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PHOENIX CLUB
Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
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September
– 1st – Trip to Gibraltar €25pp
– 25th – A visit to the Zoo in Castellar, Cadiz Province. Price TBC
October
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– 19th-20th Overnight train trip from Algeciras to Bobadilla.
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– Mr Hendersons Railway – In the 1890’s, a railway was built by the Algeciras (Gibraltar) Railway Company Ltd between Algeciras and Ronda and Bobadilla where it connected with the existing Cordoba to Malaga line to give access to Madrid and Europe. Nowadays the train journey from Algeciras makes a lovely day trip through stunning scenery and historic sites. As well as the novelty of spotting British Victorian railway memorabilia the route passes the beautiful Genal valley, in a place where there is no road access.
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Patron Saint Celebration Activities- Motril: today – 15 Aug
See the full programme here: https://motril.es/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Programacion-Fiestas-Patronales-Motril-2026_compressed.pdf
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Summer Nights 2026- Rincón de la Victoria:
Municipal Auditorium of Rincón de la Victoria
September 4: Alba Dreid and Wasabi Cru.
September 5: Surprise performance.
September 11: Q Gain and Música de Ambiente – 90’s Party.
Info & tix (new link): https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/conciertos/entradas-alba-dreid-wasabi-cru-rincon-de-la-victoria/
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SPAIN
El Español: The real unemployment figures for July debunk the government’s propaganda– The government’s jobs mirage with 25 contracts for every “New” registered worker (affiliate): {Trans, summary}
– Don’t believe the headlines. Spain’s “record” employment numbers are a masterpiece of statistical sleight-of-hand.
– Here’s the ugly truth: The government celebrated 22.5 million Social Security affiliates in July. But that’s affiliations, not people. The reality is more grim:
– First, the official unemployment figure of 2.3 million is a lie. Add workers in “fijos discontinuos” (seasonal or intermittent workers who are currently inactive but still tied to their employer) and those in temporary layoff schemes (ERTE), and real unemployment exceeds 3.7 million – over a million more than admitted.
– Second, those “record” affiliations are grossly inflated. They count people with multiple jobs multiple times, with each job being counted as a separate affiliate (over 600,000 workers holding two or more jobs); plus unemployed people receiving subsidies, and unpaid interns, are considered “affiliated.” This isn’t employment – it’s accounting fraud.
– Third, look at the jobs churn. In twelve months, Spain signed 16 million contracts to add just 642,562 net affiliations. That’s 25 contracts for every single new affiliate created. Do the math: that means the system cycles through hiring and firing at a dizzying pace – the equivalent of a new contract every two weeks for each net affiliate added. This isn’t stability – it’s a revolving door.
– Fourth, the monthly average hides the collapse. The government touts the average affiliation number for July as a record. But what they don’t tell you is that on the last day of the month, 246,945 affiliations were cancelled – a massive single-day drop! By month’s end, there were 26,710 fewer affiliations than when July began. The “record” is just a statistical mirage created by averaging a strong start with a disastrous finish. {Imagine a restaurant that has 100 customers per day for the first 30 days of the month. On day 31, only 10 customers show up. You could still claim “we averaged 97 customers per day – a record!” But that hides the collapse on the final day. That’s exactly what the government is doing. -Ed.}
– Meanwhile, 65% of new affiliations come from low-wage immigrant labor, while domestic employment shrinks– the government points to total affiliation growth (boosted by migrants) to claim success, while ignoring that Spanish affiliation is actually shrinking.
– The government isn’t creating jobs. It’s cookin’ the books to put lipstick on a pig!. Don’t let them dress up desperation as recovery.
Source, Spanish: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/opinion/20260808/paro-real-julio-desmonta-propaganda-gobierno/1003744346672_13.html
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Vox will promote the activation of article 102 of the Constitution to investigate Sánchez for treason: {Trans, summary}
– Vox will trigger Constitutional Article 102 to investigate President Pedro Sánchez and his Government for treason and State-security crimes linked to Ceuta’s migration crisis. Santiago Abascal announced his deputies are available for this initiative, citing sufficient evidence, including alleged prior government knowledge of Ceuta’s “invasion.”
