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Until further notice, please get your submissions in early, before 3pm, if you want to be sure they appear in the next day’s issue. Due to illness, I am currently building the daily issues in the late morning and early afternoon. My discomfort grows as the day progresses, so I must get new issues done much earlier than normal to ensure I am able to complete them. Your cooperation is appreciated. -Ed.

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Bar Nina- Torrox Costa: This Weekend
We have a GREAT performance for you this weekend:
-Friday 24 May. Doors open at 4pm.
Come and hang out on our sunny terrace and listen to good old music from the 70s/80s/90s and Chill Out Music. We have good Dutch Snacks! Croquette, Frikandel, Cheese Soufflé, Meatballs etc. Try it! You can also play pool here.
-Saturday 25 May. Doors open at 4pm, live music at 9pm.
A spectacular JAM SESSION with these four wonderful musicians: Marcel- drums; Johnny- guitar; Ken- sax; René- bass. Come and don’t miss this! 
Bar Nina, AV. Europa, Blq 80, 29793 Torrox Costa
(Formerly Bea’s Postamt Bar)
Facebook: Bar Nina Torrox Costa
Instagram: bar_nina_torrox_costa
E-Mail: barninatorroxcosta@gmail.com

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80s & 90s Party- Benajarafe: Sat, 25 May, 8pm till 2am
The party will start at 20.00 hours, to escape the hottest hours of the day, and will be held in the courtyard of the church of Benajarafe. There will be a bingo, which will be entertained and presented by Bosco Vida. The highlight will be the karaoke competition, with a prize for the best performance. For this, we recommend that participants come with the lyrics of a hit song from the 80s or 90s on their mobile phone. It will be a very fun event and we are sure that many of the locals will have a lot of talent. Finally, we will have the best music of the era with DJ Kini at the controls. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/benajarafe-celebra-este-sabado-una-nueva-party-con-musica-de-los-anos-80-y-90/ 

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XII White Night of Nerja: Saturday 25 May
– Most activities center around the Plaza de Las Cofradías, next to the Hermitage, with quick painting demonstrations by Aneda and the Children’s Painting Studio. Amapola y Perdigón, Susana Rico and the magician Pedro Romón will also perform.
– At the Nerja Museum, admission will be free throughout the day and a restored document about the Hermitage will be presented and a video about it will be projected.
– In the afternoon, on the Balcón de Europa, the classical music quintet Laucamm will perform and there will be a reading of poems by The Adventure of Writing.
Likewise, the Foto Club Nerja Association has organized the I Mobile Photography Contest, whose theme will be White Night 2024.
– At the Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, the Rondalla Sierra Almijara will perform starting at 9:30 p.m.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-ermita-de-nuestra-senora-de-las-angustias-xii-noche-en-blanco-de-nerja-2024/

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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.
18 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Man & Van, Local & Long Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 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.
This and a current Operators licence are a legal requirement.
Our International Operators Licence No UKGB / OG2043664
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
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Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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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 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. COE Malaga reg. 17425
HOME CARE/NURSE SUPPORT
Palliative care / Companionship / Health monitoring English Nurse / Hospital sitting / Respite at home / 24 hr live in care / Housekeeping / Correspondence & Communication / Medication collection & dispensing systems / Dressing, bathing & daily hygiene / Shopping & meal preparation / Fast response Falls Team / Provision of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and hoists
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
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
Main language- English / Extensive sea views / Wheelchair accessible / Garden / Home cooking / Wifi / Air conditioning / Visiting physiotherapist, hairdresser, chiropodist and nutritionist
And we welcome guests for the day. We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted

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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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MOONETTE – Sign up NOW to receive a 20% off code, skincare tips and exclusive offers. Simply click the website link here or below and scroll down to the signup box to subscribe, and receive the discount code in your inbox.
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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonetteSkincareShop
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
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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 friend/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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Great Deals From Upcycling Nerja:
– Stunning preloved Spanish castillan dresser Solid Natural wood ( waxed ) Beige color Measurements 100 x 40 x 173cms Price 280€
– Castillan style hallway unit Natural wood ( waxed ) Beige color Measurements 76 x 24.50 x 73.50cms Price 125€
– Storage bench Natural wood ( waxed ) Beige color New padded seat cushion ( stunning fabric ) Measurements 111 x 49 x 97cms Price 160€
Contact Jackie, Nerja 672170429
upcycling nerja at gmail dot com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– TV stand, black glass, 3 shelves, perfect condition. 25€
– Complete fondue set in perfect condition. 25€ ono
Both items buyer collects or deliver locally
Karen, Nerja. Email: kyoung2016@icloud.com 

