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TODAY IS:
*NAYTHAN’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY AS DIGAMEXTRA EDITOR
That’s 1,838 Issues, average 306 issues annually.
*NAYTHAN’S 12TH ANNIVERSARY AS
DIGAME-TORROX-BLOG>DIGAMEXTRA WEBMASTER
– As of today Naythan has been working daily on Digame-Torrox Blog/DigameXtra as website builder, tech support & proofreader for 12 YEARS!
– Yes, that’s correct. Carol, the Digame-Torrox Blog website Editor (2009/2010 – 2014) previous to Jane (2014 – April 2018), asked Naythan in early 2012 to join the Digame team and rebuild the Digame-Torrox Blog website that had become obsolete and was not functioning correctly. From that point on Naythan assumed daily duties as tech support and proofreader. Jane had me build a new website and changed the name to DigameXtra.com in 2015.
– Jane retired April 9th, 2018, her final issue was #909 (2 April, 2018). Naythan took over as Editor from issue #910 (10 April, 2018). This is issue #2748. Thanks to all the loyal DigameXtra supporters and sponsors for helping make this daily newsletter possible. In addition, I’d like to thank the following past and present contributors to the DigameXtra Project: Jane & Brian Kirk, Carol, Sue, Sandy, Ingeborg, Tango Tony (RIP), Marty & Viv (RIP), Brian (Torrox), Michelle (Torre del Mar) and all members of the “3% Club”. Please continue to share DigameXtra with your personal contacts, all new arrivals and refer your business contacts for the most effective English language publicity in southern Andalucia. -Naythan, Editor
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Note regarding event info- some Andalucian gov’t websites are blocking VPN users:
The official Frigiliana info website, [https://frigiliana.es/], is blocking VPN users. They are now refusing to provide a public service your taxes pay for, if you are security conscious and use a VPN. Same goes for the Junta de Andalucia website. This is unconscionable behavior in my opinion. In 2024, it is possible for websites to be secure and protect themselves without the need to block residents who opt to use VPNs. If Malaga province is supposed to be becoming a major modern European tech/data center these practices must come to an end. -Ed.
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Concert- The Promúsica Choir: Fri, 12 Apr, 7pm. €10
Sala Joaquín Eléjar, C/ San Juan Bosco 79, Málaga
Concert with religious pieces from the most classical repertoire, moving on to more modern works and other works related to the seventh art, cinema. The musical journey will range from Mozart and Handel to The Lord of the Rings, among others.
PROGRAMME
Benedicat vobis, Handel
Dona nobis pacem, Mozart
Sanctus. Requiem, Fauré
Glorificamus te, J. Estes
Halleluyah, L. Cohen
Exultate Justi, J. Williams
In dreams, H. Shore
Vois sur ton chemin, B. Coulais
Why we sing, G. Gilpin
Info & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/concierto-de-la-coral-promusica/
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Fiesta de la Primavera- Frigiliana: Sat, 13 Apr 6:30pm
Parque de Andalucia. Info & tix: https://mmalaga.es/agenda/fiesta-primavera-frigiliana/
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The Magic Trio in concert: Saturday 13 April, 8pm
Al Alba Bio-Gastrobodega, Torrox Costa
Dana Andrews, Gianni Piras, Aki Riihimäki. Gypsy jazz, blues, soul and everything in between.
C/Estepona 1, Torrox Costa. On the Paseo Maritimo, near the playground
info/booking 628009560. Don’t miss it.
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Bee Gees Tribute Band Show: Fri, 19 Apr, 8pm
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center
Very successful audiovisual musical show with seven musicians on stage in rigorous live performance.
Info & tix: https://mientrada.janto.es/espectaculo/tributo-a-bee-gees/NERJABEEGEES/venue=CCNERJA
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Flamenco In Progress, Típtico nº 2: Estévez & Paños
Sun, 21 Apr 8pm
Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox. €10
Info & tix: https://mientrada.janto.es/espectaculo/tiptico-n%C2%BA-2/TRXESTEVEZYPANOS/venue=TORROX
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Concierto de Primavera, with Orq. Cámara Mediterránea:
(Spring Concert, with Mediterranean Chamber Orchestra)
Sunday, 21 Apr, 7pm
Casa de Cultura, Puerta de Granada 19, Almunecar
Info & tix: https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/concierto-de-primavera-orq-camara-mediterranea
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For Sale, 3 items:
– ladies skies, atomic, 159, good condition – 100€
– ladies’ ski boots, salomon, size 27.5 (shoe size 41), very good condition – 120€
– 2 pairs of cross country skies 2m & 1.90m length – 50€/each
Jutta, San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja. Email: joreg99@gmail.com ; mobile 681080533
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Halogen cooker with 2 cookbooks Huasheng Electrical Industrial Co. Ltd N/40016788 HO5RR-F 300/500v Q03428 used but in good condition 20€
– Bethren Electric Grille model BGV002 220-240v 1800 watts used but in good condition £15
– 2 table top food warmers (like you get in Chinese restaurants) used but in good condition 10€
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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SPAIN
Constitutional Court suspends Catalan parliament’s popular initiative calling for independence: {Translation}
– The Plenary of the Constitutional Court (TC) on Tuesday unanimously accepted the challenge to the popular legislative initiative (ILP) being debated in the Catalan Parliament, which calls for the declaration of Catalonia’s independence. Having been appealed by the government, the body of guarantees has proceeded to the suspension of the initiative. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5234503/0/constitucional-suspende-iniciativa-popular-parlamento-catalan-que-defiende-independencia/
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‘Empty Spain’ is for sale and it is now possible to buy abandoned towns for under €80,000, one is free!: {Translation, summary}
– Village in La Coruña. In La Coruña you can buy a village with 8 houses on a 4,500 square meter property located almost an hour from the city. Its price is 89,000 euros. The houses need a complete renovation, but if you clear the weeds, you can see the sea.
