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March 2024 “Editor’s Holiday”:
DigameXtra will be closed Wednesday, March 14th.
Posts scheduled for this day will appear the following day.

DigameXtra will also be closed for the Easter bridge holiday, Thursday 28 thru Sunday 31 March.

Public Holidays In March: 4 Day bridge holiday weekend from 28 March thru 31 March
28 March, Holy Thursday
29 March, Good Friday
31 March, Easter Sunday
Ref: https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga/nerja/calendario-laboral-2024.html

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Daylight Savings Time: At 02:00 on Sunday, 31 March, clocks will “Spring forward” one hour. Daylight savings time will end 27 Oct. Ref: https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/spain

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What’s On

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DUKES BAR (TORROX COSTA):
This Weeks Sunday Roast: Serving from 13:00-16:00
Main Course 10€, 2 Courses 12.50€, 3 Courses 15€.
Bookings Required!
Menu Changes weekly!
Please Contact us on +34 603 721 258 or message us on Facebook.
BLQ 79, Torrox Costa, nearest BLQ to the bus station. www.dukes.es 

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A presentation by Dr David Watson: Tuesday 12th March 3pm
Dr David Watson discusses chronic pain and alternative treatments for it, he may also be joined by a local GP.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Members 5€ Guests 8€ per person
To be held in the New Life Church, Nerja.
For more information email: info@nlcnerja.com
Directions: Click Here

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Concerts: “La Liebre de Marzo”
X Festival de Música Sacra y Música Antigua
9th, 16th and 23rd March / 12’30 H
Frigiliana / Almáchar / Cómpeta
Performances by Ensemble Spinto
– Frigiliana, Baroque Concert, Sat, 9 March, 12:30
Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua
Free entrance until full capacity
In this concert the Ensemble Spinto will lead the audience with their music through time and space to discover the beauty of the great baroque instrumental forms composed by the most representative composers of the different countries of 18th century Europe: Heandel, Corelli, Purcell, Geminiani, Vivaldi and Bach.
Tel: 690073871 

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El Paso de Riogordo: 29 & 30 March, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, starting at 4:30 p.m.
– The municipality of Riogordo is ready for another performance of El Paso, the re-enactment of the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ, which is performed by some 600 villagers and attracts thousands of visitors. As is tradition, the re-enactment will take place at the El Calvario site, a large open-air esplanade of 8,000 square metres with seating for some 5,000 people.
– The performance takes place in approximately three hours in a natural setting, with four porticoes, a river, a flock of sheep, a bridge, a well and an olive orchard, among other elements and scenery.
– The event is made up of 17 scenes: Sacrifice of Isaac, Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, Sermon on the Mount and election of the apostles, Repentance of Mary Magdalene, Peter is appointed Primate of the Church, Healing of a blind man, Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Jesus bids farewell to his mother, Last Supper, Judas Sells His Master, Prayer in the Garden of Olives and the Arrest, At the Judgment Seat of the Sanhedrin, Peter’s Denials, Repentance and Death of Judas, Trials before Herod and Pilate, Street of Bitterness and Jesus Dies on the Cross.
– Tickets will be available at the box office of El Paso, in El Calvario (Riogordo), on the day of the performance, and can also be purchased through http://www.mientrada.net . Advance tickets can also be purchased at the following points: Riogordo Town Hall, Cerería Zalo (calle Santa María 10, in Málaga), Tienda Nazareno (calle Carretería 2, in Málaga) and at Librería Pasatiempos (calle Blas Infante 32, in Torre del Mar). 

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Nerja’s Days of Contemporary Music, Saturday 9 March. 20.00:
Tickets are free until full capacity is reached. To reserve them, please send an email to: museodenerja@cuevadenerja.es indicating the date and the activity you wish to attend. Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre.
Performers: Orquesta Sinfónica Provincial de Málaga, conductor: José Luis López Antón. Resident composer: Eneko Vadillo. 

