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DigameXtra No. 1884 Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2021

On February 27, 2021February 26, 2021 By Naythan

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COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

Another good, reliable source for updated Covid news, announcements and statistics is the Junta de Andalucia’s FB page. It’s mostly in Spanish but they post easy to understand charts and graphs. For English, use a page translator as they have not enabled FB auto-translations on the page for some reason? https://www.facebook.com/AndaluciaJunta/

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

ANDALUCIA DAY HOLIDAY:
-28 Feb, Sunday, Day of Andalucía, Autonomous Community Holiday
-1 Mar, Monday, “Bridge holiday”, bank holiday for Day of Andalucía
Read about Andalucia day at https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/spain/andalucia-day

Trapiche market is open again:
It is a farmers’ and artisan market hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue. It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
The market is open from 9:30am-1:30pm every Tuesday
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls and other items; natural worm fertiliser for the garden; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards and embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; garden & house ornaments; large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption. View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
Facebook page link for Trapiche Market
We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the Trapiche market please contact Anita on +34 627 877 164 or email: anitajjordan @ hotmail.com

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Tony Roam Transport & Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
17 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.
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
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Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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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.

MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick at CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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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 in Andalucia.
– Nurse Supported –
– A realistic option to Residential Care –
Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548, Competa based.
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Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425

Services Offered- The Darlings: Female team for painting, decorating, wall rendering, repairs, kitchen cupboards, also garden work, cleaning. All your needs by mother and daughter team.
E-Mail: thedarlings@gmx.es
References, recommendations available
Kind regards, Amanda and Kitty, Torrox-Cómpeta road

Churches & Worship

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Spanish traditional style sideboard in fantastic condition €75. On Torrox-Cómpeta road. Buyer to collect.
Amanda WhatsApp 711010844 or
Email: acmdarling@icloud.com

FREE: Child’s car-seat very good condition. Free for someone to collect! Text or Whatsapp 622 468 999.
John B Torrox Costa

Recommendations & Requests

Optician recommendations: Thank you to the twelve people who contacted me to recommend an optician east of Malaga . Heiko by Heiko of Avda Andalucia 119 ,Torre Del Mar, was the clear winner with 6 votes, others only had one or two recommendations. I have made an appointment and will try them out myself very soon. Thank you very, very much
Judy of Torrox 620742393
judyannspain @ yahoo . com

News & Articles

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Notice From Torrox Town Hall: Andalucia towns remaining in municipal restriction, and those with closed non-essential activities.
https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/

Update 4 of the Spanish COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy published Friday by El Ministerio de Sanidad: {Translated from mscbs.gob.es}
26 February 2021 – The Ministry of Health has just published Update 4 of the “Vaccination Strategy against COVID-19 in Spain” following the agreement reached by the Public Health Commission, in which all the autonomous communities are also represented.
-This Update includes, as a novelty compared to Update 3 , the following groups to be vaccinated with mRNA: people aged 70 to 79 years (group 5B), 60 to 69 (group 5C), those aged under 60 with high risk conditions of severe COVID-19 (group 7) and those aged between 56 and 59 (group 8). The definition of these groups has been made in anticipation of a greater availability of vaccine doses in the second quarter of the year.
-In addition, the document specifies that with AstraZeneca’s vaccines, once the vaccination of key societal groups prioritised in Update 3 has been completed, it will be administered to people aged 45-55 years (group 9).
*Persons with previous infection*
-The Update also includes recommendations for vaccination of persons with previous coronavirus infection, both asymptomatic and symptomatic. Following a review of existing clinical studies, it is recommended that persons over 55 years of age with diagnosed infection who have received the first dose should be inoculated with the second dose when they are fully recovered and the isolation period has ended.
-In persons under 55 years of age who have been symptomatically or asymptomatically infected, only one dose of vaccine should be administered six months after infection.
-It should be noted that serological testing is not required before or after these vaccinations.
*Age, the main risk factor*
-The document recalls that the main risk factor for hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 is age over 60 years and that it increases with increasing age. Therefore, it stresses that based on the principles of necessity and equity, vaccination of older people who are not institutionalised should be started as soon as possible.
-Update 4 also stresses that it is essential to consider the principle of solidarity so that vaccines with proven efficacy in older age groups reach these people, bearing in mind that all vaccines available in Spain are safe and effective.
Source, Spanish: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=5244

February closes as the month with the most covid-19 deaths reported since April, 10,823: {Translated from elpais.com}
-The Ministry of Health reported 10,823 deaths from covid-19 in February, the highest number of reported coronavirus deaths since April. On the last day, it added 329 deaths to the official statistics. It also reported 8,341 new infections.
-On the other hand, the ministry has updated the vaccination strategy, with new priorities for immunising people from 45 years of age. It establishes that people who have passed the infection and are under 55 will receive a single dose of the vaccine six months after diagnosis. In addition, the new strategy states that once everyone over the age of 60 has been vaccinated, they will start with those under this age with illnesses that make them more vulnerable to the virus.
-The European Medicines Agency is expected to approve Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine on 11 March, according to Bloomberg, so it could join vials from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca in the battle for immunisation in the European Union. The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, has defended the “health passport” that the European Union wants to implement on Friday. “The aim is to restore normality and tourism without increasing health risks,” Sánchez stressed. Source, Spanish: https://elpais.com/sociedad/2021-02-26/ultimas-noticias-del-coronavirus-en-directo-casos-restricciones-y-vacunas-en-espana-y-en-el-mundo.html

Nerja Declared ‘Area of Large Tourist Influence’: The move will see the council be able to offer local businesses more flexibility over the hours after declaring Nerja an “Area of Large Tourist Influence.” Councillor Lopez said: “This declaration allows retail commercial establishments to have the freedom to designate the days and hours of opening in the periods… from June 1 to September 30.” Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/26/nerja-declared-area-of-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8blarge-tourist-influence/

Football News- Granada-Molde and Villarreal-Dinamo Kiev, Europa League round of 16: The qualifying rounds will be played Thursdays, March 11 and 18 at different times (18.55 and 21 hours) .
Table of matches
Ajax (NED) – Young Boys (SUI).
Dinamo Kiev (UCR) – VILLARREAL (ESP).
Rome (ITA) – Shakhtar Donetsk (UCR).
Olympiacos (GRE) – Arsenal (ING).
Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) – Tottenham (ING).
Manchester United (ING) – AC Milan (ITA).
Slavia Prague (RCH) – Rangers (ESC).
Granada (ESP) – Molde (NOR). Source: https://spainsnews.com/granada-molde-and-villarreal-dinamo-kiev-europa-league-round-of-16/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

OPTION 1: https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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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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. 1883 Friday, Feb. 26th, 2021

On February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Bands & Acts: Please submit your gig promos. Your music is your business, you need to get as much exposure as possible, don’t rely on venues to promote you! Most of those FB posts by venues only have a few likes, if any at all, so obviously are not reaching many people. DigameXtra sends out over 4175 email issues everyday to subscribers, and the website gets another 800 visits per day. That is way better exposure than you are getting in any FB posts!!! Entertainers get to post their shows for free as long as they are subscribed to this newsletter. What are you waiting for?

Old Dutch Sports Bar: Andalucia Day Party (bridge day)
Monday March 1st. Live music with Juan Luis Pascual.
This will be from 14.00 – 17.00 (during these hours our kitchen is closed for lunch) When you want to do lunch, you just come earlier.
Make sure you make a reservation by App or telephone, because our places are limited due to COVID-19 regulations.
Av Andalucia, Caleta de Velez. Reserve on 661 419 974

Baobab Beach House: This Friday, Feb 26th, Chesko Gonzalez will be playing at the Baobab Beach House restaurant-cafeteria from 15:30 to 18. Antihistamine songs, for an afternoon of longing and dreams spilled on the sand, to the sound of a hollow, smiling and worn-out guitar. Carobo Costa. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QfQZKhhBpQDuvw8Y6
Urbanizacion Pueblo Bahia, 68, 29750 Algarrobo, Málaga
Tel. 667934317

Services Wanted/Offered

Cómpeta Solar
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es

Greek House: Greek Casita Restaurant in Torrox Costa! CLOSED UNTIL 17 MARCH for remodeling.
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. Winter hours with current curfew: Thursday thru Sunday 13.00-17.00. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. 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/

Malagalingo: Don’t worry about being confined, we have some plans for you!
Malagalingo wants to help you to speak Spanish while you enjoy being at home
Online or Onsite
From absolute Beginner to Advance
You can meet new people and speak Spanish in a very relaxed way
We offer group and one to one lessons.
Message us and we will give you more information about all our options, don’t let boredom come to your house!
Facebook
Web: https://malagalingo.com
Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

