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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 are both your local
Ayuntamiento & the Junta de Andalucia’s FB and Twitter pages. @AndaluciaJunta https://twitter.com/AndaluciaJunta https://www.facebook.com/AndaluciaJunta/

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Trapiche Market:
Trapiche market is open from 09:30 hrs -13:30 hrs every Tuesday.
In July and August the opening times are 09:30 hrs – 13:00 hrs.
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga
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!
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; lights & ornaments for the home & garden; hand-painted. Andalucian tiles & ceramics; handmade cards & embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork & photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; 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.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Are you a beautician, nail specialist or offer a similar service?
Do you have unique or unusual items for sale?
If you do and are interested in a place at Trapiche market every Tuesday please contact Anita.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com or +34 627 877 164

Bar Atila: Saturday 31st July starting at 9.00pm
Music by Bad Eye Deer. Special Music Menu, see poster.
Please reserve & pre order meals.
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Calle Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel

Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors: Preparing for the autumn season, there is an audition call for Little Shop of Horrors at Salon Varietes Fuengirola on Sunday August 8.
The musical will run at Salon Varietes from October 14 to 24 and director Catrina Helsby is looking for both principal performers as well as members of the chorus. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/30/audition-call-for-little-shop-of-horrors-at-salon-varietes-fuengirola/

Services Wanted/Offered

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Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain
New Weekly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage.
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
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 or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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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, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours.
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing,bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp)
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
www.englishnurse.net

Wanted- Sewing Machine Mechanic: Anybody know a sewing machine engineer that can fix mine? It just went clunk and stopped. There used to be one at Trapiche market but that was years ago. Otherwise I will be looking for a replacement, brand new ones I have seen are much too big, any ideas? Carole Hart, El Morche. Email: carolemhart@yahoo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
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
Free delivery for orders more than 36€ in Spain
International shipping to UK, EU, CANADA and USA available
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 contact us to find out more or to order:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @moonetteskincare
Google – please search ‘Moonette’ to get to our page.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es

For Sale, 3 items: Wooden Castilian furniture.
-Dresser 100€ top of sideboard needs TLC but not seen as the top part of dresser covers it.
-Sideboard 60€
-Mirror 15€
Buyer collects from Torrox Costa. Jacqui, Torrox
Tel. / WhatsApp 625319323
Or email: jacquelinekayharrison@gmail.com

For Sale, as lot: Baby equipment. All in very good clean condition for sale and has been very lightly used. Space needed.
-Red car seat.
-IKEA high chair with removable legs for storage.
-Net sided play pen that is shown partly erected but folds into it own storage bag which is provided.
-Car booster seat for an older child.
60€ the lot (will sell separately)
Judy, Torrox Costa, 620742393

For Sale: Medicare BSlimmer Power Vibration Plate. Model No. FT-F125. 60 cm Diameter. Heavy. Good working order. €50. More photos available on request. Buyer collects. Donna, Nerja.
suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Car Clean Malaga Recommendation: I would like to wholeheartedly recommend Warren at Car Clean Malaga if you need your vehicle sprucing up or valeting.
My Suzuki (pictured) is 15 years old and it now it looks as though it’s 2 years old, fantastic job on the exterior paintwork, headlights, wheels and interior (which was really filthy). He even cleaned the engine, a very reliable, trustworthy and concientous gentleman. The car was collected, a vehicle left with me in case of emergencies and returned within 48 hours.
Contact Car Clean Malaga: 0034 618 346 098
Mitch, Competa, mitchbanjoAThotmailD0Tcom
Car Clean Malaga’s contact details can be found every day in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section.

Wasp nest problem: Can anyone recommend individual or local company (Competa/ Torrox/ Nerja) that could help with a wasp nest problem.
Please contact: jimnurture AT hotmail DOT com. Jim, Competa/ Torrox road.

Beware: A lady in Nerja centre yesterday had a man at her door in a block of flats in Nerja. (he had already gained entry through the main door.)
He said he was from Endesa and needed to check the appliances, as someone was having work done in the block and it was causing problems.
The lady was English and he spoke to her in English.
After she let him in he wanted her D N I number and would not accept her driving license and demanded to see her passport or T I E-card, which was in her bedroom.
She, went into her bedroom to get it, and during this time he was wanting her to turn appliances on and off. He then said he needed to go downstairs to the main fusebox to check something, and when he had not returned, she went to check and he and his companion had disappeared.
So had money from her purse which she had left out being so flustered. Initially he told her she should have received a letter informing her of their visit. So please everyone be on your guard !! and don´t let anyone into tour home.
-A concerned neighbor. Ron, Nerja, gerron.com AT gmail D0T com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- 5,099 new daily Covid infections, the highest number this week, and 8 more deaths, in last 24 hrs: Eight coronavirus deaths have been registered on a day in which the cumulative incidence rate of the region has risen again and stands at 568.4 Covid cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, some 14 points more in 24 hours and 97.5 points more in a week.
-The 5,099 positives are registered after the 4,893 of Thursday.
-By provinces, Malaga is again the one with the most cases with 1,376 followed by Seville with 1,077, Cadiz with 774, Granada with 411, Cordoba with 401, Almeria with 383, Jaén with 363 and Huelva with 314.
-The eight deceased are registered in Granada (four), Seville (two), Malaga (one) and Cordoba (one). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202107/30/andalucia-adds-more-than-20210730144206.html

SPAIN

Business Transactions In Cash Now Limited To Only €1000:
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It should be noted that this barrier only applies when “one of the intervening parties is acting as an entrepreneur or professional”. For example, if you go to a garage and the repair of your vehicle exceeds €1,000, you will not be able to pay in cash under any circumstances. Therefore, any shop or business will only be able to accept cash payments up to that amount. However, if it is a purchase between private individuals, e.g. furniture or a car, there would be no limitation.
The anti-fraud law has already entered into force and entails a reduction compared to the previous limit of 2,500 euros.
The measure affects Spanish companies and professionals. “However, the aforementioned amount will be 10,000 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency when the payer is a natural person who can justify that they do not have their tax domicile in Spain and are not acting as a businessperson or professional,” the law states. In other words, tourists coming to Spain will be able to enjoy a cash payment limit 10 times higher. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/economia/20210729/pu5gj3oxxbfqrb3b6zk27jdjra.html

MALAGA

Curfew News- Court ratifies a seven-day coronavirus curfew for Marbella and Estepona: Andalucía’s top court has supported the Junta’s request to order a lockdown from 2am to 7am, in the two Costa del Sol towns, for a week-long period. Both town halls said on Friday that they would enforce the curfew, starting at 2am on Saturday. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/30/court-ratifies-seven-coronavirus-20210730135113.html

Cat Mews- Velez Malaga approves new animal welfare ordinance and CER method: {Translation, summary}
The new ordinance, among other things, includes the implementation of a programme for the management and control of urban cat colonies through the ‘CER Method’ (Capture, Sterilisation and Return) with the aim of progressively reducing the cat population of each colony, creating a census of urban cats grouped in colonies in the municipality and encouraging the adoption of cats. This programme will be implemented by means of an action plan carried out by volunteers who will have a card approved by the City Council and who may be feeders, coordinators or capturers, and as those responsible for the cat colonies they will also have a series of obligations to fulfil. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/velez-malaga/velez-malaga-aprueba-nueva-ordenanza-bienestar-animal-metodo-cer/20210730140134042373.html

Casting Call in Nerja: {Translation}
– The José Bobadilla Pavilion will host next Tuesday, August 3rd, a casting for the filming of a television series that will take place in Nerja during the month of September. This was announced this morning by the Councillor for Tourism, Gema García, informing that “the prestigious production company Bambú, with renowned series such as Las Chicas del Cable, Velvet and Fariña, has chosen our town for the filming of its next television project”.
-In view of the health situation, the councillor pointed out that “all those interested in participating in this casting must register on the website of the company Son de Casting (https://app.sondecasting.com/) and will be assigned a time to appear, between 11am and 9pm, thus avoiding crowds”.
-Masks and safety measures will be enforced. Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/el-pabellon-jose-bobadilla-alvarez-acoge-el-casting-para-el-rodaje-de-una-serie-internacional-en-nerja/

EUROPE

Germany tightens rules for travellers on virus concerns: Germany will require all unvaccinated travellers arriving in the country from Sunday to present a negative COVID-19 test result, stepping up health checks on returning holidaymakers amid concern over rising case loads in holiday destinations.
Previously, only airline passengers were required to produce a negative test if they were not vaccinated and had not recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months. People entering by road, rail or sea were not required to do so. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-tightens-rules-travellers-virus-concerns-2021-07-30/

SPORTS

Tokyo Olympics- Djokovic out, Barega wins, doubts over Biles, Russians face backlash: Novak Djokovic’s bid for Olympic gold ended and Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega was a surprise champion in the 10,000m as the Tokyo Olympics continued to throw up shocks on day seven.
World number one Djokovic had been aiming to complete a ‘Golden Slam’ but lost to Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Djokovic had been aiming to become the first man to complete a ‘Golden Slam’ – winning Olympic gold and all four Grand Slams in one year. He had already won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon but his bid for history was derailed when Zverev came from a set down to win 1-6 6-3 6-1 at the Ariake Tennis Park.
World number five Zverev now has the chance to take the gold medal when he faces Russian Karen Khachanov in Sunday’s final. Photo:BBC. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/58023012