– The procedure requires criminal liability to be determined by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Chamber. Under the Constitution, one quarter of Congress deputies (88) must propose it, with absolute majority approval; Vox lacks this number and appeals to other groups for support.
– If the PP were to join Vox in this vote, while the combined PP–Vox total of 170 is more than enough to initiate the procedure (as it exceeds the 88-vote requirement), they would still be 6 votes short of the absolute majority (176) needed to secure its final approval in the Congress of Deputies.
– Vox also demands immediate declassification of Spain-Morocco communications, intelligence reports, and security documents related to Ceuta. Abascal’s party rejects the 30 July influx of about 50,000 irregular entrants from Morocco (gov’t estimates are now 70,000+) as a “normal migration event”, calling it hybrid warfare using immigrants as sovereign pressure. Judge María Tardón recently asked the Civil Guard to clarify if any alert preceded the mass entry. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/vox-promovera-activacion-articulo-102-constitucion-investigar-sanchez-traicion_202608086a7776c871b42a0b5de44596.html
ANDALUCÍA
Yellow warning Monday for high temps in Córdoba, Jaén and Granada; storms near to Almería predicted: {Trans, summary}
– The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated for Monday, August 10, the yellow warning for high temperatures in Córdoba, Jaén, Almería and Granada, with maximum temperatures that may reach 38C. Likewise, the day may also have the presence of storms in the last two mentioned provinces. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/sevilla/aviso-amarillo…
TORROX
A bather is taken to the hospital after suffering a serious medical emergency at Cenicero beach in El Morche: {Trans, summary}
– A bather had to be taken to the hospital this Friday after suffering a serious medical emergency while in the water at Cenicero beach, in El Morche. The rapid activation and coordination of the Torrox beach rescue and lifeguard service allowed for intervention from the sea itself, with the participation of the rescue boat and personnel. Simultaneously, lifeguards and an ambulance with a nurse were mobilized from the shore, along with some beachgoers who initially came to his aid until the medical services arrived.
– The victim, who had a history of heart transplantation, also suffered aspiration pneumonia and was stabilized thanks to the rapid intervention of the Lifesaving and Rescue team. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-banista-es-trasladado-al-hospital…
CÓMPETA
A 58-year-old man dies after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in Cómpeta: {Trans, summary}
– A 58-year-old man died this Sunday in Cómpeta after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a farmhouse located near the Camino de Corca. The call to Emergency Services 112 was received at around 7:50 a.m., after several people found the man in the water and pulled him out of the pool to try to help him.
– Emergency medical personnel from the 061 Emergency Medical Center and the Civil Guard were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the medical team could only confirm the death. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the cause of death are currently unknown. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/fallece-un-hombre-de-58…
ALMAYATE
Arrested in Almayate after barricading himself inside his home, dousing it with gasoline, and threatening his wife: {Trans}
– The National Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in the town of Almayate as the alleged perpetrator of a gender violence crime after locking his wife in the family home, dousing the house with gasoline and threatening to set it on fire.
– The incident unfolded when the assailant blocked the locks of the house to prevent the victim from leaving. The quick thinking of the couple’s two children, who returned to the property and managed to force open one of the jammed doors to rescue their mother, averted tragedy before the arrival of the police.
– After deploying an operation in the area together with the firefighters, officers from the Prevention and Reaction Unit (UPR) ended up locating the individual hidden in the attic of an adjacent house, proceeding to arrest him and place him at the disposal of the duty Magistrate’s Court of Vélez-Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/detenido-en-almayate-tras-atrincherarse-rociar-su-vivienda-con-gasolina-y-amenazar-a-su-mujer/
IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN
Note: What is becoming increasing clear is that in the migrant surge were many non-Moroccans; sub-Saharan & Sudanese migrants took advantage of the situation to come to Spain, and Morocco was probably happy to see them go. These are now a significant number of the migrants remaining in Ceuta…because Moroccan authorities are not allowing them re-entry into Morocco, and in fact, many of the non-Moroccans are considered to have legit claims to asylum under current Spanish law. -Ed.
