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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Holidays:
– Torrox local holiday, Friday, 4 Oct. Local fiesta. DigameXtra will be closed.
– Nerja local holiday, Thurs, 10 Oct. Local fiesta.
– National holiday, Sat, 12 Oct., many will also take off Friday, 11 Oct, to make this a 3 day “bridge weekend”. DigameXtra will be closed Friday, 11 Oct.

DigameXtra Will Be Closed Friday, 4 Oct, For The Torrox Feria

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2024 Torrox Fair: 2 to 6 October 2024.

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Rincón de la Victoria Foodtrucks Xperience: Fri-Sun Oct 11 to 13
International gastronomy and concerts in Al-Ándalus Square.
Free of charge, and offers children’s areas, areas with chairs and tables, and a program of activities throughout the day. The opening will be on Friday, October 11 at 20:00 hours. On Saturday and Sunday, the activities will begin at 13:00 hours.
The chefs on wheels of the Foodtrucks Xperiencia Rincón de la Victoria will be: Arepita, Trick Truck, La Bohemia, Wok and Roll, La Porteña, Guaraní, Mr Hot Dog that will offer arepas, pulled pork, Mexican food, wok, empanadas, meat and hot dogs.
During all these days of celebration, the event will be enlivened by live music with artists and musical groups from Malaga Joanna Lady Owl, Dr. No, Cantando Bajito, Oscar Roots, Los Lolipopers, Joaquín Viera and Los Ejecutivos. 

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Boozie brunch pool party with Mike Williamson:
Oct 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
Villa del Mar – Camping Nerja, N-340, km 296, 29787 Málaga
Info & RSVP: https://www.villadelmarnerja.com/event-details-registration/boozie-brunch-pool-party-with-mike-williamson 

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Paintings and sculptures by Coby Bloemsma in Frigiliana Art Walk this weekend:
This weekend over 60 artists will be exhibiting their work during the Frigiliana Ruta del Arte at various locations in this beautiful village. I am one of them.
I will be exhibiting my latest mixed media paintings and sculptures made from recycled wood, paper and metal.
You can find me at Calle Hernando el Darra 10. ( location number 17 on the free map that you can pick up at any of venues)
Ruta del Arte takes place on 4,5 and 6 October and all venues are open in the morning from 11 to 2pm and in the afternoon from 4 to 8pm. I hope to see you there! Coby. If not, you can also visit my website
www.cobybloemsma.com
VIII Art Route in Frigiliana info with full programme: Fakebook Link
Not a FB user? Here is another info link:
https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/malaga-costa-del-sol/culture-and-museums/fairs-and-festivals/viii-art-route-p108243 

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Car Boot/Market. Sunday 6th October:
The popular monthly car boot/market held at El Pantano restaurant car park (overlooking Lake Vinuela) is on Sunday 6th October. 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.
Now with the added attraction of live (easy listening) music for your entertainment. For more information, please telephone Sandy on 633878471. Sandy (Vinuela)

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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate:
We are off to Warsaw, Poland for an International property exhibition on the 12th and 13th October 2024. The team will be accompanied by a Polish speaking lawyer, who is based in Spain.
Do you want your property to have maximum exposure?
Contact us today to arrange an appointment for us to value and list your property for sale!
So far this year BluCee Real Estate have been to various property and investor exhibitions in London (twice), Toronto and Birmingham and in the coming months we will be going to Warsaw, Manchester, Dubai and London again.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
Pass by our office to have a no obligation chat!
Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29740
We are open Monday to Friday 09.30 to 17.30 hrs.
For an appointment outside of our opening times or for one of us to view your property please contact us info@blucee.com or 0034 711 04 27 27
www.blucee.com
We cover the whole coast line and inland.
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CÓMPETA SOLAR

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Contact: James Bain. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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TONY ROAM TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

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.
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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
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR

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 and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7pm 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 & JUBILEE HOUSE

