Welcome to DigameXtra !
The Most Popular English Language Daily Newsletter In Andalucia
Content in this newsletter blog site comes from its Editor, Sponsors & Supporters (Holiday Fundraiser Donors). Submissions are subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. If I don’t want to post something, I won’t, and I do not owe you an explanation. Content from other sources is credited. The Editor is Naythan, aka DoctorLaptop. Header photo: Cora Unk
SUBMISSIONS INFO & RULES PAGE LINK
*Subscribe to receive free daily issues by email. To subscribe, please send me an email with the message “subscribe me to DigameXtra” from the email account you want subscribed.
*By making a submission you are indicating you have read and agree to follow the rules. RULES PAGE LINK: https://digamextra.com/about/
*Send your submissions & subscription requests to digamextra@protonmail.com
Note: The submission deadline is 6pm for the next day’s issue.
**********
DigameXtra Featured Sponsor
**********
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**********
Please share DigameXtra with your friends: Simply copy & paste this link into an email or message and send it to all your friends. https://digamextra.com/
Your contacts can read DigameXtra on the website without a subscription. They may also subscribe for free to receive daily issues by email.
Subscribers must be a “DigameXtra Donor” of at least €20 to the current year’s fundraiser to make posts. Refer to the submission rules page for more info regarding how to make donations & post submissions: https://digamextra.com/about/
**********
Next Public Holidays: April 2026
2 April, Maundy Thursday
3 April, Good Friday
5 April, Easter Sunday
In the first week of April 2026 there is a long weekend break for Easter. DigameXtra will be closed. No new issues on Thursday, 2 April, or Friday, 3 April. Your submissions for the long Easter Weekend issue I will publish next Wednesday, 1 April, must be received by 6pm Tuesday, 31 March.
**********
Clock Changes this weekend in Andalucia 2026: Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Start DST: Sunday, 29 March 2026 = 1 hour forward
End DST: Sunday, 25 October 2026 = 1 hour backward
**********
NEW WAY TO SEE YOUR TOWN’S HOLIDAY CALENDAR FOR 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/
**********
WHAT’S ON
Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra!
**********
41 CLUB NERJA
41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from ten different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
To get in touch you can
Email us: briankaret@sky.com
Phone Brian on +34 643510605
You can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook.
Or visit our website to find out more at: https://41clubnerja.org/
We’d love to hear from you and we’d also love for you to come along and join in the fun!
**********
Semana Santa (Holy Week) Programmes for many Axarquia towns:
https://turismoaxarquiacostadelsol.com/guias-y-folletos/
**********
Weather Forecast from https://weather.com/
Tap or click image for updated forecast with more details
**********
**********
Latest AEMET Weather Alerts & Advisories For Andalucia: https://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?k=and
***********
NOTICE!
Submissions for posting in sections below
must be signed like this or they will be returned !!!
Sender’s First Name / Nearest Town
**********
SERVICES WANTED / OFFERED
Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. By using these services you are helping support DigameXtra. Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra!
**********
TONY ROAM TRANSPORT & REMOVALS
Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain:
Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK.
18 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Man & Van, Local & Long Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request.
Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
This and a current Operators licence are a legal requirement.
Our International Operators Licence No UKGB / OG2043664
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.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number
Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
**********
GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR
The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa: Now with Sunday Lunch!
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, Moussaka), 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 and 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 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
***********
ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES & JUBILEE HOUSE
ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN THE AXARQUIA REGION:
Do you have health or mobility issues?
Would support enable you to remain independent in your own home?
Liz Brown, probably the only nurse registered to practice in Andalucia to hold the ENB 941 (Specialist qualification in care of the older person), together with her fully insured and police checked home care support team offers one-on-one support and companionship in the comfort of your own home. COE Malaga reg. 17425
HOME CARE/NURSE SUPPORT
Palliative care / Companionship / Health monitoring English Nurse / Hospital sitting / Respite at home / 24 hr live in care / Housekeeping / Correspondence & Communication / Medication collection & dispensing systems / Dressing, bathing & daily hygiene / Shopping & meal preparation / Fast response Falls Team / Provision of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and hoists
Email: info@englishnurse.care ; Website: https://englishnurse.live-website.com/
Tel: 951550581 or 692419548
JUBILEE HOUSE – Close Care Unit in Torrox
5 ground floor individual units all en-suite
24-hour care at all stages from the English Nurse Care Team
Main language- English / Extensive sea views / Wheelchair accessible / Garden / Home cooking / Wifi / Air conditioning / Visiting physiotherapist, hairdresser, chiropodist and nutritionist
And we welcome guests for the day. Email: jubileehousetorrox@gmail.com
VACANCY- We are now able to accept a couple in spacious accommodation with en-suite facilities. Unique nurse-led facility, offering 1st class personalised care packages, tailored to individual needs. We support independent living. We have a dedicated, compassionate team of English speaking staff, visiting physio, chiropodist, hairdresser.
