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Extra-long bridge holiday next month: Friday 6 Dec, is Constitution Day. Monday 9 Dec, is Immaculate Conception Holiday. Both are national public holidays in Spain. So that results in a 4 day holiday. DigameXtra will be closed for these 2 holidays. Some people will take off on Thursday the 5th and the following Tuesday the 10th as well, making a 6 day bridge holiday. Ref: https://publicholidays.es/2024-dates/

DIGAMEXTRA WILL BE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS ON FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER & MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER.

Posts scheduled for Fri, 6 Dec. will be posted one day early, on Thurs, 5 Dec. Posts scheduled for Mon, 9 Dec. will be posted the following day, Tues, 10 Dec. 

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

 I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. Once a year, for 7 weeks, I do a fundraiser to help pay production expenses throughout the whole year. This year’s goal is to receive a donation from 4% of subscribers. The 4% Club finances DigameXtra for the 96% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? The generosity of the 4% Club members is greatly appreciated. 

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-Holiday Donation Info, 2 Methods-
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#2. Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) “eGift card” by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you need is my email address. Remember, this is an “eGift card” you buy that Amazon emails directly to me, don’t buy a plain “gift card”. Use the link provided below to access the “eGift card” purchase page. 
PLEASE DO NOT SEND AMAZON UK eGIFT CARDS. NO BANK TRANSFERS OR PAYMENT APPS.
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Total Donations Received As Of Today: 25

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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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Flamenco- The Autumn Recitals ‘Rincón de la Victoria, capital of Flamenco’ at Peña El Piyayo:
– Saturday, November 23 performance by the Escuela Flamenca José Roa, a center dedicated to the teaching of flamenco dance, which will showcase its students.
– Saturday, November 30 recital will be by Morenito de Illoras, Jr. Singer-songwriter in all areas, and 1st Prize in the Young Flamenco Contest of the Peña El Piyayo.
– Peña El Piyayo is located in the urbanization Las Pedrizas, local 2, Rincon de la Victoria.
Info: https://www.turismoenrincon.es/recitales-de-otono-rincon-2024/
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XXIV Festival of Mosto and Chacina de Colmenar
(24th Colmenar Wine and Cured Meat Festival):
Sunday, November 24
– In the tent of the Plaza de Los Carros there will be fifteen exhibitors where there will be tastings and you can purchase sausages, cheeses, wines, extra virgin olive oil, honey, breads or sweets. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a concert by Lorena Santos.
– The start of the festival is at 10:30am with popular dances such as the maragatas and the open day offered by the Honey Museum (from 11:00 to 14:00).
– At 12:00 the opening speech will be given by the journalist from Andalucía Directo on Canal Sur, Juan Carlos González.
This will be followed by the presentation of the 2024 prizes and, at the end of the event, the tastings and snacks of typical local dishes will begin. Music will be provided by the Colmenar and Riogordo Music Bands. Later, the dance groups Escuela de Zaima and the Panda de Verdiales de Colmenar will perform.
– Visitors will also be able to enjoy the exhibition of classic and historic cars organised by the Alandalus Club. Source: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-xxiv-fiesta-del-mosto-y-la-chacina-de-colmenar-rinde-tributo-este-domingo-a-estos-productos-de-elaboracion-artesanal/ & Video Link

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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Av. Moscatel 1”I”, 29740 Torre del Mar (Jardines Viña Malága / Antigua Casa de la Viña)
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00. Info: 952543334
*Activities*
– Spanish practice groups (limited size groups) Wednesday and Friday 10.00 to 13.00.
– Wednesdays- Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 to 13.00.
– Shop open Wednesdays & Fridays. 10.00 to 13.00.
– Every Thursday Spanglish. Conversation between Spanish and English friends, Time 16.30 to 17.30.
– Every Friday – Conversation group. Time 10.00 to 11.00.
– Every Friday – Coffee Morning. 10.00 to 13.00.
– Every Saturday – Catholic Mass in English at Lux Mundi Centre. Time 16.00.
– Saturday 21st December – Ecumenical Carol Service. St Andrés Parish Church Torre del Mar. Time 17.00.
*Excursions*
-Thursday 19th December– Malaga Christmas lights.
-Thursday 9th January – Gibraltar Sales Shopping.
Please contact the Centre for further information.

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Warning Note: High winds and waves possible until 10am Friday.

