DigameXtra No. 2505 Wednesday March 29th, 2023

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Easter National Public Holidays in Spain:
– 6 Apr, Thursday, Maundy Thursday
– 7 Apr, Friday, Good Friday
– The next national public holiday is 1 May, Monday, Labour Day
Source: https://publicholidays.es/2023-dates/

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Bodgit and Scarper jam night: Wed, 29 March, 7:30 pm
Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador, C/ Buena Vista 29711 Alcaucín.
Bring your instruments, singing voices, and dancing shoes and come and join in. Fun for everyone. FB

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Wilson Morissette live show: Wed, 29 March, 9pm
Wednesday night is dance party night!
Hotel Helios, Paseo San Cristobal, Almunecar. FB

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John Chiu’s tribute to Julio Iglesias: Thurs, 30 March, 7:30pm
Chiringuito Mambo, Urb. Laguna Beach, Torrox Costa
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II International Day of the Roma People- Nerja: The Nerja City Council and the AcompasArte Association celebrate the II International Day of the Roma People on March 31 and April 1.
Concert: Friday, 31 March, 8:30pm
Flamenco Show: Sat, 1 April, 7:30pm
Locations: Friday at Nerja Museum, and Saturday at the Huerto de la Monja square next to the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center. Info source

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Periana will celebrate next April 15 and 16 the XXII Verdial Oil Day: This celebration recognizes the Perianense olive groves, of the Verdial variety, and the production of its virgin olive oil, which are framed as one of the pillars of the Periana economy.
– The programming will begin on the 15th with technical conferences.
– April 16 will begin with a miller breakfast and various tastings for all attendees. In addition, during the day there will be musical performances by local groups such as the Rociero Camino de Olivares Choir, Abraham Ortiz Dance Groups, Panda de Verdiales San Isidro de Periana and the Periana Municipal Music Band. After an awards ceremony, to end the programme, music will play again in the streets of the municipality with performances by María Artés, Maki and SAU DJ. FB

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COVID

Andalusia registers 878 cases of covid and 16 deaths in the last week: {Translation}
– Andalusia recorded a total of 878 cases of coronavirus in the last week, 37 fewer than in the last wave, while sixteen people died, four more than a week ago, according to data released on Tuesday by the Regional Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– There are currently 146 people in Andalusian hospitals, nine more than last week, while the number of people admitted to the ICU is 14, two more than in the last seven days.
– By provinces: in Almeria there are 6 hospitalisations, of which 1 is in ICU; Cadiz, 20 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; Cordoba, 14 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; Granada, 12 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU; and Huelva, 9 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; Jaén recorded 19 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU; Málaga, 35 hospitalisations, of which 3 in ICU, and Seville, 31 hospitalisations, of which 5 in ICU.
– The incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age has risen this past week to 42.89 per 100,000 inhabitants, three points more than a week ago.
– In terms of vaccines, the Andalusian Health Services says it has administered a total of 20,338,766 doses up to yesterday and a total of 7,486,510 Andalusians have the full schedule while 7,642,614 have at least one dose. A total of 88.07 percent of the population has received the full course and 89.91 percent have received at least the first dose. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1232414/andalucia-registra-878-casos-de-covid-y-16-fallecidos-en-la-ultima-semana/

SPAIN

EU agrees to extend Spain-Portugal gas price cap until end-December: The European Union has agreed to extend a price cap set on natural gas used for power generation in Spain and Portugal until Dec. 31, Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said on Tuesday. “This tool allows to keep protecting Spanish and Portuguese consumers until the end of the year,” Ribera told reporters in Brussels. The Commission still needs to make the decision official but has issued an explicit support, she said.
Ribera said that as current gas prices are below the cap, the mechanism is not applied. “Were natural gas prices to rise again, we would manage to contain electricity prices at a reasonable level that would not depend on the price of natural gas,” she said. The mechanism was set to expire on May 31. Full article

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This is how the new V-16 emergency beacons work, that will replace hazard warning triangles in Spain:
– Since the start of 2023 the use of V-16 emergency warning beacons on vehicles in Spain has been approved by Spain’s traffic authority, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). Two types of beacons are now legal: analogue and ‘connected.’
– A ‘connected’ device means that other drivers are not only alerted to a problem by a flashing light, but the DGT is also alerted virtually. The connected V-16 lights are already a legal replacement for hazard warning triangles and will be mandatory from 1 January 2026. Analogue warning lights, which have been on the market for several years, and triangles can only be used until 31 December 2025. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/this-how-the-new-v16-emergency-beacons-20230310185322-nt.html

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Fisheries inspectors go on strike Tuesday in all ports of Spain: {Translation, summary}
– Fisheries inspectors, in charge of controlling that fishing activities at sea and in port are carried out in accordance with regulations and avoid, for example, the capture of prohibited species, have called a general strike for this Tuesday in all fishing ports to protest against the government’s intention to impose changes in their working conditions, which imply 24-hour daily availability, according to CSIF in a press release.
– Specifically, the 167 inspectors are demanding a specific salary supplement in exchange for full availability, while the government has limited itself to offering a productivity supplement that is not enough in total and at best not even enough to match the annual productivity that an average inspector received 13 years ago.
– CSIF has described the remuneration proposal as “unacceptable”, not only because “it is insufficient” to repair the loss of purchasing power of the collective in the last decade, but also because the need of the Administration for inspectors to adapt their activity to that of a sector that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is intrinsic to the fisheries inspection and should not be subject to productivity incentives, but be remunerated through the specific complement, as happens in other groups of civil servants of the State that work around the clock. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1232190/los-inspectores-de-pesca-van-a-la-huelga-en-todos-los-puertos-de-espana/

ANDALUCIA

29 Andalusians died from euthanasia last year: {Translation, summary}
-A total of 29 Andalusians died by euthanasia last year. This is the balance reported on Tuesday by Juanma Moreno’s government on the requests made by citizens in 2022 under the Euthanasia Law implemented by the central government.
– Most of the requests for assisted death were made in Malaga. In this province there were 18 requests. This was followed by Seville and Granada, with eight each; seven in Cadiz; five in Huelva; three in Almeria; and two in Huelva. Most of the requests for euthanasia were made by men – 32 compared to 20 women, adds the report presented by the Andalusian government.
– According to the Junta, most of the illnesses that gave rise to the request for euthanasia are cancer, neurodegenerative processes and “complex multi-pathologies”. Moreover, the process is usually initiated in the primary care setting, i.e. the family doctor is consulted first.
– The euthanasia process does not always run its course. There are at least three cases where the patient has asked for the request to be stopped. In addition, on two occasions those who did go ahead donated their organs.
– The report also shows that the number of professionals who have made use of conscientious objection is 803, of which 468 are in primary care and 335 in hospital care. By provinces, 29 professionals in Almeria, 84 in Cadiz, 154 in Cordoba, 45 in Granada, 131 in Huelva, 32 in Jaen, 144 in Malaga and 184 in Seville have claimed conscientious objection.
– The commission, which held 24 meetings during the period in question and issued 33 reports on queries submitted from different areas of the Andalusian Public Health System and from private associations or entities, received 21 complaints, of which four were resolved favourably, 16 were resolved unfavourably and in one case the patient died before the resolution was reached. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/andaluces-murieron-eutanasia-ano-pasado-20230328150246-nts.html

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The reservoirs are at 29.8% after a slight decrease in the last week: {Translation}
– Andalusian reservoirs are at 29.8 percent of their capacity, with 3,570 hm³ of water, which represents a slight decrease (-0.05 %) in the last week, and a significant drop compared to last year, when they had 3,811 hm³.
– The Guadalquivir river basin district recorded a volume of water in reservoirs of 2,074 hm³ after an increase of 3 hm³, although it has 279 less than the same week in 2022.
– The Andalusian Mediterranean basins are at 38.6 percent of their capacity, with 448 hm³, after a small decrease, according to the data analysed this Tuesday by the Governing Council.
– Guadalete-Barbate has reduced its reservoir water by 2 hm³ (-0.12%) to 492 hm³, which represents 30% of its capacity.
– The Tinto-Odiel-Piedras-Chanza basin has experienced a decrease of 5 hm³ in the last week, bringing the water in storage to 556 hm³, which is 51.9 percent of its total capacity.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1232617/los-embalses-estan-al-298-tras-un-leve-descenso-en-la-ultima-semana/

MALAGA

Ice cream parlours start peak tourist season with sky-high prices: The opening of ice cream parlours has marked the early start of summer in Malaga city but one that is markedly more expensive for the customers. On average, half-litre and litre tubs, which are the most common, cost 20 per cent more than last year. “Ice cream used to be an affordable product but it is becoming a luxury item,” one establishment owner said. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/ice-cream-parlours-start-peak-tourist-season-20230328185928-nt.html

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Two special events for Holy Week by the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra at the Cervantes: {Translation, summary}
– The Philharmonic Orchestra of Malaga will delight this week prior to Week Holy with two acts at the Teatro Cervantes with a program of deep religious meaning by the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák. The Stabat mater, Op.58 will be the work performed by the OFM this coming Thursday 30 and Friday 31, at 8:00 p.m. both days, by the director José María Moreno. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/Semana-Orquesta-Filarmonica-Malaga-Cervantes_0_1778524035.html

COIN

Coín opens its first dog park, at request of local residents:
The 1,000-square-metre space, which cost 60,000 euros, includes an exercise area and obstacle course, a drinking fountain for dogs and a picnic area for the owners. Full article & photo credit: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/coin-opens-its-first-dog-park-request-20230328181805-nt.html

ANTEQUERA

The Roman villa of Antequera can be visited this summer: {Translation, summary}
– Antequera will incorporate a new and important tourist resource from next summer, since by then it is expected to be possible to visit the Roman villa which is currently being restored.
– At present, the columns, mosaics and walls of the houses that made up this settlement can already be seen, of which only 20% of the more than 6,000 square metres that it is estimated to occupy have been excavated. However, the experts who are directing the archaeological work consider that the space that visitors will be able to see is “strategic” and very special, as the characteristics of this villa mean that in order to see something similar you would have to travel all the way to Italy.
– They emphasised that it is the only suburban villa in Betica that can be visited, which offers a very special feature as its architecture is terraced. Part of the baths, garden areas and the remains of the houses that have been preserved, including the mosaics that were remodelled in the 4th century A.D., although the villa dates back to the 1st century B.C., will be on display. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/antequera/villa-romana-Antequera-visitar-verano_0_1778523921.html

LA HERRADURA

UPDATE- Costa Tropical luxury suites resort to open in 2025: The Mar Delux Resort project, which includes the construction of 30 luxury tourist suites, for rent, of more than 200 m2 each, is set to open in 2025 in the Las Palomas are of La Herradura in Granada province. Construction work is expected to start in January 2024 and with an 18-month completion date, it should be ready by mid-2025. Full article & photo credit (computer generated image): https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical-luxury-resort-mar-delux-2025-20230323211924-nt.html

GIBRALTAR

The decline of Llanito- Gibraltar struggles to preserve its singular linguistic identity:
– The Gibraltarian writer Mark Sánchez has been living in the UK for 30 years. On a recent day, walking down Oxford Street in London, he heard an oddly familiar-sounding phrase among the mostly English murmur: “¡Qué frío hace! ¿No dijeron ayer en la television que hoy it was going to be sunny?” Upon hearing the combination of English and Spanish words spoken with a British-Andalusian accent, Sánchez knew straight away that he was in the presence of residents of his sorely missed Gibraltar.
– “Llanito is very important to us because it is something that defines who we are and how we recognize ourselves,” explains Sánchez. Although paradoxically everyone says they appreciate it, this local version of Spanglish with a British-Andalusian accent is gradually fading on The Rock as young people abandon the use of Spanish. The loss of bilingualism is already being perceived as a social problem here, although the government has promised to actively promote its recovery. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-03-27/the-decline-of-llanito-gibraltar-struggles-to-preserve-its-singular-linguistic-identity.html

EUROPE

French PM agrees to talks with union leaders as 740,000 protest pension reform: After a tenth day of nationwide protests against pension reforms, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has offered to meet leaders from eight unions for talks early next week. Hundreds of thousands of people took part in Tuesday’s strikes and protests across France, nearly two weeks after French President Emmanuel Macron forced an unpopular pension reform through parliament. The government estimated that 740,000 people participated Tuesday’s demonstrations – and unions put the figure at 2 million – making the protests significantly smaller than the nationwide mobilisation last Thursday when 1.09 million protested nationwide, according to the government. There were also significantly fewer violent clashes reported. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20230328-live-french-anti-pension-reform-protesters-stage-tenth-day-of-strikes