To discuss your requirements or to arrange to view our beautiful accommodation on Torrox Costa please call Liz (RGN/Enferma-Malaga College) on +34 692419548
We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
**********
BUY / SELL / TRADE / RENT / WANTED
Click on pics to enlarge
How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. The limit is one pic per item/event. You can combine several of your photos into a
single collage photo by using this free online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.photocollage.com/
Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.
*********
For Sale: New, Budget Friendly Laptop, €420 cash.
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (15IAN8)
Windows 11 in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) TN 250nits Anti-glare
Processor- Intel i3-N305, up to 3.8GHz, 8 core, 8 thread
8Gb RAM (soldered), 256Gb SSD
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, no ethernet (use a USB adapter)
Slim & lightweight- 1.5Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
Battery- 8 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
A good laptop for the average user: email, web-surfing, message/chat, streaming video, doc & photo editing. Not intended for advanced video editing or 8-way Zoom meetings. Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
Buyer collects.
Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
**********
For Sale: New, Powerful Business Laptop, €480 cash.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8, Model 15AMN8
Windows 11 Pro in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD, 1920×1080 (TN)
Processor- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 2.8 to 4.3 GHz, 8 core, 8 thread, Hyperthreading.
RAM- 16Gb high-speed LPDDR5 (soldered)
SSD- 512Gb
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, Stereo Speakers.
Battery- 10 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
1.62Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
Fully setup, updated and ready to use.
Software- Chrome, Edge, VLC Player, Libre Office, WhatsApp, PDF Reader.
Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
Buyer collects.
Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
**********
RECOMMENDATIONS, REQUESTS, COMMENTS & SUBSCRIBER SOAPBOX
When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them. Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.
*********
NEWS & ARTICLES
(Click the link to read the full article)
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
**********
DIGAMEXTRA NEWS & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) REPORT
Trouble in AI Paradise & Spanish News Services, major malfunctions this week– AI is vulnerable & remains unreliable– News outlets struggle to provide content when AI is broken now that it has replaced most writers, and additionally, new laws in Spain require publishers to clearly label AI content since up until now their editors had claimed the credit: {DigameXtra Exclusive}
– All the major Artificial Intelligence (AI) services are currently messed up. OpenAI, Chat GPT, Grok, Perplexity, Claude, Anthropic, etc., are all hallucinating and providing severely flawed responses including totally made up rubbish as facts; and services that rely on AI are misbehaving. This is evidenced by several factors:
* A major security breach hit LiteLLM (a tool used by many developers to manage various AI models) on March 25, 2026, leading to erratic model behaviour, “rogue” facts, and general system instability.
* The Junta’s system computer systems, recently updated to include AI functions, are down, see article below in the Andalucia section.
* Most of the major Spanish news outlets now use AI to provide their articles. Very few new articles have appeared this week, and some that did included errors. New laws requiring news outlets to clearly label AI created content as such are partially to blame, more on this below.
* Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities just underwent an unexplained IT system-wide shutdown. This office relies heavily on AI.