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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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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DOCTORLAPTOP’S COMPUTER REPAIRS

DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs & Sales- Torrox Costa (near the bus station): Computers only, Windows / Linux / Mac. No tablets or phones. 
If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance, free of data collectors, trackers & malware, an annual professional servicing is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible. I can also disable the AI spyware (Copilot) Microsoft has installed via Windows Updates if you don’t want it snooping on everything you do. All for only €50! One to two day turnaround. I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2017 unless I have been servicing then annually. 
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
Or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. All work by appointment only, no drop-ins please. Appointments are only available 2pm-8pm, Sunday thru Thursday. Closed Fridays & Saturdays. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.

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We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

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For Sale: Outdoor Sofa/Chaise set with footstool €160. In very good condition. Dark brown plastic rattan and red cushions.Can be broken down into 2 parts for transportation. Dimensions: 206cm long x 75cm wide x 70cm high and Chaise is 135cm long. David, Frigiliana. Tel/WhatsApp +447767666453 or
email: davemac174@yahoo.co.uk 

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For Sale: Two deckchairs, brand ScanCom, made of hard wood, foldable and in good condition. 72 x 61 x 104 cm. €40 for both. Lisbet, Torrox Campo
Contact: lisbetlindberg28@gmail.com 

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Wooden desk, excellent condition, with HP printer (instructions included) 85€ for both.
– Pot. Grecian style terracotta pot on wrought iron stand 30€
Buyer collects. Joanne, Caleta de Velez. Tel 655722962
Email joanne dot andy.yates@gmail.com

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Antique wood Specimen Cabinet – six graduated drawers with individual sections (increasing sizes each level) plus 2 normal full drawers. Although originally meant for mineral specimens the individual sections are ideal for small pieces of jewellery. 46cm tall. 50 euro ovno.
– Wall barometer. For display only as the barometer no longer works although the thermometer does. 10 euro.
– Print. Very collectable vintage Arthur Delaney signed limited edition print of Lewis’s corner in Manchester. 60 euro ovno.
Photos and measurements sent on request.
Brenda, Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo) WhatsApp 711003687
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

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SPAIN

The Government raises the VAT on food at the height of the tax collection record: {Translation}
– New tax collection feast in the Treasury. The Tax Agency (AEAT) has published the latest revenue data up to August, and the balance has once again been very lucrative for the department of María Jesús Montero. Thus, in the first eight months of the year, the State coffers received a record 189,348 million Euros in taxes, 7.4% more than in the same period a year earlier. As usual, personal income tax was once again the Treasury’s star tax: 88,482 million euros in revenue up to August (up 7.2%).
– This is followed by VAT, which contributed 63,458 million so far in 2024, 7.6% more and a new milestone for the Treasury. And this figure exceeds by 4,474 million the amount collected in the same period of the previous year, largely thanks to the suffocation of inflation, which is bringing substantial benefits to Montero’s department. Since August 2021, the CPI has risen by a whopping 16%.
– Official data from the Tax Agency reveal that the VAT rebate on some food products subtracted 442 million euros in revenue from the Treasury. However, as we have just seen, the Treasury has been compensated by 10 times this tax relief due to the increase in the collection of those 4,474 million mentioned above.
– And despite this collection success, the Treasury’s collection voracity does not cease. Yesterday, Tuesday, the Government put an end to the late VAT rebate approved at the end of 2022 for a few food products (it left out of the rebate fish and meat).
– Thus, since yesterday, the VAT on milk, bread, flour, fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, tubers, cheese, eggs and olive oil has gone from 0% to 2%. On the other hand, seed oils (such as sunflower oil, sesame oil, etc.) and all types of pasta (whether dry or fresh pasta) have gone from 5% to 7.5%.
– In addition, it is worth remembering that the Government launched on January 1, 2023 a new tax that has directly affected the food sector. This is the tax on non-reusable plastic packaging with which the Treasury has been collecting succulent amounts of money at the expense of the taxpayer since its implementation. For example, from January to August 2023, the Treasury collected 402 million euros for this new tax figure, while so far in 2024, it has obtained 397 million, just 1.3% less. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2024-10-02/el-gobierno-sube-el-iva-a-los-alimentos-en-pleno-record-recaudatorio-del-impuesto-7169364/

