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Feast of the Candelaria- Torrox: Wednesday Sept 7th. Free.
– In the Centro de Interpretación El Faro (lighthouse) from the 20:30 hours with the typical gastronomy and singing party.
– As stated by the Councillor for Culture, María de los Ángeles Ruiz, “in Torrox, it is still customary to gather in the cortijos around the 7th of September, but more and more people are stopping doing the things that were typical”.
– Food has always played an important role in this fiesta. “People used to exchange chickpeas and hazelnuts for sultanas”, explained Ruiz. On this occasion, it will be possible to taste ajoblanco, porridge dishes, omelettes with sugar cane honey, brandy and roasted barley.
– In addition, the local lyrics that were sung on the front doors of the farmhouses will be taught along with the playing of the zambombas.

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Frigiliana Art Route:
6th Frigiliana Art Route. From October 7th to 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy the Frigiliana art route 2022! Once again we combine art with the beauty of our village in a tour that will feature 23 locations and 48 artists with different styles and techniques. You will be able to know their works and chat directly with them. You can also participate in different workshops.
Info at: rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com ; tlf: 645818089
@rutadelartefrigiliana
AmArte Studio Gallery
C/Hernando el Darra 6, Frigiliana
Organized by Maribel Martín and Brendon Taylor in collaboration with the Frigiliana Town Hall.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Set of mens Ping Zing golf clubs 3-9 plus Pw and Sw.With Nike Sumo Square Driver,3&5 Woods and Sabre Tooth putter.All with bag,pull trolley,balls and tees. Suit beginner or visitor spare set. €75
– Set of ladies Spalding Magna golf clubs 3-9 plus Pw &Sw wit Big Bertha 460 Driver,Big Bertha Titanium 7wood and Ping G2i Craze putter. All with bag, Hill Billy motorised trolley (no battery), balls and tees. Suit beginner or spare visitor set. €85
Please contact Brian, Nerja on 654578370 or
email brianpage60 @ hotmail . com (no spaces).
Can be seen at Urbanisation Algarobo Nerja.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– English Oakland wardrobes. One triple and one double, excellent condition. One double €280, one treble €360 (both reduced)
tel Kath 646027621 torrox

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For Sale: Andrew James Electric Meat Grinder. Powerful 1600W and comes with choice of fine, medium or coarse interchangeable cutting blades & sausage maker accessory. Only used once, still boxed and in perfect condition, €25. Contact Sam / Vinuela. email: sam.seabrook70@gmail.com ; Photo: andrewjamesuk.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Grey glass and black metal coffee table (100 x 60 x 43) suitable for indoor or outdoor use, 20€.
– Wooden TV bench/media unit (135 x 50 x 45), 15€.
Buyer collects. Bryan, Canillas de Albaida, sunnynerja@gmail.com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Weather proof Exterior Storage Chest. Strong, Resin construction.
61x153x53 cm y capacity de 500L As new. 40€
– Lampshade. New. Never unwrapped.45cm Dia x 30. 10€
Ken, Nerja. Phone or Whatsapp 654728380
Email: kenseal at gmail dot com
Pickup in Nerja, Carrefour (old Bridge) or Torrox Campo

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Baby Bouncer Chair €30
– Child´s Car Seat for groups 1,2 and 3 (9 to 38 kg) €60
– White wooden adjustable high chair €40
All items have been used only once on a holiday prior to Covid and not since so are in excellent condition. Can be seen in Torrox Costa
Angela, Torrox Costa. Email: angiejrogersATgmailDOTcom

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Odd Job needed for a couple of small jobs: I am looking for someone who can do a couple of small electrical type jobs for me. Is there anyone knowledgeable who would be able to help fairly quickly please? Susana, in El Morche, which is where the job is too.
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Travel in France: Any recommendations for dog friendly 1 night stay in b&b or hotel in the Nantes, France, area. Wes, Torrox. Thanks.
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News & Articles

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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

SPAIN

Why mortgage payments in Spain could increase by up to €120 a month yet property purchases continue to rise:
– The Euribor rate at the end of August was 1.25 percent – its highest value in a decade and a rate not seen since 2012 after long periods of negative values – which could in turn increase monthly mortgage payments by thousands of Euros depending on your rate, length, and type of mortgage.
– Yet, despite the interest rates pushing up the Euribor and by extension mortgage repayments, and the inflation-triggered economic malaise affecting most of Europe, property purchases in Spain continue to rise. The mortgage industry had its best June performance in 12 years, giving out 42,767 loans – 12 percent more than June of 2021, according to the figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20220905/why-mortgage-payments-in-spain-could-increase-by-up-to-e120-a-month/

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TORROX

The farmers of Torrox begin to irrigate with reclaimed water from two treatment plants, La Viñuela reservoir expected to totally run out of water for irrigation next month: {Translation}
– The persistent drought that is plaguing the Axarquia region is worsening as September progresses with no prospect of the longed-for rains. Faced with this panorama, the Junta de Andalucía has just a few weeks to communicate the news that nobody wants to read or hear, but which the eastern region is awaiting with resignation. From next October, barring a miracle, there will be no water from the La Viñuela reservoir for irrigation. The little that remains in the reservoir will be reserved for supplying the approximately 180,000 inhabitants of 14 of the 31 municipalities.
– Faced with this apocalyptic and desolate panorama, the irrigation communities are still trying to juggle to keep their farms going. Those who have reclaimed water at their disposal feel fortunate, as a few years ago there were more than a few farmers who were reluctant to use it. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/los-agricultores-de-torrox-empiezan-a-regar-con-agua-regenerada-de-las-dos-depuradoras/

