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Sunday Issues Will Resume 18 Oct. Have a great Summer!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold will be turning on its FM Transmitter on Monday 1st June from 7.30am with Dan Sherry and the Breakfast Review!
We will continue around the world as usual Online, Smart Phones and Speakers, Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa.
We look forward to bringing you all the Government notices, businesses that gradually re-open around our area and of course music, music, music…the Eastern Costa del Sol’s most listened to English speaking Radio Station!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold and Online coastfmgold.com
‘music you grew up with, music for your generation’ www.coastfmgold.com
Brexit Hotline
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
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These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
All current Sponsors have received 30 day extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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.
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How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. You can combine several of your photos into a single collage photo by using this free (you need to provide email) online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.fotor.com/create/collage/
When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Car boot Nerja: The carboot sale in Nerja returns this Sunday 31st May.
At a 25% capacity there will be 50 stalls. Hygiene and mask rules will apply.
Your support is appreciated. Jacqui. Torrox
jacquelinekayharrison@gmail.com (Please note this is an unverified reader submission, and not an official post from the market organizers. I cannot be responsible for inaccurate info. -Ed.)
Coín street market to reopen this Saturday: Only eighty per cent of the usual stalls will be allowed to open on Saturday and controls to prevent overcrowding will be put in place. All those wishing to go must wear a face mask. The space available for the market in the Parque Periurbano will also be increased to allow traders and customers to maintain their distance. (Please note this is an unverified newspaper article that provided no source, and is not an official post from the market organizers. I cannot be responsible for inaccurate info. -Ed.) Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/29/street-market-reopen-this-20200529122933-v.html
97.6 Coast Fm Gold will be turning on its FM Transmitter on Monday 1st June from 7.30am with Dan Sherry and the Breakfast Review!
We will continue around the world as usual Online, Smart Phones and Speakers, Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa.
We look forward to bringing you all the Government notices, businesses that gradually re-open around our area and of course music, music, music…the Eastern Costa del Sol’s most listened to English speaking Radio Station!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold and Online coastfmgold.com
‘music you grew up with, music for your generation’ www.coastfmgold.com
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Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose. Next Scheduled Trip Leaving UK June 28th Arrive Torrox Mid June 30th Next Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain July 10th Arrive UK July 12th
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at approximately the same time every month. Also unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full loads 20 cubic meters up to 3 tonne.
Full £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.
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 / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com or email: euroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number
English Nurse Care Team: Personal Home Care and Nurse Support
Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
From supported trips to END OF LIFE.
We add quality to life with one to one support.
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– Nurse Supported –
– A realistic option to Residential Care –
Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425
Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Large Vintage Spanish ornate mirror. 90cms X 170cms.
Vinuela. €50 ono. tfl: Bob on 649111965
e.mail:- bobjan158 at Hotmail.com
For Sale: 3 Plant pots, 8€ each,
Edwin, Competa, boegero at gmx dot com
Wanted to Rent: We’re looking for a garage for rent in Algarrobo-Costa.
Ingrid email: udahl@gmx.de
Wanted to Rent: Long term rental in el campo wanted. Honest and reliable tenant. It must be within Vélez-Málaga province radius and in el campo.
No problem if it’s not furnished. 325/350€ max.
Contact Noemi by whassap at 639 210 110 Thank you very much.
Recommendations & Requests
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News & Articles
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
The province’s most popular beaches can only be half-filled this summer: The government this week confirmed that on beaches where a significant influx of bathers is expected “social distancing should be ensured at all times”, with a separation of two metres between people from different families and four metres between umbrellas. These distances would need to be greater in areas that are very windy. More details: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/29/province-most-popular-beaches-20200529122930-v.html
Spain puts EU bailout funds of €140 Billion at risk, approves guaranteed minimum income scheme costing €3 Billion for vulnerable families: Will EU regulators approve a huge bailout for a country that already has enough funds to distribute billions in cash to it’s citizens? The “Frugal Four” countries ( Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden) are sure to be upset and may withdraw support for Spain’s bailout. Here is an overview of who will be eligible for the Spanish program, how it will be managed and how it will be funded. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-05-29/spain-to-approve-guaranteed-minimum-income-scheme-for-vulnerable-families.html
Spain to open swimming pools and shopping malls from Monday June 1st: Spain on Thursday said it will further relax confinement measures from next week, allowing 70 percent of the population to go to restaurants, swimming pools and shopping centres. From Monday, new areas of the country will be allowed to open swimming pools, albeit to limited numbers of people, and beaches where people will have to maintain at least a distance of two metres.
This second phase will cover the whole of Andalusia and Valencia, a large part of Catalonia, as well as the Balearics and Canary islands, the health ministry said. About 70 percent of Spain’s population will be affected by this new phase, which will also see the reopening of cinema halls, theatres and auditoriums but at a third of capacity.
Shopping centres will also be allowed to reopen but at reduced capacity and indoor dining at restaurants will also be permitted. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20200529/spain-to-open-swimming-pools-and-shopping-malls-from-monday-june-1st
Football Restarts: The English Premier League announced on Thursday that the season will restart on June 17, with the first full set of weekend fixtures marked in for June 19 to 21, pending government approval.
The FA Cup is also set to resume, with the quarter-finals arranged for June 27 and 28 and the semi-finals on July 11 and 12, with the final hoped to be played on August 1. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/29/fa-cup-final-to-take-place-on-august-1-as-dates-confirmed-for-quarters-semi-final-ties/
La Liga to resume on 11 June; 2020-21 season to start in September: Audiovisual testing is being carried out so fans have a choice of different viewing experiences when football returns behind closed doors. Those watching at home can choose from two options – the real “silence” from the stadiums or “simulation of the crowds” with noises being played. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52848048
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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 copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.
*Subscribe/follow to receive daily issues by email and gain submitting privileges. *By making a submission you are indicating you have read and agree to follow the rules at https://digamextra.com/about/ *The address for your submissions is digamextra@protonmail.com The Deadline is 6pm for the next day’s issue.
How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. You can combine several of your photos into a single collage photo by using this free (you need to provide email) online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.fotor.com/create/collage/
When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Competa market- Saturday market is back on this week:
I will be there with summer hats for both men and women.
Baseball caps and many other articles including hairbands, nail varnishes etc….
So if you need a hat for the summer come and visit me. Best prices on the market as always.
We need your support and YOU need a hat for the summer!!!
Jacqui Torrox Costa
Email jacquelinekayharrison@gmail.com
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Cómpeta Solar
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es
Greek House- RE-OPENING FROM TUESDAY JUNE 2nd at 7P.M.: Greek restaurant in 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 19:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on telephone number 642585049. 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. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/
Casa Magel: Valle De Abdalajis Malaga B B Breaks Malaga Campo Andalucia
If everything goes as planned re the virus recovery we will be fully open again as from the 1st June 2020
All health & safety procedures will be in place.
Hopefully, the Camino Del Rey will open next week.
Spanish Hideaway Casa Magel B&B from 55€ per night
Fed up with the bad weather and stuck indoors, well the sun is out again, give yourself a treat and have a mini-break at the lovely Casa Magel B & B in Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga.
We have 2 very pretty en-suite rooms available with breakfast included for 55€ per night. Our special offers are still available: 2 nights B&B with one night 3 course evening meal with wine for 2 sharing; 120€. We also have a 3-night break with B&B, one night 3-course meal with wine and another night tapas and drinks in a local bar or in house..170€. Available after the end of May. You can add any more nights on at 50€ a night with breakfast.
We have pleasant gardens with an outdoors Andalucian fully equipped kitchen with a BBQ area and a pool. We are 1 km along an unmade up track from our local town with shops, restaurants, and bars. Or just lounge around our lovely pool and eat in.
We can also arrange a trip to a local Bodega were you will be shown around the vineyards and small factory where they make fully organic wine and sample some with tapas : 20€ a head or stay on and have a wonderful 3-course home-cooked lunch with wine for an extra 15€. Wonderful experience. Lockdown rules permitting.
