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Casa Magel is having a special offer over Christmas ! :
3 nights, December 24th, 25th, 26th with B&B
Christmas eve dinner with wine
Christmas day traditional English 3 course late lunch with Cava, wine + free bar all day and all the bells & whistles associated with Christmas
Santas present for everyone.
Boxing day lunch
375€ for 2 sharing a double room
We will of course be running our normal specials over the next few months.
Spaces are limited on, first to book basis.
We follow the covid restrictions carefully and we have plenty of room for social distancing.
100€ deposit is required for booking but will be returned if the covid rules change.
Location: Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
Sat Nav Co-ordinates 36.920529, -4.684685
CHECK IN TIME From 2:30pm
http://www.casamagel.com ; casamagel@yahoo.com
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Liquid Lunch Band on the beach: Mogador Beach Club, Torrox Costa, Sat 24th at 2100. We will also be joined by Sam Woodrow performing her amazing fire act. FB Page

The Groove Band: Sunday Oct 25th afternoon live music 4pm
Bua Garden Restaurant, Urbanizacion Casares Costa Golf 29690 Casares.
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar coming events & excursion:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Thursday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 – 13.00For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Web site: www.lux-mundi.org . We would also like to invite you to become a Friend of Lux Mundi, please call in the Centre for more information, and if you are already a Friend please call in to renew your card.
-Every Monday – Craft Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre.
-Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Friday – Coffee Morning .We can now accept donations of household goods and clothes etc. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Monday 2nd November – The Centre will be closed for a Public Holiday.
-Monday 9th November – Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, for those who are alone. You are welcome to join the group for support and friendship. The group also meets on the other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. Time 13.30 in the Centre.
-Thursday 18th November – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. 14 Euros for Friends of Lux Mundi and 16 Euros for those without a Friends´card. Proceeds for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED.

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Greek House: Greek Casita 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. Summer hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 19:00-23:00. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. For reservation call 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/

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale : Citroen C3 “Exclusive” 1.4 petrol “AUTOMATIC”
In superb condition and runs perfect. Year 2003, 118.000 km
Full option. 3.500 euros
Phone : 689 64 60 90 Patrick Torrox Costa

For Sale: Two Items.
– Used cane-type fencing. 4.8 metres long x 1.5 metres high, except for a very short section (6cms) at one end, where it’s about 1.4 metres high as a result of being cut to fit around a piece of metal fence post. In good condition overall, with fading for about half it’s height and the full length on one side, due to exposure to the sun on that side – see top right-hand photo. Can be installed either way up, so it’s ideal if you want a good quality fence at a cheap price or to double up on an existing thinner fence. €20.
-Used Ceiling Fan and Light. White with wicker-type of inlay on the fan blades, and an opaque white lampshade. Height approx. 31cms, Width approx.122cms, each blade approx. 58cms long.
In good overall condition apart from one blade, where some of the wicker has peeled off, – see top and bottom left photos, so perhaps best suited to a guest bedroom or property rental. Removed from ceiling when light fitting was replaced. €20
Buyer collects from Caleta de Velez
Contact Anne on anneconti1956@outlook.com
or 691 94 43 94

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Andalucia adds 44 new dead by coronavirus and links three days above 30 per day: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
Andalucia has returned to add this Thursday other 44 killed by coronavirus. This is the highest figure of the second wave of the pandemic, and the second time it has been recorded that number, which last took place the 13th of October. With these figures, the community takes three days in a row above 31 people dead each day and, only this week, has added 160 people who have died, bringing the total number of fatalities from the pandemic 2.286.
In addition, according to data from the department of Health and Families this Thursday, Andalucia has added 2.954 new infections. It is the second day in which the community is situated around three thousand new cases, which leaves the balance sheet total of cases in the community since the start of the pandemic in 104.189.
In addition, point out from Health, there have been 171 admissions to hospital, 18 of them in the ICU. Although it is not the highest figure of the second wave of the pandemic -a record that was recorded yesterday-yes, that is one of the highest amounts of the last few months. Source, Spanish.

Bars closed at 10 pm in Seville, Cordoba, Jaen and Granada and the mask always in the terraces: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
The Board has decided to adopt more restrictive measures in Sevilla, Jaén, Córdoba and Granada due to the “worrying” rise in infections by coronaviruses. Among the measures that has been announced is the closure of bars at 22.00 hours and the limitation of the capacity to 50 percent in the hospitality establishments both in the terraces and on the interior. The measures will begin 0.00 this Sunday, once published in the Official Bulletin of the Junta de Andalucía.
Among the measures adopted is also the extension of screening and restrictions that affect Granada, Sevilla, Jaen and Cordoba. The director has informed that he has requested that the TSJA to impose the restriction on night-time mobility, a curfew from 23.00 until 6.00 in the morning in Granada city and in thirty municipalities of its metropolitan area.
The extension of the restrictions is in Granada, Jaen, Cordoba and Sevilla where the reproduction coefficient is above 1, which means that each person is able to infect more than one person. Currently in Andalusia, the rate of incidence is 301,54 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which is below the national average. The incidence of 907 cases in the city of Granada, from 466 in Jaen, Cordoba arrives at 387 and 340 cases in Seville.
The restoration of the use of the masks will be mandatory both in bar and in the terraces, it will only be possible to not use it while you’re eating. Also, the people who make sport in the open air should keep the mask up if you are with more people. In addition, it has requested the application of the curfew in Granada and in 30 municipalities of the province. Source, Spanish.

More Andalucian towns will carry out mass screenings: The situation in Andalusia has been labelled critical by local councillors. Four of the eight provinces reported their highest number of infected since the beginning of the second wave: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Huelva.
For this reason, the Junta de Andalucía continues with its mass screenings and has announced the new locations that will have to undergo these tests:
-Seville: Capital, Castillo de las Guardas, Utrera, Badolatosa, Estepa, Gilena, Herrera, La Roda de Andalucía, Lora de Estepa and Marinaleda
-Córdoba: Capital, Aguilar de la Frontera
-Jaén: Capital, Baeza, Sierra de Segura, Quesada, Guarromán
-Malaga: Teba, Almáchar
-Almeria: Los Gallardos
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/breaking-news-more-andalucian-towns-will-carry-out-mass-screenings/

New covid restrictions have come into effect in the Region of Murcia: In new measures, which began yesterday, Wednesday, October 21, to stop the spread of covid across the region, the Murcian health authority has introduced stricter safety measures and upped restrictions across twelve municipalities and several residential districts of the cities of Murcia and Cartagena. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/new-covid-restrictions-have-come-into-effect-in-the-region-of-murcia/

Adverts Coming To WhatsApp: Facebook Inc. on Thursday said its WhatsApp messaging app would start to offer in-app purchases (ads to buy items) and hosting services (ads to buy cloud based services), as it moves to boost revenue from the app while knitting together e-commerce infrastructure across the company. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-whatsapp-ecommerce-idUSKBN2771W9

Alcohol-free Guinness Arrives Next Week: Diageo has unveiled an alcohol-free Guinness stout that will be rolled out in the UK next week. The beer, which was made at Guinness’ St James Gate brewery in Dublin, comes in at 0.0% ABV, contains 16 calories per 100ml, and will be rolled out in the UK from 26 October. A full 440ml can contains just over 70 calories, and carry a recommended retail price of between £3.50 and £4.50 for a pack of four. It is a de-alcoholised beer, where the alcohol is removed through a cold filtration method. Full article: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/10/diageo-launches-alcohol-free-guinness/

Breaking News – President of Valencian Community confirms curfew: President of the Valencian Community, Sr. Ximo Puig, has just announced that a curfew will be established in this community in the following days. The curfew will be applied from midnight each evening until 6 am each day until December 9. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/breaking-news-president-of-valencian-community-confirms-curfew/

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World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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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

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

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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DigameXtra No. 1762 Thursday, Oct. 22nd 2020

On October 22, 2020October 21, 2020 By Naythan

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Bandits on the Beach: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live at Chiringuito El Tropy on the beach in Caleta, to the left of the Marina and the boat yard, this coming Saturday 24th October from 1.00pm.
As dancing is now not allowed we will be playing a more subdued set so that you don’t get too excited and break the rules, but it should be a great afternoon, right on the beach.
To reserve your table, highly recommended as table are now limited, call 653 629 841. Hope to see you there.
Rod & Mitch, The Bandits

Live Music with Alex & Bernd & Alfred: Friday 23Oct 15:30.
Restaurante Feroche, Paseo Maritimo, Torrox Costa
+34 658 14 59 50

Duo Golden Cuba: Sat 24OCT 3:30pm.
Chiringuito Paradise, Algarrobo Costa. +34 695 38 66 98
Urbanización Centro Internacional 29793 Algarrobo FB Page

Adriana Rogan show: Sunday Oct 25th 3pm.
Restaurante Los Naranjos, Alcaucin, Tel. 619 390 146 FB Page

Halloween Party: The Mogador Beach Club El Barco
Saturday 31OCT. 4pm till late, DJ Steve Altman, Free shots on entry, BBQ & bonfire, best costume prize, family friendly.
Carretera del Penoncillo, Torrox Costa. Resv- 951 55 10 79 FB Page

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-IPTV set top box MAG 322W1. With HDMI cable, power cable, power adapter and remote control. Hardly used. Surplus to requirements due to change of internet provider. €40
-Modern Wall clock. John Lewis Newgate pantry wall clock. Acrylic grey case with soft rubber finish. Glass lens and green hands €15
-Face Masks. Disposable three layer face masks. 2 x 30 packs. €6.50 per pack or €12
Contact Lynda / Paul on 07572 458501 or email lynda.shepley@icloud.com ; Torrox Park.