ANDALUCÍA

A total of fifteen of the 20 poorest municipalities in Spain are Andalusian, eleven of them in Granada and Jaén: {Translation, summary}
– A total of fifteen of the 20 municipalities with the lowest average gross income declared in Spain are from Andalusia. Of these fifteen, six are from Granada and five from Jaén. Four municipalities of Málaga, Seville, Córdoba and Cádiz complete the list of the poorest municipalities in the Andalusian community. The five remaining municipalities with the lowest income are all from Extremadura, four from Badajoz and one from Cáceres.
– According to the data provided by the Tax Agency corresponding to the 2022 financial year, consulted by Europa Press, Huesa (Jaén) appears as the municipality with the lowest income in Spain, with an average gross income of 13,658 euros. The towns that precede it are Guadahortuna (Granada), with an average income of 13,885 euros; Pedro Martínez (Granada), with 13,885 euros; Montizón (Jaén), with 14,108 euros; Colomera (Granada), with an average income of 14,109 euros; and Sorihuela del Guadalimar (Jaén), with 14,134 euros. Completing the ranking are Montejícar (Granada), which has an average gross income of 14,173 euros; Marinaleda (Seville), with an average income of 14,173 euros; Algarinejo (Granada) with 14,202 euros; with 14,415 euros, Puerto Serrano (Cádiz); Fuentecarreteros (Córdoba), with an income of 14,472 euros; Benamargosa (Málaga) with 14,472 euros; Cambil (Jaén) is positioned with an income of 14,504 euros; Torreblascoperros (Jaén), with 14,509 euros; and Castril (Granada) with an average income of 14,575 euros.
– At the other end of the list, Benahavís (Málaga) is positioned as the municipality in Andalusia with the highest average gross income declared, with 39,787 euros, which is 2,180 euros less compared to 2021. Tomares (Seville) is next, with an average of 38,381 euros, higher than the 37,031 euros registered in 2021, which places it in 85th place among the municipalities with the highest average gross income in Spain.
– Andalusia, being the community with the most inhabitants (8,568,513), is the second with the lowest average gross income in Spain, 25,203 euros, according to data provided by the Tax Agency. The first community with the lowest average gross income in 2022 was Extremadura, with 22,563 euros. In total, in 2022, the average gross income in Spain amounted to 30,400 euros, with an annual variation rate of 4.8%, while the average disposable income registered a value of 24,542 euros, growing by 4.2 %. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-total-quince-20-municipios-mas-pobres-espana-son-andaluces-once-ellos-granada-jaen-20241002174157.html

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Left-wing Adelante Andalucía criticizes the use of the Rota base (Cádiz) in defense of Israel- “They are putting Andalusia into the war”: {Translation, summary}
– The spokesman for Adelante Andalucía, José Ignacio García {pic}, has demanded this Wednesday that the Andalusian Government “say something” about a possible use of the Rota Base (Cádiz) by the United States to get involved in the defense of Israel against the attack it suffered this Tuesday by Iran, as he has warned that “they are putting Andalusia at war, they are putting Andalusia in danger”.
– At a press conference in the Parliament of Andalusia, Garcia has considered that the war scenario that is experienced in the Middle East on successive fronts “is no stranger to Andalusia”, as he has argued that “the base of Rota has participated in the transport and operation of Israel launched missiles” from the destroyers that are stationed there.
– This claim for explanations to the Andalusian Administration has been extended to the State Administration as it has raised if “will not say anything to the people of Rota”, convinced that “something will have to say” to a situation that has been described as “dangerous” by the fact that the United States “puts these bases” in a military operation involving third countries.
– Garcia has lamented that Andalusia “is stealing our sovereignty” and, consequently, is “a land of servitude always at the service of the United States”, so it has demanded that this country “does not use Andalusian territory”, in addition to the background reproach that “always aligned with the interests of the State of Israel.
– The spokesman for Adelante has raised his concern about “how it affects Andalusia” the fact that “a country (referring to Israel) is simultaneously attacking four countries,” in addition to exposing “the genocide” suffered by the Palestinian people, before asking “how can it be painted as a victim of something” and lamenting that “the international community comes out to condemn the attack of Iran when the genocide is not condemned”, while proclaiming to feel “no sympathy for the criminal regime of the Ayatollahs in Iran”, and concluded that “Israel is not a democracy”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/cadiz-00351/noticia-adelante-espera-junta-diga-algo-uso-base-rota-ataque-israel-nos-meten-guerra-20241002125812.html 