We are a short drive to Antequera and El Torcal, both exciting places to visit.
Also in the other direction, we have the Caminito Del Rey, the stupendous walk in the gorge at El Chorro and then a visit to the turquoise lakes of Ardales is a must.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com, contact us on casamagel@yahoo.com or telephone 722879503.
We get booked up pretty quickly, so book now for the Summer and bring some friends, we provide vouchers which make a great present for your family & friends.
All bookings will be on condition that the lockdown rules permit and no payment will be taken at the time of booking.
Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale, 2 items: -Star traveller baby travel cot. Very good condition and easy to assemble. 25 euros -Safety First baby booster seat, used twice, very good condition. 10 euros
Jill Algarrobo Costa, Tel. 660146302
For Sale: BBQ. Stainless steel, good condition. Y. Walker, Puente don Manuel area. €15
Email: walker ok @ hotmail dot co dot uk
For Sale: Hedge Trimmer. FLYMO Sabrecut XT Cordless 18v Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer. Can also be used for cutting weeds etc at ground level saves bending. Condition New in box 50 Euro.
Located at Canillas de Albaida. Kevin
Telephone or WhatsApp 634 328 089
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News & Articles
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
Malaga and Granada provinces moving to Phase Two: The provinces of Malaga and Granada will move into Phase Two of Spain’s lockdown easing plan on Monday 1 June. The announcement was made by the Health Minister, Salvador Illa on Thursday evening, a day earlier than expected. Phase 2- To start 1 June for Malaga and Costa
In Phase Two, the restrictions will be relaxed even more, although activity can still only be within the province where you live, except for work. -Exercise: There will be no timetables anymore. But the timeslot just for older and vulnerable people may remain. -Social contact: Groups of 15 (excl. the vulnerable still). 20 for adventure activity. -Shops & businesses: Shops can open with 40% capacity. Shopping malls can open but with lower capacity in communal areas. Homeworking still encouraged. -Bars and Restaurants: Interiors can now open with 50% capacity and no bar service. -Hotels: Communal areas too but with capacity restrictions. -Non-professional sport: Swimming pools can open at 30% capacity. Gyms by appointment for one-to one classes only. No contact sport. -Leisure: Cinemas and theatres with reduced seating. Beaches open for bathing. -Churches: 50% capacity
Sources: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/28/rules-will-relax-sport-20200528210913.html
Trump Defends Free Speech With Executive Order, Follows Thru On Threat To Twitter, Fakebook, and Social Media Abusive Practices:{Editorial Preface: As soon as social media becomes selective about what they post they become editors, and thus their platform is as a publisher. They have left the special protection from responsibility for content given to communication service providers like internet providers, phone companies and mail services, which social media are currently attempting to hide behind. The arguement that social media are private companies that may post or not post whatever they want is false. The phone company cannot censor phonecall content nor is it responsible for the content of conversations; a mail service does not redact words in a manuscript it delivers nor is it responsible for any content of the document no matter how evil. Internet providers for the most part only censor content China, Iran & N. Korea; there’s no shortage of objectionable material on the Internet if you go looking for it, but the company who provides your internet connection is not responsible if you do so. That is why they get special protection, they simply transmit data without interference. Social media censors content all day long, so they don’t have a claim to that special “communications provider” protection.}
“As President, I have made clear my commitment to free and open debate on the Internet. Such debate is just as important online as it is in our universities, our businesses, our newspapers, and our homes,” the draft reads. “In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression, we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand-pick the speech that Americans may access and convey online.”
Trump’s executive order seeks to empower federal regulators to amend a statute that gives social-media companies broad authority to moderate speech on their platforms.
Trump’s order calls for tech companies to lose their Section 230 protection if they do anything to discriminate against users, restrict their access to a platform without giving them a fair hearing, or take other action that isn’t in line with the terms of service.
Additionally, the draft order directs the Federal Trade Commission to take action to prohibit “deceptive or unfair practices” and allow people to complain if they think the companies are acting in a way that goes against their own rules and practices.
Trump tweeted, “{He} wouldn’t allow Twitter to stifle free speech. We will strongly regulate, or close them down before we can ever allow this to happen,” he tweeted Wednesday morning.
Reference: https://www.businessinsider.nl/trump-signs-executive-order-threatening-twitter-facebook-conservative-bias-2020-5?international=true&r=US
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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 copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.
*Subscribe/follow to receive daily issues by email and gain submitting privileges. *By making a submission you are indicating you have read and agree to follow the rules at https://digamextra.com/about/ *The address for your submissions is digamextra@protonmail.com The Deadline is 6pm for the next day’s issue.
How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. You can combine several of your photos into a single collage photo by using this free (you need to provide email) online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.fotor.com/create/collage/
When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Beaches will open soon. Want a good excuse to spend most of the day at the beach? Maybe time to try wind surfing?
Viewers in Spain can enjoy a Series of Concerts broadcast online by London’s Royal Albert Hall:
You will be asked for a donation but it is not mandatory to view shows.
-Imogen Heap, Friday May 29
-Kaiser Chiefs, Sat., May 30
Home Page: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/series/royal-albert-home
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BluCee- All my services are open, showings, rentals, etc: Do you own a property in the area and leave it empty for extended periods?
If the answer is yes, you could be quite literally missing out on thousands of Euros!
At BluCee we specialise in advertising and fully managing properties for holiday rental. We can advertise your property globally, gaining maximum exposure and returns for your asset. Not only this but we will also fully manage your property, securing bookings, liaising with clients, arranging meet and greets and cleaning and laundry services. In fact, we commit to do everything necessary to get your property rental-ready – guaranteed!
BluCee is seeking more properties for both holiday rentals and sales, with a particular focus on the following key locations:
Torre del Mar
Inland from Torre del Mar
Almunecar
La Herradura
Along the coast from Caleta de Velez to Rincon de la Victoria
For a no obligation discussion about your property please get in touch
michelle@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -Carved wooden occasional table with wrought iron base with rope detail. Price 40€ Measurements Diameter 38cms Height 58cms -2 good quality bed bases 180 x 90cms 50€ ( for both) -Lovely upcycled desk / dressing table Upcycled desk Measurements Width 89cms Depth 41cms Height 75cms Price 120€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com
For Sale: Avocados. There are still some nice and big Avocados, variety ‘Fuerte’ on my tree. They are organic. I am selling them: 5 kg for 12 Euro; 10 kg for 20 Euro
Can meet in Cómpeta, Torrox or at the Pavo Real. Call 606 423 369 or E-Mail marlenewoerner@web.de
(Marlene, Cómpeta)
Long Term Winter Rental Required: Retired German couple need a 6 month winter rental starting mid October this year. Must have German tv, WiFi, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sunny outdoor balcony or garden space. No steps. Parking nearby. Heating. References and deposit available. Budget €500 per month
Please contact angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)
FREE- Goods for Charity Shop: I have a quantity of goods for a charity shop or car booter. They consist of ladies and men’s clothing,(winter and summer), handbags, costume jewellery, kitchen utensils and casseroles, towels, mirror etc. First come first served but must take it ALL and in one trip. Good car boot load. Some nice things included. We are in El Morche, I can send sketch map if you are unfamiliar with the area. Carole Hart, El Morche
carolemhart@yahoo.com
Wanted: Ladies adjustable tailors dummy. Anybody got a redundant one?
L V Clippingdale / Vinuela
Email: lynn.clippingdale @ googlemail . com
Correction, wrong phone number yesterday- For Sale: Extending glass and wrought iron coffee table, 50cm wide x50cm high x 92cm long, extending up to 140cm, or can be used as 2 separate coffee tables. Excellent condition.