– Here are some possible reasons:
* Claude Service Outages: On March 25 and 26, 2026, Anthropic reported elevated error rates and service interruptions for its most advanced models, including Claude Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6. This can cause AI tools that rely on these models to “hang,” produce incomplete data, or behave erratically. Ref: https://status.claude.com/
* “Model Drift” & Flattery: A study released today, March 26, 2026, found that many popular AI models are increasingly providing “bad advice” or fabricated info simply to flatter or agree with users, a phenomenon known as “sycophancy” that is currently spiking in newer model versions. Ref: https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2026-03-26/ai-is-giving-bad-advice-to-flatter-its-users-says-new-study-on-dangers-of-overly-agreeable-chatbots
* Supply Chain “Corruption”: A major security breach hit LiteLLM (a tool used by many developers to manage various AI models) on March 25, 2026. This allowed attackers to inject malicious payloads into AI developer pipelines. Such breaches often lead to erratic model behaviour, “messed up” facts, and general system instability as developers scramble to patch their systems. Ref: https://cybernews.com/security/critical-litellm-supply-chain-attack-sends-shockwaves/
* Spanish News Media “Silent” Period: The lack of new articles in Spanish newspapers is likely a direct response to a massive regulatory crackdown in Spain this week. The government has introduced strict liability for AI-generated content, with potential fines reaching 35 million euros for failing to label AI material. Many newsrooms that rely on AI automation have likely paused or slowed their output to manually verify content and avoid these catastrophic legal risks.
Refs: https://www.techmonitor.ai/digital-economy/ai-and-automation/spain-approves-law-regulate-ai-content-combat-deepfakes?cf-view &
https://next-step.es/en/spain-approves-new-ia-governance-law-million-dollar-fines-for-failing-to-label-content/
Closing Note: In my investigations this week I found DeepSeek and Google’s Gemini AIs to be least likely to malfunction, for now. But they also have their bad days. See image below:
SPAIN
Sánchez appoints Carlos Cuerpo as Vice President and Arcadi España, Minister of Finance after Montero’s departure: {Trans., summary}
– Following María Jesús Montero’s departure to run in the Andalusian elections, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed Carlos Cuerpo, an independent technocrat who claims no party affiliation, as First Deputy Prime Minister; and Arcadi España (PSOE) as Minister of Finance.
– Cuerpo, previously Minister of Economy, was praised for his technical expertise and is seen as a guarantor of economic continuity.
– España, a trusted figure from Valencian politics, takes on the finance portfolio. Sánchez framed the reshuffle as a reinforcement of stability, highlighting experience and coherence within his government. The changes aim to maintain policy direction while presenting a unified front ahead of the upcoming Budget. Sources, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/sanchez… & https://www.elespanol.com/reportajes/…
***********
NATO confirms that Spain reached 2% of defence spending in 2025: {Trans., summary}
– NATO’s Annual Report confirms Spain reached 2 per cent of GDP on Defence spending in 2025, up from 1.42 per cent in 2024, remaining one of the lowest investors alongside Belgium, Albania, Canada and Portugal, all at approximately 2 per cent. While allies committed to a new 5 per cent target at the 2025 Hague summit under US President Donald Trump’s pressure, Spain unilaterally capped its spending at 2.1 per cent, claiming this meets capability needs. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte {pic} contested this, insisting greater investment is required to meet shared goals. Most NATO countries spend below 2.7 per cent of GDP on defence. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/internacional/otan-confirma-espana-llego-gasto-defensa-2025-20260326123712-ntrc_amp.html
ANDALUCÍA
Computer systems of the Junta crash once again, affects administration & courts – “Absolutely nothing works”: {Trans.}
– Officials report widespread failures in the justice administration computer systems in the province of Málaga, as part of a wider collapse of the Andalusian Regional Government’s digital infrastructure. According to the Trade Union of Justice Administration Workers (STAJ), the issues began on Wednesday around 2:30pm and persisted Thursday. During the morning, the system was completely inoperable until approximately 10:30am, with constant interruptions.
– In courthouses such as Vélez-Málaga, staff cannot use key applications, including Adriano, the case management system, nor log their hours via the Hermes app. These incidents are not limited to a single programme but affect all the IT tools necessary for normal operations {many of which rely on Artificial Intelligence}.
– The problem also affects the system at the Ciudad de la Justicia in Málaga, where service continues to suffer from intermittent outages. STAJ stated that “absolutely nothing is working”, pointing to a widespread failure in the Regional Government’s technological system.
***Without virtual health card, payrolls or tenders***
– The Andalusian Regional Government has confirmed an incident since Wednesday in its digital systems, managed by the Andalusian Digital Agency, affecting network and telecommunications infrastructure. The problem is mainly in identification and electronic signature services, preventing access to applications requiring digital certificates or Cl@ve. Due to the high level of digitalisation, numerous services are affected. The agency stressed it is a technical issue and ruled out a cyberattack.
