, which will maintain normal service.
– Given this situation, Aqualia has issued a series of important recommendations for residents to help prevent technical problems in their homes. It is advised to ensure that no taps are left running during the water shut-off to prevent unnecessary water loss or flooding when the pressure returns, and to avoid using appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers. Furthermore, the water company reminds residents that once service is restored, starting at 8:00 a.m., it is highly recommended to let the water run for a few minutes in their homes to flush out any impurities that may have accumulated in the pipes.
– The managing entity has apologized for any inconvenience these essential works may cause to the residents of Torre del Mar and reminds them that, to resolve any doubts or issues, users have access to the free Aqualia Contact customer service telephone line (900 81 44 83), which is operational 24 hours a day. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar…

VILLANUEVA DEL TRABUCO

The Fountain of the Hundred Spouts, in Villanueva del Trabuco, is one of the most surprising natural landscapes in Andalusia: {Trans, summary}
– Nestled in the mountainous interior of Malaga province near Villanueva del Trabuco, the Fuente de los Cien Caños offers visitors a spectacular natural spring where water bursts intensely from a limestone rock face through 101 separate outlets. Set against the Sierra de San Jorge amid Mediterranean vegetation of holm oaks and pines, this year-round flowing site creates a refreshing microclimate that remains cool even in summer, perfect for relaxation beside the constant soothing sound of cascading water. The accessible area includes prepared viewing spots for contemplation and photography.
– Hiking enthusiasts can explore the demanding Ruta de los Caños, a route exceeding ten kilometres that winds through varied terrain towards Granada, or the gentler Ruta de los Cortijos along traditional rural paths, passing farmhouses, cultivated fields and hamlets. The surrounding rural charm, dramatic geology and links to the Guadalhorce River headwaters make it an ideal destination for nature lovers seeking scenic beauty and peaceful walks in a well-preserved ecological setting. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/parece-irreal-lugar-malaga-agua…

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Romania confirms that the drone that crashed into a building and injured two people is Russian: {Trans, summary}
– Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced on Sunday that the drone that injured two people when it crashed into a residential building in the city of Galati early Friday morning was of Russian manufacture, as confirmed “undisputably” and “without ambiguity” by the technical report concluded by investigators.
– The investigation has identified the model name in Cyrillic characters. The electronic components, navigation systems, control modules, motor, and structural elements analyzed “show similarities to the point of being identical” to those of other Geran-2 drones previously recovered in Romanian territory and “identified with certainty as manufactured in the Russian Federation.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/rumania…

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah:
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, he said on Sunday, ‌despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
The fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war, displacing more than 1.2 million Lebanese through Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones into Israel to back its ally Iran. The military on Sunday issued an evacuation warning for residents south of the Zaharani.
– Throughout Sunday, the Israeli military conducted more than 40 strikes across southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese security sources and state news. The advance into Beaufort Castle has granted Israeli troops a vantage point over much of southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
It was the first time Israel had held the site since May 2000, when Israel withdrew its troops from southern Lebanon after 18 years. Defence Minister Israel Katz said soldiers will retain Beaufort as part of Israel’s security zone in southern Lebanon. “The campaign is not over yet,” he said. “We are all determined to crush Hezbollah’s power.”
– The latest operation, the military said, was focused on establishing control of the Beaufort Ridge and the Wadi al-Saluki area, while degrading the capabilities of Hezbollah’s militants and its infrastructure on the ridge established under Iranian direction. One Israeli soldier was killed, the military said. There were no immediate comments from Lebanon or from Hezbollah. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/israel-troops-capture…

TECH

How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender to fix dead spots at home:
– The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn’t use mobile data, while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network to extend your wifi coverage.
– It extends coverage, but may result in slower speeds than connecting directly to your router. Full article with detailed instructions: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-android-phone-into-wifi-extender-for-free/

HEALTH

A trial in Barcelona identifies a treatment that doubles the survival rate of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer: {Trans, summary}
– A phase III clinical trial involving Barcelona’s Hospital Clínic has shown that daraxonrasib doubles overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who had received prior treatments. Patients on the drug achieved median survival of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months with standard chemotherapy. Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology congress and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the treatment targets KRAS gene mutations present in over 90 percent of pancreatic tumours.
– This oral tablet blocks mutated RAS variants and halts tumour growth signals. Oncologist Teresa Macarulla described it as capable of changing the therapeutic landscape for this aggressive cancer. It is already available in the United States under FDA breakthrough designation but may take one and a half to two years for European approval. Future research will explore earlier use, combinations with chemotherapy and applications in other KRAS-related cancers such as colon and lung. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/salud/un-ensayo-identifica-un-tratamiento…

FINANCIAL

The Euribor registers its highest level in 20 months and will leave increases in Malaga mortgages of 900 euros per year: {Tranjs, summary}
– In the province of Malaga, the Euribor rise to 2.8 percent will produce clear increases for variable-rate mortgages revised annually. The average mortgage signed a year ago in Malaga reaches 210,000 euros. For a standard 25-year loan with Euribor plus one percent differential, monthly payments will rise by around 78 euros. The monthly instalment will increase from 1,004 euros to 1,082 euros. Simulations for loan amounts between 150,000 and 300,000 euros indicate yearly rises ranging from 680 to 1,340 euros, with larger loans experiencing higher absolute increases. This represents the largest year-on-year jump since December 2023 and stems from geopolitical tensions and resulting inflation pressures that have pushed the index higher. The change particularly affects Malaga families with annual revisions. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/05/31/repunte-euribor…

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– Cosa Nostra treasure found on Costa del Sol as police seize 200 million euro mafia fortune
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Sánchez will not appear before Congress to “report” on the PSOE’s corruption cases until the end of June: {Trans, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez has requested an appearance before the Spanish Congress to address corruption investigations linked to his government and the PSOE, but the session will not take place until after 19 June, following the European Council meeting. Critics and coalition partners had already demanded explanations, increasing pressure on the Prime Minister.
– The delay means Sánchez will avoid facing Congress before former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appears before the National Court over alleged influence peddling and money laundering charges. The PSOE headquarters, and the homes of a few PSOE officials, were searched Wednesday as part of investigations into an alleged scheme to interfere with judicial cases affecting the government and party.
– Coalition partners including Podemos, ERC and BNG demand accountability, while some parties such as Podemos and the PNV suggested the legislature may already be effectively finished. PP and Vox meanwhile criticised Sánchez’s allies for not forcing his resignation, leaving Sánchez politically isolated ahead of his eventual parliamentary appearance. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/sanchez…

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Spain’s Supreme Court Allows Challenges to Mass Immigrant Regularisation Scheme, but not ready to halt the program yet; court split on some challenges: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear challenges against the Government’s extraordinary immigrant regularisation programme, while refusing requests to suspend it immediately. The court accepted Vox’s legal standing, arguing the measure could indirectly affect Spain’s electoral register and political representation in future, although it acknowledged that newly regularised immigrants would not gain voting rights automatically and would still face years before possible naturalisation.
– The court rejected precautionary suspension requests from Vox and the Community of Madrid, ruling that no irreversible harm or obvious illegality had been proven. Madrid had argued that regularising more than half a million undocumented immigrants could place major pressure on housing, healthcare, education and social services.
– The ruling also exposed judicial division. Two conservative judges issued a dissenting opinion claiming the decree may conflict with the incoming European Pact on Migration and Asylum, especially regarding migrants with active expulsion orders. Critics described the measure as resembling an “administrative amnesty” that could undermine enforcement of immigration sanctions and European return procedures. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/supremo-asegura-que-regularizacion-inmigrantes-puede-afectar-censo-representacion-politica-espana_6976437_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Doñana National Park Fire Controlled: {Trans, summary}
– The fire declared in Doñana National Park could be officially declared extinguished and fully contained within the next few hours, according to the acting Andalusian Minister for Health, Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz. Speaking in Jaén, Sanz explained that the fire “is in the final containment and extinguishing phase” with cooling operations under way and that the objective is “to declare it extinguished imminently”. The emergency plan director also recalled the difficulties firefighting teams encountered in tackling the blaze because of access problems in both the marshlands and the dunes, as well as the strong prevailing winds.
– According to SEO/BirdLife, based on the most up-to-date available information, the fire may have devastated around 400 hectares of landscape characteristic of Doñana, including juniper groves, pine forests and the interdunal valleys known as “corrales”. The fire affected numerous Habitats of Community Interest, including stone pine forests, scrubland and coastal dunes, which are associated with many threatened plant species, several of them at the end of their reproductive cycle, potentially creating an additional problem for their natural regeneration. In the affected area, the presence of coastal juniper woodland stands out, one of the most important in Europe, along with the clavelina flower. Source, Spanish: https://www.canalsur.es/noticias/andalucia/incendio-donana…

MALAGA PROVINCE

Málaga Loses €1 Billion Chip Investment Due to Electricity Shortage: {Trans, summary}
– Málaga has lost a proposed €1 billion investment from Diamond Foundry, a US synthetic diamond chip materials company backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, because the province could not provide enough electrical capacity. The company wanted five megawatts to begin operations at Málaga TechPark but was only offered one, leading it to choose Zaragoza instead. TechPark director Felipe Romera warned that new companies are currently limited to a maximum of one megawatt, calling energy shortages Málaga’s biggest problem.
– The issue is also delaying housing developments, including protected housing projects, because developers are being told there is no available power capacity. Construction industry representatives say electrical infrastructure is not scaled to current demand and that refusals for new connections have increased since early 2026.
– Business leaders and local officials argue saturated electrical nodes across Málaga and much of Andalucía are now threatening investment, housing construction, jobs and wider economic growth. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/fracaso-instalar-pta-multinacional…