Football News- Rebel clubs to press on with Super League after court ruling: Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid vowed to press on with the European Super League project on Friday after a court ruled against what the clubs called “UEFA’s threats.”
A Spanish court on Friday threw out an appeal by UEFA against the decision this month to unwind the actions taken against all of the 12 Super League founding clubs.
The three remaining clubs not to abandon the Super League plan — Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus — released a joint statement welcoming the court’s decision against “UEFA’s monopolistic position over European football” and reiterated their stance to continue planning a breakaway competition.
A ruling by the mercantile court in Madrid on July 1, made on request by the Super League, declared null a battery of disciplinary measures that nine of the 12 clubs behind the Super League agreed to in May after a backlash against the proposed league.
It also voided the combined payment of 15 million euros ($17.8 million) by the nine clubs for what UEFA called a “gesture of goodwill,” as well as the pledge made by the nine that they would accept a fine of 100 million euros ($118 million) if they seek again to play in an unauthorized competition.
Full article: https://www.centredaily.com/sports/article253144953.html

OTHER NEWS

On-Line Scam Update- Phony Call Centers Tricking Users Into Installing “BazaLoader” Ransomware and Data Stealers: Targeted users are sent email messages informing them of a forthcoming subscription charge unless they call a specific phone number. By tricking the recipients into calling the number, the unsuspecting victims are connected with an actual human operator at a fraudulent call center, who then provides them with instructions to download the BazaLoader app to fix the issue, which is really malware. Because the victim installs the app, it evades detection by security software.
In May, Palo Alto Networks and Proofpoint revealed an elaborate infection mechanism that leveraged websites associated with fake ebooks (World Books) and movie streaming subscription services (BravoMovies) as a stepping stone to deliver rigged Excel spreadsheets containing the BazaLoader malware. The latest attack disclosed by Microsoft is no different in that the call center agent serves as a conduit, urging the caller to navigate to a recipe website (“topcooks[.]us”) in order to cancel the non-existent trial subscription.
Once comprimised, the attacker can move quickly within a network, conduct extensive data exfiltration and credential theft, and distribute ransomware. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/07/phony-call-centers-tricking-users-into.html

Amazon Stock Loses $130 Billion In Market Value After EU regulators fine Amazon $1.2 billion for data protection violations: The Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection issued a decision against the company earlier this month, claiming that its processing of personal data did not comply with the European Union general data protection regulation.
Amazon has come under scrutiny by the EU before. In November regulators filed antitrust charges against the company, accusing Amazon of using its access to data from companies that sell products on its platform to gain an unfair advantage over them. Full articles: https://www.9news.com.au/world/amazon-fined-by-eu-regulator-data-protection-violations/1349d67e-447f-4966-b0f5-d86a94c9f812
And
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2021/07/30/amazon-stock-loses-130-billion-in-market-value-after-885-million-fine-and-dismal-earnings-report/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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

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

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

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

Churches & Worship

New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
Directions: Click Here https://goo.gl/maps/KvNCimhrsYdH298r9
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/El-Puente-Christian-Fellowship-105285888299225/or please contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com. For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection!).

St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: www.stgeorgemalaga.org & Facebook

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: http://www.currency-converter.com/
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
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DigameXtra No. 2021 Friday, July 30th, 2021

On July 30, 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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Rincon de la Victoria announces Zarzuela Festival: {Translation} The festival, a “Fusion of Cultural Music, Drama and Dance,” will take place August 27 & 28. This year will offer two works. The approximate duration of each show is an hour and a half. The shows will start at 10 pm and tickets can be purchased at Calasur Travel at Calle Granada, 10 Rincon de la Victoria, for €15 euros, or at the box office for €18. For more information, contact 951 501 097. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-celebra-el-festival-de-la-zarzuela-con-dos-grandes-producciones-escenicas-los-dias-27-y-28-de-agosto/

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, Torrox Costa! NEW HOURS
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. New Hours for Summer: Wednesday thru Sunday 8pm till close. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Lunch available by reservation only. For reservations 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/

Staycations at CASA MAGEL
Hot Days Are Here – Lovely sparkling pool
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B
A Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers available on request for future dates.
Bring a couple of friends and enjoy relaxing in a safe environment. Or on your own and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The heatwave is here, and we fill up quickly. So relaxing in our renovated pool and garden.
Our special offers are on again this year,
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing an en suite room 130€.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€.
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for a double en suite room. Book over 5 days and get a discount.
Casa Magel is situated 1 km from the typical Spanish town of Valle De Abdalajis first founded in Roman times when it was called Nescania.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are lots of walking routes. We are not far from El Chorro with the famous Caminito Del Rey, also Ardales lakes which are stunning.
Not far in the other direction, you will find The Wolf Park a real experience to see wolves in their natural environment. Also nearby is Antequera a wonderful town for sightseeing, 27 churches, the old castle, lovers leap mountain and a spectacular bullring besides the many shops and restaurants.
A place not to be missed is El Torcal an amazing site of rock formations formed over 2 million years ago.
Or you can just relax around our refurbished pool with a fully equipped kitchen, bar & BBQ area with limited drinks & snacks available, or bring your own. The food is great, the views stunning, beds are comfy and the hosts are friendly.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com.
Contact: casamagel@yahoo.com ; Phone – 722879503

Malagalingo Spanish School- Malagalingo Summer Dinner:
Because we know a language is not only learned in the classroom, come and learn Spanish with us with all our “Out-Of-School Activities” and to know our little big family.
You are invited to your FIRST FREE LESSON
Call or write us whenever you want to book
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-2 wrought iron decorative headboards width 96cms. Price 50€ the pair
-2 carver plus 2 matching chairs 80€ for the 4
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Smart Fortwo Passion 2009, 69,000Kms. Petrol, Automatic, A/C, Panoramic Glass roof with blind, Bluetooth hands free kit (never tried it). Serviced annually, ITV until Dec 2021. Had this car almost 10 years, only selling as we were offered a great deal on a newer Smart that we couldn’t turn down. Mechanics and interior excellent. This is Spain so the bodywork isn’t exactly blemish free and there is some sun fading in places, mainly on the boot lid. 3.995euros, transfer costs included. Car in Sayalonga. Bob whatsapp/phone 634320344,
email: bob@the-days.eu

For Sale: Five full bottles and two half bottles of gas. 65€
Collect from El Palo, Malaga
Email: mauricemulvihill @ gmail.com
Maurice, Malaga

For Sale: Books, €35 for the lot
9 English Language Books: Ideal for Teachers
1. Cambridge IELTS 10 Cambridge University Press 2015
2. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy Cambridge
University Press 1997
3. Item removed by editor for copyright reasons, you can’t sell photocopies of a book.
4. 101 Clear Grammar Tests Keith S Folse Michigan 2008
5. Dictation Davis and Rinvolucri Cambridge University Press 2006
6. IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2 Pearson 2015
7. The Heinemann English Wordbuilder Wellman Heinemann 1992
8. The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Language David Crystal Cambridge University Press 1997
9. The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of The English Language David Crystal University Press 1997
Theresa 07398350706
tpm11260@gmail.com
Penoncillo, Torrox Costa

For Sale, 3 items:
-2 contemporary pendant light fittings from Leroy merlin. Have been fitted but decided on spotlights so not used. Cost 129 euro each. Sell for 35 each.
-Plastic garden furniture; 2 arm chairs & coffee table. Good condition but need a clean up. 35 euros.
-Gas cooker Superser brand. Old but hardly used. Good clean condition. Needs gas bottle. 50 euros. Buyer to collect.
Chris Torrox Campo. Km 12
c.mccormac@hotmail.co.uk
WhatsApp +44 7976747927

For Sale: Spirits. I have a large collection of Single Malt Whisky and Cognac for sale as follows: Glen Parker/Glenmorangie 10 Anniversary/Bunnahabhain 12/JWBlack Label 10/JW Green Label 15/1608 Bushmills 10/Glen Rogers 8/GlenfiddichbSpecial Reserve 12/Glenfiddich/Glenlivet 12/Glenfarclas 105/Auchenoshan 10/Strathisla 12/The Tyrconnell/The Corriemhor Cigar/Camus Napoleon/Hennessy/Martell Exclusive//Remy Martin/Courvoisier Exclusif/KWV Brandy VSOP/Courvoisier VS.
Current lowest value is €860. Will accept €450. Buyer collects. Donna. Nerja.
suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Required gazebo top: Could anybody recomend someone to make a bespoke gazebo top by hand…looking for the job to be completed as soon as possible.
Tony Torrox Costa 00447792579150
partonaj@gmail.com watsap

Ring lost yesterday: Lost a silver ring yesterday. It is very sentimental. It is a wide thick band silver mans ring with small designs on the front.
If found around Lidl in Nerja, please, please contact me.
Sue, Torrox, 677322169. Thank you.