Affected services include health applications such as ClicSalud and the virtual health card, as well as employment procedures, electronic registry, and the Citizen Folder.
– Internal tools used by Regional Government staff, such as Portafirmas, Bandeja, Cronos, and Sirhus, are also impacted.
– Current regulations allow for the extension of document submission deadlines in the event of technical failures that impede normal system operation. Such measures must be announced via the relevant electronic headquarters. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/caida-digital-junta-sistema-juzgados-malaga_0_2006299633.html
MALAGA CITY
The Malaga Metro on strike this Easter- dates and times of the partial stoppages: {Trans., summary}
– Málaga Metro maintains the strike for the first days of Holy Week. Three partial stoppages have been called for 30 March, 1 and 2 April, coinciding with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week.
– Partial metro stoppages during Holy Week, the days and times of the planned stoppages in the coming days are:
* Holy Monday, 30 March, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
* Holy Tuesday, 1 April, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm
* Holy Wednesday, 2 April, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
– The union gatherings at El Perchel will take place according to the following schedule: 30 March from 6:30pm to 7:30pm; 1 April from 6:00pm to 7:00pm; and 2 April from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
– Minimum services of 60%. Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has stated in a press release that for these days, minimum services will be set at 60%, rather than the 50% maintained during previous strike calls. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/metro-malaga-huelga-semana-santa-fechas-horarios-parones_0_2006299064.html
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
Discover Holy Week in Vélez-Málaga- guided tours to delve deeper into the traditions of its 19 brotherhoods: {Trans.}
– The ‘House of Titas’ {House of the Aunties}, with the collaboration of the Vélez-Málaga City Council, organize guided tours from Tuesday to Good Friday, from March 31 to April 3. The initiative allows neighbours and visitors to enter the heart of Holy Week in Vélez-Málaga and delve into its traditions of the 19 brotherhoods of the city. During the visits, you will be able to observe the thrones, tinglaos, montages and the preparations prior to the processional parades. The visits will begin from the Plaza de las Carmelitas starting at 11:00 a.m. for the four days. The activities will end with an ajobacalao tasting in the Patio of ‘La Casa de las Titas’, allowing participants to taste one of the most typical products on this date. The initiative aims to highlight the cultural and religious wealth of Vélez-Málaga, promoting citizen participation and tourism around its traditional celebrations.
– Info: 952502061 / 610732698
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/descubre-la-semana-santa-de-velez-malaga-visitas-guiadas-para-profundizar-en-las-tradiciones-de-sus-19-cofradias/
IZNATE
Pre-Easter Events 2026 in Iznate; the program of events for the patron saint festivities before Holy Week: {Trans., summary}
– Friday, March 27 (Friday of Sorrows)
09:30 – Diana floreada (musical wake-up call) with the Iznate – Benamocarra Music Band
12:00 – Thanksgiving Mass with the Pura Cepa de Iznate Choir and the Iznate – Benamocarra Music Band
20:30 – Septenary in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
21:00 – Procession of the patron saint (Virgin of Sorrows) with the Iznate – Benamocarra Municipal Music Band
23:00 – Fireworks display
00:00 (midnight, transitioning to Saturday, March 28) – Performance by copla singer Sergio Fábregas Sánchez
01:00 (Saturday, March 28) – Performance by the Pentagrama Orchestra and DJ Ivani
– Saturday, March 28 (Main Day – Resurrection Re-enactment)
11:00 – Mass of the Risen Christ
12:00 – Procession of the Virgin of Sorrows and Apostles to the Hermitage (“Search for the Risen Child”)
Following the procession, but no specific time given – Religious re-enactment of the Resurrection (Saint Peter finding the Risen Christ in the orchard, firecrackers and volleys, apostles kneeling, girl removing the Virgin’s veil).
After the re-enactment – Invitation to paella and refreshments offered by the Town Hall, with music by the Aryon orchestra.