Ceuta’s Trampolín beach becomes an improvised camp for 1,500 migrants: {Trans}
– In recent days, Ceuta’s Trampolín beach has become the improvised home of around 1,500 immigrants who, without space in the oversaturated Temporary Immigrant Stay Center (CETI), remain in this enclave while they wait for a way out of their situation. 80 percent are sub-Saharan and among them is a group of about 150 Sudanese who have begun to organize on their own to keep the area in which they live clean. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/videos/nacional/2026/08/09/playa-trampolin-ceuta-convierte-campamento-migrantes-133216692.html & Video Link
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Vivas estimates that between 8,000 and 11,000 migrants remain in Ceuta and demands their return to Morocco: {Trans, summary}
– The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas {pic, with the King}, calculated this Saturday between 8,000 and 11,000 people who currently remain in the city for the massive entry of July 30 and has demanded that the central government expedite its return to Morocco, considering that it is the “only way out” to solve a situation “absolutely unsustainable”.
– The president has described the current scenario as “absolutely unsustainable”, with thousands of people “roaming through our streets, through our neighbourhoods, in the mountains, on the beaches, without a roof, without having their basic needs covered.”
In his opinion, this situation is generating insecurity, disturbing daily life and putting coexistence at risk, so he has called for immediate action by the Government of the nation.
– Vivas has defended that the solution is the return to Morocco of all the people who arrived in Ceuta during the avalanche and who remain in the city. “The only way out is Morocco, across the border of the Tarajal,” he said, before warning that those who continue in Ceuta should know that “there will be no papers here” or “outings to the peninsula.” The president has considered that the return constitutes a “table of salvation” for the city because it would prevent an expectation that could favour the repetition of similar situations in the future from being open. “If this is not done, the expectation will remain open and an unbearable uncertainty for the future, for the stability and development of our city will be open,” he said. Source, Spanish: https://www.elcorreoweb.es/sociedad/2026/08/08/vivas-calcula-8-000-11-migrantes-siguen-ceuta-exige-retorno-marruecos-133196921.html
UKRAINE WAR
Finland will no longer supply Patriot missiles to Ukraine:
– Finland will no longer be able to provide Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems. This was stated by the country’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen {pic} in an interview with the Finnish publication Ilta-Sanomat, reports UNN.
– Häkkänen stressed the importance of American production of Patriot missiles and the stocks of these munitions in European countries, “American industry is at the centre of everything. And the policy regarding the stockpile levels of some European countries that possess Patriot missiles is a key issue”. He concluded, Finland must assure its own defensive readiness before helping others. Full article: https://unn.ua/en/news/finland-will-no-longer-supply-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-the-reason-has-become-known
RECALLS
Nasty Bangers! – Health extends the listeria alert to several Sierra Nevada brand sausages, freshly made items continue to be a risk even after last month’s alert: {Trans, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía extended the food alert this Friday due to the presence of listeria detected last July in Iberian fuel from Cárnicas Sierra Nevada. The notice now affects new batches of sausages from this company and the Alta Coloma brand that have been marketed in the provinces of Malaga, Granada, Seville and Jaén.
– The General Secretariat of Public Health has reported that the new products affected are:
– Iberian fuet from the IC brand. Sierra Nevada, lot 260611 and expiration date December 11, 2026
– Alta Coloma spicy sarta chorizo, lot 260520 and expiration date November 20, 2026
– Alta Coloma rustic sausage, lot 260527 and expiration date November 27, 2026.
– Public Health recommends to those who have any of the products included in the alert at home that refrain from consuming them and return them to the establishment where they were purchased.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/08/07/sanidad-amplia-alerta…
SPACE
Solar eclipse in Andalusia 2026- exact time to see it this Wednesday, August 12: {Trans, summary}
– The solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is a historic event, being the first total eclipse visible from peninsular Spain since 1905. While Andalusia will only experience a deep partial eclipse, it remains a spectacular event to watch during the late evening sunset. The key to a successful viewing is knowing the precise timing and preparing for the low position of the sun. Therefore, those who want to enjoy the eclipse in Andalusia should be prepared before 7:40 p.m., at a suitable location in advance and with their eclipse approved sunglasses.