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17 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Local & Long-Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
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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.
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The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa: Now opening at 6:30pm.
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 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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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Do you have health or mobility issues?
Would support enable you to remain independent in your own home?
Liz Brown, probably the only nurse registered to practice in Andalucia, to hold the ENB 941 (Specialist qualification in care of the older person) together with her fully insured and police checked home care support team offers one-on-one support and companionship in the comfort of your own home.
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Tel: 951550581 or 692419548
JUBILEE HOUSE – Close Care Unit in Torrox
Contact Liz on: 692 419 548
5 ground floor individual units all en-suite
24-hour care at all stages from the English Nurse Care Team
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DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs & Sales- Torrox Costa (near the bus station): Computers only, Windows / Linux / Mac. No tablets or phones.
I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2017 unless I have been servicing then annually. 
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or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. All work by appointment only, no drop-ins. Appointment hours 2pm-8pm, Sunday thru Thursday. Closed Fridays & Saturdays. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.

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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.
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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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Table. Beautiful large dining table solid pine top with white base & 6 matching chairs (seat cushions not for sale) measurements 180 x 90cms price 275€
– Wall art old cabinet door sanded wood (waxed)with animal print fabric measurements 35 x 98cms 40€
contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
upcycling nerja at gmail dot com 

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For Sale: Chest. Very nice solid wood 3 drawer chest in good condition. H75-W50-D40cms. Item is in Venta Baja, buyer to collect in person €35
Clive, Venta Baja Tel: 643513541
Clive.boughton@btinternet.com 

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For Sale: 2 Tickets for Sunday 10th March day trip to Osuna organised by the Torrox Costa Hub which we unfortunately cannot attend hence the sale of the tickets. Pick up at 7 am at the Torrox Costa bus station and full day in Osuna with a guided tour and free time afterwards and then leaving Osuna at 4.30 pm.
Tickets €40 each. Angie, Torrox. Please call 622119099 or
email: angie j rogers @ gmail . com

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DoctorLaptop Computer Sales

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DIGAMEXTRA DONOR REWARD WEEK: If you are on the 2023-24 holiday fundraiser donor’s list, you will receive a 15% discount off the price of the computers listed below! One week only. Offer ends Sunday, 10 March. Limited to stock on hand. 

High Performance Business Grade Laptop:
Acer Travelmate P215-52, 15.6″ HD display. Brand new & fully upgraded with top-of-the-line Crucial brand RAM & SSDs. Intel i3 10110U processor (2.59GHz base, 4.10GHz turbo!).
12Gb RAM. Two SSD Hard Drives: 256Gb (M2) + 500Gb (SATA)
System: Windows 11 Pro in English. Spanish keyboard. VGA-out, full-size HDMI, ethernet, 3x USB 3.2 and USB-C with DisplayPort compatibility. Business grade construction with reinforced hinges and better materials for long life.
1 year Acer warranty when registered online after purchase. My price, including the 3 major upgrades (added 4Gb RAM+ 500Gb SSD + WIN11Pro), €650.
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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For Sale: New High Performance Mini PCs, 2 Models
– MIPOWCAT (Premium series, with Crucial SSD). Windows 11 Pro {pic on left}
Processor: Intel N95 (up to 3.4GHz, basic GPU)
16GB high speed RAM; Windows 11 Pro
512GB high performance M2 SSD by Crucial*;
Dual-Screen 4k Display; 2x HDMI 2.0; WiFi 5;
Ethernet; BT 4.2; 4x USB 3.0.
Size: 14.1 x 13.9 x 10.4 cm; 710 grams. 
Price €275, factory sealed, with 2 year factory warranty.
– MOREFINE. (Professional series by Mipowcat, with Crucial SSD & RAM) Windows 11 Pro {pic on right}
Processor: Intel N100 (up to 3.40 GHz, premium GPU)
Top of the line Crucial* 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
Top of the line Crucial* 1000GB M.2 NVME SSD
Dual-Screen 4k Display; 2x HDMI 2.0; WiFi 6; Ethernet;
BT 5.2; 4x USB 3
Price, €350, factory sealed, with 2 year factory warranty.
*Crucial is a company specializing in high performance, professional grade, computer components.
*Add a new business quality UK keyboard & mouse (both wired for USB) for €35.
*Now includes FREE set up, update and optimization of Windows 11 for you.
*Sorry, no more display monitors in stock.
Naythan, Torrox Costa. Buyer collects.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