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CÓMPETA SOLAR

Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: James Bain, Competa
Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain)
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.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
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.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number
Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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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
HOME CARE/NURSE SUPPORT
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
VACANCY: Due to a successful rehabilitation we will have vacancy from 21st November in one of our ensuite units for a long stay English speaking guest. Please contact Liz on 692419548.
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. 
 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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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE

BluCee Real Estate have had a fantastic year so far:
50% of our buyers are Spanish which is inline with previous years. The other 50% are made up of buyers from The Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, Germany, America to name a few.
We have attended International property exhibitions in London, Toronto, Birmingham and Warsaw this year. In 2025 we are attending exhibitions in Manchester, Dubai, London, Birmingham, Dublin and The Netherlands.
If you want your property to have maximum exposure, contact us today!
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.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details can be seen every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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COMPARE FUNERALS SPAIN

 

Compare Funerals cover the whole of Spain
ruthforder@comparefuneral.org
* Direct Cremation €2,250
* Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home
* Supply of coffin
* Preparation and care of deceased
* Registration of death and certification of all legal documentation
* Cremation and any doctor’s fees
* Supply of Urn
* Delivery of Urn and associated paperwork to family (death certificate, cremation certificate etc)
This plan is exclusive to a number of provinces, please ask advisor for more information.
Contact Ruth Forder on 0034 693 715 718 ; Comparefuneral.org
Your questions answered by Ruth from Compare Funerals Spain
– Why should I have a funeral plan? Having been funeral planning for over 10 year I’ve experienced some very sad and upset families when nothing is in place. A Spanish funeral plans will ensure that all costs are covered for your funeral service. Getting a prepaid plan will help you feel assured that your family will not be under any financial strain when it comes to paying for your funeral. A plan also means you can have peace of mind that everything has been organised in advance, so your loved ones do not have to make any difficult decisions.
– Why choose Compare Funerals? There seems to be a gap in Spain between independent funeral directors, offering plans at a good price but lacking the security of an established Trust or ability to cover a client overseas and Providers who seem to charge more than necessary. We want to be right in the middle and offer the best of both worlds. Our best-priced plan is only 2,250€ and does the essentials.
– Can I do a payment plan? All our plans are payable in full or over up to 5 years interest FREE. The interest free periods are based on initial deposit. The higher the deposit the less your monthly repayments will be.
– Can I transfer the plan? The answer is YES. You could name 2 people on one plan however if you had a friend/family member pass away we can transfer the plan into a 3rd party’s name.
– What happens if I move? All our plans offer the equivalent service in Spain (including the islands), Portugal, Republic of Ireland and the UK. If you moved to the UK, we would transfer the plan to one of our many partners at no extra cost to you.
– Is paperwork included? Yes, your family will receive a death certificate in Spanish and an international certification in English. We also provide a cremation certificate that allows the ashes on board a plane.
We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– IKEA Malm three-drawer chest in teak finish 40€
– IKEA Malm two-drawer chest in matching teak finish 20€
-“Viners of Sheffield” stainless steel cutlery set, six place settings, 42 pieces, reposted at reduced price 35€.
Contact Richard in Caleta de Vélez on mobile/Whatsapp 617282970 

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For Sale: White TV / storage unit. Contents on/in the unit are not included. Unit is in one piece. Has holes for cables, bottom left and bottom right. Measurements: Width: 226cm. Depth 50cm. Height: 77cm
Buyer collects. No couriers.
Contact Pam, Torrox. Whats app 0046703770153.
e-mail: pamhalmstad@gmail.com 

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For Sale: 2 Bikes. Di Blasi, stainless steel, folding bikes, vgc.
Price in total €100.
Jan, Canillas de Aceituno. Mobile 633661957 

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For Sale, 2 items:
– IKEA TV Stand. Everything you need to keep your TV area tidy, with plenty of storage space for CD’s/DVD’s/headphones/manuals etc and no cables in the way. Black, 2 drawers and 2 open shelves, 120 cm long x 42cm deep x 39 cm high. Price 40 euros.
– Toshiba Microwave Oven. Model MM2-MM20PF(WH) 800W with turntable and full instructions. Small counter-top or cupboard in full working order. White 43 cm wide x 33 cm deep x 26 cm high. Small mark on inside glass door. 2nd hand 2 years old but in full working order. Price 25 euros
Derek, Torrox. Tel/WhatsApp: 676 403 669
Email: teame@hotmail.co.uk 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Campingas Gas heater BF5000, 4 swivel wheels and 3 adjustment levels. As new, unused, retail price 129€, asking price 80€ ono
– Ecron 2200W plug in oil radiator, model MD902, 230 V, 50Hz , 4 settings, thermostat control. Price 25€.
– Fagor 1200W radiator 220-230V, 50-60Hz, thermostat control. Price 20€
Collection only. Susan, Vélez Málaga.
Email: omsusan7134@gmail.com ; Mob 628155179 