Lateral Flow Tests for flights to England: I am returning to England in a few weeks and need a Lateral Flow Test 72 hours or less before the flight. Farmacia Monllor in Avenida Moscatel, Torre del Mar is offering them at just under €20 per person, which is cheaper than the private clinics (around €50) or Malaga Airport (around €25) I am assured by Farmacia Monllor that the service they provide and the fit-to-fly certificate they issue conforms to all UK government requirements but am wondering if anyone can confirm this from personal experience, or from the experience of any visitors they’ve had. I don’t want to be turned away at check-in! Caroline, Velez Malaga
Email: caroline.hayling@yahoo.com (Note: As travel requirements are constantly evolving, and enforcement is inconsistent, today’s advice may not apply in 3 weeks. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations and infections up in Andalucía as incidence rate climbs to 554: Thirteen coronavirus deaths have been registered in the region in the last 24 hours – eight in Malaga province, two each in Almeria and Cadiz and one in Jaén.
The cumulative incidence rate of the region has increased for the 28th consecutive time, and stands at 554.4 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, some 14 more points in 24 hours and 120.1 points more than a week ago. The region has not had such a high rate since 12 February (583.7). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202107/29/covid-infections-andalucia-incidence-20210729125741.html

Covid Axarquia- Alcaucín mark the worst incidence rate of Covid-19 across the Axarquía: {Translation} Updated: 29 July 2021, 13:30
-The data provided this Thursday 29th July by the Consejería de Salud de la Junta de Andalucía confirms 99 new Covid-19 infections in the Axarquia region, with 74 people who have managed to overcome the disease in the last 24 hours and no deaths. This latest update also confirms that the municipality of Alcaucín, in the Upper Axarquia, has the worst incidence rate of Covid-19 infections in the last two weeks with 1,491.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Alcaucín has reported a total of 34 new infections in the last fourteen days and has 35 active cases of this virus as of today.
-The new infections that have occurred in the last 24 hours in Axarquia have been reported in Velez-Malaga (42). Rincón de la Victoria (23). Nerja (19). Algarrobo (5). Torrox (5). Alcaucín (4). Benamocarra (3). Frigiliana (2). La Viñuela (2). Alfarnatejo (1). Competa (1). Periana (1) and Sayalonga (1). The cured people are in Vélez-Málaga (34). Rincón de la Victoria (8). Algarrobo (7). Nerja (5). Riogordo (5). Torrox (4). Frigiliana (3). Alfarnatejo (2). Colmenar (2). Benamargosa (1). Benamocarra (1). Competa (1) and Iznate (1).
-As for the Covid-19 Incidence Rate, Axarquia marks this Thursday 607.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 25 points more than 24 hours ago.
-By municipalities, as we already mentioned, Alcaucín has the worst Covid-19 infection rate with 1,491.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. It is followed by Sayalonga (1,275.5). Nerja (912.8). Colmenar (880.0). Riogordo (807.9). Algarrobo (716.9). Rincon de la Victoria (654.1). Frigiliana (653.2). Vélez-Málaga (621.6). Competa (605.0). Moclinejo (559.6) and Sedella with 520.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/alcaucin/alcaucin-marca-peor-tasa-incidencia-covid-19-toda-axarquia/20210729130648042348.html

SPAIN

The government extends until November the ban on cutting off electricity, water and gas and the anti-eviction decree: {Translation, summary}
-The anti-eviction decree and the ban on basic supplies to vulnerable families will remain in force until at least November. Government sources confirm that the Council of Ministers to be held next Tuesday will approve the extension until 31 October of the decree that includes these measures and others deployed in an extraordinary way in housing, such as the possibility for landlords in vulnerable situations to request a moratorium on rent when the landlord is a company or a large landlord.
-The law prohibits the eviction of families considered vulnerable by social services, and there is only one scenario in which evictions can be carried out: the landlord must be a small owner and the autonomous community must provide alternative housing for the affected party. If the administration is not able to rehouse the family, the family should be able to stay in their residence even if they cannot pay for it, and in such a case the state provides the landlord with compensation.
-The protection is greater if the landlord is a company or a landlord of more than ten dwellings, as in that case the rule automatically suspends the eviction if the family can prove their vulnerability.
– The fine print includes a veto on cutting off electricity, water and gas to families considered vulnerable by social services. The decree also prohibits cutting off basic supplies to “those consumers who meet the condition of vulnerable consumer, severely vulnerable or at risk of social exclusion”.
-The measures relating to renting will also be extended beyond 9 August. Tenants whose rental contract expires before 31 October will be able to ask their landlord to extend it for a maximum period of six more months under the same conditions. The landlord will be obliged to do so, unless he agrees different terms with the tenant.
-If the landlord is a large landlord (an individual or company with more than 10 flats), the tenant has other options. If the tenant has lost all or part of his job, his income does not exceed 1,613 euros per month and the rent, together with basic utilities, takes up more than 35% of his income, he can apply for a deferment of the rent. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4779148/0/el-gobierno-amplia-hasta-noviembre-la-prohibicion-de-cortar-luz-agua-y-gas-el-decreto-antidesahucios/

Spain rules out nationwide Covid pass for leisure but regions can control access to bars, restaurants: Each region will be given free rein to decide whether proof of Covid-19 vaccination, a negative test or recovery from the virus will be needed to enter certain public places. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210729/spain-rules-out-nationwide-covid-pass-for-leisure-but-regions-can-control-access-to-bars-restaurants/

Alicante residents mistakenly jabbed with serum not Pfizer vaccine: Alicante residents who were mistakenly jabbed with serum not the Pfizer vaccine are set to receive a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, to make sure that they are fully vaccinated.
This means that some of the Alicante residents will become the first people in Spain to receive a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine. This is something which is being considered for the general population at the moment.
Spain’s regional Ministry of Health have recalled about 30 people in Spain’s Alicante who received the second dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccination in Biar in Alicante. Sadly 12 of them were mistakenly given serum only. The shocking mistake was spotted at the end of the day when alarm bells rang and health staff realised that a mistake had been made. They discovered that 12 doses were not diluted correctly. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/29/alicante-residents-mistakenly-jabbed-with-serum-not-pfizer-vaccine/

ANDALUCIA

Companies and self-employed can apply for the grants of between 3,000 to 200,000 euros until the 15 of September: {Translation, summary}
-The Regional Minister of Employment, Training and Self-Employment, Rocío Blanco, today announced the extension of the deadline until 15 September for self-employed workers and interested companies to apply for subsidies aimed at supporting solvency and reducing the debt generated during the pandemic, which range from 3,000 to 200,000 euros. Currently, 27,350 applications have been received through the website of the Regional Ministry of Employment, Training and Self-Employment for aid whose application deadline was 30 July. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/empresas-autonomos-pueden-solicitar-ayudas-hasta-15-septiembre/

Junta hits the 10 million coronavirus jab milestone: The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, announced this Thursday (29 July) on his Twitter account that the region has already administered its 10 millionth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Moreno confirmed that 3 out of 4 people in Andalucía, over 12 years old, have had at least one dose of a vaccine. (These claims have been challenged by some of Moreno’s political opponents, who claim the numbers are inflated for political reasons. -Ed.) Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202107/29/junta-hits-million-coronavirus-20210729153029.html

MALAGA

Curfew News- Alcaucín and Sayalonga will not have a curfew despite their high rate of contagion: {Translation, summary} Updated: 29 July 2021, 9:00
-Neither Alcaucín nor Sayalonga will have a curfew for exceeding the Covid-19 infection incidence rate of over 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This has been decided this Wednesday by the territorial committee of Public Health of High Impact in Malaga, as both towns have a population of less than 5,000 inhabitants. Alcaucín with 1,316.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and Sayalonga with 1,211.7, are the municipalities of Axarquia with the worst Covid-19 incidence rate of the last 14 days.
-In the case of Alcaucín, this municipality has reported up to 30 new infections in the last week and has 31 active cases of coronavirus. Sayalonga has reported 16 new cases in the last seven days and has 22 active cases.
-In the province of Malaga, therefore, only the municipalities of Estepona and Marbella will see their freedom of movement restricted at night from 2.00 to 7.00 hours, as they have exceeded 1,000 cases of accumulated incidence per 100,000 inhabitants.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/alcaucin-sayalonga-tendran-toque-queda-pesar-elevada-tasa-contagio/20210729084653042335.html

Terral wind set to blow high temperatures into Malaga again this weekend: The terral wind is again behind this increase in temperatures and according to the forecasts of state weather agency (Aemet), the areas where this hot westerly wind is expected to hit is in the Guadalhorce valley, the Antequera region and some areas of the Costa del Sol, such as Estepona or Torremolinos, as well as the Axarquia coast, in Benamocarra and Torre del Mar. But it will be fresher in towns such as Nerja, Torrox Costa, Fuengirola and Marbella. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/29/terral-wind-blow-high-20210729122343.html

The National Police are warning of a scam to hoteliers in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
-The false representative of an electricity company calls to inform that two unpaid electricity bills must be paid at the same time and that they must be paid within half an hour to avoid the supply being cut off.
-The Delegation of Citizen Participation of the National Police of Velez-Malaga has learned of the appearance of a new type of scam known these days in several towns in Malaga, as well as in Velez Malaga.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-policia-nacional-alerta-de-una-estafa-a-hosteleros-de-velez-malaga/

OTHER NEWS

US recommends not travelling to Spain due to Covid, ‘civil unrest’ and ‘terrorism’ threats: The Travel Advisory index of the United States of America, which measures the safety of its citizens in other countries, has lowered Spain to level 4 (red), and the State Department has warned “Do not travel to Spain due to Covid-19” before adding “act more cautiously in the country due to terrorism and civil unrest.” However, the notice is not an express prohibition.
Spain shares this level 4 (red) warning with other European countries such as Portugal and the United Kingdom, while the US Consular Affairs Office has reviewed the situation in countries such as France, Italy and Greece, placing them at a ‘level 3’ to “reconsider” the possibility of travel.
The traffic light system has four levels that go from green (take the usual precautions) to red, that Spain now sits in. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202107/29/recommends-travelling-spain-covid-20210729094555.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

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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DigameXtra No. 2020 Thursday, July 29th, 2021

On July 29, 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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Alert! Some events are being cancelled due to the new Level 3 Covid restrictions. To avoid disappointment and unnecessary travel confirm shows and times with the venues. -Ed.

