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End of Daylight Savings Time:
The fall time change takes place on the last weekend of October, which in this case coincides with the early morning of Sunday, 27 October.
It will be then that all clocks will have to be set back one hour, so at 03:00 a.m. it will be 02:00 a.m.

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Readership Drive: There are now 4908+ subscribers. I would like to break the 5000 mark by New Years Day. Please help me achieve this goal by forwarding issues to your friends and recommending they subscribe to DigameXtra. For those readers who cannot afford to make holiday fundraiser donations, this is a good way for you to contribute to this project with no expense. Thank you.

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Upcoming Holidays:
– National holiday, Friday, 1 Nov, is All Saints Day.
Businesses and banks will be closed. Most shops, bars, cafés and restaurants will, however, be open for business as usual.
In Spain, every 1st of November is All Saints’ Day, to remember Christian saints who do not have their own Saint day. However, due to All Souls Day being on the very next day, the meaning of All Saints’ Day has expanded as a day to remember all those who have departed. In fact, more flowers are sold in Spain on All Saints’ Day than on any other day of the year.

DigameXtra Will Be Closed Friday, 1 Nov,
For The National Holiday.

Posts scheduled for the Friday Weekend Edition, 1 Nov, will be posted one day early on Thursday, 31 Oct. Submissions for the Thursday, 31 October issue must be received by 6pm Wednesday, 30 October. Late arrivals will be posted the following Monday.

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41 CLUB NERJA

41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from nine different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
To get in touch you can
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com
Phone Steve on 0044 7546 402770
You can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook.
Or visit our website to find out more at: https://41clubnerja.org/ 
We’d love to hear from you and we’d also love for you to come along and join in the fun!

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Editor Recommended!!! – Lito Blues Band live in the campo!: Sat, 26 Oct, 5pm
El Ventorrillo del Cura, Diseminado las Tres Marias, 2 (Arroyo de Totalán, Cam. de Totalán, s/n, 29720 Málaga. Out in the campo, farm animals about, hot BBQ & cold beer, world-class blues, super chilled family friendly atmosphere, what more could you ask for? This has the potential to be the Andalucian blues show of the year, and surprise guest appearances are likely!  Map
Info & tix (€10): https://entradium.com/en/events/the-lito-blues-band-26-10-24-en-ventorrillo-del-cura & Video Link

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Animal Charity Fundraiser- Reyes de Moclinejo: Sun, 27 Oct
A gala event, ‘A Better World for Animals’ at the Teatro del Carmen in Vélez-Málaga in aid of the Reyes animal shelter in nearby Moclinejo. During the charity event, which will start at 12pm, there will be live music, children’s entertainment, dances and “other surprises”. There will be dance shows with local dance groups ranging from flamenco to modern dance, including urban styles, with the fitness group Forum and the Torresol association” as well as live music “from local artists and bands.
Tickets can be bought at Moclinejo town hall, Upra Malaga, at the Vamos a Reír association and at Refugio Felino de Leo for five euros. 

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“Flamenco-In-Progress” Show- La Tremendita the “wild experience” of ‘Matancera’:
Sat, 2 Nov, 8pm at the Villa de Torrox Municipal Theater.
Passion, authenticity, irony and sense of humor are the ingredients of ‘Matancera’, the latest artistic proposal of the vocalist Rosario La Tremendita. Info & tix (€10): https://mientrada.janto.es/es/espectaculo/flamenco-in-progress-la-tremendita-matancera/TRXTREMENDITAMAT/venue=TORROX

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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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DOCTORLAPTOP’S COMPUTER REPAIRS

DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs & Sales- Torrox Costa (near the bus station): Computers only, Windows / Linux / Mac. No tablets or phones. 
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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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– Processor: i7 10700 (10th gen); 2.90-4.8 GHz; 8 core, 16 threads
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– Card reader; Killer WiFi-6; DVD/CD +/- RW drive
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Price: €625 cash with 32Gb ram or €700 with 48Gb ram. (approx €1900 new). 30 day no-risk guaranty! If you don’t like it, return PC and accessories undamaged within 30 days for full cash refund. Contact: Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com 