Casa Magel B&B: The borders are opening
Freedom is coming.
Casa Magel is open for business and is again offering their very popular special stays.
-2 nights B&B, with 1 night 3 course evening meal including wine at a cost of 130€ for 2 staying in an en- suite bedroom.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal including wine, plus tapas and drinks, in a local bar or in house, at a cost of 175€ for 2 staying in an en-suite room.
-Extra nights 50€ per night
-As an extra this year we are offering the chance for guests on the 3 night stay to either paint a ceramic tile or paint a t-shirt. We supply the paints and tiles with instruction or bring a t-shirt and we will show how to paint a personal memento (great for covering a stubborn stain!!). The extra cost will be 25€ for each person. Check out www.mehoward31.wixsite.com/art-el-valle
Our breaks are great for presents or to celebrate a special occasion.
Come to Casa Magel, enjoy comfortable well decorated rooms, wonderful mountain views, good food, and friendly hosts.
We have an outside fully equipped Andalucian kitchen exclusively for guests use, with meals & drinks to purchase or bring your own.
Casa Magel is the right place to come to relax and enjoy the freedom of our lovely countryside, lots of wonderful walks and close to the Camino Del Rey in El Chorro. Or spend a day sightseeing in the beautiful town of Antequera which has the most churches in Spain, 27 in all.
So much to appreciate after being cooped up for so long. We have lots of room for safe distancing, all hygiene measures are taken.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com
Tel: 722879503

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
Subscribe to Moonette’s Newsletter or follow us on FB / Instagram to get updates and exclusive offers
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help:
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102. Follow us on Instagram @moonetteskincare.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & Moonette FB Link

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beautiful solid wooden top table with lovely craved wooden sides with chair. Measurements W90 x D60 x H70cms Price 145€
-Beautiful upcycled pine chest of drawers with matching mirror done in 3 shades of grey, chocolate & white chalk paint waxed and new handles. Measurements W102 x D42 x H83cms Mirror W73 x H97cms 2 matching bedside units W50 x D32 x H56cms Price 260€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Large L shaped sofa. Pulls into bed. 280 inch x170. €100
-Mattress no marks 150 x 200 extra deep 22 inch. €70
Buyer collects. Margaret, El Morche. More pics available.
What’s app or ring 00353 866077105.
Or email magsfaulkner@hotmail.com

For Sale: 3 plant-boxes 1 meter, 1 smaller one for 20€
altogether. Edwin, Competa.
Email: boegero at gmx dot de

Wanted: Power washer needed for cleaning our door terraces.
Do you have one you no longer use.
Please contact Sue, Torrox Campo.
Email: maundfitch @ gmail.com (remove spaces)
Or 677322169. Thank you.

Recommendations & Requests

Pet Transport: I would like information about transporting an elderly cat back to the UK. Has anybody in Digamland had experience of this? Any recommendations for a pet carrier and prices would be appreciated please ?
Many thanks, Angela, Torrox Costa
Email: angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

News & Articles

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News Note: Many of the local online news outlets are leaving old articles on their front pages, with outdated Covid info and restriction maps. If you see Covid info in any online news source I strongly suggest you check the date it was published, and also verify it on the Junta de Andalucia’s official website (https://www.mapacovid.es/). -Ed.

Covid incidence rates continue to decline towards a “medium” risk level in Andalusia: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 25/02/2021, 18:59
-Andalusia has reported 1,256 new cases of coronavirus infection on Thursday, a slightly lower figure than on Wednesday and much lower than the 1,803 positives recorded a week ago.
-The number of deaths is also down to 58, a figure lower than the last two days.
-The cumulative incidence rate for 14 days has fallen to 215 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants and there are now three provinces with rates below 200 cases: Cordoba (149), Huelva (158) and Jaen (166). The 7-day rate drops to 73 cases, indicating that the level of risk is reduced to “medium”.
-In hospitals, the situation is improving for another day. The number of people admitted to hospital due to the coronavirus has fallen by 121, bringing the total number of hospitalised patients to 2,087, a far cry from the 4,980 admitted just a month ago, the peak of the third wave.
-In the ICU there has also been a sharp drop in the number of patients admitted. This Thursday there are 503, 35 less than yesterday and 31 percent less than at the peak of this wave, which occurred a fortnight ago, with 735 patients in intensive care. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-tasas-incidencia-covid-siguen-baja-hacia-nivel-riesgo-medio-andalucia-202102251214_noticia.html

Local police in Spain ask not to be jabbed with the AstraZeneca vaccine: An association representing more than 100,000 local and regional police across Spain has asked the national government to suspend the vaccination of officers against the coronavirus with the AstraZeneca formula.
-The Confederation of Local and Regional Security Forces claims that it is the vaccine that gives the least protection of all those on the market and, in addition, the association claims that it is causing numerous side effects among the people who receive it.
-The organisation cites the example in France, where they have had to suspend vaccination among the risk group of police and health workers due to side effects including very strong flu-like symptoms, headaches and high fevers.
-Additionally, the group points out that in Spain the AstraZeneca vaccine is not recommended for people over 55 years of age – which leaves a large part of the membership they represent out of the vaccination scheme.
-The Generalitat of Catalonia began to administer the vaccine a few weeks ago to the Mossos de Escuadra regional police force and it has reported similar side effects to those experienced by officers in France.
-The campaign has now been stalled while vaccines from other manufacturers are being sourced. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/25/local-police-spain-jabbed-20210225100536.html

How will foreigners in Spain with private health insurance get contacted for the Covid-19 vaccine?: “All those living in Spain will be able to receive the vaccination against the virus as the campaign unrolls. Vaccination is universal, it includes all people,” insisted a Health Ministry spokesman.
But Spain’s vaccine supplies are only in the hands of the public health system and not private health suppliers, which leads to the question, how will Spain’s Health Department know of my existence and contact me if I’m not on public health records?
Read full article at: https://www.thelocal.es/20210225/reader-question-how-will-foreigners-in-spain-with-private-health-insurance-get-contacted-for-the-covid-19-vaccine

UK’s Covid alert level is lowered as NHS no longer at threat of being overwhelmed: The threat level was lowered from the highest ‘level 5’ to ‘level 4’ after all four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and the NHS England National Medical Director confirmed that the number of hospital patients was “consistently” declining.
The change is important because decreasing hospitalisations so that the NHS is not overwhelmed is one of Boris Johnson’s four tests which must be met before lockdown can be eased.
Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/uks-covid-alert-level-lowered-with-nhs-no-longer-at-threat-of-being-overwhelmed/ar-BB1e174s

High Court Orders UK ISPs to Block Stream-Ripping (Downloaders) & Cyberlocker Sites: The full decision is yet to be published but according to a statement by the BPI, the High Court ruled that the operators and users of several ripping-related websites use the services of the ISPs to download copyrighted music in breach of copyright. As a result, the ISPs are required to block access to them, as they have done following many similar actions against regular torrent and streaming sites. Full article:
https://torrentfreak.com/high-court-orders-uk-isps-to-block-stream-ripping-cyberlocker-sites-210225/

Football News- La Liga: Sevilla vs Barcelona prediction, preview, team news and more. Game time 4:15pm Saturday 27 Feb. Full article: https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/sevilla-vs-barcelona-prediction-preview-team-news-la-liga-2020-21

Tennis News- Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament: The second-ranked Nadal would have been seeded No. 1 in Rotterdam. Instead, third-ranked Daniil Medvedev, the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, will take the top spot in the seedings.
If Medvedev reaches the final in Rotterdam, he would replace Nadal at No. 2 in the rankings, according to the ATP Tour. That would allow Medvedev then to become the first man other than Nadal, Djokovic, Roger Federer or Andy Murray to be in the ATP’s Top 2 since Lleyton Hewitt was second to Federer in July 2005. Photo:GETTY. Full article: https://sports.nbcsports.com/2021/02/25/citing-bad-back-rafael-nadal-out-of-rotterdam-tournament/

China used anal Covid swabs on US diplomats ‘in error’ sparking State Department fury: Beijing promised Washington the anal swab was given in error as diplomatic personnel were exempt from the test, which is mandatory for arrivals in some parts of China. Full article: https://www.the-sun.com/news/us-news/2403361/china-anal-covid-swabs-us-diplomats-error/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

OPTION 1: https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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/

Pets

Found: Small dog in Sayalonga campo, if you have lost her
or know someone who has lost her.
Please contact me Terry in Sayalonga by phone. 696295145.

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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. 1882 Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2021

On February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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DigameXtra Welcomes A New Sponsor
People Group Spain: Multiservice
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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!