NERJA

The ITV for mopeds returns to Nerja September 14: {Translation}
The mobile MOT unit for mopeds will return to Nerja next Wednesday 14th September, at the market square, at the end of Calle Cisne, from 7.30am to 11.30am. The Councillor for Safety and Transport, Francisco Arce, has informed that “all those interested in having their mopeds inspected should make an appointment, which can be requested via the website http://www.itvcita.com or by telephone on 959 999 999” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-itv-para-ciclomotores-vuelve-a-nerja-el-proximo-14-de-septiembre/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Tickets for the Rincón tourist train will have a 50% discount during the days of the Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano: {Translation}
– The price of the sightseeing tour from 6 to 11 September will cost 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for children (from 4 to 12 years old), departing from the City Hall, including the usual tour with audio guide in Spanish and English. Tickets can be purchased on the train itself or through the City Sightseeing website. Departures will be from the City Hall bus stop at the following times: 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45 and 15:45, 16:45, 17:45 and 18:45.
– The tour includes an audio guide in Spanish and English about the history and curiosities of Rincón de la Victoria. The “Iconic option”, which includes the possibility of hopping on and off at the stop of your choice throughout the day, will not be available.
– For more information , interested individuals can contact them via phone on 902 10 10 81 or www.turismoenrincon.es . At each stop you will be able to get all the information through a QR code .
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/los-tickets-del-tren-turistico-de-rincon-tendran-un-descuento-del-50-durante-los-dias-de-celebracion-de-la-fiesta-del-boqueron-victoriano/

GRANADA

Rio Durcal Water System- The ministry of Water adds 200km of channels, improved the 663 previous: {Translation, summary}
– The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development continues to make progress in the cleaning of riverbeds and ravines in order to prevent the consequences of the autumn and winter rains. During her visit to the actions being carried out in the province of Granada, specifically in the Dúrcal river, the Minister Carmen Crespo announced that “the Andalusian Government, as part of its water policy, is going to add 200 kilometres more channels in 2023 to the 663 kilometres already improved, which will take us to a total of 863 kilometres”. In that line of sustainability, the counselor has gone a step further and has pointed out that in the andalusian Government, “we know the restoration of the channels not only help to protect populations as in the case of roads and heavy rains, but that will turn the rivers into spaces of natural living that contribute to the rural world”. Photo Credit: flickr.com/photos/ari_diaz/28237272994/
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/consejeria-agua-suma-200-kilometros-cauces-mejorados-663-previos/

SEVILLE

Health detects mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in a locality in Seville: {Translation, summary} 05/09/2022 17:57
– Doñana Biological Station have informed the Town Council of La Puebla del Río (Seville) of the appearance of some mosquitoes positive for the Nile virus in its municipal district after a series of studies carried out in areas of the marshes.
– In this sense, the City Council stresses that it continues with its fumigation work and the shock plan applied “with the aim of preventing the expansion of populations of this type of mosquitoes in order to preserve the health of citizens”.
– However, at the same time, the Council recommends a series of preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites, such as using mosquito nets on windows and doors; trying not to stay outdoors between dusk and dawn; trying to leave the lights off, avoiding strong perfumes and wearing clothes that cover the skin as much as possible. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1072022/salud-detecta-mosquitos-positivos-en-virus-del-nilo-en-una-localidad-sevillana/

UK

Liz Truss to Become Next U.K. Prime Minister, Succeeding Boris Johnson: {Updated Sept. 5, 2022 10:47 am ET}
– U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss won the race to lead the ruling Conservative Party and become Britain’s next prime minister, taking the helm of a nation heading into an economic storm.
– Ms. Truss, 47, will formally replace Boris Johnson as prime minister on Tuesday. In the leadership race, she touted herself as a low-tax libertarian who will shrink the British state and revitalize a moribund economy, much like the U.K.’s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, did in the 1980. “I campaigned as a Conservative and I will govern as a Conservative,” she said after the victory.
– Ms. Truss defeated her rival, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, by 57% to 43%. Some 172,000 Conservative Party members were eligible to vote in the contest, which was triggered by Mr. Johnson’s resignation as party leader in July amid a revolt by cabinet members and top officials following a series of scandals. Photo: susannah ireland/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images. Full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-truss-uk-prime-minister-11662367474

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UK pubs face closure crisis unless price of pint soars to £20, CAMRA chief warns:
– The cost of a pint will need to increase to around ‘£15 to £20’ if pubs are to survive the cost of living crisis without help from the government. That’s according to Tom Stainer, the Chief Executive of real ale campaign group CAMRA, who told the Daily Star that pub landlords are facing a five to six-time increase in their running costs that threatens to put a huge number of venues out of business.
– Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Tom said the costs for pubs were skyrocketing: “We’re seeing pubs where their energy costs are going up by not just a little bit – we’re talking 500% to 600%.” “What you can say with surety is you can’t possibly pass on these energy increases and you can’t increase the pint by 500%,” he said. Full article: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/uk-pubs-face-closure-crisis-27876825

EUROPE

EU races to help industry as Russian gas halt rattles markets:
– Europe’s gas prices surged, its share prices slid and the euro sank to a 20-year low on Monday after Russia stopped pumping gas via a major supply route, sending another economic shock wave through the European Union as it struggles to recover from the pandemic.
– EU governments are pushing through packages worth billions of dollars to prevent utilities being crushed by a liquidity crunch and to protect households from soaring energy bills, after Russia’s state-controlled Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said it would stop pumping gas via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline due to a fault.
– A host of European power distributors have already collapsed and some major generators could be at risk, hit by caps that limit the prices rises they can pass to consumers or caught out by hedging bets, with gas prices now 400% more than a year ago. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eu-races-help-industry-russian-gas-halt-rattles-markets-2022-09-05/

ENERGY CRISIS

OPEC+ stresses the market with the announcement of a production cut of 100,000 barrels of oil per day in October:
– The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, which together form the group known as OPEC+, have decided that their joint production will be reduced by 100,000 barrels of oil per day during the month of October, as reported Monday to the conclusion of a multilateral summit between the members of the coalition.
– This decision means reversing the movement agreed in August, when the group decided to increase production by 100,000 barrels per day during September. The cartel has stressed that the increase agreed a month ago “was only aimed at the month of September.”
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/opec-stresses-the-market-with-the-announcement-of-a-production-cut-of-100000-barrels-of-oil-in-october/

HEALTH

A mobile phone app can detect COVID in people’s voices with “potentially high precision” using artificial intelligence (AI), according to researchers: An AI model was said to be 89% accurate and is cheap to use, which means it could be adopted in low-income countries where PCR tests are more expensive. Results can be provided in less than a minute and may be a “significant improvement” on the accuracy of lateral flow tests, scientists said.
Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/amp/covid-app-that-detects-virus-in-your-voice-more-accurate-than-lateral-flow-tests-12690450

