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Alberto Fer live at Buskers Bar: Thurs, 4 July, 9:30pm
Solo acoustic guitarist singing popular songs.
C/ Antonio Millon, Nerja, just off Plaza Tutti Fruti. FB Link
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Open Studio and Art Exhibition by Helen Purdie:
Sat 6th and Sunday 7th July 11.00 – 19.00
Calle Cebadillas Altas 25, 29770 Torrox
You are invited to view Helen’s Purdie’s colourful paintings in the domestic setting of her home in Torrox Pueblo.
Further information about Helen’s work and contact details for all enquiries about the exhibition can be found at www.helenpurdie.co.uk
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Car Boot/Market. Sunday 7th July:
The popular monthly car boot/market held at El Pantano restaurant car park (overlooking Lake Vinuela) is on Sunday 7th July. Time 9.30 to 1pm.
Location is easy to find at Km. 30 on the A356.
If you are approaching from the coast/Velez Malaga, drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
Lots of stalls with a large variety of goods for sale and plenty of bargains to be had!
New stall holders always welcome.
Please note that we will be taking our usual summer break in August, so there will be no market during that month. We will resume our normal schedule again in September.
For more information, please telephone Sandy on 633878471
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Programming for July 2024 at Gibralfaro Castle & Alcazaba Patio in Malaga:
– The historic stages of the Gibralfaro Castle main square and the fountain patio of the Alcazaba will once again host the Julio Musical concert series with seven sessions to be held between the 11th and 21st of this month.
– The main square of Gibralfaro Castle will host the performances on July 11, 14, 17 and 21, while the fountain patio of the Alcazaba in Málaga will host the concerts on July 12, 18 and 20. July. All performances will begin at 10:00 p.m., all €15 entry.
– The Malaga City Council launches a free transport service to facilitate movement through a system of shuttle buses that will leave from the Plaza del General Torrijos, near the main door of the Noble Hospital, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with return to the point of origin at the end of the concerts.
– Thursday July 11. Gibralfaro Castle
Opera, Acis and Galatea HWV 49a (GF Händel) with participation of Choir of the Basilica of San Juan de Dios of Granada and the Young Baroque Orchestra of Andalusia
– Friday July 12. Alcazaba
Legends of Andalusia by Andalucian group La Travesia
– Sunday, July 14. Gibralfaro Castle
Myths and legends by Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra
– Wednesday, July 17. Gibralfaro Castle
Arbós Trio provide music for silent film ‘College’ with Buster Keaton. Silent cinema with live music
– Thursday, July 18. Alcazaba
The King’s Garden, The early music group L’Apothéose {vid} will reunite for this event
– Saturday, July 20. Alcazaba
Hechizo y duende. A tribute to Federico García Lorca by The Duo Cassadó, with the collaboration of the dancer Iván Vargas
– Sunday, 21 July. Gibralfaro Castle
Myths and Legends of Metal, a Málaga Brass Band concert. The program will cover works from Mussorgsky to Stravinsky, from Sarasate to Falla or Paco de Lucía and from Williams to Márquez,
Info & tix: https://alcazabaygibralfaro.spainheritagenetwork.com/actividades & Video Link
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El Morche Fair 2024: August 14 to 18.
– The big performances, all free of charge, will begin on Thursday 15th with a concert by Los Brincos, as part of their 60th anniversary tour. Friday 16th will be an eighties night with the rock of La Guardia, on their 40th anniversary tour. Saturday 17th will be a concert by the group Pop FM. And on Sunday the 18th the Feria de El Morche will close with a stellar performance by Chenoa.
– In this edition there will also be a big Day Fair in La Carraca and another one in Calle Axarquía, in the Costamar area. In addition, every night the music and dancing will continue until dawn with the orchestras D’Vertigo and Alalba.