30 euros. Barry, Algarrobo Costa
Tel. 660146302
Correction, wrong phone number yesterday- For Sale: Dog Cage. Large metal dog cage 91cm x 61cm x 69cm. Folds flat, 2 entrance doors, good condition. 30 euros
Tel. 660146302, Algarrobo Costa
Ms. Stevens
Recommendations & Requests
Caleta De Velez Saturday market: Does anyone know if and when the outdoor food markets will be re-opening? Alan, Caleta
Email: protonmale @ protonmail . com
Windows 10 User Tip by DoctorLaptop: If you use Windows 10, and get a WELCOME TO WINDOWS screen at startup offering to set up various services, I recommend you do NOT accept this. Use the button in the lower left of the screen to SKIP FOR NOW.
If you accept this you are allowing the following
-Windows will force you to use a Outlook.com or hotmail.com email address and password to log in. If you don’t have one of these you will be directed to creating one. Your old login password or PIN may no longer work.
-Windows will start up to 32 background apps every time you turn on the device, slowing performance significantly.
-Microsoft will scan and save all your data, including all your emails from all email servers, all documents you create using Microsoft tools like Word and Excel, everything you save in the cloud and all communications apps text and voice data. You have literally given them permission to capture every keystroke you make! (More on this below)
-Microsoft will log and save your location history every time you startup. No, your VPN will not prevent this. Your computer knows where it is, it saves that info the instant you connect to your internet provider’s connection, before your VPN even has a chance to connect. Then once you get online thru your VPN, your computer sends your true location to MS.
However, if you are a dedicated MS product user, with Gmail, Office 365, Google Cloud, Skype, etc., and you also want to share data between all your devices, then go ahead and do the MS registered login process.
Note: Microsoft has now admitted they are scanning and censoring all communications coming from Windows 10 computers. “Microsoft will ban ‘offensive language’ and ‘inappropriate content’ from Skype, Xbox, Office and other services on May 1, claiming it has the right to go through your private data to ‘investigate.” See article in News Section today regarding this. Reference: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3264658/microsoft-to-ban-offensive-language-from-skype-xbox-office-and-other-services.html
News & Articles
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
The CDC Has Slashed the COVID-19 Fatality Rate to a Fraction of Earlier Estimate Used to Justify Lockdowns!: In March, the World Health Organization (WHO) was claiming that the fatality rate was a very high 3.4 percent. That has been revised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to 0.4 percent of those who do show symptoms will die from the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Or, as the Washington Post reported this week- The CDC offered a “current best estimate” of 0.4 percent. The agency also gave a best estimate that 35 percent of people infected never develop symptoms. Those numbers when put together would produce an infection fatality rate of 0.26, which is (more thanten times) lower than many of the estimates produced by scientists and modelers to date.”
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2020/05/27/the-health-202-the-science-on-coronavirus-is-still-murky-that-puts-public-officials-in-a-bind/5ecd79ea88e0fa6727005929/
And the CDC Official Document https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scenarios.html
The End of Privacy for Windows 10 Users: Microsoft started to ban ‘offensive language’ and ‘inappropriate content’ from Skype, Xbox, Office (MS Word) and other services on May 1, claiming it has the right to go through your private data to ‘investigate.’
If you have even the slightest expectation of privacy while on the internet, Microsoft has just taken that away. They have now been forced to admit they collect, scan and filter everything (yes, everything!) you do. If they don’t like some content on the computer, or in Skype/Email/WhatsApp/Office or in your cloud accounts, they have the right to delete it without warning you and then permanently close all your Microsoft / Google related accounts- Gmail, YouTube, Office 365, Skype, WhatsApp, etc. A total digital wipeout. Any credit balances for paid MS services will be forfeited. This is already happening!
Better watch out if you are playing Xbox, get ticked, and cuss. Microsoft might ban you for the “offensive language.” If they do, then say bye-bye to your Xbox Gold Membership and any Microsoft account balances. Or if you and a significant other are getting hot and heavy via Skype, you better watch your language and any nudity because that, too, can get you banned. You need to self-censor when sensitive topics like criticism of China’s policy in Hong Kong, or questioning vaccine safety are communicated or you risk being deleted. The ban hammer could also fall if digital search assistant Cortana is listening at the wrong moment (a problem for people like me that regularly curse at computers they are using) or if documents and files hosted on Microsoft services violate Microsoft’s amended terms. The changes are part of the new Microsoft Terms of Services agreement that went into effect on May 1 and cover a plethora of Microsoft services.
All Windows 10 users should read the short article here. Naturally you won’t find much info about this on the Google controlled searches: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3264658/microsoft-to-ban-offensive-language-from-skype-xbox-office-and-other-services.html
Bad Day For Tech Giants: -SHUT ’EM DOWN! Trump threatens to ‘CLOSE DOWN’ social media platforms that ‘silence conservatives’ as feud with Twitter ramps up. Trump tweets: Twitter has now shown that everything we have been saying about them (and their other compatriots) is correct. Big action to follow! See: https://www.the-sun.com/news/891225/trump-threaten-close-down-social-media-twitter/
–Google faces another new antitrust case for payment apps manipulation in India: This is Google’s third major antitrust challenge in India. In 2018, the CCI fined Google $21 million for “search bias”, but a company appeal against that is pending. The CCI last year also started probing Google for allegedly misusing its dominant position to reduce the ability of smartphone manufacturers to opt for alternate versions of its Android mobile operating system. See: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-google-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-google-faces-antitrust-case-in-india-over-payments-app-sources-idUSKBN2331G3 -Wikipedia co-founder: Site’s neutrality is ‘dead’ thanks to leftist bias. “Wikipedia Is Badly Biased” is a blog article by Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, published this month declaring that the online encyclopedia’s “neutral point of view” policy is “dead” due to the rampant left-wing bias of the site. See the original post: https://larrysanger.org/2020/05/wikipedia-is-badly-biased/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
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All current Sponsors have received extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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97.6 Coast Fm Gold will be turning on its FM Transmitter on Monday 1st June from 7.30am with Dan Sherry and the Breakfast Review!
We will continue around the world as usual Online, Smart Phones and Speakers, Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa.
We look forward to bringing you all the Government notices, businesses that gradually re-open around our area and of course music, music, music…the Eastern Costa del Sol’s most listened to English speaking Radio Station!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold and Online coastfmgold.com
‘music you grew up with, music for your generation’ www.coastfmgold.com
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Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. Service Providers, send me your Youtube video link and I will put the video of your service in action here below your posts! Landlords,tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!
Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
Available again from 18th May for exterior work only. Many jobs were cancelled due to the pandemic and these customers need to contact me to reschedule when they feel comfortable having me on site. I am expecting to be extremely busy catching up over the next few months so new and existing customers should start booking now even if you dont want the work done for weeks or even months to avoid disappointment. I will be working on a first come first served basis. Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer. Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer. Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer. Electrical work and Plumbing – I have a UK qualified electrician/plumber to call on should you require this type of work.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to
nikash2 at hotmail dot com
or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free.
Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again and what better way to let them know you
have re-opened and are ready…A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia
…so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station! We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/
Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Are you having soil erosion issues after all the recent rain? Vetiver is the perfect solution with the 3 – 4 metre root system.
The plant is non invasive, grows rapidly and once established it needs very little water.
We are finally open again for business. We are still not permitted to have visitors at our nursery but we can ship plants via post or we can deliver locally.
Our first day of shipping was Monday and we shipped 2,000 plants to various locations in Spain, Portugal, and Hungary.
We have plenty of Vetiver in stock. Right now the soil is nice and damp and the weather is starting to heat up so it is the perfect time to plant.
We also have Lemon Grass, Moringa Seedlings and Organic Moringa Powder.
Moringa, also known as the “Miracle Tree”, has many nutritional and health benefits. If you have ever been to a Thai Restaurant you have probably had Lemon Grass.
Lemon Grass grows easily and quickly. Take a look at our website or go directly to the two links below. If you have any questions please contact us either by email or phone.