USA

Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists:
– Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation.
– New York, California and Massachusetts are among states where pro-labor forces are now pushing proposals that, if approved, would boost minimum wages to $20 or more in the coming years. Inflation has meant that something that cost $15 in 2012 — when labor activists adopted the “Fight for $15″ slogan in a push for wage hikes — would probably cost almost $20 today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But opponents to the wage hikes say they can be detrimental to small businesses, which already took a major hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-28/push-in-states-for-20-minimum-wage-as-inflation-persists.html

HEALTH

Health alert in Europe due to the presence of carcinogenic and genotoxic nitrosamines in various foods: {Translation}
– The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has assessed the risk to public health associated with the presence of nitrosamines in certain foods and has issued a notice that there are ten nitrosamines present in such foods that may be carcinogenic. and genotoxic, since they can damage DNA. These are compounds that can form in food during its preparation or transformation and that undoubtedly pose a major public health problem.
– “Our assessment concludes that the level of exposure to nitrosamines in food poses a health problem for all age groups of the EU population,” said Dr Dieter Schrenk, Chairman of the Technical Committee on Contaminants of the Food chain. Likewise, the expert added that “based on animal studies, we consider that the incidence of liver tumors in rodents is the most harmful effect on health.”
– In what foods have they been detected? “To ensure a high level of consumer protection, in our risk assessment we developed the worst case scenario. We assumed that all nitrosamines in food had the same potential to cause cancer in people as the most harmful nitrosamine, although this It’s unlikely,” says Dr. Schrenk.
– These compounds have been detected in cured meat products, processed fish, cocoa, beer, and other alcoholic beverages . “The most important food group contributing to nitrosamine exposure is meat and meat products,” they warn. Likewise, these substances may be present in other products such as “processed vegetables, cereals, milk and dairy products, or fermented foods, in brine or spices.”
– And what will happen now? After this review, the EFSA opinion will be shared with the European Commission to discuss with the authorities of each country the necessary risk management measures. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5113878/0/alerta-sanitaria-europa-presencia-nitrosaminas-cancerigenas-genotoxicas-alimentos/

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Busted- organization that trafficked and altered medicines & supplements: {Translation, summary}
– Agents of the National Police have dismantled in the provinces of Alicante, Badajoz, Cadiz, Granada, Malaga, Tarragona and Toledo an organisation allegedly dedicated to drug trafficking and the alteration of the composition of nutritional products, some of which were marketed under brands created especially for this purpose. More than eight tonnes of nutritional products and nearly 400 kilograms of illegal medicines were seized. In addition, an illegal medicines laboratory has been dismantled and a legal laboratory has been closed due to serious health deficiencies. A total of 24 people have been arrested. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the state health and nutrition authorities, as well as those of the autonomous communities in which the operation took place.
– During the police operation, 24 people were arrested, ten of them in the province of Malaga, seven in Cadiz, four in Toledo and one each in Alicante, Badajoz and Tarragona. In addition, 37 searches or inspections were carried out in the same provinces. In total, the agents have proceeded to the intervention of more than 2,500,000 doses of illegal medicinal products (approximately 400 kg), tons of sports supplementation products immobilised for consumer fraud, 390,000 euros in cash, 690,000 euros blocked in bank accounts, 24,000 euros in different cryptocurrencies, four vehicles seized, 53 vehicles immobilised and 25 properties immobilised. The total assets of the investigated persons amounting to approximately 7,500,000 euros have been uncovered. The detainees are charged with an offence against public health, membership of a criminal organisation, offences against consumers and forgery of documents. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/desarticulada-organizacion-medicamentos-parte-actividad-granada/

FINANCIAL

New mortgages in Spain cost six percent more than in 2021:
– According to the latest data from the Real Estate Registry Statistics yearbook of the College of Registrars, the average mortgage payments from new loans have risen by 5.8 percent in the last year, to stand at €646.7, the highest annual average since 2009, in which the average bill amounted to €671. This figure means that Spaniards are now having to pay just over 30 percent of their average gross salary on mortgage bills, a threshold that is far exceeded in Madrid and the Balearic Islands.
– Last year the real estate market reached figures not seen in the last twelve years with a total of 463,463 mortgage loans given out, 11.6 percent more than the previous year. The average amount of these loans rose by 4.7 percent to €145,190, the highest amount recorded since mid-2008.
– Not only has the price of housing risen – property became more expensive on average in 2022 by 6.7 percent to €1,944 per square metre – but interest rates have also grown intensely. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230327/new-mortgages-in-spain-cost-six-percent-more-than-in-2021

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DigameXtra No. 2504 Tuesday March 28th, 2023

On March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By Naythan

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Are you a past Round Tabler?:
Did you know that you can continue the same Round Table fun and fellowship here in the Axarquia and the wider area East of Malaga city?
41 Club Nerja has members from nine different countries and enjoys many exciting activities and meetings.
As a respected Club we are able to make group bookings which means many of our trips are just for us!
Would you like to tour the Caves of Nerja at night in a small group with a personal guide? How about a 4×4 Jeep Safari in the National Park, or a private group sail in a catamaran? What about a fabulous theatrical walking tour of Velez Malaga or a visit to the historic mountain town of Comares?
If you like to get out and about and enjoy the fabulous scenery and the wonderful heritage of this beautiful part of Spain then come and join us and have some great Round Table fun along the way! Simply get in touch with us, in any of the ways detailed below. We’d love to hear from you.
Some of our ex Round Table members live in the area, some visit regularly and some just a few times a year so we have regular activities, but are also a drop in club for some.
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com, phone Steve on
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Dukes Sunday Lunch:
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Dukes Bar, Av. Garcia Penalver BLQ 79, Torrox-Costa 29793

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Concert by ‘Tribute Jazz Quartet’: Wed, 19 April, 7pm
Centro de Arte, Velez Malaga.

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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Peunte Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Preloved Ercol Welsh dresser Beige & Natural. Waxed New bronze handles Measurements 122 x 47 x 160 cms. Price 295€
– Preloved castillan locker Natural & yute. Measurements 61 x 36.50 x 82cms. Price 95€
– Occasional bedroom chair painted yute colour with new seat cushion. Price €45
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For Sale: BMAX B3 Mini PC
Brand New, Upgraded & Set Up, Fast & Powerful
Win 11 Pro v22H2
Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
RAM 8Gb + M2/SSD 256Gb (system) + Pro-Grade 256Gb SDcard (data)
Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth 5.
4x USB3, 2x HDMI, Ethernet, audio mini plug, card reader
Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large display supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter.
€280 cash. Includes new USB cable UK Logitech keyboard & HP mouse.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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SPAIN

The forest fire restarts strongly in Castellón and forces the evacuation of three more villages: {Translation, summary}
– The flames have restarted strongly this Monday and the fire remains uncontrolled on the Castellón front. Emergencies of the Generalitat has ordered the preventive evacuation of the small villages of Torralba del Pinar, Pavías and Higueras this afternoon. In total, there are only about 80 inhabitants. In addition, the population of Caudiel (650 people registered) has been confined to their homes to avoid the damage caused by the intense smoke that is flying over the area.
Source, Spanish: https://elpais.com/espana/comunidad-valenciana/2023-03-27/los-trabajos-de-extincion-frenan-el-incendio-de-castellon-y-teruel-a-las-puertas-del-parque-natural-de-sierra-de-espadan.html

UK

Scotland politics- Humza Yousaf selected as new first minister, succeeding Nicola Sturgeon: The 37-year-old son of South Asian immigrants is set to become the first person of colour to serve as Scotland’s first minister, the first Muslim, and the youngest person to hold the office. Yousaf, currently Scotland’s health minister, beat two other Scottish lawmakers in a controversial contest to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who unexpectedly stepped down last month after eight years as leader. Yousaf, who is due to be confirmed as first minister by lawmakers in the Scottish Parliament Holyrood on Tuesday, faces the challenge of uniting his fractured Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) and re-energising its campaign for independence. Photo: Wikipedia.
Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/27/scotland-politics-humza-yousaf-selected-as-new-first-minister-succeeding-nicola-sturgeon

EUROPE

NATO- Hungarian Parliament ratifies Finland’s membership: {Translation, summary}
– The Hungarian Parliament, dominated by the party of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ratified Finland’s membership of NATO on Monday March 27 after months of procrastination, bringing the Nordic country a little closer to the Atlantic Alliance. A large majority of MPs (182 out of the 199 seats) approved Helsinki’s entry into NATO, while the case of Sweden will be discussed “later”. Among the 30 members of the organization, 28 countries (United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany) have already ratified the membership of the two countries. Finland had applied to join the Alliance at the same time as Sweden, last May, as a direct result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland, subject to forced neutrality by Moscow after its war with the Soviet Union during the Second World War, shares the longest European border (1340 km) with Russia, behind Ukraine.
– Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave the green light for Finland in mid-March. The vote in Parliament could take place shortly. The situation is more delicate for its Swedish neighbour, which still faces objections from Ankara. Source, French: https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/otan-le-parlement-hongrois-ratifie-l-adhesion-de-la-finlande-20230327

SPACE

Chinese Moon Mission Finds a Potential Water Reservoir of 270,000 million tons in Lunar Soil:
– In recent years, several robotic missions and ground-based telescopes have confirmed that the Moon continues to store water. And not droplets, but tons in the form of ice. Much of it is in the perpetual shadow areas of the poles, where the sun never reaches.
– However, now researchers studying lunar soil samples from China’s Chang’e-5 mission believe they may have found a water reservoir on Earth’s arid satellite. The evidence comes from beads of impact glass collected by the Chang’e 5 lander, which arrived on the Moon in December 2020 and sent lunar samples back to Earth the same month. In the new paper, a team of researchers posit that glass beads in the lunar soil formed by asteroid impacts give rise to solar wind-derived water. The water present in the glass beads diffuses throughout the lunar surface.
– “These findings indicate that the impact glasses on the surface of the Moon and other airless bodies in the solar system are capable of storing solar wind-derived water and releasing it into space,” said Hu Sen, a planetary scientist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in the release.
Full article quoted: https://gizmodo.com/water-on-the-moon-chang-e-5-china-impact-glass-soil-1850268186
Academic journal source article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-023-01159-6

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DigameXtra No. 2503 Monday March 27th, 2023

On March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We also have a selection of DVDs/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices.
***Trips***
April
– 11th. Table Top & Cake Sale at La Vega Restaurant. Do you have something to sell? Sale opens at 12.15
– 21st. El Chorro by train and then lunch at the Lakes €21.50pp includes coach and train but not lunch. Menu of the day is €12 but plenty of choice on their extensive menu. Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 11.30 TBC Depart Malaga Renfe at 13.24.
May
– 5th. Coronation Celebrations with a Hog Roast at La Vega Restaurant and Bar. Join us in celebrating King Charles Coronation with live music, €12pp
– 12th. Mini Golf Day. Join us for a fun packed day at La Herradura playing mini golf, boules and lots of other activities. €27 pp includes coach fare and a day out at La Herradura Mini Golf. All equipment provided and pick ups to include the BP Garage at Torrox and Maro.
– 17th – 20th. Jerez. We will be staying at the 4* Hipotel Sherry Park in the centre of Jerez for 3 nights, 4 day break. The price includes:
Hotel accommodation on a half board basis
*A guided tour in English of the old city
*A visit to the Royal Andalusian Horse Show
*A visit to Sandemans Bodega
*Guided visit to the Yeguada de la Cartuja stud farm to see the fabulous Carthusian Spanish horses
You will have plenty of free time to explore Jerez, visit the famous Clock Museum, have a wander in the covered market, stop off for a tapa or two at some of the little bars tucked away in the charming side streets. €335 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Single supplement €440. Deposit €100 non refundable unless we cancel when you will be refunded in full. It is advisable to take out Travel Insurance
June
– 2nd. Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 22nd. Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. Price €25pp includes guided tour, coach and drivers gratuity.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

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Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche, Paseo Maritimo: Lecture Series & Events:
– On Monday, March 27th at Bio Beach at 11 am: History Presentation. Join the U3A History, under the leadership of Susan Harrison. Chris Sherwood will present: An Industrial Revolution in Spain. The four sections of his talk will attempt to give a thorough and detailed insight into Spain’s Industrial past and present. Plus, Sue will offer a Timeline for the Islamic Invasion part 3: The Umayyad Dynasty; Rise and Fall. Join us for an informative morning!
– On Wed. April 12th at 11 am: The U3A-Bio Beach Wed. Lectures Series. Speaker Norma K. presents “America the Beautiful” through the lens of their National Parks. If you like amazing photography and breathtaking vistas and colors, you’ll be enchanted. To name a few, we’ll visit sites in Arizona & Utah, California with their stunning Sequoias, Colorado, Montana and even Hawai’i. Please join us for a visually thrilling frolic with our Power Point Presentation if you like to see a few Hoodoos. What are Hoodoos do I hear you say? Mystery until then!
For more information on the U3A programs, contact norma2kk@aol.com
– Art Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings and Objects. Local artist Coby Bloemsma is exhibiting her latest work (pic on right) in the restaurant of Bio Beach Club. Semi-abstract in style, Coby’s paintings often have the human figure as subject. She uses acrylics and mixed-media. Her objects and sculptures are made from recycled materials. The exhibition is on until April 2023 and open during the opening hours of the restaurant. Closed on Tuesdays. Website: www.cobybloemsma.com

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Updated with coach info: A day out in Granada
Choir concert in Granada next Saturday 1st April.
II Festival Of Choral Singing “Millencuentros. “Coro Aurum”, is an amalgamation of members from sister choirs (Coral Coraxalia de Vélez-Málaga, Coral Villa de Salobreña, Coro Ciudad de Almuñecar and Taller Coral de La Zubia). They will unite with “Coro Averroes de la Universidad de Córdoba” (Córdoba) for their first and special concert in the city of Granada at the Manuel de Falla Auditorium.
– There will be a coach departing Vélez-Málaga at 11.30 a.m., stopping at Torrox BP station, and Almuñecar, which means you can enjoy a day in Granada before the concert at 7.30 pm, and then a coach back in the evening (small fee for the coach). To reserve tickets (16.50 euros) and for more information, contact Natalie on 657951755 or 689111352 (Whatsapp).

