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Boat Rides & Guided Tours part of Almuñécar program celebrating World Tourism Day 2022:
– Boat rides, this activity will take place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th, whenever conditions permit the state of the sea. In particular, the boat rides will be on schedule from 10:30 to 12:30 hours, leaving from the Port of Marina del Este.
– The guided tours to the main monuments and the old town are to be held this Tuesday the 27th, in the morning and afternoon.
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The Iznalloz (Granada) Hunting Fair XIX, Sept 30 – Oct 1:
– The fair will take place in the Municipal Sports Pavilion of Iznalloz. The venue will be open on Friday 30 September from 13:30 until 20:00. Meanwhile, on Saturday and Sunday it will start its activities at 10:30 am until 9:00 pm. Admission is free.
– During the three days of the fair, those who attend will be able to visit some thirty stands where the different exhibitors related to the world of hunting will display their products and services. In addition, an extensive programme of parallel activities has been organised, combining active competitions, exhibitions, hunting dogs, informative activities, official competitions, gastronomic tastings and other leisure activities.
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Contemporary ceiling or wall light with 2 LED lights, aluminium with rose gold finish. 22W (warm white). A++. W31.5 x H12.5cm. Full working order and excellent condition. Retails in Leroy Merlin at €107. Bargain at €20
– IKEA Gigantisk Touch Top Kitchen Bin. W40cm x D40cm x H61cm. 60 litre capacity. Smart looking and generously sized. Very good condition. €15
Message Paul in Puente Don Manuel on 643186770
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For Sale, 2 items:
-Sofa. Well maintained solid bamboo sofa (indoor) with cushions €40
W: 135, D: 95, H: 92
– Spanish wall tapestry W: 90, H: 115 €15
Lisbet, Torrox Campo
Contact: lisbetlindberg28@gmail.com
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For Sale: 2x Folding beds high quality. 1,85m x 0,85m x 0,35m.
Solid, for heavy weight. Price new 750€ Now 200€ for both, ono
Can bring it. Will sell separately.
Call Svend 606423869 Torrox Costa
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SPAIN
The Banks Lied! – Hollow Promises To Add Cash Machines To Promote Access For Seniors and Rural Customers, Have Shut Almost 4000 Since 2020:
– The banking restructuring process in Spain – with a constant trickle of branch closures and a greater use of cards to the detriment of cash – has led to a precipitous drop in the number of available ATMs that has accelerated with the pandemic.
– According to the latest statistics from the Bank of Spain, national entities had 46,530 dispensers distributed throughout the national geography at the end of the second quarter, 3,971 less than at the end of 2019, just before the outbreak of the health crisis.
– The figure is also the lowest since the previous minimum set in 2000, when the number of ATMs barely exceeded 44,800. And it also represents a sharp decline of almost 25% from the maximum peak reached in 2008, when citizens could access 61,714 ATMs. In other words, since the previous financial crisis, a total of 15,184 cash dispensers have disappeared. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-bank-closes-almost-4000-atms-since-the-outbreak-of-the-pandemic/
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Looking For The Best Electricity Rates:
– Finding a cheaper tariff is one of the best ways to counteract skyrocketing electricity bills, but a leading consumer watchdog has warned Spain’s electricity providers are not always open to telling customers about the best deal they can get. Here are some options.
– Repsol Tarifa Largo Plazo
According to the OCU, the Repsol Tarifa ‘Largo Plazo’ can only be found via this link (https://www.repsol.es/particulares/hogar/luz-y-gas/tarifas/tarifa-precio-fijo-largo-plazo/), because the offer is actually hidden on the Repsol website. And for good reason, too. The Repsol tariff is among the best offers the market in terms of price per kWh consumed, although the power for off-peak time is a little more than some of the other offers on the list.
The tariff is non-permanent, with a fixed price rate for 3 years.
kWh Prices
Price per kWh consumed: €0.17/kWh.
Peak hours: €29.90 per kW.
Off-peak hours: €29.90 per kW.
