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Bar Nina- Torrox Costa:
Come and relax on our terrace with a nice cold beer and good music. We have a lot of Delicious Dutch Snacks. Open at 4pm.
We have a new pool table!
Bar Nina, AV. Europa, Blq 80, 29793 Torrox Costa (Formerly Bea’s Postamt Bar)
Facebook: Bar Nina Torrox Costa
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E-Mail: barninatorroxcosta@gmail.com 

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El Día de la Trilla de Sedella (Threshing Day in Sedella):
Sunday, 30 June, from 11:30am.
Sedella pays homage to agricultural work, and therefore pays tribute to all the generations who have earned their living working in the fields.
In addition, music and gastronomy also play a predominant role. There will be bands and tastings of typical Axarquia products such as goat, ensaladilla cateta or gazpacho. 

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Almunecar’s Eco Market: Sunday, 30 June, 10am-2pm
Plaza Marruecos 

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Nerja’s Reggaeton Beach Festival (RBF) 2024: 6-7 July
With international artists such as Anuel AA, Justin Quiles, Bryant Myers, Tiago PZK, El Alfa, Tainy, Lenny Tavarez, Nio García, Álvaro Díaz and Brray. It will be held Sat & Sun, 6 & 7 July, at El Playazo beach, 4pm-midnight. 

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Triana’s VII Perseid Meteor Shower Night Route: Sat, August 10
– The route is of medium-high level and with a distance of 12 kilometers (round trip).
– The start of the route is from the Café-Teatro de Triana. Then we pass through agricultural roads surrounded by avocado and mango trees where we will see the Buddhist Stupa of Kalachakra, then we arrive at La Torre de La Atalaya, one of the highest points in the surroundings and without light pollution. The amateur astronomer Carlos Castro will give an astronomical talk and interpretation of the Milky Way. Once his talk is over, we will witness the star shower and make wishes. You have to be in good physical shape and bring food.
– This route also promotes La Axarquía with typical products and at the end of the activity there will be a series of raffles related to the region and its gastronomy with the collaboration of various companies and municipalities. At the end of the route, there will be an aperitif prepared by Roberto Soler, from Sabores Torre del Mar. In addition, the proceeds from the registration fees will be donated to a different association each year. It should be remembered that the registration fee is 7 euros, of which 5 euros will go to the association and 2 euros will go towards organisational costs. There will also be a reception area for those residents who want to collaborate with the association and do not complete the route.
– To register, send a WhatsApp message to Triana Corazón de La Axarquía on their social media: FB or Instagram. Source: https://www.velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=noticias&id=7429 

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Free Concert- Nerja Music Band: Sunday, June 30, starting at 8:30pm in the gardens of the Nerja Parador, to celebrate the arrival of summer. 

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Street Music Day- Dúrcal: Sat, 29 June
30 bands of musical styles ranging from ‘reggae’ to ‘house’ will turn the municipality’s everyday spaces into stages.
Some of the groups that will be present are Alamedadosoulna, Sonido Vegetal, Throes+ The Shine, Terral, Venus de Vinilo, Tres Cuatreros, Lobo, Leo Ramone and the Friends of Music Band.
To the musical proposals of the eleventh edition there will be added workshops, children’s activities, a craft market, a popular paella, ‘food trucks’ and, in addition, there will be a play center throughout the day. Video Link

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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
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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
Main language- English / Extensive sea views / Wheelchair accessible / Garden / Home cooking / Wifi / Air conditioning / Visiting physiotherapist, hairdresser, chiropodist and nutritionist
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– 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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For Sale, 2 items: Both made in the Sahara desert in Morocco
– Wash basin hand carved from a block of fossil stone and polished. Contains Ammonite & Orthocera fossils which were prehistoric squid/nautilus marine creatures. It is a countertop sink pre-drilled and ready for installation.
Round: 42cm. Height: 13.5cm. Approx Weight : 20–30 kg.
€360.
– Surface/Table Top. A fossilized surface also represents prehistoric material. The sedimentary rock in which these fossils are encased has metamorphosed into a marble that has been cut and then polished. This can be placed on a base as a table, or installed as a surface. Long: 90cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 2.5 cm. Approx Weight: 20-30 kg. €400
Both are new, with a few light scratches. €700 for both.
Tracey, Vélez-Málaga. Tel/Whatsapp 652281141
traceywebb 060 at gmail dot com
Collection point Restaurante El Cruce or La Palma Garden Centre. 