Competa Art Walk: Calling all Artists
Competa Art Walk is back on September 17, 18 & 19 2021.
Artists and craftspeople who would be interested in taking part please email the organizers at:
artwalk@gmx.de

Bandits in Archez: Hi Folks, The Bandits will be playing live at L’Italia en tu Mesa in Archez tomorrow Friday 30th July from 8.30pm. To reserve your table call 951 551 510. All your favourite cover songs to sing along to.

Trinity Quartet in concert at the Torre del Mar Festival: “Al son del Rebalaje” promoted by the tenencia de alcaldía of Torre del Mar.
Friday 30th of July at 22.00h. The concert will take place in the Paseo Marítimo of Poniente, near the lighthouse. Seats will be limited due to covid regulations.
Trinity normally composed by Dana Andrews voice, Gianni Piras acoustic guitar, Jesús Aranda acoustic guitar, electric guitar and voice, for this occasion it will count with the contribution of the good bassist Alberto Soler.
(dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Celtic Night: Saturday 21 August, 9:30pm, doors open at 8:45pm
Municipal Auditorium Mijas Pueblo
3 Celtic Bands, Irish Dancers & Bagpipes
Irish food, beer and a hog roast.
Entry free, but you must reserve your ticket in advance.
Get your tickets from the Mijas tourist offices.
Or call 952 589 034 / 951 063 785 FB link
Buses running from Fuengirola to Mijas all evening.
Free Shuttle bus service from the quarry car park every 20 mins.
Guinness Bar (from 6pm) & Hog Roast – and other food (from 6pm) (I am not sure about this last part, the poster says doors at 8:30pm, but the FB post says food starts at 6pm? -Ed.)

Concert- One For My Baby: Jazz / Funk / Fusion
Wed., 25 August 22:30. €12adv/€15door
Parque el Majuelo, Almunecar FB link

POSTPONED: ” Summer in the Crabs ” in Nerja.
The Nerja City Council has decided to postpone the beginning of the new edition of ” Summer in the Crabs ” due to the increase in covid-19 positives in the municipality. ”Cultural shows programming at Crab Factory Square will start as soon as the rate of contagion and the health situation permits “, Culture councilor Gem Laguna has reported. Source: Ayuntamiento de Nerja, FB link

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Dark wood tv unit with shelf and drawers . Measurements 138 x 55 x 45cms Price 60€
-2 excellent quality mattresses by adapt relax design Measurements 190 x 90cms price 240€ ( for the Pair )
-Solid wooden Dining table with 4 matching chairs Measurements 97 x 97 x 80cms Price 140€
Contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Sterwins PBC2-52B-AB2 Petrol Brush Cutter/Grass Strimmer. 100 Euros. 7.7kg with a 430mm cut using the cord and 255mm cut using the blade. Complete with Harness and User manual.
WhatsApp Christine on 622166122, Competa or could meet in Caleta de Velez by arrangement.

For Sale: Jieher Cobra Binoculars
138/750WA 119m x 1000m. €15.
Buyer collects. Donna, Nerja.
suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

For Sale: Intex Explorer K2 2-person Inflatable Kayak with Aluminium Oars and High output Air Pump.
2 Life Jackets – Helly Hansen for person 70-90kgs and Leader Accessories for person 50-70kgs.
ZCCO Wetsuit size XXL. All in very good condition.
200 euros or will sell separately. Caleta de Velez.
Contact/WhatsApp Ken on 628747975.

FREE: Free IKEA cot & mattress in very good condition. Only occasionally used for grandchildren. La Vinuela.
Call Sue on WhatsApp 697 299 345. sueaked@hotmail.com

Wanted: Wooden door. This may be a long shot but if anyone has an old wooden door with max width 82cms that is surplus to requirements we may be able to relieve you of it, even for a little cash if necessary! Height minimally 204cms. Thanks and happy summer! Nick, La Herradura.
info@casaartemus.com

Wanted: Double mattress 180 x 200. In Nerja/Torrox area if possible please. Please contact me a.s.a.p. with price . Sue, Torrox, 677322169.

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia adds 3,848 Covid positives and registers seven deaths: {Translation} Updated: 28/07/2021, 11:31
-On Wednesday 28 July, Andalusia reduced the rate of contagions to a total of 3,848 cases of coronavirus, 906 fewer than the previous day, according to data consulted by Europa Press at the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA), which has recorded seven deaths, nine fewer than on Tuesday and one less than a week ago.
-On the other hand, the cumulative incidence rate of the community recorded 27 days of consecutive increases and stands at 540.4 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, 4.3 points more in 24 hours – compared to 23.3 on Tuesday compared to Monday – and 107.5 points more in a week. The region has not had such a high rate since 12 February (583.7).
-The 3,848 of this Wednesday are registered after the 4,754 cases of this Tuesday, the 4,673 of this Monday and Sunday, the 5,318 of Saturday, the 5,721 of Friday, the 2,949 of Thursday and the 3,560 of last Wednesday.
-By provinces, Malaga is again the one with the most cases with 860, followed by Seville with 854, Cadiz with 524, Granada with 426, Cordoba with 389, Almeria with 299, Jaen with 263 and Huelva with 233.
-The seven deaths were recorded in Malaga (four), Almeria (two) and Jaen (one). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/988272/andalucia-suma-3848-positivos-covid-y-registra-siete-muertes/

Covid Malaga- Malaga registers a notable drop in Covid cases, but there are four more fatalities: {Translation, summary} Updated: 28 Julio, 2021, 13:43.
-The province of Malaga recorded Wednesday a notable drop in the number of Covid cases and the rate fell slightly, but there were another four deaths with the virus and 53 hospitalisations in just one day. Furthermore, although the incidence rate has fallen, it continues to be the highest in the autonomous community.
-At the provincial level, the incidence is 840.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The previous day it was 855.2. But although it is decreasing, it is the province with the highest number in the autonomous community. At regional level, the average rate is 540.4. This is an increase compared to the previous day, when it was 536.1. Where it also falls is in the capital. The city of Malaga had an incidence of 1006.1 positives per 100,000 inhabitants on Tuesday -which would have led to a curfew- and this Wednesday it is 977.9 which frees it from that measure.
-The most negative part of the daily report from the Department of Health and Families is that four more deaths are reported with the virus.
-The pressure of care continues to rise. There are currently 467 patients in hospital, 74 of them in the ICU. This number means that – excluding discharges – there are 14 more than the previous day when the number of hospitalised patients was 453. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-registra-descenso-Covid-fallecidos_0_1596441100.html

MALAGA

El Corte Inglés in Mijas reopens this week as an ‘outlet’ for luxury brands: The new centre has a retail area of 7,000 square metres and will offer 160 brands of fashion and accessories with discounts of up to 70 per cent.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/28/corte-ingles-mijas-reopens-20210728100840.html

EUROPE

Fully vaccinated travellers from amber list EU and US countries won’t have to quarantine on arrival in England from Monday: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the change regarding US and EU arrivals will come into force from 4am on 2 August.
Applicable passengers must have received two jabs with vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), or in the US with vaccines authorised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
They will still be required to complete a pre-departure test before arriving in England alongside a PCR test on or before day two after they have landed. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-fully-vaccinated-travellers-from-amber-list-eu-and-us-countries-wont-have-to-quarantine-on-arrival-in-england-from-monday-12366355

OTHER NEWS

Dusty Hill, bassist for legendary Texas band ZZ Top, dies in his sleep at age 72: Dusty Hill, who played bass with ZZ Top for more than 50 years and helped make the Texas trio one of the world’s most famous rock acts, has died in his sleep. The band announced the news via social media on Wednesday. Hill was 72. (The cause was reported to be related to a “hip injury”. “Hipsters” will understand that as slang for another common health problem among musicians that “die in their sleep”, like Tom Petty and his “hip injury”, who died in his sleep… from an OD of the opioid painkiller Fentanyl mixed with an anti-anxiety drug in the benzodiazepine class. Or Prince and his “hip injury”, but he didn’t make it to his bed, he OD’d waiting for an elevator. -Ed.) I have included a full concert video from one of ZZ Top’s last concerts, in 2021. Video Link. Full article: https://eu.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/07/28/dusty-hill-dead-zz-top-bassist-dead-houston-age/5405542001/

Perseid meteor shower 2021- All you need to know: 2021 is an excellent year for this shower! No matter where you live worldwide, the 2021 Perseid meteor shower will probably produce the greatest number of meteors on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. On the peak mornings in 2021, in the early morning hours, when the most meteors will be flying, there’ll be no moon to ruin on the show.
These meteors burn up about 60 miles (100 km) above the Earth’s surface. If any meteor survives its fiery plunge to hit the ground intact, the remaining portion is called a meteorite. Few, if any, meteors in meteor showers become meteorites, however, because of the flimsy nature of comet debris. Most meteorites are the remains of asteroids. Photo:James Younger. Full article: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower/

Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison has died, Monday July 26th, aged 46: Jordison was Slipknot’s drummer in their original formation, when they were called The Pale Ones and later Meld. He came up with the name Slipknot in 1995. The drummer departed the band in 2013, after making four albums with them.
The Iowa native revealed in 2016 that he departed Slipknot due to an inability to play as a result of a neurological disease called transverse myelitis, a type of multiple sclerosis, that left his legs paralysed. He recovered from his illness and began playing again in a number of bands.
Full article: https://www.hotpress.com/music/slipknot-founding-drummer-joey-jordison-has-died-aged-46-22863825

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

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 2019 Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

On July 28, 2021 By Naythan

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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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Alert! Some events are being cancelled due to the new Level 3 Covid restrictions. To avoid disappointment and unnecessary travel confirm shows and times with the venues. -Ed.

Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery, Canillas de Albaida:
Now open again after being fully vaccinated.
Open by appointment everyday from 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Original paintings, prints and paintographs by Mitch France, ceramics by Chris France.
Now we have canvas prints on wood frames that look pretty much like the original at a much lower cost (from €40) ready to hang.
Subject matter: Musicians, Morocco, Cuba, abstract, Flamenco dancers, local scenes. Commissions considered.
To view all the work, for information on the artists and directions to the gallery go to: www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available. The galley is also well ventilated and air conditioned.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp).
Email: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart

Jack Cade Rebellion: Live at the Plaza restaurant Canillas de Albaida on Friday 30th July. We’re back with more great rock classics. Book now to secure your table starts at 8.30. Call 952553254

Hell Bunny band: Fri., July 30, 8:30pm.
El Canuelo, Periana. Reserve please: 639 26 60 13

Cocktail Night: Sat., 7 August from 7:30pm
Tickets €2.50 inc. 1st cocktail free. €4 cocktails.
Black Horse, Plaza Espana 29120 Alhaurín el Grande.
Alhaurin’s premier British pub. A warm welcome and friendly staff are guaranteed for one and all. Good food served all day every day. Live sports shown. FB link

Orient Fusion Restaurant: New destination in Fuengirola to experience a trip through Asia, with dishes from Thai, Japanese and China prepared by native chefs.
The restaurant features buffet a la carta option as well as other dishes of choice.
We have a large deck and a large finely decorated interior hall to have a pleasant stay with your family and friends.
Ave. of the Incarnation, 7 Fuengirola – Malaga
(Just a few meters from C.C. Miramar and close to the beach).
http://www.orientfusionrestaurant.com/

A Night of Jazz: Friday July 30th at St. Georges Church, Malaga
8:30 arrival, 9pm start. €10. Call for tickets- 638 339 691
www.jazzparaeventos.com

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, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 50€, 75€ and 100€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
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 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:
Things are starting to get back to ‘Normal’ …now what?
Let people know you are open for business by advertising on the radio, where you will be heard 4 to 6 times a day, in the car, the kitchen, the bedroom, even on the beach!
No magazine can do that!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold is the Eastern Costa del Sol’s number one radio station, heard locally and all over the world on 97.6fm, Online, Google, Siri, Alexa and on Tunein!
Based in Nerja and broadcasting 24 hours a day, your advert would be heard between 4 to 6 times a day, every day at the same cost as a magazine or local newspaper, which are looked at maybe once or even missed…….you can’t miss whats on the radio unless it’s switched off!
We script it, do the voiceover, add music and once approved by you…..we broadcast it!
Whether your a bar an estate agent, supermarket or have a product or service you would like the world to know about, let them know on 97.6 Coast Fm Gold.
Email to studio @ coastfmgold.com or WhatsApp to 691934626 or leave message and we will call you back!

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

People Group Spain: Luggage Storage in Nerja
If you have a rental property but struggle to find somewhere for your guests to store luggage on arrival or departure, then struggle no more. At People Group Spain we offer luggage storage from our office located at Calle Diputación 9. All items are securely tagged and can be stored for a cost of just 3€ per item per day. Luggage can be dropped off between 10:00 and 13:00, Monday to Saturday, and can be collected again by appointment at any time until 20:00. The facilities can also be used on Sundays with a prior reservation. For more information or reservations please contact us on +34 615 763 349 or by email at admin@peoplegroupspain.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

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Alfa sewing machine in castillan unit needs new belt
Price 65€
-Sentient external dummy camera. Price 20€, 2 available (Brand new still in box)
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Wooden Play-pen. Good condition wooden play pen, great for home or garden. Shape can be changed for need. Folds for easy storage. 8 pieces make 2 mts square or arrange to your needs by removing panels €50
Great for pups too !
andymann_genesis@yahoo.co.uk
Call Jackie 633045258 Torrox Park

For Sale: Fecatel Tablet with attachable key board charging included fast charge. 4Gb RAM, 64Gb, it’s in excellent condition, hardly used, always use phone, asking 120 euros Erika, Torrox 635149472 box included too.

Correction- For Sale: Door, I am offering a solid second hand metal entrance door. Frame size 207 x 90 cm. €90
Markus, Torrox whatsapp +49 178 1096370

Recommendations & Requests

Covid Testing Location advice please: I’m travelling from Malaga to Prague for work next Tuesday or Wednesday and looking for a Covid Test centre in the Competa area.
Any advice would be gratefully received on pkdotm75@gmail.com
Regards, Paul, Canillas de Albaida

Travel to UK: I hold a residency card and British passport, I want to travel to the UK, can anyone advise me what documents I will require, will I use my residency card to travel out of Spain? All help will be much appreciated. Email: Richard.p.haughton@gmail.com
Thank you Naythan for posting this.
Kind regards Richard, Algarrobo

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid deaths in Spain triple in two weeks due to fifth wave:
-In the past 14 days, the number of weekly fatalities has grown from 32 to 98, while the incidence rate continues to rise.
-According to the latest figures from the Spanish Health Ministry, released Monday evening, 98 people in Spain have died after testing positive for the virus in the last seven days. That is nearly double the 50 weekly fatalities reported last Monday and triple the 32 recorded two weeks ago.
-According to Monday’s figures, 61,625 new coronavirus cases have been detected since Friday (no data is released on Saturdays and Sundays). This is nearly the same number reported last Monday, when 61,628 infections were detected over the weekend, indicating that the incidence rate is stabilizing.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-07-27/covid-deaths-in-spain-triple-in-two-weeks-due-to-fifth-wave.html

Andalusia has 16 Covid deaths in one day, the worst in over a month: {Translation} Updated: 27/07/2021, 17:54
-The fifth wave of the pandemic is already noticeable in the number of deaths from Covid-19 reported in Andalusia. On Tuesday, the region recorded 16 deaths from the coronavirus, the highest figure since 30 June, more than a month ago. However, it should be borne in mind that on Tuesdays the death toll is usually higher because the data from the weekend are counted.
-Even so, the number of deaths from Covid-19 – which since the beginning of the pandemic now stands at 10,323 in Andalusia – has risen in recent weeks as a result of the increase in the number of cases. Deaths have gone from less than five a day to around ten or more. However, thanks to the vaccines, the number of deaths does not correspond to the number of infections. With the same number of cases in the third wave, the number of deaths was close to 100 per day and now it is less than 20 on the worst days.
-While the number of deaths is growing moderately thanks to the immunisation process, the number of infections is still close to 5,000 per day. On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Families reported 4,754 cases, a figure very similar to that of the previous day and 1,000 more than the same day last week.
-As a result of this increase in the number of cases, the incidence this Tuesday stands at 536 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants, 20 points more than yesterday. It is also up one week to 270 points.
-The fifth wave is also noticeable in hospitals, which exceeded 1,000 hospital admissions for the first time in months. There are 1,125 hospitalised by Covid-19 in Andalusia, 191 of them in the ICU. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-suma-16-muertos-covid-peor-cifra-mas-202107271251_noticia.html

Malaga, Marbella and Estepona exceed the 1,000 Covid rate, with six deaths reported in the province: The number of new coronavirus infections continues to skyrocket in Malaga province. This Tuesday (27 July) some 1,594 positives have been reported, the highest number in Andalucía by far, and the incidence rate continues to climb.
-Malaga city (1,006.1), Marbella (1,041.8) and Estepona 1,073.6) have already exceeded 1,000 infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. If these figures do not drop, the Junta de Andalucía could request a curfew in the three municipalities between two and seven in the morning. The measure, if requested, must be authorised by Andalucía’s Supreme Court (TSJA). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/27/malaga-marbella-estepona-exceed-20210727135208.html

MALAGA

Malaga pharmacies already sold out of antigen rapid tests:
The Malaga College of Pharmacists has reported that supplies of coronavirus antigen rapid tests in the city’s pharmacies have already been exhausted, within days of being authorised for sale. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/26/malaga-pharmacies-already-sold-out-of-antigen-rapid-tests/

UK

Britain reports highest deaths from COVID-19 since March as Johnson urges caution: Britain reported its highest number of deaths and people in hospital with coronavirus since March on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging caution despite a week of lower reported numbers of infection.
-Britain reported 131 new deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily total since March 17, though it came after just 14 deaths were reported on Monday, suggesting the weekend might have impacted when deaths were reported.
-The number of COVID-19 patients in British hospitals has also steadily risen to 5,918, also the highest since March, following a spike in cases earlier this month. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/end-britains-covid-pandemic-might-be-near-epidemiologist-ferguson-says-2021-07-27/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Japan’s Osaka fails to handle great expectations: Naomi Osaka, Japan’s great hope for tennis gold, lost in the third round of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, saying she had not known how to cope with the pressure of the occasion.
The world number two was knocked out 6-1 6-4 by Czech Marketa Vondrousova in her first tournament since pulling out of the French Open in May, when she said she had been suffering from depression for almost three years.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/tennis-japans-osaka-out-tokyo-2020-third-round-2021-07-27/