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Spanish ITF Tae Kwon Do Promotion Championship: The Palacio San Miguel in Torremolinos will host the national competition on May 5, 6 and 7 and will bring together more than 500 athletes from all over the country. Photo: itf-tkd.

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Wanted, 2 services: Gardener & Painter
– Part time knowledgable gardener wanted 4 hours every other week to manage medium sized garden.
– Experienced painter to paint large exterior wall. About 5 metres at highest point.
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For Sale: Very comfy sofa and matching chair. €100. Traditional English style with removable fitted covers for washing. Buyer collects but we may be able to help with transport. Tom, Competa campo, easy access.
Email: jotom20042004@yahoo.com. Phone 618362356

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For Sale: Callaway golf clubs. Full set of irons plus Big Bertha driver
and 3, 5, 7 Taylor Made woods. Bag and putters included all you need to play. €130 the lot, call or Whats App 642186590. Ken. Rubite.

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Wanted: Garden/terrace furniture. I am looking for a table for 4-6 people and chairs in good condition. Preferably wood or aluminum and no plastic. Please contact Kaat (Torre del Mar): kaat.opdenacker@gmail.com

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SPAIN

President Sánchez advocates for a Socialist International group with global weight and based on progressive policies: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Socialist International, Pedro Sánchez, has called for a Socialist International Group (SI) that is a global point of reference for the thought and action of progressive policies. This is what Sánchez said this Sunday before the Latin American and Caribbean Committee of the SI held in Santo Domingo
– He assured that the work this weekend of both the Committee and the Forum with progressive governments and Ibero-American leaders would become a starting point “in the common desire that unites us: a renewed Socialist International with global weight. It must be capable of transmitting, in the great global conversation, a more lively ideology that represents the majorities (?) and is more necessary than ever (??), like our movement (???)“, he concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-aboga-internacional-socialista-peso-global-basada-politicas-progresistas-20230326210937.html

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28-M Election News: Spokesperson for Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, lists the “Barbarities” of the Sánchez government: {Translation, summary}
– The PP (conservative, Christian-democratic) would win the general elections, with 32.4 percent and up to 143 seats, and would add an absolute majority with Vox (conservative right). The collapse of United We Can (democratic socialist) leaves the socialist PSOE without options to reach a majority to govern.
– If the general elections were held at this time, there would be political change in Spain. The PP would win at the polls, would add an absolute majority with Vox and Alberto Núñez Feijóo would be, foreseeably, president of the Government, according to the latest GAD3 barometer for ABC. The PSOE would run out of options, weighed down by the collapse of its government partner, United We Can, despite the transfer of votes that occurs between the two.
– In the recent debate on the motion of censure, the spokesperson for Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, dedicated part of her speech to recounting all the “barbarities”, as she described them, of the Sánchez government. Due to a matter of space, not all of them can be reproduced here, but these are some that he highlighted: the law of ‘only yes is yes’, the Trans law, the suppression of the crime of sedition, the reduction of embezzlement, the approach of one hundred per hundred of ETA prisoners to the Basque Country for a pact with Bildu, the pact with Otegi of the Historical Memory Law, the pardon for the pro-independence coup leaders, the increasing price of the shopping basket, the ERE case, the Tito Berni case , the use of institutions in a partisan manner, the barometers of the CIS of Tezanos, “cry out against prostitution, but keep quiet and protect their deputies when they go to the brothels with the money from bribes”, “treat, from the Government, to men and boys in this country as potential rapists and abusers”, spending 250 million euros on trains that do not fit through the tunnels and “hide this botch for a year”, flipping Spain’s position with respect to the Sahara… The list was much longer and continues to grow. It can now be added, for example, the resignation of the director of the Civil Guard after her husband was accused of corruption. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/bloques-derecha-izquierda-mantienen-estables-ante-28m-20230326175902-nt.html

SAYALONGA

Sayalonga launches a beautification contest in which it rewards the most beautiful facades of the urban area: {Translation, summary}
– The photographs of the participants, whose registration is open until April 5 at the Morisco Museum, will be displayed in a Facebook album of the City Council for voting. The winner will take 200 euros, 150 euros for second prize and 100 euros for third.
– The registration period is open and April 5 at 1:00 p.m. ends on Wednesday, Registrations will be made exclusively in person at the Morisco Museum (Plaza Federico García Lorca 3), from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., filling in the personal information and attaching a photocopy of the DNI or passport. All owners and residents of Sayalonga whose house is located in the urban area may participate .
– Once the registration period is over, an audiovisual technician will contact each participant to arrange the photo sessions of the facades, which will take place between Monday, April 10 and Friday, April 14 . is allowed Only one photograph per home , which will be taken by the audiovisual technician herself, and the photographed image must be from this spring. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/sayalonga-pone-en-marcha-un-concurso-de-embellecimiento-en-el-que-premia-a-las-fachadas-mas-bonitas-del-casco-urbano/

ANTEQUERA

Nomads of robbery- a gang that robbed Andalucian homes and warehouses falls in Antequera: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police have dismantled an itinerant criminal group in the municipality of Antequera, Malaga, specialising in the commission of burglaries in homes and warehouses. Five members have been arrested, three men and two women, aged between 42 and 25, as suspects in the crimes of belonging to a criminal group and crimes against property.
– The detainees used rented vehicles for their movements and took extreme security measures to make police investigation more difficult. This group carried out illicit activities of the same characteristics in different parts of Andalusia, focusing on the border area between Malaga, Seville and Cordoba, according to the National Police in a statement. Those under investigation were assigned different roles within the organisation, on the one hand those in charge of recognising the place to choose the targets, also those commissioned to know the security measures and possible access routes, and, finally, those responsible for perpetrating the robberies.
– All of those arrested have previous convictions for crimes against property, one of them having been arrested up to forty times. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1230917/nomadas-del-robo-cae-en-antequera-una-banda-que-robaba-en-domicilios-y-naves-andaluces/

UK

UK driving licence deal: How to exchange yours for a Spanish one: {Source: The Local.es, thanks for compiling this info as a public service!}
– Spain’s Interior Ministry confirmed on Tuesday March 14th that the UK-Spain driving licence deal had been approved and that those with UK licences could be back on the road from Thursday March 16th, while they wait to exchange it. From March 16th 2023 onwards, holders of a valid and current driving licence issued by either Spain or the UK may request to exchange it, depending on their residency, without being subject to any additional requirement such as a practical or theory test. In order to make the process easier, the provincial traffic headquarters has granted a period of six months, during which British citizens can drive in Spain with their original permit while they undergo the process of exchanging it.
***The Process***
– Driving licenses for residents in Spain that have been issued in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland can be exchanged for an equivalent Spanish licence, only when a set of specific requirements has been met. These are:
*The driving license cannot be exchanged if you obtained it in your country of origin while you are already a legal resident in Spain.
*It will also not be exchangeable if you have obtained the permit after signing up as a legal resident in Spain.
*You will still be able to exchange your licence, even if your permit has expired after you entered Spain.
*Driving licences issued by the UK and Northern Ireland authorities will be valid for driving in Spain for a period of six months from March 16th.
– The British Embassy in Spain has reminded UK residents in Spain that “If you don’t exchange within the six-month window, you won’t be able to drive in Spain anymore using your UK licence, but you will still be able to exchange your licence after that time without taking the Spanish test”.
– Step 1: Take your psicotécnico test
The ‘psicotécnico’ is a medical exam in Spain that tests both your physical and mental abilities to assess whether you can safely carry out certain tasks, such as driving a car. Everyone in Spain needs to get one of these when they renew or get a new licence.
Remember that you must take this test before you make your appointment to exchange your licence. You must have taken the test within three months of applying for the exchange. If it is older than this, you will have to take it again.
– Step 2: Getting an appointment
The next thing you need to do is get an appointment with a Jefatura or Oficina de Trafico to do the exchange. You can request an appointment online here (https://sedeclave.dgt.gob.es/WEB_NCIT_CONSULTA/solicitarCita.faces) or by calling 060. If doing it online, you will first select your city from the dropdown menu and then select Trámites de Oficina.
– Next, click ‘continuar’ on the Área: Conductores / Vehículos / Sanciones. This will bring up a page where you will have to fill out all your personal details such as NIE/TIE number, name and e-mail address. Once complete, click on ‘Solicitar’ and this will give you your appointment day and time. Be aware that because of the number of applicants, it may not be able to get an appointment in all cities right away, but keep trying at different times of the day.
– What do I need to take with me to the appointment?
*A completed application form which you can find on the DGT website here (https://sede.dgt.gob.es/es/permisos-de-conducir/canje-permisos/canje-permisos-extranjeros/canje-permisos-con-convenio/index_UK.shtml), including a declaration to say you have the right to drive motor vehicles and mopeds, haven’t been restricted and that you do not hold another EU or EEA licence of the same class as the one requested or that has been restricted, suspended or annulled.
*ID cards such as your NIE or TIE, residence card, or valid passport. Proof of residence such as your original residence card or certificate of registration in the EU citizen registry and any other document requested by the office where the exchange request is processed.
*Your permit verification code: Before the day of the appointment, you must access the following web pages to obtain your permit verification code. If your permit has been issued by the UK (DVLA), you can find it here (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence). If it was issued in Northern Ireland (DVA), you can find it here (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/view-or-share-your-driving-licence-information).
*The results of your ‘psicotécnico’ test, issued by an authorised Driver Recognition Centre.
*Proof of payment of having paid the fee. This costs a total of €28,87.
*A current original photograph, measuring 32 x26 mm. It must be in color and with a plain background. The same rules as your passport photo apply such as not wearing dark glasses or a hat.
– Remember that while your application for the exchange is being processed, your original permit will be taken away and a provisional permit will be issued to you until the new Spanish one is ready. This will be valid for three months.
– How long will it take?
According to the DGT website, it will take approximately a month and a half after your appointment until you are issued your final Spanish licence. You don’t have to worry about making another appointment and going to your nearest office to collect it, it will simply be sent to your home address. You can check online to see the processing status of your permit. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20230316/uk-driving-licence-deal-how-to-exchange-your-licence-for-a-spanish-one

EUROPE

Deutsche Bahn cancels all long-distance trains on Monday, some German airports cancel flights:
– German rail operator Deutsche Bahn on Thursday announced that no long-distance trains would operate on Monday due to nationwide transport strikes.
– After the union announcements, Germany’s busiest airport, Frankfurt Airport, said it was canceling all regular air traffic next Monday.
“All tasks that enable full flight operations” are suspended due to the strike,” the airport’s operating company Fraport announced. Munich Airport, the country’s second-busiest hub, said there would be no passenger flights at all on Sunday and Monday. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-deutsche-bahn-cancels-all-long-distance-trains-on-monday/a-65097310

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EU bends to Germany’s demands, proposes separate e-fuels category in 2035 combustion ban: According to a draft proposal recently seen by the media, the European Commission has reportedly added an amendment to its 2035 combustion vehicle ban that allows for the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after the expiry, as long as they run entirely on climate-neutral e-fuels. Full article: https://electrek.co/2023/03/21/eu-germany-demands-proposes-e-fuels-category-2035-combustion-ban/

PRODUCT ALERT

UK public warned not to eat Baronet semi-soft cheeses after listeria death: One person in the UK has died in a listeria outbreak, public health bodies have revealed, as they warned consumers not to eat Baronet semi-soft cheeses because of contamination discovered at exceptionally high levels in some products. An alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), updated on Monday, said the Old Cheese Room, a Wiltshire-based manufacturer, had extended its recall of Baronet, Baby Baronet and Mini Baronet soft cheeses because listeria had been found in some batches. These include pack sizes of 1kg, 270g and 200g, with best before dates of 21 and 22 March, and 4, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 18 April. “Baronet cheese is sold in both small individual rounds and as 1kg wheels. The cheeses are sometimes served sliced from a deli counter, so it may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product,” the agencies said. “If in doubt, consumers are advised to contact the retailer they bought their cheese from to find out if the Baronet cheese they have purchased is from the batches affected and in the meantime to not eat the product.” Photo: Old Cheese Room. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/24/dies-uk-eating-cheese-contaminated-listeria-baronet

