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DigameXtra Easter Week Holiday Schedule: Taking a four day weekend for the 6th – 9th April. 

– There will be no new issue for Thursday, April 6th or Friday, April 7th. As usual, closed on weekends.
– Items scheduled for these dates will be posted Wednesday, April 5th.
– To clarify, after the Wednesday, April 5th issue, the next issue will be Monday, April 10th.

DigameXtra Wishes Everyone A Happy & Safe Easter Weekend !!!

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Easter National Public Holidays in Spain:
– 6 Apr, Thursday, Maundy Thursday
– 7 Apr, Friday, Good Friday
– The next national public holiday is 1 May, Monday, Labour Day
Source: https://publicholidays.es/2023-dates/

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Editor’s Note- “What’s On” Submission Rule Update: If an event is sponsored by a local Ayuntamiento (town hall), AND the Ayuntamiento logo is on the accompanying poster, that event may be re-submitted once every 7 days. DigameXtra sponsors & animal charity fundraisers may repeat an event post once every 7 days. All other events may only repeat once every 30 days, that remains unchanged. 

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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
Please contact Kim Bowe at Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com if you need information on the Royal British Legion.
Upcoming Events:
Apr
-Tuesday 11th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox
-Saturday 22nd. April Masquerade Ball, black tie – contact Kim @ Kim_bowe1@hotmail.com for tickets NOW.
-Sunday 23rd. TBC St George’s Day at the Chapel Bar Nerja
-Thursday 27th. Lunch at Al Andalus Maro
May
-Friday 5th. Lunch at La Herradura
-Tuesday 16th. Quiz night at Lew’s Restaurant Torrox
-Thursday 25th. Lunch at Al Andulus Maro
All events must be booked through our Events coordinator Kim + 34 711 077 576
Please visit us on our Facebook page.
or visit our website at: https://rblnerja.com/

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Trapiche Market: We are open this Tuesday and every Tuesday.
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 our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164
Follow us on Facebook 

 

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Bodgit and Scarper Jam Night: Wednesday, 5 April 2023, at 7:30 pm at Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador, located at Calle Buena Vista 29711, Alcaucín. Te. +34 646 13 31 23 

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Free flamenco concert- Malaga: This month’s free concert takes place on 10 April at 7.30pm in the MVA Cultural Centre on Calle Ollerías, Malaga. Singer Luisa Muñoz will be performing.
Tickets are free, but you need to get yours from the box office on the day (available from 7pm onwards) or from the Municipal Fiestas Department in Camino de San Rafael 99 (available from 9am onwards – you can get here on the No 20 bus from the Alameda Principal). Video Link

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Rock out with Dr Feelgood: Sat, 22 April, 10pm
Sala La Trinchera in Malaga. An unforgettable night of raw and uncompromising rhythm and blues! Experience the legacy of Wilko Johnson and Lee Brilleaux as the band takes us on a tour of their greatest hits and new tracks from their latest album! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see one of the UK’s most influential bands live.
Venue: C/ Parauta 25, Malaga 29006
The current lineup features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, (both 40 years in the group), with the recent return to the band of the amazing guitarist Gordon Russell who was part of the group during the 80’s and that many of us never had the pleasure of seeing, and the charismatic singer and harmonica player Robert Kane, 23 years in the group after leaving The Animals.
Get your tickets now at http://salatrinchera.com/dr-feelgood/ 

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Pink Floyd Experience: Benalmadena Auditorium.
Sat, May 27th. Doors 8pm, show 9pm. More than a tribute…an experience!
Venue: Avenida de Rocío Jurado 29631 Arroyo de la Miel – Benalmádena Costa. Info & tix (€20adv/€25 door):
https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-pink-floyd-experience-530215828817 

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Lux Light Festival at La Térmica cultural centre- Malaga:
The Festival brings together all kinds of light in art, using technology, music, architecture and design in ten immersive designs throughout the building. It takes place on Friday 14 April and Saturday 15 April from 9.15pm to 1am. Entry is free, but you need a ticket. More information and links to get your ticket (via Eventbrite) here. https://latermicamalaga.com/lux-festival-de-artes-luminicas-de-malaga/
Get to La Térmica cultural centre on foot (walk to the Port and then west along the western seafront until you see the Diputación glass building on the right. Or take the No 7 bus from the Alameda Principal (south side) and get off at Santa Paula stop. 