COSTA DEL SOL

Your guide to International Day Against Breast Cancer activities in Malaga and along the Costa del Sol:
– The Spanish association against cancer (AECC) is once again running an awareness campaign with more than 100 activities taking place in Malaga province to mark International Day Against Breast Cancer on 19 October.
– The 14 local branches of the AECC and the provincial branch in Malaga city will be organising activities with 75 prevention information tables in more than 25 municipalities in the province and the main buildings and monuments will be lit up in pink. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/world-breast-cancer-day-guide-activities-malaga-20241002231034-nt.html 

NERJA

City of Nerja ‘Waiters Race’ returns: {Translation}
– The organizer of the event, Francisco Urbano, stressed that “last year was a day of celebration for the entire hospitality sector, as Nerja lives off tourism and we want to repeat the experience.
– The race will start Wednesday, October 9, at 12 noon from the Balcón de Europa. The route will advance through Puerta del Mar street, Almirante Ferrándiz street, Gloria street, painted street and returns to the middle of Almirante Ferrándiz street, where the finish line will be located.
– The councilman of Commerce, Antonio Lopez, thanked the business initiative, specifically from the guild of hotels and restaurants, noting that again has the support and collaboration of the City of Nerja, so that again be a success. It has also remarked the professionalism of the waiters of our people, calling for all waiter’s participation. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/regresa-la-carrera-de-camareros-ciudad-de-nerja/

BENALMÁDENA

We don’t need no stinkin’ referendum- Benalmádena to install 150 video surveillance cameras throughout the town declares Mayor Juan Antonio Lara, without the public approving the highly intrusive project at public expense:
– Mayor Juan Antonio Lara presided over the celebration where he was accompanied by Local Police chief Juan Carlos Merchán. During his speech, he pointed out “the firm commitment” of the town hall to provide the police with more resources. “Security in tourist areas is crucial and fundamental to guarantee the competitiveness of our destination and it is our obligation to provide you with all the necessary tools so that you can carry out your work with the maximum guarantees,” Antonio Lara said.
– The 150 closed-circuit video surveillance cameras will be installed at more than 50 locations throughout the municipality, he added. “We continue to enhance the value of the drone unit, which has been complemented this year,” Antonio Lara also said.
– {These cameras use AI (artificial intelligence) powered facial recognition in public spaces, a highly controversial practice that has been banned in much of Europe, as these cameras create a large number of human rights and data protection violations. Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11183273/ }
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/…

GRANADA

3,370 cannabis plants and more than 26 kilos of marijuana were seized in several municipalities of the province: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard continues to develop high-impact operations against the cultivation and trafficking of marijuana throughout the province of Granada and this time it has simultaneously carried out actions to dismantle eight marijuana production centers in as many homes in the towns of Santa Fe, Chauchina, Padul, Monachil and Loja, in which agents have seized 3,370 cannabis sativa plants in different stages of flowering and more than 26 kilos of marijuana ready for sale.
– So far seven people have been brought before the courts as alleged perpetrators of a crime of cultivation and processing of drugs and a crime of electricity fraud. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/incautadas-3-370-plantas-cannabis-26-kilos-marihuana-municipios-provincia/ 