TECH

Another Huge Cloud Hack?- Alibaba Cloud Data Breach Exposes Over 2 Billion TikTok Users’ Information Say Researchers, TikTok Denies:
– Popular short-form social video service TikTok denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed to have gained access to an insecure cloud server.
– The denial follows alleged reports of a hack that surfaced on the Breach Forums message board on September 3, with the threat actor noting that the server holds 2.05 billion records in a humongous 790GB database. “Who would have thought that TikTok would decide to store all their internal backend source code on one Alibaba Cloud instance using a trashy password?,” the hacking group known as BlueHornet (aka AgainstTheWest) tweeted over the weekend.
– Bob Diachenko, threat intelligence researcher at Security Discovery, said the breach is “real” and that the data is likely to have originated from “Hangzhou Julun Network Technology Co., Ltd rather than TikTok.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/tiktok-denies-data-breach-reportedly.html

SPACE

SUNDAY- Spectacular fireball, as bright as the full moon, seen over Andalucía early on Sunday: Early risers in southern Spain may have been surprised to see what looked like another full moon in the sky at 05:34 on Sunday morning. It was in fact a fireball over the Gulf of Cadiz, so bright that it was visible from over 700 kilometres away. Photo: SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/spectacular-fireball-bright-20220905101649-nt.html

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MONDAY- Strange lights surprise early this morning crossing Malaga’s skies: {Translation}
– Strange lights have surprised the early hours of Monday 5 September crossing the skies of Malaga. Witnesses from different parts of the province, from Malaga capital to sailors and fishermen from La Caleta de Vélez-Málaga, posted videos on social networks of an unusual sighting. Two intense spotlights crossed the sky at a moderate speed that allowed them to observe them for minutes.
– “We have never seen anything like it”, the sailors commented when they saw the strange phenomenon over the coast of Axarquia. The response came shortly afterwards. The Space Frontier Twitter account had reported that a SpaceX rocket would be launched tonight. “Mission 40 of the year for a Falcon 9 tonight with the launch of Starlinks group 4-20 and one more companion,” explained @FronteraSpacial.
– Liftoff was at 4:09 Spanish time and, according to what they said, the rockets’ launches and re-entries produce this effect and are seen in this particular way in the night sky.
– These phenomena are repeated with some frequency. On 22 June last, the re-entry into the atmosphere of the wreckage of the Chinese CZ-2F space rocket left mysterious trails that were visible from several points in Spain and Portugal, including Malaga. Photo: malagahoy. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/luces-extranas-sorprenden-cruzando-cielo-Malaga-cohete_0_1717628540.html

FINANCIAL

British Pound Falls to Lowest Level Since 1985 as U.K. Economic Pain Mounts: {Updated Sept. 5, 2022 8:38 am ET}
– The British pound slid to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1985, a reflection of the U.K.’s dire economic situation. Investors are braced for sterling to weaken even further to a nadir not seen in more than two centuries of trading across the Atlantic.
– The pound fell as low as $1.1443, the lowest level since 1985, according to FactSet, before recovering to trade up 0.1% midday London time Monday. Sterling’s descent is in part a side effect of the relentless U.S. dollar rally, which has driven both the euro and Japanese yen to multidecade lows in recent days. Full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/british-pound-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1985-as-u-k-economic-pain-mounts-11662327439

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Spain’s economy moves towards recession on slight growth in services in August, according to PMI: {Translation. MADRID, 5 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS)}
– Business activity in Spain’s services sector expanded in August, although the pace of growth was weak, according to S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which stood at 50.6 in the eighth month of the year, down from 53.8 in the previous month.
– “Spain’s economy headed towards stagnation in August, as the services sector followed the trend of the manufacturing sector by registering only marginal growth,” warned Paul Smith, economic director of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
– He warned that businesses fear instability and inflation will affect customers, adding to concerns that the economy is heading for a “winter of challenges and a possible recession”.
– Companies noted that sales both at home and abroad were lower. New export orders fell for the second month in a row and at a steeper pace than that recorded for new orders overall.
– Prices, meanwhile, continued to show signs of “high inflation”. However, the S&P survey concludes that prices paid for inputs such as final prices charged “increased at slower rates”.
– “Fuel, energy and wages remained the main sources of higher prices, which generally increased in August for the 27th consecutive month. However, the rate of inflation maintained its recent downward trend, falling to its lowest level since October,” the firm’s report concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-economia-espanola-avanza-recesion-leve-crecimiento-servicios-agosto-pmi-20220905103022.html

OTHER

Drinking Reclaimed Waste Water In Spain & UK?: {Translation, summary}
– Spain does not contemplate the consumption of reclaimed waste water despite the drought. Spain has the technical resources necessary to produce quality drinking water for human consumption from reclaimed wastewater, a possibility that is not currently contemplated by national legislation and which experts describe as “apocalyptic”, despite the worrying drought. With 26% less rainfall than usual and the reservoirs at just over 35% of their capacity, experts consulted by EFE say that in our country “no apocalyptic situation is in sight” that would make it advisable to make wastewater drinkable and that this would be almost “the last resort” to combat the lack of supply in case of need.
– This is not the case in the UK, which is experiencing one of the driest and harshest summers in its history, to the extent that the authorities have advised the public to be “less apprehensive” about drinking wastewater if necessary in the future to cope with droughts. (Ref: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62708413 – “Be less squeamish about drinking sewage water, says expert” 28Aug22)
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1071839/espana-no-contempla-el-consumo-de-agua-potable-residual-a-pesar-de-la-sequia/

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China locks down 65 million, discourages holiday travel: Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people, according to a tally published late Sunday by the Chinese business magazine Caixin.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020. Most of the 21 million people in the southwestern city of Chengdu are confined to their apartments or residential complexes. Full article: https://news.yahoo.com/china-locks-down-65-million-095328796.html

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
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Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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Ambulance: 061
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Torrox: 952 539 828
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DigameXtra No. 2351 Monday, Sept. 5th, 2022