David or Anna www.vetiverspain.com
Cell: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Vetiverspain Moringa page. https://www.vetiverspain.com/moringa-oleifera-.html
Vetiverspain Lemon Grass page. https://www.vetiverspain.com/lemon-grass.html
VetiverLemon Grass
For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -Beautiful display cabinet done in natural olive green chalk paint with clear & French oak wax all new handles Measurements Width 108.50cms Depth 40cms Height 201cms Price 240€ -Table/4 chairs Length 139cms Depth 80cms Height 76cms Price 400€ Or Price together (595€) -Absolutely stunning sideboard very sturdy & heavy Stripped back to natural clear and walnut wax with olive chalk paint. Beautiful craved detail. Measurements Width 216cms Depth 47cms
Height 100cms Price 425€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com
For Sale: Extending glass and wrought iron coffee table, 50cm wide x50cm high x 92cm long, extending up to 140cm, or can be used as 2 separate coffee tables. Excellent condition.
30 euros. Barry Algarrobo Costa
Tel. 606146302
For Sale: Dog Cage. Large metal dog cage 91cm x 61cm x 69cm. Folds flat, 2 entrance doors, good condition. 30 euros
Tel. 606146302, Algarrobo Costa
Stevens
Recommendations & Requests
Ears: Hi, does anyone know where I can get my ears syringed in the Nerja area?
Terry, Nerja,
casa.chloe AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Dog Groomer: Dog and animal owners. Home Visits.
Sara, the dog groomer who works at the San Fernando Vet Clinic, on the road up from the Monica /RUI hotel, Antonio Millón, Nerja, does house visits for clipping, especially of interest to those with big dogs and also offers dog walking, house visits for feeding whilst people are away,
and looking after pets at her own home, with no cages involved. She can explain problems to the Vet. who will also do house visits within the Nerja and immediate surrounding area.
(And yes, they did come to put my old lab down. Sara had clipped her regularly for the last 3 years.)
She speaks enough English to organise things for ex-pats.
Her contact number is 699 519 763
Peter, Nerja, pmacleod50 AT hotmail DOT com
News & Articles
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Covid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
New Android Flaw Affecting Over 1 Billion Phones Let Attackers Hijack Apps, Collecting Passwords and Contact lists.: Dubbed ‘Strandhogg 2.0,’ the new vulnerability affects all Android devices, except those running the latest version, Android Q / 10, of the mobile operating system—which, unfortunately, is running on only 15-20% of the total Android-powered devices, leaving billions of rest of the smartphones vulnerable to the attackers. Time for all Android users to update their devices. Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/stranhogg-android-vulnerability.html
India yogi Prahlad Jani who claimed to live without food or water dies aged 90: Jani’s tale that he was blessed by a goddess when he was a child which enabled him to survive without sustenance won him a small group of followers — despite the doubts of medical professionals. In 2010 a team of military doctors studied him for two weeks at a hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s biggest city. Jani was watched with cameras and closed circuit television. Doctors took scans of his organs, brain and blood vessels, and conducted tests on his heart, lungs and memory capacity. They said he did not eat, drink or go to the toilet, and his only contact with fluid was during gargling and bathing periodically. “We still do not know how he survives,” neurologist Sudhir Shah told reporters then. “It is still a mystery what kind of phenomenon this is.” “He died early Tuesday morning at his residence due to old age,” Sheetal Chaudhary, who lived next door to Jani, told AFP. PHOTO:Sam PANTHAKY AFP/File Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/20200526-india-yogi-who-claimed-to-live-without-food-or-water-dies-aged-90
Spain’s Government Extends Interest Free Tax Deferral Period For SME and Autonomous Workers From 3 to 4 Months:Spain’s Governmental Council of Ministers has approved a new royal decree with economic measures, which extends the tax deferment period for self-employed workers and SMEs from three to four months. Finance Minister and spokesperson for the government, María Jesús Montero, explained that these specific groups can now postpone their taxes without adding any interest for up to €30,000. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/26/spains-government-extends-interest-free-tax-deferral-period-for-sme-and-autonomous-workers-from-3-to-4-months/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
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All current Sponsors have received extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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 copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Potters Bar & Terrace, Nerja: If you would like to catch up with much missed friends and family, we are taking reservations for up to ten people.
Places are limited, so if you would like to have a drink or order from our food menu, be sure to phone in and check out availability and place your reservation. We will only be serving food from our menu, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays. We will have two sittings for Sunday Roast (1pm to 4pm & 4pm to 9pm).
For reservations 685435767
Malaga’s arts hubs, all set for a grand reopening: The majority of Malaga city’s largest and most popular museums and galleries, including the Carmen Thyssen museum, the Russian Museum, the Centre Pompidou and Museo Picasso Málaga will reopen for the first time since the start of the state of alarm this Tuesday, 26 May, as part of a city-wide coordinated initiative to promote the arts. Phase One of the lockdown easing allows museums and galleries to reopen as long as capacity is limited to 30 per cent, cultural activities are called off and crowding is avoided in rooms. Given that they cannot organise cultural activities at the moment, several of the museums and galleries are planning one or more open days with free entry as an incentive to attract visitors. Full details: http://www.surinenglish.com/what-to-do/202005/22/malaga-museums-grand-reopening-20200522102304-v.html
Velez-Malaga libraries reopen: At present the service is limited to taking out and returning library books. The libraries are open from 10am until 1pm and phone enquiries can be made between 9am and 2pm.
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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
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:
Regular runs between UK and Spain;
Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items;
Courier Services;
Man & Van services;
Packing, including supply of packing materials;
UK Home shopping with UK delivery address;
Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain;
Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered; and,
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.
SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces . Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting
Architect service, building licence applications
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440 Scott/Arenas
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk ; Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link
Hotel Rural/ B&B Cortijo Amaya has re-opened!
Are you ready for a break after all this time at home? Maybe just a short break (to surprise your loved ones..) We accept stays from 1 night!
Come and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful green garden. Enjoy the seaviews and watch the most amazing sunsets.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -Display cabinet with lights with pull out trays
Width 120cms Height 190cms Depth 40cms. Price 55€ -Beautiful solid upcycled bedroom suite.
Consists mirror Chest of drawers Matching bedside tables Natural with Emile chalk paint with clear Wax Measurements Mirror65cms x 91cms
ChestOf drawers 110cms x 44cms x103cms
Bedside tables 49.50cms x 35cms x 61cms
Price 260€ ( complete set) -Stunning upcycled Castillan sideboard striped back to natural olive green chalk paint and waxed Measurements Width 158cms Depth 32.50cms Height 73cms Price 130€
Contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com
For Sale: Kettle. Silvercrest red kettle. Hardly been used, had as a spare. 1.7lit. Reduced to 7.60€. (Actually selling silvercrest kettles in lidl tomorrow 25th May for 19.99€)
Mark (Torrox) 617 820 002. Also on whatsapp.
Wanted: Wine corks for an art project. Happy to collect.
Email: john price 752 at hot mail dot com (close all spaces)
643943845. John, Canillas de aceituno.
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
UPDATEDCovid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
What will Brits in Spain need to get ‘settled status’?: Here’s what we know so far. Spain’s existing identity card for foreigners, known as the ‘tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ (TIE) will replace the current documentation for British residents. The TIE proves legal status and is issued to foreigners authorised to stay in Spain for longer than six months. Those Brits registering for the first time will be issued with a TIE; those holding existing residency documents will be able to swap these for the TIE.
As Brits in Spain, in effect, don’t need to reapply for their legal status, there are no specific registration deadlines. Our existing green residency certificates/cards will remain valid, even after the transition period, as confirmed by the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20200525/analysis-what-will-brits-in-spain-need-in-order-for-status-to-be-settled
EU Rules You Must Change Your Face Mask Every 4 Hours When Travelling on Long Haul Flights: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published a document regarding rules and guidelines to be followed which will “guarantee the safety of air passengers and workers in aviation,” amongst these is the need to change your face mask every four hours when travelling on a long haul flight.