SPORTS

Football News- Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0 in Euro qualifier: Spain’s late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in their first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday as they got off to a promising start under new manager Luis de la Fuente. Full article & photo credit: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/joselu-double-helps-spain-3-0-win-over-norway-euro-qualifier-2023-03-25/

OTHER

Western Woke Publishers Adopt Maoist Tactics – Back To Burning Books? – Agatha Christie’s publishing house rewrites some of her books to adapt them to “new sensibilities”, eliminates entire passages in attempt to erase history & culture – Roald Dahl & Ian Fleming get same treatment:
– A commission of “sensitive readers” chosen by HarperCollins removes and modifies ethnic references and physical descriptions from the novels of Inspector Poirot and Miss Marple. Agatha Christie’s novels are being rewritten by her publisher, HarperCollins, to suit “modern sensibilities,” the British newspaper The Telegraph revealed on Sunday. Ethnic references, insults and what could be considered offensive language will be removed from the books containing the Inspector Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries.
– In this way, the mystery writer’s work will pass through a sieve similar to the one that Roald Dahl’s books or the James Bond adventures written by Ian Fleming have already been subjected to. The “rewriting” of Roald Dahl’s texts sparked global outrage and suspicions about its legality. For now, it has been reported that entire passages have been removed or rewritten from the books starring Poirot and Miss Marple, works written between the twenties and seventies of the last century.
Full article: https://newsrnd.com/life/2023-03-26-agatha-christie-s-publishing-house-rewrites-some-of-her-books-to-adapt-them-to-%22new-sensibilities%22.rJerbO4Axh.html

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DigameXtra No. 2502 WEEKEND EDITION Friday March 24th, 2023

On March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 By Naythan

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When does the time change in March 2023?: The time change will take place in the early hours of Sunday, 26 March 2023, when the hands of the clock will have to be moved forward by one hour, so that 02:00 hours will become 03:00 hours (official peninsular time).

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organization that helps local charities along with the Personnel Recovery Centre and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to our events, and military service or association is not required.
Chairman Eddie Bowe + 34 711 052 499
Please contact Kim Bowe at Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com if you need information on the Royal British Legion.
Upcoming Events:
Mar
-Friday 31st Lunch at La Herradura
Apr
-Tuesday 11th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox
-Saturday 22nd. April Masquerade Ball, black tie – contact Kim @ Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com for tickets NOW.
-Sunday 23rd. TBC St George’s Day at the Chapel Bar Nerja
-Thursday 27th. Lunch at Al Andalus Maro
May
-Friday 5th. Lunch at La Herradura
-Tuesday 16th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox
-Thursday 25th. Lunch at Al Andulus Maro
All events must be booked through our Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
Please visit us on our Facebook page.
or visit our website at: https://rblnerja.com/

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Trapiche Market: We are open this Tuesday and every Tuesday.
09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164
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Bernd Bernado Plays at “Scirocco”: Fri, 24 March 2023 from 8pm
Live Music (JJ Cale, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Kinks, Folk, Country) + Open Mic. Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713 Alcaucín
Map & contact: http://scirocco.montealegre.eu/location-contact/

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Weekend of activities in Torremolinos: 24 – 26 March
Torremolinos offers a multitude of activities for all types of audiences on ‘Resident Day’ and the ‘Spring Festival’. Events info and schedules, in English: https://newsinspain.es/costadelsol-uk/2023/03/23/weekend-of-activities-in-torremolinos/

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Algarrobo Spring Festival- Saturday 25/3, a day full of music:
The event will take place in La Escalerilla Park starting at 6:00 p.m. with performances by Longplay, Por Derecho, Noche Andaluza and DJ Marcos González.
The Algarrobo City Council has enabled a free bus service from the coast to the town so that visitors can enjoy the festival without taking the car. The bus will leave from the usual stops of Mezquitilla, Algarrobo Costa and Trayamar at 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. For the return, the scheduled times of this service are at 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

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The Blue Sky Duo: Sat, 25 March 3pm
Allioli Bar y Mas, Pl. San Roque, Jimera de Libar 29392 FB & Video Link

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Live Music by Juan Luis Pascual Sanchez: Sat, 25 March 2pm
La Viuda Seafood Restaurant
Av Andalucia 102, Algarrobo Costa
Come and enjoy with us in this Live show + lunch where you can choose the style of music that you love!
National and international repertoire of various styles, periods and languages- Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese. FB

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Pre-Easter Market: Fri, 31st March at The Asador, Puente Don Manuel 10am til 1.30pm

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Malaga’s VIII Bienal de Arte Flamenco: 29 Apr thru 27 May, 2023:
Schedule of events and ticket purchases at this website-
https://www.malagaenflamenco.com/bienal2023/home.asp
The Malaga Provincial Council will celebrate from April 29 to May 27, the VIII edition of the Flamenco Art Biennial with a program that includes 54 activities, 35 shows and nine premieres, in which great figures will also visit more than fifteen municipalities from the province. New cycles of conferences, an exhibition, and meetings sponsored by the SGAE stand out, among other activities. In the capital, the shows will stop at enclaves such as the Edgar Neville Auditorium of the Diputación, the Echegaray Theater, the Sala Theatro, as well as the cultural centers of the provincial institution such as La Térmica, the MVA, La Malagueta, the Folklore Center of Benagalbón and city museums such as the Picasso and the Carmen Thyssen.

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Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
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Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa:
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 6:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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MalagaLingo Presents- COWORKING Torrox Costa: Need a well equipped office for a few hours or a few days? Need to host a meeting in a convenient location with easy parking? We offer an affordable solution!
Located in Torrox Costa, just 30m from Iberostar Hotel.
3 meeting rooms with up to 12 persons capacity in one of them.
– Wifi
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For meetings, presentations, teaching lessons, workshops….
Contact information: maincontact01@gmail.com ; +34 679094740
COWORKING Torrox Costa – A new service offered by MalagaLingo. For Spanish School info contact Malagalingo Spanish School, Torrox Costa: malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493 ; FB Link

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Tentacions la Pepa Cafeteria: Torrox Costa BLQ 79 (west side). Near the bus station, around the corner from the laundry. Plates of the day, 6 to 8 choices from seafood/meat/chicken/rabbit, from €6. Examples: bacalao with sweet red pepper sauce, mixed fried fish, pork tenderloin with choriso-potatoes and egg, chicken fillet with whisky sauce, fish-of-the-day, fried sardines, calamari or anchovies, ajo conjeo (garlic rabbit) plus more on rotating menu. The best deal for a full meal on a budget! Also, full set menu. Closed Thursdays. Open from 1pm. FB

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Richi’s Pollo Asador Restaurant & mini-market- Torrox Costa: Rotisserie chicken, burgers and many dishes for sit down, or take-away. Need to feed a crowd on short notice? Come get a roast chicken or three, a few assorted family sized “racions” and a few loaves of fresh bread. No cooking, easy cleanup. Fresh local produce, baked goods, dried fruits, deli items, sweets and campo eggs in the mini-market. Open 8am – 6pm, closed Thursdays. Full menu and tapas plus Menu del Dia. Try the “flaming chorizo on a skewer” tapa for a spicy treat cooked in a ceramic pig mini bbq on the bar. Av Garcia Penalver BLQ 77, Torrox Costa (behind the library). Tel.951 38 90 73 ; FB Link

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– 4 wrought iron frames very heavy ideal project for someone Price 40€ for the four
– Castillan style hallway unit Natural wooden top. Beige color New bronze handles Measurements 85.50 x 37 x 73cms Price 95€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Used Kunft Microwave KMW1698, 1200w, with instruction book. 50 Euros. Richard, Arenas, or meet at Lidl Algarrobo Costa. Email: Richard.p.haughton@gmail.com

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Wanted: Single beds. I am looking for 2 single beds in good condition. Are you selling any? Please let me know. Clean single mattresses also wanted! Please contact Kaat (Torre del Mar)
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ANDALUCIA

The Almáchar, Cútar, Borge and Moclinejo bus company announces that it will stop providing service “due to losses”: {Translation}
– The concessionary company of the bus lines serving Almáchar, Borge, Cútar and Moclinejo informs the Junta de Andalucia that it will stop providing service “because it cannot cope with the losses it is suffering”. The company warned the regional administration last year that if they did not modify the conditions of the concession they would have to give them up because “the service is loss-making”.
– According to Cadena SER Axarquía, the mayors of the affected municipalities have requested an urgent meeting with the Andalucia regional transport delegate, Carmen Casero, to address this situation in view of the risk of their villages being left without service. The mayor of Almáchar, Antonio Yuste, has insisted that the solution lies in the incorporation of these villages into the Metropolitan Area of Málaga. “We have been demanding for many years that all these areas belong to the Metropolitan Transport Consortium, Area of Malaga,” explained Yuste. The mayor of Almáchar also mentioned the recent initiative, together with the other towns, to gain admission to the consortium. According to him, “the manager has announced that several villages are joining, although curiously the others are not being considered”. Antonio Yuste understands that inclusion in the consortium “would make this situation non-existent”.
– “We will continue to fight and continue this line of work so that Almáchar is not left without transport,” said Yuste about the measures that the town will take. The Junta de Andalucia has assured that the service will not be suspended. “We have been able to contact them and they have told us to calm down”, added the mayor, who clarified that “if this company resigns before the Junta, we don’t know what will happen and the uncertainty will increase”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-empresa-de-la-linea-de-autobus-de-almachar-cutar-borge-y-moclinejo-dejara-de-prestar-servicio-por-perdidas/

NERJA

Nerja Pool Closed Due To Fire: The Department of Sports informs that all activities at the swimming pool and the indoor pavilion of the Ciudad Deportiva have been suspended as a result of the fire that broke out this morning in the sauna and spa area of the sports facilities. “Fortunately the fire has been quickly controlled and we do not have to regret any personal damage or more material damage than that caused in the spa area”, the councilor assessed, thanking the speed and good work that the Firefighters have done, Civil Guard and Local Police who have participated in extinguishing the fire. Rivas has indicated that “once the review of the pool facilities and the covered pavilion is completed, we will resume activities” and has apologized for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/se-suspenden-las-actividades-en-el-pabellon-cubierto-de-la-ciudad-deportiva-por-un-incendio-en-la-zona-de-spa/

EUROPE

Headlines From Schengenvisainfo: Click to read article
– MEPs Agree on Facilitated Rules for Obtaining a Single EU Work & Residence Permit for Third-Country Citizens
– How Long Does It Take to Gain Citizenship by Naturalisation in Each EU Country
– Paris Olympics Need 45,000 Volunteers – Third–Country Citizens Can Apply Too But They Will Need Visas

SPORTS

World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in female world ranking events:
– World Athletics (track & field sports regulator) has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. The governing body’s president, Lord Coe, said no transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from 31 March. A working group will be set up to conduct further research into the transgender eligibility guidelines.
– Lord Coe added the decision was “guided by the overarching principle which is to protect the female category”. He noted that there are currently no transgender athletes competing internationally in the sport. “Decisions are always difficult when they involve conflicting needs and rights between different groups, but we continue to take the view that we must maintain fairness for female athletes above all other considerations,” said Lord Coe.
– The World Athletics Council also voted to reduce the amount of blood testosterone permitted for athletes with such as South Africa’s Caster Semenya. DSD is a group of rare conditions whereby a person’s hormones, genes and/or reproductive organs may be a mix of male and female characteristics. Some of those affected prefer the term “intersex”. DSD athletes will be required to reduce their blood testosterone level to below 2.5 nanomoles per litre, down from five, and must remain under this threshold for two years in order to compete internationally in the female category in any track and field event. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/65051900

TECH

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online:
– Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell. The highly detailed, sensational images have inundated Twitter and other platforms in recent days, amid news that Trump faces possible criminal charges and the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Putin.
– But neither visual is remotely real. The images — and scores of variations littering social media — were produced using increasingly sophisticated and widely accessible image generators powered by artificial intelligence. Misinformation experts warn the images are harbingers of a new reality: waves of fake photos and videos flooding social media after major news events and further muddying fact and fiction at crucial times for society. “It does add noise during crisis events. It also increases the cynicism level,” said Jevin West, a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle who focuses on the spread of misinformation. “You start to lose trust in the system and the information that you are getting.”
– With synthetic images becoming increasingly difficult to discern from the real thing, the best way to combat visual misinformation is better public awareness and education, experts say. “It’s just becoming so easy and it’s so cheap to make these images that we should do whatever we can to make the public aware of how good this technology has gotten,” West said.
– Arthur Holland Michel, a fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York who is focused on emerging technologies, said he worries the world isn’t ready for the impending deluge. He wonders how deepfakes involving ordinary people — harmful fake pictures of an ex-partner or a colleague, for example — will be regulated. “From a policy perspective, I’m not sure we’re prepared to deal with this scale of disinformation at every level of society,” Michel wrote in an email. “My sense is that it’s going to take an as-yet-unimagined technical breakthrough to definitively put a stop to this.” Full article: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/trump-arrested-putin-jailed-fake-ai-images-spread-online/
Note from Editor of Scripps News: Scripps policies on artificial intelligence prohibit Scripps journalists from using generative AI tools in their news reporting.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