– Iberdrola Online Plan
The Iberdrola Online Plan, which you can find here (https://www.iberdrola.es/en/electricity/mac/online-plan), is only available until September 30th, so be sure to take advantage of it as soon as possible.
Using Iberdrola’s online tool, you can select a kW rate and it will give you price estimates for the different values. If you’re environmentally minded, Iberdrola’s Online Plan claims to use 100 percent green electricity, so you can enjoy renewable energy and reduce your CO2 emissions.
There’s also 14 hours of savings during the night up until mid-morning.
This plan is only for customers who take out the contract online, as the name suggests, and features entirely electronic billing.
kWh Prices
Price per kWh consumed: €0.159353 + metered gas cost (in August €0.161529 /kWh).
Price per kW contracted during peak hours (fixed term): €30.66747.
Price per kW contracted during off-peak hours (fixed term): €4.104338.
Note the prices will be revised in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on January 1st.
– Octopus Energy (https://octopus.energy/)
Octopus Energy tariffs are not permanent and is all done online, which allows you the flexibility to move around again in the future if you come across a better offer. Octopus offer two fixed prices:
Octopus 3: price per kWh consumed during peak hours is 0.254 €/kWh; at flat time 0.209 €/kWh; and at off-peak hours 0.185 €/kWh.
Octopus Relax: price per kWh consumed of 0.212 €/kWh.
kWh Prices (both Octopus tariffs)
Peak hours (fixed term): €32.85.
Off-peak hours (fixed term): €6.57.
– Iberdrola Special Plan
The Iberdrola Special Plan offers a 15 percent discount during the first year, and its kWh prices for both on and off-peak are competitive with other cheaper tariffs.
kWh Prices
Price per kWh consumed: €0.178662 (minus the 15 percent extra discount) but plus a gas metering cost (which in August was €0.161529/kWh.)
Peak hours (fixed term): €30.52381
Off-peak hours (fixed term): €3.512901
– Endesa ‘One Luz’ Tariff (https://endesaluz.es/)
Endesa is currently offering the ‘One Luz’ tariff, which offers a 10 percent discount on consumption and an additional 10 percent reduction throughout the first year.
kWh Prices
Price per kWh consumed: €0.189 (plus the 10 percent +10 percent discount) + the metered gas cost (which in August was €0.161529/KWh).
Peak hours (fixed term): €33.86.
Off-peak hours (fixed term): €7.9973
– Total Energies (https://www.totalenergies.es/es/hogares/tarifas-luz)
Another interesting option is Total Energies, who offer entirely personalised pricing plans. Basically, Total Energies want to attract your business by outdoing your current rate. In order to receive a quote and see how it stacks up against your current provider, you simply upload a copy of your current bill to the website and Total Energies make an offer, often bettering your current rate.
If they make an offer, Total Energies promise a discount lasting for 4 years, although the price on which the discount is fixed is only valid for 12 months. Full article (paywall): https://www.thelocal.es/20220923/the-cheapest-rates-spains-electricity-companies-dont-want-you-to-know-about/
MALAGA
Earthquake felt along the Costa del Sol in the early hours of this Monday morning: The 112 Andalucía emergency service control centre said it was felt most intensely in Malaga city, Mijas and Fuengirola. A 4.1 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Malaga was detected early this morning, the 112 emergency service control centre in Andalucía has reported. It was registered at a depth of 69 kilometres at 3.48am. The quake was felt at intensity III in Fuengirola, Mijas and Malaga city and intensity II in Rincón de la Victoria and Casabermeja. However, it appears that there were no injuries or damage to property as a result. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/earthquake-costa-del-sol-20220926115743-nt.html
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What was the strange line of lights in the night sky visible from Malaga and elsewhere in Andalucía?:
– Once again, multimillionaire Elon Musk was responsible, as this was part of his artificial satellite programme. The lights were 52 Starlink satellites launched from his Space X company from Florida on Saturday.
– Satellites such as these have been orbiting the Earth for several years and the aim is to bring Internet to the entire planet, including the most isolated areas.
