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XII International Swing Festival of Monachil (Granada):
Fri July 19 to Sun 21.
This year will be dedicated to the concept of ‘La dolce vita’, born from Italian cinema and which has influenced other areas such as fashion and swing music.
This festival, which began in 2012, offers a unique proposal in the Granada summer to dance, enjoy music in the town of Monachil, a tourist municipality that aims to be known for more than just the Sierra Nevada ski resort.
– Friday. The show begins at 10:30 p.m. on Friday July 19, in the Plaza Alta de Monachil. It will premiere with performances by Pizzicata Jam, from Spain, and The 6 Fire Balls, from the Czech Republic.
– On Saturday, at 9:45 p.m., in the Molino de los Aragones Park, The Class of 58 will arrive in the town from the United Kingdom and from Germany, Ray Collin’s Hot Club, as well as dancers who, in addition to performing at the festival They will give workshops during it, such as the Italians Vicenzo Fesi and Moe, and the Grenadians Swing Makers and Garnata Balboa.
– Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Los Cahorros, the Malaga group Gipsy and Dixie and the Granada-based Arturo Cid will perform. Other entertainment performances during the festival are performed by the Malaga dancers Honkytown Street Company, the Italian Donatella DJ and the Italian Brigante DJ.
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Comares’ Verdiales Festival: Saturday, July 20, from 20:30
The bands & groups will start from the Plaza de los Verdiales to the Plaza Balcón de la Axarquía, and later they will tour the different streets of the municipality.
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Concert- Jose Luis presents his fabulous new show “Espectaculos Profundo Valor”:
Sat, 20 July 21:00 at Al Alba Bio-Gastrobodega, Torrox Costa. Full menu and wine service available throughout the show.
Located mid-way down the Torrox Costa Paseo Maritimo, next to the children’s playground near the tourist info booth. Tel. 628009560 FB
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Lagos Feria 2024: August 2, 3 and 4
Loaded with activities, music, gastronomy, entertainment and lots of fun.
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Concert- Manu Chao Acoustic at the San Isidro Sugar Factory, Granada:
Festival Revivir La Azucarera, Monday, July 22
Azucarera San Isidro, Ctra. de Málaga, 172, Chana, 18015 Granada
We invite the entire community to attend our summer event with the participation of the great artist and beloved ally of our cause, Manu Chao in acoustic format. This event is part of his international tour, with only two dates in Andalusia.
In addition, from Madrid, we will have the pleasure of enjoying the wonderful Mundo Chillón, and from Granada, the authenticity and pure joy full of tropical and Caribbean rhythms of JOHA.
We will dance and vibrate to the rhythms of the SAMBIOSIS AFRORUA batucada, and the end of the party will be led by MAYITO in a DJ session, along with the entire LA LIADA PARTY gang.
Info & tix (€20.37): https://www.azucareradegranada.com/
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SPAIN
Food prices rise by 4.2% latest inflation data in Spain shows:
– The price of the shopping basket rose by 4.2% in Spain last month, according to latest inflation data. This is the lowest pace (of increase) in two and a half years, since December 2021, but the pace of the downward path – the figure is already far from the steep double-digit rises seen in 2023 – is proving very slow, according to the national institute of statistics (INE) figures.
– Some basic food products continue to show skyrocketing prices, even amid the reduction of IVA (Spain’s sales tax) that the government has decided to extend after a year and a half in force. In the past year, oils and fats showed the highest increase (39.7%), followed by fresh fruit (14.4%) and lamb (9.9%). Sugar, fresh fish and coffee also rose by more than 4%. On the other hand, decreases – albeit very moderate – are beginning to be noted in staples such as milk, which has fallen by 2.9% since June 2023, and vegetables, which have fallen by 1.9%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/food-price-rises-moderate-20240715080832-nt.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
The heat continues to give no respite- Aemet maintains the yellow warning for high temperatures in Malaga: {Translation}
– At the moment, according to the official Aemet register, at 6:40 this morning 32.3 degrees were recorded at the Malaga Airport station. At this time, 08:55 on Tuesday 16/7, the five highest temperatures in Andalusia were recorded in the province: after the 32.3 at Malaga Airport, 31.9 in Velez-Malaga, 31.6 in Malaga Puerto and 31.3 in Malaga Puerto and at the Malaga Meteorological Centre. Undoubtedly, the region is immersed in the heatwave, considered the hottest period of the year – from July 15th to August 15th.