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Thursday Crochet/Knitting Group: Calling All Members and anybody who would like to join us.
We are HOPING to be able to start meeting again
next Thursday 4th March from 11am until 1-2pm ish
Meeting at Caffe Loppen on the Algarroba Costa front as usual.
Any changes will be advertised on Digamextra .
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.
Hope to see you there.
Need more information?
Email Polly – madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria
Covering East of Málaga, the Axarquía and the Costa Tropical
We offer a friendly, personal service to our clients.
Thinking of selling?
List your property with us, we are listing specialists. We promise to work hard to sell your home!
With creative marketing of your property and it´s local area, we generate positive leads help sell your property.
We are very active on social media, we proactively reach out to clients and use drone footage where possible to boost the views your property receives.
For a no obligation discussion about your property 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
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.
Example of our drone footage of Caleta de Velez

People Group Spain: Multiservice
At People Group Spain we offer administrative and interpretation services to ease your day to day life in Spain. Whether you need us to assist with residency applications, property management, translations or insurance, we will always be here to help.
You can find us at Calle Diputación 9, Nerja 29780
Email us at admin@peoplegroupspain
Or call us on 615 763 349.
https://www.peoplegroupspain.com

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Fitness classes: Hey there!
I am doing fitness classes at the beach in combination with a delicious breakfast at Torrox Costa’s Feroche on Tuesdays (pilates) and Wednesdays (yoga) from 10-11 o’clock (7,50€/person, all included). We are doing all the exercises outdoors applying to the recommended guidelines. The classes are provided in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Polish, so you don’t need to be worried about your safety or language barrier. You are all very welcome to contact me for any further information: 0048513132146 Jago

Wanted: Carpet cleaning needed. Any carpet shampooing people out there please? Sayalonga campo. Elaine
Email: gejspain at hotmail dot com

Seeking IT Specialist – Almuñécar area: Seeking IT specialist for teaching and guidance on the mechanics of such matters as Gmail, Google servers, nameservers, Google Workspace, domain management, web commerce etc. – all in an effort to prevent my bank account from being drained for services I don’t need! Prefer face to face but you might be able to convince me to do this on-line!
Thanks, Nick
Email: keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 2 items:
-Krupps Nespreso Coffee maker. Includes replacement coloured sides, instructions, 10 spare capsules, €20 ono
-Lightweight beach/garden chair €5
Chris, Caleta de Vélez
Mob: 626778547
Email: chris4geoff at gmail dot com

For Sale: 2x Reconditioned Apple Mini PCs, €120 & €90
Features:
-One perfect condition, looks new. Other almost as good, but not quite.
-Operating system is MX Linux.
-1.83 GHz Intel 64bit processor
-2 MB RAM, fully tested at 100%
-80 GB hard drive, reconditioned. For large data storage plug in a USB flash drive or external HDD.
-slot-loading 8X single-layer DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive
-Intel GMA950 graphics processor. The DVI video output supports full HD digital resolutions up to 1920×1200. VGA output (using the provided adapter) supports full HD analog resolutions as high as 1920×1080.
-Built-in wifi 2.5/5Ghz
–DVI or VGA video out, four USB 2.0 ports, combined “optical digital audio input/audio line in” and combined “optical digital audio output/headphone” minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. NO HDMI, you can buy a DVI to HDMI converter from Amazon for under €10 if needed.
-90 day hardware guaranty
-Cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply.
-Buyer must provide the display, keyboard and mouse. Designed for use with standard displays or TVs, but not 28″+ big screen TVs. I can set system and keyboard language to any language you want. Currently in UK English.
-Well suited for all the basics with familiar apps like Chrome & Firefox browsers, VLC Media Player, Adobe Reader and Libre Office. Plays streams and Youtube videos in 720p quality without buffering, depending on your internet speed of course.
-MX Linux is currently the most popular version of Linux, based on Debian Linux, and is similar to Windows 10 in layout so intuitive for most users. Try before you buy. Buyer collects in Torrox Costa.
Contact DoctorLaptop by email
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Wanted: Recommendations Doctor’s / GPS’
Hola everyone. Do some of you out there have some positive experiences with private General Practitioners and clinics in our area?
No luck google-ing.
Must speak English, be skilled and sympathetic. Must be working in one of these following clinics-
Nerja: WITHAS salud medical centre; RINCON sanidad;
Clinicas MC
Velez Malaga: CENTRO Medico EL CARMEN.
Torre del Mar: VITHAS salud medical centre Rincon de la Victoria; CLINICA BONAL.
I would be most grateful to hear from you. Thank you!!
Please contact Kirsten, Torrox
Email: khm4mail@gmail.com

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News Note: Many of the local online news outlets are leaving old articles on their front pages, with outdated info and restriction maps. For example, Sur’s front page article regarding “current restrictions” has a map that says Torrox is still in Level 4, when all official sources say it is Level 3. I have no idea why they are leaving old info on their front pages, so if you see info in any online news source I strongly suggest you check the date it was published, and also verify it on the Junta de Andalucia’s official website (https://www.mapacovid.es/). -Ed.

Andalusia comes out of the “extreme risk” due to coronavirus after falling from 250 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 02/24/2021 17:57
-Andalusia is now out of the extreme risk zone for coronavirus after dropping below 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The incidence rate of the pandemic, which serves to measure the speed and severity of transmission of the virus, has fallen in the community from more than 950 points that marked after Christmas to 235 that scores this Wednesday.
-This 75% drop has taken Andalusia out of the highest risk zone and into the high-risk zone. But the outlook is good, given that the seven-day incidence rate – which measures the last week – is only 78 points, which augurs a beginning of March with falling figures.
-Infections, moreover, continue to fall. Andalusia recorded 1,311 cases on Wednesday, the best figure for this day since last December. Although on Monday and Tuesday the number of positive cases did not exceed 650, these are days when fewer cases than average are usually recorded.
-Therefore, Wednesday is usually used to gauge the real level of infection in Andalusia. If the community remains around that figure for the rest of the week, below 1,500, it will be confirmation that the third wave continues its downward trend, given that seven days ago the average was around 2,000 cases and the previous week, around 3,000.
-In the case of deaths, the figures are still high – 93 deaths have been added today – but lower than at the peak. A couple of weeks ago, Andalusia was adding up the number of deaths from the coronavirus by the hundred, something that has not been repeated. The region, which has been close to 100 cases for two days now, has seen a slight drop in the number of deaths, a trend that is expected to continue given the drop in the number of cases in the region in recent days.
-Meanwhile, the pressure on hospitals continues to fall. Since yesterday, the number of Andalusians hospitalised for coronavirus has fallen by 144, bringing the total to 2,208, the lowest figure since mid-January. So far this month the number of hospitalised patients has halved in the community.
-There is also good news in the ICU. From 735 patients at the peak of the third wave on 7 February, the number has now fallen to 538, 26 percent less. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-sale-riesgo-extremo-coronavirus-tras-bajar-250-casos-cada-cien-habitantes-202102241230_noticia.html

Face-to-face appointments with the doctor in Andalusian health centres to be restored: The Junta’s Minister of Health said the service would be reintroduced from 2 March after a decrease in the Covid-19 cumulative incidence rate. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/24/face-face-appointments-with-20210224171355.html

Everything You Need to Know About Evolving Threat of Ransomware: The cybersecurity world is constantly evolving to new forms of threats and vulnerabilities. But ransomware proves to be a different animal—most destructive, persistent, notoriously challenging to prevent, and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Falling victim to a ransomware attack can cause significant data loss, data breach, operational downtime, costly recovery, legal consequences, and reputational damage.
In this story, we have covered everything you need to know about ransomware and how it works. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/02/everything-you-need-to-know-about.html

Why Spain’s self-employed are set to receive much better pensions: One of the benefits of the recently announced tax hike for self-employed workers in Spain is that they will finally receive the same monthly pension as contracted employees.
Fortunately, one of the main downsides of being autónomo in Spain is now set to be resolved as a result of the government’s recent changes to the contributions for this group of workers.
In return for paying €144.49 more a month to Spain’s social security system on their net income, they will receive €377.92 more per month in their future pensions.
But it does mean that if they contribute (cotizar) on their net earnings, many will go from paying €288.99 a month to €433.48.
The threshold to calculate this are earnings of €1,416.60 a month, which is 1.5 times the current minimum contribution base.
Spain’s social security ministry will adjust the new way of calculating contributions based on self-employed worker’s net earnings (ingresos reales), so some will pay less but most will contribute more. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210224/why-spains-self-employed-are-set-to-get-much-better-pensions

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

OPTION 1: https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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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Fun & Games

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. 1881 Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 2021

On February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

What’s On

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Bands & Acts: Please submit your gig promos. Many of the local clubs are neglecting to post your gigs on DigameXtra thinking Fakebook is sufficient, so you are missing out on many potential attendees. Most of those FB posts only have a few likes, if any at all, so obviously these are not reaching many people. DigameXtra sends out over 4170 email issues everyday to subscribers, and the website gets another 800 visits per day. That is way better exposure than you are getting in FB posts!!!

ReOpened: Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery
Open by appointment everyday 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: http://www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available. The galley is also well ventilated.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp). Website: https://www.artroom-gallery.com/
Email: mitchfranceart@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart 2PICs Artroom & Replace banner

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.
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 DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available everyday 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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Halting Erosion using Vetiver
From Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Our Nursery is open by appointment depending on the current travel restrictions. Please email or call first. We have Moringa seedlings, Organic Moringa powder and Comfrey plants. We also have some local trees and some exotic trees from Africa.
Vetiver is a rapid growing and non-invasive sterile clump grass with a height of 1-2 metres and a root system of 3-4 metres in depth. We have been providing Vetiver throughout the EU for almost 10 years now. We are located in Sayalonga where we can plant year round but our best results by far start in February. The reason is that Vetiver is indigenous to India and Vetiver loves the heat of the summer. Use Vetiver cuttings as mulch around all of your fruit trees. Decomposing Vetiver improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away all while helping to maintain soil moisture.
Vetiver is a nutritious and replenishable animal fodder. Horses and pigs love it. We use it in our chicken pens replacing hay because it stops mites.
In the 2 photos below you will see land prepared for Vetiver and the results 2 years later.
We also use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive ornamental hedge.
Here is a link to a short video showing the results.
https://youtu.be/rjTmb_LL2uo
We suggest planting now, as this is the BEST time of the year to plant.
To see more images of Vetiver go to this link.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/photo-gallery.html
Presently we have some specials, which include free shipping to numerous locations.
For more information please contact us.
Please visit us or visit our website:
www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Telephone: (34) 692 288 657