For Sale: King sized bed 200 x 180 cm originally purchased from Muebles Pirámides puerto in Caleta. In very good condition €100 For collection in Cómpeta. We will assist with transfer. Brian .
Email: Brian.quinn@outlook.ie or 00353872598089

For Sale, as lot: Ten pairs ladies shoes. Good quality soft leather. Sizes 5/6. Only €15 for the lot. Casabermeja/Colmenar. Sue: 637163461.

For Sale: Pine drawers for sale two sets each have 6 drawers capable of taking A4 paper on castors for easy movement
34cm wide x 38cm deep x 65cm high
€20 Nerja
michaelkelly5 at talktalk dot net

For Sale: Bed base and mattress. I have these 1.90×1.50 bed articles in good shape. Base is perfect, strong and with 8 legs. Ergolatex mattress with slight signs of use but very comfortable, . If anyone is interested I am selling for 28 euros both. They go together.
Collect at Torrox Costa (Beach Club).
Contact: jessleni@hotmail.com or 666074664

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Repair of FAGOR Innovation Induction Hob: Can anyone assist please.I am looking for a a person /company to repair a 4 burner Fagor Innovation Induction hob. Please contact Kevin at Telephone / WhatsApp 634328089
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New restrictions to fight Covid following spike in Andalucian town Albox, in the province of Almeria: The new restrictions, which will effect almost 11,700 people, will come into place from midnight tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. Read the full deails: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/21/new-restrictions-to-fight-covid-following-spike-in-andalucian-town/

Spanish Politics- At The No-Confidence Debate: Spain’s PM urges opposition PP “not to fall into the abyss of the far right”. Far right Vox Party leader Santiago Abascal, and Ignacio Garriga, a Vox lawmaker for Barcelona, launched blistering attacks against a government that was variously described as “social-communist,” “criminal,” “illegitimate,” “unconstitutional,” “totalitarian,” “miserable,” “negligent,” “immoral,” “a mafia” and “wasteful,” among other epithets.
The no-confidence motion has little hope of securing congressional approval, as Vox holds just 52 seats in the 350-strong lower house of parliament and no other party has expressed open support for the initiative. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-10-21/at-no-confidence-debate-spains-pm-urges-opposition-pp-not-to-fall-into-the-abyss-of-the-far-right.html

COMPUTER ALERT: Google’s Chrome Web-Browser Under Active Attacks- Update Chrome Now: If you are using Google Chrome browser on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, you need to update your web browsing software immediately to the latest version Google released earlier today.
Google released Chrome version 86.0.4240.111 today to patch several security high-severity issues, including a zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild by attackers to hijack targeted computers.
Users are recommended to manually trigger the update process by going to “Settings > Help > About Google Chrome” from the menu. A new window will open to notify you it is updating, or it will say you are already up to date.
Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/chrome-zeroday-attacks.html

European Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester United are in talks about a bombshell plot involving Europe’s biggest football clubs to join a new FIFA-backed tournament that would reshape the sport’s global landscape. Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Tottenham are also candidates to join a new European Premier League, which is backed by a $6 billion (£4.6 billion) financing package. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12109174/european-premier-league-liverpool-and-manchester-united-in-talks-for-fifa-backed-tournament

Youtube Downloaders: Every day millions of people use YouTube rippers, tools that are often used to illegally download music and videos for free. Music industry insiders are sounding the alarm about this piracy threat. It’s no secret that the music industry sees stream-ripping as today’s single biggest piracy threat. Full article:
https://torrentfreak.com/theres-a-hidden-proxy-war-between-youtube-and-stream-rippers-201020/

Breathable Bacon facemask promises a ‘sizzling rasher’ experience: Created by US-based Hormel Foods, the Black Label Breathable Bacon facemask features the ‘latest in pork-scented technology’ with two-ply multi-fiber cloth to give the wearer the experience of smelling a ‘sizzling rasher’ while they protect themselves from coronavirus. PHOTO:Hormel Foods. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/21/breathable-bacon-facemask-promises-a-sizzling-rasher-experience/

How foreigners in Spain can get grants for home improvements: What kind of home improvements can I get a grant for?
-For energy efficiency reasons
-For conservation, safety and access reasons
-For urban/rural renovation or renewal reasons
In terms of energy efficiency grants, these include covering the cost of heating and air conditioning, new windows, home insulation, electrical installations and sound proofing.
For conservation, safety and access reasons, it can be understood as being grants for renovation needed to improve the standards of living for residents of a dwelling ie a lift or wheelchair ramp in a building where there are elderly residents.
For urban/rural renovation or renewal reasons, the government states that it includes financing for “rehabilitation work of residential buildings and individual dwellings, as well as works for the urbanisation of adjacent public spaces and construction of buildings and dwellings that replace others that have previously been demolished in the same area”.
This means that whoever buys a derelict building in Spain can get a grant for its renovation.
Foreign nationals can apply for a grant if they “are legally resident in Spain”.
This means that non-resident second home owners in Spain cannot apply.
What other requirements are there?
Home owners in Spain with or without a mortgage can apply, as can renters (although this should only be done if the landlord agrees).
Most property types are eligible, from detached to terraced houses and also houses in residential communities.
If you live in a building with other flats, it’s worth noting that housing communities can make joint requests for grants for blocks of flats or apartments.
For an entire building to be eligible, at least 50 percent of the properties must be first homes and not short-term holiday lets. The same applies to individual grant applications – the property must be your primary residence for at least one year before applying.
Another requirement is that the property has to have been built and finished before 1996.
Home improvements on individual properties can’t take longer than 12 months once your municipality has issued the licence.
For blocks of flat the deadline is extended to 16 months or 18 months if they’re made up of more than 40 properties.
The company or builder must supply a legal invoice for the project to be eligible for a grant.
How much money can the grant be worth?
If it’s a house, the highest grant amount is €12,000, or 40 percent of the cost. For flats or apartments, the grant limit is €8,000.
If the grant is for a blocks of flats the amount is usually determined by the number of flats but still generally can’t surpass 40 percent of the total cost.
Up to €1,000 extra can be requested for improvements to properties that are registered as being of “cultural interest”.
Some regions also offer grants of up to 25 percent of the total renovation price for those under 35, especially in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants that are looking for young residents.
However, the grant can cover 75 percent of the cost for applicants with very low incomes (lower than 3 times the IPREM indicator) or when the project is to improve access for disabled or elderly people (65 years old and over).
How do I apply for a grant?
Each region decides the process for applying for home improvement grants, so your first port of call should be their regional website. Look for information on “convocatorias” (grant application announcements) and their deadlines. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20201020/explained-how-foreigners-in-spain-can-get-grants-for-home-improvements

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World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1761 Wednesday, Oct. 21st 2020

On October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 By Naythan

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What’s On

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Look for showers for the next 2 days: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/nerja/302197/daily-weather-forecast/302197

Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery:
I will be at Viveros Florena today for the weekly market with A3 prints of all my paintings. €20 each. 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Open by appointment every day from 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Original paintings, prints and paintographs by Mitch France, ceramics by Chris France.
Subject matter: Musicians, Morocco, abstract, Flamenco dancers, local scenes. Commissions considered.
To view all the work, for information on the artists and directions to the gallery go to: www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available.
The galley is air-conditioned but is also well ventilated.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp).
Email: mitchfranceart@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart

Paul Hayes show: Friday 23 Oct at 8:30pm. Bar Amsterdam, Torrox Costa. Lovely friends of Bar Amsterdam! Because of your great support we can celebrate our 1st. Anniversary! Many many thanks for that!
From 21-24 October it’s gonna be ‘PARTYTIME’!
Take a look at our event calendar and come to the bar to celebrate with us! See you all the coming days!
Oct 22- DJ Worzel
Oct 24- Sweet Sarah Sound
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Hiking routes return in Almunecar: The Community Sports Centre of Almunecar returns with it’s Hiking program on Sunday, October 25, after cancelling events for seven months since the pandemic began. People interested in participating on any of the routes can register at the community offices, located in the Francisco Bonet stadium, from 9am to 2pm and from 5pm to 10pm. The price per route is just €12. Departures will take place at 7.30 am from the Almuñécar bus station.
-The first hiking route will be through the region of La Alpujarra in Granada, on a six-hour route, rated at moderate difficulty.
-The second hike will be Sunday, November 8. It will start and end in Jeres del Marquesado. The difficulty of this route is rated medium and will be six hours.
-For Sunday, November 22, the proposed hike will take you on a visit to the Castañar de Paterna. This route also has a medium difficulty rating. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/20/hiking-routes-return-in-almunecar/