15:30 – Music by the duo Nauel & Darío
17:00 – 19:00 – Free attractions for children
18:00 – Election of Miss and Mister Visitor
18:00 – Performance by Caribe show
18:00 – Ribbon races, bike, motorcycle, horse, and botijo (clay jug) races/competitions
19:00 – Performance by the Electroduendes
23:00 – Performance by the Mediterráneo Orchestra
23:00 – Grand final firecracker display to mark the end of the festivities
01:00 (Sunday, March 29) – Performance by Decai
02:30 (Sunday, March 29) – Performance by the Mediterráneo Orchestra and DJ Alien
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/iznate-continua-los-tramites-para-declarar-el-domingo-de-resurreccion-de-interes-turistico-regional/
FUENGIROLA
Fuengirola is the latest town hall to prohibit entering municipal offices with the burqa and niqab: {Trans., summary}
– Last week it was cities such as Seville, Cordoba, Burgos or Alcalá de Henares, and now Fuengirola has become the latest city council to join the ban on access to municipal offices for women who wear burqa and niqab, two Muslim female veils that cover the face and only allow the eyes to be seen, the first of them through a net.
– The measure has been approved today by the plenary session of the town at the request of Vox thanks to the support offered by the absolute majority of the Popular Party, while the other two parties with representation, the PSOE and Hacemos Fuengirola, a coalition in which IU, Podemos and four other formations are integrated, have rejected the initiative.
– The approved motion contemplates “the prohibition of access and permanence in all municipal offices of people who wear garments that totally or partially hide the face and prevent their identification”, as would be the case of the burqa and niqab, but also of any other “of equivalent effect”. Vox’s initiative establishes that “access to municipal buildings and services must be made with the face uncovered to guarantee the identification, safety and equality of all citizens” and ensures that “this prohibition will be of general application, regardless of the origin, religion or ideology of the person wearing the garment, and limits the exceptions to cases duly accredited for medical, health or occupational safety reasons”. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/costadelsol/fuengirola-prohibe-entrar-burka-niqab-dependencias-municipales-20260325180832-nt_amp.html
ENERGY CRISIS
Algeria agrees with the Spain to “increase” gas exports to Spain to guarantee supply due to the war: {Trans., summary}
– Algeria it will “increase” its natural gas exports to Spain through the Medgaz gas pipeline, which can increase flows between 500,000 and one billion cubic meters (bcm) and which could be incorporated into the between 30 and 35 bcm of gas that it imports per year from all its suppliers. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, he has confirmed this agreement from Algiers, which has yet to be finalized and which the Spanish Government has sought to ensure supply in the middle of war in the Middle East. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/argelia-acuerda-con-gobierno-reforzar-sus-exportaciones-gas-hacia-espana-para-garantizar-suministro-por-guerra_6951307_0.html
PRODUCT ALERT
The OCU warns of contaminants in olive ‘pomace’ oil: {Trans., summary}
– The OCU (Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios) has called for the immediate withdrawal of all olive pomace oils due to MOAH hydrocarbons, considered potentially genotoxic and carcinogenic by EFSA. Nine samples exceeded Spain’s 10 mg/kg limit, some by three to ten times. The European Commission plans to introduce binding limits, though final approval is pending. In the meantime, the OCU invokes the precautionary principle and recommends consumers choose standard olive oils instead. Source, Spanish: https://www.jaenhoy.es/jaen/ocu-pide-retirar-aceite-orujo_0_2006295417.html
– {Olive pomace oil sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of olive oil grades. It is produced from the by-products of the virgin and extra virgin olive oil production process using chemical solvents and heat. Ref: https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/grades/olive-pomace-oil/6210#comment-2038 }
RECALLS
AESAN launches an alert for the presence of E. coli in a batch of German camembert cheese: {Trans., summary}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has launched an alert for the presence of ‘Escherichia coli’ that produces Shiga toxins (STEC) in a camembert cheese from Germany.
– Specifically, it is the product with the name “Camembert de Normandie”, from the La Réserve des Crémiers brand, corresponding to lot number 031241 and with expiration dates 04/08/26 and 04/12/26.
– This information has been transferred to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.