For Sale, 3 items:
-Blanket box natural & clear waxed. Measurements 80 x 50 x 48cms Price 85€
-2 matching bedside tables. Natural & Yute waxed with new handles. Measurements W 50 x 32 x 56cms Price 90€ (for the pair)
-Natural & yute solid chest of drawers W 90 x 42 x 97cms. Price 150€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, as a lot: Baby Equipment
-Baby Nest Bed
-Baby Bouncer
-Baby Gym
-Baby Bath
Buy all four items for €55.00.
Will consider selling separately, contact me for more info.
All items rarely used. Clean and in good condition. Non-smoking home. No pets.
Buyer collects.
Please email: cerys dot swaine at gmail dot com
Cerys, Nerja

For Sale: Aluminium trailer with 3 good tyres. 1.75 m interior length. No ITV needed. Tailgate removes for easy loading.
400euros Ono.
Geoff, Torrox Campo
gailandgeoff@yahoo dot co dot uk
951066068/666322732

For Sale, 2 items:
-Weber barbecue. 47cm compact kettle barbecue. Fittings for both direct and indirect cooking styles. Fitted thermometer. 3 Cleaning brushes. Chimney starter. Instruction booklet. Some grease and grime. Neat and tidy way of barbecuing. Price €60.
-Gazebo and 4 foot stands. 3x3m square metal framed gazebo with beige polyester curtains and roof. 2.6m high at the apex of the roof and 1.90m at the lowest. 4 polyethylene foot stands for increased stability which can be filled with water, sand or a mixture of both. Bought from Mano Mano 1 year ago. We have dismantled the gazebo in anticipation of our impending move so it’s ready for collection. Instruction booklet supplied. Price €110.
Contact Steve: 620056188 WhatsApp, El Morche

Editor’s Note: Cerys and Steve have provided us some excellent examples of collages today. They each managed to fit 4 images into a single photograph. It’s not difficult, give it a try. There are many free online collage makers, I use https://www.photocollage.com/

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation Requested from lovely folk in Digame Land:
With Covid I do not want to travel to Specsavers in Fuengirola for an eye test and new spectacles anymore. I am interested in finding a reasonably priced, efficient opticians east of Malaga . It would be especially helpful if they spoke English and were fairly near Torrox .
Has anyone used the opticians near Eroski in El Ingenio? I understand you just walk in without needing an appointment .
Any guidance will be gratefully received .
Thank you. Judy, Torrox Costa, 620742393
judy ann spain @ yahoo . com

Covid Test Recommendation Wanted: Could someone recommend a clinic that carry’s out Covid Tests for travel purposes to the UK. Location: Nerja or Torrox.
Apparently the test can be one of the following:
-nucleic acid test, including a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or derivative technologies, including loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test.
-an antigen test, such as a text from a lateral flow device.
I need to insure that the test meets the minimum standards for sensitivity, specificity and viral load details.
If someone has had one of the above tests done for travel purposes to the uk, could you please advise the best place to use.
Call Jane: 07740 988345
email: kingswoodjane@hotmail.co.uk
thank you, kind regards, Jane

Fakebook Users Pushing False Spanish Covid Info Again: Some FB users are taking Spanish covid info articles from the news, that are explaining “proposed” measures, and posting the info as “facts”. This is causing many readers to panic under false pretenses. It seems in Spainish newspapers they like to report on events that have not yet happened, they report on anticipated plans or actions as these go thru the legislative process. And yes, they do tend to post misleading headlines that could be misconstrued as inferring an action had been enacted as law, when it had simply been passed thru a committee long before being voted on.
These people posting the inaccurate info all seem to be competing with each other to be first to get out new info, and in their haste are falling for “clickbait” headlines and failing to recognize the difference between proposals and done deals. Beware all Covid info on Fakebook that does not include a link to the source. If there is a source, you must check it for yourself! I imagine these people mean well, but they are doing a serious disservice to the community for the sake of their egos and FB “likes”. Editor.

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Spain reports 20,849 new coronavirus cases, adds 535 deaths to official toll over weekend: Spain continues to be on a high level of alert when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. The epidemiological curve is falling, but the 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants is still above 250 – the limit considered by the Health Ministry to be one of extreme risk.
In its official report on Monday, the ministry registered 20,849 new infections and added 535 Covid-19 fatalities to the official death toll. These figures cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Since the beginning of the month, hospital admissions have fallen by half and there are 28% fewer people in the ICUs. But the stress on healthcare centers continues to be high, with a third of ICU beds currently occupied by Covid-19 patients. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-02-23/spain-reports-20849-new-coronavirus-cases-adds-535-deaths-to-official-toll-over-weekend.html

Shortage of doses leads to delays in the Covid vaccination of the elderly in health centres: The vaccination of people over 80 years of age who do not live in care homes in the south of Spain will be severely affected this week as the region receives only half of the planned doses from Pfizer.
Some Malaga health centres have had to postpone the vaccination of the elderly and are calling patients to notify them that they will receive the injection on another date, once the supply is normalised next week.
Nursing professionals consulted by SUR have said that they are contacting people who had an appointment from Wednesday onwards to inform them that due to the lack of doses they will not be able to give them the vaccine as scheduled and that they will be inoculated next week if enough vials arrive. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/23/shortage-doses-leads-delays-20210223093621.html

Covid vaccine- Under-80s will have to make appointments for coronavirus vaccinations: {Summary translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated 23/02/2021 19:45
-Andalusia plans to begin the mass vaccination process in April. At least that is what the central government has told them, since that is when there will be a sufficient number of doses.
-Thus, if everything goes according to plan, by the end of March a large part of the population will have been vaccinated and it will be possible to start with those under 80 years of age. They will be able to do so via the website, a phone call or the mobile app. (More details on doing this will be released closer to the date. -Ed) Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-menores-80-anos-tendran-pedir-cita-cupos-para-vacunarse-contra-coronavirus-andalucia-202102222008_noticia.html

Andalusia extends the restrictions and anti-coronavirus measures until after the February 28 bridge: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 23/02/2021 19:45
-The Junta de Andalucía will extend this Friday for another week, until 4 March, the mobility and activity limitation measures in force in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic on the recommendation of the committee of experts advising the Andalusian government, as announced this Tuesday in Ronda by President Juanma Moreno.
-Moreno announced that the committee of experts will meet on Wednesday 3 March at 18:00 hours to analyse the evolution of the pandemic and to propose the de-escalation measures for the coming weeks, once it has been confirmed that the incidence curve of the third wave of the pandemic has fallen.
-Despite the improvement in health records, the extension has been recommended by the committee of experts to prevent the measures from being relaxed precisely during the Day of Andalusia long weekend in order to avoid outbreaks.
Mobility between provinces
-Therefore, the general restrictions on mobility between provinces, the closure of non-essential shops and hotels at 18:00 hours and the curfew between 22:00 and 6:00 hours will be maintained, as well as the restrictions on inter-municipal mobility in towns with a 14-day incidence rate of more than 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and the total closure of non-essential activity in those with more than 1,000 cases.
-The president of the Junta admitted that he is “madly keen” to restore mobility between provinces and extend the opening hours of economic activity, but recommended caution and heeding the recommendations of the experts to avoid a fourth wave, which is why he said he would be prudent in adopting measures depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-prorroga-restricciones-anti-coronavirus-hasta-4-marzo-202102231404_noticia.html

Step by step- how to request the certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus in Andalusia in the three possible ways:
{Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 23/02/2021 18:29
-The Board already has available, for those who want to request it, the “vaccination card” against the coronavirus in Andalusia . Those who have already been vaccinated, when the medical act is registered in the Diraya system, can request a document confirming the immunization and that they can show.
-Not in vain, the Andalusian Government has already warned that those who were vaccinated would have certain advantages in the future. This was indicated by the Andalusian vice president, Juan Marín, who pointed out that although the vaccine is not mandatory, but will be something “totally voluntary”, it is necessary to convey to the public that getting vaccinated will have its advantages when traveling or going to some events, because the Andalusian health system will give every person who is vaccinated a certificate that they are immunized .
-In any case, whoever wants to get the document has three ways.
1. Ask your GP
The patient who has received the two vaccines can ask their doctor for a document that proves it. The doctor may issue a paper certificate containing the applicant’s affiliation data as well as the data on the doses received against the coronavirus.
2. Request through ClicSalud +
This web platform of the Ministry of Health serves, among many other issues, to request medical documentation. So, the first thing is to access the URL of the page. https://www.sspa.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud/clicsalud/pages/portada.jsf
The second step is to enter, within the HEALTH section, the area where it says VACCINES.
Later you have to enter one of the options at the top to access the vaccination history. It can be done through electronic certificate or key.
Finally, there appears the vaccination history, where the vaccines against the coronavirus will be seen
3. Request through the web application.
The first thing to do is download the “Salud Andalucía” web application through the app store on your phone or tablet.
Secondly, you can access the section “Obtain your Covid-19 vaccination certificate.”
Finally, the vaccination data is accessed through the password or certificate. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-paso-paso-como-pide-certificado-vacunacion-contra-coronavirus-andalucia-tres-vias-posibles-202102231827_noticia.html