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For Sale: Thule WingBar Evo aluminium roof rack system. Fits all vehicles with an elevated roof rail (see image). Costs new from Thule €318.95. Will accept €100. Karl (Cómpeta) 628990503. Can deliver to the coast (Torrox-Torre Del Mar). Photo credit: [https://www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-wingbar-evo-118-_-711200]
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For Sale, 3 items (reduced):
– Curtains, 147×220 (good quality voile). 20 euros
– Curtains, 120×228 (fully lined, very heavy material) 28 euros
– Reversible bedspread with scatter cushions to match (fits large single bed) 12 euros
Due to sale of house, brand new curtains/cushions etc for sale. Buyer collects, Janet, Vélez de Benaudalla (possible collection La Herradura). tel 646381332
janetgill_9@hotmail.com
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Wanted: Smart television. 40” or above, at least 3 HDMI ports. Must be in good condition. If anyone has one to sell much appreciated. Lyla, Torrox
Email: lylamol@hotmail.co.uk
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SPAIN
Shorter Workday On Hold: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Labor will present a new proposal on Monday on the reduction of working hours. After the meeting of the social dialogue table yesterday in which the differences with the employers’ association worsened and where the ministry raised the tone accusing the CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations) of “mocking social dialogue”, this morning, the vice president and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz has surprised by announcing that on Monday she will present a new text. 
– She did not want to give details about the content, but she did mark a red line, that they will not accept “a fake reduction in working hours.” That is, they do not consider the possibility that, to compensate for the reduction in working hours, overtime hours may be extended. However, Díaz has already placed limits, such as denying compensation via overtime, and two essential points are known for the ministry, the 37.5 hours and the reliable and digital recording of the hours worked daily.
Source, Spanish: https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20240702/9775598/trabajo-presentara-nueva-propuesta-ceoe-sobre-reduccion-jornada.html
HEALTH
Warning of the “alarming” lack of nurses in Malaga this summer- “The situation is critical”: {Translation}
– No summer is ever good for healthcare, but this one looks set to be particularly complicated for professionals and, therefore, for patients. The doctors of the Regional Hospital of Malaga already warned at the end of June, when they said that this is “the worst” in cuts and denounced that between the Regional and the Clinic almost 170 beds are closed; the Medical Union of Malaga (SMM) also denounced that from 1 July 20 of the 27 health centres of the Malaga District will not be open in the afternoons. And now, the Malaga College of Nurses warns of the “alarming” lack of nurses in the province this summer and calls for “immediate and effective” measures. This is the scenario described by the nurses for a season in which the population is growing considerably due to tourism.
– The Official College has expressed its “deep concern” about a situation which, far from improving, “worsens” during the summer season. Behind the shortage of nurses, this body points to the fact that many professionals are migrating to other provinces or countries where working conditions are more favourable as the main factor. In short, “the lack of stable job opportunities”. “The proliferation of temporary contracts and precarious working conditions deters many nurses from staying in the region,” lamented José Miguel Carrasco, president of the Malaga College of Nurses.
– Carrasco has also added “insufficient funding” in the health sector as another cause of this shortage of professionals, as “it has limited the capacity of health centres and hospitals to recruit the necessary staff”. “This translates into a greater workload and less personalised care for patients,” he insists.
– The College of Nurses points out that the closure of health centres in the evenings during the summer due to lack of staff “is a clear indicator of this crisis” which leads, it stresses, to reduced access to health services for the population and an increased workload for nurses, an “excessive” workload – they say – which can lead to “professional burnout”.
– But the problem is not only for the professionals. “The quality of care received by patients is compromised, as each professional has less time and resources to attend to each person adequately,” says Carrasco. According to Carrasco, “not only is the health and well-being of professionals being put at risk, but also that of the population”.