Amnesty clears the first step- the PSOE and its partners approve the unlocking of the amnesty: {Translation, summary}
– The amnesty law resumes its parliamentary process after a sharp brake that has lasted just over a month and has, at times, threatened to torpedo both the adoption of the rule and the legislature itself. This Thursday, Congressional Justice Committee gave the green light to changes to the rule agreed by PSOE, ERC and Junts at the behest of the latter party, and did so with the votes in favor, in addition to those three formations, of Sumar, PNV, EH Bildu and Podemos, while PP and Vox opposed it. The bill, with these amendments, will be debated and voted on next Thursday in Congress and then will pass to the Senate, where it will face the last stage of its parliamentary process.
– The PP’s criticisms, however, were not limited to the way in which the compromise amendment debated on Thursday was presented, copies delivered just minutes before the session began, but focused on its content. PP spokeswoman Gamarra began her very harsh statements by asserting that, while normally governments in a democracy “seek to strengthen” the state, what Pedro Sánchez’s government is doing is laying down “a red carpet for impunity”. “They are unprotecting the state so that [the pro-independence supporters] can commit the crimes again, but now with impunity,” warned the PP spokeswoman, who described the amnesty as an “unjust, immoral and unconstitutional law”.
– “We are facing a corrupt law that is the payment, the transaction, that you have to make to stay in power: what we are talking about is the ambition of a man who wants to stay in power at any price”, Gamarra also said in reference to the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. And the PP spokeswoman did not miss the opportunity to also refer to the Koldo case, which has been surrounding the Executive for some weeks, assuring that the “power” that the PSOE currently enjoys “is inextricably linked to corruption”: both economic, due to the scandal of the masks, and political, because the amnesty means “creating a political caste, a private preserve in which certain politicians can roam without submitting to the law and the courts”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5225217/0/psoe-sus-socios-aprueban-desbloqueo-amnistia-congreso-le-dara-luz-verde-proxima-semana-manera-casi-definitiva/

ANDALUCÍA

The weather in Andalusia- these are the areas where it is likely to rain the most: {Translation, summary}
– Thursday 7 March will be the turning point that will give way to days of continuous rain in most of Spain, including Andalusia. Precipitation (both in the form of rain and snow in some parts of the region) and thunderstorms are expected at least until Monday 11 March.
– Friday 8th will begin with showers and thunderstorms in the north of the province of Cordoba, in Jerez de la Frontera and in the province of Jaén. Throughout the morning, rainfall will also reach Granada, the north of the provinces of Seville and Cordoba, the south of the province of Cadiz and Malaga. From midday, showers and thunderstorms are expected in the provinces of Cordoba and Jaen, as well as in the east of Seville and the south of Cadiz and Malaga municipalities such as Marbella.
– The rains will continue on Saturday 9 March. On this day, rain is expected throughout Andalusia from 00:00 hours, extending through the night until at least the afternoon, when rainfall is expected to cease in the east of Almeria and the western coast of Huelva. From midday, the AEMET predicts thunderstorms over much of Andalusia, the exceptions being in the provinces of Cadiz, Malaga, and east of Granada.
– On Sunday it will rain again in most of the region, with the exception of the province of Almería. On this day storms are also expected in the north of Huelva, Seville and Malaga and in practically the whole of the provinces of Cordoba, Jaen and Granada at different points during the day. On Sunday a yellow alert for wind will also be activated along the entire Andalusian coastline. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/tiempo-Andalucia-zonas-mas-puede-llover_0_1882312160.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga needs to triple quantity of water in its reservoirs across the province to overcome current drought crisis:
– The head of Spain’s state weather agency in the area, Jesús Riesco, has warned, “we are now entering a period in which it is highly improbable that the drought situation can be ended by the summer”.
– In the Axarquía, the hydrological mathematics are very worrying. The large reservoir at La Viñuela now stores 13.4hm³, according to data from the Hidrosur network on Tuesday. To get out of the severe drought situation, the reservoir would have to more than triple its water and exceed the threshold of 41.5 hm³.
– The margin between now and summer is practically non-existent. “From October to February, the good months have passed. March is still a favourable time but we are now entering a period in which it is highly improbable that the drought can be ended by the summer,” the weather expert said.
– The Junta de Andalucía regional government, through the regional ministry of Agriculture, has put out to tender a contract valued at almost 3.5 million euros for the coordination, monitoring and review of the Hydrological Plans and the Drought Plans. The development of the plan is for four years, so administratively there is little confidence in overcoming the current situation in less than four years. This was the case during the 2005 drought, the official settlement of which took place on 5 February 2009, when Malaga and the Guadalhorce exceeded the threshold of 160 cubic hectometres set at the time. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-needs-triple-amount-water-its-reservoirs-20240306151925-nt.html

