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Johny Chiu live at The Mambo: Thurs, 5 Oct 20:30
Come see my show “Live & Direct”. I’ll present songs from my new album “Past and Present”. Chiringuito Mambo, Ferrara Laguna Beach, Torrox Costa. FB
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Mayores Senderistas (Older Walkers) Route: This Friday, October 6, the Older Walkers, we’re going on a hike!
Registration: 952 540 294 – 952 549 449
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Leave from the Municipal Centre of Torre del Mar.
Take a look at the route: https://www.relive.cc/view/vLqeJmEDDRv
Essential to be in good physical condition. FB
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Mama Paula Blues Band: Sat, 7 Oct 22:00
The Cazbah, Avenida de Rota, Torrenueva. Tlf 602535710 FB
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Concerts: Saturday 7 October
– On Sat, 7 Oct, 1:45pm The Magic Trio will play at the chiringuito Tropy Caleta de Vélez. Info and reservations: +34 640 19 25 74
– Sat, 7 Oct, 9pm Dana & Gianni & special guests, in concert at Bitácora, Torre del Mar, Paseo Larios 7
Dana, dana10marzo AT gmail D0T com
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Canillas Paseo Del Arte (Canillas De Albaida Art Walk)
Part of Semana Cultural
Thursday 5th -Sunday 8th October
12 -2pm and 5-7pm each day.
The walk around Canillas village displays local artists work and starts at the Salon Cultural or number 1 on the map. Maps of the walk and artists details will be available here and at each artist’s location
Tel +34 642910342 for information
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Malaga Sonora Festival: Sat, 21 Oct from 12noon
Finca Al Limon Ecolodge
Cortijo Tres Leguas Cártama 29580 Málaga
12 Hrs of music, dance, visuals, theater, jam sessions.
€18 adv, €22 door. Info & tix: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-malaga-sonora-12-horas-de-musica-danza-teatro-y-artes-visuales-721534738827
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Feria de Fuengirola: 6-12 Oct. Calle La Noria.
Bands include Maruja Limon, El Contraste, La Esperanza, Coliflor Cu-Cu, Pena Caballista
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Monster Trucks World Tour- Malaga: Sat, 7 Oct
Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena,
The doors open at 18.00 hours and the show will start at 19.30.
Tickets in high tier have a price of 20 euros, while the low tier (‘front stage’) cost 23 euros. Both can be bought through the website of Monster World Tour.
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– 2 single bed bases good quality with metal headboards 190 x 90cms 70€ for both
– Aluminum table with smoke glass table 4 matching chairs Diameter 109 x 73cms Price 110€
– 3 bedside lockers 15€ each 44 x 36 x 62cms
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For Sale, 3 items:
– German Satellite Dish with SKY receiver for all German TV channels (except pay TV) €25
– Lawn Mower Husqvarna 305 Robot Mower – Working area capacity (±20) 600 m². New Price £875. Selling for €200 ONO (or near offer)
– 2x Security lights by Homebase. Floodlight motion sensor (no solar). €10 for the pack of 2
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For Sale: 2 pet transporters/carriers, both IATA approved for flights, both only used once.
– Skudo 5 IATA Pet carrier, dimensions: 79 x 58 x 65 cm, 75 euros
– VARI kennel ultra, dimensions 102 x 69 x 77 cm, 75 euros
I can deliver between Sayalonga, Competa, Torrox and Torre del Mar.
Yolanda / Sayalonga. Tel (+34) 600 79 43 25 or
yodewilde @ gmail.com (without spaces)
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Wanted: Disability scooter to purchase
I am looking to buy a disability scooter for my 83 year old mother. It must be in good condition with a basket and armrests, if you have one that is no longer being used please contact me.
Debbie / Caleta de Velez, 671996194 or debbiegirolami@gmail.com ; Thank you
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Wanted: Seeking used/unwanted sound bar for TV surplus to requirements but in working order. Happy to pay, but not much! Nick, La Herradura
keelsway@yahoo.co.uk
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SPANISH ELECTIONS
Socialist Infighting Puts Sanchez Investiture In Doubt:
{Translation}
– The acting Minister of Education and Vocational Training and PSOE spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, has criticised the words of the former president of Extremadura, the socialist Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra, by asking him for “restraint”, after he stated that approving an amnesty for those involved in the process would be “violating 40 million Spaniards”.
– At a press conference in Huesca, in which Ibarra assessed the meeting held on Wednesday between the leader of the PSOE, Pedro Sánchez, and the leader of Sumar, Yolanda Díaz, Alegría asked the former socialist leader for “restraint when using certain verbs” because in her opinion “they do not contribute anything positive”.