On September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 By Naythan

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October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 28th – Trip to the historic town of Montefrio in Granada province. €28.50 includes guide and a ride on the tourist train.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 18th – Wolf Park in Antequera with guided tour and lunch at the El Chorro lakes. Price €23pp does not include lunch
– 25th – Black Friday in the Nevada Centre, Granada
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30.
– 13th – Mrs Miggins home bake sale, orders taken now for Christmas cakes and puds, mincepies, sausage rolls, meat pies and curries.
– 23-27th – Christmas in Hotel Las Palmeras, Fuengirola. The price is €240pp based on 2 sharing a double room and single occupancy is €320. The price includes Full Board hotel accommodation, coach fare and tips.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

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Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche:
– Why not come and browse the Book Nook collection, at the Bio Beach Restaurant? You may find just the type of book for your late summer reading! In addition to the Book Nook, the Bio Beach Club Restaurant offers R&R opportunities with magazines and friendly staff in incredibly comfy and spacious surroundings facing the Mediterranean Sea. And let’s not forget their special musical events on weekends, refreshing beverages, and the organic, delicious, and attractive dishes!
– And did you know that the Bio Beach lectures will be back on Sept. 14th at 11am. Mark your calendars! Louis C., a U3A member, who is a Chef, will bring you a fascinating lecture entitled: “Let’s Talk Rice” which will include its history, various types of rice, traditional ways of preparing this staple food for various cultures, etc… These U3A programmes are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/); these social, educational and stimulating mornings are presented in an effort to attract more members. Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade (right behind the church). We look forward to seeing you there! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

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Trapiche Market: We open this Tuesday and every Tuesday from 09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
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! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, 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 and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view and follow our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at: TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164

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Mijas Pueblo is gearing up for its annual summer fair:
– It will take place from Tuesday 6 until Sunday 11 September.
– The Jardines de Muro will host a series of concerts at 5.30pm each afternoon, which will bring the day time activities to a close.
– The fun begins on Tuesday, ‘children’s day’, when the price of the majority of the fairground attractions is reduced to two euros. The colourful parade of giants and big heads will leave the town hall building at 6.30pm, while the official inauguration of the feria and the illumination of the lights will commence at 10pm.
– The highlight of the festivities takes place on Thursday, when the town shuts down to mark the patron’s feast day.
– The night fair, which is located on Avenida de Mexico, includes all the excitement of the fairground attractions, along with the casetas, which offer entertainment from around 10pm until 5am. The municipal caseta will host free concerts each night at 11.30pm. Reference: https://www.surinenglish.com/what-to-do/summer-feria-fever-20220902122705-ntvo.html

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Art Exhibition in the Tourist Office on Torrox Costa: Paintings by local artist Jill Carrott.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
Meet the artist on Saturday 10th, Day of the Tourist, between 10 and 12. Or other days by prior arrangement. Whatsapp 666250365
Email: jillcarrott@msn.com ; Jill / Torrox

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Dana and Gianni this week’s concerts:
– September 6th Tuesday starting at 10am at the Trapiche market
– September 10th Saturday at 8.30 pm in Árchez “Trattopizza L’Italia en la mesa”. Booking: 691765797

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‘We Love Nerja Market’: Sat, 10 Sept, 18.30 to 00.30 hours
Plaza de España, Nerja.

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Coraxalia multi-national Choir welcomes new singers:
We begin rehearsals on Thursday 8 September, 17:30 – 20:00 in the Casa Hermandad de la Cofradía de los Estudiantes, Plaza de los Sastres, 1, CP 29700 Vélez-Málaga, near San Juan Church and the Language School. Parking nearby at the San Francisco market (1 euro). For more information please contact 657951755 (English) or 689111352 (Spanish)
Please note that you may join Coraxalia at any point in the Term time. Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

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Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
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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
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My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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Tony Roam Transport & Removals:
Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
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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.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service 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 http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
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Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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Car Clean Malaga: Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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In Malagalingo Spanish School September is full of novelties:
– Only conversation lessons, no grammar
– Playful approach and not struggling group lessons
– Private lessons adapted to your needs
– Intensive courses to increase your level in just one week
All in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
Check prices, timetables and other details in the photos below!
We invite you to your FIRST FREE TRIAL CLASS, without obligation, in all the groups that interest you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
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* 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). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
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Subscribe to Moonette Newsletter on our website to receive a 10% discount code for your first order (apply to new subscribers only).
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.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
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.
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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:
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Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Solid wooden natural top castillan sideboard. Natural & yute color Waxed 146 x 42.50 x 78cms. Price 250€
– Oven. Bastilipo premier fan assisted top and bottom table top oven 54 x 36 x 35cms Price 40€
– Haiiway mirror with drawer 120 x 42cms Price 25€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household Centre dot com

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For Sale: Blue and cream leaf chandelier excellent condition with bulbs €20 (reduced) Tel Kath 646027621 Torrox

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For Sale, as a lot: Three Downton Abbey Books
1. Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey (was £20)
2. The Chronicles of Downton Abbey (was £20)
3. The World of Downton Abbey (was £20)
25 euros for 3 all proceeds to the Red Cross. Great Christmas present. Courtney, Caleta de Velez. Tel 952550268
courtney_laine AT yahoo D0T co D0T uk

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Private Health Insurance Advice Needed: I had a heart attack approximately one and a half years ago. I have one stent fitted but I am exhausted most of the time, whereas before this incident i could work 10 hours a day. Now I can barely work and love working. The public system is struggling as we all know. I am now 70 years old and desperately need private health insurance. If there is anyone out there reading this and knows how I can get private health with this preexisting condition I would be most grateful. I am a Spanish citizen (I believe this should say resident, not citizen. -Ed.) from Ireland, if you can help me at all please contact me on 625210990 or holisticclinic@gmail.com. whatsapp is fine.
Kind regards, David, torrox

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Spain to drop all remaining coronavirus restrictions in schools and colleges from start of new term: The Ministry of Health has approved allowing all schoolchildren to interact normally in classrooms and eliminates social distancing in dining rooms. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/covid-restrictions-schools-20220902162747-nt.html

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Drought forces dairy and beef farmers to slaughter or sell animals:
The combination of lack of rainfall, higher prices for inputs such as electricity and, above all, feed and other raw materials for animal feed is leading many dairy and beef producers throughout Spain to sell or slaughter animals to maintain the profitability of their farms. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/drought-forces-dairy-and-beef-farmers-to-slaughter-or-sell-animals/