– Astrophysicist José María Madiedo said the lights were visible between 9.10 and 9.15pm on Sunday, and the satellites had not actually been above Andalucía but could be seen from a vast distance. “Over time they will separate from each other and the line will not be as clear to see,” he said. “SpaceX wants to put 40,000 satellites in space altogether so it is probable that we will see lines of lights such as these quite regularly”. Photo: Carmen Nogués. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mystery-lights-malaga-20220926100411-nt.html
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Plenoil- Low cost fuel station chain expands on Costa: Low-cost company Plenoil has opened a new fuel station forecourt in Mijas, its seventh in the province of Malaga. The new service station is located on the La Torre industrial estate and is open from 7am to 9.45pm in the week and 10am – 3pm and 5pm – 8pm at weekends, creating three new jobs. The company now has 33 locations in Andalucía and anticipates opening another four in “the coming months”. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/lowcost-fuel-station-20220923102017-ntvo.html
UK
Crashing pound falls to US dollar all-time low, squeezing beer and mortgages:
– The UK government’s economic plans have seen the pound sink to an all-time low against the US dollar, with market confidence taking a hammering in the wake of the chancellor’s unveiling of the biggest tax cuts in over 50 years and a hint that more cuts could be on the way.
– Sterling has hit its lowest level against the dollar since decimalisation in 1971, falling by more than 4 per cent to just 1.03 dollars in early Asia trading before it regained some ground to about 1.07 dollars earlier today (Monday, 26 September).
– The euro also hit a fresh 20-year low against the dollar amid recession and energy-security fears ahead of what is expected to be a painful winter across Europe, with the war in Ukraine showing no sign of ending.
– Experts warned that the pound’s plunge towards parity with the dollar will send the cost of goods soaring even higher, potentially worsening the cost-of-living crisis. The pound’s fall also means it will be more expensive for the government to borrow money – just when it has decided to borrow billions more. Full article: https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/09/crashing-pound-falls-to-all-time-low-against-us-dollar-mortgage-payments-and-beer-prices-could-rise/
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UK- TikTok may face big fine over children’s data protection: Chinese company TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine in the U.K. over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children’s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/technology-744ed5164bbc33c94fa0db67d4baba69
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A first look of the ledger stone for Queen Elizabeth II has been released ahead of it being open to the public: The marble slab bears brass lettering for the names of the Queen, Prince Philip and the Queen’s parents, George VI and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Full article: https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/first-look-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-ledger-stone-with-inscription-for-prince-philip-and-her-parents-theyre-finally-reunited/
RECALLS
Consumer Affairs recalls several batches of sausages for possible presence of listeria: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has warned of the presence of ‘Listeria monocytogenes’ in several batches of AIA and Pavo brand sausages.
– As a precaution, the AESA has recommended to the people who have in their homes the products concerned to refrain from eating them, and return them to the point of sale. In the case of having consumed these products of the lots affected and present any symptoms compatible with a listeriosis (fever, headache, vomiting, or diarrhea), Consumption advisable to go to a health center.
– Specifically, the products affected are ‘Sausage AVI.GR.250’, named ‘Wudy Classic’ and of the brand AIA of lots 1825669, 1830837, 1832413, 1839009, 1852306, 1857209, 1860977, 1877305, 1883439, 1888982, 1902500, 1911205, 1929751, 1940795 and 1947076. Its best-before date is 28/11/2022 and earlier.
– For ‘Wudy queso’, the lots included in the alert are 1803199, 1808935, 1820077, 1825216, 1839569, 1846833, 1852306, 1860349, 1877867, 1886642, 1896612, 1896612, 1906129, 1921601, 1929185 and 1945465, with a best-before date of 26/11/2022 and earlier.
– For ‘Wudy Party’, the lots are 1900260, 1902500, 1933896 and 1945455, with a best before date of 17/10/2022 and earlier. The affected batches of ‘Wudy Happy Hour’ are 1808935, 1832413, 1863556, 1883993, 1906687 and 1940129, with a best before date of 24/11/2022 and earlier.