Spain extends travel ban again on arrivals from UK, Brazil and South Africa until mid-March: Spain’s cabinet agreed on Tuesday to extend entry restrictions for travellers from the three nations for another two weeks, Health Minister Carolina Darias told a news conference.
Only legal residents or nationals of Spain and the neighbouring micro-state of Andorra are currently allowed in on flights from these countries. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210223/spain-extends-travel-ban-on-arrivals-from-uk-brazil-and-south-africa-to-mid-march

EU tells six countries to lift Covid border restrictions: Brussels has put six EU member states on notice that their tight Covid border restrictions, including exit and entry bans, should be lifted over fears of a wider breakdown in the bloc’s free movement of people and goods.
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary and Sweden have been given 10 days to respond to the European commission’s concerns that they have breached commonly agreed coronavirus guidelines.
Restrictions imposed by Germany at its border with the Austrian Tirol region have been a particular cause of tension in recent weeks, with the German ambassador in Vienna summoned to justify the “unnecessary measures that do more harm than good”. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/23/eu-tells-six-countries-to-lift-covid-border-restrictions

SCORE ONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS! Facebook relents, agrees to restore Australia news AND pay media companies: Facebook said Tuesday it will lift a contentious ban on Australian news and pay local media companies for content, after a last-gasp deal on pending landmark legislation.
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the compromise that will see Google and Facebook plunge tens of millions of dollars into the struggling local news sector.
In return the US digital firms will, for now, avoid being subjected to mandatory payments that could cost them vastly more and create what they see as an alarming global precedent. Canada and France are proposing similar legislation, look for Facebook to be making concessions there as well. Full article: https://news.yahoo.com/facebook-restore-australia-news-pages-041017328.html

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and founder of the iconic City Lights bookshop in S.F., dies aged 101: Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the poet, publisher, painter and political activist who co-founded the famous City Lights bookshop in San Francisco and became an icon of the city himself, has died aged 101.
Ferlinghetti died at home on Monday night. His son Lorenzo said that the cause was interstitial lung disease. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/feb/23/lawrence-ferlinghetti-poet-founder-city-lights-bookshop-dies-aged-101

Dog escapes from an animal shelter and walks 50 kilometres to look for late owner: Ribero a two-year-old dog, lived on the streets of Guaro after his elderly owner died of natural causes two months ago.
For several weeks he wandered around his old home, where a young man took him food. With the help of volunteers, he was rescued and taken to an animal protection shelter in the La Virreina area of Malaga city.
But his stay was short-lived. He was taken in on 5 February but just two days later Ribero had escaped after jumping a two-metre-high fence.
What no one could imagine is that Ribero would appear back at his old home eleven days later on 18 February.
He had travelled around 50 kilometres, crossing busy motorways and roads, until he reached the same place where he was first found.
“In the villages there are many animals that are used to entering and leaving the houses freely, but when the owner died, our first intention was to rescue him and find him a home,” explained Carmen Manzano, president of the animal association.
Given the circumstances, however, the charity has changed its strategy with Ribero. “Since he is safe there, the youth who was taking care of him will continue to do so, so that he will gain confidence, because it is clear that he won’t get used to the shelter.” Photo:SUR. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/23/escapes-from-animal-shelter-20210223102351.html

Doing Other Tasks During a Video Call? Experts Find a Way to Learn What You’re Typing During Video Calls: A new attack framework aims to infer keystrokes typed by a target user at the opposite end of a video conference call by simply leveraging the video feed to correlate observable body movements to the text being typed.
(Thus it will soon be no longer safe to do secure typing tasks, like making a purchase with a credit card, while on a video call, as snoops and big tech will be monitoring your every keystroke. Any entrepreneurs out there may want to consider marketing a garment that obscures the hands and body movements of video chat users who like to multi-task. If it catches on you’ll make a fortune! -Ed.)
Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/02/experts-find-way-to-learn-what-youre.html

Bitcoin’s steep drop drags Tesla, ARK ETFs along for the ride:
A dive in Bitcoin’s price spilled onto shares of Tesla Inc, which recently disclosed that it held a $1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency, and slammed exchange-traded funds holding the stock on Tuesday.
Bitcoin slumped 13.3% to $46,951.51, tracking toward its biggest daily loss since March. Tesla’s shares in turn fell 3.3% to $690.59. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-markets/bitcoins-steep-drop-drags-tesla-ark-etfs-along-for-the-ride-idUSKBN2AN0XI

Football News- Norway moves ‘home’ World Cup qualifier to neutral Malaga, Spain: Norway’s national soccer team will play its first “home” World Cup qualifying game at a neutral venue in Spain next month because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Norwegian soccer federation said Tuesday the game against Turkey on March 27 will be played in Malaga’s La Rosaleda Stadium instead of Oslo. No fans will be allowed to attend.
Norway will begin its World Cup qualifying program with a game at Gibraltar on March 24 before going to Spain to play Turkey three days later. Photo:Youtube. Full article: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/23/norway-moves-home-world-cup-qualifier-to-neutral-s/

Golf News- Tiger Woods injured in rollover car crash near Los Angeles, extracted with ‘jaws of life’: Woods was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, the statement said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, told Golf Digest on Tuesday afternoon that Woods was in surgery for multiple leg injuries. Full article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tiger-woods-injured-rollover-car-crash-near-los-angeles-extracted-n1258633

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

OPTION 1: https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 1880 Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021

On February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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La Casa Hotel and Restaurant- Torrox Pueblo is now open: Hours Thursday – Sunday, 12-6pm (last orders for food 5pm)
This Weeks 3 course set menu will be-
Starter of homemade Tomato Soup or Mackerel pate
Main course – Homemade Beef burger with fried onions or Vegetable Burger served with chips.
Puddings are Frozen tropical fruit Yogurt or vanilla ice cream, tea or coffee
14.95 per person our A la Carte Menu is also available along with lite bites, drinkers only welcome too!
This Sunday our special of the day will be Roast Pork with Apple Sauce at 9.95 booking is advised as number are restricted still.
And finally if you are looking for a break away why not take advantage of our 2 night offer of a double room for 2 persons with breakfast and our set lunch just 198 euro.
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First Andalucia Chess Tournament to be played online: The tournament will be played live on the TuProfeDeAjedrez YouTube Channel on Saturday February 27. The General Tournament will start at 10am and will last 90 minutes with a knockout phase to decide the champion in each class.
All the information concerning this as well as registrations can be arranged by visiting the website http://www.tuprofedeajedrez.com.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/22/first-andalucia-chess-tournament-to-be-played-online/

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For Sale: Children’s books. Selection of children’s books, from bed time reading to older children. 20 euro’s the lot.
Stuart, Algarrobo Pueblo, Tel 665190121.
Email: Stuart Burnett 53 at g mail dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Lift-up coffee table cherry colour 100 x 50cm Good condition 30€
-Blue 2-seater settee 178 x 78 cm approx. Good condition, no damage. Very comfortable for siestas. 40€ – three sofa cushions can be included in price, if wanted
Collect from Torre del Mar (near El Ingenio)
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For Sale: Coffee Set / Royal Tettau Bavaria Germany. 6 Coffee cups and saucer ,1 Coffee pot ,1 Milk jug ,1 Sugar bowl
Material: Porcelain. Excellent condition. Price 35€
Buyer collects. Torrox Campo area
Contact Anne: 685 247 505

For Sale: IKEA laptop table, white, adjustable height, in excellent condition. 15 euros. Nerja. Christina 687 602 057

Free to collector: Small Cut Logs free to collector
Cut logs in a covered stack 85 CMs wide
50 cms deep and 60 cms high
Ready for your fire. Free for collection. Torrox Costa
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Wanted: Dentist recommendation. Can anyone recommend a dentist to replace a couple of fillings, and who can speak English, in the Torre Del Marr or Velez Malaga area. Bryan, Vinuela
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Recommendation for Interpreter: Many thanks to Pamela Walsh for all her help. She has made numerous phone calls to the doctor on our behalf. She has been a godsend in awkward times. Her phone number is 609040709.
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No date for mass vaccination against the coronavirus in Andalusia: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 22/02/2021 12:37
-The Minister of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucía, Jesús Aguirre, has clarified that there is no date for mass vaccination, although he foresees the vaccination of 50% of the population before summer if sufficient doses arrive in the autonomous community. To achieve this, the regional administration puts pressure on the government, so that it in turn puts pressure on Brussels.
-The logistics (personnel, space, mobile vaccination units, lists …) are prepared, as clarified by the counselor, for whom the objective of vaccinating half a million people a week starting in April is linked to the fact that the pharmaceutical companies send Andalusia the doses you need from April. Aguirre does not rule it out: “That is the hope we have.”
-The number of Andalusians vaccinated with the two doses amounts to 215,021, which represents 2.53% of the total. The percentage is still very low and the region is still at extreme risk, with 288 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, so that, although it means a substantial decrease in infections, the counselor has insisted on his request for caution to the population.
-Aguirre has stated that it is necessary to vaccinate half a million Andalusians weekly to arrive at summer with peace of mind. For now, vaccination is focused on those over 80 years old, an age segment that has almost unanimously accepted vaccination, since only 0.7% have rejected it , as reported by the counselor.
-The vaccination of teachers has also begun , as well as that of members of the State security forces and home help workers in Andalusia as a whole, which will increase the percentage of inhabitants with antibodies, a decisive factor for further reduce the number of infections.
-The number of infected with coronavirus that remains in Andalusian hospitals has stabilized. From Sunday to today, Monday, there have only been 5 new admissions, reaching 2,338 hospitalized, of which 564 remain in intensive care units, as reported by the counselor during a visit to a health center in Jaén. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/jaen/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-sin-fecha-para-vacunacion-masiva-contra-coronavirus-andalucia-202102221225_noticia.html