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For Sale: Set of 1 big salad bowl & 6 small individual bowls. €10 Please call Jill in Algarrobo 695463385. Can meet in Algarrobo or Caleta. 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– A set of four padel racquets (two still with original wrapping) and a tube of padel balls 25€
– Three beach chairs, two of which are full lie-back €15
– Ceramic hair straighteners by Morphy Richards: Model 20020 (UK plug plus adapter) €10
Contact Richard in Caleta de Vélez on mobile/Whatsapp 617282970

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40% Rent Discounts By Law? Far-left fight among themselves as Podemos demands that the government make the most of its powers to lower rents by 40%:
{Translation, summary}
– Podemos demands the Government to take the bull by the horns and use all the power of the State before the decision of the autonomous communities, both those governed by the PP and those led by the PSOE (with the exception of Catalonia), not to apply the regulation of rental prices made available to them in the housing law. Last Sunday Podemos made public that they will make as a requirement to support the next General State Budget a reduction “by law” of 40% of the rental price. And their proposal, which has been accessed by 20minutos, is based on a novel legal interpretation: that the Constitution gives the central government powers to implement this measure.
– This reading of the legislation is precisely the opposite of the PSOE, which claims that only the communities can establish limitations on rents. In fact, during the last legislature, the Socialists and UNO Podemos negotiated and implemented the housing law -which included the price regulation mechanism- based on that premise: that the competences on housing belong to the autonomous regions and, therefore, the State can only design a general framework to apply them. Podemos sources, however, point out that this regulation allows prices to be lowered precisely because it is a state competence, and affirm that what is the exclusive competence of the communities is to determine the stressed market areas in which to do so.
– In any case, Podemos now defend that, as the Constitution grants the powers on “basic legislation on contracts” to the central Government, the Executive can approve (and the Congress can validate) a lowering of prices by law. And, based on this legal interpretation, the bill that they will propose to the PSOE as a condition for supporting the 2025 Budget is very simple and establishes a 40% reduction in the rental rate of all contracts that are extended or renewed and also a reduction of the same percentage with respect to the previous contract in those that are signed with new tenants.
– Podemos’ legal services consider that the contracts currently in force are untouchable and, therefore, the rental payments would not automatically experience a 40% reduction if the measure they propose were to be applied. But this reduction would be applied at the time of “renewals or extensions”, that is, if the same landlord signs a new contract with the same tenant under the same terms as the previous one or if both agree to extend their agreement for a longer period of time. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5647133/… 

MALAGA PROVINCE

The IX Cactus and Succulent Fair arrives in Casarabonela: {Translation, summary}
– The Botanical Garden ‘Mora i Bravard’ of Casarabonela will host the IX Cactus and Succulents Fair, an event that has become a tradition for fans of these plants in the province of Malaga. From October 25 to 27, visitors will be able to enjoy a unique natural environment, with more than 11,000 specimens distributed over 8,000 square meters, in one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe dedicated to these species.
– The fair will have a varied program of activities that will begin on Friday with the official opening and a guided tour of the Botanical Garden. Saturday will be marked by lectures by experts such as María del Mar Trigo, who will address the adaptation strategies of these plants to arid environments, as well as the curious presentation on hallucinogenic cacti.
– The event will not only be aimed at experts, but also at those who wish to learn about these plants. Meet and network with other fans of these distinctive plants. On Sunday, a free bonsai initiation workshop will be held, followed by an activity for children involving cacti. This last day will close with the official closing of the fair. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1790875/la-ix-feria-de-cactus-y-suculentas-llega-a-casarabonela/ 