TORROX

Torrox Costa brings together the European elite of beach handball at the Diego Carrasco Cup: {Trans, summary}
– Torrox Costa will host the fifth summer edition of the Diego Carrasco Beach Handball Cup from this Friday until Sunday, an international tournament that will bring together more than 80 national and international teams on the sand courts of Ferrara Beach and will once again make the municipality one of the great European benchmarks for beach handball. Features the participation of national teams and clubs from Italy, Czech Republic, Portugal, United Kingdom, Poland, and Denmark.
– The Ferrara venue, a top-level facility with a capacity for over 1,000 spectators, will continue to host major competitions in the coming months. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/torrox-costa…

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga asserts its connection with Don Quixote at the 1st Cervantes Conference: {Trans, summary}
– The Department of Culture of the Vélez-Málaga City Council has organized the 1st Cervantes Day in the City of Vélez-Málaga, an initiative designed to highlight the close historical relationship between Miguel de Cervantes and the capital of the Axarquía region. This connection was immortalized by the author himself in the pages of his masterpiece, Don Quixote, following his stay in the town at the end of the 16th century due to his work as a tax collector.
– The Councillor for Culture, Alicia Ramírez, emphasized that the goal is to establish the Casa Cervantes as a permanent cultural centre dedicated to the Spanish Golden Age. It’s worth noting that the municipality has been a member of the Network of Cervantine Cities since 2023.
– The commemorative event will take place next Saturday, June 6th, and will be divided into two free sessions. Registration is now open at the Culture Department or by calling 667389530.
– The program will begin at 11:00 AM in Plaza de las Carmelitas with a guided, dramatized tour of places frequented by the writer, such as the Pósito (municipal granary) and the Beniel Palace. The project director, Eduardo Roberto, revealed that the major new feature will be access to the San Francisco Convent, where the friars will recount Cervantes’ time as a Franciscan tertiary. The tour will also include actors who will recreate the era and even stage a sword duel.
– The grand finale will take place at 7:00 p.m., in the courtyard of the Casa Cervantes with the performance Florilegio. This artistic offering will bring together sixteen performers who will recreate texts by Quevedo, Góngora, and forgotten female poets of the period, all accompanied live by the music of the Renaissance flute consort “Piacere di flauti”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/velez-malaga/velez-malaga…

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu orders Israeli troops to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip:
– Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip in a move that threatens to torpedo an already fragile ceasefire and create catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the already devastated territory.
– Under the US-brokered ceasefire in October, the Israeli army withdrew to a demarcation line which gave Israel direct control of 53% of the occupied territory. Since then, Israeli forces have steadily advanced their positions westward into the Hamas-controlled half of the strip, and declared an ever-expanded no man’s land west of that, within which they claim the right to decide who can enter and open fire on anyone perceived as a threat.
– The Israeli prime minister said: “We are currently squeezing Hamas. We now control 60% of the territory in the strip. You know, we were at 50, we moved to 60. My directive is to move to 70%.” The defence minister, Israel Katz, said on Wednesday that the government’s ultimate aim was for large numbers of Palestinians to leave Gaza by what he called “voluntary migration” but what human rights activists describe as a long-term plan for ethnic cleansing by making living conditions inside Gaza intolerable. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/28/netanyahu-…

SPORTS

Tennis News– Roland Garros 2026- Schedules & Results:
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Tennis News- Sinner says ‘I just kind of hit the wall’– World No. 1 explains physical issues he suffered during Roland Garros defeat:
– Jannik Sinner went from the brink of second-round victory to a shock exit on Thursday at Roland Garros, where the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings struggled physically in a five-set defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
– Speaking at his post-match press conference after his 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 loss, Sinner explained the issues he was having on court on a hot day at the clay major in Paris. The Italian was just a game from victory at 5-1 in the third set, but was unable to get over the line as Argentine World No. 56 Cerundolo secured a dramatic turnaround victory.
– “I didn’t feel very well on court, but it can happen,” Sinner reflected. “I was in a good spot, also third set. I couldn’t serve it out. Then struggled quite a bit. But also congrats to him. I don’t want to take anything away from him. He played a very solid match, especially also in the end, and that’s the sport.” Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sinner-roland-garros-2026-r2-reaction

TECH

DuckDuckGo Installs Surge 30% as Users Reject Google’s AI Search:
– Google announced its biggest Search upgrade in 25 years, but few seem impressed by its new AI features. Since the event, users have been flocking to DuckDuckGo, a rival search engine that lets them disable AI features altogether.
– “People aren’t just complaining about Google’s AI search overhaul; they’re leaving,” DuckDuckGo tweeted on Tuesday. “Yesterday alone, our week-over-week installs surged 30% in the US. Momentum is growing. It’s time to Fire Google.”
– According to data shared with Tom’s Guide, DuckDuckGo’s app installs increased by an average of 18.1% week-over-week between May 20 and May 25 in the US. The installs were significantly higher on iOS devices, averaging 33% week-over-week with a peak of nearly 70% on May 25.
– “Google is force-feeding AI with no way to opt out. As a result, their results are getting worse, not better,” DuckDuckGo founder and CEO Gabriel Weinberg tells Paul Thurrott. “We want to be the place that puts users in charge and allows them to decide how much or how little AI they want. That’s why we’re seeing a spike in people coming to DuckDuckGo this week.”
– DuckDuckGo’s No AI website, which by design avoids AI features, has also seen a surge in visitors. Users increased by 22.7% week-on-week, with a peak growth of 27.7% observed on May 24.
– DuckDuckGo does have its own AI features, such as a duck.ai chatbot for back-and-forth conversations and a Search Assistant for an AI Overviews-like summary for your search. However, you can easily disable them from the app or website’s settings. It also gives you the option to hide AI-generated images from search results.
– Google, on the other hand, has been pushing down organic results and promoting AI Overviews and AI Mode in Search. In a survey published by DuckDuckGo earlier this year, 90% of respondents said they didn’t want AI in search. Full article: https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/articles/duckduckgo-sees-surge-installs-google-140902762.html

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– Gas & Dust custom motorbike festival returns to Benahavís this weekend {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/benahavis-hosts-dust-20260528125604-nt.html
– Rincón de la Victoria night-time trail run is expected to attract over 600 participants; 17km race takes place Saturday 1 Aug, registration opens on Sunday 7 June
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/rincon-victoria-nighttime-20260528093528-nt.html
– Vélez-Málaga extends closing time for terraces without awnings until 2am
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/velezmalaga-extends…

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

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– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
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You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
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EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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The cost of electricity will increase by 30% in summer without depending on a pact in Iran: {Trans, summary}
– Electricity prices in Europe are set to rise sharply this summer, with Tempos Energia warning of a 30 percent increase even if the United States and Iran reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Any agreement would not bring immediate relief, as LNG shipments would not reach Europe before August. Gas storage remains low at 37 percent, and injections are well below average, keeping prices elevated. Current expectations place summer electricity between €82 and €86 per MWh and gas between €42 and €46.
– If the peace pact succeeds, August arrivals of Qatari LNG could push autumn gas down to €38 to €42 and electricity to €78 to €85. If it fails, Iran would retain control of the strait, and gas could jump to €55 to €63, with electricity exceeding €90. Tempos Energia expects autumn to be the most expensive quarter on record. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/sociedad/coste-luz…

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More socialists indicted– The National Court has charged the PSOE manager, Ana Fuentes from Malaga, in the Leire Diez case: {Trans, summary}
– National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz has agreed to indict the PSOE manager, Ana María Fuentes {pic}, from Malaga, and the former PSOE Organization Secretary Santos Cerdán, in the case in which he is already investigating the former socialist militant Leire Díez and he is also looking into whether there was a plot to destabilize judicial cases about the party.
– According to legal sources who spoke to Europa Press on Wednesday, the investigating magistrate has taken this step because he is investigating, among other things, whether the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party) paid the alleged network that sought sensitive information against judges, prosecutors, and members of the security forces involved in court cases affecting the socialists. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/audiencia-nacional-imputa-gerente-psoe_0_2006868021.html

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The Central Operative Unit of the Spanish Civil Guard (UCO) raids the PSOE headquarters and officials homes to collect information on payments to Leire Díez: {Trans, summary}
– The UCO carried out an operation on Wednesday to demand documentation on payments to Leire Diez {pic}, a former PSOE member linked to an ongoing investigation led by Judge Santiago Pedraz. Agents entered the party headquarters in Ferraz, Madrid, and also visited the Madrid office of former Andalusian vice president Gaspar Zarrías. Homes linked to former PSOE organisation secretary Santos Cerdan and businessman Javier Perez Dolset were also inspected. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/uco-entra-sede-psoe-busca_0_2006866397.html