– Juan de Dios del Pino, the Aemet’s delegate in Andalusia, told Europa Press on Monday that the maximum temperatures would “increase progressively and across the board during this week in the region”.
– A yellow warning will affect areas of Andalusia. This is the case of the countryside of Cordoba, the Cuenca del Genil (Granada), the towns of Cazorla and Segura in Jaen, the Morena and Segura regions of Jaen and the Guadalquivir Valley. For inland eastern Andalusia, the State Meteorological Agency forecasts significantly high temperatures for today.
– The situation in Malaga, reports Aemet, is thus similar to this general tone that point in the whole of Andalusia: “Cloudy or clear skies, without ruling out afternoon mist on the east coast, with temperatures rising slightly or unchanged. Light northeasterly winds, tending to light and variable in the late afternoon”. Highs of 36 degrees in Antequera and 34 degrees in Malaga, Ronda and Velez-Malaga are forecast, with 33 degrees in Marbella.
– The entry of the easterly wind in the case of Malaga, which is expected from Wednesday onwards, will cause the thermometers to drop considerably. They are expecting high temperatures typical of the summer but far from the 40 degrees that are forecast in other areas of the country.
– In specific locations along the coast of Malaga, the heat could give a respite that would leave up to 10 degrees less this Wednesday, with maximum temperatures of 26 degrees. In places such as Vélez-Málaga it will be around 29 degrees and 30 in Marbella. As for inland areas of the province, Aemet predicts that there will be little change, with up to 34 in Antequera and around 32 degrees in Ronda.
– Looking ahead to the weekend, for the moment, Aemet warns that temperatures will probably rise considerably again. They point to maximum temperatures of 38 degrees in Malaga city, 39 in Antequera, 37 in Velez-Malaga, 36 in Marbella and 38 in Ronda. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/calor-aemet-malaga-aviso-amarillo-altas-temperaturas_0_2001665191.html
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Malaga property market slowed as sales drop by 28% in May after record breaking gains in April :
– Property sales in Malaga dropped by 28% in May compared to the same month last year, new data shows. It comes after April registered the best month for the number of sales and purchases of flats since 2007 with 3,325 transactions in Malaga, an increase of 36.3% compared to a year earlier. But just 2,584 transactions were recorded in May, the lowest figure for a month of May since 2021, when there were 2,452, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).
– In the whole of 2023, the number of sales and purchases in Malaga fell by more than 17% compared to a year earlier. And in 2024, far from a recovery, transactions continue to fall. In the year to date, between January and May, 13,940 transactions have been registered in the province, a drop of 9.2% compared to the more than 15,300 in the same period last year.
– In Spain the just under 250,000 transactions registered so far are 4.15% less than the some 260,000 registered at this time last year. And in Andalucía the 49,068 transactions in the first five months of 2024 are 7.35% less than the almost 53,000 in the same period last year. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malagas-brick-slows-down-its-recovery-and-20240716083030-nt.html
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The forest fire declared in Macharaviaya (Málaga) is controlled: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Forest Fire Extinguishing Service, Plan Infoca, has considered the fire declared this Tuesday in an area of the Malaga municipality of Macharaviaya under control.
– The fire, which broke out at around 10.35 am Tuesday 16/7 in the area of Los Pulgares, was brought under control at around 2.30 pm, according to the Infoca Plan, which added that a group of forest firefighters, an environmental agent and a fire engine were working to extinguish it on the ground. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-controlado-incendio-forestal-declarado-macharaviaya-malaga-20240716144628.html
TORROX
The colored umbrellas will shine again in the Plaza de la Constitución: {Translation, summary}
– The popular colored umbrellas have not been put up this summer due to the remodeling works that are going to be undertaken in this central square, but they will return “more beautiful” and with a more modern anchoring system, assured Mayor Medina.
– The works will begin on Tuesday, October 8, after the end of the Torrox fair, and have a completion period of two months, after which the umbrellas will be installed. The Plaza de la Constitución will be made semi-pedestrianised. The project plans to build a new road surface, restrict vehicle traffic, increase the shaded areas by planting more trees, and install new street furniture. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/las-sombrillas-de-colores-volveran-a-brillar-en-la-plaza-de-la-constitucion-despues-de-la-feria-de-torrox/
SAYALONGA
Fiesta de Sayalonga 2024:
– Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 July, Sayalonga will celebrate its Fair 2024. For four days the residents of this Axarquia municipality and the surrounding villages will gather in the streets to enjoy their festivities together. There will be activities for the little ones, for the elderly, and of course, tastings and lots of music
– Fiestas 2024 will begin on Thursday 18 July at 19:30 with the traditional football match between singles and married couples on the sports field. There will be ham and cheese tasting. From 9 p.m. onwards, the attractions will open with cheap prices and children’s entertainment on Children’s Day.