Weekly Crochet /Knitting Group: Calling all Ladies (& Gents if they so wish). Do you Crochet? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies that are meeting every week in Algarrobo Costa on Thursdays. The group is well over 6/7 years old and would love new members to come along and join us. And if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead. We will teach you either craft if you wish.
We will be meeting at Caffe Loppen on the Algarroba Costa front from around 10-10.30 ish to 12 – 1pm ish this and every Thursday. Hope to see you there. Need more information?
Email Polly – madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
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.
There will be no summer break this year and I will be available throughout August.
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 a 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/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga is now fully open!
We have started to receive clients but by appointment only. It is wonderful to finally be able to have visitors! We are of course following the legal guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
The summer is a great time to plant Vetiver as this plant is indigenous to India. Vetiver loves the heat of summer to grow. Vetiver is often used as a wind barrier in the fall and winter months. Vetiver is the best plant to stabilise erosion prone locations before the first fall rains come. We have plenty of plants in stock for either pickup or delivery via the Spanish Correos.
It is always a great way to spend a day in the garden.
We also have Moringa seeds, Lemon Grass, Moringa seedlings and now our new product, Organic Moringa Powder. If you do not know the medicinal powers of Moringa you can check it out here. https://www.vetiverspain.org/moringa-oleifera-.html
This month we have some specials for both pickup and shipments.
Contact: David y Anna
www DOT vetiverspain DOT com
Email: info AT vetiverspain DOT com
Cell and WhatsApp: (34) 692 288 657

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Lovely 2 seater sofa lemon color. Measurements width 155 x 86cms Price 75€
-Lovely natural wood square coffeee table with 2 drawers Measurements 90 x 90 x 63cms Price 60€
-Lovely narrow solid pine display unit with drawers Measurements 53 x 36 x 198cms Price 95€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Double sofa bed 45 €. Good quality and very sturdy. In excellent as-new condition, 205 cm long 96 cm wide. To be collected from Caleta (Will need 2 strong men!)
Please call Sharon / Greta 645025532

For Sale, 2 items:
-Becken Juicer. Excellent condition. Retails online for 73 Euros. Special price of 25 Euros. Available for pickup only in Nerja.
-Dresser-top mirror. Needs some minor repair to backing. 10 Euros.
All proceeds go to Costa Animal Society.
WhatsApp Valerie at 652 041 648

For Sale, 2 items:
-Ecron DeHumidifier good condition 20 euros
-Rocktrail cooler box with electric connector for car. 10 euros.
More pics on request.
Dennis, Canillas de Albaida 675071766.

For Sale: Rustic bathroom cabinet, with marble top and full size illuminated mirror. Only 45 euros. Pick up in Torrox Campo. More pics on request. Intel. Bob, bobnoletATgmail.com or 0031622911037.

Recommendations & Requests

Art: Just got these 3 fab framed prints from local artist Mitch France. If you’re looking for something different he has a website (link below) and a gallery (by appt. only) just outside Canillas de Albaida. Great guy and terrific artist. http://www.artroom-gallery.com
Dave, Competa, tisdavesmith AT gmail d0T com

Furniture Restorer Wanted: Are you or do you know of a Furniture Restore who could bring this rather tired table top back to life?
If so, please oblige by responding to George, Maro. Mobile: 653 058 825 Email: dobmick at Hotmail dot co dot uk.

MS Bespoke Joinery: Looking for a professional to redo the work surface of our kitchen, we immediately thought of Digamextra and came across an ad published by a gentleman named Mick Storey. He stipulated that he was a first and foremost a cabinet maker, but that no job was too small. In the end, he redid our kitchen countertop to perfection. We then thought that he might be able to build two bedside tables that we sorely needed. We gave Mick the description of what we wanted, he took the measurements and a few days later we had the most beautiful tables, which went well beyond our expectations.
We, therefore, can’t recommend Mick enough: he is friendly, discreet, talented, and to his own self-admission, a perfectionist.
Paul and Veronique Engel-Auzon, puchkauzon1 AT gmail D0t com in Competa.
You can reach Mick Storey on: 696161951

News & Articles

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Spencer Davis has died, aged 81: The multi-instrumentalist and founder of The Spencer Davis Group passed away in hospital yesterday (October 19) while being treated for pneumonia, his agent Bob Birk told the BBC.
Davis formed The Spencer Davis Group in Birmingham in 1963 with Steve Winwood (organ/vocals), Muff Winwood (bass) and Pete York (drums). The band, who originally went by the name The Rhythm & Blues Quartet, became renowned for such hits as ‘Keep On Running’ (a cover of a song written by Jackie Edwards), ‘Gimme Some Lovin” and ‘I’m A Man’.
The Spencer Davis Group were part of the “British Invasion” of the 1960s in the US, and toured with the likes of The Who and The Rolling Stones.
The Winwood brothers left the group in 1967 — Steve to form Traffic; Muff to become a successful record executive — and the band wound down in July 1969 (although they briefly reformed from 1973-74) with Davis moving to the US the following year to pursue a solo career. Full article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/spencer-davis-has-died-aged-81-the-spencer-davis-group-2792554?amp

Spanish government considering nationwide state of alarm to implement a curfew: The Spanish government is considering introducing a nighttime curfew across the whole of the country, in a bid to bring down coronavirus infections. The executive believes, however, that it would need to do so under a state of alarm given that there is no other option that would give it the legal framework to limit a fundamental right such as that of movement in this way. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-20/spanish-government-considering-using-nationwide-state-of-alarm-to-implement-a-curfew.html

Madrid Asks Government to Declare a Curfew: The Councillor of the Community of Madrid, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, is pursuing plans for the government to implement a curfew to stop surging coronavirus infections. “For that [to decree a curfew] you have to have legal coverage that the Community of Madrid does not have, it would have to be a decision made by the government of Spain,” he said. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/20/breaking-news-madrid-asks-government-to-declare-a-curfew/

Excess deaths in second wave- 11,000 deaths since July: Statistics in Spain show 11,000 excess deaths during the second wave of the coronavirus, compared with the same period last year.
Since these are deaths from all causes, the difference between the observed and the expected death count since July, using data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) based on civil registry records, could be partly explained by the summer heat.
But the Carlos III public health institute, which runs a mortality monitoring system called MoMo, has only categorized 1,959 deaths as caused by heat this year, the same number as last year.
Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-20/excess-deaths-in-second-wave-11000-victims-since-july.html

Greater Manchester to be forced into Tier 3 lockdown with pubs to shut for 28 days: A Tier 3 lockdown will now be imposed on the region after Tory ministers walked out on talks in a row over just £5m – as mayor Andy Burnham acucsed them of “playing poker with people’s lives”. As with other Tier 3 areas, all pubs and bars will have to close for at least 28 days unless serving substantial meals. Indoor or garden gatherings between multiple households will be banned and residents will be advised against travel.
On top of usual Tier 3 rules, betting shops, casinos, bingo halls, adult gaming centres, and soft play areas must also shut in Greater Manchester. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-greater-manchester-forced-tier-22876230

Spike in coronavirus cases in Italy has led to new restrictions: The announcement has given local mayors the power to close public areas after 9pm with restaurant opening times and group sizes also being tightened.
Bars and restaurants must close at midnight and after 6pm, only table service will be allowed, with maximum group sizes being six.
Starting times at schools will be later and more distance-learning will be encouraged, although these will mainly affect older pupils in high schools.
Conferences and local festivals have been suspended and amateur contact sports will be stopped. Gyms and swimming pools have seven days to adapt to the new protocols. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/18/spike-in-coronavirus-cases-in-italy-has-led-to-new-restrictions/

German Alpine region goes into lockdown: An Alpine area of southern Germany has gone into a new lockdown, the first part of the country to do so since the first Covid peak earlier this year. The 105,000 people of Berchtesgadener Land, bordering Austria, will only be allowed to leave home for essential reasons for the next two weeks. PHOTO:GettyImages. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54618827

What you need to know about Spain’s new car subsidies scheme:
A scheme to boost sales of low-emission vehicles comes into force this week. Here’s what you need to know about Plan Renove 2020. The measures include large incentives to trade in older vehicles for less polluting motors and come into force on October 20th. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20200618/what-you-need-to-know-about-spains-new-car-subsidies-scheme

If your device is comprimised, no anti-malware apps or amount of encryption will prevent snooping or data theft: A Windows-based remote access Trojan believed to be designed by Pakistani hacker groups to infiltrate computers and steal users’ data has resurfaced after a two-year span with retooled capabilities to target Android and macOS devices. It has been an uninterupted problem in Windows.
According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the malware dubbed “GravityRAT” now masquerades as legitimate Android and macOS apps to capture device data, contact lists, e-mail addresses, and call and text logs and transmit them to an attacker-controlled server. BOTTOM LINE- If you put it on the Internet, including the “Cloud” and Messaging App conversations, you should consider it public. Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/windows-gravityrat-malware-now-also.html

The Takedown of Big-Tech Begins: What would you do if Fakebook and all the free social media become paid subscription services? Or if they become geo-restricted, limited to the country you’re in, or even EU only? Is it possible FB users in Spain could be blocked from seeing the UK version post Brexit? The best solution is to have your own website. Share the link with all your contacts. You can set it up so only your invited visitors can view it, where they can comment on your posts. You can even have a realtime text-chat box on your site for live conversations. Then you don’t need FakeBook, Twits, Instabore or Snoopchat. Watch some tutorial videos and build your own website on one of the many free website hosts like Webnode or Contact DoctorLaptop to discuss your options.
– U.S. says Google breakup may be needed to end violations of antitrust law: The U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday, accusing the $1 trillion company of illegally using its market power to fend off rivals and said nothing was off the table, including a breakup of the internet search and advertising company. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-antitrust-google/u-s-says-google-breakup-may-be-needed-to-end-violations-of-antitrust-law-idUSKBN2751OC
-Regulatory probes Google is facing in Asia, Europe: See this article for a list of the current investigations and reviews into the alleged anticompetitive practices at Google across Asia and Europe. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-antitrust-google-factbox/factbox-regulatory-probes-google-is-facing-in-asia-europe-idUSKBN2751N0

Eddie Van Halen’s last-ever show with Van Halen is now available with soundboard audio: Eddie Van Halen tragically died on October 6 following a long battle with throat cancer. The concert took place on October 4, 2015, and was the second of two shows Van Halen played at the Hollywood Bowl to conclude their summer tour that year. The tour was their third since reuniting with frontman David Lee Roth in 2007.