– Village in Lugo. The six buildings in this Lugo village with 13,000 square meters of meadow and farmland are for sale. In addition, it has its own spring and fountain. According to the real estate agency, only three houses remain pending renovation. The town can be yours for 73,000 euros.
– Farmhouse in Almería. This village has 4 buildings, one of which is ready to move into, and a garage. The garden also requires urgent renovation. Its price is 65,000 euros.
– Village in La Rioja. The town is completely abandoned and in a ruinous state, except for small buildings that maintain the structure such as the church tower. This town with three streets has 9 plots and 3 rural properties and is sold for 49,000 euros. Of course, it does not have electric light.
– Village in the Ribeira Sacra. This 4,000 square meter estate located in the spectacular Galician Ribeira Sacra, has four stone buildings from the 18th century and is sold for 39,500 euros. Of course, it must be completely rehabilitated.
– This rural complex is located in Orense. It has two two-story townhouses already restored and also four other houses pending repair and two other structures that would serve as a garage. It also includes an old bread oven. All of this is sold for 59,000 euros.
– Village in Orense, FREE. This village in Orense is given away free of charge in exchange for its rehabilitation. The town has 12 homes and a total of 15,000 square meters. It also has important remains of stone houses, fountains and bridges. The problem is that it is in a total state of abandonment.
AXARQUÍA
La Axarquía recovers a supply of 200 litres of water per inhabitant per day after the latest rains, although restrictions will continue: {Translation, summary}
– La Axarquía will recover this week a supply of 200 litres of water per inhabitant per day after the latest rains, compared to the 160 litres stipulated until now. The region, however, will continue with the suspension of agricultural irrigation under the Guaro Plan. In addition, it will stop receiving water from the city of Málaga. However, there will be a greater volume of reclaimed water for irrigation in the region, as agreed by the Drought Management Commission. The La Viñuela reservoir is still far from the exit of the severe drought threshold, set at 41.5 cubic hectometres. This means that there is no guaranteed water for more than a year and that cuts and restrictions will continue. As of this Tuesday 9th April the dam has 29.91 cubic hectometres, which is 18.20% of its total capacity.
– The Commission has evaluated the contributions that the latest rains and runoff have left in the province’s reservoirs, with 30 hm³ of new water, bringing the reservoir water capacity to 30.01%.
– The latest rainfall has allowed the area of Granada to move to a situation of normality, so that the Commission has approved the withdrawal of the 5% savings measure that applied to the region of the Costa Tropical; and in the Levante Almeriense the 200 litres per person per day are maintained.
– With regard to irrigation, the Committee has agreed to apply an increase of up to 6 hm³ to the irrigable area of the Guadalhorce region of Malaga, and 4 hm³ to the Campo de Gibraltar. For its part, in the region of La Axarquia there will be an increase in reclaimed water that farmers can use to irrigate their crops due to the increase in supply contributions.
– Finally, the Commission explained that these measures will be reviewed again in June, in accordance with the Drought Plans themselves. There has been no new express communication on the filling of swimming pools or the opening of beach showers. Hotel, campsite, sports, sanitary and public pools will be able to open their pools. The rest is the decision of each town council with the guideline of 200 litres. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-axarquia-recupera-un-abastecimiento-de-200-litros-de-agua-por-habitante-y-dia-tras-las-ultimas-lluvias-aunque-seguiran-las-restricciones/
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
‘Sabor a Málaga’ Fair will return to Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– To be held Friday the 12th to Sunday the 14th April, on Canalejas Street in Veleña. The Fair’s hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
– Sunday with feature a magic performance by the magician Luigi, in the middle of Canalejas Street, at 12:00 p.m.
– A programme of parallel activities includes live cooking demonstrations, tastings and workshops, but also musical performances and performances by the choirs and dance groups of Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-feria-sabor-a-malaga-regresara-a-velez-malaga-tras-mas-de-un-decada-para-apostar-por-los-productos-de-la-tierra/
SPORTS
Football News- Ministry of the Interior activates “all its early warning and protection systems” in the face of the threat from the Islamic State against Champions League football matches with Spanish teams: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of the Interior recalled this Tuesday that it has activated “all its early warning and protection systems” in the face of the threat from the Islamic State (ISIS or Daesh) against Champions League football matches with Spanish teams, so fans and citizens can carry out their daily activities “with peace of mind.”
– Interior has reacted in this way after the jihadist group Islamic State threatened in recent hours to carry out terrorist attacks during the first leg matches of the quarterfinals of the Champions League, which will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu, in the Cívitas Metropolitan, in the Emirates Stadium and in Paris at the Parc des Princes. In the last few hours, the Islamic State has published several images through related media such as the Al Azaim Foundation and Sarh al Jilafa, one of them with the legend ‘Kill them all’, in which you can see a man with his face covered up carrying a rifle and the name of all the stadiums where ‘Champions’ matches are being played this week. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-interior-llama-tranquilidad-porque-existen-medidas-antiterroristas-amenaza-isis-partidos-champions-20240409105156.html
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2024 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
Algarrobo
Competa
Malaga
Nerja
Rincon
Torrox
Velez-Málaga
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, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
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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