MALAGA

Malaga, on notice yellow by high temperatures and terral this Monday:
{Translation}
– Although August is now behind us, the heat refuses to leave the province of Malaga. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated a yellow warning for this Monday in the Costa del Sol and Valle del Guadalhorce area of the province of Malaga for high temperatures and terral. The alert will begin at 13:00 hours and will remain active until 20:59 hours on 5 September.
– For that day, temperatures are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by land-based winds. In the capital it is expected to reach 35 degrees this Monday, as well as in other municipalities such as Estepona, Coín and Cártama.
– The mercury will be milder in coastal areas such as Marbella and Mijas, with a maximum of 31 degrees; and in the interior, where Antequera could also reach 31 degrees, but Ronda will not go above 29 degrees. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-aviso-amarillo-temperaturas-terral_0_1717328759.html

ENERGY CRISIS

Russia announces indefinite suspension of EU gas deliveries- Russia blames the EU for the cessation of shipments of gas through the gas pipeline Nord Stream 1: {Translation}
– The Russian government has asserted that it is the European Union that must repair the Nord Stream 1 pipeline so that natural gas shipments to Germany can resume.
– “If the Europeans take this totally absurd decision and refuse to maintain their systems, or rather the systems belonging to Gazprom, it is not Gazprom’s fault, but the fault of the politicians who decide on sanctions,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.
– Peskov said it was the Europeans who are contractually obliged to maintain the systems of Russia’s state-owned Gazprom, which on Friday announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of gas deliveries due to a fault at a compressor station.
– Germany has disputed this reasoning, as has gas equipment manufacturer Siemens, and considers that such leaks are commonplace and do not require a halt to gas shipments. Thus, Berlin believes that Moscow has breached its contracts by ceasing shipments.
– However, Peskov has assured that Gazprom remains a reliable supplier. “These so-called politicians are causing their own citizens to die of heart attacks when they see the electricity bills. When it gets colder, the situation will be even worse,” he argued.
– As for the war in Ukraine, Peskov assured that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on how to meet Russia’s conditions for the end of the “special military operation”. These conditions remain the same. “Of course. The operation is underway. All objectives will be achieved,” he reiterated.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-rusia-culpa-ue-paralizacion-envios-gas-gasoducto-nord-stream-20220904165013.html

SPORTS

F1 News- Dutch Grand Prix- Max Verstappen wins home race to extend title lead:
– Max Verstappen’s serene march to a second title continued with a comfortable victory in an eventful Dutch Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver had to pass Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes after a late safety-car period to take his 10th win in 15 races this year to extend his lead to 109 points.
– Hamilton was left fuming after Mercedes failed to change his tyres during the caution period. That left him vulnerable and allowed team-mate George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pass him after the restart to take the other podium places. Hamilton, who briefly had slim hopes of a victory with about 20 laps to go, saw them evaporate in a situation remarkably similar to the way in which he lost his eighth world title in Abu Dhabi last year. He managed to hang on to fourth ahead of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso’s Alpine and Lando Norris’ McLaren. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished fifth on the road but was demoted to eighth after a five-second penalty for an unsafe pit stop release. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62788082

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Tennis News- Serena Williams Steps Away From Competition- Hopeful Of Future Tennis Involvement After US Open Defeat:
– It was an emotional evening for the 23-time Grand Slam champion as her on-court career ended after 25 years of playing the sport.
Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the US Open 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 in what was her last match of her career. Serena thanked the fans, her family and everyone involved in her career in what was an emotional evening.
– However in her press conference Williams didn’t rule out the possibility of returning the sport and said that she would love to be involved in Tennis in the future. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2022/09/us-open-2022-serena-williams-hopeful-of-future-tennis-involvement-after-us-open-defeat/
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Should I skip the iPhone 14 and buy the iPad 2022 instead? – How to keep access to Apple services when you no longer use an iPhone or Mac computer:
(In these tight economic times, new Apple products just cost too much for most people. For any new Apple device, there is a non-Apple device with similar specs, available for far less, sometimes half as much! Repair bills for Apple devices are much higher than for any other brand. Apple security may seem good while it is working correctly, and it is, but when it goes wrong, and you are locked out of your device, which is not uncommon, a security nightmare often ensues as you beg Apple Support to unblock you. This article provides a comprimise solution to this dilemma. -Ed.)
– The annual iPhone launch is always the most exciting event in mobile tech, and this year Apple is expected to drop the iPhone 14, alongside the iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
– It won’t be a revolutionary update, and not an entirely new design, more like some small tweaks and a feature boost. That’s why I’m more excited about the iPad 2022, likely about a month behind the new iPhones. Between the iPhone and the iPad, it’s Apple’s next tablet that I’m planning on buying. One of the more significant improvements is that the next base iPad is expected to feature a USB-C port.
– Once it’s launched, I’ll happily buy the basic new Apple iPad. I do like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S tablets very much, but they are crazy expensive and don’t offer me the entrance to Apple’s ecosystem that I’m searching for.
– Why do I need an Apple device? I need a way back into the Apple ecosystem. I have no iPhone, no Macbook, and my kid commandeered my old iPad completely. The iPad isn’t friendly with multiple user accounts, and there’s no way I’m taking away his primary source of entertainment on our frequent and long car rides.
– I used Apple’s gear for many years, so now I need a way to access my stuff. I have years of photos saved up in iCloud. My music library started on iTunes, and I still have tracks there I can’t find on Spotify or elsewhere. I want to be able to play my games with all of my Apple Game Center progress saved. If I want to keep in touch with the life I stored on iCloud even though I no longer use an iPhone or MacBook for a variety of reasons. The iPad is the cheapest and best option for those looking to stay connected with Apple services. Full article: https://www.techradar.com/opinion/why-ill-skip-the-iphone-14-and-buy-the-ipad-2022-instead

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DigameXtra No. 2350 Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2022 – Next Issue Monday, Sept. 5th