– {For example, in Nerja, the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be a deep partial eclipse at 19:43 thru 21:07, with the moon covering approximately 94.9% to 95.3% of the sun at its peak. This means a very large portion of the sun will be blocked out, but because you are outside the path of totality, a thin sliver of the sun will always remain visible. Suggested viewing points in Nerja are: Balcón de Europa, Playa Calahonda and Playa El Playazo. In Torrox, the lighthouse & El Faro viewpoint will offer excellent views. Arrive early as these spots will fill quickly. -Ed.}
– By Province: Key Timings
The eclipse will begin across all Andalusian capitals around 19:41–19:43. The moment of maximum occultation will occur within a three-minute window:
Jaén: Maximum at 20:36
Córdoba & Granada: Maximum at 20:37
Almería, Huelva, Málaga & Sevilla: Maximum at 20:38
Cádiz: Maximum at 20:39
– The sun will set shortly after these times, between 21:28 and 21:31, meaning the sun will be very low on the western horizon during the peak of the eclipse.
– Viewing Essentials: Because the eclipse occurs so close to sunset, the choice of location is critical. You must find a spot with an unobstructed view of the western horizon, free from buildings, trees, or mountains. The article notes that while August typically offers good weather for clear skies, local conditions will be decisive.
– Crucial Safety Warning: The article strongly emphasizes safety: never look directly at the sun without proper protection. Regular sunglasses are not safe. You must use certified eclipse glasses that are in perfect condition, or use indirect projection methods to view the eclipse safely. Using cameras, telescopes, or binoculars without specific solar filters is also extremely dangerous. Welding goggles/masks must be rated at “Shade 12” or higher to be safe to use for this purpose, unfortunately most have a lower rating. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/eclipse-solar-andalucia-2026-hora-exacta-verlo-este-miercoles-12-agosto-cada-provincia_202608096a78520a71b42a0b5de572ec.html
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
A restaurant in Galicia denounces a new dine&dash scam using AI: {Trans, summary}
– A Galician restaurant, via anonymous testimony to Soy Camarero, reports an incident involving a British couple. The pair ordered seafood, fish, meat, and an expensive wine. At the final course, the pair showed the waiter what the restaurant claims is an AI-generated video of black insects on the tablecloth near the restaurant logo, claiming insects came from the food and refusing to pay.
– The owner saw no insects on the table. He requested the video file for analysis; the couple refused firmly. The couple offered two choices: a free meal or they would post the video online. The owner refused both and demanded payment. They persisted until he threatened police involvement, after which they paid and departed. The owner, who requested anonymity, fears this AI-enabled blackmail may become widespread. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/actualidad/restaurante-galicia-denuncia…
SOCIAL MEDIA
The World Stealth Organisation (WHO) now stating in their own database that: “Covid-19 vaccination can induce multiple sclerosis via cross-reactive CD4+ T cells recognizing SARS-CoV2 spike protein and myelin peptides”. In other words your own body turns against you: Video Link
CULTURAL REVOLUTION
Two men, Ex-NBA Players Royce White and Enes Kanter, declare themselves transgender and are joining’ the 2027 WNBA Draft (Women’s version of the National Basketball Assoc.):
– For the second time in the past 24 hours, a former NBA first-round pick has announced they want to compete in the WNBA. No, we’re not kidding.
– A month ago, Sophie Cunningham, a player on the WNBA Indiana Fever, spoke to ESPN about transgender inclusion in women’s sports. She said she wants to protect young girls from competing against biological men. Those remarks sparked quite the debate within the WNBA community. Some fans sided with Cunningham, while other players and coaches have shown their support for the trans community.
– On Friday afternoon, former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom entered this debate by claiming he’s declaring for the WNBA Draft.
“After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines, I’m officially declaring myself a WNBA prospect,” Kanter wrote on X– “If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA. My team and I have carefully examined the WNBA’s eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion. Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027.”