OTHER NEWS

Apple Releases Urgent Security Patch for Mac, iPhone and iPad Devices: Apple on Monday rolled out an urgent security update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to address a zero-day flaw that it said may have been actively exploited, making it the thirteenth such vulnerability Apple has patched since the start of this year.
The updates, which arrive less than a week after the company released iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.5 to the public, fixes a memory corruption issue.
Given the public availability of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, it’s highly recommended that users move quickly to update their devices to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with the flaw. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/07/apple-releases-urgent-0-day-bug-patch.html

Microsoft blocks pre 2017 computers from upgrading to Windows 11: Windows 11’s minimum requirements have caused a bit of an uproar ever since they were first announced alongside the OS earlier this June. Key points of concern were the need for TPM 2.0, an up-to-now obscure security feature that’s so niche that most standalone motherboards automatically disable it in their BIOS, as well as a strict CPU compatibility list.
-While Microsoft has since said that it’s testing Intel 7th gen CPUs with Windows 11, the first Windows 11 system requirements list said that you’d need to have at least an 8th gen Intel CPU or 2nd gen Ryzen CPU to upgrade to the new OS. For some context, Intel’s 8th generation launched as recently as 2017. Full article: https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/news/microsoft-says-you-cannot-ignore-windows-11-requirements

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

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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Phone numbers for emergencies
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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 2018 Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

On July 27, 2021July 26, 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

DigameXtra Summer Schedule – No Sunday Issues

What’s On

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

Alert! Some events are being cancelled due to the new Level 3 Covid restrictions. To avoid disappointment and unnecessary travel confirm shows and times with the venues. -Ed.

Vive el Torrox Series of Events:
https://www.facebook.com/fiestastorrox

Alberto Fer: Performing at Live Bar- Torrox.
Saturday 31 July 9pm. BLQ 83 Torrox Costa FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items
-Courier Services
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain
-Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

Home from Home:
Your home in the Axarquia region prepared for your arrival.
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management experience in the UK, happy to take care of all your holiday home preparation needs.
Homes cleaned and aired, beds made and small maintenance jobs taken care of. Basic supplies can be bought and delivered prior to your arrival if required.
Additional services include:
Holiday changeovers
Vacant holiday home checking service
Private rental inventories prepared and checked with tenants at key handover on arrival and departure.
Contact Kate, Telephone and WhatsApp (+34) 711 003 171
Email: kateathomefromhome@gmail.com Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-2 folding beds 178 x 80 cms fold up with cover 25€ each
-32in generic tv one hdmi no remote 25€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Dark oak TV/Hi-Fi unit. Dimensions: 150 cm long x 60 cm high x 55 cm deep, in dark oak with brass fittings. Two cupboards with fixed shelves and glass doors, 4 drawers and one open shelf. Good condition.
70 euros, Rod, Competa campo.
Phone: 951 069 982 or 684 381 652 (Whatsapp)
Or email: rodney.jones4@gmail.com

For Sale: American Style Daewoo Fridge Freezer. Good Working Condition. 180cm x 96cm x 80cm. Small crack on one of the door bins. €120 – buyer to collect. We are situated in the Campo between Frigiliana and Torrox.
Please Whatsapp Janet +44 07811493848

For Sale, 3 Items:
-6 Denby Regency Green Mugs (never used) Price: €50
-2 figurines (Loving Doves & Garden Games). Good
condition! Price €10
-Assorted Cava/Sparkling Wine, Whisky, and Brandy (unopened)
Grants Whisky 200ml
Famous Grouse Whisky 350ml
Spanish Brandy Terry Centenario 1litre
Dubois Sparkling Wine Semi-sec 750ml
Carbo Cava 750ml
Castellblanch Cristal Cava 750ml
Condelelmark Casta Oro Sparking Wine Semi-sec 750ml
Via De La Plata Cava Semi-sec 750cl.
Price €35 for the lot.
Theresa, Penoncillo, Torrox Costa
Tel: 658044136 ; tpm11260@gmail.com

Wanted: Car seats for children. Is there anybody out there that has a baby car seat for a child aged 8 months and a booster car seat for a child aged 7yrs that I can borrow or rent? We have grandchildren arriving from 1st to 15th August 2021. Donald, Canillas de Albaida
Please Email me at graydon1952@gmaildotcom

Recommendations & Requests

Pick ups from Malaga airport to Torrox: I am looking for recommendations for car hire from Malaga airport I usually use C*****t or M***** Car but their prices have increased significantly of late.
I am also looking for recommendations for driver pick up from the airport to Torrox. Deborah, Torrox
Email: Dssp@btinternet.com

Mystery Bug: Can anyone name this bug please?
It’s about 1.5 inches long.
Please email. Thank you JB. Torrox Costa
Email jon 108 & hotmail.co. uk (no spaces)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Andalusia exceeds the rate of 500 five and a half months later: {Translation} Updated: 26/07/2021, 10:57
-Andalusia has registered this Monday 26 and Sunday 25 July a total of 4,673 cases of coronavirus, the highest figure between the two days in the last four and a half months (the time that these days have not been reported separately), according to data consulted by Europa Press at the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA), which has counted one death, less than on Saturday (six) and last Monday (five).
-On the other hand, the cumulative incidence rate of the community recorded 25 days of consecutive increases and stands at 512.8 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, which is 14.9 points more in 48 hours and 114.3 points more in a week. The region has not had such a high rate since 12 February (583.7).
-The 4,673 cases of this Monday and Sunday are registered after the 5,318 of Saturday, the 5,721 of Friday, the 2,949 of Thursday, the 3,560 of Wednesday, the 3,687 of Tuesday and the 4,103 of last Monday and Sunday.
-By provinces, Malaga is again the one with the highest number of cases with 1,312, followed by Seville with 860, Cadiz with 767, Granada with 396, Jaen with 346, Almeria with 342, Cordoba with 327 and Huelva with 323. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/987736/andalucia-supera-la-tasa-de-500-cinco-meses-y-medio-despues/

Covid Axarquia- One death and 315 more positives in Axarquia, the highest number of new infections since February: {Translation} Updated: 26July21
-It was last February 1st, also on Monday, when 300 positives were reported.
-The Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Regional Government has reported this Monday 26th July, 315 new infections by coronavirus in Axarquia since the last update of data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia, last Friday 23rd.
-This Monday a death has been reported in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, which already has 93 deaths due to the virus since the beginning of the pandemic. Axarquia had not recorded any new deaths since last Monday. On this day we must also add 46 people recovered from COVID-19.
-With regard to the new positives, the following have been registered: 114 in Vélez-Málaga; 65 in Rincón de la Victoria; 47 in Nerja; 18 in Torrox; 17 in Alcaucín; 13 in Algarrobo; 10 in Colmenar; 5 in Riogordo and Sayalonga; 7 in Frigiliana; 3 in Cómpeta; 2 in Iznate, La Viñuela and Sedella; and 1 in Benamocarra, Benamargosa, Árchez, Canillas de Albaida and Moclinejo.
-As for the people who have overcome the disease, the following have been reported: 14 in Vélez-Málaga; 10 in Nerja; 8 in Rincón de la Victoria; 4 in Algarrobo; 3 in Torrox; 2 in Comares and Riogordo; and 1 each in Colmenar, Sayalonga and Macharaviaya.
-The incidence in the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) rises to 571.3, seven days ago it was 383.8. For its part, in the Malaga Health District (which includes Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Rincon de la Victoria and Totalan, as well as Malaga city and Almogia) the incidence is 912.7. On the same day a week ago it was 707.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The total cases with active infection (PDIA) in the last 14 days in the Axarquia region are distributed as follows:
524 in Vélez-Málaga; 317 in Rincón de la Victoria; 149 in Nerja; 84 in Torrox; 43 in Algarrobo; 30 in Colmenar; 24 in Cómpeta; 22 in Riogordo; 21 in Alcaucín; 17 in Sayalonga; 16 in Frigiliana; 10 in Moclinejo; 6 in Benamargosa and Totalán; 4 in Alfarnatejo; 3 in Comares, La Viñuela and Sedella; 2 in Almáchar, Benamocarra, Arenas, Iznate and Periana; and 1 in Alfarnate, Canillas de Albaida and Árchez.
-In total, since the beginning of the pandemic in the Axarquia region, 12,455 positive cases have been registered to date, of which 10,452 have been officially registered as cured and 194 have died. Source, Spanish:
https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-fallecido-y-315-positivos-mas-en-la-axarquia-la-cifra-mas-alta-de-nuevos-contagios-desde-febrero/

ANDALUCIA

The Junta announces the start of Covid jabs for the under-18s in the region: From this Thursday, young people who are between 17 and 18 years old will be able to make an appointment for a vaccination against coronavirus. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202107/26/junta-announces-start-covid-20210726181540.html

Telephone consultations and staff shortages are making it difficult for patients to see their GPs: With so many health workers on holiday and an increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases, most medical centres have no appointments for at least two weeks. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/23/telephone-consultations-staff-shortages-20210723093204-v.html