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The Royal British Legion- Nerja: The RBL is a charitable organization that helps local charities along with the Personnel Recovery Centre and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to our events, and military service or association is not required.
Chairman Eddie Bowe + 34 711 052 499
Upcoming Events:
In keeping with our usual practice, we will suspend RBL events through the summer months. However, we would like to make you aware of the events that are scheduled for the upcoming months. Please contact Kim Bowe at Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com if you need information on the Royal British Legion.
Sept
– Tuesday 13th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Thursday 22nd. Lunch at Al Andalus.
Oct
– Friday 7th. Lunch at La Herradura
– Tuesday 11th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Sunday 16th. Poppy walk followed by a Social at Chapel bar Nerja.
– Thursday 20th. AGM followed by Trafalgar lunch with up spirits. (free rum)
Nov
– Friday 4th. Lunch at La Herradura
– Friday 11th. Poppy Ball
– Sunday 13th. Remembrance, followed by lunch at Al Andalus
– Tuesday 22nd. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
Dec
– Friday 2nd. Christmas Lunch at La Herradura.
– Tuesday 6th. Quiz night at Lews’s Restaurant Torrox Costa.
– Thursday 15th. Christmas lunch at Al Andalus.
Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
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Vélez-Málaga celebrates the XVI Verbena del Coronado de Espinas y Salud (16th Verbena of the Crowned of Thorns and Health):
– The popular festival will take place on Saturday 3 September, starting at 12.00 noon, in Martín Galán Herrero Street.
– Extensive programme for all audiences, attendees will be able to enjoy a delicious paella free of charge, at 14.00 hours, and a variety of traditional tapas at affordable prices. The day will also be enlivened by musical performances by Ñ-Clan, Luis Boza and the group ‘Flamenkeo’, Zumba and Taekwondo sports exhibitions by the Athens Gymnasium, as well as face painting and dance performances by the Dance group, choirs and Dances of Torre del Mar and the Academy of Ana Belén.

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Bar Los Hermanos- Torrox Costa: Hog Roast & Live Music
Sat, 3 Sept 6:30-9:30pm for food, live music at 10pm
C/ Estepona 27, Torrox Costa.
Booking required, 680 948 362

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Coro de Cómpeta Starts Again in September:
– An opportunity for new members to try our friendly, international choir. You may be an experienced singer, haven’t sung in years or just want to give it a go. We sing a variety of music; from Beethoven to The Beatles, and we are coached as we go along. We do ask for a commitment to attend rehearsals. Singing in a choir gives you a real buzz, so why not come along and see how you get on.
– We start again on Monday 12 Sept. at 3:00pm. Then every Monday 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
– Venue: Ayuntamiento de Cómpeta (what used to be Bar Fernan, same level as El Recreo)
– For more information, or just to let us know you are coming –
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Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa:
We will reopen Friday, 9 Sept. 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. 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. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Matching bedside units Natural wood & yute color
New black handles Measurements 49 x 34 x 60
Price 110€ ( the pair )
– Display cabinet 63 x 33 x 156cms Price 125€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Brand New Nodor 8370 Córner Cooker Hood
Bought the wrong size in error and it can’t be returned. Brand new and still in its box. To fit 90cm corner – horizontal decorative hood
3 extraction levels and Turbo function
Nodor Hood 8370 Gala R, Stainless Steel, Suction 820 M3/h. Offset Right Tube, Width 90 Cm. A Class
260W motor, BT3, Extraction power Max / Min: 820 / 340 m3/h
LED lighting bar, Stainless decorative filters washable in the dishwasher. Optional carbon filter
Height: 985mm Width: 500mm Length: 900mm
Cost 427.54e will accept 350e or best offer.
Any questions and for pictures of the cooker hood contact Judith by what’s app 644 073 586, or email: sunley.judith at iCloud dot com
Judith, Sayalonga campo
For collection, I can send a location pin or meet up in the village.
Pics on request.

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For Sale: Pine cheval mirror, height 148cm. Base 48x38cm
€30 call Joanne 655722962 I’m in Archez.

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For Sale: Microwave Balay 3WMX1918 integrate, brand new still in box, price €110. Ludo, Caleta de Velez
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SPAIN

Spain to slash tax on gas bills from 21 to 5% as energy prices continue to spiral: Spain’s PM, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that he will lower the IVA sales tax on gas bills from the current 21% to 5%, at least from October until the end of the year, in view of the evolution of gas prices in international markets, which set a new record in August.
– Sánchez made the announcement in an interview on Cadena Ser ahead of a winter in which it is feared that gas bills may experience a dangerous rise. Russia’s decision to cut the gas pipelines with Germany or France, among other countries, has hit the international gas market which, in turn, has led to electricity bills rocketing as the raw material is used to produce electricity in power plants. This IVA reduction on gas bills in Spain would join the sales tax cut, from 10 to 5%, on electricity bills since spring. It is the minimum tax allowed by the European Commission. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/gas-bill-tax-slashed-20220901104513-nt.html

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The unemployment rate in Spain stands at 12.6%: the highest in the EU and twice the average for all countries: In July, Spain recorded a total of 2.96 million unemployed, according to figures published this Thursday by Eurostat, which is equivalent to an unemployment rate of 12.6%. What is striking about the figure, in this case, is found in the international comparison with the rest of the powers of the eurozone and the European Union (EU). Specifically, this unemployment rate of 12.6% registered in Spain in July is the highest of both the 27 countries of the EU, and the 19 of the eurozone, which registered rates of 6%, and 6.6% on average , respectively. In addition, only Greece registers similar volumes of unemployment for the whole of the employed population, with an unemployment rate of 11.4%. Of course, in the case of the Greeks there are 500,000 people who make up the lists of unemployed, that is, one sixth of Spain. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-unemployment-rate-in-spain-stands-at-12-6-the-highest-in-the-eu-and-twice-the-average-for-all-countries/

GIBRALTAR

Divers seal tank vents leaking oil from bulk carrier off Gibraltar: Divers sealed two tank vents that leaked fuel from a bulk carrier that was damaged and beached after a collision off the British enclave of Gibraltar on the southern tip of Spain, local authorities said on Thursday. The hull of the bulk carrier OS 35 broke after the collision with an LNG tanker and started leaking fuel oil on Wednesday, but the vessel has not broken into two parts. Photo: REUTERS/Jon Nazca. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/divers-seal-tank-vents-leaking-oil-bulk-carrier-off-gibraltar-2022-09-01/