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For Sale: Small fridge, by NAIKO as new 50 euro call 667880375 Nerja. Dorothy 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Antique octagonal wall plate commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. Wall hanger included. 30 euro.
– 2 x antique tumblers commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary by Thomas Sutton of Stockport. 25 euro for the two.
– Royal Doulton ‘Autumn Breezes’ figurine 9 euro.
Brenda, Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo). WhatsApp 711003687
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com ; Photos sent on request.

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SPAIN

Congress supports lowering the voting age to 16 and calls on the Government to prepare a reform in one year: {Translation, summary}
– The Children and Youth Commission of Congress approved this Thursday an initiative by Sumar agreed with the PSOE to study this year a reform of the electoral law that would allow the minimum voting age to be lowered to 16 years. The idea has been supported by Bildu and CC, while PP and Vox have voted against. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia…

ANDALUCÍA

Consumer Affairs wants to investigate unlicensed holiday flats together with local councils, issue violators fines up to €100,000: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 has proposed to local councils that they join the investigations launched by the department headed by Pablo Bustinduy to detect tourist homes operating on rental platforms without a licence, a fraudulent and unfair practice that can lead to a sanction. In a statement, the ministry recalls that in early June it launched an investigation against such fraud to detect tourist flats that do not have a licence to operate as accommodation, a proposal that has now been sent to the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) so that the cities can take up the baton.
– This action comes after Consumer Affairs sent requests to tourist rental websites to obtain information on which properties are committing this infringement, “investigations that could now be intensified with the information that the municipalities can provide”, he clarifies. “The Consumer Affairs Department places its powers at the disposal of the town councils to work together to identify dwellings that are not authorised to operate as tourist accommodation”, it points out in the note.
– The Directorate General for Consumer Affairs recalls that it has the power to impose penalties since 2022 and that it will study the possibility of opening disciplinary proceedings for these practices which, according to the legal precept, can be classified as serious infringements with fines of up to 100,000 euros, an amount that could be exceeded to reach between four and six times the illicit benefit obtained.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1699601/consumo-quiere-investigar-junto-con-los-ayuntamientos-los-pisos-turisticos-sin-licencia/

COSTA DEL SOL

Man arrested in connection with 25 luxury property burglaries:
– A man has been arrested and a woman investigated for their alleged role in 25 burglaries of luxury homes in Mijas and Marbella. Guardia Civil officers launched their investigation following a spate of thefts from luxury homes on the Costa del Sol, where they found 19 were committed in the town of Mijas and six in the municipality of Marbella.
– According to the police force, the suspects allegedly cased out the houses and targeted those which were used by their owners as second homes. They then allegedly burgled the properties when the property owners were away and stole jewellery and money.
– The alleged suspect was located and a search was carried out in a house in Mijas where various items of jewellery from different burglaries and 14,695 euros in cash were discovered. Tools, clothes and a motorbike used by the alleged perpetrator to commit the robberies were also seized by police officers. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/operation-cabestro-one-arrested-for-robberies-luxury-20240626123222-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

‘Dana’ brings thunderstorms and welcome rain to Malaga and the Costa del Sol:
– The widely forecast storm was already showing signs of its potential when it could be seen off the coast of Costa del Sol at around 11pm last night (Wed). Barely two hours later it was over Malaga, where the ‘Dana’ (high level depression) weather system left a night of heavy rain {pic}.
– The lightning, thunder and downpour were at their most intense in the city between 2.00 and 3.00am this morning, and continued until at least until 6.00am in various parts of Malaga, although for the moment there have been no reports of any incidents in the province.
– In terms of accumulated rainfall, the point that received the highest amount was Antequera with a not inconsiderable 18mm, El Torcal followed with 12mm, which also gave a much-need relief for crops and livestock in the Vega de Antequera, according to the automated data from the Junta de Andalucía’s Hidrosur network. Photo: Nany Lavado/SUR. Full article with more pics: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/photos-and-videos-dana-brings-thunderstorms-and-20240627100248-nt.html 

MALAGA CITY

Adelante Andalucía calls for the end of tourist apartments in Malaga: {Translation}
– With the slogan ‘Andalusia is not for sale, Andalusia defends itself’, Luis Rodrigo, spokesman for Adelante Andalucía in Málaga, has presented a campaign in which, among other issues, he defends “the extinction of tourist flats”. Precisely a holiday rental property has been the place chosen to unveil this initiative with which he says “we want to put on the table a series of problems that we associate with the current tourism model and the proposals that we from Adelante Andalucía bring to reverse it, both in the short term and to a change of coexistence tourism without the current aggressive features”.
– Among the measures included in this roadmap is the need to stand up to the dynamics generated by tourist housing. “We have to take a stand. One of our proposals is the limitation of tourist housing, which in Malaga means the extinction of all tourist licenses”, he warns to expose that “a house is not a market good with which to make profit but a human right, so we support the extinction of tourist housing and we are against speculation associated with tourism while there are people who can not pay rent or buy a house”.
– In addition, he vindicates the proposal of the tourist tax that Adelante Andalucía presented in the Andalusian Parliament and that the government of Moreno Bonilla paralysed. “Asking for a tourist tax is the minimum, there is much more that can be done. With 33 million tourists a year, a tourist tax is something indispensable, something that is already being done in all European cities”. Rodrigo also shows his support for “the Malaga Tenants’ Union and the social movements and associations that are organising the call on Saturday 29J for housing”. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/turismo/adelante-andalucia-pide-fin-pisos-turisticos-malaga-20240627121512-nt.html