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Uncertainty about filling pools in Malaga drives up the price of the water delivered by truck: {Translation, summary}
– The College of Farm Managers (CAF) insists on the need to clarify the municipal and regional regulatory tangle and estimates that each pool must be filled at least twice a season due to splash and evaporation.
– On Wednesday CAF received an invoice where the price of tanker truck delivered water has increased 171% in just 7 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/subidas-171-agua-bruta-cubas-inseguridad-llenado-20240306191748-nt.html

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Farmer’s Denounce Lack Of Progress- The Malaga countryside once again takes to the streets to prevent its demands from being forgotten: {Translation, summary}
– On Wednesday, 13 March, these protests will return to the capital. This time, with a demonstration in front of the Subdelegación del Gobierno, on Paseo de Sancha. The intention is to occupy both lanes of traffic. These demonstrations are also planned from 10:00 to 13:00. Both protests have the authorisation of the Subdelegación del Gobierno.
– The rift between the agricultural associations and the Ministry of Agriculture is widening. The first government proposals to put an end to the mobilisations have left the representatives of Asaja, Coag, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-Alimentarias baffled. Baldomero Bellido is the president of Asaja in Malaga, the organisation with the most members in the province. “We are a long way from reaching an agreement,” he told this newspaper in a telephone conversation on Wednesday. It is an assessment that is no different from those made by the other associations. The changes they are calling for should come as a matter of urgency. But negotiations are at a standstill. Bellido admits that farmers and stockbreeders are beginning to feel “tired” after a month of protests and demonstrations. “There is no choice but to tighten up, now is the time,” he adds. To this end, a new calendar of protests has been drawn up in the province, which begins today and will continue on 13 March, with a large rally in front of the Government Subdelegation building in Malaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/campo-malagueno-sale-vez-calle-evitar-olvido-20240306185244-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

Rent Control- These are the municipalities of Malaga that meet the characteristics of the stressed rental areas where rent controls could be implemented: {Translation, summary}
– The purpose of declaring the zones as rent-controlled is to set limits on rental prices. With regard to the characteristics indicated by the government, to be considered as a stressed rental zone, they are the following:
*If the rental price is more than 30% of the average income or average household income in the area.
{Example: If a neighborhood’s households have an average income of €20,000 annual, or €1667 per month, thirty percent of that is €500. So if the majority of the properties in that area have rents higher than €500/mo, then it would meet this test to be classified a stressed rental area, and be eligible to apply for rent controls. -Ed.}
*If the rental price of housing in these areas has increased by 3 percentage points above the CPI in the previous five years in the autonomous community in which it is located.
– In the case of the province of Malaga, there are several municipalities that meet these characteristics. MalagaHoy has made an analysis. Selecting an advert from each of the districts of the city, to find the average price of those offered on a well-known real estate portal, and has made an average of how much it exceeds the average of the range proposed by the Ministry for that flat. The results would indicate a reduction of 500 euros in the price of rent of an average property in the city.
– The list of municipalities in Malaga that have been identified so far as meeting the Government’s criteria, but have yet to apply for rent controls, are as follows:
Benahavís, Marbella, Estepona, Torremolinos, Mijas,
Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Alhaurín de la Torre, Manilva, &
Alhaurín el Grande. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/municipios-Malaga-zona-alquiler-tensionado_0_1880512490.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Body of 44-year-old man found in park:
– A man’s body has been found in a park in Torre del Mar, on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol, early this Thursday morning (7 March). National Police officers have launched an investigation into the 44-year-old’s death after the discovery in the Islas del Sol gardens at about 4am.
– The corpse has been transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine (IML) in Malaga where forensic experts will now carry out an autopsy. According to sources, initial investigations point towards to a natural death, however, investigators are awaiting the results of the autopsy to confirm this. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/body-44yearold-man-found-costa-sol-park-20240307124226-nt.html