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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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DigameXtra No. 1760 Tuesday, Oct. 20th 2020

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By Naythan

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What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

La Casa Hotel and Restaurant Torrox Pueblo:
Culinary trip around the world!! …next destination Italy!
Date Saturday 7th November 3 course set menu 25 euro per person.
Menu is-
To start Antipasto
Main course will be a choice of either Linquini vongole or Spaghetti Puttanesca
Desert Tiramiasu all home made and freshly prepared
We do have limited spaces and we are half full already, so please book soon!!
662039741/952535471
Our next Destination after Italy in Mid November will be…the Caribbean!!
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga, España

La Sala Puerto Banus- Marbella: Saturday Soul Sessions live on the terrace from 3pm. This Saturday with Voice of Holland singing star, Ivanildo Kembel.
Reservations are a must, so visit www.lasalabanus.com or call 952 814 145 PHOTO:LA SALA

Restaurant Kukko: This Wednesday’s music club is dedicated to all kinds of American music. In restaurant Kukko you can enjoy every Wednesday from 7p.m. on a nice dinner while enjoying great songs. Table reservations +34 646 111 203. Welcome! Avda de Los Boliches 4 29640 Fuengirola FB Page

Parrilla San Bartolome- Antequera: Our New Menus for this atypical holiday season are ready. We are adapted to existing safety and hygiene measures. Visit our Facebook page to see menus.
FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

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

Workshops: New to Knitting or Crotchet? Want to Learn New Techniques? Then join our exciting new workshops, learn how to use circular needles or learn continental knitting in our Charity Boutique in Calle El Barrio no 35 y 37 Nerja. Friendly environment, English and Spanish languages.
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4pm -6pm
Contact pippaspawprints@gmail.com

DoctorLaptop’s famous Annual Clean & TuneUp Service €60: For Windows & Mac. New “fileless” malware formats evade standard anti-virus programs, making it difficult for typical users to “dis-infect” computers themselves with free, consumer level tools. If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance an annual professional servicing with advanced professional grade tools is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? If you did, the engine replacement will cost far more than if you had properly maintained it with an oil change once or twice a year. It’s the same with computers, you should do a quick cleanup yourself once a month, and get an annual professional service. I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: verify all System files and permissions, replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use a 5 tool malware/adware/spyware removal protocol, clean out junk files/logs/history/etc., update Windows/Mac+all drivers+programs and finally optimize your settings and registry for fastest overall performance. Job usually completed overnight. Heavily infected comps or those showing error messages need a repair, not a maintenance service. Hard disks of 1000Gb or more add €10 and may require 2 days to complete.
ALSO: Free shopping service, send me your requirements, I’ll find you the best deals!
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux and Android all serviced. I do not service phones.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com or call 675 993 069 (no calls answered before 11am, missed calls returned asap). Please do not use the DigameXtra email for DoctorLaptop business. Always include the make, model, and version of Windows/Mac installed when emailing for support.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals Fron The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beige sofa adjustable headrests and extending foot stool with 2 matching chairs 210 x 100 cms, 110 x 100 cms Price 260€
-Solid castilian sideboard. Very heavy solid castilian sideboard Measurements 135 x 37 x 83cms Price 120€
-Beautiful large low coffee table been stripped back and waxed. Measurements Width 148cms Depth 95cms Height 45cms Price 75€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahousehold dot com

For Sale: New HP ink cartridges 950XL x 2. €10 each. Call Chris or Sarah on 684181758 and collect from Viñuela.

For Sale: Ufesa Electric heater. Excellent condition. €25
More pics on request.
sylvia4700 at hotmail.co.uk ; Sylvia, Velez Malaga

For Sale, 3 items:
-Ceiling light, 2 x black €10 each
-Ceiling light 1 x pine/black €10
–Markesit oil filled electric radiator €10
WhatsApp Mike 653475891 Competa / Torrox road

Wanted: Garage to rent. I am looking for a garage on street level must be secure and damp free in Nerja/ torrox or surrounding area please contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429

Recommendations & Requests

Christian Men’s meeting: Hello, I am in Torrox for 6 months and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the residents and expats. What I miss is meeting other Christian men in the Torrox, Competa, Frigiliana area for some Christian fellowship. I’d like to see if there are other guys who would like to meet over lunch. I’m all for anyone interested to WhatsApp me, call or drop me an email to discuss. My name is Roland Wroten, email: rolandwroten@yahoo.com,
Phone: +31-650-730-668.

Friendship: I am a widower of mature years, and would like to meet a lady of a similar position for socializing, drink’s and meals out and hopefully to enjoy Christmas together. Mike.
I live in Frigiliana and can be contacted on mikestevenitt@gmail.com

Self-levelling concrete: If there is anyone out there with experience using self-levelling concrete (or equivalent) I would like a quote for an area of approx 36 sq. m.
The current floor is stone crazy paving but is pretty level anyway, but I am looking for a more smooth surface.
Thanks to anyone who can help, but MUST have (demonstrable) experience with such products.
Nick, La Herradura, 609 706 210
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

News & Articles

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Ireland orders full national lockdown- Country faces SIX WEEKS of maximum ‘Level 5’ restrictions with pubs and non-essential shops closed until December 1: Cabinet ministers made the decision at a meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin this evening (Monday). A formal announcement is expected later.
Level 5 is the most stringent under the Irish system and asks citizens to ‘stay at home, except to exercise within 5 kilometres of your home.’ Public gatherings, except for small numbers at funerals and weddings, are banned and only essential shops are allowed to stay open. Construction will also be allowed, but most non-essential retail, hairdressers, barbers and salons will have to close. The public will be asked to work from home except for essential workers, and pubs, restaurants and cafes will only be able to provide takeaways and deliveries. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8856059/Ireland-considering-six-week-lockdown-stopping-travelling-3-miles-home.html

Tourism falls into a coma on the Costa del Sol: Malaga Airport passenger numbers were down by 9.5 million in the first eight months of this year and tourist accommodation lost 3.4 million guests.
Between January and August no more than 1.8 million visitors stayed in tourist accommodation, compared with the 5.2 million in 2019. Those 1.8 million visitors checked in for 6.5 million nights, far from the 20.5 million registered in the same period of 2019, according to figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) quoted by the Costa del Sol tourism authority.
And to get a better idea of the size of the disaster, for hotel accommodation, the 1.4 million visitors arriving in the first eight months of 2020 is the equivalent of the total for the month of March alone last year. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/16/tourism-falls-into-coma-20201016101348-v.html

BREXIT: From the UK Home Office via Twitter
European nationals have been warned that the rules to enter the UK will change in autumn next year, meaning ID cards will no longer be accepted at the border.
Britain’s Home Office has sent out a reminder to nationals of EU countries as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway that from October 1st 2021 national identity cards will no longer be valid to enter the UK, and will only be able to enter the UK using their passport.

We are phasing out the use of national identity cards as a valid travel document. From 1 October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will require a passport to travel to the UK.

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— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) October 8, 2020

Users of pirate IPTV services in the UK and Ireland are most likely being monitored by one or more major ISPs: Secret traffic analysis, provided to the High Court in a recent blocking case involving UEFA, reveals that studies were carried out in connection with Sky which determined many subscribers were accessing pirate IPTV platforms via the ISP. It appears that in this matter, Sky or others acting on its behalf, have been monitoring the traffic of Sky subscribers who accessed the servers of pirate IPTV providers.
The onus is still on consumers to take action and protect themselves by, for instance, using a VPN or other such masking method.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/isps-are-monitoring-iptv-pirates-activities-court-documents-reveal-201018/

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #82
-Android Mobile Device User Alert- If you have one of these devices be sure to keep Bluetooth turned off in Settings when you are not using Bluetooth functions. There are 3 significant Bluetooth vulnerabilities, known since 2018, that allow a nearby hacker to gain access to, and even take control of, your device. These have only been recently patched in the newest versions of Android that use Linux kernel versions 4.19.137 and 5.7.13. You can do a websearch for your Android version and check whick Linuz Kernel your version of Android uses. As always, the best advice for all Android (and Apple) users is to keep your devices fully updated; there are new updates every week. Windows users should lag 2 to 4 weeks behind new update releases before installing them due to their long history of releasing buggy updates.
-Websites preventing you from using “Back Arrow”, to go back to the previous screen? If you do a websearch and then click to open a link, on some websites like FakeBook and YouTube, you cannot then click the Back Arrow to return to the list of search results. They lock you onto their site! This is tantamount to digital kidnapping, telling MY browser to ignore a built in, primary function! The work-around is to know where your browser’s “History” button is located, they all have one. Then next time you find yourself in this situation, prevented from backing out of a website, click the History button, then double-click the top item on the list. You will go back to the previous screen
Reference: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/linux-Bluetooth-hacking.html

