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Dance Performance: Jesus Carmona, best male performer of Dance 2022, with the award-winning work “Baile de Bestias”. It will be on Friday 18 at 20:30 pm at the Teatro Villa de Torrox. Entry €16.
Villa de Torrox Municipal Theater, Av. Isaac Albéniz 3, Torrox, 29793
Info & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/vi-festival-internacional-del-cajon-flamenco-jesus-carmona/
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Live Music: Dana & Gianni will play on Friday 18 November at 8.30 pm at the Vincci Hotel, Pasillo Sta. Isabel 7 Málaga.
Blues, Jazz, Soul…(dana10marzo@gmail.com)
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Provincial Festival ‘Biznaga de Coplas’ (Festival of Songs): Will take place between the 20th and 27th of November in Málaga city, Árchez, Benaoján and Cuevas del Becerro. Performances by Rocío Alba, Eduardo Díaz and Montse Delgado, with the orchestra led by maestro Pedro Gordillo.
– Sunday, 20 Nov, at 18:00 at the Centro Cultural ‘María Victoria Atencia’ (MVA), in Malaga city, with free admission for the public until full capacity is reached.
– Monday, 21 Nov, at 17:00, the I Provincial Festival ‘Biznaga de Coplas’ will stop in Árchez at the Clara Campoamor Cultural Hall.
– Friday 25th Nov, at 17:00, in the Municipal Theatre of Benaoján
– Sunday 27th Nov, at 17:00, in the old municipal cinema in Cuevas del Becerro.
Info: https://www.malaga.es/culturama/2157/com1_fb-3/com1_ct-0/com1_md-3/com1_md3_cd-43722/i-festival-provincial-biznaga-de-coplas
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Fabulous preloved sideboard natural & yute with individual granite tiles on top. Measurements 110 x 34 x 80cms. Price 165€
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Motorbike bag. Measurements 40 x 40 x 20. 2 side zip pockets and a front zip pocket. Fits onto the back of the motorbike seat (we used on a Harley). Used but good condition. Sturdy bag with supported sides. Selling as we no longer have the motorbike. €25
– Settee cover. Soft grey waffle effect. Excellent condition (never used). Label states – fits settees between 190cm – 230cm. €15
Deb, Torrox Campo, WhatsApp on 711001710
Email: Chozieishere@gmail.com
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For Sale: Tan leather jacket, size 14, never worn so still new cost 150 euros but will accept 50 euros. Irene, Nerja
Email: irene472001@yahoo.co.uk
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For Sale: BOSE multi media speaker system. Easy set up and excellent sound with bass speaker and two satelite speakers. Very good condition and in full working order. Selling for €70.
Message Paul in Puente Don Manuel on 643186770
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One For Sale + One Free:
– For sale, 6 wooden chairs, need repaint. 5 euro each.
– For free, fridge freezer Lynx, good working condition, 1 draw broken, 180 cm
Buyer collects. Erik, Competa campo.
Email: er95de@gmail.com
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
SPAIN
Spaniards have second lowest level of English in EU:
– Despite Spain’s popularity with English-speaking holidaymakers and home buyers, its people continue to have one of the worst levels of English in Europe according to the 2022 English Proficiency Index. A study conducted by language school empire English First in their latest English Proficiency Index found that the Spanish rank number 33 out of 111 countries, but are way behind other nations in Europe, as they came in at number 25 out of 35. In fact, Spaniards have the second lowest level of English in the whole of the EU, with only the French ranked worse. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20221116/spaniards-have-second-lowest-level-of-english-in-eu/
COSTA DEL SOL
Costa del Sol offshore wind farm project gets thumbs up from ecologists:
– The proposed wind farm off the Costa del Sol has received mainly positive reactions from ecologists and from experts at the University of Malaga, because they believe the advantages would outweigh possible inconveniences.
– “We are in favour of offshore wind farms because we need energy transition as soon as possible; the wolf is already at our door. If it means we have to reduce our demands slightly, then so be it,” said Rafael Yus, the coordinator of de Gena-Ecologistas en Acción. “The turbines would be a long way offshore so they would hardly be visible. There is no reason to oppose them”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/costa-offshore-windfarm-20221116142811-nt.html
MALAGA
A network that illegally distributed IPTV streaming content from Malaga to more than 500,000 users has been brought down: {Translation, summary}
– They illegally distributed audiovisual content to more than 500,000 users in several European countries from Malaga. Agents have arrested four members of a criminal network who allegedly used several websites to advertise subscription packages consisting of more than 2,600 television channels and 23,000 films and series; they also had more than 95 resellers located in Spain, the United Kingdom, Malta, Portugal, Cyprus and Greece.
– The investigation also led to the blocking of eight bank accounts and the seizure of numerous computer equipment, documentation, 2,800 euros in cash and two high-end vehicles valued at 180,000 euros. The operation has ended with four people arrested in the Malaga municipalities of Benahavís (two), Mijas (one person arrested and another under investigation) and Benalmádena (one), although efforts are continuing to identify more possible people involved in the organisation in other countries. The name of the illegal service has not yet been released, however, if your IPTV has recently quit working, this may be the reason. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/red-Malaga-contenidos-audiovisuales-ilegales_0_1739226434.html
RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
Rincon de la Victoria will begin to punish the owners who do not pick up after their pets: {Translation, summary}
– Rincón de la Victoria was the first municipality in Malaga to implement DNA dog identification with the publication of its ordinance in September 2016, the ordinance has undergone several modifications, the latest version was published in March 2021. The municipal ordinance for the protection and keeping of animals can be consulted on the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall website:
https://www.rincondelavictoria.es/ordenanzas-no-fiscales
– The Rincón de la Victoria Local Police together with the Health and Consumer Affairs Office will process complaints for not picking up dog excrement in public spaces, identifying the dog the poop came from by the DNA it contains, then cross referencing that ID with the local register of dogs to find the dog owners. “The amounts of both penalties range between 75 and 500 euros each. The procedures for the first offences have already begun”, as indicated by the councillor for Public Safety, Borja Ortiz (PP).