SPORTS

Tennis News – US Open, Andy Murray advances into third round after victory over American Emilio Nava: Andy Murray advanced into the third round of the US Open after a comeback four-set 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 victory over American Emilio Nava. During a marathon 85-minute first set, Nava was at the top of his game, however, the 20-year-old wasn’t able to maintain his level. As the match progressed, Murray grew in stature and erased any question marks about his physical condition. He covered the court superbly, limited his unforced errors and put unrelenting pressure on Nava. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32833/12686345/us-open-andy-murray-advances-into-third-round-after-victory-over-american-emilio-nava

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Tennis News- Serena Williams beats 2nd seed Kontaveit to qualify for 3rd round of US Open: Anett Kontaveit loses to 6-time US Open champion with sets of 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe stadium. The 40-year-old player will face Ajla Tomljanovic from Australia in the next round. Full article: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/serena-williams-beats-2nd-seed-kontaveit-to-qualify-for-3rd-round-of-us-open/2674284

TECH

Apple Releases iOS Update for Older, and in some cases obsolete, iPhones to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability: The iOS 12.5.6 update is available for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation). Users of older iOS devices are advised to apply the updates as soon as possible to mitigate potential threats. (This must be a very serious threat if Apple is making the update available to obsolete models they no longer support or repair! -Ed.) Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/apple-releases-ios-update-for-older.html

SCAMS

Police warn of a hoax about the fourth dose of the Covid vaccine, which aims to hack into mobile phones: {Translation}
– The National Police has warned through its official Twitter profile of a false notification that is circulating on Whatsapp about the administration of the fourth dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus and that seeks, in reality, the hacking of the mobile phone to obtain personal data. They warn that it is a fraud and ask that the message, which is suspicious because it appears with spelling mistakes and grammatical inconsistencies, should not be spread any further.
– The text reads: “Just so you take note. They are supposedly calling from the Ministry of Health for the fourth booster dose. They will give you all the details: e-mail, address, telephone number, etc. Then they ask you to give them a code that they send you by SMS (to hack your mobile phone). If you don’t give it to them, they hang up. This is how they hack. So that you can warn your family, friends, etc. They have just passed it on to the health platform”.
– This type of fraud, known as ‘vishing’, is an increasingly common technique, similar to ‘phishing’, which is practised, above all, on elderly people. Fraudsters usually claim to be part of a renowned organisation, institution or company by means of a phone call with the aim of gaining the confidence of the person receiving the call and then stealing data or money.
– The Oficina de Seguridad del Internauta (Internet Security Office) says that in the event of any suspicion of possible fraud, they recommend cutting off all communication. If you have been a victim of a scam, they advise you to follow these steps:
-Scan your device with an updated antivirus.
-Delete any files that you have downloaded from the email.
-Block the number that contacted you.
-Change the passwords of any accounts that may have been compromised.
-Contact your bank to cancel any unauthorised payments or cancel your card if necessary.
-Gather as much evidence as possible and report it to the State Security Forces and Corps. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/policia-alerta-bulo-cuarta-dosis-vacuna-covid-20220901133933-nt.html

OTHER

The immortal jellyfish reveals its secrets for eternal life:
– The Turritopsis dohrnii is a small jellyfish that can be found from the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. It belongs to the anemone and coral family. Many species in this group have cellular regeneration abilities that humans envy, but the T. dohrnii surpasses them all. Under normal conditions, its life cycle is divided into four parts. The union of the male and female gametes produces a larva or planula. It then attaches to the seabed as a polyp, similar to an anemone. The polyps then release ephyra, or young jellyfish in the phase prior to sexual maturity. They become jellyfish, reproduce sexually and start over. But if they are stressed by an environmental threat, the jellyfish revert: after reproducing, they return to the previous phases, becoming polyps on the ocean floor again.
– As far as scientists know, jellyfish can repeat the process indefinitely. Thus they are said to be biologically immortal. They can be eaten by a predator or fall into the hands of a swimmer, but they do not die of old age. Photo: María Pascual. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-09-01/the-immortal-jellyfish-reveals-its-secrets-for-eternal-life.html

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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. No one comes to the Father except through me“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja ; Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja

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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!).

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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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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
– Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Will re-start on Saturday 3rd September at 17.00. Tel: 952 543 334.
– St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334

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DigameXtra No. 2350 Thursday, Sept. 1st, 2022

On September 1, 2022August 31, 2022 By Naythan

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What’s On

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Buskers Irish Pub- Nerja: Reopening Thursday Sept 1st
Live music by Flip, from 10:30pm.
Calle Antonio Millon, Nerja. Tel +34 603 40 71 31 FB

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Frigiliana Craft Market: Saturday 3 Sept, 11:30-15:00
Various crafts and craft beer stalls. FB

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Free concerts at the beach, at La Cala de Mijas:
Thurs – Sat. September 1st, 2nd & 3rd

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XIV SEXI FIRMUM IULIUM- Festival de Teatro Grecolatino de Almuñécar: Greco-Latin Theatre Festival, 1-5 Sept. Venue is the Parque el Majuelo, Almunecar. All start 10pm. Ticket locations on FB page. FB

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Málaga’s pedestrian zone is the longest catwalk in Europe:
September 2nd and 3rd at the Pasarela Larios in the center of Málaga.
– Numerous local, national and international designers present their new collections. The catwalk stretches 300 meters along the entire Calle Larios. Free to observe. VIDEO LINK

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Colmenar End of Summer Fiesta 2022: Friday 2 Sept, 00:00H
Recinto Piscina Municipal de Colmenar. (Colmenar Municipal Swimming Pool)

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MalakaFest 2022 concerts: Friday 16 Sept thru Sunday 18 Sept
– Friday. Rincon de la Victoria Auditorium 8pm.
– Sat., Torremolinos Parque de la Bareria 8pm
– Sunday. Malaga MVA 8pm
Events by Festival de Blues de Málaga. FB

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TEXAS- in concert: Sat 3 Sept 21:30
Teatro del Generalife, Granada
Always with the singer Sharleen Spiteri at the helm, the Scottish band Texas was number one in the eighties with the song ‘I don’t want a lover’, Spain being one of the countries where they were most widely accepted.
Info & tix: https://www.conciertosengranada.es/conciertos/17678-texas