HUELVA

The first outbreak of bluetongue in Andalusia was detected in a town in Huelva: {Translation}
– The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food confirmed yesterday the detection of the first tongue outbreak in a sheep farm in the Huelva municipality of Rosal de la Frontera, along with two other outbreaks in the towns of Cheles and Alconchel, in Badajoz. The farms are located near the border with Portugal, where last week the Portuguese authorities reported the first cases of this disease in their livestock.
– Yesterday, the Ministry urgently issued an order to now apply restrictions on animal movements in these areas of Huelva and Badajoz to prevent the expansion of these outbreaks. The urgent measures consist of the establishment of a restricted zone around the focus of approximately 150 kilometers, with the deployment of control actions and inspections.
– The restricted zones decreed in Andalusia affect the province of Huelva, where the outbreak has been registered, and also Sevilla with the regions of Cazalla de la Sierra (Sierra Norte), Cantillana (Vega del Guadalquivir) and Sanlúcar la Mayor, in the Aljarafe. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/detectado-pueblo-huelva-primer-foco-lengua-azul-20241002005544-nt.html 

EUROPE

The fall of Vuhledar- Ukrainian forces withdraw after two and a half years of fighting as Russians continue to advance:
– The Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region has fallen to the Russian offensive. Kyiv forces have withdrawn from the town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian military command confirmed on Wednesday. According to the crowd-sourced monitoring website DeepState, Russian soldiers entered the coal-mining city in the Donbas on Tuesday, advancing from the West and South. The US-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported earlier that Moscow’s forces have also been advancing northeast of the town.
– Geolocated footage published on Monday and Tuesday shows Russian forces planting Russian flags and freely operating in various parts of Vuhledar, and Russian military bloggers claimed on Tuesday that Russian forces seized the settlement. Donetsk regional governor Vadym Filashkin said the situation on Tuesday was “very difficult”. “The enemy is already nearly in the centre of the city,” he told Ukrainian TV. By Wednesday, the Khortytsia army group officially announced that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/02/the-fall-of-vuhledar-ukrainian-forces-withdrew-after-two-and-a-half-years-of-fighting 

MIDDLE EAST

Israel’s Army announces the deployment of another division in southern Lebanon after the start of the invasion: {Translation, summary}
– The Israeli Army announced this Wednesday the deployment of another division in southern Lebanon to participate in the invasion of the country, launched after more than eleven months of fighting with the Shiite militia party Hezbollah on the border.
– Israel on Tuesday described its invasion of Lebanon as a “selective and limited” operation against Hezbollah’s “terrorist targets and infrastructure,” arguing that they pose “an immediate and real threat to Israeli settlements on the northern border.”
– The announced offensive is part of Operation ‘Northern Arrows’, the military campaign that began a little over a week ago against Hezbollah targets and will take place “at the same time as the fighting in Gaza and other areas.” Israeli attacks have increased since mid-September and have killed a large part of Hezbollah’s leadership, including its secretary general, Hasan Nasrallah, who died last Friday in a bombing in Beirut. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-israel-anuncia-despliegue-otra-division-sur-libano-inicio-invasion-20241002085146.html