Orionid Meteor Shower is visible until November 7, peaking 22-24 Oct: As well as the stunning meteor shower, this month also brings us an extremely rare ‘Blue Moon’. This will be the first time a Blue Moon has been seen across the globe since World War II. Full story: https://www.space.com/orionid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-soon

Spain will not ask for €70 billion of its share of EU recovery fund:
“This is a great agreement: we have secured €140 billion for Spain, of which €72.7 billion are in grants,” said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, of the Socialist Party (PSOE), after leaders clinched a landmark deal aimed at pulling the European economy out of its Covid-induced coma.
Spain and other countries would rather focus on the grant aid that does not have to be returned, and ignore the rest of the available funds. This in turn poses the risk that the European stimulus package will end up far smaller in scope than expected, leading to a less vigorous recovery than desired. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-10-19/why-spain-will-not-ask-for-70-billion-of-its-share-of-eu-recovery-fund.html

Inside Madrid’s “superspreader” underground parties: When you enter these parties you are told by the doorman, ‘If the police arrive, you say you didn’t pay to come and that you brought your own drink’. Like underground raves of old, invites are distributed with phone numbers only, you call to get the location just hours before the party starts.
Club owners are flouting coronavirus restrictions by setting up nighttime bars in tourist apartments where up to 100 youngsters gather without face masks. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-19/inside-madrids-underground-parties-if-the-police-arrive-you-say-you-didnt-pay-to-come-and-that-you-brought-your-own-drink.html

Flippy, the $30,000 automated robot fast-food cook, is now for sale with ‘ demand through the roof ‘: Flippy can cook 19 items, see how it grills burgers and fries onion rings: https://www.businessinsider.com/miso-robotics-flippy-robot-on-sale-for-300000-2020-10?r=DE&IR=T

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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DigameXtra No. 1759 Monday, Oct. 19th 2020

On October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club Events: Trips
November
-6th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip
-27th, Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre, Granada, €15 pp includes drivers tip
December
-3rd, Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip Christmas shopping (Thursday)
-8th, Mrs Miggins Christmas Sale of Christmas Cakes, mince pies, pastries, etc Orders taken now
-15th, Our donation of Christmas Gifts of toys for local children to La Cruz Roja
-Christmas 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have a Christmas break after all. It is at the 4* Hotel Bahia in the very centre of Almunecar and all Covid 19 safety procedures are in place. It also has a Spa and indoor swimming pool. The dates are the 23rd – 27th December.
The package includes:
4* hotel accommodation on a ½ board basis.
Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve
Gala Lunch on Christmas Day
Wine and water with meals
Coach Fare
Gratuities for driver and restaurant staff
Price? €260pp based on 2 sharing a double room
Deposit is 75€ non refundable, balance to be paid by Tuesday 17th November.
Pick ups
Torre del Mar bus station, Aldi bus stop, Caleta, Taxi Rank, Algarrobo Costa, Torrox, Nerja bus station and Maro.
Plenty to see in Almunecar from the 9th century San Miguel Castle, Parque del Majuelo Botanical Gardens, Roman Aqueduct to the Lori Sexi Bird Park with over 120 species of birds and of course the superb beaches.
January
-8th, Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip
-22nd, La Canada & Iceland €15pp
We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. During the crisis our times are 11.30 until 1pm until further notice.
We are also collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis, so if you can add a couple of items to your weekly shop and bring it down to us, it would be very much appreciated. They really need baby food, nappies and foodstuffs such as rice, flour and pasta.
We are selling off all our books and DVDs at 4 for €1. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday from 11.30 until 1pm
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

This week at Potters Bar- Nerja:
-Monday: Free pool table and complimentary tapas from 7pm
-Tuesday: Potters famous pub quiz from 8pm. Great fun, food and prizes included.very popular pls book.
-Wednesday: Live entertainment between 7pm and 9pm with the great Howie and Jo and free tapas are provided so you can enjoy listening to all the great classics as you dine! Pls book
-Thursday: An infornal and fun evening including pool, play your cards right and food!
-Friday: The fantastic Paul Locky plays live on our lovely terrace between 4pm and 6pm with a choice of meals including our great fish and chips. Pls book.
Potters week-ends:
Happy hours from 4 till 8 on and on Sunday and not to be missed – The Fantastic Dixieland Jazz Trio between 2pm and 4pm. This is a great afternoon of quality entertainment and Sunday lunch. If you have never enjoyed a Sunday at Potters Bar, then book, its a great Sunday out!
Tel: 685 435 767

Flamenca Night at La Viuda – Mezquitilla: Thursday 22nd Oct 8:15pm. Reserve tables on 952 551 206
Av Andalucia 102, 29750 Algarrobo, Spain FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo:
Come to speak Spanish in a fun and relaxed way
Don’t struggle with the Spanish language anymore.
– ONLINE Spanish lessons > in Zoom or Skype
– ONSITE Spanish lessons > in our OUTDOOR TERRACE
Conversational fun approach
In a small Group or Private one-to-one
On our **outdoor terrace**(onsite)
Simple to use technology (online)
Free registration and materials
Ample free parking
** Free trial lesson
Web: https://malagalingo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo
Email: info@malagalingo.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

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.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor leveling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Inmobiliaria:
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental in Torre del Mar!
Apartment Sierra 1 in Torre del Mar is available for long term rent this winter.
Available from beginning of November 2020 until end of April 2021. Can be rented for 3 to 6 months. Price per month is €700 per month plus electricity usage. Price includes internet and secure parking.
This lovely apartment has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large secure garden. Located near the hospital, within walking distance to the beach and El Ingenio shopping centre. A car is not necessary. Normally fully booked.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Sierra 1
Not exactly what you are looking for. Thinking of renting out your property?
Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
info@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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For Sale: Two 3-drawer single beds with mattresses. Two matching and easy to assemble pine beds, each with 3 drawers. Good condition, complete with mattresses. Includes assembly instructions. 90 euros the pair. Rod, Competa campo. Phone: 951 069 982 or 684 381 652 (Whatsapp)
Or email rodney.jones4@gmail.com.

For Sale, 2 items: Come on, all you Strictly fans!
-Supadance ballroom glitter dance shoes. Size 5.5 Worn twice. 20€
-Ladies Quechua walking boot. Size 7 Worn once. 20€
Veronica, La Herradura
veronicajune96 AT gmail DOT com

For Sale: Large vintage Coca Cola refrigerator – 3 sliding top doors – in working order (i.e. cools). A little rusty but would clean up nicely with some TLC! 50€ ONO – buyer collects.
More pics on request.
Nick, La Herradura. 609 706 210
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

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Madrid is no longer the worst region in Europe nor is Spain the country with the most coronavirus: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
Spain is no longer the only focus, nor the largest, of coronavirus in the European Union. Not even the Community of Madrid is the region most affected . Not even the list of most affected territories on the continent is made up of Spanish regions, as was the case in September. The second wave of the pandemic is no longer just a problem for Spain. All of Europe is, once again, sick, without vaccines and without treatment, doomed to restrictions and under the threat of lockdowns.
In mid-September, nine of the ten regions with the highest incidence of coronavirus in the EU were Spanish. The tenth had to be sought in the Antilles, the French archipelago of Guadeloupe. The Community of Madrid was the worst in all of Spain, and in Europe, since the end of August .
In mid-October, there is only one Spanish region in the top ten in the EU, Navarra. The Community of Madrid has dropped to thirteenth place. Together with Melilla, they are the only Spanish territories still present among the top twenty with the highest number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days until October 10, latest data available from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Among the twenty regions of the EU with the highest level of coronavirus are territories of Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands and, outside the union, the United Kingdom. Currently, the highest incidence is in the region Brussels capital , with 864 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, followed by Navarra (774).
Worst countries
Spain’s situation has stabilized in the last month, while other countries have deteriorated rapidly. Spain, with 294 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last two weeks, according to ECDC data as of October 14, currently has a lower incidence than the Czech Republic (581), Belgium (470), the Netherlands (412) and France (307 ). Outside the EU, the UK (283) has suddenly worsened and is close to overtaking Spain.
The community average, however, is well below the level of Spain, in 173 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. Although the situation has worsened in Italy (87) and Germany (55), they still remain at the bottom of a table that has seen their numbers grow dramatically since the end of the summer. Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-madrid-no-peor-region-europa-espana-pais-mas-coronavirus-202010151547_noticia.html#vca=mod-lo-mas-p2

FOOD RECALL– Lidl recalls a goat cheese due to the presence of Listeria: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition ( AESAN ) has reported the presence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes in the product Rulo de Cabra Cheese, made in the Netherlands and sold by the Lidl supermarket chain.
According to the German food chain in a statement, the supplier of the product has been the one who has detected the bacteria. AESAN has reported this Saturday that the only batch that has been distributed in Spain is 412, with an date of expiration 11/06/2020.
The AESAN has sent the alert to the authorities of the autonomous communities of the country with the desire that the product be withdrawn from the points of sale and food distribution channels. This agency has indicated, on the other hand, that no case of has yet been confirmed Listeriosis in our country associated with this alert .
The German supermarket chain and AESAN have recommended that consumers who have purchased this dairy product refrain from consuming it and, in turn, request the return of the cheese at Lidl stores. Remember that it is a bacteria dangerous to health, especially in the case of pregnant women , as it could cause diseases in the fetus or newborn.
The Listeriosis also carries risks for people aged 65 years and the immunosuppressed. The threat in these cases is twofold, since the symptoms could manifest weeks after having ingested the contaminated product. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-alerta-sanitaria-lidl-retira-mercado-queso-cabra-presencia-listeria-202010181721_noticia.html