ALMAYATE

Halloween 2024 will be celebrated in Almayate, Valle-Niza and Cajiz with children’s entertainment, workshops and a tunnel of terror: {Translation}
– The evening of Thursday October 31 will feature a ‘Halloween Party’ in Almayate, Cajiz and Valle-Niza. A big party focused on the little ones that will feature different activities in each of the population centers.
– The deputy mayor of Almayate, Cajiz and Valle-Niza, Jesus Maria Claros, explained Thursday the details of the activities from the Mayor’s Office have prepared for such a special evening, where magic and costumes captivate the smallest of the house.
– Claros wanted to invite first of all to all residents of these localities to participate and enjoy the activities prepared. “We have put a lot of care and interest in bringing the Halloween party to Almayate, Cajiz and Valle-Niza so that children can enjoy an afternoon of fear among friends and neighbors. The trick or treat will start with the activities we have prepared for that day, which will feature workshops, entertainment, gymkhanas or even a tunnel of terror,” said the deputy mayor in the first instance.
– “In Almayate, the ‘Halloween Party’ will be held in the Mayor’s Office from 17.30 hours to 20.30 hours. We will have a magic show that will start early in the morning. And there will also be children’s entertainment with parachutes, gymkhanas of terror and musical entertainment,” he said.
– “In Cajiz, the party will also start at 17.30 hours and will run until 19.30 hours in the mayor’s office with children’s entertainment with parachutes, gymkhanas of terror, musical animation, balloon workshop and face painting, “continued Jesus Maria Claros.
– Finally, the deputy mayor explained that in Valle-Niza will be held balloon workshops, face painting and a tunnel of terror. “These activities will be in the school of Valle-Niza from 12.00 to 14.00 hours,” he concluded, once again inviting all residents to participate. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/halloween-2024-se-celebrara-en-almayate-valle-niza-y-cajiz-con-animacion-infantil-talleres-y-un-tunel-del-terror/ 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The town of Triana will soon be able to have high-speed Internet thanks to the deployment of fiber optics: {Translation, summary}
– The fiber optics network will be installed by the company Jetnet.
– The mayor stated that “the City Council of Velez-Malaga remains firm in its goal of ensuring that fiber optics reach every corner of our municipality, recognizing that this technology is not only a promise for the future, but a present reality that must be available to all. Through this collaboration with Jetnet, we are taking a significant step towards a more connected and therefore more prosperous community. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-pueblo-de-triana-podra-contar-en-breve-con-internet-de-alta-velocidad-gracias-al-despliegue-de-fibra-optica/

EUROPE

Russia’s lower house ratifies treaty with North Korea on mutual military support; 3,000 North Korean troops already deployed to fight Ukraine:
– The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Thursday ratified the bilateral treaty with North Korea that calls for mutual commitment to providing military assistance to each other in the event of an armed attack, Russian media reported.
– Russia’s State Duma ratified the treaty during a plenary session, the TASS and Sputnik news agencies reported, following the signing of the pact at the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in June.
– The “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty includes a clause committing the two states to providing military support “without delay” if either is attacked.
– The ratification came amid growing tensions after South Korea and the United States confirmed the North is sending its troops to fight alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine. Last Friday, Seoul’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said that North Korea plans to send some 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to support Russia. The NIS further told lawmakers Wednesday that 10,000 soldiers are expected to be deployed by December and that 3,000 have already been deployed.
Sources: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/… &
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russias… 

UK

Brits Heading to France Warned of Delays From November 1:
– Holidaymakers from the UK who plan to reach France have been warned of delays from November 1, 2024. The French authorities announced earlier this week that from November 1, the internal Schengen border controls will be reinstated for another six months, until April 30, 2025.
– The controls will take place with all six Schengen neighbouring countries – Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. This means that all non-EU citizens who want to enter the territory of France from one of the above-mentioned countries will have to undergo controls.
– Following this decision, travel experts have said that Brits should be prepared for longer waiting times when travelling to France from its neighbouring countries. Brits travelling by car or coach from Italy, Luxembourg, or Belgium are expected to be more affected by the controls. In addition, those using Eurostar may also experience long waiting times during passport controls. Full article: https://schengen.news/brits-heading-to-france-warned-of-delays-from-november-1/