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The Israeli Army launches more than a dozen bombings during the early hours of the morning in the suburbs of Beirut: {Translation, summary}
– The Israeli Army launched more than a dozen bombing raids this Wednesday morning against the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, a stronghold of the Lebanese Shiite militia party Hezbollah, while they have continued to attack other areas of the country.
– As reported by the Al Manar television network, linked to Hezbollah, Israeli fighters have launched eleven attacks against the suburbs of Beirut in approximately two hours. In addition, they have also attacked the city of Khiam, in the south, and Baabek and Bekah, in eastern Lebanon.
– For the moment, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have only announced “attacks against terrorist targets in Beirut”, although they have not given more details about their operations launched during the night, the balance of which is also unknown for now. of victims. Likewise, he stressed that in recent days he has carried out “a series of selective attacks” in Beirut against “ammunition production sites” and “other terrorist infrastructure.” “Before the attacks, many steps were taken to reduce the possibility of harming those not involved,” he argued, amid complaints about the high death toll.
– “Hezbollah places its production facilities and means of war under residential buildings in the heart of Beirut, putting the population of the area at risk,” he denounced, while maintaining that “the attacks were aimed at damaging the capabilities of the organization.” “The IDF continues to attack with force to damage and destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure,” he concluded.
– During the previous day, 55 deaths and 156 injuries were recorded throughout the country and Israel has killed more than a thousand in the last two weeks, including Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. In addition, the IDF has announced the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, Alfakar Hanawi, in an attack in Beirut, whom they accuse of having been in charge of the engineering of the ‘Aziz’ unit and of Hezbollah forces in the region. from Aleppo. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-ejercito-israel-lanza-mas-decena-bombardeos-madrugada-suburbios-beirut-20241002061022.html 

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More than 300 jobs up for grabs with Andalucía’s forest fire brigade:
– Some 340 jobs are up for grabs with Andalucía’s forest firefighting service, Plan Infoca. The vacancies were published on Tuesday 1 October. Of the 340 roles on offer, 127 are for forest firefighters specialising in prevention and extinction; 24 are for forest firefighter drivers VCI; three for forest firefighter drivers for UMMT and Unasif; 178 vacancies for forest firefighter watchmen and eight vacancies for tele-operators.
– The roles are fixed-term for the period of high and medium risk of forest fires in the region, specifically, between 1 May and 31 October, as specified in the BOJA.
– Applications can be submitted online at the agency’s website [ https://juntadeandalucia.es/organismos/amaya.html ; then scroll down and click on “Ofertas de empleo (Job Offers)” see pic below], which requires a digital signature certificate or a digital authentication system, such as Cl@ve. Or, if you don’t want to mess with the digital methods, you may apply in person at the agency’s work centres, from 8.30am to 2pm M-F.
– The deadline for submitting the application and other documentation related to the selection process will be Tuesday 15 October, 10 working days from the publication date in the BOJA.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-boja-publishes-the-offer-340-vacancies-20241002230907-nt.html 

SPORTS

Alcaraz hits 2024 hat-trick vs. Sinner with epic Beijing final win:
– Carlos Alcaraz continued his perfect year against his great rival Jannik Sinner with a thrilling championship-match victory on Wednesday at the China Open.
– The Spaniard dug deep for a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) triumph against World No. 1 Sinner to lift the title at the ATP 500 in Beijing. Alcaraz let slip a break lead in both the first and third sets but reeled off seven straight points from 0/3 in the deciding-set tie-break to prevail in an absorbing three-hour, 21-minute encounter, the longest match in tournament history.
– With this title run on the hard-courts of Beijing, Alcaraz became the first player to win an ATP 500 crown on all three surfaces (hard, clay and grass) in series history (since 2009). Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sinner-alcaraz-beijing-2024-final 

TRAVEL

Revolt against new traveler controls- 28 new info collection requirements from visitors by hotels & holiday rentals as of 2 Dec: {Translation, summary}
– The home address of the person staying at the establishment; his or her cell phone number; the means of payment to be used, whether it is cash, bank card or a bizum type application; the IBAN number of the bank account linked to the payment; confirm the actual identity of the cardholder; and even the relationship to accompanying person(s) if they are under 18 years of age. These are just some of the 28 new customer data that the Ministry of the Interior intends to require from hotel establishments, owners of tourist homes, car rental companies and travel agencies as of December 2. These have triggered a revolt of the companies of the affected sectors, which not only doubt the fit of this initiative in the Community and data protection standard but also their real capacity to meet this flow of information.
– “Intolerable attack on privacy”, ‘impossible requirements to comply with’, ‘competitive disadvantage’- the sectors are astonished by a regulation that they have been trying to stop or at least rationalize for more than two years without Interior having listened to their demands.
– This Friday they will make a new attempt. As ABC has been able to confirm, the Tourism Council of CEOE -representing the affected sectors- will hold a meeting with the Ministry of the Interior to discuss the possibility of a new postponement of the entry into force of the decree, scheduled for December 2.
Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/revuelta-empresarial-controles-viajeros-marlaska-20241002190325-nt_amp.html