Another Fake ChatGPT Chrome Browser Extension Caught Hijacking Facebook Accounts:
– Google has stepped in to remove a bogus Chrome browser extension from the official Web Store that masqueraded as OpenAI’s ChatGPT service to harvest Facebook session cookies and hijack the accounts. Installing the extension adds the promised functionality – i.e., enhancing search engines with ChatGPT – but it also stealthily activates the ability to capture Facebook-related cookies and exfiltrate it to a remote server in an encrypted manner. Once in possession of the victim’s cookies, the threat actor moves to seize control of the Facebook account, change the password, alter the profile name and picture, and even use it to disseminate extremist propaganda.
– The development makes it the second fake ChatGPT Chrome browser extension to be discovered in the wild. The other extension, which also functioned as a Facebook account stealer, was distributed via sponsored posts on the social media platform.
– If anything, the findings are yet another proof that cybercriminals are capable of swiftly adapting their campaigns to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT to distribute malware and stage opportunistic attacks. “For threat actors, the possibilities are endless — using your profile as a bot for comments, likes, and other promotional activities, or creating pages and advertisement accounts using your reputation and identity while promoting services that are both legitimate and probably mostly not,” Tal said. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/03/fake-chatgpt-chrome-browser-extension.html

Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. 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.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
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.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, Puente don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713.
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 665 62 63 42.
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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St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.stgeorgeschurchmalaga.org

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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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Informal Christian fellowship group in Torrox Pueblo:
Meeting on occasional Wednesday evenings.
For more information contact Kevin and Julie.
Email: Juliestares@hotmail.co.uk ; WhatsApp 44 7531856465

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services: Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
– Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday at 17.00. Tel: 952 543 334.
– St. Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
– Friday 31st March – Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time after the Mass.

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DigameXtra No. 2501 Thursday March 23rd, 2023

On March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 By Naythan

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Cool & Groovy: Will be strutting their stuff at Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Sunday afternoon 26th March from 2pm. The forecast is excellent so come and groove the afternoon away with us. Covers from Simon & Garfunkel to Madness on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, banjo and alto sax with 2 part harmonies. Always a fun afternoon.
Call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127 for your table.

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MOMA23 (Sixth Malaga Motorcycle Show):
March 24 to 26 at the Malaga Trade Fair and Conference Centre (FYCMA). MOMA will bring together all kinds of products and services related to motorbikes. The attending public will be able to see a wide variety of models for sale, as well as complementary products, while enjoying exhibitions, competitions, tests and rallies during those three days.
Address: Avenida Ortega y Gasset 201, Malaga, 29006.
MOMA will take place on Friday 24: from 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 25: from 11am to 8pm and Sunday 26: from 11am to 8pm. Tickets are €8.00 from the box office during the event. Children up to 10 years free.
Tel: +34-952-045 500
Info, English: https://www.showsbee.com/fairs/MOMA-Malaga.html
Info, Spanish: https://fycma.com/evento/moma-2023/

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Torrox Spanish History Group: Next meeting 3/4/23. The Torrox Spanish History Group (TSHG) meets on the first Monday of each month at the Bio Beach restaurant in El Morche. And thanks to Naythan and DigameXtra there were 22 people who turned up for our gathering in March. The next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd April, from 11:00 am.
The subject for the upcoming April meeting is, ‘The Moors in Spain (711-1495)’. Presentation will be made by member Nigel Partridge. Please come along and support him.
This group is open for anyone to attend who is interested in Spanish history. The meeting/s and talk/s are free of charge, with the only proviso that attendees purchase at least one drink whilst using the premises. For any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Email: keithrocksue AT gmail dot com
I look forward to seeing members and newcomers.

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Rincón de la Victoria Easter Performances: Sunday, March 26
– Opening the day at 1pm is the Rincón de la Victoria Music Band, with the `Lenten Concert´, a new repertoire with more than 15 procession marches.
– Following is the Sala Las Musas in La Cala del Moral, hosting the event `Pasión y Copla´, a theater/musical show in which, through the text and direction of Belén Caballero, the voice of the artist Raquel Framit, and images, there will be a walk through Holy Week in Malaga and each of the brotherhoods. “It is a unique, very emotional show, where story and voice merge to involve the viewer in every step of Holy Week in Malaga”, says Framit.

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Language Classes: Hello! I am offering my services to anyone who would like to learn Spanish or English (spoken, written, conversational). One to one or couple classes.
I am an English native who has lived in Spain from 3 years old and have 9 years of experience helping people of all ages with English and Spanish lessons.
Usually I do my lessons at a quiet cafe somewhere nice and relaxed.
If you prefer online lessons, I am available on Whatsapp video calls, Skype, Zoom…
I charge 12€ an hour for online and present lessons.
I’m located in Vélez Málaga. But can meet anywhere within reason. You can contact me by mobile 679714873 or by e-mail nancygoldsmith@hotmail.es
Feel free to ask questions and get some more information.
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My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Castillan drawer unit Multi color blues Waxed
Measurements 60 x 33 x 65cms Price 65€
– Lovely heavy wrought iron lamp table with marble top Measurements 45 x 36 x 67cms Price 35€
– 4 matching chairs with leopard print seat pads 120€
Contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Off-road buggy, bought new from China in 2020.
Very little use- maybe 100km at most.
250cc petrol engine- rated at up to 90kph.
Off-road tyres- virtually brand new.
Forward/reverse gears, CVT drive so fully automatic.
Electric key start, disk brakes, powerful electric winch.
100kg cargo load rating. Cargo area has drop-down sides and rear so can also be used as a flat bed.
Brilliant around the finca, a great tool for load carrying, logging,
brushcutting and all land maintenance. Carries my 80kg wood chipper with ease up and down the steep hill near my house.
Unfortunately my finca is not big enough to justify it so it spends most of its time in the garage.
I have all paperwork that came with it, but there is no homologation
number and without this it cannot get an ITV. According to the manager at Motril ITV centre a new homologation number can be obtained but I don’t know how to do that, so until then it can only be used on private land.
For sale at €4000 or very nearest offer.
(Can deliver if it will fit in my van.)
James (Otivar, near Almunecar), 698406137

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For Sale: Memory Foam Mattress Topper. 150cm x 200cm and 8mm thick good make and recently purchased, only slept on three times! Cost new 199 euros asking price 40 euros.
Sally, between Canillas de Aceituno and La Vinuela
671222595 or email sally.colourstat@gmail.com

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For Sale: IKEA Flintan style chair. In good condition, hardly used and more importantly already assembled! Currently selling for €99.99 on the IKEA website. Asking €45. Buyer collects.
Contact Steve in El Morche by WhatsApp or telephone on 620056188.

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For Sale: 2 x gas bombonas, Cepsa type. One nearly empty €10 and one full and unused €25. Contact Annie / Adrian, Caleta de Velez on 608811828 mobile or WhatsApp.
Email: lamplighters1152 at outlook dot com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Men’s Tony Lama cowboy boots direct from El Paso Texas size 9 & half, 50 euros
– Ladies leather boots size 37 make Dansi Spain, 25 euros
Maureen, torrox costa 711062955

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For Sale: Log splitter wedges €15 tel 646027621 Kath Torrox

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Wanted: Groin strain recovery referral. Male, keen golfer has suffered for the last 5 months with a groin strain, which has now made playing golf impossible. Is there anyone out there who can recommend a groin strain treatment/specialist/clinic?
Thanking you in anticipation. Roy. Torre del Mar but quite happy to travel.
Tel or WhatsApp; 682890361
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Recommendation for Sushi Yasaka Japanese Restaurant: The service is fast and the menu is big, not just sushi. Everything we tried was impressive. If you are in Malaga for theatre or a show, start or end your evening here. Open until 23:30. Address Calle Gustavo Pittaluga 14, Malaga 29010
See menu with photos & contact info: https://sushiyasaka.es/shop
Hayden, Malaga, hgreston2001@gmail.com ; Photo is salmon and mango uramaki

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Congress Rejects Motion of No Confidence: {Translation, summary}
– Vox’s second motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, led by the economist Ramón Tamames, failed this Wednesday in Congress.
– The president of Congress, Meritxell Batet, has announced that Vox’s initiative has failed after receiving 201 negative votes, 91 abstentions, including those of the PP, and 53 positive votes corresponding to the 52 deputies of the Vox parliamentary group and the deputy of the Mixed Group Pablo Cambronero, a former Ciudadanos deputy. “I voted yes to the motion of no confidence sponsored by Ramón Tamames. I was guided by the respect I have for a person who believes in a different kind of politics and who was an engineer of our democracy. I also have 1260 reasons (initiatives) to censure Sánchez Castejón and want elections,” Cambronero said on his Twitter account.
– Vox leader Santiago Abascal said he was “satisfied” with the result, even though the motion did not go through. “Once again, we have exposed one of the worst governments in our history,” he told reporters. “We knew what the outcome (of the vote) would be but above all we were satisfied with the debate, we wanted this government to be exposed and it was,” Abascal added. Meanwhile, Sanchez used the opportunity to pat himself on the back and cast a few more insults at his detractors before dashing off to prepare for his visit to China next week following a formal invitation by President Xi Jinping, as the Asian country seeks to position itself as a mediator in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/Congreso-rechazara-mocion-censura-Vox-Tamames-video_0_1776724344.html
Additional references, English: https://www.dw.com/en/spains-pm-sanchez-survives-no-confidence-vote/a-65083468 & https://www.reuters.com/world/spains-pm-sanchez-go-state-visit-china-2023-03-22/

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The Bank of Spain raises its CPI forecast for food by more than 4 points for 2023, up to 12.2%: {Translation, summary}
– The Bank of Spain has revised upwards its average inflation forecast for food for 2023, from the 7.8% forecast last December to the 12.2% estimated now, as explained by the General Director of Economy and Statistics of the Bank of Spain, Ángel Gavilán. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-banco-espana-eleva-mas-puntos-prevision-ipc-alimentos-2023-122-20230322140143.html

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María Gámez resigns as Director General of Spain’s Guardia Civil amid ‘barracks case’ scandal: María Gámez, who has been head of the Guardia Civil since January 2020, tendered her resignation today (Wednesday, 22 March) amid the ‘barracks case’ scandal, which affects several commanders of the force for alleged corruption related to works in several barracks, and a police investigation into her husband’s company for a subsidised item. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/maria-gamez-resigns-director-general-guardia-civil-20230322155317-nt.html

FRIGILIANA

Frigiliana approves the remunicipalisation of the water and sewage service in the hands of Aqualia: {Translation, summary}
– The Frigiliana Town Council has approved the acquisition of the drinking water supply and sewerage services from the company Aqualia. The agreement was passed by majority vote with the votes of the PSOE and Por Mi Pueblo and the abstention of one of the PP councillors, as the second councillor from the popular municipal group did not attend the session, nor did the two AxSí councillors. In this way, the council wants to “remunicipalise the service in the general interest and because we believe we have the capacity to manage it”, as stated by the mayor of Frigiliana, the socialist Alejandro Herrero. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-frigiliana-aprueba-la-remunicipalizacion-del-servicio-de-agua-potable-y-alcantarillado/

GRANADA

Medieval Market returns Maracena to the Middle Ages, opens on Friday of Sorrows: {Translation}
– One of the great events that every year brings together in Maracena a large number of locals and visitors is the Medieval Market. This year marks its tenth edition, and the town will once again be transported back to the Middle Ages from Friday of Sorrows to Palm Sunday. Three days to enjoy various exhibitions, parades and shows in the centre of Maracena.
– Jesters, goblins and acrobats will mingle among the parades and workshops organised to give the town a medieval atmosphere. As a novelty there will be a Viking camp where there will be Viking fencing workshops, as well as archery tournaments, combat exhibitions with historical replicas and a Viking shield wall formation. Also new will be an exhibition of blacksmithing with a demonstration workshop and a puppet show with more than 50 puppet strings. There will also be circus, mask-making, pottery and magic wand workshops, acrobatic fabric exhibitions, fire shows, street theatre and a large children’s play area with skill and ingenuity tables. “There will be an exhibition of our belly dance workshop,” said the Councillor for Culture, Fran Yeste.
– Apart from the street entertainment and historical re-enactment, more than fifty craft, food and restaurant stalls will be set up in the streets and squares around the Town Hall. Specifically in Plaza Sor María Luisa, Calle Fundación Rojas and Plaza Tartessos, extending as far as Calle Boabdil. This year there will be a concert by Rodríguez Celtic Band on Saturday at midday which “will boost the life of the shops and make the market more lively”, said Yeste.
– The official opening will be on Friday 31 March at 13:30 with a parade and itinerant folk music with minstrels. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/mercado-medieval-maracena-viernes-dolores/