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Car Boot/Market: Sunday 4th September. El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
We are now, “Back to normal” after the summer break.
Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
– Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools.
– Household and garden items for sale on many of the stalls
– Plants, shrubs, flowers and herbs.
– Home-made preserves, marmalades and chutneys
– Fruit & vegetables
– Greetings cards.
– Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. The restaurant has shaded terraces overlooking the lake and many customers sit and enjoy a coffee or a tapa and a drink and catch up with friends and acquaintances for a chat. Many even stay and choose lunch from the varied menu available.
Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee/drinks/food.
Please note: Always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
The current forecast for this coming Sunday, looks settled.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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Cambrian Restoration And Antiques:
With 50 years of experience in the antiques and restoration business in Europe and the United States, I have worked on a wide range of restoration projects and hold a varied stock of antique furniture, ceramics, rustic items, artwork, rugs, clocks, and many other interesting items, which I aim to sell off in order to retire.
My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
Tel: 653 429 452 ; Email: jsantiquescb15@gmail.com ; We are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
This week’s featured items for sale:
– 1920s Oak geometric moulded dressing mirror with two drawers.
64 cm x 70 cm x 22 cm. Price: €125.
– Exceptionally attractive gilt mirror. 84 cm x 105cm. Price: €160.

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– White bathroom cabinet vgc consists 2 cupboards and one drawer 40 x 30.50 x 178cms Price 40€
– Folding teak table measurements folded 25 x 62 x 72.50cms half folded 78 x 62 x 72.50cms fully opened 138 x 62 x 72.50cms Price 40€
– Cast iron fire grate with pullout tray fire guard and wrought iron log basket Measurements Width full of basket 67.50cms Depth 40.50cms. Narrow part 44cms Price 40€
Jackie / nerja 672170429
Email: info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale: Television. Samsung Smart 32 inch TV, with new still in the box wall mount. €140 Tel Kath 646027621 Torrox

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Studio lights, in perfect condition, 2 soft boxes with tripods ideale for studio photography and also suitable to take to other locations, price €100
– Double Bean Bag Fox to support your camera, never been used, price €30
– Cyclamen coloured open shoes, size 40, with heel. Only worn to a wedding, as good as new, Airstep. Price €15
Waldina, Arenas (Velez-Malaga). If you are interested please send me an email: waldina1959@gmail.com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Plastic (mostly IKEA) storage boxes. Various sizes. 6 x large, 40 cm height x 77 cm length x 55 cm width, with wheels for easy movement. 1 x 38.5 height x 55.5 cm x 28 cm. 2 x 17 cm height x 31 cm x 19.5 cm. And 1 x 14 height x 28 cm x 19.5 cm. All with lids. See photo. Price reduced, all for only 65 euro.
– Masks x 5, wooden, various designs, see photo. Largest approximately 46 cm x 25 cm. Smallest approximately 24 cm x 13 cm. Reduced to 25 euro.
– Gyroscopic shoe rack brand new, still boxed see photo (2 for sale) surplus to requirements. Height 240 cm extending to 280 cm if required, with 31.5 cm circumference. See photo. 25 euro for both.
The above items available in the Vélez/Torre area.
Can meet somewhere local.
Please contact mobile/What’s app 693 107 206 or
email: keithrocksue AT gmail dot com
Keith / Vélez (formally Canillas)

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Active monkeypox virus cases continue to drop in Malaga province:
– The number of active cases of monkeypox virus have decreased for the sixth consecutive time in August in the province of Malaga. The 66 patients who currently have the disease are three fewer than last Friday, according to the latest data provided by the Junta de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health. In the region as a whole there are 217 patients with monkeypox virus, some 30 fewer than four days before.
– Seville, with 83, continues to be the Andalusian province with the most cases of this infectious disease, followed by Malaga with 66, then 18 in Cádiz, 17 in Huelva, 15 in Granada, 12 in Cordoba, three in Almería and three in Jaén.
– There are another 72 cases under investigation and 472 have already been ruled out. In addition, 584 people who were infected have already recovered. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/active-monkeypox-virus-cases-20220830134003-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

La Vuelta bicycle race schedule info for today, Thurs, Sept 1st: Traffic will be re-routed, expect delays.
Thanks to MalagaLingo for these images.

ENERGY CRISIS

Gazprom initiates another three-day gas outage on Nord Stream 1: Russian energy giant Gazprom halted the flow of natural gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Wednesday. Gazprom has repeatedly reduced the flow of gas through the crucial pipeline, which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, citing technical issues, such as repairs. The company says the shutdown, which will last until Saturday, is necessary for maintenance reasons. But Western nations have claimed Russia is weaponising gas supplies amid the Ukraine war. According to Gazprom, Nord Stream 1’s only remaining turbine, located at the Portovaya compressor station in western Russia, needs servicing. Full article: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/energy-crisis-russian-energy-giant-133911044.html

TECH

Do You Post Videos on YouTube? Fake ‘YouTube’ DMCA Notices Exploit Suspension Fears to Install Malware:
– A scam currently doing the rounds warns of copyright strikes on genuine YouTube accounts, attempting to extort a payment for a false claim.
– While technically experienced YouTubers may not fall for this kind of scam, it’s not difficult to see how someone who really values their YouTube channel might act emotionally in the heat of the moment.
– That being said, the scam cannot survive when a user has a clear understanding of YouTube’s ‘strike’ system and the methods used by the platform to communicate problems. Becoming familiar with these processes isn’t difficult but if there’s any doubt, log into YouTube, read any messages and before clicking anything, ask someone.
Nothing is so urgent it can’t wait, despite what the scammers say.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/fake-youtube-dmca-notices-exploit-suspension-fears-to-install-malware-220831/

RECALLS

Health withdraws a batch of Enalapril, a drug to treat hypertension:
– The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has ordered the withdrawal of batch 499R of the drug against arterial hypertension Enalapril Alter 20 mg TABLETS EFG, 28 tablets.
– The reason is that in the assessment tests, and more specifically in the studies of hardness and related substances, a result has been produced that does not meet the specifications. Consequently, the AEMPS has ordered the removal of all the units from the batch and their return through the usual channels to the commercial distributor, LABORATORIOS ALTER, SA or to the manufacturer, TOLL MANUFACTURING SERVICES, SL. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/consumoclaro/cuidarse/sanidad-retira-lote-enalapril-medicamento-tratar-hipertension_1_9277474.html

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Nerja 952 524 519
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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
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