– On Friday at 9 a.m. the 2024 Fair will be inaugurated with rocket fire. At 11 a.m. there will be a swimming championship in the municipal swimming pool. The football semi-finals will take place from 8 p.m. onwards. The lighting of the fairground lighting will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by the proclamation of the Junta de Festejos and the greeting of the Mayoress, Sagrario Fernández. At 23:00 hours, there will be fireworks and a performance by the Municipal Rondalla. The Sayalonga and Corumbela dance groups and the Alborea Trio will continue. At 01:30 the Queen and Mister will be chosen; at 02:00 the monologuist Toni Rodríguez will perform and at 03:00, Los Electroduendes. The youth stand will be open from 00:00 hours with DJ Leo every night.
– On Saturday at 14.00 hours the Feria de Día will open in the marquee in the Plaza Rafael Alcoba. There will be lunch for all those attending and a foam party with gifts and surprises. At 19:30 there will be a motorbike race next to the swimming pool. From 23:00 there will be music in the municipal stand with the Vintash Orchestra, followed by the election of Miss and Mister Visitor and the music of the Alboreá Trio. At 01:30 hours Keen Levy and Zaira will perform.
– On Sunday at 14:00 hours, Miguel Botana will open the Feria de Día. There will be paella for all those attending. There will be a mechanical bull, a mattress, popular games and a bike race. At 20:00 there will be a football final. From 23:00 hours onwards, the Vintash Orchestra will provide entertainment in the municipal stand. The grand finale announcing the end of the Feria 2024 will be at eight o’clock Monday morning. Sánchez concluded by inviting everyone to this year’s festivities and thanking the sponsors and collaborators for their contribution. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/las-fiestas-de-sayalonga-ofrecen-a-vecinos-y-visitantes-musica-gastronomia-deportes-y-juegos-populares-durante-cuatro-dias/
SEVILLA
They confirm the presence of Nile Virus in six municipalities of Seville: {Translation, summary}
– The Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Andalusian Regional Government has detected the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in captures made between 1 and 5 July in the Seville municipalities of Utrera, Los Palacios y Villafranca, Palomares, Dos Hermanas, Bollullos and La Puebla del Río.
– In addition, the weekly Public Health report concludes that the population densities of potentially transmitting female mosquito species are at high levels in Los Palacios y Villafranca (Grade IV); in Barbate and Benalup-Casas Viejas (Grade II) and in Montalbán (Córdoba).
– The degrees of density of potentially transmitting species correspond to the number of potentially transmitting female mosquitoes captured. These are: Grade I, less than 100 mosquitoes; Grade II, 100-500; Grade III, 500-1,000 and Grade IV, more than 1,000. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5531645/0/confirman-presencia-virus-nilo-seis-municipios-sevilla/
EUROPE
All new cars sold in Europe now required to be equipped with speed limiters:
– A new European Union Mandate…comes into force from Sunday July 7th 2024, which means that all new vehicles sold will require a speed limiter.
– Although this law will not apply in Britian, it is very likely that most new cars will be affected by the introduction of the technology. This is because the manufacturers are unlikely to modify new vehicle designs for the market here in Britain. The limiters will be included in new vehicles sold in Northern Ireland.
– Known as Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), it is a system that restricts the speed of a vehicle automatically. It uses a combination of GPS tracking data, satellite navigation, and information on speed limits of that roads that the vehicle is currently on. If the driver is travelling over the speed limit, the system can reduce engine power until the speed drops to the limit of the road. {Of course, all this data is being monitored, with your vehicle ID plus time/location stamps, and it will be saved and resold to data brokers. Just another way you are tracked and traced. -Ed.}
– Current regulation allows drivers to turn the speed limiter off, however, the ISA will be enabled when you switch the engine on again. This means that the ISA cannot be permanently disabled in new cars
– RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “While it’s not currently mandated that cars sold in the UK have to be fitted with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems, we’d be surprised if manufacturers deliberately excluded the feature from those they sell in the UK as it would add unnecessary cost to production.