ANDALUCÍA

Junta calls for a change of government in Spain “that cleans things up””We cannot rise up only after scandal.”: {Trans, summary}
– The entry of the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard into the national headquarters of the PSOE to gather information on possible payments to a structure that acted against judges and prosecutors in the legal proceedings that affected this party and that has led to the indictment, among others, of the former Andalusian vice-president Gaspar Zarrías. This, in turn, has crept into the press conference of the Andalusian Government at the end of the meeting of its Governing Council Wednesday.
– The acting Minister of Economy and spokesperson for the Andalusian Government, Carolina España {pic}, has called for “a change of government that cleans house,” arguing that “the country cannot function if everything is driven by scandals.” She believes that the political situation in Spain “can only get worse,” but until the moment arrives when Spaniards “express themselves at the ballot box,” she urged the Government to “provide explanations.” She then focused her demands particularly on the Secretary General of the Andalusian PSOE, María Jesús Montero, questioning “what she knows about all this,” given that “she is number two at Ferraz” (the PSOE headquarters), as Deputy Secretary General of the Federal Executive Committee. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/junta-pide-cambio-gobierno-espana_0_2006869955.html

AXARQUÍA

Extensive operation by the Civil Guard against money laundering in the Axarquía region and Almuñécar: {Trans}
– The Civil Guard has been conducting a large-scale operation since early Wednesday morning against alleged money laundering in various municipalities in the Axarquía region and in the Granada town of Almuñécar. The operation, coordinated by the Vélez-Málaga office, is focused on suspected activities related to the real estate sector and other businesses, as reported by Eugenio Cabezas in the newspaper SUR.
– The operation has included searches of law firms, tax and labor consultancies, homes, commercial premises, and various other establishments, as confirmed to SUR by sources at the Málaga Command.
– One of the municipalities where the police deployment has been most visible is Nerja. Civil Guard officers, supported by canine units and plainclothes personnel, have been active in central streets such as Pintada, San Miguel, and Antonio Millón, generating interest among residents, tourists, and business owners for much of the morning.
– The operation is also underway in other parts of the region and in Almuñécar, a town closely linked to the Axarquía due to its residential, tourist, and economic activity. So far, eight searches have been carried out, although the investigation remains open and the number of detainees and the amount of money potentially linked to the alleged money laundering have not been officially confirmed. It is also unknown whether cash, documents, or computer equipment were seized during the raids. The initial lines of investigation point to a possible network dedicated to introducing funds of illicit origin into the legal circuit through real estate transactions and business dealings, according to the same sources.
– The Civil Guard is continuing its investigation and does not rule out further actions in the coming hours, while the analysis of the documentation and material seized in the various searches carried out in both the Axarquía region and Almuñécar continues. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/amplio-operativo-de-la-guardia-civil…

TORROX

Ramírez: “The PP rejects the Socialist proposal in Torrox to allocate public land for affordable housing”: {Trans, summary}
– The Socialists brought two initiatives to the Plenary session focused on housing and the rehabilitation of homeowners’ associations, both of which were rejected by the PP.
– Regarding the housing proposal, Mari Nieves Ramírez {pic}, spokesperson for the Socialist Municipal Group in the Torrox City Council, expressed her regret over the mayor’s statements, in which he claimed that “there is no housing problem in Torrox because we are a municipality of smallholdings.” “The reality faced by young people, families, and workers in Torrox has nothing to do with the Popular Party’s rhetoric. Access to decent and affordable housing is currently one of the municipality’s main problems.” Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/ramirez-el-pp…

CÓMPETA

An investigator claims that the man who disappeared in Cómpeta was dismembered: {Trans}
– The disappearance of a Lithuanian resident of Cómpeta has taken another turn in the legal proceedings with the imprisonment of a married couple allegedly linked to the case, bringing the total number of those incarcerated to three. According to Eugenio Cabezas in DiarioSUR, the decision was made by the Torrox court, which is investigating the events that occurred in August of last year and which now point to a possible homicide.
– The key to this turn of events lies in the statement of another of the suspects, a 39-year-old man, who maintains that he was held against his will for several days and that the missing man was murdered and subsequently dismembered. This testimony has revived the case and led to the man, who was arrested months ago, and his wife being re-arrested.
– The man, who has been missing since August 15, 2025, lived in a rural house in the Romaila area, where an argument allegedly took place with those now under investigation, the reasons for which are still being clarified. The Civil Guard continues its efforts to locate the body and determine what really happened in a case that remains under investigation and has caused considerable concern in the municipality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-investigado-asegura…

ÁRCHEZ

Árchez kicks off June with the Cultural Week designed with activities for all audiences: {Trans, summary}
– Monday 1 to Saturday 6 June.
– Árchez’s Cultural Week will begin on Monday the 1st at 11:00 a.m. with the opening of the 8th Exhibition of Spanish Traditions in the Town Hall’s Plenary Hall. It will be open to the public until Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a Mindfulness Yoga Workshop for children aged 5 to 11 in the Clara Campoamor Cultural Hall.
– On Tuesday, June 2nd at 11:00 AM, Piccolo Teatro de La Toscana will perform ‘Adoro la mia vita’. Wednesday will be the 11th Children’s Day, beginning at 6:30 PM with a parade and the La Carpa Teatro show ‘Plaza de la Alegría’. There will also be free rides and surprises for children on Avenida de Andalucía.
– The ninth annual Residents’ Day will be celebrated on Thursday, June 4th. It will kick off at 8:00 PM with a performance by the cover band ’80ERS’. Free beer and wine will be distributed, and a market will be set up with a variety of food. “That day, we’ll have international cuisine in honor of the high percentage – between 20 and 25 percent – of foreign residents who live in our small town of 400 inhabitants,” Moreno stated, citing, among other nationalities, British, French, German, Dutch, Finnish, and Colombian.
– Friday, June 5th, will be Senior Citizens’ Day, the eleventh edition of which will begin at 7:00 p.m. with an afternoon snack accompanied by music from the Árchez Choir. An hour later, the 3rd Rociero Choir Gathering will begin, featuring choirs from Comares, Cútar, and Árchez. Following this, the Christian David Callejón Dance Group from Nerja will perform. At 10:00 p.m., the Antídoto Quartet will take the stage.
– On Saturday the 6th, this Axarquía town celebrates Corpus Christi Day with a mass featuring the Árchez Choir. In the evening, starting at 11:30 p.m., a popular open-air dance will begin with music by the Cruzero Orchestra and a performance by the comedian El Morta. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/archez-arranca-junio-con-la-semana-cultural-disenada-con-actividades-para-todos-los-publicos/

ALCAUCÍN

Water crisis in Alcaucín over- Health authorities declare water safe for consumption again: {Trans, summary}
– Residents of Alcaucín supplied by the El Cerro reservoir can finally turn on their taps again with complete peace of mind. The town council has issued an official statement announcing that the Territorial Delegation of Health and Consumer Affairs in Málaga has officially certified the water in the network as safe for human consumption.
– The health authority’s resolution confirms that water quality has been fully restored throughout the distribution network serving the Venta Baja and Puente Don Manuel areas. With the re-establishment of optimal quality standards, the City Council has decreed that the alternative supply of bottled water is suspended effective immediately, May 27, 2026. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/crisis-agua-alcaucin…

ALMUÑÉCAR

Granada prepares for Monaco-Granada La Vuelta 2026 – it chooses Almuñécar as the starting point for its decisive stages in the province: {Trans, summary}
– Running from 22 August to 13 September 2026, La Vuelta 26 will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,275 kilometres. Info on routes will be updated closer to the event.
– Stage 1 (intermediate)
Start: Almunecar ; Finish: Loja
– Stage 2 (penultimate, decisive)
Start: Castle of La Calahorra ; Finish: Collado del Alguacil
Route: Jerez del Marquesado, Guadix, Puerto de Blancares, Pinos Genil, Guejar Sierra, Sierra Nevada
Elevation gain: over 5,000 metres
– Stage 3 (final stage)
Route: Metropolitan municipalities of Granada
Finish: Near the Alhambra in Granada city
Vuelta Website: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/overall-route
Full article, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/granada-se-prepara-para-la-vuelta…

UKRAINE WAR

Russian Army announces advances with the capture of two towns in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia: {Trans, summary}
– The Russian Ministry of Defense briefly reported that its troops have taken control of Granov, in the Kharkiv region, and Vozdvizhevka, in the Zaporizhzhia region . They offered no further details, and authorities in Kyiv have not commented on the current situation on the ground.
– Over the past few months, Russia has made significant progress within Ukraine, primarily in the east of the country.
Furthermore, it has advanced into the territories of Kharkiv, Sumi, and Dnipropetrovsk, continuing its occupation of the Crimean Peninsula. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/mundo/ejercito-ruso-anuncia…

GASTRONOMIA

XVII Benalmádena Seafood Fair, Thurs-Sun, 28-31 May:
– Location is Adolfo Suárez Square.
– Dishes fresh seafood for just 7 euros. This is what offers one of the most anticipated gastronomic events on the Costa del Sol, the XVII Benalmádena Seafood Fair, which will bring a wide culinary offer, live music and a family atmosphere to the Malaga municipality from this Thursday to Sunday.
– Thus, at this Seafood Fair you can taste everything from cooked shrimp, seafood salpicón, clams and razor clams, to paella or fideuá from 7 euros per serving.
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– Thursday at 8:00 p.m. with a performance by Kalima.
– Friday, the Lavender performance will be held from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
– Saturday, the group Eighties will perform from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
– Sunday two DJ sessions will be held at 3:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. The closing of the fair will be carried out from the band Eighties and different guest artists with a great final party on Sunday from 7:00 p.m.
– For those who have to attend the event in your own vehicle, the organization advises park in the Pueblosol parking lot, under Plaza Adolfo Suárez, available from 7:00 a.m. to midnight for one euro. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/05/27/ciudad-costa…