– It turns out Kanter isn’t the only former NBA player “declaring” for next year’s draft. Former Iowa State star Royce White now claims he’s transgender and wants to compete in the WNBA. “I’m transgender. I’m a woman. I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well,” White said. “I think I’d be unstoppable. But I’m a team-first guy. I’m a pass-first kind of player. I do the little things. I led my team in all five major stat categories at Iowa State University, so I do a little bit of everything. I’ll do whatever the coach needs me to do. I’ll do whatever the girls need me to do.”
– Will the WNBA allow them to play? Before Kanter and White made these controversial announcements online, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association addressed the debate regarding transgender inclusion in women’s sports. “We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion,” the union said. In the same statement, it added, “Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm. We will continue to have hard conversations. But we will not be used as political pawns.” Full article: https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article316812919.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- Spain’s young sensation Rafa Jódar overwhelms Lehecka and reaches the quarterfinals in Montreal: {Trans, summary}
– The Spanish tennis player Rafa Jódar {pic} has made it to the quarterfinals of the Montreal tournament (Canada), the sixth ATP Masters 1,000 of the season, after decisively beating the Czech Jiri Lehecka (6-3, 6-3), and has his ticket to the semifinals against the Frenchman Arthur Fils.
– The 19-year-old from Madrid, number 15 in the world, needed just one hour and 14 minutes to seal his presence in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive Masters 1,000, after achieving it on the clay of Madrid and Rome, confirming his impressive progression in 2026. With this, he also becomes the first 19-year-old player to get into the top eight of the Canadian tournament since the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2018. Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/deportes/rafa-jodar…
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Tennis News- Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open with knee injury, casts doubt over US Open:
– Jannik Sinner has pulled out of next week’s Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, casting doubt onto his involvement at the US Open. The World No 1 missed the Canadian Open in Montreal – ending his hopes of becoming the first player to win all nine Masters 1000 events in the same year – and has not competed since winning his fifth Grand Slam win at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
– He joins rival Carlos Alcaraz on the shelf, who himself has been out since before the French Open with a wrist injury sustained in Barcelona. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-injury…
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Landfill is becoming the default graveyard for the fading renewable-energy green dream:
– Millions of solar panels are already hitting their end-of-life cycle, and the world is completely unprepared for the toxic avalanche due in 2030. By 2050, the International Renewable Energy Agency says it will get much worse, with more than 200 million tonnes of cumulative solar panel waste globally. Plus, there will be additional tens of millions of tonnes of decommissioned wind turbine components. Turbine blades are virtually indestructible.
– The industry has claimed solar panels and turbines were ‘95% recyclable’. Technically, they are—because they are made of glass, aluminium, and copper. But the reality is a different story. In the US, it costs roughly $20 to $30 to properly disassemble and recycle a single panel, compared to just $1 to $5 to dump it in a landfill.
– Because there is little financial incentive to disassemble and recycle parts, around 90% of decommissioned panels in the US and a large share of turbine blades worldwide go straight into the ground.
– These devices are highly complex. A solar panel is an industrial ‘sandwich’ bound tightly by heavy polymers. Extracting the microscopic amounts of valuable silver and high-purity silicon requires energy-intensive chemical and thermal processing. When crushed or left to fracture in landfills, heavy metals like lead and cadmium leach into surrounding soil and groundwater, turning ‘clean energy’ into a multi-generational hazardous waste problem.
– The crisis is accelerating faster than models ever predicted. As solar cells degrade and newer, cheaper panels hit the market, consumers and solar farms are ripping out functional systems a decade early to repower and upgrade.
– The dream of renewable energy from sunlight and wind has, in reality, created an endless loop of unrecyclable industrial trash.
Source: https://x.com/PeterDClack/status/2085537848170881345
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– Malaga city steps up West Nile virus surveillance after mosquito sample tests positive
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– Spain bolsters Ceuta land and sea defences over fears of new migrant surge– Naval frigates join military vessels as police deploy 270 riot officers to border town after monitoring social media posts calling for a mass crossing on 15 August {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/interior-defence-ministries-20260807140024-nt.html
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