– “Anyone getting a new vehicle would be well advised to familiarise themselves with ISA and how it works. In practice, if a driver exceeds the speed limit, an audible warning is sounded and then the car’s speed is automatically reduced. But a driver can still press hard on the accelerator to override it momentarily, for instance to negotiate a hazard in the road ahead..
Full article: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/all-new-cars-sold-in-europe-required-to-be-equipped-with-speed-limiters/
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Globalist Roberta Metsola is re-elected president of the European Parliament:
– Roberta Metsola {pic} has been re-elected president of the European Parliament for the next two years and a half, marking the beginning of the 10th legislature in Strasbourg. In a vote held on Tuesday morning, the 45-year-old Christian Democrat from Malta secured 562 votes in favour out of the 623 ballots cast by the newly-elected lawmakers, a comfortable victory that easily surpasses the necessary majority.
– Irene Montero, the symbolic challenger presented by the Left, obtained only 61 votes.
– The result reflects Metsola’s rising profile as a pragmatic leader willing and capable of working with forces across the political spectrum and cements her credentials as one of the most prominent figures in the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP).
– In a speech today the president listed climate change, migration management, artificial intelligence, social rights, competitiveness, the simplification of bureaucracy, the fight against hate speech and the defence of fundamental values as areas on which lawmakers should focus to “leave Europe a better place than the one we found.” She placed special emphasis on the need to continue supporting Ukraine’s resistance, the two-state solution in the Middle East, the reunification of Cyprus, women’s rights in Afghanistan and the democratic movement in Belarus.
– “We must be ready to face this new world and this new reality,” she said.
– {Sounds like globalist Klaus Schwab’s quote, “The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and we must be willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn in order to thrive in this new reality.” Of course, this entails accepting their Agenda 2030/2050, with its 15 minute cities, rationed everything, eating bugs, carbon footprint tax, digital ID, social credit scores, elimination of cash and any degree of privacy, etc. Roberta Metsola is clearly a globalist WEF operative. See video below of her speaking at the World Economic Forum 2022 annual congress at Davos where she says, “…it’s about whether the EU wants to be the global democratic power.” -Ed.} https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/16/roberta-metsola-is-re-elected-president-of-the-european-parliament
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UK
Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething steps down:
– Vaughan Gething said on Tuesday he would step down as first minister of Wales, after four ministers resigned from the devolved Welsh government in protest over 
his leadership. “Having been elected as leader of my party in March, I had hoped that over the summer a period of reflection, rebuilding and renewal could take place under my leadership,” Gething said in a statement. “I recognise now that this is not possible.”
– Four Welsh ministers – Counsel General Mick Antoniw, housing minister Julie James, economy and energy secretary Jeremy Miles and culture minister Lesley Griffiths resigned earlier in the day. Photo: Maja Smiejkowsk. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/welsh-first-minister-vaughan-gething-steps-down-2024-07-16/
HEALTH
Another Malpractice Payout- SAS is sentenced to compensate €100,000 for the woman who died and was forgotten in an Andalusian emergency room for 12 hours: {Translation}
– The Contentious Administrative Court number 2 of Jaén has sentenced the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) to compensate 100,000 euros to the five children of the woman who died and was forgotten for twelve hours in the emergency room of the San Juan de la Cruz Hospital in Úbeda (Jaén), in December 2017.
– The sentence, consulted by Europa Press through the Megías Almagro Law Firm, establishes that given “her condition and general deterioration”, the patient when she arrived at the Emergency Room should have “been classified with a higher priority, level 2 instead of 4.” She adds that “this error in classification and the lack of attention during her stay in the stretcher room were the determining factors, as we did not observe that she suffered an acute myocardial infarction.”
– For the magistrate, the “inadequate classification and management of her case by the hospital staff were the critical factors that led to a clear loss of opportunity to have saved the patient’s life if she had been cared for and treated appropriately.” “Had she received the appropriate treatment in a timely manner, the chances of survival would have increased significantly.”
– The woman arrived at the emergency room after 14.00 hours and stayed there waiting to be attended to once she had passed the triage consultation and was left waiting in the ward to be called back, but she did so alone and without any company. Everything suggests that she was called, but as she was in no condition to answer, the hospital assumed that she had left, when in fact the woman remained on a stretcher without anyone noticing that she was not receiving attention.