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SPAIN

Judge Peinado demands that Begoña Gómez attend a preliminary hearing on June 9; “will be brought in by force” if necessary: {Trans}
– Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has declared the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to be an accused and has required her to attend a preliminary hearing on June 9.
– This is what the magistrate decided in a ruling, in which he also summons Gómez’s assistant, Cristina Álvarez, and businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés, the other two investigated in the case, to appear as defendants at that hearing.
– The instructor agrees that “said defendants appear in person” and “with the warning that they will be brought by force to the preliminary hearing in order to, if necessary, hold the corresponding hearing in their presence, in which some precautionary measure of a personal nature could be adopted to avoid or minimize the risk of trying to evade justice.”
– The judge proposed trying Begoña Gómez with a jury for alleged crimes of embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business and misappropriation of trademarks.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/peinado-exige-begona-gomez-asista_0_2006858255.html

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Valencia Agrees To Same Agreement With Vox As In Extremadura & Aragon, Including “National Priority” Agenda: {Trans}
– The Valencian government and Vox have agreed to approve the regional budget for 2026 at the end of July in the Valencian Parliament, after having negotiated a series of measures based on three pillars: national priority, a “significant” tax reduction and addressing the problem of access to housing.
– This was announced by Vox spokesperson José María Llanos at a press conference following the meeting of parliamentary spokespeople, where the parliamentary calendar was modified as a result of this budget agreement. The session will now extend until the end of July instead of concluding on the 3rd of that month, as originally scheduled.
– Specifically, the Consell will approve the draft budget next Friday, after which the ministers will appear before the Valencian Parliament (Les Cortes) to present their departments’ figures between June 2nd and 4th. Finally, the final budget report is expected to be approved on July 21st and 22nd.
– The Vox spokesperson expressed satisfaction at having secured a commitment from the People’s Party (PP) and the Valencian Government (Consell) under Juanfran Pérez Llorca {pic} to promote a series of measures that Vox considers urgent and a priority for Valencians. He acknowledged the willingness and desire for collaboration demonstrated by the PP-led Consell, and specifically by Pérez Llorca, to reach an agreement on the 2026 budget.
– As he explained, national priority, tax reduction and access to housing are the three pillars of the agreement, after which they will continue negotiating “point by point” with the PP once the Consell approves the budget proposal.
* “Exactly the same as in Extremadura and Aragon” *
– Regarding the national priority, he pointed out that the agreement is based on “exactly the same thing that has been agreed” between the PP and Vox in the recent government pacts in Extremadura and Aragon, which means putting “Spaniards first” in social aid and access to housing, both in buying and renting. Furthermore, he indicated that the agreement includes “further cuts to subsidies for employers and unions.” Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/vox-acuerda-presupuestos…

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The Government extends flexible retirement to the self-employed and improves the pensions of those who opt for this system: {Trans, summary}
– The government approved a series of improvements to flexible retirement on Tuesday in the Council of Ministers. This system allows retirees to rejoin the workforce and combine work with their pension. Specifically, the government has extended this scheme to the self-employed, who were previously excluded, shortened the eligibility period, and increased financial incentives for those who choose to participate.
– The major change introduced by the law is that it extends the scheme to the self-employed. Until now, the only way to combine pension and employment after retirement was through part-time contracts. With the law now in effect, retirees who decide to start their own business will also be able to combine the income from their activity with their pension.
– The regulation limits access to flexible retirement to only those who have not been registered as self-employed in the three years prior to their retirement date.
– Another new feature of the law is that it will no longer be necessary to wait a period of time between retirement and returning to work while also receiving a pension. From now on, workers can resume part-time employment immediately upon retirement. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/gobierno-amplia-jubilacion-flexible-los-autonomos-mejora-las-pensiones-quienes-se-acojan-este-sistema_6975184_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

Doñana is burning: more than 400 hectares burned while workers point to a lack of personnel: {Trans, summary}
– Last Sunday, May 24th, more than a million people gathered for the Romería del Rocío pilgrimage in the Doñana National Park area. While the pilgrims sang of the marshes and the beauty of the natural landscape, a fire broke out just a few kilometers away, and two days later, it continues to threaten the area. The flames have already ravaged more than 400 hectares of Doñana within the municipality of Almonte.
– A fire is still burning in the Rincón del Membrillo area, adding to the one that started hours earlier in the Corral del Félix area, which was extinguished later that same Sunday. While the fire continues to burn, the Andalusian Minister of the Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, suggests possible arson: “The area, the day, the time, and several fires in the same area are quite suspicious, and everything seems to indicate that it could be a deliberately set fire.”
– Ecologists in Action also highlights the lack of resources faced by the workers of the Infoca (Andalusian Forest Fire Prevention and Extinction Service). Juan Ramos, a CGT union representative in the service, explains that during the first days of the fire, “due to the lack of relief crews, our colleagues worked shifts of more than 20 hours, and in the initial hours there were only two fire engines. Furthermore, they were without water supplies for many hours during the height of the fire.” He also points to a problem with the work equipment: “We have vehicles unsuitable for the work we do; the vans got stuck in the sands of Doñana National Park, and we have problems with the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).”
– One firefighter explains that, although the rules require two crew members per truck, “they send out trucks with only one person, the driver, which carries obvious risks, and since the checkpoints are also understaffed, they couldn’t help us.” Source, Spanish: https://www.elsaltodiario.com/donana/donana-arde-250-hectareas-calcinadas-trabajadores-senalan-falta-efectivos# &
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MALAGA CITY

The first premium cinema in Malaga already has a date- it will open on June 5 at the Málaga Nostrum Shopping Park: {Trans, summary}
– The Málaga Nostrum Shopping Park it continues to expand its leisure offer with the arrival of the new ones MK2 Premium Cinemas Málaga Nostrum, a film complex that will officially open its doors next June 5 and that will become him first premium cinema in Malaga capital.
– The new space, located in the old Conforama building, will have 11 rooms and nearly 1,000 seats, betting on a cinematographic experience based on comfort, technological innovation and differentiated programming for all types of audiences.
– Among the main novelties of the new cinema, the extra comfort reclining seats in all rooms, an unprecedented proposal in the capital of Malaga and unusual in the province as a whole. Added to this is a projection system with crystal laser projectors and 7.1 biamplified audio, in addition to state-of-the-art Harkness Screen screens, designed to offer a top-quality viewing experience.
– The company highlights that the objective is to offer a concept of accessible premium cinema, maintaining promotions such as the MK2 Card, which will allow access to any movie every day of the week for a single price of 7 euros.
Theater Website & Map: https://www.mk2cines.es/es/malaga-nostrum-malaga
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/05/25/primer-cine-premium-malaga-fecha-nostrum-130619506.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Are You Paying The Processing Costs For Immigrants? – VOX rejects the use of municipal resources for the mass regularization of illegal immigrants in Vélez-Málaga: {Trans}
– Javier Herreros {pic}, spokesperson for the VOX Municipal Group in Vélez-Málaga, announced this Tuesday that he will ask Jesús Lupiáñez ‘s government team to explain how much public money the reinforcement of the service for the mass regularization process of illegal immigrants will cost.
– “We consider it unacceptable that the Department of Social Rights and Equality is using municipal resources, paid for by all the residents of Vélez-Málaga, to facilitate processes related to the mass regularization of illegal immigrants, while many residents of Vélez-Málaga continue to have difficulties accessing aid, housing, or basic services,” criticized Javier Herreros.
– The VOX councilor also criticized the “evident complicity” of the Popular Party in the mass regularization process of illegal immigrants promoted by the PSOE. “At VOX, we believe that the priority should always be the people of Vélez-Málaga, Málaga, and Spain. We will continue to demand national priority in access to social assistance, housing, and public services,” Herreros added.
– That is why the VOX spokesperson in Vélez-Málaga has announced that VOX will demand that the government team detail how much money has been allocated to this service, how many municipal resources are being used and what the real impact of these policies is “on public services that are already under enormous pressure in Vélez-Málaga”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/vox-rechaza-el-uso-de-recursos-municipales-para-la-regularizacion-masiva-de-inmigrantes-ilegales-en-velez-malaga/

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They steal 500 euros and stab a taxi driver in Vélez-Málaga: {Trans, summary}
– A taxi driver from Velez Malaga was attacked at about 1.00 on Tuesday while transporting a 19 year old passenger from Benamocarra. The passenger punched him and stabbed him twice with a knife, an assault recorded on the taxi security camera. The attacker then stole a waist bag containing €500 and fled near Camino de Remanente. The driver managed to alert police, preventing the attacker from escaping with the taxi by removing the keys.
– Police found the young man soon after, in a highly agitated state, and he admitted taking drugs. He has previous criminal records. During arrest he tried to stab himself in the stomach and arms, forcing officers to act with caution to stop further self harm. Both men were taken to hospital, discharged, and the detainee was handed over to the National Police for judicial processing. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/roban-500-euros-y-apunalan-a-un-taxista-de-velez-malaga/

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New investigation into sexual abuse surrounding former Prince Andrew: {Trans, summary}
– Another bombshell has hit the most troubled member of the British royal family. Police have reopened their investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former prince and brother of Charles III, against a woman in Berkshire during the summer of 2002.
– The alleged incident took place during the Royal Ascot horse races, a period of particular institutional significance as it coincided with the official celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee. This troubling episode is not being analyzed in isolation but has emerged as an offshoot of a much deeper legal case for the former Duke of York, who has been completely discredited for his involvement in the abuses and crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/gente/nueva-investigacion-abuso-sexual-torno_0_2006857185.html

