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August Editor’s Holiday: Friday, 30 August. DigameXtra will be closed.
Items scheduled for 30 Aug. will be posted one day early, in the Thursday, 29 Aug. issue.
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What’s On
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For lovers of good music, Dana & Gianni invite you, this week:
– Wednesday 21 August from 8 pm to 11 pm, at the jam Session in Media Caña Torrox Costa Avenida del Peñoncillo 46 (info booking: +34 635763633)
– Friday 23 August at 8.30 pm Dana & Gianni in concert Hotel Vincci Malaga, Pasillo de Sta. Isabel 7
(Press release: https://www.suenasur.com/evento/dana-gianni-1721601063669d8c27e8680.html)
Contact: dana10marzoATgmailD0Tcom
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Canela Party 2024: Wed 21 – Sat 24 Aug.
Torremolinos Fairgrounds. From €55/day.
With Amigas Íntimas, Finale, Home Front, Margarita Quebrada, Metz, Monteperdido, La Plata, Protomartyr, Los Punsetes, Yawners and many more bands.
Sat, 24 Aug is Costume Party Day
Info & tix: https://www.wegow.com/es/festivales/canela-party
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Indie Day – Selvatic Fest Málaga: Thursday, 29 Aug
Malaga Forum (formerly Málaga Drive-In) on Ctra. de la Azucarera Intelhorce, Churriana, Málaga.
Lineup: León Benavente {Video Link} + Sidonie + Shinova + Claim
Info & tix: https://selvaticfest.es/indie-day/
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Concert- The Psychedelic Furs at the 1001 Music Festival in the Alhambra: Sat, 7 Sept 2024, 9:30pm
Generalife Theatre, Calle Real de la Alhambra 28, 18009 Granada
Info & tix (from €60+fees): https://www.ticketmaster.es/event/39821?language=en-us (VPNs blocked) & Video Link
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Concert- Patti Smith Quartet: Sat, Sept 21, 2024
Generalife Theater, Granada
Doors open 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm
Calle Real de la Alhambra 28, 18009 Granada
Info & tix (€111 – €221): https://www.ticketmaster.es/event/patti-smith-quartet-festival-1001-musicas-en-la-alhambra-tickets/39509?language=en-us (VPNs blocked)
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Concert- The Stems: Fri, 13 Sep, 9pm
Sala La Trinchera, C/ Parauta 25, Malaga
Entry (16+) is €15.30
The band comes to celebrate its 40 years of life, not everyone can say that, with a truly luxurious line-up: The originals Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews and Dave Shaw are joined by Ashley Taylor (The Church)
Info & tix: https://entradium.com/en/events/the-stems-13-de-septiembre-en-la-trinchera-malaga & Video Link
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Flamenco artist El Amir presents his international show ‘Andalucía’ in Rincón de la Victoria: Free Entry
The Municipal Auditorium will host the event on August 29 at 10pm with free access. Video Link
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Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
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IT/Web Help Wanted: I’m looking for someone who I can pay for a couple of hours (or more!) IT help in adjusting website, email settings, changing MX records etc., for three domains as well as cancelling Google Workspace accounts without losing essential services. Preferably in the Nerja/Almunecar region.
Nick, La Herradura
keelsway@yahoo.co.uk
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Wanted, Keyholder: I’m in the UK, but trying to sell my flat in Caleta de Velez. Due to my circumstances I can only get to Malaga for a few days at a time. I need someone reliable to act as keyholder, so if someone contacts me that wants to view the flat, I’ll be the middleman and make all the arrangements, and when they want to come, I’d like this person to go to the flat, open the door, and wait for potential tenants to finish looking around and close the door when viewings finish.
If you are interested, please contact me from August 31st onwards, I would like to meet you near Caleta de Velez. Thank you, Norman / JKay +44-7941442747
Email: vedicalm1@gmail.com
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Buy / Sell / Trade / Rent / Wanted
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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.
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For Sale: Glass table and 4 chairs. Seats 6.
Buyer collects. 50 euros. Michele, Nerja. Email: Michele.bond@rocketmail.com
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Petition to show your support for a jet ski-free La Herradura:
– We request the immediate ban of jet skis at La Herradura beach. This picturesque and serene location has been a haven for swimmers, snorkelers, kayakers, and marine life enthusiasts for years. However, the increasing presence of jet skis poses a significant threat to the safety, environment, and overall tranquility of this cherished spot.