TECH

Apple Music users are furious about ‘horrific’ data-leaking bug — is there a fix?:
– Not only are some Apple Music users seeing others’ playlists in their libraries, but there are also reports of playlists mysteriously missing songs (or adding tracks). In some cases, playlists completely vanished.
– It’s worth noting that this bug doesn’t seem to be affecting all Apple Music users — just a subset of subscribers. For those affected, you can potentially fix the issue by resetting the sync status between Apple Music and iCloud. Go to Settings (iOS) > Apple ID > iCloud > Show all. Navigate to Apple Music and toggle iCloud syncing off before turning it on again. Full article: https://www.laptopmag.com/news/apple-music-users-are-furious-about-horrific-data-leaking-bug-is-there-a-fix

FINANCIAL

Almost half of businesses in Spain have hiked prices in 2023, survey reveals: Nearly half of companies in Spain, 44 percent, have increased their prices from January to March 2023, and slightly more than half plan on doing so sometime before the end of the year, according to a new survey carried out by the Bank of Spain. A total of 15,000 companies took part in the survey. According to the banking supervisor, this is down to “an increase in inflationary tensions”.
– The rise in prices has been seen in all sectors, although it has occurred “with more intensity” in services such as information and communication and administrative services. Most companies say their production costs have risen above the prices at which they sell and believe their increases are justifiable. Specifically, seven out of ten companies state that their production costs continued to rise during the first quarter of 2023. Three out of four firms or 74 percent believe that labour costs will also increase in the coming months. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230322/almost-half-of-businesses-in-spain-raise-prices-during-first-quarter-of-2023

OTHER

Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ:
– Uganda’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.
– More than 30 African countries, including Uganda, already ban same-sex relations. The new law appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ), according to rights group Human Rights Watch.
– Supporters of the new law say it is needed to punish a broader array of LGBTQ activities, which they say threaten traditional values in the conservative and religious East African nation. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/uganda-passes-bill-banning-identifying-lgbtq-2023-03-21/

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DigameXtra No. 2500 Wednesday March 22nd, 2023

On March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 By Naythan

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“Kjell KÄPP Eriksson Spring Session with Buffet”: Sat, 25 March.
Bar Carisma, Torrox Pueblo.
Performing a selection of his own and not-his-own songs. Starts at 4 pm. Free entrance. Buffet at 6 pm, cost 18€ per person. Buffet booking: Carisma Bar +34620501026. Outdoor event (Indoor in case of cold weather).
Location: P.º las Moreras, Torrox Pueblo. Everyone welcome!

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Club Deportivo Playas de Torre del Mar proposes Easter Hiking Routes:
– Holy Tuesday 4/4. Bridge of El Saltillo. Canillas de Aceituno.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Distance: 9 kilometers.
Includes a guided tour of the town
– Holy Friday 7/4. Ruta de las Fuentes. Comares
Difficulty: Moderate.
Distance: 9 kilometers.
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar April coming events & Excursion Press Release:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours mornings only Wednesday and Friday 10.00 till 13.00 For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org
– We continue our regular activities: Spanish practice groups (limited numbers per group) Wednesday and Friday. Time 10.00 to 13.00.
– Our shop will be open Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Donations in good conditions are always welcome.
– Every Thursday. Spanglish. General conversation between Spanish and English friends. Time 16.30
– Every Friday. Coffee morning. Come and meet friends and relax in our beautiful garden. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
– The Centre will be closed except for a Church Service on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th Apri.
– Tuesday 25th April. Lecture. Talk on “The Forbidden City of Beijing Correlation on Traditional Medicine and the human being”by Stuart Lightbody. Time 11.00 to 12.30. Ticket price 4 Euros with a Friends card 5 Euros without, this includes tea or coffee and homemade cakes. Proceeds for fundraising.
– Thursday 27th April. Excursion to Quaryat Dillar Olive oil factory & Granada. Please come and join us on an informative and fun day out. We will make a 30-minute stop for a coffee along the way, arriving at the family owned Quaryat Dillar Olive oil factory which is at the foot of the Sierra Nevada’s at approximately 10.00. Here there will be a guided visit and a comprehensive explanation of the complete process of olive oil production in English. This will be followed by a tasting of their award winning olive oils. After the visit we will take the short journey to Granada where there will be free time to have lunch, visit the cathedral, etc. We will leave Granada at 18:00 for the return trip. Tickets available at the Centre price 38 Euros with a Friends card and 40 Euros without a card. Proceeds for fundraising. Departure times Torre del Mar (Bus station) 07.45, Caleta (Opposite the Vets) 07.55, Algarrobo (Lidl) 08.00.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Three cushions for europallets. 60 x 80 x 16 cm, 100 % cotton, very clean in beige, €35
– Folding chair for the beach, with compartment for drinks and thermo, very stable, €20
Can meet between Algarrobo and Torre. Michaela, Torre del Mar. MIC_Michel@web.de or whatsapp 0049 177 7294667

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For Sale: Under worktop refrigerator well used but still works. Used mainly as a drinks fridge. Freezer compartment. Missing glass shelf. 560mm wide x 600 mm deep x 850 mm high. Price €15. Adrian / Annie, Caleta de Velez. Buyer collects. 608811828 mobile or WhatsApp.
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COVID

Andalusia registers 841 cases of covid and twenty deaths in the last week: {Translation} 03/21/2023 13:58
– Andalucia recorded a total of 841 cases of coronavirus in the last week, a slight increase on the last wave, while the number of deaths rose to twenty, seven more than a week ago, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– Last week, three years after the declaration of the State of Alarm, 767 new cases of coronavirus and the deaths of 13 people were recorded.
– There are currently 135 people in Andalucia’s hospitals, the same as last week, while the number of people admitted to the ICU is 12, four more than in the last seven days.
– By provinces: in Almeria there are 5 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; Cadiz, 11 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU; Cordoba, 5 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU; Granada, 12 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; and Huelva, 9 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU.
– The province of Jaén has 21 hospitalisations, of which 5 in ICU; Málaga, 42 hospitalisations, of which 3 in ICU; and Sevilla, 30 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU.
– The incidence of infection in Andalucia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age has risen this past week to 39.42 per 100,000 inhabitants, almost six points more than a week ago and twelve points more than the last fortnight.
– In terms of vaccines, the Andalucia region has administered a total of 20,334,134 doses up to yesterday and a total of 7,486,213 Andalucia citizens have the full schedule while 7,642,332 have at least one dose. In addition, 1,542,374 people already have the second booster dose. 88.07 per cent of the population has the full regimen and 89.91 per cent have received at least the first dose.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1226662/andalucia-registra-841-casos-de-covid-y-veinte-fallecidos-en-ultima-semana/

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Admissions with Covid double in Malaga in one month:
{Translation} 21 March, 2023, 12:23h
– The number of Covid patients admitted to hospitals in Malaga has doubled in the last month, according to data updated on Tuesday by the Andalucia regional government. Specifically, there are currently 42 people hospitalised with the virus, of which three are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), when on 21 February there were 24 and then the ICUs were empty of coronavirus.
– In addition, two people have died in recent days with or from the disease. Taking a broader balance, since March 2020 there have been a total of 17,239 hospital admissions, of which 1,248 have had to go into intensive care, and 2,883 people have died since the start of the pandemic.
– According to the information provided in accordance with the new surveillance strategy approved by the National Public Health Commission, the number of infections detected in recent days has been 228, the same figure as a week ago, bringing the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic to 320,395.
– For its part, the number of people who have recovered from the disease continues to increase, with 117 more cases recorded, bringing the total to 313,813 people who have overcome the disease.
– As for the vaccination process, the latest data available as of 20 March show that a total of 3,815,334 doses have been administered in the province of Malaga. Thus, 1,450,995 people have received at least one dose, 1,420,332 people have the full schedule and 265,303 have the autumn 2022 booster dose. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/ingresos-Covid-duplican-Malaga-mes_0_1776722666.html

SPAIN

Personal Attacks At The No Confidence Vote Speeches As Left vs Right Divide Grows:
– ‘Señor Abascal, the candidate that you have presented is simply a decoy for you to hide behind and for you to hide your despicable political agenda,’ Sánchez said to the organiser of the vote.
– ‘Should I apologise?’ Abascal asked, with irony. ‘Our intention was not to degrade the historic legacy of this legislature. We cannot degrade it more than you already have.’
– Vox announced its intention to bring the no-confidence motion after Sánchez’s government reformed laws on sedition and misuse of public funds to relieve the legal pressure on Catalan pro-independence groups last December. Results will be released tomorrow.
– Sánchez’s coalition with Podemos, which governs in a minority supported by smaller regionalist, and even pro-independence parties in Catalonia and the Basque Country, is trying to recover from a recent split over what to do with their own sexual consent law that has inadvertently led to reduced prison terms for hundreds of convicted felons. Full article: https://www.spainenglish.com/2023/03/21/spain-no-confidence-vote-brought-far-right-vox-party/

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Price of a 12.5-kilo bottle of butane gas in Spain falls again: According to the Bulletin State Official (BOE), a standard cylinder of butane gas will become cheaper in Spain over the next two months. From today, Tuesday, March 21, the price falls from €17.67 to €16.78, a decrease of 89 cents. That is around 5 per cent cheaper than its previous price. This new price remains fixed until it is reviewed again in mid-May. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/03/21/price-of-a-12-5-kilo-bottle-of-butane-gas-in-spain-changes-again/

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After harmony, Spanish gov’t ties to business hit discordant note: {Reuters} The relationship between Spain’s left-wing government and the business sector has deteriorated sharply this year and mutual attacks are getting increasingly personal. As the COVID-19 pandemic wrought havoc on Spain’s economy after the Socialist-led government took power, the two sides cooperated in a constructive way. But things began to sour as the pandemic receded and a cost-of-living crisis took over the agenda, sources said.
– With elections expected in the last quarter of 2023, the likelihood is that the new antipathy will not go away as the Socialists play to their base. “It’s the card the Socialists have pulled out as part of their electoral strategy,” said Manuel Arias Maldonado, a professor in political science at the University of Malaga.
– When Ferrovial Corp. last month announced plans to move its legal headquarters from Spain to the Netherlands, it provoked an angry attack by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on the engineering firm’s Chief Executive Officer Rafael del Pino. Some businessmen serve their country, but “after this announcement I believe that this is not the case of Mr. Del Pino,” Sanchez said.
– Such personal attacks on Spain’s captains of industry are becoming a frequent feature of the government, according to business sources.
Juan Roig, CEO of Mercadona, Spain’s largest supermarket chain, was accused of profiting from the cost-of-living crisis by Social Rights Minister Ione Belarra. “In Spain, there’s no longer anyone who can’t be called out – not even Mr. Juan Roig,” Belarra said in January.
– Energy Minister Teresa Ribera has had a running battle with Iberdrola (IBE.MC) Executive Chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan. She said comments by Galan that Spaniards who opted for regulated energy bills were “idiots” had caused “deep embarrassment” in her. “I don’t think it’s very smart for a businessman to call his customers idiots, especially in circumstances such as these,” she said. When Galan said he opposed Spain’s proposal to change its energy market pricing mechanism, she accused him of only defending Iberdrola shareholders’ interests. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/after-harmony-spanish-governments-ties-business-hit-discordant-note-2023-03-21/

MALAGA

‘Dutch Primark’ clothing chain to open first store in Malaga, now hiring staff:
– Zeeman, the so-called ‘Dutch Primark’, is about to open its first outlet in Malaga. The clothing supermarket (as they define themselves) has started looking for staff for the opening of its first shop in the province. It will be located at number 57 Paseo de los Tilos, previously occupied by Congelados Aliss, between Primaprix and El Estilo matress shop.
– It is advertising positions via its own jobs portal for assistant branch managers and shop assistants, who will be responsible for “ensuring that the shop always looks its best”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/zeeman-first-store-20230321115242-nt.html

TORROX

Manga Hall returns to Torrox on April 1 after the success of last year:
– On the 1st of April, the second edition of the Torrox Manga, videogames and alternative culture fair, called Torrox GO!, will be held at the Torrox Municipal Sports Pavilion, in the La Granja Complex, an activity organised by Torrox Town Hall.
– It will be possible to enjoy more than 40 activities divided into different areas from 11am to 9pm. One of the key moments of the day will be the cosplay catwalk where all the participants will show their creations and interpretations of the best-known characters from the world of manga and anime. The jury for the catwalk will be made up of, among others, the well-known cosplayers Cos.Gummy and Sorath.
– This year the content will be completed with two new activities, the Escape Room “Where’s Anna”, which will be held in two passes for three teams, for which prior registration will be required on the stage. There will also be an Arena of Champions area, with Softcombat, where you can practice archery, test your aim with gel ball blasters and capture the Nerf flag.