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Charity concert at the Russian Museum- Malaga: The renowned concert pianist Grigory Sokolov plays here on Saturday 15 April at 7.30pm. Tickets cost €50, including a glass of wine in the interval and money raised will go towards funding accessibility and other needs in the museum. For info / tix / map visit: https://www.coleccionmuseoruso.es/event/concierto-benefico-extraordinario-de-grigory-sokolov/ & Video Link

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Free Concerts at The Museum of Malaga:
This lovely patio at this museum has its two monthly freebies:
– Sunday 16 April at 11am when a harp and flute duo play French and Spanish music in celebration of Picasso. The programme includes Bizet, Debussy, Mornpou and Granados.
– Sunday 23 April at 11am with a piano recital by Ana Benavides.
Entry is free, but get there early to be sure of a seat. Being in the queue at least by 10am is recommended.

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Free classic silent film in Malaga- A Woman of Paris:
You can see Charlie Chaplin’s 1923 film at the Jorge Rando Museum on Friday 28 April at 6.30pm. There’s an introduction and chat at the end in Spanish, but the film itself is silent, so no language barriers! Entry is free, but get there early to grab your seat. The Jorge Rando Museum is on Calle Cruz del Molinillo 12, to the north of the old quarter. 

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The Flamenco Lo Serás Tú festival returns for another year to the Cervantes Theatre:
Performing on stage will be-
19 April – Bonela Hijo (singing, music and dance)
20 April – Alba Molina and Pepe Rivero (singing) with special guest, Lole Montoya, a legend in flamenco song.
21 April – Diego del Morao and Dani de Morón (flamenco guitar).
22 April – Farruquito, one of flamenco’s top dancers.
23 April – Juan Requena (video) (music, song and dance).
All concerts start at 8pm, except Juan Requena on Sunday 23 April at 7pm. Tickets cost from €24. More information and links to book tickets here.
https://www.teatrocervantes.com/en/ciclos-y-festivales/flamenco-lo-seras-tu-2023/ 
Venue: Ramos Marín, s/n 29012 Málaga & Video Link

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Services Wanted/Offered

Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. By using these services you are helping support DigameXtra.
Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!

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Compare Funerals cover the whole of Spain
ruthforder@comparefuneral.org
* Direct Cremation €2,250
* Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home
* Supply of coffin
* Preparation and care of deceased
* Registration of death and certification of all legal documentation
* Cremation and any doctor’s fees
* Supply of Urn
* Delivery of Urn and associated paperwork to family (death certificate, cremation certificate etc)
This plan is exclusive to a number of provinces, please ask advisor for more information
Contact Ruth Forder on 0034 693 715 718 ; Comparefuneral.org
Your questions answered by Ruth from Compare Funerals Spain
– Why should I have a funeral plan? Having been funeral planning for over 10 year I’ve experienced some very sad and upset families when nothing is in place. A Spanish funeral plans will ensure that all costs are covered for your funeral service. Getting a prepaid plan will help you feel assured that your family will not be under any financial strain when it comes to paying for your funeral. A plan also means you can have peace of mind that everything has been organised in advance, so your loved ones do not have to make any difficult decisions.
– Why choose Compare Funerals? There seems to be a gap in Spain between independent funeral directors, offering plans at a good price but lacking the security of an established Trust or ability to cover a client overseas and Providers who seem to charge more than necessary. We want to be right in the middle and offer the best of both worlds. Our best-priced plan is only 2,250€ and does the essentials.
– Can I do a payment plan? All our plans are payable in full or over up to 5 years interest FREE. The interest free periods are based on initial deposit. The higher the deposit the less your monthly repayments will be.
– Can I transfer the plan? The answer is YES. You could name 2 people on one plan however if you had a freind/family member pass away we can transfer the plan into a 3rd party’s name.
– What happens if I move? All our plans offer the equivalent service in Spain (including the islands), Portugal, Republic of Ireland and the UK. If you moved to the UK, we would transfer the plan to one of our many partners at no extra cost to you.
– Is paperwork included? Yes, your family will receive a death certificate in Spanish and an international certification in English. We also provide a cremation certificate that allows the ashes on board a plane.

 

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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria:
Personal tailor-made real estate.
BluCee Real Estate have cash buyers looking for a ground floor apartment with 2 or more bedrooms specifically in the El Tomillar area of Torre del Mar. Can you help us make their dreams come true?
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Come and talk to us at BluCee!
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
info@blucee.com
www.blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day in the Sponsor’s Section below. 