– Thus, from the Official College of Nursing in Malaga they make an “urgent” appeal to the competent authorities to take “immediate and effective measures”. “The health of our community depends on the presence of enough well-trained nursing professionals in fair working conditions. It is imperative that swift and determined action is taken to reverse this critical situation and guarantee quality healthcare,” they conclude. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/advierten-alarmante-falta-enfermeras-malaga-verano_0_2001257667.html
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This Week’s Large Malpractice Payout From The Andalusian Health Service, Plus Another Huge Claim In The Works, Both Involve Gauze Pads Left In Bodies After Operations: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service will have to pay compensation of almost 160,000 euros to a Motrilian who for more than fourteen years suffered complications from a gauze pad left inside his body after an operation. And he is not alone
– Particularly distressing is the case of a middle-aged man, whose case has come to the attention of this newspaper, and who is demanding 157,931 euros from the Andalusian Health Service after having been unaware for seven months that he had not one but two gauze pads inside his body. A situation that not only caused him intense pain and bruising, but also led to spinal injuries, known as myelopathy, which left him permanently disabled. But the story does not end there, because when they were discovered, they were already so integrated into the musculature – in fact, only the filaments were visible – that they could not be completely removed! The case, still at the administrative complaint stage, is being handled by the Granada law firm of Ana Prieto and Gema Marcos. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/granadino-reclama-sas-incapacitado-dos-gasas-olvidadas-siete-meses/ {Editor’s Note: While investigating the procedure for filing a SAS malpractice claim for damages caused by my near fatal Nolotil/Metamizol reaction I learned a bit about the procedures. This is NOT legal advice, it is my opinion only! These legal cases for malpractice are a legal specialty. The methodologies, research & resources required to build a successful medical malpractice case with a reasonable award are considerable, requiring a large law firm, with some staff dedicated only to malpractice cases. These are typically located in large cities. Some all purpose lawyers may tell you there is no case, possibly because fighting the SAS will put them in a poor light with local politicians. Or perhaps they will take the case, but simply settle out of court for a fraction of what is really deserved. Specialist law firms from Madrid or Sevilla may have a different opinion, and possibly take the case after a telephone interview and receiving copies of the supporting docs. These big city law firms are immune from local politics, focused instead on winning and maximizing your award. For the best results, malpractice cases should be handled by a big city law firm dedicated to medical injury claims. Again, just my opinion. There may well be some small, local law firms capable of processing a successful malpractice claim. I just never found them. Readers are welcome to recommend any medical malpractice lawyers they have personally had good results with. Any attorneys who wish to shed more light on the subject are welcome to send in comments, however I can’t post actual legal advice. -Ed.}
SPORTS
UEFA EURO 2024: Fixtures & results
– For the latest results visit the official UEFA website:
https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/fixtures-results/
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TECH
Fiasco of the Government app that blocks children from porn- it allows access to the top 10 porn sites: {Translation, summary}
– The mobile application ‘Digital Portfolio beta’, developed by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function, has been presented as the solution to limit minors’ access to pornographic content. However, this tool does not restrict the ten most visited porn websites in Spain, exposing a major flaw in its functioning.
– Last Monday, during the official presentation, the Ministry highlighted the safety and effectiveness of the app. However, a detailed analysis reveals that the tool, which will be available in its first version at the end of the summer, only affects porn websites based in Spain. This means that it does not have the capacity to block the most popular websites, as these are hosted abroad and belong to large multinational groups. This failure to restrict access means that the vast majority of users will not see their consumption pattern altered, as the app only affects those who access Spanish porn sites. {This amateurish epic failure, that could have been avoided if they had consulted any teenager, along with all the other government tech gaffs, exposes the unbelievably weak level of government technology resources. How much taxpayer funding did this joke of a project receive? These are the same inept people who want to be entrusted with collecting & saving data on every aspect of our lives, and one day controlling our cashless society. Just as the famous robot warned us in the 60’s- “Danger Will Robinson!” {vid link} -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1704951/fiasco-de-la-app-del-gobierno-que-limita-el-porno-a-los-ninos-permite-el-acceso-al-top-10/
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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
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