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For Sale: Landola Jumbo Electro-Acoustic Guitar, vintage 1993 model with an Arbiter guitar stand and American “Superior” gig bag. The middle photograph (left) shows the label inside the body. Landola Electro-Acoustic Guitars rarely come on the second hand market and tend to be far more expensive than the asking price.
Bought new by the owner, never used in a band, the frets and fingerboard are in good condition, with a nice comfortable action. The headstock and original enclosed tuners all work as they should; as does the internal pickup under the saddle, connected to amplification via a socket in the strap-pin.
It’s in excellent condition and being sold with a Zoom 505 guitar effects pedal, rarely used, with usage instructions and still in its box. All four items €269.
George Munday/Frigiliana; 633685470. Can meet at the CEPSA Garage on the Nerja/Frigiliana motorway junction.

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For Sale: Peugeot Vivacity Scooter, 50cc. 895€
I have owned from new this 2003 Peugeot Scooter. Only 3,200km! Always stored in my garage so excellent condition. No accidents or drops! New ITV until Sept 2026. Fully serviced October 2024; 2 new tyres; new battery.
Contact Adrian, Canillas de Albaida.
Tel/WhatsApp: 623 575 970
Email: adrianstrong@hotmail.com 

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Recommendations, Requests & Comments

When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.

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Water Outages: I have received a report that Cutar still has no running water after it was cut Saturday, and that neighbours in villages around Comares had only muddy water coming out of their taps since the first storm last week. Drinking water in bottles has been distributed in Cutar, but no date given for the repairs to be finished. -Ed

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Víctor de Aldama, the ringleader of a corruption & bribery plot, implicates both Pedro Sánchez and his wife: {Translation, summary}
– On February 20, 2024, a former personal assistant and driver of José Luis Ábalos, Koldo García Izaguirre, and his wife, were arrested, accused of alleged collection of illegal commissions in the purchase of masks. This investigation uncovered a criminal plot, also involving hydrocarbon deals, that now implicates top officials, as well as their families and associates.
– Víctor de Aldama {pic}, the ringleader of the corruption plot that involves José Luis Ábalos (Former Minister of Transport), points at the President of the Government, at several of his ministers and even at Pedro Sánchez’s wife as co-conspirators. But above all, he put the finger on the former Minister of Transport, whom he accused of accepting bribes, and especially placed in the center of the hurricane the current number 2 of the PSOE and right hand of Pedro Sánchez, Santos Cerdán, whom he said he asked for 15,000 euros, which he received.
– During the two and a half hours of his voluntary statement before Judge Ismael Moreno, the businessman, as promised, testified regarding the crimes. From the beginning he aimed high, against Pedro Sánchez. He said that the socialist leader asked to meet him in person when he began to collaborate with the Ministry of Public Works. De Aldama said that the photo published in the media dated February 3, 2019 in which the ‘conseguidor’ and the president appear at the presentation of the socialist candidacy for the mayor of Madrid was precisely the day he met the head of the Executive (Sanchez has publicly claimed it was a random fan selfie pic and no words were exchanged). That meeting, which was not random or “surreptitious” according to the accused, was set up by Ábalos himself and his advisor, Koldo García. “I know what you are doing and I thank you. You have kept me informed,” he recalled Sánchez telling him.
– In the same line of trying to implicate Sánchez, the accused has insinuated that the president was the one who insisted that Koldo García, a key player in this plot, joined the ministry then headed by Ábalos. Víctor de Aldama basically made it clear that Pedro Sánchez knew all the movements of the businessman, and was up to date on their activities.
– The alleged procurer in the Koldo case, Víctor de Aldama, referred in his voluntary statement to the judge to various alleged cash payments made at the doors of places such as the PSOE headquarters in Calle Ferraz and at the Ministry of Transport itself, and although neither the prosecutor nor the judge asked him for evidence to corroborate these claims, he said that it is always possible to review the security camera recordings to confirm that what he said happened. Sources, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/aldama… &
https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/aldama-aseg…
Additional refs: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Luis_%C3%81balos
& https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-al…