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BKB Property Services:
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management and maintenance experience, both here and in the U.K.
We offer an all in-house service for your holiday home, rental property or permanent home.
*Holiday and rental property management*
Cleaning and laundry / Changeovers
Welcome packs / Meet and greet
Key holding / Home checks
Inventories / Home styling
*General property and garden maintenance*
Flatpack assembly and installation (including kitchens)
Shelving / Curtain rails
Decorating / Tiling (interior and exterior)
Small building projects / General DIY
Gardening (including weeding, raised border construction)
Contact us now for a free consultation & estimate
Tel/WhatsApp: 617 612 916 or 711 003 171
Email: casabandk@gmail.com

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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 ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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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
16 Years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
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
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Facebook: Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa: 
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: 6:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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MalagaLingo Presents- COWORKING Torrox Costa: Need a well equipped office for a few hours or a few days? Need to host a meeting in a convenient location with easy parking? We offer an affordable solution! Note: Closed on public holidays Thursday 6th and Friday 7th April.
Located in Torrox Costa, just 30m from Iberostar Hotel.
3 meeting rooms with up to 12 persons capacity in one of them.
– Wifi
– projector
– printer
– coffee
– whiteboards
– office materials available: stapler, paperclips, paper, etc.
For meetings, presentations, teaching lessons, workshops….
Contact information: maincontact01@gmail.com ; +34 679094740
COWORKING Torrox Costa – A new service offered by MalagaLingo. For Spanish School info contact Malagalingo Spanish School, Torrox Costa: malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493 ; FB Link

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz (On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net  Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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Tango Argentino Lessons: Wednesday
18.30 Intermediate & Advanced
20.00 Beginners
The Circles, C/ Chaparil 5, Nerja
Teacher Miguel Wiede
facebook (miguel Ojos Negros)
my website www.ojosnegrostango.com
and my telephone number (whastapp) 34 659 262616, Map 

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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Editor’s Note to SELLERS OF E-SCOOTERS, including Mobility Scooters: These are growing in popularity, and sellers will likely offer them more often in the future. I am treating these as I would a car. You need to include the year of manufacture. Buyers do want to know how much use it has had, as in how long you have had it, however, they also want to know how old it is. A newly purchased scooter, that sat in the stockroom for 3 years before being bought, is still 3 years old. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Say goodbye to dry, cracked lips once and for all ! Sign up our Newsletter to receive a 15% discount code (for 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.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
Pinterest @ www.pinterest.es/moonetteskincare  / YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

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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 ; I am a DigameXtra sponsor so my contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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For Sale: BMAX B3 Mini PC, replace that old bulky tower PC with small, convenient, and powerful miniPC, that can do everything a tower can.
Brand New, Upgraded & Set Up, Fast & Powerful
Win 11 Pro v22H2
Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
RAM 8Gb + M2/SSD 256Gb (system) + Pro-Grade 256Gb SDcard (data)
Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth 5.
4x USB3, 2x HDMI, Ethernet, audio mini plug, card reader
Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large display supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter.
€280 cash. Includes new USB cable UK Logitech keyboard & HP mouse.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Double Mattress Topper 210cm x 150cm x 8cm. Superior quality, clean, thick, little used. 50€
– Delta Belt/Disc Sander Model 31-080 230V
Good working condition. With new belt set. 55€
– Delta Shopmaster 4 inch Belt /Disc Sander Model SA446 NOTE: 120V. Good working condition. Only of use to you if you have a transformer. 40€
Nick, La Herradura
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk 

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Recommendations & Requests

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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News & Articles

(Click the link to read the full article) 
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }

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COVID

Andalusia registers 992 cases of Covid and 17 deaths in the last week: {Translation} 4/4/23
– Andalusia recorded 992 cases of coronavirus in the last week, 114 more than in the last period, while 17 people died, one more than a week ago, according to data released on Tuesday by the Regional Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– There are currently 169 people in Andalusian hospitals, 23 more than last week, while the number of people admitted to the ICU is 11, three less than in the last seven days.
– By provinces: in Almeria there are 8 hospitalisations, of which 1 is in ICU; Cadiz, 18 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU; Cordoba, 20 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU; Granada, 16 hospitalisations, of which 1 in ICU; and Huelva, 15 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU. The province of Jaén accounted for 17 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU; Málaga, 45 hospitalisations, of which 3 in ICU, and Sevilla, 30 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU.
– The incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age has risen this past week to 50.70 per 100,000 inhabitants, seven points higher than a week ago.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/Andalucia-registra-fallecidos-ultima-semana_0_1780922482.html