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/25/eu-rules-you-must-change-your-face-mask-every-4-hours-when-travelling-on-long-haul-flights-post-crisis/
Restaurant ‘Bounces Back’ from Coronavirus by Debuting ‘Bumper Tables’: Diners in a Maryland beach town are bouncing back into eating out amid the coronavirus pandemic with a little help from inflatable inner tubes on wheels. “Bumper tables,” designed to allow people to practice social distancing while eating and talking, make their debut at Fish Tales restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland, on May 16, 2020. (Katie Kirby / Revolution Event Design and Production via AP).
New Tool Can Jailbreak Almost Any Currently Supported iPhone and iPad: The hacking team behind the “unc0ver” jailbreaking tool has released a new version of the software that can unlock every single iPhone, including those running the latest iOS 13.5 version. The unc0ver website also highlighted the extensive testing that went behind the scenes to ensure compatibility across a broad range of devices, from iPhone 6S to the new iPhone 11 Pro Max models, spanning versions iOS 11.0 through iOS 13.5, but excluding versions 12.3 to 12.3.2 and 12.4.2 to 12.4.5.
Full info: https://thehackernews.com/2020/05/iphone-ios-jailbreak-tools.html
There really is a ‘thinness gene’ but unfortunately only 1% of us have it- why some people are able to eat whatever they want and not put on weight: Scientists studied thousands of people’s genetic profiles and found that around one percent were missing the so-called ‘ALK’ gene.
These people were found to be naturally thin compared to other healthy adults, suggesting that there may be a link between this gene and their weight.
They then tested this theory on mice and flies, and found that ‘turning off’ the ALK gene allowed them to remain slim even after being fed a sugar and fat-rich diet.
Lead author, Josef Penninger, from the University of British Columbia, said shutting down the gene could one day form the basis of an obesity treatment in humans. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8344153/One-cent-population-thinness-gene-eat-want.html
National Mourning in Spain: What Does it Mean?: Spain has declared that once all territories are in Phase 1 the nation will have an official 10-day mourning period, the most prolonged length in the history of its democracy. One of the most significative changes will be all the half-mast flags in public buildings and ships. In interior spaces it is common to see the flag appear with a black crepe. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/25/national-mourning-in-spain-what-does-it-mean-what-will-happen/
Disaster relief exposes EU lack of consensus: Frugal four offer alternative Covid-19 ‘Recovery Plan’ to rival Franco-German deal to help hardest hit countries like Italy & Spain. (Looks like Frugal Four are not too keen on paying for other country’s guaranteed minimum income schemes. -Ed.)
Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands and Austria, dubbed the ‘frugal four,’ have presented an alternative Covid-19 ‘Recovery Plan’ to rival the Franco-German deal put forward last week, to help the hardest hit countries by the pandemic, such as Italy and Spain.
This alternative proposal rivals the one put forward earlier this week French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel who proposed a €500 billion fund, as reported. But the ‘frugal four’ rejected it, insisting there must be no “mutualisation of debt.” They also reject “any significant increases to the EU’s budget,” as suggested by the Franco-German plan to fund the recovery programme. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/24/frugal-four-offer-alternative-covid-19-recovery-plan-to-rival-franco-german-deal-to-help-hardest-hit-countries-like-italy-spain/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
All current Sponsors have received extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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 copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Costa del Sol Expats Theatre Returns with a Nine Hour Online Musical Celebration: Following the success of their series of free online concerts, the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola will be broadcasting once again, this time on Sunday May 31 from 1.55pm until 10.50pm.
‘The Salon In Their Eyes’ is a nine hour extravaganza and each Salon singer will perform songs of a single artist all of whom were nominated by Salon Varietes supporters.
To view simply become a member of the Facebook group The Official Salon Varietes Theatre and visit next Sunday. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/24/costa-del-sol-expats-theatre-returns-with-a-nine-hour-online-musical-celebration/
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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
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Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Bamboo table with glass top (diameter 100 cm) and 4 matching chairs. Price 50 euros. Social distancing observed, plus masks for viewing. Location – Nerja
Contact Jane/ email janehearn99@ yahoo.co.uk
WhatsApp 07910104681
For Sale: Sofa. In aid of T.A.I.L animal charity. The sofa has had very little use and can be opened and closed with one hand. Euros 50 or more if you like all monies to T.A.I.L., buyer to collect from CANILLIAS DE ALBEIDA not campo. More pics on request.
Helen, Competa, 629827242
Recommendations & Requests
Braseria Iberica, Hotel Los Arcos, Nerja: This has always been one of our favourite restaurants, and we were excited to see that is was open again on Saturday evening.
The COVID – 19 precautions in place were impressive and reassuring. Our temperatures were taken before we were allowed to enter the al fresco dining area. Our steaks were superbly cooked and presented, and our waitress was efficient, attentive and friendly.
Hope you are well, and thank you for Digame. It’s always the first thing I read in the mornings.
Jane, Nerja, janehearn99 @ yahoo . co . uk
La Casa Bar & Restaurant, Torrox Pueblo: We had a lovely evening yet again at La Casa in the square, Torrox Pueblo. Free tapa with every drink (very generous portions and delicious!), great value, as is the lovely a la carte menu. Fabulous outdoor space, great atmosphere, always a warm welcome from Sarah & Karen. Thank you girls, so glad you are up and running for us again! Open from 1pm every day, the coffee is excellent too.
Steph & Keith, Torrox, stephanieJones2403 at hotmail DOT com
Face masks: Thank you for the DigameXtra post. C.P. say they had put masks in our box. I visit the box weekly but no masks. One of life’s mysteries. I received 2 masks on Friday after a good friend contacted C.P.
Thank you for your help and the replies from readers.
George, Torrox Campo, valblick AT hotmail d0T com
News & Articles
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
UPDATEDCovid-19 Statistic Confusion: To avoid confusion from conflicting statistics sources, and so you get the freshest, most accurate data, I am now providing only the links to the Official Spanish sources, and for World statistics Worldometers.com and Financial Times. Just click the link to view the latest info. Full story about the reporting confusion: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
A thousand vehicles join in Vox protest in Malaga: Similar convoys festooned with Spanish flags crossed cities around Spain on Saturday morning. Authorised by the government, the convoy was escorted by Local and National Police officers, and progressed without incident, apart from some exchanges of insults with residents in the Carretera de Cadiz district. Photo:SUR/SALVADOR SALAS Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/23/thousand-vehicles-join-protest-20200523175712.html
Spotify Launches Crackdown on Tools Offering Premium Service For Free: Spotify has filed a wave of DMCA takedown notices with Google in an effort to remove links to software claiming to offer a premium experience without paying. In many of its complaints Spotify warns that the company believes that the tools are intended to be used as “instruments of fraud”. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/spotify-launches-crackdown-on-tools-offering-premium-service-for-free-200524/
Another Blow To Pirate IPTV- Legal IPTV Box Users That Install Add-ons to Access Pirate Content Are Now Being Tracked By Service Providers: App Watch is targeted at providers of streaming services who provide their own set-top boxes. It’s meant to safeguard these companies against abuse and prevent consumers from using their boxes as piracy tools. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/app-watch-allows-operators-to-monitor-and-ban-piracy-apps-on-android-set-top-boxes-200523/
Coronavirus- Protests and political tension grip lockdown Spain: Nightly pot-banging protests and rising political tensions piled pressure on Spain’s minority government as it sought to lead the nation cautiously out of lockdown and tackle the economic chaos triggered by the pandemic. Unlike many other European countries, the government has come in for a barrage of criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis, only managing to secure its latest extension of the lockdown on Wednesday by just 15 parliamentary votes.
And the debate ahead of the vote was hostile and acrimonious, with opposition leader Pablo Casado, who heads the rightwing People’s Party (PP), not mincing his words.