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican Apostolic Palace on Saturday 24 Oct., according to http://www.eldiario.es newspaper: It will be the first time that both leaders meet, and they will do so at a particularly delicate time in Church-State relations, with many issues on the agenda. Among them, the historical memory, the modifications to the abortion law, the euthanasia bill, the educational reform that has already begun its journey in Congress plus the classic friction points of the IBI payment and the financing of the Church. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/pedro-sanchez-will-meet-with-pope-francis-at-the-vatican-on-saturday-24/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1758 Sunday, Oct. 18th 2020

On October 18, 2020October 17, 2020 By Naythan

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Services Wanted/Offered

Haveli- Nerja´s Premier Indian Restaurant
We are now open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 13.00-15.00 hrs. Evenings: 18:30hrs -late
Fabulous three course menu for 10 Euros.
You may also order from our regular menu.
Free home delivery
Phone : 605110307 (Call or whatsapp), 952524297
Haveli, Calle Almirante Ferrandiz (Calle Cristo)44, Nerja 29780

Earn some cash: Have a clear out- Garage Garden House. We buy all tools and machinery new or old. Good prices paid.
Please ring Ernie or Martin, Iznate on 616812765 or 690854154. messenger or whatsapp or email :
ernestiznateathotmaildotcodotuk

Apartment, villa cleaning: Full cleaning service offered within the nerja, torrox area. Excellent standards with established clients, very reasonable rates. We also offer a handy management service, ranging from painting, internal, external, through to gardening etc.
Any further questions please let me know.
Regards Joe. +447411313342
josephm103@googlemail.com

Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Elitech Steam Oven hardly used. €20. Around the size of a microwave, no instructions.Collect from Algarrobo Costa.
Cathy, cmb100 AT sky D0T com

For Sale: Sat-dish 120cm (47 inch) including brackets for mounting on a pole. Good size (big) dish to get the more distant satellites. Buyer collects it in Cómpeta village center. Price 25,- euro. Martin, Competa
Info: martinserundsun@gmail.com

For Rent: Avaliable for Long Term rental immediately. Fully fenced, ideal for animals. Ten mins from Competa on Cuesta Benamayor. 650 p/m + elec, water and WiFi. For further information and more pics please contact Simon,
snorm42@aol.com

For Sale: Samsung M30S mobile. Battery 6000mah fast charger Android 10 color white 64gb storage 4 cameras only owned 3 months like new no scratches no marks finger print on back face recognition excellent phone works great super fast 125 call Erika, Torrox 635149472. More pics on request.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Two identical cupboards with drawers and glass door. 45 € each, 80 for both.
-One glass/metal coffeetable. 25 €.
Pickup in Torrox Campo. Email: bobnoletATgmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Bag Snatchers: Please be on the alert for thieves around the areas of supermarkets in Almunecar. Saturday lunch time my hand bag , which had the strap was wrapped 3 times around the gear and all the car closed not locked , was stolen . I was outside helping my husband load the car when we were approach by a guy asking directions we spoke for less than a minute . When we got in the car the bag was gone .
This was in the layby opposite Lidyl ´s .
The whom we spoke to looked central European ,had poor `spanish ´and a little English . he was about 5feet 8 inches tall ,wore a white shirt and beige trouser and was carrying a phone
Marjorie, Almunecar, cmardern AT gmail D0t com

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Andalusia registers 2,725 new infections and adds 25 deaths in the last day: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es, Updated: 10/17/2020 4:40 PM}
In the last 24 hours , 2,725 new infections of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been detected in Andalusia through Active Infection Diagnostic Tests (PDIA), with which the total of positives in the autonomous community currently reaches 91,109.
According to data from the Ministry of Health and Families, the vast majority of infections have been detected in the province of Seville (817), followed by Granada (606) , Jaén (386), Málaga (321), Córdoba (282) , Cádiz (150), Almería (90) and Huelva (73).
In this daily balance there are also 25 new deaths , with which the total number of people who have lost their lives in Andalusia due to this pandemic already reaches 2,151.
In parallel, the health authorities report that 761 people have been cured in the last day and that there are already 41,285 who have overcome the disease and are on medical discharge.
The Ministry of Health and Families reports that, currently, 1,317 patients confirmed with Covid-19 remain admitted to Andalusian hospitals (36 more on this last day), of which 182 are in ICU (8 more) .
By provinces: in Almería (53 hospitalizations, of which 12 in ICU); Cádiz (133 hospitalizations, of which 23 in ICU), Córdoba (137 hospitalizations, of which 19 in ICU), Granada (246 hospitalizations, of which 35 in ICU), Huelva (42 spitalizations, of which 6 in ICU ), Jaén (140 hospitalizations, of which 16 in the ICU), Malaga (162 hospitalizations, of which 28 in the ICU) and Seville (404 hospitalizations, of which 43 in the ICU).
Impact on residences
In the San José de San Fernando Residence (Cádiz) there are 27 confirmed cases (23 residents and 4 workers); in the Domusvi Inmaculada Concepción Residence in Puente Genil (Córdoba) there are 61 cases (59 residents and 2 workers); at the Cuevas de San Marcos Residence (Málaga), the same people are still affected (98) and one death has been reported in the last 24 hours (9 in total); in the Benalmádena Senior Residence (Málaga), 71 confirmed cases (59 residents and 12 workers) were registered; and in the Miguel Molinero de Herrera Residence (Seville) there are 30 confirmed cases (24 residents and 6 workers).
In addition, four new outbreaks have been reported in residences: in the Virgen del Carmen Residence in La Puerta de Segura (Jaén) , with 11 confirmed cases; in the Santa Clara Los Milagros Residence in Malaga there are 15 confirmed cases (7 residents and 8 workers) and one death has been reported in the last 24 hours (1 in total); in the El Pinar de La Zubia Residence (Granada) there are 10 confirmed cases (7 residents and 3 workers); and in the Pinofiel Residence in Antequera (Málaga) there are 16 confirmed cases (10 residents and 6 workers).
Regarding the outbreak declared in the Santa Angela Convent in Seville, there are 95 confirmed cases; in the outbreak of the Provincial Hospital of Córdoba there are 18 confirmed cases; and in the outbreak in the Local Police of Seville there are 11 confirmed cases.
In the outbreak of Erasmus residence in Granada there are 69 confirmed cases; 19 cases were registered at the Alfacar Day Center (Granada); and in the outbreak declared at Hospital La Inmaculada de Huércal-Overa (Almería) there are 25 confirmed cases.
The rest of the outbreaks do not show changes compared to yesterday, reports the Ministry. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-registra-2725-nuevos-contagios-y-suma-25-muertos-ultima-jornada-202010171352_noticia.html

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DigameXtra No. 1757 Saturday, Oct. 17th 2020

On October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 By Naythan

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Trapiche Market:
Trapiche market is a farmers’ and artisan market hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
The market is open from 9:30am-1:30pm every Tuesday
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga.
There are stalls with honey, wine, oil and dried fruits from the local area; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; homemade wax melts and candles; craft beer; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; dog treats & toys; delicious cakes & chocolates; wicker baskets for every occasion; upcycled furniture; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
Why not get a haircut with Yolanda? View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee. You can plan your new toldos, fly screens and more with Sunscape. Speak to Ceramic Filtered H2O – pure and simple to get a water filter system installed at home.
Facebook page link for Trapiche Market
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1974473399482224
We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164.

Alberto Fer provides Live Music: Sunday Oct 18th, 2:30pm
Bio Beach Club, El Morche Tel 657 364 594

The Cazbah Live Lounge: Sat., Oct 17th 10pm, Queen of Magic Band
Avenida de rota 29649 Mijas FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 25th October Arrive Spain 27th October.
Additional unscheduled trips in between
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
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 for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number

Car Clean Malaga
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh.We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.