– It was not until twelve hours later and in the early hours of the morning, after the change of two shifts, that a professional asked for the identity of the person who was on the stretcher and who, when they went to attend to her, had already been found dead. From then on, the judicial authorities were informed. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/condenan-sas-indemnizar-100000-euros-mujer-muerta-20240716124405-nt.html
SPORTS
Football News- Euro 2024 Fallout- Gareth Southgate resigns as England head coach:
– The head coach of England’s national men’s football team, Gareth Southgate, has resigned following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. “It’s time for change, and for a new chapter,” he said in statement. “Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.” Southgate, 53, took on the job in 2016 and led England to the 2018 World Cup semifinal and two European Championship finals.
– Sunday’s defeat to Spain meant that the English men’s team wait for a first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup will extend to 60 years by the time the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada comes around. Image: Paul Ellis. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/euro-2024-gareth-southgate-resigns-as-england-head-coach/a-69678142
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Football News- Kylian Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid star in sold-out Bernabeu event:
– 80,000 excited Real Madrid supporters flocked to the Bernabeu to watch Kylian Mbappe finally don the white of Los Blancos. Mbappe, 25, completed his long-awaited move from Paris Saint-Germain last month before leading France at Euro 2024 in his first tournament as captain. Didier Deschamps’ side went deep in the knockout phase yet again but were stopped by Spain in the semi-final, freeing Mbappe up to fully prepare for life in Madrid.
– A sold-out crowd on Tuesday watched his unveiling as a Real player after meeting club president Florentino Perez. The French superstar was shown signing his £242,000-a-week five-year contract, although he’s still taken a pay cut from his lucrative deal at PSG which expired on June 30. Mbappe proudly sported the No.9 shirt, the same number which Cristiano Ronaldo donned in his first season at the club. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-presentation-33254349
FINANCIAL
Investors Worry As Spain Won’t Pay Its Bills- The embarrassment of Sánchez’s non-payments to renewables jumps to the pages of Bloomberg & WSJ: {Translation}
– The scandal of the non-payment of the awards condemning Spain for the retroactive withdrawal of renewable energy premiums has once again hit the international press. After last week’s decision by the Belgian courts to authorise the seizure of 32 million euros from the Kingdom of Spain through the blocking of an account controlled by Enaire, the public company that owns AENA, media outlets such as Bloomberg have circulated various notes alerting the international investment community to the growing legal uncertainty caused by this type of situation.
– The company owned by Michael Bloomberg points out in a report that “Spain was ordered to pay the award in question in 2021. Since then, the refusal to comply with this obligation has led to the accumulation of interest on arrears, bringing the final amount to 32 million. That is the figure that Spain will have to pay to the affected company, Blasket Renewable Investments”, either through the seizure of Eurocontrol’s payments to Enaire that has been authorised by the Belgian courts, or by reaching an agreement for a direct payment.
– The article recalls that “the country offered a series of incentives to investors” that were retroactively withdrawn “in the midst of a budget crisis”. This prompted dozens of arbitrations, many of which have resulted in the defeat of the State Attorney’s Office. Bloomberg explains that “this has led to requests to seize or block various assets controlled by the Kingdom of Spain or its public companies”.
– The information points out that the government denies having been notified of this circumstance and that paying compensation could be considered “state aid” incompatible with European regulations. Meanwhile, “the 26 companies affected by the non-payments put their outstanding debts at 1.8 billion euros”.
– Bloomberg also recalls that investors hit by the retroactive withdrawal of renewable premiums “want to reach an agreement with the government and, in line with a proposal presented last May in Madrid, they want to work out a constructive solution that puts an end to litigation and articulates payment formulas that will settle debts, restore legal certainty and, ultimately, allow them to return to invest in Spain”.
– This is not the first time that the foreign press has covered this controversy, as previously there have been reports critical of Spain in media outlets such as the Financial Times, which accused Spain of “playing dirty with clean energy investors”.
– In the same vein, the Wall Street Journal has addressed the issue, stating that “the storm clouds are dissipating and the situation is becoming clearer, as most of the arbitration decisions condemn Spain and recognise the position of the affected companies as valid”. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2024-07-16/impagos-renovables-belgica-embargo-bienes-espana-cobertura-internacional-bloomberg-wall-street-journal-financial-times-7146994/
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Daily Mail UK- Daily Sudoku: Click Here
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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