SPAIN

Hospital waiting lists once again break records and there are already almost 800,000 patients without surgery: {Translation}
– The public health system has once again reached an all-time high of patients on the waiting list for non-urgent surgery in the National Health System (NHS) as a whole, with 793,521, according to data as of 31 December 2022 published by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
– There are 86,781 more people on the waiting list than a year ago, 12.28 percent more, and 51,003 more than in June (742,518), 6.87 percent more. The average time for an operation is now 122 days, compared to 113 in June 2022, although this is one day less than a year ago.
– Health points out, however, that “the average waiting time is very similar to those of December 2021”, when surgical activity was recovering after COVID-19, “and even to dates prior to the start of the pandemic”. However, 22 per cent of patients have been waiting more than six months for surgery, which again represents a worsening compared to a year ago (20.3 per cent) and June 2022, when this percentage was 17.6 per cent.
– As usual, the speciality with the highest number of patients is Traumatology with 190,990 patients waiting (177,239 a year ago and 187,404 in June 2022), followed by Ophthalmology with 172,093 patients (150,355 in December 2021 and 159,218 in June last year). Meanwhile, the speciality with the lowest number of patients is Thoracic Surgery, with 2,418 (2,101 in December 2021 and 2,355 in June), followed by Cardiac Surgery with 3,642 (3,533 a year ago and 3,304 in June).
– The specialities with the longest average waiting times are Plastic Surgery with 242 days (226 in June) and Neurosurgery with 203 (193 six months ago). Meanwhile, Dermatology with 75 days (12 more than in June) and Cardiac Surgery with 80 (75 in June) are the specialities with the shortest average waiting times.
– The 11 clinical processes specifically monitored in this information system have an average waiting time of 95 days (90 six months ago). The average delay recorded for cataract surgery, one of the most frequent procedures, is 74 days (70 in June). Surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy stands at 131 days, the same as in June, and bunionette surgery at 133 (122 six months ago).
– By autonomous regions, Castile-La Mancha and the Canary Islands have the longest waiting time for surgery, with 157 days, ahead of Extremadura (156), Cantabria (154) and Catalonia (154). The autonomous regions least affected are Madrid (63 days), the Basque Country (73) and Galicia (75). Above the national average waiting time of 122 days, there are a total of nine autonomous communities: Andalusia (134), Aragon (128), the Balearic Islands (124), the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile and Leon (123), Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia and Extremadura. Below this threshold are: Madrid, Basque Country, Galicia, Asturias (94), Valencia (88), Murcia (100), Navarra (85), La Rioja (111), Ceuta (82) and Melilla (39).
– The autonomous region with the most patients on the waiting list in terms of population per 1,000 inhabitants is, as usual, La Rioja (with 8,738 patients in total), slightly ahead of Cantabria (15,314). Behind is Asturias (22,956), Catalonia (173,494) and Extremadura (21,786). At the other end of the scale are Melilla (barely 400 patients), the Basque Country (23,029), Madrid (72,626) and the Balearic Islands (13,757).
– The Autonomous Regions with the most patients waiting more than six months are Cantabria (32.3%), Extremadura (32%) and Catalonia (31.6%). Less than 30% are Andalusia (25.3%), Aragon (25.6%), Asturias (13.1%), Balearic Islands (22.2%), Canary Islands (28.5%), Castile and Leon (24.9%), Castile-La Mancha (29%), Comunidad Valenciana (13.5%), Galicia (6.7%), Madrid (4.3%), Murcia (18%), Navarra (10.9%), País Vasco (7.1%), La Rioja (22.9%), Ceuta (13.1%) and Melilla (0%). Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-listas-espera-vuelven-batir-record-ya-hay-casi-800000-pacientes-operar-20230404131144.html

MALAGA

Disney to shoot international series in Malaga and issues casting call for extras: Disney+ announced it is looking for residents living in Malaga, men and women aged between 16 and 80 years old, and of any ethnicity to be extras. The Malaga agency Modexpor, which has already been in charge of gathering the extras for the filming in Spain of the series Game of Thrones, is again responsible for the selection of extras for this new series. Casting will be held in person after Easter, between April 10-14 in the Malaga office at Calle Mina del Candado 24. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/disney-shoot-international-series-malaga-and-issues-20230403181651-nt.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to miss Monte Carlo Masters through injury:
– Rafa Nadal will miss next week’s Monte Carlo Masters having failed to recover in time from an injury that has sidelined him for months, with world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz also pulling out of the tournament. Nadal was forced to skip the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells last month as well as the Miami Open that ended last week, as he continues his recovery from a hip issue that ended his Australian Open title defence in the second round in January.
– Alcaraz, who had an injury-plagued start to the season, will also miss the tournament. The 19-year-old was last in action last week at the Miami Open, where he was beaten in the semi-finals by Italian Jannik Sinner. “I have post-traumatic arthritis in my left hand and muscle discomfort in my spine that needs rest to cope with all that is to come,” he said.
– Also on the Monte Carlo withdrawals list is Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, ranked seventh in the world, who has been struggling with a left knee issue. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12849706/rafael-nadal-and-carlos-alcaraz-to-miss-monte-carlo-masters-through-injury 