“You are the epitome of chaos and the worst thing is that you are unable to protect the Spanish people without resorting to this brutal confinement,” he said, addressing his words to Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20200523/coronavirus-protests-and-political-tension-grip-lockdown-spain
Higher Taxes Coming? Spain announces €3-billion universal basic income scheme: It will cost around €3 billion per year, will help four out of five people in severe poverty and benefit close to 850,000 households, half of which include children. Sanchez said the Spanish government had a responsibility to help out those who had been hit hard by the crisis with this proposed plan. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200523/coronavirus-spain-announces-3-billion-universal-basic-income-scheme
Spain likely to raise taxes in wake of coronavirus crisis, say experts: Finance Minister María Jesús Montero has stated that there will not be “massive spending cuts or massive tax hikes.” The government, however, plans to approve the so-called “Google tax” on digital services, and another levy on financial transactions, by the end of the year (at least they got this one right. -Ed.). But together these would only raise an estimated €1.8 billion, not even two tenths of a point of the deficit. The anti-austerity party has also proposed a wealth tax that would affect people with assets worth over €1 million, but this does not appear to have much backing. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-05-22/spain-likely-to-raise-taxes-in-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis-say-experts.html
Spanish PM Sends Mixed Signals, 6th Extension Possible: Speaking to regional premiers on Sunday, Pedro Sánchez said that the exceptional measures would begin to be lifted in the coming days “if nothing goes wrong”. But then states “We are studying a sixth extension because it is our duty,” he said on Saturday. “We will have to look at the epidemiological progression, but we will do so listening to the experts and the regions.”
Opposition parties such as the conservative Popular Party (PP) and far-right Vox have been calling for an end to the exceptional measures since early May, and have either abstained or voted against further extensions, arguing that there are measures under existing laws that could be used during the deescalation process. Legal experts, meanwhile, have claimed that there is no way of confining citizens to their homes without the state of alarm. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-05-24/spanish-pm-considering-lifting-state-of-alarm-in-some-regions-before-in-others.html
Still No Checks?: Thousands of workers in Spain are still waiting to receive unemployment assistance after being placed on a temporary layoff scheme known as ERTE. Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz announced last Friday that the national agency SEPE, which handles jobless claims, had recognized and paid 3.3 million beneficiaries within 33 days.
But the government’s claims have been contradicted by organizations such as the General Council of Administrative Gestores of Spain, an association of professionals who help the public with the paperwork involved in administrative processes such as taxes or property registration.
According to a survey published by this group on Wednesday, more than 900,000 workers placed on the ERTE scheme had still not received their unemployment assistance by mid-May. Meanwhile, the Madrid Hospitality Association says that 40% of workers in the sector have not yet received any payments. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-05-22/sent-home-over-covid-19-laid-off-workers-still-waiting-for-their-checks-in-spain.html
Just 30% Costa del Sol restaurants open doors to public with rest planning to open in June alongside gastronomic events: To boost business and celebrate the end of the lockdown, various restaurants are clubbing together to organise gastronomic and cuisine festivals. One group of restaurants on the Costa del Sol, along with Cadiz and Granada, have organised a Return of Cuisine festival to encourage people to taste different menus at participating restaurants.
Other restaurants are taking part in another celebratory cuisine festival, focusing on “honest and sincere” menus, which are committed to natural and healthy cooking. Menu prices will range from “€35-40 for a normal gastronomic experience to between €55 and 60 for a gourmet meal,” added Asenjo. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/23/just-30-costa-del-sol-restaurants-open-doors-to-public-with-rest-planning-to-open-in-june-alongside-gastronomic-events/
Spanish Police in Marbella purchase 15 High-Tech Laser Pistols to “Control the Coronavirus”: Star Wars is coming to a beach near you.
The local government has confirmed that its officers will be more protected against possible infections from the coronavirus by using the new weapons.
The City Council will spend about 44,000 euros on its purchases of 15 Laser Pistols in a move that has “stunned” members of the opposing political parties.
According to a decree signed by the councilor for Finance, Félix Romero, the technical means available to local agents at the moment are insufficient to face the COVID-19 health emergency.
The Professional Association of Social Work of Malaga said it disapproves the use of this type of stun gun “with the sole purpose of neutralizing people who, due to their situation of living on the street or fragile circumstances, are seriously unprotected.”
The group warns of the “serious consequences of these weapons on people with weakened physical and mental states, since “they can cause serious injuries or irreparable damage to health.” Photo credit and source article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/24/spanish-police-in-marbella-purchase-15-high-tech-laser-pistols-to-control-the-coronavirus/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
All current Sponsors have received extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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 copied from what I believe to be copyright free sources.
The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.
*Subscribe/follow to receive daily issues by email and gain submitting privileges. *By making a submission you are indicating you have read and agree to follow the rules at https://digamextra.com/about/ *The address for your submissions is digamextra@protonmail.com The Deadline is 6pm for the next day’s issue.
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The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 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
By supporting our sponsors you help support DigameXtra!
These banners do NOT indicate the business is open during the Alarm Period. They are simply promos like a roadside billboard. I see no reason to remove them. By now everyone should know non-essential travel is banned. Call Sponsors for their current status as most, but not all, must be closed. -Ed.
All current Sponsors have received 30 day extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the lockdown time we are experiencing. -Ed.
DigameXtra cannot be responsible for incorrect info in reader posts or event announcements. Anonymous submissions are unacceptable.
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.
The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.
*Subscribe/follow to receive daily issues by email and gain submitting privileges. *By making a submission you are indicating you have read and agree to follow the rules at https://digamextra.com/about/ *The address for your submissions is digamextra@protonmail.com The Deadline is 6pm for the next day’s issue.
How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. You can combine several of your photos into a single collage photo by using this free (you need to provide email) online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.fotor.com/create/collage/
When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). I suggest you check it daily.
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Please support your local cafes. They have opened their terraces so you can get a break from home lockdown. They have limited capacity to follow social distancing rules, and they need that limited space FULL of SPENDING CUSTOMERS! Now is not the time to linger for an hour over a cup of coffee. By Declaration Of The Grand Wazoo, St. Francis of Los Angles: American tipping is in effect, 15% + €1 per person minimum unless you are very displeased, more if everything was good and you plan on returning another time. -Ed.
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Due to Cancelation of Ferries.
Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose. Next Scheduled Trip Leaving UK Mid June Arrive Torrox Mid June. Next Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain Mid June Arrive UK End June.
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK toTorrox and back at approximately the same time every month. Also unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full loads 20 cubic meters up to 3 tonne.
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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 / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
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Dog handlers: Good morning readers of Digamextra, We are Silvia and Mario, the dog handlers, we have already started our beautiful work, so that your pets are happy! We await your inquiries and reservations. We live in El Morche, Torrox Costa.
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all some days. Also, there are differences in some stats from different sources due to some testing methods not being accepted by some data collectors, as well as some locations like Catalonia being left out of totals by some media outlets like El Pais. -Ed.
World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 22, 2020, 23:44 GMT https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 5,297,627 , up from 5,150,770
Total Deaths: 339,408 , up from 32,242
Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 22, 2020, 23:49 GMT https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 281,904 , up from 280,117
Total Deaths: 28,628 , up from 27,940
Note that the official Spanish Gov’t numbers below for “total cases” are lower since they only recognize data from PCR+ testing.
Ministerio de Sanidad gets its numbers here https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/
No update today.
Covid-19 Statistic Reporting Confusion: If you are curious why different media outlets are providing different numbers please read this article that explains the situation. It involves various testing methods, as well as some locations being left out of the daily totals used by some sources. Full story: https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-spain-22-may/
Costa del Sol’s Malaga and Granada Held Back in Phase 1 Whilst the Rest of Andalucia Set to Enter Phase 2 of the De-Escalation Plan on Monday: The Ministry of Health has not authorised Costa del Sol’s Malaga or Granada to move onto Phase 2 of the de-escalation plan, as was hoped by the Junta de Andalucia, instead they must remain in Phase 1 for an additional week.
Cadiz, Huelva, Almeria, Jaen, Sevilla and Cordoba will all move onto Phase 2 of the de-escalation plan this next Monday, May 25.