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Jihadist tiktoker arrested in Malaga anti-terrorism raid promoted suicide attacks and the Moscow massacre: {Translation, summary}
– He spread the most radical doctrine of the Islamic State to gain followers of the holy war from Malaga. Last Monday he was arrested in the San Andrés neighbourhood for his involvement in terrorist offences. The Guardia Civil accuses him of intense activity through social networks, creating and disseminating jihadist content and Islamic State (Daesh) propaganda encouraging massacres such as the one in Moscow. These were taken from Daesh’s official propaganda, reaching several thousand followers through the internet with his slogans.
– The type of terrorist content he disseminated was varied. On the one hand, it spread files of well-known ideological and dogmatic figures virally on the web, such as Abu Ali al-Anbari, who played an important role in the organisation’s military structure, having served as emir of the Department of Soldiers and appointed deputy to leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. He also promoted content inciting violence, such as Daesh suicide bombings in conflict zones and the terrorist attacks on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, which left more than 140 people dead and hundreds injured. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/malaga/tiktoker-yihadista-malaga-promocionaba-atentados-suicidas-masacre-20240627131731-nts.html 

TORRE DEL MAR

The free Wi-Fi service is expanded on the beaches of Torre del Mar and Benajarafe: {Translation, summary}
– Regarding the wifi zones, councillor Atencia indicated that “we have improved the service by extending it to the Benajarafe beach, in the old station; and maintaining the areas of Torre del Mar that we already had, such as the beach library, the central lifeguard post, the area in front of the sports courts and the new Senior beach. We would like to remind you that the wifi is only for the beach area and not the promenade”. {Yeah, good luck with that. -Ed.}
– The mayor assured that “our main objective has been to provide a ‘fluid’ and accessible connection to citizens, for this we will simply connect to wifi network ‘Playa Wifi Torre del Mar’. A welcome portal will ask us to accept the conditions of use (which initially have been limited to a connection margin of 2 hours per day per user)”.
– The hours of operation will be from 09:00 to 21:00 hours in the months of July, August and September, and from 09:00 to 14:00 hours the rest of the year. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/se-amplia-el-servicio-de-wifi-gratuito-en-las-playas-de-torre-del-mar-y-benajarafe/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria town hall is working with Malaga’s veterinary association for the implementation of a trap, neuter and release programme:
– The mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, and the president of Malaga’s official veterinary association, Juan Antonio de Luque, have signed a collaboration agreement for the implementation of the integrated management of a trap, neuter and release (TNR) programme in the town.
– The councillor for health and consumer affairs, Lola Ramos, explained that the veterinary clinics in the town that wish to do so will be able to join this agreement. The councillor pointed out that through the agreement “we are providing an adequate response to urban colonies, improving the conditions and welfare of the cats and their environment, which will have a positive impact on public health and the image of the municipality”.
– The town hall will cover the costs of the rabies vaccination, microchipping, and deworming, as well as basic health care treatments with a budget of 10,000 euros. The agreement is in place for one year, but can be extended for up to four years. The microchip identification of animals captured for health control will be subject to registration in the animal identification register managed by the Andalusian council of official veterinary associations. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/rincon-and-the-college-veterinarians-sign-protocol-20240626165440-nt.html 

GRANADA

A young woman arrested in Agrón (Granada) with material related to jihadist terrorism: {Translation, summary}
– Agents of the Guardia Civil carried out a search last week in the municipality of Agrón, in the region of Alhama de Granada, in the framework of which propaganda and electronic material related to jihadist terrorism was seized and a young woman was arrested.
– Sources of the investigation consulted by Europa Press have detailed that the woman was arrested by order of the Central Court of Instruction number 5 of Madrid for her alleged relationship with propaganda activities and glorification of terrorism. The material seized is being examined, added the same sources after a search that has advanced this Thursday. The operation caused a great stir in the municipality of about 300 inhabitants. The woman has now been released, as the investigation continues. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-detenida-joven-agron-granada-intervenirsele-material-relacionado-terrorismo-yijadista-20240627112919.html

