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Carnival 2023 Rincón de la Victoria: Sat, 11 March
Auditorio Municipal & Jardines de Huerta Julián.
The morning will start at 12:00 noon in the gardens of Huerta Julián where there will be inflatables, workshops and family games. There will also be an exhibition of the Municipal School of Fit Kid and cheerleaders, Gym Victory by M. Carmen Nieto. As a gastronomic attraction there will be tastings of the traditional carnival cabbage with a bar throughout the day.
Live performances by a selection of the best carnival groups: the murga Los del Súper, the comparsa Los Maomas sin H (1st prize in the COAC Málaga 2023), and the chirigota de El Selu from 16:00. (I have no idea why Spanish publications insist on showing photos of the “poster presentation” ceremony without including a clear copy of the poster that is actually readable. Drives me mad. -Ed.)
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Malaga Film Festival 2023: March 10 to 19
Malaga once again rolls out the red carpet of the Film Festival that this year celebrates its 26th edition from March 10 to 19, with some twenty films that will compete for the Biznagas de Oro. The Cervantes Theater will be the great stage. The opening and closing galas will be held there, in addition to those of the Awards, although the Albéniz, the Soho Theater, the Picasso Museum auditorium or the University Rector’s Office, among other spaces, will also serve as venues.
Follow this link to see the schedule: https://www.malagahoy.es/festival-cine-malaga/Festival-Cine-Malaga-2023-programacion_0_1768923392.html
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Cookery workshops in March at Casa Montes Negros:
Join us on the farm for a great day out, booking details below.
– Moroccan Cookery Workshop on Wednesday 15th March.
Using traditional equipment and methods as well as local organic ingredients, we will prepare a variety of Moroccan dishes. Through the dishes offered on the menu, we will explore the main ingredients and spices used in Moroccan cookery with guest chef Tracey Webb.
– Vegan and Vegetarian Cookery Workshop on Thursday 23rd March. Vegan and vegetarian food is on the rise, and what better place to get some new ideas than in this hands on workshop. Explore a variety of tasty yet simple dishes in a practical workshop.
***The workshops start at 10.30 and finishes at 15.30, and include a folder with all your recipes and lunch in beautiful surroundings where you get to taste all your hard work! Price per person 35 euros. We meet at 10.am in El Cruce, Trapiche. Map Link. From there you will be guided up to the farm.
For those who prefer not to drive up to the farm we offer the option of collecting and returning you to the meeting point for an extra 5 euros per person.
Send us an email on casamontesnegros@gmail.com or ring/Whatsapp on 0034 655987105 to book your place. Please include your name, mobile number and let us know of any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking.
We also accept private bookings for Cookery Workshops, minimum 4 people, maximum 8 people, contact us for prices. You can also book a workshop in your own place of choice. If you would like a taxi service to pick your group up and return them, just ask us for a quote.
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For Sale, 2 items: Ski gear.
– Men’s good quality ski boots. Make: Atomic. To fit shoe size 47 (European)/13 (UK). Used for a few days only. €35
– Men’s top range ski jacket and trousers. Make: Lasse Kjus (Swedish). Size 54 (L/XL). Used for a few days only. Very good condition. €65 for the set.
– Skis and ski helmet follow for free with purchase of either of the above, if wanted.
Lyn, Canillas de Albaida.
Email: Lyn(dot)Harrison(at)insightwind(dot)com ; Can meet locally and at the coast for handover to serious purchaser.
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Dreamweaver Help: Is there anyone out there who could help sort out operating problems with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004?
For more information/details please contact Tapani, Torrox Costa
Email: tapani dot lausti at gmail dot com
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News & Articles
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COVID
Andalusia registers 451 infections and 19 deaths from coronavirus in a week: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucia has recorded 451 cases of coronavirus and 19 deaths in the last week, a slight drop in both parameters, since seven days ago there were 568 cases and 22 deaths.