– The AESAN recommends that people who have products affected by this alert at home refrain from consuming them. Likewise, it is advisable to go to a health centre if you have ingested any of the products of the affected batches and present some symptoms compatible with ‘E. coli’ toxiinfection that produces Shiga toxins, such as severe abdominal cramps, which can progress to watery and bloody diarrhoea. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/salud/aesan-lanza-alerta-presencia-coli-lote-queso-camembert_2026032669c57ca2bfc2456bae14d089.html
SPORTS
The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women’s events:
– Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
– “Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females,” the International Olympic Committee said, to be determined by a mandatory gene test once in an athlete’s career.
– The eligibility policy that will apply from the L.A. Olympics in July 2028 “protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category,” the IOC said.
– “We know that this topic is sensitive,” IOC President Kirsty Coventry said in an online news conference to explain the policy. “At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat,” Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in swimming, said in a statement. “So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category.”
– The IOC document details its research that being born male gives physical advantages that a working group of experts believes are retained. “Males experience three significant testosterone peaks: In utero, in mini-puberty of infancy and beginning in adolescent puberty through adulthood,” the document said. It added this gives males “individual sex-based performance advantages in sports and events that rely on strength, power and/or endurance.” The expert group agreed the current gene test is “the most accurate and least intrusive method currently available.” The saliva, cheek swab or blood sample screens for “the SRY gene, a segment of DNA typically found on the Y chromosome that initiates male sex development in utero and indicates the presence of testes/testicles.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/ioc-olympic-transgender-female-eligibility-520cd9cee152a312767a667acf77dbc8
**********
CHURCHES & WORSHIP
Churches: Please submit your posts on Thursdays only, before 6pm.
**********
NEW LIFE CHURCH
New Life Church
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook
**********
EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).
**********
DOG ADOPTIONS
Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation:
CIF G93245116 ; Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Oscar & Nancy are brother and sister, they have shared their whole lives together, and their bond is something truly special. While we’d love nothing more than to see them find a forever home together, we’re open to the idea of them being adopted separately if it means giving them the loving homes they deserve. They are both loving, affectionate dogs, medium to large in size. Currently in kennels after being left behind by their owner. {Looks like the male is on the right. -Ed.}
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.
**********
HUMOUR & DIVERSIONS SECTION
Free Comic Strips provided by https://www.arcamax.com/comics
*********
Mijas Pueblo in 4K video– Why Everyone is Flocking to This White Village in 2026: Video Link
**********
**********
EXCHANGE QUOTES FROM Xe.com
Click here to see updated quotes & more currencies
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 23:22 UTC
**********
Fun & Games
National Geographic Photo of the Day: Click Here
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Click Here
Word of the Day: Click Here
Quote of the Day: Click Here
Fact of the Day: Click Here
Born Today: Click Here
Today in History: Click Here
Today’s Front Pages (New Link), worldwide: Click Here
Daily Mail UK- Daily Sudoku: Click Here
Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
Useful Links, Info & Numbers
Petrol Prices, updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the chart version click this link, then in the menu bar click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora)
**********
How to check your town’s holiday calendar for 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/home
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Worldwide Newspaper Frontpages All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm
Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily.
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/
DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://torrox-computer-pc-repair-service-by-doctorlaptop.webnode.page/
**********
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
DigameXtra Sponsors
Get Windscribe Pro or Free Versions Here
Mandy’s Tel: 680739577
Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade +34-606423869
Home Page – Based in Torrox Costa, near the bus station.
***********
How to Subscribe and make submissions: Click Link
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader or sponsor posts or event announcements. Always confirm the details to avoid disappointment.
ATTENTION! New EU internet privacy laws are now in effect, known as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). I have to inform you that the DigameXtra archive saves follower’s email addresses in the WordPress server. By subscribing/following you implicitly accept this; if you make submissions you acknowledge that anyone can view old issues online and see your contact info as you provided and you accept this. If you don’t want me saving your email address do not subscribe/follow, you can unsubscribe and remove yourself from this list using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every subscription issue. Takedown notices must include proof of ownership as well as the date and issue number of the DigameXtra issue containing the infringing content. These may be submitted to digamextra@protonmail.com. Proper takedown notices will be complied with immediately. All images have been credited or copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
©DigameXtra.com 2015-2026. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to republish any DigameXtra.com content. Sharing content for personal use is permissible as long as it is source credited to https://digamextra.com.
DigameXtra 
You must be logged in to post a comment.