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Golf News- Pro Golf takes steps to rein in the big hitters:
The sport’s governing bodies have proposed introducing a heavier ball to counter the constant increases in distance players are achieving. Year after year, the distance that golfers can send a tee shot with their state-of-the-art drivers has increased as steadily as the speed of their projectiles. Last year witnessed the highest average ever recorded on the PGA Tour in terms of meters gained with the most powerful club, 274m, as well as the highest average ball speed ever recorded at 276.5 km/h. The two governing bodies of world golf, the USGA and the British Royal and Ancient, have proposed a measure to rein in these big-hitters: a ball modified to travel up to 10% less. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-04-03/golf-takes-steps-to-rein-in-the-big-hitters.html

TECH

Yoigo Mobile & Data Services Hacked- has suffered a security incident exposing some personal data of its customers: {Translation, summary}
– A statement was sent to affected Yoigo customers via email. In said email, the actions adopted by the company are detailed to reinforce the security measures and the increase of vigilance in its processes.
– Likewise, it is explained that in the coming weeks more attention should be paid to requests for information or passwords or access codes after this incident, since customer data may have been affected. We recommend that you take special care with emails, SMS or calls that you may receive from unknown senders or those that are not clearly identifiable, especially if they request codes, access codes or credit card information.
– If you detect any suspicious activity, we recommend that you contact your bank and report the incident to the police. You can also contact the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) at number 017 or consult its website http://www.incibe.es/ciberprotegete .
We put at your disposal the free telephone number 900 622 434, from Monday to Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to resolve any questions regarding this incident. You can also contact our data protection delegate dpo@masmovil.com. Source, Spanish: https://www.osi.es/es/actualidad/avisos/2023/04/incidente-de-seguridad-que-afecta-los-clientes-de-yoigo 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)

Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT, other EU countries study if harsher measures are needed to rein in the wildly popular chatbots:
– The Italian authority’s move last week was aimed at starting a dialogue with the company to address the issues raised over ChatGPT’s compliance to EU data protection rules and not to ban the tool, a source familiar with the matter said.
– OpenAI has not responded to regulators. Meanwhile, OpenAI has taken ChatGPT offline in Italy on Friday. It did not respond to questions about other European regulators looking into potential violation in their countries.
– The Italian investigation into OpenAI was launched after a nine-hour cyber security breach last month led to people being shown excerpts of other users’ ChatGPT conversations and their financial information.
– Italy is the first Western country to take action against a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence. While the Italian regulator has only singled out ChatGPT so far because of its popularity, other AI platforms such as Google Inc’s Bard might be questioned too, several experts said. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/germany-principle-could-block-chat-gpt-if-needed-data-protection-chief-2023-04-03/

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Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here 
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
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, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
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: https://www.stgeorgeschurchmalaga.org

Informal Christian fellowship group in Torrox Pueblo:
Meeting on occasional Wednesday evenings.
For more information contact Kevin and Julie.
Email: Juliestares@hotmail.co.uk ; WhatsApp 44 7531856465

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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
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
– Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday 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
– Friday 7th April – An Hour in front of the Cross. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Time 11.00.
– Saturday 8th April – No Catholic Mass in English.

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“Sing-a-long Praise and Inspiration”: Hi there, You are invited to our “Sing-a-long Praise and Inspiration” that will be held on Saturday, April 15th 2023 starting at 11:30am. – 1pm. at the El Puente Christian Fellowship Church, C. Cruze de Periana 16, 29713 Puente don Manuel, Málaga.
Please bring a friend or family, if you like. Afterwards, we are going for lunch at the restaurant Taj Mahal (at own costs). Hope to see you there soon!
Contact Anna by email before April 10th if you are coming for the lunch, to make the reservation. Email: singalongpraise@gmail.com

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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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