– Full details: https://www.change.org/p/stop-motos-de-agua-en-la-herradura-stop-jet-skis-at-la-herradura
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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ALMUÑÉCAR
This is how the area affected by the forest fire in Almuñécar-La Herradura now appears: {Translation}
– The fire that burned around 590 hectares in El Cerval and El Rescate, in the mountains of La Herradura and that the Civil Guard is already investigating its origin, has already been extinguished, but the panorama it has left behind is bleak.
– Despite this, many farmhouses have been saved, but farmers have seen 160 hectares of agricultural land burnt, spoiling subtropical fruits such as mangoes or avocados.
GranadaDigital has photographed the area affected by the fire. Photos: Paco García/GD. Source, with more photos, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/galeria-quedado-zona-afectada-incendio-forestal-almunecar-herradura/
RECALLS
AEMPS withdraws the products Soraya Cápsulas, HHS Kuka Café, Soraya Slim Coffee Café, Lipo Solution and Té Detox for containing sibutramine:
– According to analyzes carried out by the Agency, these products contain sibutramine, an anorexigenic active ingredient that produces an increase in heart rate and blood pressure and can cause arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease and serious vascular accidents. This substance is not declared on the labels of these products, hiding its true composition from the consumer and potentially causing serious damage to health.
– In addition, in the case of the Detox Tea product, it also contains the active substance sildenafil, which is indicated to restore impaired erectile function.
– The AEMPS has ordered the prohibition of marketing and the withdrawal from the market of all these products.
The Agency recommends that these products not be consumed due to the risk of serious adverse effects. Full article: https://www.aemps.gob.es/informa/la-aemps-retira-productos-por-contener-sibutramina/
SPACE
The Supermoon Blue Moon rises, here’s what to expect:
– The full moon will officially be 100% illuminated at 2:26 p.m. EDT (1826 GMT) on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. But it won’t be just any old full moon, it will be a Supermoon Blue Moon! Though the full moon officially rises on Monday, it will still appear nearly full on the nights surrounding Aug. 19.
– August’s supermoon will be the first of four this year, with the others occurring on Sept. 17, Oct. 17 and Nov. 15. The closest supermoon will be October’s Hunter’s Moon, rising at 7:26 a.m. ET (1126 GMT) on Oct. 17.
– There are two types of “Blue Moon,” but neither has anything to do with the color. A seasonal Blue Moon refers to the third full moon in a season that has four full moons. This is the traditional definition of a Blue Moon and the type we will see rise on Aug. 19.
– The second type of Blue Moon – which arose from a misunderstanding of the original definition – simply refers to the second full moon in a single calendar month. Today, this monthly “Blue Moon” concept is accepted as an alternative definition rather than a mistake, according to Time and Date. Photo: Marco Zac. Full article: https://www.space.com/supermoon-blue-moon-august-2024-what-to-expect
TRAVEL
EU Confirms Official Entry/Exit System Launch Date:
– In a speech at eu-LISA, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, revealed that the EES would enter into operation on November 10, 2024. Even though it was previously announced by multiple media platforms that November 10 would be the launch date of the EES, this is the first time that the EU has officially confirmed its implementation date and set a target day.
– Once the EES becomes effective, Commissioner Johansson said that 700 million people travelling to Europe would be affected every year. At the same time, she emphasised that the system would ensure that 450 million Europeans would feel safer.
– The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system that will register foreign travellers entering the territory of the EU for short stays, regardless of whether they are eligible for visa-free entry or not.
– The system will replace the current manual passport stamping and will register the traveller’s name, type of travel document, biometric data (their fingerprints and facial images), and the date and place of entry and exit from the EU. In addition to registering the entry and exit of travellers, the system will also record entry refusals.
– The main aim of the system is modernise border management, prevent irregular migration to the bloc, and protect European citizens, among others. The EES will also help identify over-stayers as well as those who attempt to enter the EU using forged documents.
– Once the EES launches, all foreigners will have to register into the system. The data of travellers will be stored in a safe database for three years. This means that travellers will not be required to undergo the registration process every time they enter and leave the bloc.
– {These systems are never secure, the data will get hacked. It is an awful idea to store all these personal details, plus fingerprints and face scans, in a central location. This will inevitably lead to a sharp rise in identity theft and all kinds of fraud. Just one more step, similar to the dreaded digital ID, in the globalist plans to make everything about everyone public knowledge. This is happening fast now folks. Every week or two another major data hack is announced. The tech giants are not stupid, this is intentional. We are being conditioned to accept the Agenda 2030 goals of the communists: smartphone slavery. Resist now! Once you become dependent on these smartphone digital conveniences, they will be able to manipulate you by controlling your access to everything, and snooping on everything you buy, do and say. -Ed.}
Full article: https://schengen.news/eu-confirms-official-entry-exit-system-launch-date/
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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: 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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