GASTRONOMIA

Riogordo Snail Day 2026: {Trans, summary}
– The XXV edition of Snail Day will be celebrated this Sunday, May 31. More than 500 kilos of snails (caracoles) are being prepared to share with neighbours and visitors– a stew of ‘snails in caldillo’ will be made that attendees will be able to try throughout the day. It’s a recipe with anise grains, pepper, orange peel, bay leaf, chilli and mint.
– Snail Day will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the municipal pool area. The Gema Bravo dance group will perform, and after the ceremonial event that is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., the Rociero Aire de lo Nuestro Choir will perform. The snail tasting it will be at 2:30 p.m. and will have a price of three euros. At 4:30 p.m., the Raya Real concert is scheduled. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-dia-del-caracol-de-rigordo-cumple-25-anos-con-mas-de-500-kilos-de-su-receta-tradicional-para-degustar-este-domingo/

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OBITUARIES

Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins, the Saxophone Colossus, dies at 95:
– Sonny Rollins – the pioneering saxophonist and master of improvisation, who earned the nickname “Saxophone Colossus” – has died at the age of 95. A statement from his publicist confirmed that Rollins passed away on Monday (25.05.26) at his home in Woodstock, New York. His cause of death is not known. Rollins retired in 2014, due to poor respiratory health caused by pulmonary fibrosis. Full article: https://bangpremier.com/story/2/3538909/jazz-icon-sonny-rollins-the-saxophone-colossus-dies-at-95 & Video Link

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– Healthy eating? 69% of fruit & 46% of all food consumed in Spain contains pesticides!
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Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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SPAIN

Health authorities detect a new positive case of hantavirus among the Spaniards confined in the Gómez Ulla hospital: {Trans, summary}
– The Ministry of Health has confirmed a second hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. The patient, a close contact under preventive quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital since 10 May, tested positive during routine checks but remains asymptomatic. They were transferred to the High-Level Isolation Unit for specialised supervision. Authorities stress the case was detected within existing isolation measures, so the risk to the general population remains unchanged. Initially, this patient and others were expected to leave quarantine after 14 days, but the new PCR result extends confinement.
– The ministry clarified that the other 12 quarantined individuals are unaffected, as they remain isolated under strict safety protocols. According to updated guidance, those testing negative at 28 days, on 7 June, may complete their quarantine at home. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/sanidad-detecta-un-nuevo-positivo-hantavirus-entre-los-espanoles-confinados-gomez-ulla_6974874_0.html

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Voices calling for Sánchez to bring forward elections are growing: PP, PNV, CC, Felipe González and García Page: {Trans, summary}
– The indictment of former president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and the cases of alleged corruption surrounding Pedro Sánchez’s government, such as the ‘mask case’ which has former minister José Luis Ábalos in the dock or the investigations affecting his wife, Begoña Gómez, or his brother, have increased the pressure for the head of the government, Pedro Sánchez, to bring forward the general elections. However, the Prime Minister has made it clear in recent months that he will not call early elections.
– However, Zapatero’s indictment and the information emerging from the investigation have unleashed a political earthquake in parliament, and some PSOE partners are already saying that “it is very difficult for Sánchez to complete his term.” Thus, this Sunday, the president of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV), Aitor Esteban, described as “irresponsible” Sánchez’s continued “without direction, without a budget, without a stable majority, and with an uncontrolled and legally contested agenda” beyond 2026. “Anything goes here,” he exclaimed at an event in Durango (Vizcaya), where he noted that “there are already nine open cases” and “now Zapatero.”
– And this Monday, it was Cristina Valido, spokesperson for the Canary Coalition in Congress, who declared the current legislature over and stressed that “the logical thing” would be to call elections this year to “clean slate” in 2027 and begin working with a new government.
– This Monday, former Prime Minister Felipe González called for early elections, while defending Zapatero’s presumption of innocence, whom he does not see as “capable of setting up a financial scheme” like the one he is witnessing.
– Meanwhile, the political debate has been revolving for a week around a possible motion of no confidence, a request that Vox put forward last Tuesday, May 19, immediately after Zapatero’s indictment became public.
-In Genoa, the PP leadership continue to delay the motion, maintaining that this initiative is “doomed to failure” at this point because the numbers don’t add up. “We’re four votes short,” they exclaim in the PP leadership. The PP don’t want to risk a losing vote, that would only serve to support and embolden Sanchez. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-aumentan-voces-pidiendo-sanchez-adelante-elecciones-pp-pnv-cc-felipe-gonzalez-garcia-page-20260525183104.html

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Hazte Oír asks Judge Calama to indict Zapatero’s two daughters and wife: {Trans, summary}
– The human rights organization Hazte Oír, acting as a private prosecutor, has asked the judge in the Plus Ultra case to formally charge the wife and two daughters of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who is being investigated in this case as the alleged leader of an influence-peddling scheme.
– Hazte Oír filed a motion early Monday morning requesting that National Court Judge José Luis Calama formally charge the former prime minister’s daughters (Laura and Alba Rodríguez Espinosa) because they “appear as joint administrators and partners of the company Whathefav,” identified as a key part of the financial network being investigated. The motion also requests that Sonsoles Espinosa, Zapatero’s wife, be charged as a co-owner of an account that allegedly received funds from the company Análisis Relevante, also under investigation. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/informe-udef-zapatero-trama-plus-ultra-directo-ultima-hora-investigacion-red-corrupcion-reacciones_6974288_6.html

AXARQUÍA

Cats are victims of violence in two towns in the Axarquía, shootings and poisonings: {Trans}
– The City Councils of El Borge and Benamocarra, warn of the situation that is occurring in both municipalities with cats. As reported by Eugenio Cabezas in Diario SUR, the City Council of El Borge published a notice this past Friday after becoming aware of “various events related to shootings and violent acts against cats” in different areas of the municipality.
– This Monday it was the turn of the Benamocarra City Council, which on its social networks has shown its “concern” about the recent cases of cat poisoning detected in different areas of the municipality.
– Both consistories have recalled that animal abuse is totally prohibited and can lead to serious administrative sanctions and even criminal responsibilities, in accordance with current legislation on animal protection and welfare.
– According to SUR, the mayor of El Borge told them that in recent weeks, they had detected several cats, injured by pellet shotgun shotgun shots.
– Benamocarra recalled that in the municipality they have “the collaboration of the Feline Association of Benamocarra, in charge of managing and caring for the feline colonies of the municipality, as well as communicating any incident to the City Council and the competent authorities”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/gatos-victimas-de-violencia-en-dos-pueblos-de-la-axarquia-disparos-y-envenenamientos/

TORROX

Torrox asks the Regional Government to join the Transport Consortium, plus updates on other agreements: {Trans}
– The ordinary plenary session of May unanimously approved requesting the municipality’s adhesion to the Metropolitan Transport Consortium of the Málaga Area, an integration that until only a few days ago was technically unfeasible due to legal requirements. With this initiative, Torrox joins Vélez-Málaga, which officially adhered to the consortium on 1 May, as well as other municipalities of the Axarquía region such as Rincón de la Victoria, Totalán and Riogordo, already part of this network.
– According to the PP spokesman, José Manuel Fernández, the process is now unlocked as Torrox has become a neighbouring municipality to a consortium member through the locality of Lagos, a technical advantage also used by nearby towns such as Algarrobo. Following unanimous support, the public law agreement will be sent immediately to the Junta de Andalucía in Málaga to formally begin proceedings.
– Future integration will bring significant economic benefits for users, allowing access to the single card with savings of up to 80% on urban journeys and notable discounts on interurban trips to destinations such as Málaga city or Rincón de la Victoria.
– They also unanimously approved improving the Roman Site at the Torrox lighthouse.
– In contrast, the PP government team, with PSOE and IU voting in favour and VOX abstaining, rejected two socialist motions on housing and community rehabilitation. The local executive justified its refusal by stating that while urban planning is already managed by the Town Council, housing responsibilities belong to the State and Junta de Andalucía. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/torrox-pide-junta-incorporarse-consorcio-transporte_0_2006853089.html

NERJA

Nerja is becoming a giant ‘hotel’- one in four homes is now used for tourist purposes: {Trans, summary}
– Of Nerja’s 16,621 homes, 4,305 are officially registered as tourist accommodation properties, equivalent to roughly one in every four homes in the municipality. The town also has 8,172 secondary residences, almost matching the 8,449 permanent homes, showing how much housing has shifted away from full-time residential use.
– The spread of holiday lets has reduced the stock of long-term rental housing because many owners now favour short-term tourist rentals with higher financial returns. As a result, finding permanent rental accommodation has become increasingly difficult, particularly for local workers and younger residents. The shortage of available long-term housing has coincided with continued increases in both rents and property purchase prices.
– During the summer season, the sharp growth in visitor numbers also increases pressure on local services and infrastructure as the town’s population rapidly expands service capacity demands.
– Nerja now has one of the largest concentrations of non-hotel tourist accommodation in the Axarquía and wider Málaga province, with holiday homes outweighing hotels and regulated apartment complexes. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/cuatro-viviendas-nerja-turistica-turismo_0_2006822737.html