MIGRATION IN SPAIN

DYM survey says more than half of Spaniards would support sending irregular migrants to centers abroad as Italy has done: {Translation, summary}
– More than half of Spaniards would agree to transfer irregular migrants to reception centers located in other countries, as Italy has recently done in Albania, to deal with the migratory crisis. PP and Vox voters are the most supportive of this measure, although there are around 50% of PSOE and Sumar voters who would also find it appropriate to promote it in Spain.
– The latest DYM poll for 20minutos has brought to the public the debate that has been brewing for some weeks in the European Union (EU) as a result of the migration policy of the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who this week began to relocate migrants to a deportation center in Albania while awaiting the resolution of their asylum claim. Source, Spanish: More than half of Spaniards would agree to transfer irregular migrants to reception centers located in other countries, as Italy has recently done in Albania, to deal with the migratory crisis. PP and Vox voters are the most supportive of this measure, although there are around 50% of PSOE and Sumar voters who would also find it appropriate to promote it in Spain.
– The latest DYM poll for 20minutos has brought to the public the debate that has been brewing for some weeks in the European Union (EU) as a result of the migration policy of the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who this week began to relocate migrants to a deportation center in Albania while awaiting the resolution of their asylum claim. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5646586/0/mas-mitad-los-espanoles-apoyaria-envio-migrantes-centros-extranjero-como-ha-hecho-italia/ 

HEALTH

Dutch lawsuit against Bill Gates and others over ‘vaccine injuries’ continues, judges find jurisdiction: {Translation from NL}
– The lawsuit against businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates continues. He is accused by a Dutch group of coronaskeptics of “vaccine harm” from corona vaccines. Gates had objected on the grounds that the judges lacked jurisdiction, but the court in Leeuwarden ruled Wednesday that it did have jurisdiction.
– A group has also sued former prime minister Mark Rutte, former minister Hugo de Jonge and several members of Outbreak Management Team, which advised the government, among others. Because Bill Gates’ foundation was involved in fighting the corona pandemic, he has also been subpoenaed. According to the judges, the claims against all the people are interrelated, and therefore it is “expedient” to adjudicate the claims jointly.
Source, Dutch: https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/1389972873/rechtszaak-bill-gates-om-vaccinatieschade-gaat-door-rechters-vinden-zich-bevoegd

PRODUCT ALERT

Warning of the presence of salmonella in all varieties of frozen croquettes from the Las Croquetas de Fer brand: {Translation, summary]
– The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has been informed by Extremadura authorities of the possible presence of salmonella in frozen croquettes of all varieties of the brand Las Croquetas de Fer.
– As reported by Aesan, all the croquettes in one-kilo bags produced between September 13 and October 15, and with expiration dates between March 13 and April 15, 2026, are affected with this bacterium.
– The initial distribution has been to Andalusia, Balearic Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Catalonia, Valencia, Galicia, La Rioja and Madrid, although it is not excluded that there may be redistributions to other autonomous communities.
– People who have the product affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming it. In the case of having eaten the croquettes of the affected lots and presenting any symptomatology compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and vomiting accompanied by fever and headache), it is advised to go to a health center. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5647497/0/consumo-alerta-presencia-salmonela-variedades-croquetas-congeladas-croquetas-de-fer/ 

CULTURE

Why do the Royals dress so well yet our politicians all look like they buy off the rack at factory surplus outlets? Princess Leonor’s unexpected look brings glamor to the Princess of Asturias Awards concert: {Translation, summary}
– October is always a very busy month for Leonor, with three very important dates: Columbus Day, the Princess of Asturias Awards and, above all, her birthday, which on October 31 will mark the anniversary of her swearing in to the Constitution. As always, at each event, the heiress to the throne surprises us either with a military uniform or with a style that reflects her maturity and the solemnity of her position, although with a touch of trend.
– The King was was also looking good, as usual, his dapper appearance reassuring us that properly tailored basic suits of quality fabric can still be quite impressive. Sanchez and his henchmen should take note and quit buying suits off the rack.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/mujer/moda/inesperado-look-princesa-leonor-glamour-concierto-premios-princesa-asturias-5642926/ 

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PETS FOR ADOPTION

Vélez-Málaga Municipal Pet Adoption Service, FREE adoptions:
– The animals are at the Don Animal Kennel and Feline Residence, currently located in Arroyo Granadillas Finca “El Olivar”, in Rincón de la Victoria (29730, Málaga). The adoptions will be totally free, and the animals will be identified with microchip and with all their mandatory treatments.
– Contact Telephone: 952971663
– Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 14:00 & 16:30 – 20:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 – 14:00
– Email: info@donanimal.com
– Adoption form: https://donanimal.com
– See photo gallery of available dogs: https://velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=medio_ambiente&tag=servicio-municipal-de-adopcion-de-animales-de-compania

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