– At an informative breakfast, Ibarra gave his opinion on the possible approval of an amnesty law in exchange for the support of Junts for the investiture of Sánchez and assured that “nobody would think of granting amnesty to a rapist”. “How can it be tolerated that someone violates 40 million Spaniards? Because whoever violates the Constitution is violating me, is violating my vote”, continued the Socialist, who stressed that an amnesty would serve to make Spaniards “more unequal” and would constitute a “betrayal” of PSOE voters.
– On the contrary, Alegría defended the fact that the PSOE is responding to the results of the elections on 23 July because, in her opinion, Spaniards said that they wanted to continue “on this path of progress and growth”. She therefore affirmed that they will listen to all groups, except Vox. (Alegría says this despite the fact that her PSOE LOST that election, the majority voting against their “path of progress” ultra-liberal agenda. -Ed) Source & Photo, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-psoe-pide-contencion-ibarra-afirmar-aprobar-amnistia-violar-40-millones-espanoles-20231004143134.html
ANDALUCIA
The summer of San Miguel will continue until the rains arrive, which already have a date: {Translation, summary}
– The San Miguel summer seems to go beyond a mere extension of summer, given its persistence and intensity. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has reported the continuation of temperatures higher than usual for this time of year. In the words of the agency, through its account on the social network X, “the anticyclonic blockade will persist until early next week, so temperatures are expected to continue significantly above normal for the season and with hardly any rainfall”.
– Estimates are that the rains could appear around 11 or 12 October, aligning with the Pilar festivity. According to the European Centre’s model predictions, a squall is expected to form to the west of Portugal at the beginning of the week. If these forecasts prove to be correct, the Iberian Peninsula would be affected by this front on 10 and 11 October.
– This would result in a climatic transformation, with low temperatures and rainfall predominating. Although the areas most affected would be those on the Atlantic side of the peninsula, the exact magnitude of the phenomenon has yet to be determined. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1373115/el-veranillo-de-san-miguel-seguira-hasta-la-irrupcion-de-las-lluvias-que-ya-tienen-fecha/
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This is the start date for the flu and Covid vaccination campaign in Andalucía:
– Andalucía will begin the usual autumn vaccination campaign next Monday. It will include not only the flu jab, but also the coronavirus one, which will continue to be administered in the coming years, as it has not yet passed into the seasonal phase.
– The regional Minister of Health, Catalina García, announced on Tuesday after the meeting of the governing council of the Junta that the double vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19 will initially vaccinate people in residential centres for the elderly and centres for the disabled; the general population aged 85 and over; and the staff of health and socio-health centres, residences and centres for the disabled. They will be joined by staff in health and social-health centres, nursing homes and disability centres; and children aged 6 to 59 months who attend appointments for jabs on the regular vaccination schedule.
– After the first phase, from 16 October onwards people over 70 years of age, children aged six months and over, adults with risk pathologies, elderly dependents and their professional carers, as well as pregnant women, will be vaccinated.
– The next phase will begin on 30 October. It will be the turn of the over-60s for the double vaccination; other professional groups, such as security forces, farm workers, livestock farmers and veterinarians; and prison staff.
– The last phase will be rolled out from December, when those living in households with persons aged 60 years or older or persons at risk will receive the double vaccination. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/this-the-start-date-for-the-flu-20231004171834-nt.html
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No date in sight for 2022 election promise of free wifi in Andalucía’s public hospitals:
– On the campaign trail at the time, the Junta’s head Juanma Moreno promised that there would be no charge for patients to watch television and that there would be free internet, but there is still no date for the latter. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/date-sight-for-2022-election-promise-free-20231004180439-nt.html
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PTV Telecom customer data in Andalucia, past and present customers, exposed after cyber-attack: {Translation}
– The names of clients, their IBAN numbers or identity documents and credit card number, among other data, may have been leaked.
– This attack has affected more than “100,000 customers across Spain”, with special emphasis on Andalucia, with users in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, among other cities, being exposed.
– The exact scope of the leak is varied. In the statement issued by the operator, it is specified: “As a result of this incident, the security of certain personal information of our customers may have been compromised. Depending on the case, the data affected may be more or less sensitive: name, surname, postal address, telephone number, email address, ID number, date of birth, nationality, IBAN code of current account or credit card number”.
– PTV Telecom has already begun the process of notifying affected individuals by email or SMS. These notifications detail which “exact data has been leaked”. It is crucial to mention that the bank card is one of the most sensitive elements and, if it has been compromised, it will be specified in the customer report.