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35,500 Free Travel Passes Available for Europe’s Youth Starting Next Spring:
– Starting next spring, thousands of 18-year-olds will have the exciting opportunity to explore Europe for free, thanks to the European Commission’s DiscoverEU initiative. A total of 35,500 travel passes are available for this initiative, with the current round of applications being open until October 16.
– To qualify, individuals born between January 1 and December 31 2006, must complete a quiz consisting of five questions about the EU, along with an additional question about the EU Youth Portal, Schengen.News reports. This call is open to young people from the EU as well as those from countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Türkiye.
– Successful applicants can travel across Europe for up to 30 days between March 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. This initiative not only promotes cultural exchange and discovery but also aims to strengthen the sense of European identity among young people. Website: https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en ; Full article: https://schengen.news/35500-free-travel-passes-available-for-europes-youth-starting-next-spring/

PETS

Dogs understand better if you talk to them slowly: {Translation}
– Humans talk more slowly to our dogs, and this slower pace matches the receptive capabilities of our pets, allowing them to better understand our orders. This is the conclusion of a study published in the journal ‘PLOS Biology’ by Eloïse Déaux from the University of Geneva in Switzerland and her team.
– Dogs respond to human speech, even though they cannot produce human sounds on their own. To better understand how people and dogs communicate, scientists analyzed the vocal sounds of 30 dogs. They also analyzed the sounds of 27 humans in five languages ​​speaking to other people, and 22 humans in those languages ​​speaking to dogs. The scientists also used electroencephalography (EEG) to examine the brain responses to speech in humans and dogs.
– Humans are much faster speakers than dogs, the study showed, with a speaking speed of about four syllables per second, while dogs bark, growl, bark and whine at a rate of about two vocalizations per second.
– When talking to dogs {for the study}, humans slowed their speech to about three syllables per second. EEG signals from humans and canines showed that dogs’ neural responses to speech focus on delta rhythms, while humans’ responses to speech focus on faster theta rhythms. The authors suggest that humans and dogs have different vocal processing systems and that slowing down our speech when talking to pets may have ultimately helped us connect with them better.
– The authors add: “What is even more interesting is that while dogs use a slow pace to process speech and, contrary to popular belief, they need both content and prosody (patterns of stress & intonation) to successfully understand it.” Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/habitat/noticia-perros-entienden-mejor-si-les-habla-despacio-20241002105435.html

OTHER

Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights to Sony for $400 Million:
– After years of false starts, the iconic British rock band Pink Floyd has agreed to sell their recorded-music and name-and-likeness rights to Sony Music for approximately $400 million, sources confirm to Variety.
– The deal, one of the largest of many in recent years, apparently has finally concluded despite decades of ongoing infighting and bitter words between the bandmembers, notably chief songwriters Roger Waters and David Gilmour; also involved are drummer Nick Mason and the estates of keyboardist Richard Wright and founding singer-songwriter Roger “Syd” Barrett.
– The deal comprises recorded-music rights but not songwriting, which is held by the individual writers, as well as name-and-likeness, which includes merchandise, theatrical and similar rights. While Pink Floyd was famously anonymous as personalities, presumably most if not all of the iconic artwork on their albums, which was largely designed by the British firm Hipgnosis, is included. Full article: https://variety.com/2024/music/news/pink-floyd-sells-music-rights-to-sony-400-million-1236165925/ & Video Link

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