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-comenzara-a-sancionar-a-los-duenos-que-no-recojan-los-excrementos-de-sus-mascotas/
EUROPE
NATO, Poland say missile was Ukrainian stray, easing fears of wider war: A missile that crashed inside Poland was probably a stray fired by Ukraine’s air defences and not a Russian strike, Poland and military alliance NATO said on Wednesday, easing international fears that the war could spill across the border. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-hails-chinas-opposition-nuclear-threats-2022-11-15/
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Zelenski insists that the downed missile in Poland is not Ukrainian despite NATO’s version of events: {Translation, summary}
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski insisted on Wednesday that the missile that fell in the Polish town of Przewodow and killed two people was not Ukrainian, even though his international partners rule out that it came from Russia and see it as “likely” to have been provoked by its air defences. “I have no doubt that it was not our missile,” said Zelenski. Source, Spanish: https://www.cope.es/actualidad/internacional/noticias/zelenski-insiste-que-misil-caido-polonia-ucraniano-pese-version-otan-20221116_2402327
USA
Trump announces his run for presidency in 2024:
– Donald Trump, who has mounted relentless attacks on the integrity of US voting since his 2020 election defeat, on Tuesday launched a bid to regain the presidency in 2024, aiming to pre-empt potential Republican rivals.
– Seeking a potential rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump made his announcement at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida a week after midterm elections in which Republicans failed to win as many seats in Congress as they had hoped.
– Trump’s announcement comes earlier than usual even in a country known for protracted presidential campaigns and signals his interest in discouraging other possible contenders such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis or his own former vice president, Mike Pence, from making a bid for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20221116-live-trump-files-paperwork-for-his-2024-presidential-bid
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Republicans win enough seats to take control of US House:
– Republicans were projected to win a majority in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting the stage for two years of divided government as President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party held control of the Senate.
– The victory gives Republicans the power to rein in Biden’s agenda, as well as to launch potentially politically damaging probes of his administration and family, though it falls far short of the “red wave” the party had hoped for.
– The final call came after more than a week of ballot counting, when Edison Research projected Republicans had won the 218 seats they needed to control the House. Republican victory in California’s 27th Congressional district took the party over the line. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20221116-republicans-win-enough-seats-to-take-control-of-us-house-ap-projects
TRAVEL NEWS
EU Warns Travellers From Visa-Free Countries Over ETIAS Scammers:
– The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) needs another year to become fully effective, but the European Union authorities are already warning travellers from over 60 visa-free countries to be aware of fraudulent websites that pretend to be the official ETIAS website or offer “intermediary services”.
– According to the British daily national newspaper The Times, the EU has issued guidance after fears that there could be “attempts to mislead applicants into believing that their site is the official channel for submitting an ETIAS application.” “This may give the false impression that the additional fee charged by the commercial intermediary is a mandatory part of the application process,” the guidance reads, claims The Times. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-warns-travellers-from-visa-free-countries-over-etias-scammers/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Djokovic eases into semifinals with victory over Rublev:
– Five-time champion Novak Djokovic eased into the final four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday.
It took the seventh-seeded Djokovic just 68 minutes to see off Rublev and make it two wins out of two in Turin to qualify for his 11th semifinal in 15 appearances at the year-end tournament. Photo: AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-sports-turin-stefanos-tsitsipas-29ec6f2a6240c0f345e1d9bff2022630
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Tennis News- Australia confirms Aus Open visa for Djokovic: Australia’s immigration minister said Thursday he “personally” intervened in a visa decision that opens the door for Novak Djokovic to play in the country’s upcoming Grand Slam tennis tournament.
The former world number one was kicked out of the country in the lead-up to the Australian Open earlier this year after refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19. But with a significant easing in pandemic restrictions since, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said the unvaccinated Serb was now welcome to return. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20221117-australia-confirms-aus-open-visa-for-djokovic
TECH
The Cloud Is NOT Secure- Amazon Cloud Services, Among The Largest, Leaking User Data From Hundreds Of Servers, Potentially Exposing Hundreds Of Millions Of Users To Data and Credentials Theft:
– Hundreds of databases on Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) are exposing personal identifiable information (PII), new findings from Mitiga, a cloud incident response company, show. This would include gov’t and commercial data bases as well as individual’s cloud storage accounts.
– Leaking personal identifiable information in this manner provides a potential treasure trove for threat actors. This includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, marital status, car rental information, and even company logins. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/researchers-discover-hundreds-of-amazon.html
SPACE
NASA’s Webb Catches Fiery Hourglass as New Star Forms:
– NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the once-hidden features of the protostar within the dark cloud L1527, providing insight into the beginnings of a new star. These blazing clouds within the Taurus star-forming region are only visible in infrared light, making it an ideal target for Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam).
– The protostar itself is hidden from view within the “neck” of this hourglass shape. An edge-on protoplanetary disk is seen as a dark line across the middle of the neck. Light from the protostar leaks above and below this disk, illuminating cavities within the surrounding gas and dust. Photo: NASA. Full article: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-catches-fiery-hourglass-as-new-star-forms
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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:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
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Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
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