– The leakage of personal or billing data can lead to potential risks for users. For this reason, the operator offers a series of recommendations, among which the following stand out:
– Do not respond to requests for information from unknown sources. Avoid clicking on links in untrusted emails or messages. Be cautious with transactions or communications received in the coming months. Contact your bank in the event of a compromise of bank details.
– Report any suspicious activity to the police or consult INCIBE (Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad).
– Moreover, it is not only current customers who are affected. “All the affected data comes from the interaction that PTV has or has had with these users as a result of its commercial activity”, suggesting that customers could also be at risk. Source,
Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1373543/los-datos-de-los-clientes-de-ptv-telecom-en-andalucia-quedan-expuestos-tras-un-ciberataque/
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Working calendar in Andalucia 2024: holidays, easter and Christmas: {Translation}
– Andalucia has already approved the working calendar for the year 2024, which will have a total of 12 public holidays, eight of which are national and four regional. In addition to these, there are two more local holidays, which will be freely chosen by each local council. The latter will be announced in the coming weeks, as the municipal councils have not yet determined them.
– The first long weekend of the year will take place on 1 January: New Year’s Day falls on a Monday and is a public holiday throughout the country. However, Epiphany, on 6 January, is marked as a regional holiday in the Andalusian calendar, but falls on a Saturday, so there will be no option for a long weekend.
– The next long weekend will coincide with Easter Week in 2024. Good Friday, 29 March, is a bank holiday. In addition, Andalusians will enjoy Thursday 28th as a public holiday, because of Maundy Thursday. Thus, many will have four consecutive days off. The same happens in December, as Friday 6 is a public holiday – Spanish Constitution Day – and Sunday 8 – Immaculate Conception – is moved to Monday 9. Also, 1 November, All Saints’ Day, is a public holiday and a long weekend.
*These are the public holidays in Andalusia in 2024*
National holidays:
Monday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
Friday, 29 March: Good Friday
Wednesday, 1 May: Workers’ Day
Thursday, 15 August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Saturday, 12 October: Spanish National Holiday
Friday, 1st November: All Saints’ Day
Friday, 6th December: Spanish Constitution Day
Wednesday, 25th December: Christmas Day
Regional holidays:
Saturday, 6 January: Epiphany
Thursday, 28th February: Day of Andalusia
Thursday, 28th March: Maundy Thursday
Monday, 9 December: Immaculate Conception is moved to Sunday, 8 December.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5178320/0/calendario-laboral-andalucia-2024-festivos-puentes-semana-santa-navidad/
TORROX
New Bus Schedule for Fall/Winter:
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NERJA
Nerja tennis club and bar set to close:
– La Raqueta tennis and padel club in Nerja is to close this month and La Raqueta bar, which is located on the premises closed yesterday, Monday 2 October.
– The land is owned by Lual, an estate agent and property development company based in Nerja, which according to sources has been granted permission from the Junta de Andalucía to change the land use from ‘sports facility’ to ‘commercial’ in order to sell it.
– Staff at the tennis club told SUR in English that the club is expected to close on or around 14 October. The staff member added that as far as they were aware there were “no plans at the moment” to relocate the tennis club. Photo: NerjaToday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/popular-nerja-tennis-club-and-bar-close-20231003110947-nt.html
LA HERRADURA
Festival del Mar returns to La Herradura:
– After a three-year break, this Friday and Saturday 6 and 7 October the Festival del Mar returns to La Herradura (Granada province) with a full programme of fun and educational activities connected to the sea, organised by the town’s Amigos del Mar Costa Tropical association.
– The event starts at 5pm on Friday with a round table event at La Herradura’s civic centre.
– The programme for Saturday starts at 10am when people can sign up for a series of activities including kayaking, paddlesurfing and sailing. There’s also a series of workshops on biodiversity, waste and coral as well as face painting. At 2pm participants are invited to share a giant paella and there is a vegetarian option. The event will carry on into the afternoon with a prize-giving ceremony and live music.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/AsociacionAmigosdelMar/
TRAVEL NEWS
Americans Can Continue Travelling to EU Without an ETIAS Travel Authorisation Until Mid-2025: {Translation}
– The European Union was scheduled to launch the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) by 2024, however, sources from the EU have made it clear for SchengenVisaInfo.com that the ETIAS has been postponed for another year, until at least 2025. “…the implementation of the ETIAS has been rescheduled to May 2025, with the possibility of further postponement.” -EU Official
The same has blamed the postponing of the system launch on delays by third parties on the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), another EU border security system which was scheduled to become operational by the end of this year, or early next year. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/americans-can-continue-travelling-to-eu-without-an-etias-travel-authorisation-until-mid-2025/
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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 (suspended until further notice)
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 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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