NERJA

Nerja celebrates the II International Day of the Roma People: {Translation}
– Nerja celebrates International Roma Day with a programme of events to be held at the Nerja Museum and the Huerto de la Monja square next to the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre on 31 March and 1 April. The activities have been presented by the councillor for Popular Traditions, Elena Gálvez, and the president of the association AcompasArte, Belén Heredia.
– The events will begin on Friday 31 March at seven o’clock in the evening at the Museum of Nerja with the event “From origin to perspective” in which the short film Proud Roma by director Pablo Vega will be screened. In addition, the painting exhibition “From Origin to Expression” by the artist Luis Márquez will be inaugurated. This first day will conclude with a musical performance.
– On Saturday 1 April at half past six in the evening, the Plaza del Huerto de la Monja will host a flashmob which will be followed by the reading of the Manifesto and the singing of the gypsy anthem Gelem, gelem (Anduve, anduve). The commemoration will end with a flamenco show featuring companies from Malaga, Granada and Jerez de la Frontera. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-celebra-el-ii-dia-internacional-del-pueblo-gitano/

UK

Britons Warned Against Travel to France Due to Ongoing Strikes:
– Citizens of the United Kingdom who are planning to travel to Paris and some other cities in France have been advised against doing so as they may face significant disruption due to the ongoing strike action. The UK Foreign Office said that everyone should monitor the media as well as check the latest advice with operators before travelling to France in order to be able to avoid demonstrations, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
– The same also recommended that everyone acts with caution as demonstrations carried out by several unions in France may turn violent. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/britons-warned-against-travel-to-france-due-to-ongoing-strikes/

SPACE

This is the spectacular fireball that flashed across the skies of southern Spain this morning: Travelling at 67 thousand kilometres per hour and glowing as bright as the Moon, it was recorded at 2.07am this Tuesday, 21 March. The event was generated by a rock (a meteoroid) from a comet that hit the atmosphere at about 67,000 km/h. The fireball overflew the province of Sevilla (Spain). It began at an altitude of about 91 km over Paradas (province of Sevilla), moved northeast, and ended at a height of around 36 km over Villanueva del Rey (province of Sevilla). Source & Video Link

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Japanese Probe Hayabusa II, Photos of Asteroid Ryugu, space rock that contains RNA precursor molecules :
– This asteroid is a blackish sphere about 900 meters in diameter that orbits between Mars and Earth at a minimum distance of almost 100,000 km. For scientists, it is like a time capsule that has been roaming and intact since the origins of the solar system, 4.5 billion years ago.
– Its predecessor Hayabusa 1 had already done something similar, but the amount of land torn from its asteroid , Itokawa, was very little. Arriving at Ryugu, the Hayabusa 2 not only collected dirt from the surface, but also fired projectiles at Ryugu, exposing its innards and taking samples from within. Photos: JAXA. Full article: https://elpais.com/ciencia/2023-03-21/hallada-en-un-asteroide-una-de-las-cuatro-letras-del-arn-la-molecula-esencial-para-la-vida.html

FINANCIAL

Why buying a Rolex may be a better investment than stock:
– According to a recent study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the second-hand market for models from the three largest brands (Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet) rose at an annual rate of 20% from August 2018 to January 2023. That’s despite the market slowdown triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. During that same period, the US S&P 500 stock index rose only 8%.
– And as the market grows, new investors are entering the fray. Preowned watch sales reached $22 billion in 2021, accounting for nearly one-third of the overall $75 billion luxury watch market. “The secondhand watch market once evoked images of back alley deals and discounts, with dubious authenticity and a high risk of fakes and fraud. Today’s market is transparent, fueled by online information sharing, supported by authentication services, and composed of knowledgeable buyers and established sellers,” the report states. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-20/why-buying-a-rolex-may-be-a-better-investment-than-stock.html

CULTURE

City of Malaga medal awarded to Axarquía philosopher María Zambrano:
– The Vélez-Málaga born philosopher, poet and thinker María Zambrano (born Vélez-Málaga, 22 April 1904, died Madrid, 6 February 1991) was awarded a posthumous medal of the City of Malaga award and named ‘favourite daughter’ of the city in a ceremony which took place at Malaga city hall on Monday 20 March.
– More than a decade has passed since Malaga city hall and Vélez-Málaga town hall approved an institutional motion in May 2012, signed by all the political parties, to grant this distinction to María Zambrano.
– It was hoped that the posthumous title would be awarded on the 30th anniversary of her death, in 2021. However, it finally happened on Monday when she became only the eighth woman to be recognised by Malaga City Council since 1951, compared to more than fifty such distinctions awarded to men.
– During Monday’s ceremony, which was attended by representatives from Malaga city and Vélez-Málaga, mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre talked of the 45 years Zambrano spent in exile from the Civil War until her return to Spain in 1984 when Spain had returned to democracy. In 1981 she received the Prince of Asturias Award, and in 1988 she would be awarded the Cervantes Prize in 1988.
Full article & Photo credit: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/city-malaga-medal-maria-zambrano-philosopher-20230321153005-nt.html

OTHER

Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car: For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles – leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric. And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in some countries, a previously unreported and expensive gap in what was supposed to be a “circular economy.” “We’re buying electric cars for sustainability reasons,” said Matthew Avery, research director at automotive risk intelligence company Thatcham Research. “But an EV isn’t very sustainable if you’ve got to throw the battery away after a minor collision.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/scratched-ev-battery-your-insurer-may-have-junk-whole-car-2023-03-20/

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Note to the Newshounds: In a surprising shift from the Prog Left, EuroWeeklyNews (EWN) is now sourcing articles from ZeroHedge, who sit solidly on the Conservative Right. Ref: “Electric vehicles not so green after all?”
https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/03/21/electric-vehicles-not-so-green-after-all/

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Torre del Mar- Lighthouse Park will host a great children’s party on Saturday, March 25th: The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a performance by La Carpa Teatro and a free snack with food suitable for celiacs.

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International Festival of Theatre with Puppets, Objects and Visuals at the Alhambra Theatre in Granada: This year will have five national companies and one Italian that, from April 25 to 30.
Offering the public a wide variety of stage proposals, from shows for children to more daring and experimental pieces for adults.
A unique opportunity to enjoy this genre in a spectacularly close setting and at a very affordable price of six euros a seat. “Five euros if you buy one of the two season tickets that the Theatre of the Regional Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport has established for this edition: the full season ticket that includes six seats and the family season ticket, for shows recommended for children under five, which includes four seats.
For more information about the festival, you can visit the website of the Teatro Alhambra (https://teatroalhambra.sacatuentrada.es/). Tickets can also be purchased one hour in advance at the theatre box office.

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Johny Chiu at the Mambo, Torrox Costa Playa: Thursdays, 7pm.
We are back as every Thursday at the Mambo to put on the music this time with songs in the Ñ, that is to say in Spanish. Songs composed here and there in Spanish, the language of love, we wait for you as always here at the Chiringuito Mambo in Torrox Costa, Urb. Laguna Beach. Reservations: 604287238 (P.S. Once the show has started your booking will be lost, don’t delay!) FB

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‘FLAABAMENCO’: A fusion show between ABBA music and flamenco, forming the ‘FLAABAMENCO’. The performances will take place at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar (March 24 at 8:00 p.m.), and at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center (March 26 at 7:30 p.m.).
The price of the tickets will be €30. For more information see: Almuñecar House of Culture, Viajes Eroski, flabbamencoconcert@gmail.com, Villa de Nerja Cultural Center or mientrada.net

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Duke’s Bar- Torrox Costa:
Sunday Lunch Menu for the 26th March 2023
Booking required, service starts from 1pm. Indoor & terrace seating.
Menu Choices required upon booking.
Please contact us on +34 603 721 258 or message us on FB
Dukes Bar, Av. Garcia Penalver BLQ 79, Torrox-Costa 29793

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For Sale, 3 items:
– 2 x Orbegozo 2000W electric convector heaters with 3 settings (750w, 1250w, 2000w), along with min/max dial. Length 68cm, height 50cm. Colour: white. 20 euros each.
– 1 x Delonghi 2000W electric convector heater with 1-6 dial. Colour: white. Length 60cm, height 43cm. 15 euros
Or, 50 euros for all three.
Deb / Torrox Campo. WhatsApp 711001710
Email: Chozieishere@gmail.com

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For Sale: Mattress. Perfect condition, 135x190cms (double), 25 euros. Buyer to collect. Irene, La Vinuela. Easy access.
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For Sale: 2 sets of pool steps, one is two rungs and the other 3 rungs. Both in good condition. €25 each or €45 for the pair. Buyer collects. Please contact Sam, La Viñuela on Email: sam.seabrook70@gmail.com

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Do you know Pamela with a sister named Chris?: To Pamela or anyone who knows her. I have found special, poignant Christmas message on a card from your Sister Chris. It was within a book which I bought from a Charity Shop and I am very sure that you would want this back. The book was The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Martin, Torre del Mar. Email: mac2286@gmail.com

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SPAIN

EU Covid Recovery Funds Being Used To Make Improvements To 2 Pyrenees Ski Resorts Claim Protesters:
– The EU’s 724 billion-euro ($763-billion) COVID-19 recovery program is supposed to support member states to “build a greener, more digital and more resilient future,” with stringent rules on impacting biodiversity, water use and carbon emissions. The activists argue the union of the resorts of Astún-Candanchú and Formigal with an 8-kilometer-long cable car link violates these conditions. The plan was approved by Spain’s tourism ministry in December.
– “This is a space of enormous environmental quality, and serves as a green corridor for the passage of animal populations such as the bearded vulture or other flora and fauna characteristic of the area,” said Marina Gros, spokesperson for Ecologists in Action. Gros criticized the “opacity” of the Aragon regional government in its management of pandemic recovery funds, and alleged hypocrisy on the part of Spain’s central government for approving the project, given its recent trumpeting of its green credentials. “These funds supposedly for sustainable tourism are being dedicated more than 80% to only four projects (in Aragon) based on snow-based tourism,” she said. Critics argue that skiing is neither financially nor environmentally sustainable in the rapidly warming mountain range. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/spain-ski-resort-eu-funds-ed6d74d4dd5ed52fb41a3e2779b28043

ANDALUCIA

Andalusian doctors will take to the streets on April 12: {Translation}
– The situation of primary care is “unsustainable” and, for this reason, Andalucia’s doctors have announced the call for a strike and a demonstration on Wednesday 12 April, after Easter, which will leave from the Palacio de San Telmo in Seville, the headquarters of the Andalucia regional government.
– The Andalusian Medical Union (SMA) claims that the government of Juanma Moreno “has not kept its word” after “two months ago” both parties reached an agreement to limit the schedules of primary care physicians. The agreement, signed on 25 January, meant that family doctors’ schedules would not exceed 35 patients per day and paediatricians’ 25.
– The president of the SMA, Rafael Carrasco, told journalists during the rally held outside the headquarters of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) in Seville that the agreement meant “putting aside the protests” they had been holding in recent months, an agreement that at the time “was not the best possible” but which the doctors considered to be “sufficient”.
– In addition, from the SMA have denounced that the newly opened Military Hospital of Seville, which is ‘renamed’ as Hospital Doctor Muñoz Cariñanos, will start to work “without its own staff”, as all the doctors come from the Hospital Virgen del Rocío.
– The president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, precisely at the “full inauguration” of the hospital, has insisted that his government has made an “enormous effort” to invest in order to guarantee public health.
– The leader of the opposition, the socialist Juan Espadas, during his participation this Monday in the programme Acento Andaluz, on 7TV Andalucia, said that “there is a serious management problem” of the Junta after “despite the fact that there is greater investment, healthcare is worse than ever”.
– Espadas has also asked Moreno to explain in the Andalucia Parliament the “hand-picked contracts” awarded by his government to private healthcare for two years.
– Also, from the left, both IU and Más País, have called on citizens to “stop the offensive” of Juanma Moreno’s PP against Andalusian public health. They believe that “public health is being deliberately undermined”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1226173/los-medicos-andaluces-se-echaran-a-la-calle-el-12-de-abril/