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.
Care at home.
– Nurse Supported –
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Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
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Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425

Churches & Worship

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Beautiful Dolls House. Would make a lovely Christmas present, or for a collector. It is furnished, with electric lighting. 45€
If you’d like more photos please let me know. Torrox Campo.
Sue. 677322169. Email: maundfitch @ gmail.com(remove spaces)

For Sale, 3 items:
-A three-seater sofa light beige, Ikea, removable covers. 150€.
-A footstool light beige, Ikea, removable covers. 50€.
-A kitchen cabinet, Ikea. 90€
Contact Elen: ln2chrx@outlook.fr
Pick-up in Mezquitilla

For Sale: Lenovo laptop G500 excellent condition hardly used just sitting in a case no mark’s or scratches 100 euros. Torrox.
call Erika 635149472

For Sale, 2 items:
-3 seater used cane sofa €40
-2 Single Beds and Mattresses (with covers) €40 each.
Replaced by double bed – found through Digame.
Collect from Torre del Mar.
Haydn; hleaker at outlook dot com
644 701 429 phone or WhatsApp

For Sale: 1999 VW Golf MK4, 1.4 litre Petrol. Genuine mileage 61,000km. 2 Keys. Very good paintwork, kept in garage. 5 doors. 4 new(ish) tyres, major service done this year. ITV until Sept 2021. Great runner. Value at €1,500. Car will be disinfected.
Neil Torrox Costa. Mobile +447958937365
Email allyrowan at yahoo dot co dot uk

SOLD: Victoria Electric Sewing machine. 40€
Good working order, Torrox Campo.
Please contact me: Sue , 67732****

Recommendations & Requests

Flu injections: Can you please tell me when the flu injections are available in the El Morche surgery I cannot find out,
thanks, Kristin, Torrox,
kristinomalley AT icloud D0T com

News & Articles

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What we know so far about Spain’s planned four tier alert system to control coronavirus: Spain’s Health Ministry is preparing a new coronavirus alert system that will assess risk levels in territories across Spain and clarify measures designed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The draft plan establishes a set of clear criteria to designate regions within a four tier system of low, moderate, high and extreme risk.
An established set of measures and restrictions will be applicable to each tier depending on the risk level ranging from broad social distancing measures in the low risk areas to “exceptional measures” such as perimeter confinement for those that fall into the “extreme risk” category. Continue reading at: https://www.thelocal.es/20201016/what-we-know-so-far-about-spains-plans-for-a-four-tier-alert-system

Brexit brinkmanship: Johnson says prepare for no-deal, cancels trade talks: Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was now time to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit unless the European Union fundamentally changed course, bluntly telling Brussels that there was no point in continuing the negotiations.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu/brexit-brinkmanship-johnson-says-prepare-for-no-deal-cancels-trade-talks-idUSKBN2710SY

Spanish government planning to increase taxes by €6 billion in 2021: These are the proposed changes.
-The government is planning on raising sales tax (VAT) on sugary and artificially sweetened drinks, taking it from 10% to 21%.
-Next year will see new levies on digital services introduced, commonly known as the “Google tax,” as well as tariffs on financial transactions known as the “Tobin tax.” Both have been given the green light in Spain’s upper house of parliament, the Senate, and will be implemented in around three months’ time.
-The budget plan also includes a rise in so-called “green taxes.”
-The creation of a tax on single-use plastic
-Also without providing detail, the government’s plan includes a rise in direct taxes, possibly on high incomes and corporate tax, with an impact of €2.5 billion over the next two years, and a rise on indirect taxes that will bring in €1.7 billion.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-10-16/spanish-government-planning-to-increase-taxes-by-6-billion-in-2021.html

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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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
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1756 Friday, Oct. 16th 2020

On October 16, 2020October 15, 2020 By Naythan

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The Ginger Pig, Coin: Upcoming Events
-Laura Elen Live, Saturday, October 17, 8:00pm-10:00pm
-Charms Live, Sunday Roast and Live Music, Sunday, October 18, 3pm
-Peet Rothwell One Man Show, Saturday, October 24,
8:00pm-11:00pm
-Ginger Pig Costume Halloween Party with D.J.Pete Carter, Saturday, October 31, 7:00pm-10:00pm
-Pete Carter and New Tricks live, Saturday, November 14.
8:00pm-11:00pm
-Ginger Pig Christmas Market, Saturday, November 21 & 28, 2020 all day.
Crta Coin-Guaro, A-357, km 1, 29100 Coin, Malaga
gingerpigcoin@gmail.com ; + 672514261
https://www.gingerpigcountryclubcoin.com/events

Lee Townsend live: Friday 30 Oct, 8pm, Free. Cortijo Valeta, 29180 Riogordo, Malaga. Booking required. +34 651 04 38 48 FB Page

The Beer Garden- Nerja: Live music Friday 16 Oct 7:30pm with “Free Booze & Friends”. Scottish bar and kitchen serving sandwiches and snacks. Quality beers, draft cider and irn bru. Sunny terrace Family-friendly Showing all Scottish football matches Live music weekdays. Closed Tuesdays Open 3pm weekdays. Variable Weekends. Avenida Mediterraneo, corner of Chaparil 29780 Nerja FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Casa Magel:
Staycation- at Casa Magel Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
Lovely family run villa in the Spanish mountains
Offering secluded B&B breaks.
Pretty en suite rooms
Large gardens, with a relaxing pool and patio areas.
Guests have exclusive use of the Andalucian kitchen with lots of comfortable seating areas.
60€ per night
We have special offers of :
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3-course evening meal with wine for 2 sharing a double room. 125€ for 2.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3-course meal with wine for 2 sharing a double room + 1 evening /lunchtime tapas at a local bar or in house. 175€ for 2.
-Additional nights at 50€.
Lots to do and see in the area. We are near to Camino Del Rey El Chorro. The Lakes at Ardales. Antequera and El Torcal. The wolf park, Covento Magdalena. We can arrange a wine tasting trip to our local Bodega.
We are 1 km from the town of Valle De Abdalajis and surrounded by beautiful scenery, so peaceful and relaxing. Come with friends, no need to worry about drinking and driving, plenty of room for social distancing.
The food is great, the hosts are friendly and the beds are comfy.
Sat Nav Co-ordinates 36.920529, -4.684685
CHECK IN TIME From 2.30pm
http://www.casamagel.com
casamagel@yahoo.com
0034722897503

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Automobile. Seat Leon Automatic Diesel, 150 CV, tyres nearly new, the year 2008, 150,000 miles, really good condition with twelve months ITV, more pictures on request.
Price €5,000. David, Nerja
Email: trpps at yahoo dot co dot uk
UK telephone 6535 95 784.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
Biege sofa with reclining foot and headrests with 2 matching chairs very comfortable. Measurements Width 210 x 100 Width 110 x 100 Price 295€ ( please note the cushions were only placed on chairs and sofa for photo not zipped on properly. Only 12 months old )
Contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Tall Brick and Concrete Barbeque – 300€ ONO. Buyer to dismantle/collect.
-Pouffe with cushion approx 75cm diameter, excellent condition – 30€
-Moroccan Daybed with Rattan panels back and sides, mattress and cushions – 150€
Can be disassembled for transporting. All items located in Punta de la Mona, La Herradura. Nick
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk
609 706 210

For Sale: DFS Sofa and Chair. Draylon covered sofa and chair with Dacron filled cushions. Covers are removable for washing. Both items are sprung base and in good condition. Price 115€. Located Competa pueblo. Neil Tel: 952516737 or 696087510 or ngcoast at hotmail.com

For Sale: iPad 6th generation, 32 GB 10.1″ software version 13.6.1. Model number MR7F2TY/A like new, hardly used, bought last year, been sitting in a drawer, no mark’s or scratches, have box cable and case, 200 euros
Call Erika 635149472 Torrox

For Sale: Ufesa Premium Gas Heater. Good working order with connector for Butane gas cylinder. Just in time for the cooler evenings! No dents or scratches. Just 40€
Phone James in Competa +34 711008885
Or email: mercman2018 at iCloud dot com
Could meet in Competa main car park or Torrox BP garage just off the Autovia.

For Sale: Victoria Electric Sewing machine. 40€
Good working order, Torrox Campo.
Please contact me: Sue , 677322169

For Sale: Olympus Pen Lite E-PL7 Camera. Only 13262 Shutter actions.
From the back, going forward and from left to right, the items are:
1. Original box.
2. E-PL7 Interchangeable M43 (Micro four thirds) lens camera with 14-42mm 1:3.5 – 5.6 M.Zuiko Digital Pancake Olympus Zoom Lens.
3. Intruction manual with Olympus set up CD.
4. Original Olympus Manual.
5. Olympus Battery Charger.
6. 2 Piece Full leather Protective Case.
7. USB Lead for transfering pictures and movies.
8. Olympus Camera Body Cap
9. 16Gb Class 10 Kingston SDHC Card.
10.Detachable Flash with soft protective case.
11. USB Cable for updating firmware when available Cable is a CB-USB6
There are many reviews on YouTube about this amazing camera.
Selling only because I’ve upgraded to another Olympus Camera.
120 Euros. Location: La Vinuela
Contact Damien on 0034 642 187 815
email: damiengaked@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Review for Moonette: I’ve just celebrated my 70th birthday this year. As my skin is very dry and thin, Moonette products are very soothing. I use the coconut lip balm and face cream first thing in the morning, then I apply the eye cream around the eye contour and the 3 Kings body cream on my arms and legs. After showering I use the body cream again over the whole body to keep my skin moisturized. In the evening I apply the lip balm again and the anti-ageing serum (face oil) before going to bed. I do not use other products as Moonette skincare products are natural, non-irritating and absolutely satisfactory for my skin. I am so pleased that I don’t suffer from dry itchy skin and cracked lips anymore! Lise D., Torrox, lisedeleuran AT hotmail D0t com

News & Articles

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How reliable is the coronavirus data coming from Madrid? : After a major standoff over the partial closure of Madrid, Spain’s government is now locked in a numbers fight with regional authorities who are relentlessly demanding the restrictions be lifted. For days now, the leftwing government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been casting doubt on Covid-19 figures from the Madrid public health authorities.
But the region, which is run by a rightwing coalition led by the conservative Popular Party, has hit back furiously, with the PP accusing the government of using “false figures” to justify imposing a state of emergency in Madrid.
Moving the goalposts
The restrictions initially went into force on October 2nd and were supposed to apply to any area of Spain with an infection rate of more than 500 cases per 100,000 people over the previous 14 days, which at the time was only Madrid.
Just days beforehand, the regional rate had risen above 780, compared with just 275 in the rest of Spain — itself at the time the highest in the European Union.
Madrid is now pushing for the restrictions to be removed saying its infection rate has dropped to around 460 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
But the government has since moved the goalposts, now saying the aim is to lower the incidence to around 100 cases per 100,000 people. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20201015/how-much-can-we-trust-coronavirus-data-from-madrid