Five Malaga towns will host Covid-19 mass screening sessions this week: The health authorities will send a text message to the selected people informing them of the date, time and place of the voluntary tests. These voluntary tests will be carried out in the towns of Cuevas de San Marcos, Cañete la Real, Árchez, Arenas and El Burgo.
This Monday the town of Arenas will hold the first session and on Tuesday the Junta will move one of its mobile testing units to Cuevas de San Marcos.
The town council in El Burgo has indicated that the screening in the municipality will be on Thursday 25 February for 310 residents and urged the members of the public summoned to attend the antigen tests. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/22/these-five-malaga-towns-20210222141750.html

Covid England News- Boris Johnson reveals the route out of England’s coronavirus lockdown with some restrictions lasting into June: Coronavirus restrictions on meeting people indoors will continue in England until the final week of June, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday as he revealed a staged timeline for relaxing lockdown measures across the country.
Under the plan, which will be subject to periodic review and depend on the continued success of the country’s vaccination program, all children will return to school in early March, with mixing in groups outdoors allowed starting at the end of March.
Indoor mixing will remain illegal under the plan until May 17 at the earliest, when hotels and other hospitality venues would also be allowed to reopen.
Some legal restrictions are set to remain until June 21, however, when Johnson’s government hopes to lift all remaining legal restrictions. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/boris-johnson-reveals-the-route-out-of-englands-coronavirus-lockdown-with-some-restrictions-lasting-into-june/ar-BB1dUuVx

Update on health recommendations for schools throughout Spain: Ministries of Education and Health have issued new recommendations for schools throughout Spain. They include permanent ventilation, the use of HEPA filters and new conditions regarding the use of masks.
The latest version focuses mainly on ventilation due to the new evidence on the transmission of the virus by aerosols. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/23/update-on-health-recommendations-for-schools-throughout-spain/

Proposed deal between Spain and UK plans to eliminate Gibraltar border checkpoint: The document describing this framework agreement, to which EL PAÍS has had access, contemplates demolishing any “physical barrier” between the British Overseas Territory and La Línea in Cádiz. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-11/deal-between-spain-and-uk-plans-to-eliminate-gibraltar-border-checkpoint.html

Police warn of fake parcel delivery message and app circulating in Spain: The message appears to come from Spain’s Post Office, Correos, and tells you “Your shipment is on its way”, accompanied by a link. But the National Police is warn this is a scam built around a fake app that has claimed a high number of victims, especially on the Costa del Sol.
The fraud is similar to other well-known cyber scams: the unsuspecting person downloads an application to track the non-existent shipment through the link. If the user grants it all the permissions then the scam can begin.
There are two ways that the app works – the first by using these permissions to duplicate the message, bombarding all the contacts on the device’s phonebook with the same message, thus increasing the spread of the virus. This method can add a high price to the telephone bills of users who have to pay to send SMS text messages.
The other possibility is that, through the permission authorisations that the user has given to the application to control the device, the malicious app can obtain their bank account details.
Full article:
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/22/police-warn-fake-parcel-20210222133745.html

Nerja residents facing unexpected water bill rise to pay off debt for sewage treatment plant: Central government has requested seven million euros to be paid back over a period of 25 years for the hand-over of the long-anticipated plant. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/19/unexpected-water-bill-rise-20210219102724-v.html

Hacked Again- New Apple Devices Targeted: Days after the first malware targeting Apple M1 chips was discovered in the wild, researchers have disclosed yet another previously undetected piece of malicious software that was found in about 30,000 Macs running Intel x86_64 and the iPhone maker’s M1 processors. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/02/new-silver-sparrow-malware-infected.html

No more orange marmalade as fruit now used as fertiliser: For many years, oranges that grew on trees in the streets of Torremolinos were collected and passed on to a marmalade factory, but due to urban pollution this is no longer possible.
More than 6,000 kilos of oranges have already been collected and will be used in the production of compost and organic fertiliser. Photo: Torremolinos Council. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/22/no-more-orange-marmalade-as-fruit-now-used-as-fertiliser/

Daft Punk- French dance music duo split up after 28 years: They announced the breakup in an eight-minute video titled Epilogue, featuring footage from their 2006 sci-fi film Electroma. Photo:AP. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/daft-punk-french-dance-music-duo-split-up-after-28-years-12225943

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

OPTION 1: https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra No. 1879 Monday, Feb. 22nd, 2021

On February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a catagory, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Phoenix Events: Trips & Events
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more info. We are busy adjusting our events schedule to comply with the new Covid regulations. We will post an updated event schedule asap.

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar: March coming events:
*These will be dependent on the current Covid restrictions.
-Every Monday – Craft Group. Starting on January 11th. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Please first check with the Centre to confirm.
-Every Monday – Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre. Please first check with the Centre to confirm.
-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. Please first check with the Centre to confirm.
-Fridays – Coffee Morning. Come and enjoy homemade cakes and a beverage in our lovely shady garden. Inside seating is also available. Meet up and catch up with friends. Browse through our preloved clothing for those essential additions to your wardrobe. Kitchen & household items, bedding, curtains and much more available to purchase. For the bookworms amongst you, check out our Book shop, hundreds of second-hand books waiting to be read. CDs and DVDs too. We are accepting donations of household goods and items of clothing and would appreciate it if you could bring them to us in bags that you do not need, during the normal opening hours. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Friday 5th March – Worlds Day of Prayer. Please come and join friends at the San Andrés Parish Church in Torre del Mar. This year you will be praying with women from Vaniatu. The service will also be streamed via Facebook. Time 19.45.
-Friday 26th March – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 19.00. Taizé prayers is a monthly invitation to join us in prayer for unity and for all your personal intentions. Please send us an email to be included in them. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required.
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 – 13.00. We would like to assure you that we are complying with all the Covid regulations to make your visits to our centre as safe as possible. For further information please contact the Centre.
Tel. 952 543 334 Web site: www.lux-mundi.org.
E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org

Services Wanted/Offered

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 levelling
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
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

Obsolete Apple/Mac Restoration: Do you have an Apple/Mac computer sitting in your closet, that is obsolete, unable to run the current OS or new apps, but otherwise in good mechanical condition? I have just completed a weekend workshop on resurrecting these devices by installing a current version of Linux. I can do this on Mid-2006 (Lion OS) or newer devices. I have a demo model in my workshop, a mid-2007 MiniMacPC you can test drive. Popular programs come installed: Chrome, Firefox, Adobe Reader, Skype, VLC player and Libre Office (Open Office clone). You do not get Safari.
MX Linux is derived from the well respected Debian family of Linux systems.
It looks very much like Windows 10 and will be easy for most experienced computer users to adjust to.
Remember the advantages of using Linux:
-No anti-virus needed. Linux computers are highly secure and immune to most malware.
-Linux runs more efficiently than Windows or Apple, using less RAM and processor resources to do the same tasks. Thus it breathes peppy new life into slow, old devices.
-All your software is free, and provided by secure Linux “depositories”. Most apps, or at least reasonable alternatives, are available for free download on demand.
-Linux is free and you are in control. You will never have any activation issues like on Windows, or Apple security codes texted to your mobile. You do not have to register anything you don’t want to, although if you choose to use apps like Skpye you will have to sign in to those as usual.
Note: This is not a dual boot, Virtual Machine or Boot Camp system. It actually reformats the MacOS partition and does a clean install of MX Linux.
See MX Linux here: https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=mx
Contact DoctorLaptop, please provide the model number with your email (Settings>About This Mac, or from label on bottom)
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria
Digamites can you help?
We have a Spanish client who is looking for a property.
Do you have a property which fits the following criteria?
-Situated on the coast, in the Axarquia region,
-Preferred nearer Maro/Nerja, but other areas considered
-Maximum price €175,000
-Apartment or small propertyon one level, without stairs
-Small garden
-Good access to local amenities
If you are thinking of selling please contact us for a no obligation chat info@blucee.com
Selling a property in Axarquía?
We would love to hear from you too.
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, covering Axarquia, Malaga to Nerja and the Costa Tropical.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

For Sale, 3 items:
-Large rug, Alpujarra type 160 x 220 cm €20
– Electrolux Inspire 45cm dishwasher. Ideal for small kitchen. Very good condition. €150
-Indesit washing machine model IWC7123. Good working order. €80
Harold. Torre del Mar (near El Ingenio). Buyer collects.
Email handlnewman at hotmail dot com or
Whatsapp 647420188

For Sale, 3 items:
-Walker with seat and storage also converts to wheel chair with footrests and seat belt. €50
-Pressure relieving cushion. Washable cover. Never used. €10
-Foldable table 120cms (Slight damage on one edge) €8
Chris, Caleta de Vélez
Tel: 0034626778547
Email: chris4geoff at gmail dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Wooden trunk or blanket box. Height 46cms, width 80cms, depth 50cms. 15 euros.
-Professional poker set, never used, in metal travelling case with lock. 25 euros.
-Wrought iron wine rack. 8 euros.
Mini from La Molineta, Frigiliana 630165638

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks to Ambulatorio in Nerja: On Friday my husband had his first vaccination at the Ambulatorio in Nerja and it was very well organized, on time, was shown where to go, no wandering round looking for where to go, went in jab done out to sit for 15 minutes then given the appointment for the second jab 12th March. Many thanks to all the staff so great full for all the care they have given job well done Dorothy Allen. Nerja
dorothyallenplATgmailD0Tcom

Covid Restrictions Update: Thank you very much Naythan, for the good news so quickly for the weekend!
Dagmar + Edwin, Competa.