MALAGA

Malaga registers its second warmest winter in the last 60 years + Easter forecast: {Translation}
– Malaga has recorded, from a thermal point of view, the second warmest winter since 1961, with an average temperature of 11.7 degrees, which represents an anomaly of 1.5 degrees more than the previous one. And this is due, in the words of the director of the Malaga Meteorological Centre (Aemet), Jesús Riesco, to the fact that the thermometers kept rising, especially during the month of December, when the Costa del Sol celebrated Christmas with sunny skies and a maximum of 23 degrees.
– The trend will be similar in the coming months. The Aemet forecasts that this spring will be “warmer than normal”. “There are signs that throughout the peninsula, and also in southern Spain, the temperature values will be higher than usual. If we divide all the springs, this one would be in the warmest tercile,” the meteorologist explains.
*The meteorological drought persists*
– Despite the fact that the season has been slightly wet in the province of Malaga, with an average of 211 litres per square metre, the meteorological drought continues. The Aemet is not expecting any rain over the next few days.
– As for whether or not it will rain next Easter, the head of the Aemet stresses that “we are still far away” to establish a reliable forecast, but it is possible to anticipate that there could be “much less rainfall than normal”. “This does not mean that it will rain, but the probability is lower. During the first part of next week, which will include Friday of Dolores, it is likely that it will not rain at all, but for the second part of the week things could change,” he said.
*The week will end with more heat*
– After the drop in temperatures that the thermometers have marked this Monday, with highs of 20 degrees, it is expected, again, warmer. For Tuesday, the forecast is for low cloud intervals and morning mist on the Mediterranean coast, with fog banks not ruled out. Winds will be easterly in the Strait of Gibraltar and light in the rest. This will mean that temperatures in the province will remain at around 20 degrees Celsius. Antequera will be the warmest point with 23.
– On Wednesday, the skies are expected to be clear and the winds could turn west, which will cause a slight rise in temperatures. In Antequera the thermometers could reach 25 degrees and 23 in Ronda. On Thursday, the map remains unchanged, with sunshine throughout the territory and rising maximum temperatures. Malaga city is expected to reach 27 degrees and Marbella 26.
– The start of the weekend is expected to be hot, with almost 30 degrees in the capital of Malaga during the central hours of the day, 28 in Velez-Malaga and 26 in Marbella. The heat will ease a little on Saturday, but the thermometers will continue to register high temperatures for the beginning of spring. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-registra-segundo-invierno-calido_0_1776423019.html

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Urgent appeal for blood donation in Malaga- there are stocks only for one day: {Translation, summary}
– The Blood Transfusion Center has requested this Monday “urgent blood donations of all blood groups. In Malaga, 250 donations are needed every day to be able to maintain sufficient stock and cover all the demand from hospitals, “we find ourselves in an extraordinary scenario, with reserve levels that have not been recorded for five years, with ‘stocks only for one day’.”
– The Blood Transfusion Center (Civil Hospital site) will be open from March 21, until Friday 24, from 9am to 9pm, and Saturday 25th, from 9am. to 2pm. Check the FB page of your local town hall for other locations to donate blood. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/llamamiento-donacion-sangre-malaga_0_1776422622.html

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New Caminito del Rey gorge walk train service is now a reality:
– The new Caminito del Rey train service from Malaga to El Chorro is now a reality. Starting from today (Monday, 20 March), several times a day, there will be an extension of the C2 suburban line from Álora, which will multiply the number of options to visit the famous gorge walk from Malaga. With a price of 7.30 euros (round trip), each day there will be several departures on this extension in both directions, which will be in addition to the Media Distancia (MD) trains from Seville, which already stop there. Photo: Ñito Salas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/new-caminito-rey-gorge-walk-train-service-20230320163644-nt.html

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Olive season in Malaga province on course to be worst this century:
– As the harvest enters its final stages, according to the latest data published by Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food up to February, the current harvest has produced 30,000 tonnes of oil in the province, 48 per cent down on the 2021-2022 season when 57,000 tonnes of oil were produced, a season already considered by the sector to be “very bad”. There are few olives still to be harvested, so there is little hope that the figure will improve. A drought crisis which has worsened in recent years means that the trees have increasingly smaller fruit.
– Benito Avilés, president of the cooperative in Campillos said that there is “concern” in the sector. “It is the worst harvest in history, without a doubt. And that’s not just here in Campillos. Talking to people in Archidona, the feeling and the reality are the same,” he pointed out. Avilés issued another warning related to the drought. Unless there is abundant rainfall in spring, the next harvest will be “catastrophic” he warned. “We have seen several very bad years in a row. No more rain and another summer like the one we had last year will be the last straw.” Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/olive-season-malaga-province-course-worst-this-20230320150403-nt.html

ALMERIA

Hiking hotspot- Almería offers hiking programme to get residents outdoors: After two successful hiking trips on the Circular Sierra de Gádor Dalías and the Loma del Perro on Sunday, March 19, the Diputación de Almería’s popular Senderismo hiking programme is back!
The event, which offers a total of 17 hikes over the course of the next year, aims to get residents in Almería into the countryside, to discover more of their local area while keeping fit and healthy. Full schedule & registration info: https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/03/20/hiking-hotspot-almeria-offers-hiking-programme-to-get-residents-outdoors/

HUELVA

Berry Bad News: {Translation, summary}
– The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has calculated that, at the halfway point of the strawberry campaign, the production is 30% lower than that registered on the same date last season. Manager of Freshuelva, Rafael Domínguez, has assured that this season has been “very difficult” as “the excessive increase in input prices or the new phytosanitary regulations, together with weather conditions that have hit us negatively since the beginning of the season”.
– Domínguez recalled “the problems” during planting due to “the excessive heat in October”, which even forced 20% of the plants to be replanted, which “turned into excessive cold in January and February”, causing “a significant drop in production and a scarce supply of strawberry in the markets”.
– The manager of Freshuelva regretted that, in addition, after the rains in December, “no new rains have been recorded”, so “the cuts in water allowed for irrigation persist”, which has the sector “very worried” because “it is also having a very negative effect on production, which will certainly be lower than last season”.
– Raspberry, meanwhile, is 40% into its spring season, on which growers “are pinning all their hopes” because the autumn season “recorded very negative figures mainly as a consequence of fierce competition from third countries such as Morocco”.
– As far as bilberry is concerned, Freshuelva forecasts that this season’s bilberry crop will be 25% less than expected due, “firstly, to the delay in the arrival of low temperatures which have not allowed sufficient cold hours to accumulate”. He also recalled that in November, December and January, the lowest temperatures have been above average for these dates. In addition, the cold weather in the last weeks of February and early March “has reduced calibres”.
– In the same way, it is added that the water currently available for irrigation “does not have optimum quality parameters for the good development of the crop”. “We are talking about low quality water with a high concentration of salts, which in some areas has tripled”, it concluded. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1225497/la-campana-de-la-fresa-de-huelva-llega-a-su-ecuador-con-un-30-menos-de-produccion/

USA

Bizarro World- Democrat Billionaire Hollywood Mogul David Geffen, 80, Marries His 30-Year-Old Boyfriend: Major Democrat donor David Geffen married his boyfriend Donovan Michaels, who is 50 years younger. 80-year-old Geffen amassed his billion-dollar fortune as a Hollywood mogul. The pair tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. Michaels’ social media suggests he’s an aspiring fitness model and a “media personality.” (In related news, media magnate Rupert Murdoch, 92, announces 5th marriage, to Ann Lesley Smith, 66, nine months after his divorce from Jerry Hall.) Full article: https://www.newspageindex.com/03/2023/19/683436

GASTRONOMIA

Truckstop Food- The best roadside restaurants in Andalusia, according to truckers: Listen to the truck drivers. It is said that, based on kilometres and experience, they know how to eat well and cheaply. Let’s follow in their footsteps. Wtransnet is a company specialising in freight exchanges for hauliers. A benchmark in Spain and Europe, it maintains a blog where it has marked on the map the best roadside restaurants throughout the country.
***Malaga***
Paneque. A – 359, Málaga – Granada, exit 7, Villanueva del Trabuco
Tel: 951 904 716.
Open from 13:00 to 17:00h and from 20:30 to 23:30h, every day.
La Perdiz. Crta. Jerez – Antequera, Km. 1408, Campillos
Tel: 952 722 491. Open 13:00 to 16:30h & 20:30 to 23:00h.
***Granada***
Nuevo Chankete. Ctra. Ogijares – Armilla, salida 135, Ogijares
Tel: 958 597 516. Open every day, except Mondays, from 13:00 to 17:30h & 20:30 to 00:00h.
La Nava. Service Area Ctra. A- 44 Bailén Mortil, Km. 97, Iznalloz
Tel: 958 384 200 y 696 429 166.
Open every day from 13.00 to 16.00h & 21.00 to 00.00h.
Vista Nevada. A-92, Km. 282 junction with Jaén, Darro
Tel: 958680093, 616631913. http://www.actiweb.es/hotelvistanevada/
Open from 7:00 to 00:00h every day.
***Cádiz***
La Duquesa. Ctra. A-396 Km. 7.700 (Ctra. Medina-Vejer) 11170 Medina-Sidonia. Tel: 956410836 & 956412000. http://www.ventaladuquesa.com
Open every day, except Tuesday, from 9:00 to 00:00h.
Venta El Menuito. Ctra. Sanlúcar-Chipiona, km. 4, Chipiona
Tel: 956389406.
Photo: vintagES. See source article for listings in the rest of Andalucia: https://www.20minutos.es/gastronomia/restaurantes/los-mejores-restaurantes-de-carretera-de-andalucia-segun-los-camioneros-5111175/

HEALTH

German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach reverses position, now wants to help people with the long-term consequences of a COVID-19 infection or vaccination injuries:
– He aims to make sure vaccination damage is formally recognized more quickly, and his ministry is planning research on the consequences of Long Covid and Post-Vac Syndrome to help those affected.
– The Paul Ehrlich Institute, the German Federal Institute for Vaccines and Biomedical Drugs, has registered 333,492 cases of suspected harmful vaccination side effects and 50,833 suspected cases of serious side effects since the start of the vaccination campaign: a reporting rate of 1.78 per 1,000 vaccine doses.
– Tobias Ulbrich’s law firm in Dusseldorf has been specializing in vaccination injuries and their consequences. The lawyer represents 750 individuals and has filed 130 lawsuits against BioNTech and Moderna. Ulbrich complains that the German government provided insufficient information to the public about the side effects and deliberately downplayed them. “We have a federal minister who for quite some time has dubbed vaccination as free of side effects,” Ulrich tells DW, referring to Lauterbach. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/post-vac-syndrome-the-forgotten-covid-victims/a-65051748

TECH

2 WINDOWS 11 ALERTS- Beware of BAD UPDATE (KB5023706), slowing SSD speeds + Notepad problem:
– Microsoft may have a problem on its hands — the latest Windows 11 update doesn’t seem to be working as intended. According to various user reports, the update drastically slows SSD speeds, in some cases even cutting them in half! (This happened to me, the fix below worked. -Ed.) If you’ve noticed that your PC is loading slowly or programs aren’t running as quickly as you’d hoped, you might be affected by this problem.
– Poor performance can be explained in any number of ways, but the users are seeing drops specifically in SSD speeds, and all of this seems to have started only once they’ve installed the update. The drops are huge, and even the best NVMe SSDs can’t seem to keep up after the latest patch. In fact, the better the SSD the worse the problem appears to be.
– It’s almost certain that it will be fixed if the update really is to blame, but until then, the only fix is to uninstall the latest patch and hold off on installing it again until it’s proven to work well.
– Uninstalling the update is easy. Type in Windows Update Settings into the search bar, then click on View Update History. Click on the latest update you’ve installed (KB5023706) and uninstall it. (Then go to Windows Updates, under the heading “More Options” click “Pause Updates” and choose to pause for 4 or 5 weeks.) This is more of a bandaid than a permanent solution, but it should help until Microsoft comes out with an official fix. Full article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11-update-affects-ssd-speeds/
– NOTEPAD FREEZES: {Editor}
– Some Win 11 users are reporting on tech forums that Notepad is locking up while in use. The problem seems to have something to do with changing from the default settings; changing fonts, or selecting the dark theme, in Notepad settings, in most cases. A fix for some, including me, was to return to the default Notepad settings, and then running “sfc /scannow scan” from the command line in admin mode to repair broken files. When scan is finished, restart.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

As if ChatGPT’s ‘woke’ chatbots weren’t bad enough, here comes a Communist chatbot from China named Ernie:
– On March 16, Robin Li, Baidu’s cofounder and CEO, took the stage in Beijing to showcase the company’s new large language model, Ernie Bot. Accompanied by art created by Baidu’s image-making AI, he showed examples of what the chatbot can do, including solve math questions, write marketing copy, answer questions about Chinese literature, and generate multimedia responses.
– At the launch, Li compared Baidu to big tech firms in the West. “I can say Baidu is the first one among international tech giants to release [a ChatGPT alternative developed internally]. Microsoft just uses OpenAI access. Google, Meta, Amazon— none of these has released a product of the same kind and at the same level,” he said. Full article: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/03/16/1069919/baidu-ernie-bot-chatgpt-launch/

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