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The Municipal Program for the Ethical Management of Feline Populations of Nerja begins its public information period: {Trans}
– The Councilor for Health and Environment of the City of Nerja, Javier Rodríguez, informs that after the publication of the announcement regarding the initial approval of the Municipal Program for the Ethical Management of Feline Populations in the Official Gazette of the Province of Malaga, a period of public information is opened for 30 working days for the submission of allegations and suggestions. During this period, citizens will be able to consult the document at the municipal electronic headquarters. If no allegations or complaints are submitted, the programme will be definitively approved and will enter into force after the full publication of its final text.
– This program will allow the City Council to advance in a responsible, ethical and planned management of the feline colonies of the municipality, reinforcing the welfare of community cats, health control and neighbourhood coexistence, in accordance with current regulations on animal protection. Among other measures, it contemplates the application of the CER method (Capture, Sterilization and Return), the identification and health monitoring of animals, as well as the regulation of citizen collaboration and caretakers of feline colonies. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-programa-municipal-de-gestion-etica-de-las-poblaciones-felinas-de-nerja-inicia-su-periodo-de-informacion-publica/

ALMUÑÉCAR

Associations participate this Saturday in the Almuñécar-La Herradura Associations Meeting: {Trans, summary}
– From 11am to 6pm, El Majuelo Park will host an intense day of community activities with workshops, performances, children’s activities, exhibitions, charity food, and information stands open to all citizens.
– The Almuñécar City Council is finalizing preparations for the celebration, this Saturday, May 30, of the Almuñécar-La Herradura 2026 Associations Meeting, one of the most established participatory and social events in the municipality, which will bring together more than 40 groups and associations from different social, cultural, educational, health, neighbourhood and solidarity fields. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/mas-de-40-asociaciones-participaran-este-sabado-en-el-encuentro-de-asociaciones-de-almunecar-la-herradura/

UK

Former Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000:
– Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell {pic} pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000), admitting diverting funds from the party to buy items such as cars, a motorhome and luxury goods.
– Murrell is the former husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who suddenly resigned in 2023, shortly before she was arrested as part of the probe into the party’s finances. She was cleared of wrongdoing in March last year. After Murrell’s plea, Sturgeon reiterated her innocence and said that she had “no knowledge or suspicion whatsoever that he was using SNP funds for personal purposes.” “I am utterly appalled that he did so and cannot begin to understand why,” Sturgeon said. “I was misled just as others were.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/former-snp-chief-pleads-guilty-embezzling-540000-2026-05-25/

UKRAINE WAR

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave:
– Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch “systematic strikes” on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centres, and urged foreigners to leave, a day after one of ‌its heaviest bombardments of the city since the start of the war.
– Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement, that the impending strikes were “in response to the continuing terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime” against civilians in Russia. The statement said Russia’s armed forces “are starting systematic strikes on facilities located in Kyiv that are used for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as on centres where the corresponding decisions are being made.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/energy-infrastructure-damaged-missile-attack-russias-belgorod-region-local-2026-05-25/

WORLD

WHO chief warns Ebola outbreak ‘outpacing us’ as deaths hit 220:
– The spread of one of the world’s most feared viruses has left responders ‘playing catch-up’ in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The head of the World Health Organization has raised the alarm over the speed of the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa, which has so far claimed at least 220 lives.
– “We are urgently scaling up operations, ‌but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” Director-General Tedros told a meeting of the African Union that health workers are “playing catch-up” as the number of suspected cases tops 900.
– The response has been hampered by fear, anger and frustration among locals, including attacks on treatment centres, as well as distrust of authorities in a region long plagued by armed violence. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/who-chief-warns-ebola-outbreak-outpacing-us-as-deaths-hit-220

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Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response:
– Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling with shortages of basic supplies, are now also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads ‌rapidly.
At least three such incidents have occurred in the northeastern province of Ituri where the first Ebola cases were reported, including two at the weekend targeting the same hospital that permitted more than two dozen patients to run away. The attacks recall the widespread violence targeting health facilities during a 2018-2020 outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that killed more than 25 health workers. At the Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, located in Mongbwalu town where many cases have been reported, 18 Ebola patients fled on Saturday after “unidentified individuals” burned tents, erected by medical tents where patients were being isolated.
– The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, the third-largest such outbreak on record, a public health emergency of international concern.
– WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday there had been more than 900 suspected cases in the outbreak so far, including 101 confirmed cases.
– On Monday, Tedros said there had been 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and that a delay in detecting cases meant responders were now “playing catch-up”. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ebola-patients-flee-attacks-congo-health-facilities-hobbling-response-2026-05-25/

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Tennis News- Swiatek cruises; Wawrinka and Monfils conclude French Open chapters, as both play in their final seasons:
– Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, a 6-1 6-2 victory over Australian Emerson Jones. But another much-admired player in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.
– French favourite Gael Monfils, who like Wawrinka will end his career when the season concludes, ‌was also unable to keep his campaign going and fell 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 to compatriot Hugo Gaston in the evening clash on Court Philippe Chatrier. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-cruises-wawrinka-concludes-french-open-chapter-with-loss-2026-05-25/

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PRODUCT ALERT

The OCU denounces inflated prices of 30% on packaged fresh filleted fish in supermarkets: {Trans, summary}
– The OCU reports that pre-packed fresh fish, especially small varieties like sea bream and sea bass, can be 30% pricier than similar fish from supermarket fish-counters. Buying from the counter, where fish is cleaned on request, proves cheaper. For large cuts of hake or salmon, the price difference is minimal, so counter purchases are not always cost-effective.
– The OCU criticises the decline of traditional fish counters, which reduces personalised advice and variety, and increases plastic use, harming the environment.
Supermarkets like Mercadona are replacing counters with ‘Central Workshop’ ready-prepared sections. Pre-packed fish offers convenience, standardised portions, and speed, but limits freshness checks (eye brightness, gill colour) and consumer choice, and eliminates less common, cheaper seasonal species.
– The OCU warns that convenience must not justify shifting costs onto consumers and nature via excessive plastic packaging, contrary to EU sustainability goals. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/ocu-denuncia-precios-inflados-30-pescado-fresco-fileteado-envasado-super/202605251058073391595.html

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– Public consultation period opens for Nerja’s Río Chíllar
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– Music, comedy and theatre for summer Nights in Rincón de la Victoria
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/music-theatre-performing-20260525092902-nt.html
– Malaga brings back Tardeo Summer music festival on 27 June at the Malaga Port
https://www.surinenglish.com/what-to-do/malaga-brings-back-tardeo-summer-music-festival-20260519134226-nt.html

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SPAIN

The housing law turns three years old with no effect on the housing crisis and a 20% decrease in rentals across Spain: {Trans, summary}
– Three years after Spain’s housing law was approved, rents and housing shortages have worsened rather than improved. Average rents across Spain have risen by 30% since 2023, while the supply of long-term rental housing has fallen by 20%. At the same time, temporary and seasonal rentals have more than doubled, reducing availability for ordinary residents.
– Andalucía has been particularly affected. Rental prices there have risen by 36.4%, well above the national average, making housing increasingly unaffordable and harder to find. Madrid and Valencia saw even larger increases, but Andalucía stands out because of the combination of sharp price rises and declining supply in areas already under pressure from tourism and population growth.
– Property sector representatives argue that price controls and “stressed zone” regulations discouraged landlords from offering long-term rentals, pushing many towards more profitable short-term lets instead. Catalonia, where controls are strongest, has seen a major fall in signed rental contracts alongside a large increase in seasonal rentals.
– Across Spain, critics increasingly argue that restricting prices without expanding housing supply has resulted in fewer available homes and higher rents. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/ley-vivienda-cumple-tres-anos…

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Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister’s resignation on Saturday:
– At least seven police were injured in clashes with protesters, officials said, as tens of thousands of people marched through ‌Madrid on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez after a series of corruption scandals. A small group of protesters tried to break through barriers around Sanchez’s residence during the rally which was otherwise largely peaceful.
– Demonstrators carried banners marked with “Resignation of the socialist mafia” and other slogans, alongside scores of gold and red national flags in the “March for Dignity”, organised by the Spanish Civil Society association. Leaders from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party also took part. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/tens-thousands-march-madrid…

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Thousands in Spain’s capital on Sunday protest increasing housing costs:
– Thousands of people rallied in central Madrid on Sunday against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the housing market despite a recent economic boom, particularly in cities such as the capital and Barcelona.
– Spain’s housing crisis is one of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s main political vulnerabilities before elections in 2027. The country has a strong tradition of homeownership and scant public housing for rent, while rents have been driven up by increased demand, including due to tourism and population growth linked to immigration, analysts say. Housing costs rose nearly 13% year-on-year at the end of 2025, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat.
– The protesters chanted slogans and held banners highlighting their right to housing. “We want neighbours, not tourists,” one banner read.
– The march comes a day after tens of thousands of people protested in Madrid against Sanchez, as political tensions and criticism rose over corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/spain-housing-crisis…