News & Articles

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Covid-19 infections have been reduced by half this week in Andalusia: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated 21/02/2021 19:58
-The increase in the number of coronavirus infections has clearly slowed down during February in the autonomous community, coinciding with the intensification of vaccination campaigns for the most vulnerable groups. In the first week of the month, 33,534 new positive cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Andalusia, which dropped to 19,359 in the second week and to 10,898 in the last seven days, almost half.
-The Ministry of Health and Families has reported 1,220 new infections in the last 24 hours, 414 fewer than the previous day. The number of deaths in the autonomous community now stands at 8,088 since the start of the epidemic, after adding another 39 deaths in the last day.
-The cumulative picture of the pandemic shows that 468,412 people have tested positive in PDIA tests (diagnostic tests for active infection) since the start of the coronavirus, almost a year ago, and 307,356 have recovered.
-Health also reports that 2,333 patients confirmed with Covid-19 remain in Andalusian hospitals (244 less than the previous day), of whom 581 are in ICU (24 less). This means that hospital pressure continues to fall.
-In terms of vaccination, 214,464 people have already received the two doses in Andalusia. The total number of vials administered is 602,489. These are figures as of seven o’clock this Sunday morning.
-The Andalusian Regional Government plans to begin the vaccination against Covid-19 of teachers in infant, primary and secondary education next week, a process that could last for a month, together with the vaccination of members of the State Security Forces and Corps.
Provincial infection rates
-The rate of infection per 100,000 inhabitants, accumulated over 14 days, remains above the national average in Andalusia, with 341.2 cases compared to 294, according to the latest data published by the health authorities. The Ministry of Health considers a rate above the threshold of 250 to be “extreme risk”.
-Only three Andalusian provinces are below the Spanish average: Cordoba, with an accumulated 14-day incidence of 225.2; Jaen, with 267.8; and Huelva, with 275.3.
-The spread of infections is particularly high in Almeria (461.8) and Cadiz (446.5), followed by Malaga (351.9), Seville (326.5) and Granada (301.1).
-This data will be updated this Monday and, foreseeably, in view of the drop in the number of positives over the weekend, the accumulated incidence rate will have been reduced.
-The Andalusian president, Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, has advanced in recent days that, “provided that the figures are in line” and the incidence of infections and hospitalisations continue to fall in the region, at the end of February he could consider the possibility of making “some small opening” related to mobility and business hours. Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-contagios-covid-19-reducido-mitad-esta-semana-andalucia-202102211230_noticia.html

Wildlife photographer snaps shot of ‘never-before-seen’ yellow penguin: A “never-before-seen” yellow penguin was captured on camera by a Belgian wildlife photographer, making nature lovers squawk with joy. Yves Adams was snapping photos of a colony of 120,000 king penguins in South Georgia, an island in the southern Atlantic, in December 2019 when he spotted the rare bird, he told Kennedy News. Photo:Yves Adams/Kennedy News. Full article: https://nypost.com/2021/02/19/photographer-nabs-shot-of-never-before-seen-yellow-penguin/

See videos of Lent Services in Sevilla:
La Soledad de San Lorenzo, Vera Cruz, Las Cigarreras, La Redención, Santa Marta, San Gonzalo, La Candelaria and El Valle celebrate the quinaries and can be followed by daily videos online at the Vera Cruz Seville Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1iSGRvuuq9loJvwf8crNA

Boris Johnson considers putting a ROUNDABOUT under the Isle of Man in Brexit tunnel plans: Downing Street said the review, led by Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy, would explore the “cost, practicality and demand” for a fixed link connecting Ireland and the UK in the wake of Brexit. Whitehall officials said various ideas had been discussed for the review including a suggestion of a three-way tunnel in the Irish Sea.
The suggestion would see three tunnels with starting points at Stranraer in in Scotland, Heysham in Lancashire, and one near Liverpool.
The plan, initially reported today, would see the three tunnels meet in a giant roundabout underneath the Isle of Man with a further tunnel to Ireland starting from there.
One official pointed to the Faroe Islands which recently opened an under-sea roundabout with tunnels following more than three years of construction. The underwater tunnels connect the islands of Streymoy and Eysturoy in a network some 6.8 miles (11km) long. They added to Express.co.uk: “If the Faroe Islands have idea’s like this, then why can’t we.”
It comes as Boris Johnson suggested a bridge over the Irish Sea could be possible and the Government confirmed “it was examining” whether it would include it in the upcoming infrastructure review. Photo:Twitter. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnson-considers-putting-a-roundabout-under-the-isle-of-man-in-brexit-tunnel-plans/ar-BB1dSiqX

Football News- Barcelona 1-1 Cadiz, Koeman’s side miss chance to make ground on Atletico: Barcelona missed the chance to make a dent in Atletico Madrid’s lead at the top of the table as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Cadiz at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Alex Fernandez’s late penalty earned the visitors a point, cancelling out Lionel Messi’s first-half spot kick.
A win would have moved Ronald Koeman’s side within six points of Atletico but instead they are eight points behind the leaders and five behind Real Madrid, although Los Blancos have played a game more.
Barca play again on Wednesday at home to Elche and can move within two points of Madrid and five of Atletico, although Diego Simeone’s men will have a game in hand. Full article:
https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-1-1-cadiz-koemans-side-miss-chance-to-make-ground-on-atletico-11534911

Tennis News- Djokovic beats Medvedev in straight sets at Australian Open: Djokovic’s 7-5 6-2 6-2 win on his favourite court secured his 18th Grand Slam title, bringing him within tantalising reach of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal’s all-time men’s record of 20. Photo:REUTERS/Kelly Defina. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-ausopen/djokovic-on-cloud-nine-in-australia-after-medvedev-mauling-idUSKBN2AL08T

Snooker News- Seven-Time World Champion Stephen Henry to Make Comeback at Gibraltar Open: Scottish snooker player Stephen Henry is set to make his long-awaited comeback to the sport at the Gibraltar Open, which will run from March 1 to 7.
“I’ve entered Gibraltar Open,” Hendry tweeted in the early hours of February 17. The tournament is being held in the UK for the first time due to travel restrictions forced on most country’s around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/17/seven-time-world-champion-stephen-henry-to-make-comeback-at-gibraltar-open/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

Axarquia (except Archez) Moves Down To Level 3 Grade 1 Restrictions

This Covid restriction map site has been updated. https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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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Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
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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. 1878 Sunday, Feb. 21st, 2021

On February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 By Naythan

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/ Note: some towns are now modifying their hospitality and capacity rules as they move between different “grades” of Phase 4 restrictions.

NEW UPDATES- Covid Restriction Maps

Axarquia (except Archez) Moves Down To Level 3 Grade 1 Restrictions, See News Section For Details.

This Covid restriction map site has just been updated. https://www.mapacovid.es/

OPTION 2: For a more frequently updated version visit this site. Unfortunately this map does not zoom in using the mouse wheel, so it can be difficult to see the smallest towns. https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html?