EU puts onus on Britain to agree new trade terms, stands ready for no deal: The European Union put the onus on Britain on Thursday to compromise on their new economic partnership, saying it was ready for an abrupt split which could disrupt trade worth a trillion euros every year. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu/eu-puts-onus-on-britain-to-agree-new-trade-terms-stands-ready-for-no-deal-idUSKBN2700E0?il=0

Italy goes on quarantine list forcing Brit holidaymakers to isolate for 14 days on return from 4am on Sunday: Full article: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12939073/italy-brit-holiday-makers-quarantine/

Greater Manchester Fights Tier 3 lockdown decision: Talks over Manchester’s lockdown status have been thrown into confusion this morning following discussions between the government and the region. Full story: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/coronavirus-live-uk-latest-greater-19106201

Driverless race steps up with Cruise allowed to drive empty in San Francisco: The race for driverless autonomous vehicles is heating up and on Thursday Cruise became the first to receive a permit to test cars without anyone in them on the streets of San Francisco from California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autonomous-cruise-san-francisco/driverless-race-steps-up-with-cruise-allowed-to-drive-empty-in-san-francisco-idUSKBN2702K0

Golf- The Solheim Cup will be played in Spain for the first time:
The Ladies European Tour has confirmed the 2023 tournament will be held in the world-renowned course at Finca Cortesin, Andalucía. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/14/costa-del-sol-the-solheim-cup-will-be-played-in-spain-for-the-first-time/

The endless legal doubts about electric scooters: Is it a crime to drive them without a license? Do you need insurance? The boom of electric scooters as a means of urban transport is generating some problems of coexistence. Accidents caused by these vehicles have tripled in large cities like Barcelona. But, although it is true that most municipalities have rushed to approve a regulation that regulates its use within the municipality, there are still important and numerous legal doubts about the requirements that their drivers must meet. Depending on the characteristics of the scooter, they can face large administrative fines and even prison sentences. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/the-endless-legal-doubts-about-electric-scooters-is-it-a-crime-to-drive-them-without-a-license-do-you-need-insurance-my-rights/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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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

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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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DigameXtra No. 1755 Thursday, Oct. 15th 2020

On October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 By Naythan

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Craft group: To all crafters out there, we are starting up a friendly craft group on Wednesday 2 till 4 at Lew’s on El Faro, Torrox Costa, the first one is this coming Wednesday 21st October. No matter what your craft is or what you would like to learn everyone is welcome, quilters knitters card makers painters etc everyone is welcome.
Any questions contact
Lin +44 7914720451
Sue +44 7812382088

Dana & Gianni in concert: “Music is for the soul what gymnastics is for the body and food for the stomach.” Having said that, we are waiting for you on Friday 16 October starting at 8.30 pm, at Mis Tapitas Billy’s, Puente Don Manuel. A world tour in music with international songs interpreted in an original way, with passion and love, singing in 4 languages and in 432hz tuning. Of course good food and drink! If you want to book a table call the number 675 660 022, Thank you. See you there! FB Page (dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Juan Luis Pascal show: Sat., 17 Oct., 2pm. Restaurante Bar Los Naranjos, Alcaucin. Free entry.
Reservations on 619 390 146 ; 608 553 075

EVITA: This classic musical runs at the Salon Varietes Theatre Fuengirola from 14th to 25th October.
Fully compliant with Junta de Andalucia health and safety requirements.
Bookings please on 952 474 542.

Award-winning Japanese violinist Lamaya: At D Wines in Calle Norte, Marbella on Wed., October 28 from 7.30pm. She will be playing electric violin with a range of modern and classical music.
Tickets cost €20 or €65 to include a 3 course meal with wine.
To make a reservation which is essential, email pmmtickets@mail.com.
PHOTO:Lamaya Facebook

Services Wanted/Offered

MS Bespoke Joinery: Specialist in custom-design units.
If you can design it, I can make it!
With over 30 years experience in all aspects of Carpentry and Joinery in the UK and Spain, I am able to offer my services along the Costa del Sol, including inland.
Range of skills include: 1st and 2nd fix Carpentry, Wood flooring installation, Custom made furniture, Fitted wardrobes, Kitchen fitting and refurbishment. No job too small — furniture repair, flat-pack construction, shelving, etc.
Contact Mick at +34 696161 951 or +44 7575 597060
http://msbespokejoinery.com
Email: CoExGal@aol.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 3 items:
-Purple purple purple!! All together for €25. (5 fleece plaids, lots of candies, 1 jar, 2 candle holders)
-IKEA sofa klippan €75
-Child car seat elevator (15-36kg) €7,50
Saskia. Torrox Costa Tel: 627684256
Vincedvvo @ Hotmail com

For Sale: Firewood. I’m selling mixed wood firewood at € 40 / m3.
My phone number is 605288422, I answer Whatsapp and calls.
Sam, Competa.

For Sale, 2 items, PLUS one FREE item:
-2 black real leather reclining armchairs. Complete with matching footstools. Very comfortable. Good condition with the usual wear you would expect with leather. €100 euros each or will sell both together for €150
-4 empty gas bottles, €10 each
–Free, Washing machine, in excess of 15 years old , it was with the house when we bought it & we have used it for 6 months , has some rust on the outside but it works perfectly well, the shortest cycle is about an hour and ten minutes.
All items collection only from Benajarafe. More pics on request.
Michelle, meesharby@live.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-A Samsung premium smart TV 124cm UE49K5500AKXXC, retail value is 1380€, for sale 580€
-Apple Watch 40mm, 120€
-iPhone X 64g unlocked, 280€
Contact: ln2chrx@outlook.fr
Pick up in Algarrobo Costa, Elen

For Sale: Professionally made 2.5m long curtains and matching bedspread 30€ – Carol, Nerja
Email: carol ellul 18 @ gmail dot com

For Sale: Valencia 3/4 classic guitar, model CG160 3/4. This guitar was purchased 20yrs ago from Dirk’s Guitars in Amsterdam and has it’s fair share of dings having been all over the world, Japan, Thailand, Europe and the Americas. Fretboard has wear spot on 3rd fret. No strings. Light and small size is easy to transport. 3/4 size is good for beginners ages 9-12yrs. €25. Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects. Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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Japanese tech firms step in to help enforce social distancing: How long before we see this in the local supermarket?

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— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) October 12, 2020

PayPal Alert: Consumers that have a PayPal account which is inactive will be charged 12 pounds. To avoid these charges, all you need to do is Log into your account before December 15. After this date users will be charged the fee if they have been inactive for at least 12 consecutive months. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/14/martin-lewis-warns-of-charges-to-pay-pal-account/

Jet2.com suspends all flights to Malaga until February 2021: The fifth-biggest airline at Malaga Airport will give a full refund to those affected, as well as a £100 discount on rebooked package holidays. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/14/jet2-suspends-flights-malaga-20201014165929.html

France declares public health state of emergency over COVID-19: “The COVID-19 epidemic constitutes a public health disaster which, by its character and its severity, puts at risk the health of the population,” the government said in a statement announcing the state of emergency. The statement did not say what action the government would take, but the adoption of a state of emergency gives the authorities statutory powers to impose tough measures.
President Emmanuel Macron is expected to detail the measures at around 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) on Wednesday.
French media reported that a night curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. was one of the measures Macron would unveil. Full story:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-emergency/france-declares-public-health-state-of-emergency-over-covid-19-idUSKBN26Z2PQ

UPDATE Wednesday 11pm
Paris Back Under Curfew Amid Spike In Covid: Paris and eight other French cities will be placed under a 9pm curfew from this weekend following a major surge in coronavirus cases, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.
The curfew will last from 9pm until 6am and will come into force at midnight on Saturday. Macron said the curfew will last for up to 4 weeks but could be prolonged to 1 December if cases continue to rise. Other cities where curfew measures will be imposed include Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Rouen, Saint-Etienne and Toulouse. Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-curfew-coronavirus-france-latest-cases-macron-b1041285.html

Faced with rising coronavirus cases, Catalonia closes restaurants and bars for two weeks: The measures will come into effect on Friday and remain in place for at least 15 days. Under the new rules, restaurants and bars will still be able to provide home delivery and takeaway. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-14/faced-with-rising-coronavirus-cases-catalonia-closes-restaurants-and-bars-for-two-weeks.html

UK proposed plan to cut the travel quarantine in half: The plan will cut the travel quarantine in half to seven days by testing people for COVID-19 after a week, the Transport Secretary revealed. He said, “We’re proposing a domestic test regime, where people land and wait a week, have a test, and get an early release.” Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/14/a-new-plan-will-cut-the-travel-quarantine-in-half/

Spice Girls 2021- 25th anniversary reunion tour and new film ‘confirmed’ – without Victoria Beckham: Spice Girls are reportedly planning a tour around America, Europe and Australia next year, though Posh Spice’s Victoria Beckham is not said to be taking part. Source: ITV video, Mel C. interview.

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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On October 14, 2020October 13, 2020 By Naythan

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