– In the ‘Wudy Maxipack Clásico’ the lots are 1798614, 1803199, 1820665, 1860349, 1869109, 1877305, 1877867, 1900782, 1933896 and 1952362, with a best-before date of 30/11/2022 and earlier.
– Finally, ‘Hot Dogs’ of the brand Pavo with batch numbers 1825217, 1863583, 1863583, 1869104, 1873731, 1883996, 1921549 and 1929755 are also affected. 1921549 y 1929755. The best-before date is 09/11/2022 and earlier. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/nutricion/noticia-consumo-retira-varios-lotes-salchichas-posible-presencia-listeria-20220926123603.html
SPORTS
Football News- El ‘clásico’: Real Madrid vs Barcelona, will be held next Sunday, October 16, with start set to 16:15 CET (14:15 GMT), as confirmed by the club in madrid. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1082992/el-clasico-real-madrid-barcelona-el-domingo-16-octubre-a-las-1615-horas/
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La Liga demands ‘positive’ broadcasting of football matches:
– La Liga has a requirement in their broadcasting rules that the winning bidders of the television rights to Spain’s topflight in the 2022-23 season must cover the league “positively”.
– Journalists associations in Spain have complained about the restrictions, which state that the league can ask for any individual who does not comply to be removed from their post.
– Teresa Ribeiro, the OSCE Representative on Media Freedom showed concern over the restrictions stated. “The new conditions unreasonably limit media freedom and the public’s right to information,” said Ribeiro. “This is unfortunately becoming a growing practice in the world of football.”
– A La Liga source told AFP that the restrictions were designed to “avoid tabloid topics and player family issues” during broadcasts of the games and in post-match interviews. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220923/la-liga-demands-positive-broadcasting-of-football-matches/
TECH
More Proof Cloud Storage Is Not Safe & Secure – Warning of damage to old photos stored in Google Photos: {Translation}
– Some users’ old photos on the Google Photos service have turned out to be damaged, showing what resembles physical watermarks, a flaw identified on all versions of the service, the website as well as Android, Apple, and Windows apps.
– Google Photos users have found in recent days that their older photos, those that have been stored on the service for at least five years, are showing marks, discolorations and distorted areas, and white spots in some cases.
– These marks, which many have identified as similar to those that water would physically leave behind, have appeared on all versions of the service, both on Android and iOS as well as on the web, as 9to5Google points out. The complaints appear on Google’s Help forum but also on portals such as Reddit, but so far the company has not said anything about it. This is just one more reason why saving your data to an external hard drive is far more reliable than a cloud service. But you should do both, as external hard drives do get lost or destroyed occasionally. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/portaltic/internet/noticia-alertan-danos-fotografias-antiguas-guardadas-google-fotos-20220926134437.html
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Fitbit Teams With Google To Add Your Real-time Health Data to Google’s Ever Growing Profile of You – To Make Account Login Mandatory for New Fitbit Users in 2023:
– Wearable technology company Fitbit has announced a new clause that requires users to switch to a Google account “sometime” in 2023. “In 2023, we plan to launch Google accounts on Fitbit, which will enable use of Fitbit with a Google account,” the Google-owned fitness devices maker said.
– The switch will not go live for all users in 2023. Rather, support for Fitbit accounts is expected to continue until at least the beginning of 2025, after which a Google account will be mandatory for using the devices.
– The deeper integration also means that a Google account will be compulsory to sign up for Fitbit and activate new features, including those that incorporate Google products and services such as Google Assistant.
– The development comes more than three years after Google announced similar changes in May 2019 after its acquisition of smart home company Nest, another scam to collect data related to activities and visitors to your home.
– Editor’s Note: Google’s abuses of private data are well documented. So be very skeptical when they say “Google stressed that users’ Fitbit personal information will not be used to serve ads.” If history is any indication, that is precisely what the data will be used for! Google will also share the Fitbit data with their business partners; it will be very popular with insurance companies and health providers who will consult this data before providing you products or services. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/google-to-make-account-login-mandatory.html
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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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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
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Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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