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For Sale: Daybed, small cushions included 60 euro; backing cushion sold separately as brand new 50 or complete for 100 euro; buyer collects.
email: leoelliegeorge3@gmail.com or phone 604139047. Edel, Torrox 

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For Sale: New High Performance Computer System
– Powerful Mini PC- “Morefine”. Professional series by Mipowcat, with pro-grade Crucial SSD (1000Gb SSD) & Crucial RAM (16Gb). Windows 11 Pro (UK).
Processor: Intel N100 (<3.40 GHz)
Dual-Screen 4k Display; 2x HDMI 2.0; WiFi 6; Ethernet; BT 5.2; 4x USB 3
– Premium Philips extra-large 24 inch FHD display with built-in speakers-
Philips 241V8LA. Full HD, 75Hz, 4ms, Speakers, Low Blue Mode, 1920×1080, 250 cd/m, VGA & HDMI, HDMI cable.
– Business quality Logitech UK keyboard and HP Mouse.
Tired of squinting at small text on your 15.6 inch laptop screen? Want to watch HD 1080p video streams without buffering (requires fiber or 5G internet)? Want to open multiple windows on the same screen, side by side or 4 square? Want to see larger faces in your group video-chats? Tired of your old tower PC taking up space? Need a lot of data capacity to hold your media collections? Then this system is for you!
€500 cash. Buyer collects. Windows will be fully installed, set up, updated, and ready to use.
I will demonstrate the system for you at pickup. You will be able to try it out, see the connections, and take photos so you have no problems setting it up when you get home. And if you are new to Windows 11, I’ll show you a few changes from Windows 10 you need to be aware of.
Naythan, Torrox Costa
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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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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TV Repair: I am looking for recommendations for a person/company to fix a Sony Bravia television set in Nerja. Please email:
kevinswaine2004 at yahoo dot co dot uk
Thank you, Kevin in Nerja

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News & Articles

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EUROPE

Europe’s battered Green movement tries to salvage climate agenda:
– Polls suggest Greens will perform worse than any other political grouping in June’s EU election, which will form the next 720-member European Parliament. They look set to lose nearly a third of their current 72 EU lawmakers.
“It was of course a great feeling in 2019. People all loved us and the climate was the number one topic,” Green EU lawmaker Anna Cavazzini told Reuters. “That’s a little different now, of course. Overall, I would say there is a bit of a social backlash against climate protection.”
– Fewer Greens in the next European Parliament will affect EU climate policy for the next five years, as the bloc’s “Green Deal” moves into a politically sensitive phase in which the economic impact of Green goals will become more visible. “The elections will be about the future of the Green Deal,” said Bas Eickhout, the Dutch EU lawmaker co-leading the Greens into the EU election.
– Analysts and EU lawmakers from across the political spectrum attribute the Greens’ expected decline to factors ranging from voters’ reaction to a cost of living crisis, anxiety over issues like migration – which has boosted support for far-right parties – and anger over unpopular moves by Green politicians in national governments.
“The big topics now are competitiveness, security, social issues, immigration, and these are topics on which the Greens struggle a little bit more,” said Davide Ferrari, head of research at research platform EU Matrix. In an Ipsos poll of 26,000 Europeans published in March by Euronews, respondents ranked climate change as only the sixth priority issue for the EU to tackle – behind inflation, illegal immigration and unemployment. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europes-battered-green-movement-tries-salvage-climate-agenda-2024-05-23/ 

UK

Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4:
– British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday for July 4, saying Britons would be able to choose their future in a vote his Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power.
Ending months of speculation as to when he would call a new vote, Sunak, 44, stood outside his Downing Street office in pouring rain and called the election several months earlier than expected – a risky strategy with his party far behind Labour in the opinion polls. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/rishi-sunak-calls-uk-national-election-july-4-2024-05-22/ 

SPORTS

Football News- Lookman nets hat-trick as Atalanta stun Leverkusen in Europa League final:
– Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday to win just the second major trophy in their 117-year history and end the German champions’ remarkable unbeaten streak.
– Lookman, who struggled to establish himself in the English Premier League with Everton, Fulham and Leicester City before reviving his career in Italy under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, struck twice inside the first 26 minutes before sealing the win 15 minutes from fulltime. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/lookman-hat-trick-hands-atalanta-europa-league-title-2024-05-22/

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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

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
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily. 
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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