SEVILLA

The Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office will not investigate the alleged gang-rape in Peñaflor (Seville) as everyone, including the victim, is under 14 years old (Still think it’s ok for kids to have smartphones?): {Translation, summary}
– The Minors’ Prosecutor’s Office will not investigate the alleged gang rape of a 6th grade pupil by at least eight classmates at a school in Peñaflor (Seville), which allegedly took place on 17 May, as all the minors allegedly involved in the case are under 14 years of age and the matter was brought before the Prosecutor’s Office on 13 June.
– The Minors’ Prosecutor’s Office “cannot carry out any type of investigation” as they are under 14 years of age and what has been done is “to inform the Minors’ Protection Service, as stated in article 3 of the Minors’ Law, relating to the regime for minors under 14 years of age”, as detailed in a statement.
– In this way, the Public Prosecutor’s Office must send to the public entity for the protection of minors “testimony of the particulars it considers necessary regarding the minor, in order to assess his situation, and this entity will have to promote the protection measures appropriate to the circumstances of the minor.
– The report states that the incident took place at around 12.00 on 17 May, “before the pupils went out into the playground, at which point she was taken out of sight of the students and teachers and taken to the girls’ bathroom”, where the rape allegedly took place.
– In a statement, the council stressed that “the protection and welfare of minors prevails over any other interest”. The municipal social services have activated all the protocols established for situations of this nature and have made all the resources and support available to the affected family. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-fiscalia-menores-no-investigara-supuesta-violacion-penaflor-sevilla-tener-todos-menos-14-anos-20240627150511.html

TECH

Spyware Apps- Software as a Service (SaaS) poses risks as AI accesses your data thru the apps you use:
– Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet. These are apps that access the provider’s services that are hosted on the cloud, examples include: Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Zoom, Dropbox and Google Workspace.
– While some SaaS threats are clear and visible, others are hidden in plain sight, both posing significant risks. Research indicates that an astounding 99.7% of organizations utilize applications embedded with AI functionalities (that can scan, collect & share your data).
– Recent findings reveal a surprising statistic: 70% of the top 10 most commonly used AI-integrated apps may use your data for training their models. This practice can go beyond mere data learning and storage. It can involve retraining on your data, having human reviewers analyze it, and even sharing it with third parties.
– Often, these threats are buried deep in the fine print of Terms & Conditions agreements and privacy policies, which outline data access and complex opt-out processes. This stealthy approach introduces new risks, leaving security teams struggling to maintain control. This article delves into these risks, provides real-world examples, and offers best practices for safeguarding your organization through effective SaaS security measures. Continue reading here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/the-secrets-of-hidden-ai-training-on.html

TRAVEL

Largest cruise sector event in Europe is heading back to Malaga, learn about the latest new destinations, ships and tours before it hits the travel agencies:
– Malaga is set to host the largest cruise event in the Mediterranean on 11-12 September.
– For the second time, the city’s Palacio de Ferias exhibition and conference centre will host Seatrade Med, which brings together some 2,000 cruise industry professionals, some 200 representatives and executives from the world’s leading shipping companies and about 180 exhibiting companies from 80 countries.
– The event will turn the Palmeral de las Sorpresas into the deck of a ship. It will be a place of recreational activities, food exhibitions and concerts. Companies will also have booths presenting their travel proposals to future cruise-goers.
– The main focus is on cruise/travel business professionals. However, visitors with a keen interest in cruises are welcome. For them the “Expo Pass” is available that offers these benefits:
*Access to tradeshow floor featuring 180+ exhibitors
*Unlimited access to all show floor sessions
*Access to the Matchmaking programme for pre-schedulling meetings with Exhibitors and Expo pass holders (NEW for 2024)
*Invitation to Welcome Reception featuring the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2024
*Invitation to Sail Away Party
If you take frequent cruises, if you want to make some “inside connections” and network with the elite of the cruise scene, if you want to get all the latest info before the general public, then the Expo Pass is just the thing for you. Expo Pass is only €70 until July 26th ( info in English, https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com/med/en/attend/tickets-packages.html )
References: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/malaga-will-bring-together-2000-cruise-professionals-20240626083526-nt.html &
https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com/med/en/home.html

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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
Honey AAR 2757 – 4 months old, found abandoned in the countryside, now in a loving foster home, Honey is great with other dogs, and just loves people. Expected to be medium in size.
Nellie AAR 2749 – 5 months old, born in the countryside, but rescued with her mum and siblings, she is now in a foster home, and loves the other dogs, a happy, playful pup. Expected to be medium in size.
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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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.
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Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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