What’s On

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

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Shaggy’s Bar- Fuengirola: Sunday 21 Feb.
With live music from the Fabulous SIOBHAN
Having such great Sunday Afternoons at Shaggys Bar, the sun is always shining on our terrace! So come and join us this Sunday. Doors open from 12pm, music from 1pm, so come early to get the best seats. We look forward to your visit.
Port of Fuengirola. Tel +34 676 19 45 37 FB Page

Dempsey’s Irish Bar: Live music from Jai Northover
Sunday 21 Feb plus Sunday Lunch
Open 12 til 6, Sunday lunch from 1pm til 5pm.
Booking essential max 4x per table Tel-951234285
Local 2, Doña Lola, Calahonda 29649 Mijas FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

DoctorLaptop’s Full Computer Maintenance Servicing:
If you rely on your laptop for school, shopping or communications and want it running at peak performance, an annual professional servicing is necessary. This is especially true in these current times where people have their laptops on all day. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? If you did, the repair would be far more than the cost of the oil change you neglected. Same thing with computers, and laptops in particular.
I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: After an internal cleaning I verify all System files replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use 5 tool malware/adware/spyware removal protocol, update Windows+all drivers+programs, and finally optimize your settings for fastest overall performance. I use a special on-line scanner with real-time behavioral analysis (which takes 6 to 10 hours), that will detect and remove malware that normal anti-virus programs cannot detect!
Price is €60. Job usually completed overnight. If you have multiple hard drives, or the hard drive is 1Tb or larger add €20.
Heavily infected computers, or those showing error messages, need a repair, not this maintenance service. This service is for slow but otherwise healthy computers. If you have any specific problems, ask for an inspection & repair.
Contact: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com or
675 993 069 (after 11am, missed calls returned asap)

Churches & Worship

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Ikea Chair. White frame with light cream coloured cover in good condition. (photos attached) 35 euros. No Offers.
Kathleen, Torrox Park Area, more pics on request.
Email: km.hollington(at)btopenworld(dot)com
or whatsapp available 654 905 185

For Sale: Go go mobility, Elite Traveller Plus
Old, Working. €250 More pics on request.
Paul, Punta Lara, Nerja mob 657116231

News & Articles

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All of Axarquia, except Archez, Moves Down to Level 3:
Message from Ayuntamiento de Torrox
https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/
*Interest Info*
We meet at Level 3 Health Alert Grade 1.
In the picture you can see the general measures.
Note that bar consumption is not allowed, shop closures and non-essential hospitality is at 18 h and gatherings should be up to 4 people.
But check out all the information at https://www.mapacovid.es/detail/Torrox

Spain’s regions move to ease coronavirus restrictions despite high contagion rates: Several territories, such as Madrid, are relaxing measures, even though the incidence level nationwide remains above 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, considered to indicate a situation of “extreme risk”.
Since yesterday, the Madrid region has changed its curfew time from 10pm to 11pm, and is allowing bars and restaurants to stay open until the same time (until Thursday they had to close at 9pm). Castilla y León, for its part, will be lifting the perimetral lockdown of some of its provinces, while Aragón will be suspending the confinement of the cities of Zaragoza and Calatayud. The experts, meanwhile, are calling for caution with these deescalation measures and have warned about the spread of the more contagious strain of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-02-19/spains-regions-move-to-ease-coronavirus-restrictions-despite-high-contagion-rates.html

Gibraltar chief minister says that Covid-19 infection has been “effectively suppressed”: Gibraltar is easing more restrictions from Monday, as the R rate of the virus is now well below 0.5 and few new cases are being found through mass testing.
As a result, from Monday schools will reopen as planned and so will children’s parks. Masks will only be necessary in Main Street, in shops and internal public places, and sport may begin again as long as the maximum number of 12 people gathering is respected.
Bars and restaurants are scheduled to reopen from 1 March.
The existing curfew from 10pm to 6am will continue until at least 14 March.
*Warning about going to Spain*
Chief minister Fabian Picardo announced at this Friday’s press conference that the Covid-19 infection has been “effectively suppressed”, but warned that infection rates are still high in Andalucía and asked people from Gibraltar to be very careful if they go to Spain.
“Please do not bring Covid on yourself or your family or your friends by going out to look for it in Spain. If you go to Spain, be very cautious. Please be a little more patient. Please be a little more cautious before you think that life is entirely back to normal,” he said. Photo:AFP. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/gibraltar/202102/19/gibraltar-chief-minister-says-20210219194113.html

Ireland won’t consider re-opening hospitality before mid-summer says PM: “No consideration will be given to opening hospitality until mid-summer … the numbers of the virus are far too high,” Martin said in an Irish language interview with state broadcaster RTE. “Any easing of the restrictions has to be slow and cautious because of the threat from new variants of the disease,” he said.
Ireland on Friday also said it had registered its first cases of another COVID-19 variant first discovered in Brazil, but said the cluster had been contained. Photo:Clodagh Kilcoyne. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ireland/ireland-wont-consider-re-opening-hospitality-before-mid-summer-pm-idUSKBN2AK0O0

Another Tech Firm To Join Google In Malaga’s Andalusian Technology Park: Following the recent news that Google is creating a Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity in Malaga city, another technology company, Dekra, has now announced that it plans to set up a Global Information Technologies Hub at its facility on the Andalusian Technology Park (PTA), with 100 professionals working on R+D. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/19/dekra-sets-global-andalusian-20210219102732-v.html

Strains test Spain’s leftist coalition government: In office for just over a year, Spain’s leftwing coalition grouping the Socialists and hard-left Podemos is showing signs of strain with constant bickering between the two camps.
The latest clash between Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialists and his junior partners was triggered by this week’s violent protests over the jailing of a rapper for controversial tweets with the demonstrations applauded by Podemos.
But in recent months the sparks have flown with greater frequency and over more issues, such as the Catalan regional elections on February 14th, said Anton Losada a political scientist at Santiago de Compostela University.
The main disagreements have been over social policy and immigration, portfolios held by the Socialists, with Podemos denouncing the treatment of thousands of migrants who have landed on Spain’s Canary Islands, for example.
The friction in the coalition stems from the fact that the Socialists, as the majority partner, believe they should have the monopoly on government action “while the smaller party feels constantly threatened and feels the need to claim its space,” said Losada.
The Socialists have 120 seats in Spain’s 350-seat parliament, while Podemos holds 35.
Jose Ignacio Torreblanca of the European Council on Foreign Relations said Podemos is “afraid of being rendered irrelevant” so it lashes out “viciously to maintain visibility and try and show there are two partners with the same strength”. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210219/strains-test-spains-leftist-coalition-government

Spain braces for fifth night of protests over rapper’s arrest: Authorities in Spain are braced for a fifth night of protests on Saturday over the imprisonment of a rap artist for glorifying terrorism and insulting royalty in his music and on Twitter.
Organisers called for demonstrations in Madrid and Barcelona, where protests on previous nights featured clashes with police, property damage and looting. Police in Catalonia have reported at least three mob attacks on police stations. Rioters smashed their way into bank offices in downtown Barcelona, burned trash containers and looted sporting goods stores on Friday night.
About 80 people have been arrested, including four on Friday night, and more than 100 people have been injured since the rapper, Pablo Hasél, was arrested on Tuesday in the north-east city of Lleida and taken away to begin serving a nine-month prison sentence.
Photo:Jerome Gilles/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/20/spain-braces-for-fifth-night-of-protests-over-rappers-arrest

Elon Musk’s Comments Cause Bitcoin Turmoil- Was It All A “Pump & Dump” Ploy?: Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday the price of bitcoin and ethereum seemed high. This comes at a time when the cryptocurrencies have just hit record highs, and coming several weeks after his well publicized purchase of a billion dollars worth of Bitcoin, with bitcoin subsequently crossing the $1 trillion market-capitalization threshold. This has many anxious investors concerned that he will now grab his profits in a major sell-off, and move his money to some other exploitable financial instrument. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crypto-currency-musk/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-seem-high-says-musk-idUSKBN2AK0KF

Tennis News- Osaka rolls on to second Australian Open crown:
Naomi Osaka crushed Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women’s game.
Osaka’s one-sided win over the 22nd-seeded American in the final at Rod Laver Arena gave the Japanese juggernaut her fourth major crown, with her career still budding at the age of 23. She joined Monica Seles and Roger Federer as winners in their first four Grand Slam finals, marking her out as the ultimate big match performer. Photo:Loren Elliott. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-ausopen/osaka-juggernaut-rolls-on-to-second-australian-open-crown-idUSKBN2AK0BZ

Norway Seeks To Decriminalise Recreational Drug Use: Norway’s government on Friday proposed a bill aimed at decriminalising the possession and use of small amounts of narcotics, saying users should be offered treatment rather than face jail. The proposal comes with set thresholds for what should be considered a small amount for different illicit substances: two grams for cocaine, heroin or amphetamines, 10 grams for cannabis and 500 grams (17.6 oz) for khat. Full article: https://www.ibtimes.com/norway-seeks-decriminalise-recreational-drug-use-3148640

New Torrenueva Costa Campervan Tourism Area: Mayor Placido Lara said the council had received the request to create the parking area on private land and that he believes the Environmental Department at the Junta de Andalucia is likely to allow it. Mr Lara said he believes the park may be ready for summer.
The news comes after police in Almuñecar were forced to break up an illegal camping site at Playa Barranco de Enmedio. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/20/new-campervan-tourism-area/

Ecologists Call Velez Malaga’s River ‘a Sewer’: Officials from the Axarquia Nature Studies Cabinet (GENA), said there has been a “failure to monitor and control discharges in the riverbed, contrasting with the campaigns to sanitise the streets of urban centres.” They said the result was “a sewer,” saying there had been, “a large discharge of sewage, certainly fecal in nature, judging by the smell they give off, on the bed of the Velez river, under the highway viaduct.” Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/20/velez-malaga-river-a-sewer/

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DigameXtra Alert, 20 Feb, 2021- Axarquia Moves Down To Level 3

On February 20, 2021 By Naythan

All of Axarquia, except Archez, Moves Down to Level 3:
Message from Ayuntamiento de Torrox
https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/
*Interest Info*
We meet at Level 3 Health Alert Grade 1.
In the picture you can see the general measures.
Note that bar consumption is not allowed, shop closures and non-essential hospitality is at 18 h and gatherings should be up to 4 people.
But check out all the information at https://www.mapacovid.es/detail/Torrox

DigameXtra No. 1877 Saturday, Feb. 20th, 2021

On February 20, 2021February 19, 2021 By Naythan

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