The Junta de Andalucia did propose for all Andalucian provinces to enter at the same time, however, the central government has rejected this notion and maintained that the two provinces must remain in Phase 1 for another week. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/22/costa-del-sols-malaga-and-granada-held-back-in-phase-1-whilst-the-rest-of-andalucia-set-to-enter-phase-2-of-the-de-escalation-plan-on-monday/
Spanish PM, using back-room deals with nationalist opposition, manages enough support in Congress for fifth extension to state of alarm, with a slim 15 vote margin: The exceptional measures will now stay in place until June 7, with one last period expected to be voted on to cover the final weeks of the coronavirus deescalation phases. The extension received 177 votes in favor in the 350-seat Congress, but saw more votes in opposition than ever: 162. Voting NO were the main opposition Popular Party (PP), far-right Vox, the Catalan Republican Left (ERC), Together for Catalonia, Compromis, Foro Asturias and CUP. There were 11 abstensions. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-05-20/spanish-pm-finds-support-in-congress-for-fifth-extension-to-state-of-alarm.html
Sent home over Covid-19, laid-off workers still waiting for their checks in Spain: Delays in processing ERTE claims have left thousands of families in a precarious financial situation. Nearly half a million companies filed for ERTEs in response to the coronavirus lockdown, which forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country. While this measure brought relief to some workers, thousands more are still waiting for their unemployment benefits, spurring anger and resentment and questions of how payment priority is established. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-05-22/sent-home-over-covid-19-laid-off-workers-still-waiting-for-their-checks-in-spain.html
Protests grow in parliament and on the street over government’s pandemic handling: The state of alarm has been extended for another fortnight but more opposition parties have withdrawn their support for it. PM Pedro Sánchez failed to get majority support to extend the state of alarm for at least a further month this week. Negotiations with other parties ahead of Wednesday’s debate in Congreso didn’t secure him enough MPs’ votes. In the end, it was another two-week extension, until 7 June, that was presented to parliament for approval instead. Meanwhile, street protests have grown over the Socialist PSOE and Unidas Podemos coalition’s handling of the crisis, amid fears over the economic outlook.
Over the last week, the nightly action has spread from Madrid to street corners in other parts of the country, starting at 8pm, until now the time to applaud healthcare workers.
Protesting local residents have also gathered outside the Socialist party head office and the homes of some government members.
Residents took to the streets in Malaga and Marbella, among other places, on Thursday.
Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202005/21/protests-grow-parliament-street-20200521210506.html
A protest against the government in Malaga’s Calle Larios on Thursday evening. Photo:SUR/ SALVADOR SALAS
Parador Reopens Its Golf Courses on Costa del Sol’s Malaga and Costa Blanca’s Valencia: The famous luxury hotel and golf course chain, Parador, has just reopened two of its best golf courses in Costa Blanca’s Valencia and Costa del Sol’s Malaga after readjusting its protocols and establishing all the necessary hygiene and social distancing measures needed to protect both its players as well as its staff.
The Malaga golf course will reopen its doors to clients next Monday, May 25, and the El Saler golf course opened its doors to golfers last Monday on May 18.
Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/22/parador-re-opens-its-golf-courses-on-costa-del-sols-malaga-and-costa-blancas-valencia/
Police break up illegal campsites at popular Maro beauty spot: A boat had to be used to remove the vast amounts of rubbish which had accumulated and a number of street dogs were rescued. More than 20 local police and Guardia Civil officers were involved in an operation to dismantle 15 illegal campsites on Monday in different locations along Maro’s beach and three foreigners were denounced for camping illegally in the area, according to Nerja’s councillor for security, Francisco Arce. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202005/22/police-break-illegal-campsites-20200522102236-v.html
Japan’s Naomi Osaka has surpassed Serena Williams as the world’s highest-paid female athlete, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over the last year, according to Forbes: The 22-year-old twice Grand Slam champion’s total is the most ever earned by a female athlete in a 12-month period. She earned $1.4 million more than American great Williams who had topped the list for the last four years.
Maria Sharapova had held the record for 12-month earnings for a female athlete, having made $29.7 million in 2015. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-osaka/osaka-becomes-worlds-highest-earning-female-athlete-idUSKBN22Y2D5
Swimming in community pools seems unfeasible: Property managers warn that owners lack the means to control that security measures are followed. Most communities of owners will not be able to comply with the conditions imposed by the state government for the use of swimming pools. The General Council of Colleges of Property Administrators of Spain (Cgcafe) has submitted a letter to the Ministry of Health after the publication last Saturday of the entry order to phase 2 of the de-escalation plan for the first territories that accessed them – La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Fomentera. The administrators consider that this order does not solve the pending questions that it has been exposing in different communications to the President of the Government and to those responsible for the competent ministries. Source (Spanish): https://www.laprovincia.es/sociedad/2020/05/22/nadar-piscinas-comunitarias-parece-inviable/1284790.html?utm_source=rss
Can you GET MARRIED IN HEAVEN?
On their way to the church to get married, a young Catholic couple were involved in a fatal car accident.
Being good Catholics the young couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven.
While waiting, they begin to wonder: could they possibly get married in Heaven?
When St. Peter finally showed up, they asked him.
St Peter said “I don’t know. This is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out” and he leaves them sitting at the Gate.
After three months, St Peter finally returns, looking somewhat bedraggled. “Yes” he informs the couple ” I can get you married in Heaven”.
“Great!” said the couple “But we were just wondering, what if things don’t work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?”
“You must be bloody joking” says St. Peter, red-faced with frustration, slamming his clipboard on the ground.
“What’s wrong?” asked the frightened couple.
“OH, COME ON!” St. Peter shouted “It took me three months to find a priest up here….Do you have any idea how long it’ll take me to find a lawyer?”
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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 Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
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Free YouTube Concert Featuring Robbie Williams and Take That Restricted to UK Viewers, Musicians Encourage Fans To Bypass Block With VPNs: This Friday 29th May at 8:00pm, Take That’s Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen – together with former band member Robbie Williams – will perform a charity concert directly from their own homes. Gary Barlow, lead singer of the British pop group Take That, after receiving advice on VPN use from a fan on Twitter, gave a shout out to fans, asking “the army” to spread the word on how to bypass YouTube’s restrictions. Full details: https://torrentfreak.com/take-thats-gary-barlow-use-a-vpn-to-bypass-youtube-geoblock-of-lockdown-concert-200519/
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Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa!: Greek House. 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 18:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on telephone number 642585049. 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. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/
Casa Magel: Valle De Abdalajis Malaga B B Breaks Malaga Campo Andalucia
If everything goes as planned re the virus recovery we will be fully open again as from the 1st June 2020
All health & safety procedures will be in place.
Hopefully, the Camino Del Rey will open next week.
Spanish Hideaway Casa Magel B&B from 55€ per night
Fed up with the bad weather and stuck indoors, well the sun is out again, give yourself a treat and have a mini-break at the lovely Casa Magel B & B in Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga.
We have 2 very pretty en-suite rooms available with breakfast included for 55€ per night. Our special offers are still available: 2 nights B&B with one night 3 course evening meal with wine for 2 sharing; 120€. We also have a 3-night break with B&B, one night 3-course meal with wine and another night tapas and drinks in a local bar or in house..170€. Available after the end of May. You can add any more nights on at 50€ a night with breakfast.
We have pleasant gardens with an outdoors Andalucian fully equipped kitchen with a BBQ area and a pool. We are 1 km along an unmade up track from our local town with shops, restaurants, and bars. Or just lounge around our lovely pool and eat in.
We can also arrange a trip to a local Bodega were you will be shown around the vineyards and small factory where they make fully organic wine and sample some with tapas : 20€ a head or stay on and have a wonderful 3-course home-cooked lunch with wine for an extra 15€. Wonderful experience. Lockdown rules permitting.
We are a short drive to Antequera and El Torcal, both exciting places to visit.