– By provinces:
Almería, 3 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU;
Cádiz, 14 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU;
Córdoba, 13 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU;
Granada, 13 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU;
Huelva, 12 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU;
Jaén, 11 hospitalisations, of which 4 in ICU;
Málaga, 30 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU;
Seville, 18 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU.
– The current average incidence of infection in Andalucia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age is 27.13 per 100,000 inhabitants, two and a half points less than seven days ago. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1214772/andalucia-registra-451-contagios-y-19-muertos-por-coronavirus-en-una-semana/
SPAIN
Spanish court orders man to pay ex-wife €200,000 for 25 years of domestic labour: The man was ordered to pay her €204,624.86, calculating the figure based on the annual minimum wage throughout their marriage, said the ruling by a court in the southern Andalusia region, a copy of which was seen by AFP. The couple had two daughters, with their marriage governed by a separation of property regime, which specified that whatever each party earned was theirs alone, which in this case would have left the wife with no access to any of the wealth acquired through years of partnership.
– Since marrying, the wife had dedicated herself “to essentially working in the home, which meant looking after the home and the family and all that involves,” the ruling said. “He made me take on the specific role” of doing domestic chores, to the extent that “I was in a place where I couldn’t really do much else,” she said. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230307-spanish-court-orders-man-to-pay-ex-wife-%E2%82%AC200-000-for-25-years-of-domestic-labor
MALAGA
Cold and rain give way to summer-like temperatures on the Costa del Sol:
– Temperatures are expected to hit up to 30C on the Costa del Sol this weekend. Early summer-like weather is predicted from Friday, with high maximum temperatues and equally mild lows.
The pleasant temperatures will affect inland and coastal areas. Antequera can expect highs of 29 degrees between Sunday and Monday while Marbella, will be slightly cooler at around around 26 degrees.
– The early summer will soon revert back into spring when temperatures drop back down towards the 22C mark come Wednesday, however. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/cold-and-rain-give-way-summerlike-temperatures-20230307170658-nt.html
NERJA
The period to request the Municipal Exhibition Hall of Nerja is open: {Translation}
– Applications must be submitted through the municipal electronic office, and must be accompanied by a curriculum and graphic material of the work to be exhibited. The Concejalía de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Nerja informs that until the 31st of March the call for applications for the use of the Municipal Exhibition Hall located in Calle Almirante Ferrándiz, nº14 will remain open. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/abierto-el-plazo-para-solicitar-la-sala-municipal-de-exposiciones-de-nerja/
EUROPE
Renewed Schengen Information System Goes Live in All EU & Schengen Member States, But Cyprus:
– The upgraded SIS, amongst others, will include new categories of alerts, biometrics such as complete palm prints, fingermarks, and DNA records for persons reported missing, and will also contain new tools to fight crime and terrorism, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
– According to a press release of the EU Commission regarding the launch of the renewed SIS, alongside with two other upcoming systems, the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), SIS will be part of the interoperability architecture of the basis of the most advanced border management system in the world, that is being built by the EU.
– The SIS was created almost 30 years ago, in 1995, following the removal of internal border controls between Schengen participating countries at the time. The renewal of the system has been decided in 2016, when the EU authorities concluded that there were opportunities to further enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/renewed-schengen-information-system-goes-live-in-all-eu-schengen-member-states-but-cyprus/
PRODUCT ALERT
Milk allergy warning issued for Avena oat drink sold in Andalucia:
– The labelling of the product indicates that it may contain traces of almond, milk and soy, but milk represents 40% of the drink, which represents a risk for those allergic to milk.
– Product name: Avena original. Commercial brand: Alpina.
Container: 250 and 1000 grams. Expiry dates: 05/11/2023 and 05/21/2023.
– As a precautionary measure, people who are allergic or intolerant to milk, and who have this product are recommended not to drink it. However, it does not pose any risk to people without a milk allergy. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/milk-allergy-warning-issued-for-an-oat-20230306132050-nt.html
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
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Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
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Nerja 952 524 519
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