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Editor’s Note:
– I am dealing with some health problems, possibly the result of a spider bite to the neck, causing a reaction that triggered severe facial swelling, closing one eye, accompanied by a Blood Pressure spike. At least that’s their current theory. I’ve been to the doctor, got BP meds and am awaiting blood test results. Hopefully I’ll be feeling better sometime this week. I will get user submissions posted, but don’t expect a lot of news unless a local crisis erupts. As the July national elections approach, most of the news is name-calling and electioneering anyway. Have a great week!
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Carlos Vico Cuarteto Jazz Band: Sat, 17 June 10:00 pm
Clarence Jazz Club
Calle Danza Invisible 8, CP 29620 Torremolinos (Málaga)
https://www.facebook.com/clarencejazzclub/ & Video Link
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Torre del Mar Night of San Juan: June 23 in the Copo beach
We will start at 21:00 with the music of the band Return of the Decade. At that time, the traditional sardine skewers will also be handed out, with an estimated 350 kilos of sardines. Afterwards, we will have on stage Efecto Pasillo, who will provide entertainment with their music and dances.
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Malaga Fair 2023: Feria De Malaga poster has been selected.
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For Sale: Heavy Duty Wrecking Hammer, used only once so in perfect working order €100 ono (cost new €285) proceeds to animal rescue.
Johnnerding at lawyer dot com (Benajarfe)
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For Sale: 5 x Jason Vale (The Juicemaster) books.
Juices and Smoothies. The Juice Master diet. Detox diet. Slim for life. Lose weight. All in as new condition. New value approx. £55+. Sell for bargain price of 20 €uros.
Wendy (Arenas) or can meet Eroski car park or similar to suit. Phone Spanish mobile 630560983 or
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Thanks to everyone who sent Get Well Soon messages!
Have a great week, Naythan.
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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SPAIN
Spain to Extend Tax Cuts on Basic Foods Ahead of July Snap Vote:
– While headline inflation in Spain has eased below 3% so far this year, food costs are still increasing at a double-digit rate.
– With elections looming next month, the Spanish government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to extend tax breaks on staple foods until living costs ease further. “We will maintain a lower value-added tax on basic food items for as long as we don’t reach adequate price levels,” Economy Minister Nadia Calvino told reporters Monday at the headquarters of Sanchez’s Socialist party in Madrid.
Full article: https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/spain-extend-tax-cuts-basic-124243472.html
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Sanctions On Russia Fade – Spain’s gas purchases from Russia soared in May, five times more than from the US: {Translation, summary}
– Turnaround in the supply of natural gas in Spain. Last month, Russia became the second supplier of this hydrocarbon to the Spanish gas network with 27.8% of the total, only surpassed by Algeria (28.3%) and five times the United States (5.7%), which since the end of 2021 was the first or second origin of the gas that was consumed in the Iberian Peninsula.
– Gas imports from Russia have grown abruptly with the PSOE-Podemos coalition government led by Pedro Sánchez and Pablo Iglesias. In fact, the current volume until May 2023 already exceeds gas purchases from Russia in 2021 and is more than doubling (+135%) compared to 2022. The increase in LNG trade with Russia is on track to multiply by ten this year compared to the figures for gas arriving in Spain from there in 2018. Source, Spanish: https://www.lainformacion.com/mercados-y-bolsas/espana-disparo-compra-gas-rusia-mayo-cinco-veces-eeuu/2887525/
COSTA DEL SOL
Costa del Sol theme parks finally show recovery from pandemic with strong tourism figures: The return of school excursions to theme parks has been one of the contributing reasons why they are bouncing back, as well as international tourism. “With respect to 2019 our turnover is up five per cent, but what is happening is that operating costs have increased so much that the balance is negative, down three per cent,” marketing director of Bioparc Fuengirola, Marta Pérez, said. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/costa-sol-theme-parks-finally-show-recovery-20230612110904-nt.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Yellow warnings in Malaga, Granada and Almería this Tuesday due to strong waves and winds: {Translation, summary}
– Malaga will be on yellow notice this Tuesday. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated this alert level, which will affect the areas of Sol (which includes the capital) and Guadalhorce. The advisory will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., during which time a west and southwest wind of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour (force 7) is expected with waves of 2 to 3 meters.
– In addition to Malaga, there will also be a yellow warning for coastal phenomena in Granada and Almería from two in the afternoon, with winds from the west and southwest with a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour and force seven, as well as waves of two to three meters high. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/calor-aviso-fuertes-olas-vientos-20230612220004-nt.html
TORROX
Mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina says ‘Our marina will be like the one in Puerto Banús’, plus a new golf course “like a Sotogrande”:
– The acting mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, has spoken about his aim to make Torrox “the Puerto Banús” of the eastern side of the Costa del Sol on La Alameda, the television programme produced by SUR and 101TV.
– During the interview, Medina announced one of his major projects for Torrox: the marina, which he claims will be similar to that of Puerto Banús and says will “an example of sustainability”.
– He also spoke of his plans to build a golf course in the town. “It would be like a Sotogrande for foreigners,” said the mayor. It is linked to luxury housing, hotels and commercial areas, all related to his commitment to “quality tourism”.
– The mayor acknowledged that he had not declared Torrox a tourist town so that on Sundays the large supermarkets cannot open and “people would shop in the local shops”.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/mayor-torrox-oscar-medina-our-marina-will-20230611082616-nt.html
CÁDIZ
Guardia Civil evict campers from Rainbow Family gathering in Benaocaz, Cadiz: More than a hundred Guardia Civil officers from different units were deployed on Thursday last week in the municipality of Benaocaz to evict the group of people from a movement known as the Rainbow Family who have been camped for more than two weeks on a private estate in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema, in the area known as the Nueve Pilas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/guardia-civil-evict-campers-from-rainbow-family-20230609101747-nt.html
EUROPE
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86: Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian former PM who overcame various scandals to hold office four times, has died at 86. He died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. In April, he was treated for a lung infection linked to leukaemia. Berlusconi’s death leaves a “huge void”, Italy’s defence minister said, with a national day of mourning due to take place on Wednesday. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65877241
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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
Useful Links, Info & Numbers
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
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
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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