EUROPE

European Youths 18-35 Can Now Apply For Work Programs In Canada:
– The program is the result of a work exchange agreement between Finland and Canada. However, it also admits youths from most European countries.
– There are 3 categories:
*Working Holiday, an open work permit that enables them to work anywhere they want in Canada for the purpose of supporting their travel.
*International Co-op (Internship), participants are issued a specific work permit. This permit allows students to work and gain experience in their field of study.
*Young Professionals participants also receive a specific work permit that helps them gain professional work experience relevant to their chosen career path.
– Exceptions apply to youngsters in Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, San Marino, and Switzerland who are eligible for only one or two programmes. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/finns-now-eligible-for-work-travel-programmes-to-canada/

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Transnistria- Will Russia’s next war be in Moldova?:
– On Wednesday, a “congress of deputies of all levels” convened in Tiraspol, Transnistria’s nominal capital, and passed a resolution to ask Russia for protection in the face of “increasing pressure” and the “economic war” unleashed by Moldova. Vadim Krasnoselsky, the “president” of Transnistria and Sheriff’s former head of security, accused the authorities in Chisinau of “genocide” against the people of Transnistria {pic}.
– But what led up to the appeal this time around? Since January 1, companies in Transnistria have had to pay customs duties when exporting goods to Moldova proper. It is part of a catalog of measures the government in Chisinau is applying in an attempt to gain more control over Transnistria. Sandwiched between Ukraine and Moldova, Transnistria has been an uncontrolled hub for illegal trade, smuggling and money laundering for the past 30 years.
– Moldova’s pro-Western head of state, Maia Sandu, who was a civil rights, anti-corruption activist before being elected president, has made every effort since coming to power in 2020 to stop illegal economic dealings with Transnistria. A presidential election and a referendum on the country’s accession to the EU are due to be held this fall. According to Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi, the authorities are “already seeing attempts to destabilize the situation” in the country. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/transnistria-will-russias-next-war-be-in-moldova/a-68418058

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Cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments and more, U.S. lab reports:
– High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Target’s Up & Up and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil, said independent U.S. laboratory Valisure. Benzene was also detected in Proactiv, PanOxyl and Equate Beauty acne cream among others. Benzene could form at “unacceptably high levels” in both prescription and over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products, Valisure said.
– Valisure’s tests showed some products could form more than 800 times the conditionally restricted FDA concentration limit for benzene. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cancer-causing-chemical-found-some-acne-treatments-us-lab-reports-2024-03-06/ 

SPORTS

Tennis News- Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, ‘not ready’ to compete at highest level:
– Rafa Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match, saying he is not “ready to play at the highest level”. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has said he expects to retire after the 2024 season, returned to competition in Brisbane in January after almost a year sidelined with a hip flexor injury, but had to miss the Australian Open with another muscle tear.
– He lost to Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition event in Las Vegas last Sunday and appeared ready to compete for a fourth title in the California desert.
– “It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament,” the 22-times Grand Slam champion said in a statement.
– Nadal will now turn his attention to his favourite surface clay with an eye toward a record-extending 15th French Open title and a second Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, where tennis will be contested at Roland Garros. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-withdraws-indian-wells-2024-03-07/ 

TRAVEL NEWS

Easter Travel Train Deals: {DigameXtra}
– All of the major train services have special Easter travel deals. Discounted tickets are available for all major locations throughout Spain for travel from March 24 to March 31. Compare prices to get the best deals from: Ouigo, Iryo and Renfe’s Avlo.

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Cornerstone International Church, Torre del Mar:
Tel: +34.634.540.519 email: RomyAndalucia@Gmail.com
Torre del Mar – Sunday Service @ 11:30 am
www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com
Calle Solera 2, Local 2, Torre del Mar – Across the Street from the Torre del Mar Bus Station.

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Pets For Adoption

Axarquia Animal Rescue: A Voluntary Charity, Non-profit Organisation
CIF G93245116 / Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
-These 3 bundles of joy are part of a litter that were found tied in a bin liner at only a few days old. Born on 24th January and are all available for adoption at 8 weeks of age within Spain. They are Mastin, or Mastin mix, and will be big dogs – the biggest is over 6 kg at only 5 weeks old! All happy, healthy pups, that just need homes of their own.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport and 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, papers and have been neutered. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats. 

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

2024 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
Algarrobo 
Competa 
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Torrox 
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For other towns in Malaga Province, visit this website, click your town, then look for the post named “Calendario Laboral de ‘Your Town‘ 2024 “, click that to see calendar.
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html

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 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/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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