Also in the other direction, we have the Caminito Del Rey, the stupendous walk in the gorge at El Chorro and then a visit to the turquoise lakes of Ardales is a must.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com, contact us on casamagel@yahoo.com or telephone 722879503.
We get booked up pretty quickly, so book now for the Summer and bring some friends, we provide vouchers which make a great present for your family & friends.
All bookings will be on condition that the lockdown rules permit and no payment will be taken at the time of booking.
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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -2 x 3 seater sofas approx width 200 x 100 width 160 x 100 price 160€ (For both ) -Synthetic ikea sofa vgc width 175 x 85 cms price 140€ -Solid wooden sideboard Measurements Width 110cms Depth 33cms Height 83cms
Price 75€
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Accountant: Can anybody recommend a accountant in the Nerja area who could do a simple tax return for me? If you can please contact Michael / Nerja on mikestevenitt@gmail.com
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Please be careful about believing crisis info posts on Fakebook, Social Media and even mainline news sources:There are tons of hoaxes circulating. If there is no verifiable source provided with the info, while it may contain some degree of truth (as do all good lies) you should always have a healthy degree of scepticism. -Ed.
Note: Stats for Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Malaga may be reported with a delay of 24 to 48 hrs., or not at all some days. Also, with “reported cases” stats, there are differences in some stats from different sources due to some testing methods not being accepted by some data collectors. -Ed.
World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 18:30 GMT https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 5,150,770 , up from 5,084,934
Total Deaths: 332,242 , up from 329,719
Spain Coronavirus Cases: Last updated- May 21, 2020, 18:34 GMT https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 280,117 , up from 279,524
Total Deaths: 27,940 , up from 27,888
Note that the official Spanish Gov’t numbers below for “total cases” are lower since they recently changed their counting methods and now only recognize data from PCR+ testing. Thus I offer both sets of data.
Ministerio de Sanidad gets its numbers here https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/
Last updated: 00:00 21 May
Total Coronavirus Cases: 233,037
Total deaths: 27,940
UK Coronavirus: Last Updated- May 21, 2020, 18:35 GMT https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/
Total Coronavirus Cases: 250,908 , up from 248,293
Total Deaths: 36,042 , up from 35,704
No new graph today.
Spain’s Gov’t Deal With Basque Nationalist Group EH Bildu In Order To Get 15 Day Extension Passed Causes Uproar: The return of old labor laws that make it difficult to fire employees at center of controversy. Confusion reigns in Spain over deal with Basque party to repeal labor reform. The agreement between the government and EH Bildu, which was announced late last night to the surprise of other groups, was subject to a late-night “rectification” by the Socialist Party. As a result, Employers Association breaks off talks with government over deal with the Basque radical party while political parties excluded from these negotiations demand answers.
After the exceptional measures (to extend the lockdown again) were approved by the lower house of parliament, news emerged of an agreement between the coalition government – led by the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos – and the Basque nationalist group EH Bildu to repeal a 2012 labor reform. The pro-independence party, it emerged, had secured the deal with the government in exchange for abstaining at Wednesday’s key vote to push the end of the state of alarm to June 7.
The text of the agreement began with a commitment by the government to overturn the 2012 legislation, which was passed by the main opposition Popular Party (PP) while it was in power, and which, among other things, gave companies in Spain more flexibility to sack employees. The Wednesday agreement specified that the government should repeal the law before the end of the “extraordinary measures” that are in place to combat the coronavirus crisis – i.e. the state of alarm.
But given the controversy that the deal caused among the political opposition, hours later, at around midnight, the PSOE released an “explanatory note” in which it rectified what had been agreed in the first point of the deal. Instead of the complete repeal of the 2012 legislation, the PSOE and its junior partner agreed on a vague commitment to recover “the labor rights taken away by the 2012 labor reform.” The pledge is included in the governing pact reached by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Unidas Podemos chief Pablo Iglesias in December, ahead of the creation of their coalition government.
The confusion deepened on Thursday morning, when Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias insisted during an interview with Catalunya Ràdio that the agreement “does not speak about a partial repeal, it talks about the repeal of the labor reform. The parties can say what they want. What was signed was what was agreed. The deal between the three parties is to completely overturn the reform.” References: https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-05-21/confusion-reigns-over-government-deal-with-basque-nationalist-party-to-overturn-labor-reform.html
And https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-05-21/employers-association-breaks-off-talks-with-government-over-deal-with-basque-nationalist-party.html
WATCH- Thousands turn up in Malaga’s Calle Larios with pots and pans to protest against the Spanish coalition Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic: The protests initially started in Madrid at the beginning of the week, but have since spread throughout the country. As well as protests in Costa del Sol’s Malaga and Marbella, marches were held across the country today, from Barcelona to Cordoba, spurred on by right wing party Vox encouraging the public to take to the streets “to get Sanchez out”. Protests are expected to continue this week. Full story, and to watch these videos go to: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/05/21/watch-over-a-thousand-costa-del-sol-citizens-march-rattling-pots-pans-in-protest-of-spanish-governments-handling-of-coronavirus-pandemic/
Este es el aspecto que presenta la calle Larios a las 20.00 horas. Ahora mismo, resulta imposible mantener la distancia de seguridad de dos metros. Gritos de "unidad nacional". pic.twitter.com/9DmOWNeUwu
New York transit agency launches UV light pilot program in effort to kill Covid-19: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use “150 dual-headed mobile devices” from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the UVC light technology, the agency said in a press release.
UVC, which is one of three types of light on the UV spectrum, is proven to eliminate Covid-19 and is most potent against viruses and bacteria, PURO Lighting said. PURO noted that their lamps also have UVA and UVB as well for full spectrum disinfection. The MTA touts that UVC light is “an efficient, proven, and effective technology for eliminating viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19” and has been demonstrated to kill viruses in hospital operating rooms, urgent care clinics, universities, and fire stations. Full story: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/20/us/new-york-transit-uv-light-trnd/
A UV-C Light emitting robot sterilizes a hospital room. Photo: Essdras M Suarez/Boston Globe via Getty Images
Your bubble is ready- plastic pods offer solution for COVID dining: For restaurant owners worrying how they can welcome back customers but keep them safe from COVID-19, a French designer has created a cylinder of transparent plastic that hangs from a cable on the ceiling, much like a lampshade. A scoop cut out of the back allows diner to sit and stand up without having to bend over double. Christophe Gernigon, who invented the device, called the Plex’Eat, said the designs already on the market looked like booths in prison visiting rooms, so were not inviting for customers. Photo:REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-restaurants/your-bubble-is-ready-plastic-pods-offer-solution-for-covid-dining-idUSKBN22X100
We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time: Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down. That strange finding was made in 2016. Since then, all sorts of suggestions rooted in known physics have been put forward to account for the perplexing signal, and all have been ruled out. What’s left is shocking in its implications. Explaining this signal requires the existence of a topsy-turvy universe created in the same big bang as our own and existing in parallel with it. In this mirror world, positive is negative, left is right and time runs backwards. It is perhaps the most mind-melting idea ever to have emerged from the Antarctic ice – but it might just be true. Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532770-400-we-may-have-spotted-a-parallel-universe-going-backwards-in-time/
Your face mask selfies could be training the next facial recognition tool: Researchers are crawling the internet for photos of people wearing face masks to improve facial recognition algorithms. Face masks cover up a significant portion of what facial recognition needs to identify and detect people — essentially threatening the future of a multimillion-dollar industry unless the technology can learn to recognize people beyond the coverings.
Facial recognition companies have long used people’s pictures without consent to train their algorithms. Civil liberty advocates contend that facial recognition technology threatens privacy and free speech, warning as well that there are almost no laws preventing abuse of the surveillance tools. Masks have long been a method for avoiding facial recognition. Protesters in Hong Kong relied on them to beat the government’s facial recognition to avoid harsh retaliation, prompting a mask ban there. Read more at: https://www.cnet.com/news/facial-recognition-firms-are-scrambling-to-see-around-face-masks/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
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