MALAGA CITY

Soft Sentences Encourage Violent Crime- he shot a doorman who denied him access to a nightclub, gets no jail time!: {Trans, summary}
– The Court of Malaga has imposed a sentence of four years in prison (suspended) on a man for having shot at one of the doormen who prevented him from accessing a nightclub in the city, in addition to threatening both him and his coworker. This court ruling reflects the events that occurred in January 2024.
– The court relates that the defendant was rejected at the entrance of the premises by the two people responsible for access control. Faced with this refusal, the man reacted violently warning: ” I would come back to shoot them.” Hours later, on the same day, the suspect returned to the place and placed himself on the sidewalk in front of the nightclub, carrying a revolver with him with the intention of ending the lives of the doormen who had prohibited him from entering.
– The sentence indicates that he fired three shots, one of which hit the left foot of one of the guards, while the other two bullets hit the wall of the establishment. After the attack, the man, who does not have a license or weapons registered in his name, fled the scene.
– The court convicted the defendant of two crimes of serious threats, one of aggravated injury and the other of illegal possession of weapons, establishing a sentence of four years in prison. In addition, he must compensate the injured goalkeeper with 3,865 euros, a sum that has already been consigned by the convict.
– In accordance with the prosecutor’s request and with the consent of the defence, the Court decided to suspend the execution of the sentence for three years, as long as the convicted person does not commit any new crime in that period and considering the aforementioned economic consignment. At the oral hearing, the defendant admitted the alleged facts, and his lawyer also expressed agreement with what was indicated in the judicial process. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sucesos/condenado-cuatro-anos-carcel-disparar-portero-que-dejo-entrar-discoteca/202605231315023391094.html

NERJA

These are the two proposals presented to reopen the Chillar River in Nerja- limited capacity, controlled tours and video surveillance: {Trans, summary}
– The Chíllar River, one of the most visited natural areas in the Axarquía and the province of Málaga, is moving towards a possible reopening, although it would not return to the free access model that for years caused overcrowding in the riverbed. The proposals have been presented by Sando and by Iniciativas Turísticas Ardales S.L., linked to the Hermanos Campano group. Both are based on the same idea: the Chíllar route, shared between the areas of Nerja and Frigiliana, could only reopen with controlled access, limited capacity, supervision, rules of use and environmental protection measures.
– One proposal, from Iniciativas Turísticas Ardales, would place a control point near the old quarry, regulating access to the Fábrica de la Luz, considered the starting point of the river route. The plan includes staggered entry in small groups, with a maximum of 615 people per day and no more than 360 people present at the same time. Groups would contain up to 15 visitors and routes would begin between 9.00 and 16.30, with an estimated average duration of four hours. Additional measures include a control cabin, discreet signage, picnic-style benches and environmental works such as temporary ponds for amphibians, removal of invasive cane plants and restoration of riverside vegetation. The estimated budget for these measures is €74,200.
– Sando’s alternative proposal is based on a prior reservation system. The company proposes opening the route between 1 May and 1 November 2026, with possible extensions if approved by the authorities. The proposed opening hours would be daily from 9.00 to 18.00, with a maximum sustainable capacity of about 500 people per day. Entry would cost €4.90, including VAT, and would include insurance cover for visitors within the managed route. The system would also include information panels, location maps, emergency meeting points, risk warnings and video surveillance to monitor sensitive areas, entrances and exits.
– For now, there is no definitive reopening date for the Chíllar River. The Junta continues to examine the proposals and decide which management model will apply if public access to the natural area is authorised again. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2026/05/24/rio-chillar…

ALGARROBO

Algarrobo is preparing for White Sneakers Day with a big day of community activities on June 14th: {Trans}
– The municipality of Algarrobo will once again turn white next Sunday, June 14th, with the celebration of the highly anticipated White Sneakers Day 2026, an initiative that will bring together residents in a day designed to promote coexistence, healthy leisure and citizen participation.
– The event will begin at 11:00 AM with three simultaneous departures from different points in the municipality. Specifically, participants will depart in groups from Algarrobo and from the Algarrobo-Costa Sundial at 11:00 AM, while the departure from the Mezquitilla Pergola will take place at 11:15 AM.
– All the marches will converge on Parque de la Vega, the epicentre of the day’s activities and community gatherings. The event will feature a wide-ranging program for all ages. Among the planned activities are a paella lunch for participants, music and dancing, games, workshops, gifts, surprises, and numerous other fun activities to enjoy with family and friends.
– The organizers encourage attendees to wear white sneakers, a symbol of a day that seeks to promote healthy habits and strengthen ties between neighbours from different parts of the municipality.
– To participate prior registration is required, with a symbolic cost of 2 euros. Registration will be open from May 21st to June 9th and can be completed at either the Algarrobo Town Hall or the Algarrobo-Costa Deputy Mayor’s Office. The City Council also reminds everyone that one of the requirements to participate is to be registered or reside in the municipality of Algarrobo. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/algarrobo-prepara-el-dia-de-las-zapatillas…

UKRAINE WAR

Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack:
– Russia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time in Ukraine as part of a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region that killed at least four people and injured about 100. Russia hit the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region with the missile, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said. He described a heavy Russian assault that also hit a water supply facility, burned down a market and damaged dozens of residential buildings and several schools. “They are genuinely deranged,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
– Adding further details on Sunday, Zelenskyy wrote on X that about 100 people had been injured across the country and four had died as a result of the Russian attack, which he said had hit Kyiv the hardest.
– Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the use of the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, making it the third time the weapon has been used in the conflict. Quoted by local news agencies, the Russian defence ministry said it had carried out successful attacks on Ukrainian military command facilities, airbases and other military enterprises, using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles. It said the attack was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on “civilian facilities on Russian territory”. The intense barrage on Kyiv came after Putin vowed revenge on Ukraine, having accused its forces of a deadly drone attack on a student dormitory in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/24/russia-hits-kyiv-ukraine-hypersonic-ballistic-missile & Video Link

SPORTS

Tennis News- Spain’s Davidovich makes his way at Roland Garros with a great comeback against Dzumhur: {Trans, summary}
– Alexander Davidovich is the first Spaniard to qualify for the second round of Roland Garros, who had to battle five sets to beat the Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, 6-7(3), 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 and 6-3, in just over four hours of play. He faces Argentine Thiago Agustín Tirante in the next round. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2026/05/24/davidovich…

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– Officially, there’s no one way to turn off AI Overviews in Google Search. Google has said from the very beginning that AI Overviews are a feature of Search in the same way that Featured Snippets and Knowledge Panels are.
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– If you add “-ai” (without the quotes, with a space after the search term, see pic) to the end of your search term, the resulting Google Search will be free of AI Overviews. It’s really that simple. Full article: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/23/google-ai-overviews-turn-off-modifier/

HEALTH

More than 227,000 health actions suspended in the fifth week of doctors’ strike in Andalusia: {Trans, summary}
– The acting Minister of Health, Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz {pic}, has put the number of health actions suspended in Andalusia between May 18 and 22 at 227,685 on the occasion of the fifth week of the medical strike in the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). In detail, 127,608 primary care consultations; 78,502 outpatient consultations; 17,000 diagnostic tests; and 4,574 surgical interventions have been cancelled. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/mas-227000-actuacione…

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SPAIN

The judge strengthens the evidence against Zapatero and investigates what level of government his influence reached to rescue Plus Ultra: {Trans, summary}
– Spanish National Court judge José Luis Calama has strengthened the case investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over the rescue of Plus Ultra during the pandemic. The latest court order argues that intercepted communications, financial movements and contacts with senior officials point to Zapatero acting as the alleged strategic leader of an organised influence network designed to secure the airline’s bailout.
– The judge is now trying to determine how far Zapatero’s influence extended within the government of Pedro Sánchez. Investigators are examining alleged meetings and contacts involving ministers and senior officials connected to Social Security, Transport and the state holding company SEPI before key decisions benefiting Plus Ultra. Witness requests target figures including José Luis Escrivá and former Transport officials. The investigation also claims Plus Ultra may not have met the financial conditions required to receive the state rescue package. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-apuntala-los-indicios…

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US Gave Evidential Recordings To Judge Investigating Zapatero Case– Commies Think Trump Did It To Screw Sanchez: {Trans, summary}
– Enrique Santiago, IU spokesman in Congress, said he has “no doubt” the United States may have political motives for supplying recordings to the investigation against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over the Plus Ultra rescue case. {United Left (Spanish: Izquierda Unida, IU) is a federative political movement in Spain that was first organized as a coalition in 1986, bringing together several left-wing political organizations, grouped primarily around the Communist Party of Spain. –Wikipedia }
– Santiago suggested the material handed to Spanish police by the US Homeland Security Investigations agency could form part of an attempt to destabilise the government of Pedro Sánchez.
– He questioned how the recordings were obtained, saying it remains unclear whether the conversations were intercepted legally in Spain or elsewhere. Santiago linked the cooperation to what he described as a broader US pattern of political interference in foreign states, citing Venezuela and Cuba. He also remarked that Donald Trump does not appear sympathetic towards the Spanish government, implying the investigation could politically damage Sánchez indirectly through Zapatero.
– Despite this, Santiago admitted the judicial investigation itself was troubling and said some evidence outlined by Judge José Luis Calama appeared serious. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/iu-sugiere-que-trump-entrego-grabaciones-juez-caso-zapatero-para-provocar-una-crisis-gobierno-sanchez_6973276_0.html

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The Supreme Court annuls the Government’s national registry of tourist rentals due to an infringement of regional powers: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s Supreme Court has annulled the Government’s national registry for tourist and seasonal rentals, ruling that Madrid exceeded its authority by imposing detailed nationwide regulation in an area largely controlled by the autonomous communities. Existing regional registries will remain in place.
– For landlords, the immediate practical effect is that the compulsory state registration system and national identification number for short-term rental listings are no longer enforceable in the form approved by the Government, who has yet to respond. However, regional licensing and registration requirements still apply, meaning landlords must continue complying with local rules in their autonomous community.
– The court preserved the digital one-stop information system and data-sharing obligations for rental platforms, so oversight and information collection will continue nationally. The ruling does not remove existing inspections or enforcement powers held by regional governments and town halls. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/supremo-anula-registro-unico-alquileres-turisticos-gobierno-por-invasion-competencias-autonomicas_6973393_0.html

Editor’s Note On Previous Article– Don’t expect the Sanchezistas to give up so easily:
– The administration may push back. However, the Government cannot simply appeal to a higher normal court. Its realistic options are:
– Ask the same court to clarify or reconsider limited aspects of the judgment, which rarely changes the outcome.
– Attempt a constitutional challenge before Constitutional Court of Spain, but only if it argues there is a constitutional issue involved, not merely disagreement with the legal interpretation.
– Rewrite the law or decree in a narrower form that respects regional powers and try again politically.
– Negotiate with autonomous communities to create a coordinated ‘shadow’ system voluntarily instead of imposing a fully centralised registry. They may offer increased funding in return for regional cooperation implementing such a system.
– The judgment itself already leaves part of the framework alive, specifically the digital information exchange system and national data coordination. That gives the Government a foundation to redesign the policy rather than starting from zero. So the most likely path is not a successful appeal overturning the ruling, but a revised version of the system crafted to survive future court scrutiny.