Nestlé and Mars recall ice cream products after ethylene oxide contamination scare: Nestlé and Mars have recalled ice cream products after ethylene oxide contamination scare after being pressured by Fauca to release the list of possible products
-According to a list drawn up by FACUA, the Andalucian consumer association, in the scare involving different ice creams possibly being contaminated by the presence of traces of ethylene oxide, there could be as many as 46 varieties of products made by Froneri, a Nestlé ice cream maker, whose brands in Spain include Milka, Toblerone, Nuii, Oreo, Princesa, La Lechera, and Smarties. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/26/nestle-and-mars-recall-ice-cream-products-after-ethylene-oxide-contamination-scare/

EUROPE

Germany Imposes Stricter Entry Rules for Arrivals From Spain, Netherlands & Georgia: Germany has decided to move Spain, the Netherlands, and Georgia to the list of high incidence areas, meaning that arrivals from these three countries will now be subject to more stringent restrictions when entering the German territory. Everyone who has not been immunised yet, arriving from one of the three countries mentioned above, is obliged to go into quarantine immediately after their arrival in Germany and stay self-isolated for ten days. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/germany-imposes-stricter-entry-rules-for-arrivals-from-spain-netherlands-georgia/

Sources Say US Will Not Reopen for EU Travellers Due to Delta Variant Concerns: The United States government is not planning to remove the current entry bn for travellers from the 26 Schengen Area Member States, Ireland, the UK, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil, at least for now.
Sources within the White House have confirmed for Reuters that “at this point”, the US authorities do not intend to lift any of the entry restrictions for arrivals from the abovementioned due to the concerns raised from the spread of the Delta variant in these countries. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/sources-say-us-will-not-reopen-for-eu-travellers-due-to-delta-variant-concerns/

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https://www.mapacovid.es/

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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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. 2017 Monday, July 26th, 2021

On July 26, 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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Warning! Some events are being cancelled due to the new Level 3 Covid restrictions. To avoid disappointment and unnecessary travel confirm shows and times with the venues. -Ed.

Phoenix Club: Our social club is fully open once again, so do pop in.
Trips
August
-19th – Trip to Selwo Zoo. Price €36 includes entry to the zoo and coach fare etc. Pic below.
-20th – Flamenco in the grounds of the Alhambra Palace. Tickets €35 includes Show, Coach fare and drivers tip. Depart 17.00 and returning from Granada at 12 midnight. Payment on booking required as show tickets have to be paid for up front.
September
-3rd – Trip to Gib €15pp
-17th – A trip to Mini Hollywood with buffet lunch. 51€pp includes coach fare, entrance, buffet lunch and drivers gratuity
-18th – Open air 80s concert in Benalmadena featuring tribute acts – Depeche Mode, The Cure and a final section of 80s hits from; Soft Cell, Human League, A-Ha, Ultravox and more.
POA
December
-23rd – 27th Christmas break. 4* Hotel Bahia in Almunecar. Price includes full board accommodation, buffet meals with wine, Gala dinner on Christmas Eve and special lunch on Christmas Day, coach fare and tips for hotel staff and driver. €265 based on 2 sharing a double room/€350 Single room. Deposit €75 and is non refundable.
-We are collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis.
-We are selling off all our books at 4 for €1 with plenty of choice for everyone. We also have jigsaws for sale at €1 each. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday.
-The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

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.

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa, large snack menu including some tasty vegetarian choices & many Dutch treats: Indoor and terrace seating.
Location- Mid-block on the west side of BLQ 8, Urb. Costa de Oro, Torrox Costa. From the beach paseo, turn in by the China shop, walk up past the sports bar on your right side to the next terrace full of tables & chairs. Yfke will be waiting to greet you. This is very close to the Torrox Costa Monday Market, so be sure to come by while you are in the neighborhood. MAP
Opening hours-
Monday & Saturday: 10:00 – 24:00
Tuesday – Friday: 17:00 – 24:00
Closed Sundays. FB link

Tony’s Butchers- Nerja:
Beef / Lamb / Pork / Poultry
Sausages&Bacon / Mixed Meat Boxes
Come by the shop or order online. Delivery available.
Visit our website for offerings, prices and order form.
Shop hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm.
Saturday 9am-2pm.
Closed Sunday & Monday
-We deliver from Nerja along the coast to Estepona, the rest of mainland Spain we deliver by special courier next day delivery.
-We can deliver to a friend or family member and can add a gift message at no extra cost.
-Special orders welcome.
-Cash, cards and Paypal accepted.
-Mention you saw this on DigameXtra for a 5% discount!
Address: C. Ruperto Andúez, 29780 Nerja, Málaga
Phone: +34 951730422
Website: https://www.tonysbutchers.shop/
We are a DigameXtra sponsor, so our contact info can be seen everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Decorative craved wooden mirror with doors. 2 available 79.50 x 91.50cms Price 65€ each
-Wooden tv unit 82 x 40 x 51cms Price 15€
-Wooden wall unit with drawers with porcelain knobs
152 x 108cms Price 65€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 5 door Ford Fiesta 1.25 Quartz, 1998 model, automatic. ITV until 25/02/2022. 47,000 kms (believed genuine) Just been serviced. 5 Excellent tyres. Central locking. Only used as second car. €1350. Vinuela/Alcaucin area. For more Information Tel:- Bob on 649111965.

For Sale: Wrought iron table with glass top four matching chairs with cushions all in good condition 125 euros. Nerja.
Irene. Email: irene472001@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Philips TV. 26 inch. € 20. Older model but working very good. It has antenna conection and further only 2 scart connections. It needs a TPT box in order to receive the channels (this receiver costs approx. € 20)
-Padel shoes. Blue/pink. Size 41. Worn about 5 times. Bought them a bit too large. € 30
-Sneakers. Black. Size 40. Worn about 5 times. Bought them a bit too small. € 40
Call to Saskia 627684256
email to: vince dvvo at hotmail.com

For Sale: Door, I am offering a solid second hand metal entrance door. Frame size 207 x 90 cm.
Markus Torrox whatsapp +49 178 1096370

For Sale: Two porcelain cake stands in the ‘White Blossom’ pattern from the prestigious Portuguese ‘Excel’ factory. 1 x single tier and 1 x two tier both with chrome handles. Both in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. €12 for both or would split. Photos emailed on request. Buyer to collect from El Penoncillo (Torrox Costa).
Brenda email brendaleetorrox@gmail.com or tel/whatsapp 711003687

Recommendations & Requests

Wasp nests: Can anyone please recommend a person who deals with wasp nests in a chimney. We have wasps behind the fire grate glass door and no doubt they are up in the chimney liner, so we need someone who knows how to deal with them and can check the chimney top. Thanks
Email sylvia4700 at hotmail.co.uk (Arenas)

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COVID-19

Covid inpatients in Malaga triple in only two weeks: {Translation} Updated: Saturday, 24 July, 2021 – 13:50
-The vaccination process is still underway, but the Delta variable, together with the relaxation of measures before the arrival of the summer season, means that the number of cases continues to soar. This is already resulting in a significant increase in hospital pressure in the province. The Department of Health and Families reports 383 hospitalisations, with 57 of them in Intensive Care Units (ICU). This is three times the number reported only a fortnight ago, when on 10 July Malaga recorded 127 hospital admissions, with 20 of them in ICU. The daily number of cases is still close to 1,500 and three new deaths have been reported. This is the epidemiological picture for Saturday 24 July in the province.
-The data provided by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA) are clear. Malaga has registered 1,484 new infections in the last 24 hours (Friday to Saturday), a very high figure, although the peak reached on Friday of 1,980 infected with the virus is lower. These are very high numbers, although on 24 July the figure is already lower than at the end of January with the peak of the third wave of infections. On 31 January there were 1,787 infections per day, mainly due to family gatherings at Christmas. Now all this upturn is due to very different circumstances.
-The pressure on hospitals continues to increase, as a direct consequence of these high numbers of new infections. In just 24 hours, the Junta warns of 58 new hospitalisations in Malaga and 4 admissions to the ICU. On the previous day there were 41, which slightly increases this worrying figure. This means that Malaga’s hospitals currently have a total of 383 admissions, of which 57 patients are in Intensive Care Units. These are the highest figures in the entire autonomous community.
-The worst news is the notification of three new deaths with Covid-19, bringing to 1,703 the number of deaths of patients with coronavirus since the first one was recorded on 13 March 2020. On this day, the province recorded 50% of the deaths of people infected by the virus in Andalusia, which reported a total of six. However, 612 people have beaten the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people who have recovered since the pandemic began in Malaga to 108,037.
-The Cumulative Incidence by the Covid-19 Active Infection Diagnostic Test is increasing at the regional level. If on Friday this figure stood at 470.89, this Saturday it rose to 36.96 points, and the AI in Andalusia currently stands at 497.85. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/pacientes-ingresados-covid-malaga-triplican-semanas_0_1595241042.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalucia unable to report vaccination totals over the weekend due to computer problems: The Junta de Andalucía has not been able to report the total number of vaccinations administered over the last 48 hours due to a problem of uploading the data.
The latest data known was that administered on Thursday, July, 22: 9,628,373 doses given and 4,638,910 Andalucians now have the complete vaccination schedule.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/07/25/andalucia-unable-to-report-vaccination-totals-over-the-weekend-due-to-computer-problems/