ALCAUCÍN

A breakdown leaves the areas of El Cerro and Venta Baja in Alcaucín without water supply following earlier restrictions due to contamination: {Trans}
– The Alcaucín Town Hall reported on Thursday a water outage affecting the El Cerro and Venta Baja areas due to a break in the water main. According to the Town Hall, service is expected to be restored later today. The City Council has apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused while work continues to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
– It should be recalled that the Alcaucín Town Council recently announced restrictions on drinking water consumption in various areas of the municipality due to contamination following analyses carried out by health authorities, recommending that residents not use the water for drinking or cooking while the contamination persists. Therefore, the Town Council has reiterated that the ban on drinking water in the affected areas remains in effect until further notice. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/una-averia-deja-sin…

CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO

Residents are evacuated from their homes due to a forest fire in Canillas de Aceituno: {Trans, summary}
– The Andalusian Forest Fire Extinguishing Service , Plan Infoca, has reported a fire in the municipality of Canillas de Aceituno (Málaga). According to Emergencias 112 Andalucía, the Civil Guard has confirmed the temporary evacuation of about ten residents from three rural homes in the area. Thus, Infoca has indicated that the fire was declared at 2:43 p.m. this Thursday, specifically in the Portugalejo area, it remains active and work is underway to stabilize it.
– They have indicated that three helicopters, one heavy, one medium-heavy and one light, as well as two cargo planes and one coordination plane, are providing support from the air. On the ground, there are five groups of forest firefighters, two Brica, two operations technicians and an environmental agent in the area, along with two fire engines.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sucesos/alejan-vecinos…

MIDDLE EAST

Israel releases all activists from the flotilla boarded in the Mediterranean for deportation: {Trans, summary}
– This Thursday, the Israeli authorities released all the activists of the flotilla boarded by the Israeli Navy in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea in view of their deportation, as confirmed by the Adalah group of lawyers, who have indicated that all of them have left the Ktziot detention centre. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/internacional/israel-libera…

SPORTS

Tennis News- Davidovich falls in Hamburg after nearly staging a comeback against De Minaur: {Trans, summary}
– Australian Alex de Minaur, the third seed in the Hamburg tournament, halted the comeback attempt of Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich and won the round of 16 match 6-2, 4-6 and 6-4 after two hours and 39 minutes of play. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-deportes/davidovich…

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The Spaniard Rafa Jódar will debut at Roland Garros against Kovacevic and is placed in Zverev’s bracket: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish tennis player Rafael Jódar {pic} will debut at Roland Garros, the second ‘Grand Slam’ of the season that starts this coming Sunday, against the American Aleksandar Kovacevic and, in theory, he will not have an excessively difficult draw on the way to the final rounds, without the possibility of crossing paths with the Italian Jannik Sinner until a distant title match.
– Jódar will start his career against the American Kovacevic, number 94 in the ATP ranking and whom he has never faced until now. If he beats him, he would face the winner of the James Duckworth vs Gabriel Diallo and if successful, in the third round he could have the American Taylor Fritz, seventh seed.
– His compatriot Alejandro Davidovich, who will debut against the Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, or the Czech Jiri Lehecka in a possible round of 16, while in the quarterfinals the threat of Alexander Zverev, and Jannik Sinner, is on the other side of the draw.
– See the full Roland Garros first round brackets here: https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/results/SM?round=1
Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/deportes/espanol-rafa-jodar…

SCAMS

National Police warns of the increase in cases of fraud linked to online accommodation reservations: {Trans, summary}
– The National Police has warned of a type of fraud linked to online accommodation reservations and has indicated that in the province of Malaga an increase in complaints related to this type of events has been detected. Through a note, officials assigned to the Cybercrime Group of the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade of Malaga have warned of the increase in complaints about this new scam, in which cybercriminals mainly send fraudulent messages via instant messaging.
– As explained by the Provincial Police Station, the scammers would use real reservation information –contact telephone numbers, confirmation numbers, dates or basic accommodation information – to contact users and request supposed pending payments or urgent verifications. Fraudulent messages sent by instant messaging platforms, and to a lesser extent by email or SMS, appear to come from the tourist establishment or the application that manages reservations used by customers. In them, the criminals request payment for the reservation, indicate that there is a problem with it, or with the validation, and request to enter the bank card information through a link.
– Researchers warn that these links often redirect to fake pages designed to steal financial information and recommend extreme caution in the event of any communication that requests bank details urgently.
– For this reason, they have launched a series of security recommendations, such as not providing bank card data through links received by message or email and verifying any incident by directly accessing the official application or page of the reservation platform. They also urge distrust of messages with an urgent or alarmist tone; to carefully check the web address before entering personal or banking information; to activate two-step verification whenever possible; and contact the bank immediately if financial information has been provided.
– The National Police have recalled that “no legitimate platform requests complete card data through links sent by instant messaging or SMS” and, if you have been a victim of this type of fraud, they recommend collecting screenshots, messages and proof of the payments made, to file the complaint, as soon as possible and providing the greatest amount of data. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/malaga/policia-nacional-alerta-aumento-casos-fraude-vinculado-reservas-online-alojamientos/202605211312332421959.html

HEALTH

Another huge SAS medical negligence award: {Trans, summary}
– The Contentious-Administrative Section of the Court of Instance of Almería has judicially approved a compensation agreement of 140,000 euros within the framework of a property liability procedure followed against the Andalusian Health Service for a case of alleged medical negligence derived of a six-year delay in the diagnosis and monitoring of a kidney tumour.
– The case has its origins in 2016, when doctors detected a small tumour in his kidney during an appendicitis procedure. According to the complaining party, despite this finding, the patient was discharged without being adequately informed or referred for the corresponding follow-up by the specialist.
– Years later, in 2023, the tumour was detected again, with a considerably more serious evolution. This delay in care would have caused, according to the claim raised, the loss of the affected kidney, a condition of the vena cava and the need to undergo an oncological procedure whose outcome remains uncertain.
– As a consequence of these events, the patient’s defence initiated a claim for financial liability against the Andalusian Health Service, considering that there was abnormal functioning of the Health Administration due to the delay in the care, diagnosis and monitoring of the tumour.
– The lawyer warns that these types of situations are increasingly frequent in a context of high healthcare pressure in the public health system. “We are seeing other similar cases where delays in specialized care can lead to significant harm to patients. That is why it is essential not to let time pass and put yourself in the hands of professionals who can legally evaluate each case”, he points out.
– The lawyer, Jorge Guzmánalso, emphasizes that this matter highlights “the importance of complaining when relevant care delays occur, especially in those cases in which the patient is not treated by the specialist within the legally established deadlines”.
– The approved compensation in this case is 140,000 euros.
Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/almeria-sociedad/sas…

NATURE

Spain misses deadline to adapt to the new European law against environmental crimes: {Trans, summary}
– May 21st marks the end of the two-year period for European Union member states to transpose the new Environmental Criminal Directive on combating environmental crimes across Europe. The environmental organization WWF reports that Spain has not yet completed the process.
– Laura Moreno, head of the WWF species program, points out in the statement that “it is very serious” that Spain is failing to meet the deadline for adapting to European regulations, “precisely the first obligation established by the directive.”
– The directive was approved in May 2024, but “Spain has not yet adapted its legislation,” WWF says in a statement, in which it asserts that the new European regulations “completely update the 2008 legal framework” and require countries to “toughen up” the prosecution of environmental crimes, “the third most lucrative criminal activity in the world,” the organization says.
– WWF emphasizes that the lack of resources and judicial specialization “remain the main obstacles to effectively prosecuting environmental crimes in Spain.” Source, Spanish:
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– Inflation: Spain again recorded the highest increase among the major eurozone economies for April
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– Tension in Torrox after man barricades himself in sister’s house armed with knife
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Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Meet Pookie. Pookie is a scared Bodeguero mix, sadly, his owner died, and Pookie was thrown on to the streets. Taken in by a neighbour, who contacted us. Pookie is now in a loving foster home with other dogs. Estimated 5 years old. Pookie is settling well, and will soon start his vaccinations etc.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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