EUROPE

French lawmakers approve bill to tackle fourth wave of coronavirus: The French parliament on Monday approved a bill which will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers as well as require a bolstered health pass in a wide array of social venues as France battles with a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.
-Visitors heading to museums, cinemas or swimming pools in France are already denied entry if they cannot produce a pass showing that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have had a recent negative test. The pass has been required for large-scale festivals or to go clubbing.
-From the start of August, the pass will further be needed to enter restaurants and bars and for long-distance train and plane journeys.
-The measures contained in the bill are due to end on Nov. 15. A final green light from the constitutional court, the nation’s top jurisdiction, will be needed before the law can come into effect. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/french-lawmakers-approve-bill-tackle-fourth-wave-coronavirus-2021-07-25/

LOTTERY

Draw for El Gordo de la Primitiva on Sunday, July 25, 2021: The result of the Gordo de la Primitiva today, Sunday, July 25, 2021 is: 27, 29, 43, 49 and 52, the key number being 8. Source: https://spainsnews.com/draw-for-el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-on-sunday-july-25-2021/

SPORTS

Olympic Tennis News:
-Top-ranked Ash Barty was upset by 48th-ranked Spanish opponent Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-3.
-Two-time defending gold medalist Andy Murray withdrew from singles because of a right quad strain.
-Both Murray and Barty still remain in the doubles competition.
-Naomi Osaka defeated 52nd-ranked Zheng Saisai of China 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday in her first match in nearly two months.
-Also advancing was Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic, No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, No. 4 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, No. 7 Gabrine Muguruza of Spain and No. 10 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic.
-Carla Suarez Navarro, the Spaniard who plans to retire this year, beat Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-4, 6-1 for her first victory since recovering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
-Camila Giorgi of Italy eliminated Jennifer Brady, the American who was this year’s Australian Open finalist, 6-3, 6-2.
-Among the men advancing were third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, No. 4 Alexander Zverev of Germany and Max Purcell of Australia — who took Murray’s spot in the draw and defeated Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (2).Full article: https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/barty-beaten-murray-withdraws-olympic-singles-79041428

OTHER NEWS

Jackie Mason, One of the Last Borscht Belt Comedians, Dies at 93: Jackie Mason, the sometimes-controversial standup comedian who unapologetically embraced Jewish themes and political incorrectness died Saturday in Manhattan. He was 93. Jacob Moshe Maza was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, but grew up on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He was ordained as a rabbi — there had been many in his family — but ultimately resigned from his post at a synagogue to become a comedian.
Full article: https://variety.com/2021/legit/news/jackie-mason-dead-politically-incorrect-comic-1235026918/
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COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

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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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 Sunday, July 25th, 2021 – Closed on Sundays

On July 25, 2021 By Naythan

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

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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/

Churches & Worship

Evangelical Church- Torre del Mar
Christians United. Evangelical meeting hall.
(Sunday worship in English language)
11:00 in Calle Dr Ros Alférez 7, Torre Del Mar 29740
Our meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly.
Our primary objective is to honour God and exalt our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to be a house of prayer, a place of worship where God’s Word is faithfully ministered, and in so doing to be a spiritual oasis in Torre del Mar where all can feel free to exercise Christian love through their love of God, one another and our community. If you are a believer and want to worship in “Spirit and in truth” or if you are someone who is seeking to know more about the Christian faith, please come and join us.
Whether you live here in Spain or are visiting you will be welcome.
For further information please email Peter petcac@gmail.com

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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. 2016 Saturday, July 24th, 2021

On July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 By Naythan

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COVID-19

The 5.721 new cases of Covid in Andalusia confirm that the descent of the fifth wave was a mirage: {Translation} Updated: 23/07/2021, 18:09
-The crest of the fifth wave of the coronavirus has not broken in Andalusia. After a significant drop in the number of cases on Thursday, on Friday there were 5,721 new infections and 7 deaths. If this is not an update of data from previous days, the difference is significant with respect to the same days in recent weeks. The community recorded 3,610 cases on 16 July, and 2,800 on 9 July. Today’s figure is the highest number of new Covid cases since February.
-Thus, the 14-day cumulative incidence rate is up 36 points to 471 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. It is still below the national average – 659 cases yesterday. The 7-day rate has risen in 24 hours from 211 to 232 infections per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The incidence is very high in Malaga, which today has a rate of 787 cases. The situation has changed so much in just one day that Marbella has once again exceeded the rate of 1,000 cases (1,058), one day after the meeting of the alert committees that determines the municipalities that are candidates for the application of the curfew. Estepona is close to that limit, with 991 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-Two other provinces exceed the 500 barrier: Cádiz (504) and Córdoba (500.5). The province of Seville has the lowest incidence rate with 305 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-In terms of care pressure, Andalusian hospitals have 944 Covid patients hospitalised today, 33 more than on Thursday, of which 165 are in ICU, 5 more than the previous day. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-5721-nuevos-casos-covid-andalucia-confirman-bajada-quinta-espejismo-202107231222_noticia.html

Malaga records the highest number of infections in the whole pandemic, with almost 2,000 new positives in one day: {Translation} Updated: 23/07/2021, 13:42
-Malaga recorded 1,980 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest figure since the pandemic began last year. In addition, there are two new deaths in the province due to the virus, bringing the total number of deaths due to the coronavirus in Malaga to 1,700.
-This drastic rise in the number of infections brings to an end two days in which the number of new cases had fallen below 1,000. And with it the hope that the fifth wave of the coronavirus was fading away. Malaga remains, moreover, the province most affected by the disease in this new wave, and its newly declared positives are more than double the next, which is Seville, with 886 today.
-In Andalusia as a whole, Health has reported 5,721 new cases and seven deaths on Friday.
-As a result of this fifth wave, the pressure on healthcare continues to increase. On Friday, 358 patients were admitted to hospitals in Malaga with coronavirus, 16 more than the previous day. 41 people have required hospitalisation according to the latest report from the Junta. There are 50 patients in the ICU, two more than yesterday.
-As a result of this increase, the incidence rate (IA) has risen again. This is certainly true for the province as a whole, rising from 717.9 infections per 100,000 inhabitants to 787.6. And in the capital, from 804.6 to 889.4. The possibility of a night-time curfew in the main city on the Costa del Sol is now just over a thousand cases.
-More curious is the specific case of Marbella. If yesterday, Thursday, it managed to avoid the territorial committee of high impact having to recommend a night-time curfew, thanks to the fact that for the first time this week it had fallen below the threshold at which this measure is taken (1,000 cases), this Friday it has exceeded it again, with 1,058.7.
Estepona, with a rate of 991.1, Torremolinos, with 808.6 and Benalmádena, with 796.9 are also of concern.
-The total number of deaths due to the pandemic has reached 1,700 today with the notification of two new deaths of people who had the disease caused by Sars-Cov2.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-coronavirus-malaga-malaga-registra-record-contagios-toda-pandemia-casi-2000-nuevos-positivos-202107231243_noticia.html

SPAIN

‘Everything pointing to’ need for a third Covid-19 vaccine dose, says Spanish health minister: Speaking during a radio interview, Spanish Health Minister Carolina Darias went further than the official position of regulatory agencies and scientists, also predicting the need for yearly boosters, given the new variants of the coronavirus that could reduce the protection already being offered by the existing medication. Darias went even further when asked whether residents of Spain would have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 every year. “Yes, without a doubt,” she replied. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-07-23/everything-pointing-to-need-for-a-third-covid-19-vaccine-dose-says-spanish-health-minister.html

ANDALUCIA

These are the 43 towns in Andalucía facing mass Covid screening sessions: The Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health has announced it will conduct new mass coronavirus screenings “in the coming days” in 43 municipalities of the eight provinces in the region, following decisions made by the different Territorial Committees of High Impact Public Health Alert.
The dates will be announced “in the next few days” and the people who submit to the voluntary tests will receive a SMS text message with information about the place where they will be carried out.
By province
The screenings will be scheduled in the following municipalities:
ALMERIA: Serón.
CADIZ: Alcalá del Valle, Barbate, Chiclana de la Frontera, La Línea de la Concepción, Olvera and Ubrique.
CORDOBA: Dos Torres, Iznájar, Nueva Carteya, Puente Genil, Zuheros, La Victoria and Villa del Río.
GRANADA: Aldeire, Alfacar, Alhama de Granada, Alhendín, Churriana de la Vega, Jayena and Víznar.
HUELVA: Nerva, La Zarza-Perrunal and Beas.
JAÉN: Cazorla, Belmez de la Moraleda, Aldeaquemada and Alcalá la Real.
MALAGA: Villanueva de la Concepción, Vélez-Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, Estepona, Ronda and Montejaque.
SEVILLE: Chucena, Mairena del Aljarafe, Palomares del Río, Villanueva del Ariscal, Osuna, Guillena, Tocina, Villaverde del Río and Lebrija. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202107/23/these-towns-andalucia-facing-20210723132953.html

EUROPE

Germany declares all of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, a high-risk area: {Translation, summary}
-The German government has declared all of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, a high-risk area due to the advance of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
-The change in the travel recommendations for Spain will come into effect from Tuesday at 00.00 hours. With this new classification, travellers from Spain will have to observe a 10-day quarantine immediately upon arrival in Germany.
-However, travellers who have been fully vaccinated or who can prove that they have recovered from the disease will be exempt.
-However, the quarantine can be terminated after five days, provided that the person can present a negative coronavirus test. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-alemania-declara-zona-alto-riesgo-toda-espana-incluida-baleares-202107231615_noticia.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

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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