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The European Parliament refuses to debate in committee on the migration crisis in the Canary Islands: {Translation, summary}
– This Wednesday, the Civil Liberties, Justice and Interior Commission (LIBE) refused to include in its agenda an exchange of views on the migratory crisis in Spain, with special attention to the situation in the Canary Islands; a debate that the Vox group in the European Parliament, Patriots for Europe, wanted to add, with the support of the Spanish PP, but which has not gained enough support to move forward.
– Thus, the MEPs have approved with 47 votes in favor, 19 against and no abstentions the decision already taken at the coordinator level not to include this matter on the agenda of future sessions of the parliamentary commission.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-eurocamara-rechaza-debatir-comision-crisis-migratoria-canarias-20241121132003.html

ANDALUCÍA

State of the reservoirs in Andalusia on Thursday, November 21, 2024: Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/embalses-andalucia-21noviembre-20241118000000-nt.html

AXARQUÍA

Welcome change to the La Viñuela reservoir after the DANA- it gains 12 cubic hectometers in just one week: {Translation, summary}
– The reservoir of La Viñuela received less direct DANA precipitation than other locations, about 70 liters per square meter, but it is clear that the runoff is having its effect. That has allowed it to go from 24 cubic hectometers to almost 36 in a few days. Last year at this time it had 12. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/espectacular-cambio-embalse-vinuela-tras-dana-gana-20241120113248-nt.html

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Eastern Costa del Sol residents face whopping 35% rise in water bills:
– The Mancomunidad association of town halls in the Axarquía, the area to the east of Malaga province, voted on Tuesday 19 November to increase water bills paid by 14 of the 31 municipalities in the area applicable from 2025. The municipalities affected are Almáchar, Benamargosa, Benamocarra, El Borge, Comares, Cútar, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Totalán, Algarrobo and Torrox, which together have a population of around 180,000 registered inhabitants and some 230,000 in the summer season.
– In the case of an increase of around 27% for wastewater treatment, the municipalities affected are Vélez-Málaga, Benamocarra, Rincón de la Victoria, Torrox and Algarrobo.
– These increases in water rates, from 0.3274 to 0.4429 euros per cubic metre in the case of water supply and from 0.4702 to 0.5977 in the case of sewerage, which are expected to come into effect on 1 January 2025, do not mean that residents will immediately pay these increases in their water and sewerage bills, as it will now be up to each of the affected town halls to decide whether or not to pass them on to end users. However, the technical reports state that, for an average consumption of ten cubic metres per month per household, the increase will be 1.44 euros per month. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/eastern-costa-sol-residents-face-whopping-rise-20241120111435-nt.html

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Axarquia regional gov’t pushes sex-ed classes for 3rd & 4th graders: {Translation, summary}
– The Association of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol Axarquia has received a grant from the Andalusian Youth Institute to implement the programme ‘For a quality emotional and affective-sexual education’. The vice-president responsible for Equality, Mari Carmen Moreno, and the technicians of the CMIM Axarquia, attended the event where the project was presented by the territorial delegate of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality, Ruth Sarabia.
– Moreno explained that the project ‘For a Quality Emotional and Affective Sexual Education’ will be developed in IES la Maroma (Benamocarra), IES Los Montes (Colmenar), IES Alta Axarquía (Periana), and IES el Almijar (Competa). It is aimed at 3rd and 4th year ESO students, with more than 300 young people expected to take part. {Parents who wish to opt their children out of these activities must make this declaration in writing, personally delivered in advance to school authorities, and be sure to get a receipt. Some school districts in the past, particularly in the north of Spain, have begun similar sex info programs without giving parents advance notice; others do post opt-out notices- buried deep in their “official” websites. -Ed.}
– The municipalities of Algarrobo, Nerja, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez Málaga, and Totalán have also received the grant. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-proyecto-por-una-educacion-emocional-y-afectivo-sexual-de-calidad-de-mancomunidad-axarquia-recibe-una-subvencion-del-iaj/ 

COSTA DEL SOL

Police in Spain bust international gang that recruited minors to commit murders on the Costa del Sol:
– National Police have smashed an international gang that recruited murders and bombers and which operated in Spain and on the Costa del Sol.
– The investigation was sparked in Benalmádena following the arrest of a 17 year old foreign minor. National Police officers discovered he had travelled to Spain to assassinate a member of a biker group. But the investigation revealed this was not an isolated case as behind this order was an organisation dedicated to recruiting teenagers in Sweden and Denmark to commit settling of scores crimes, in which they even used explosives.
– Police discovered the minor had been the subject of a recruitment process through social media – where the gang had used a Telegram channel to recruit them – and had subsequently sent them to Spain to commit the murder. To carry out the crime, the gang had planned to send an assault rifle and had planned the perpetrator’s escape, which would initially be on an electric scooter, according to investigators.
– In addition to the arrest on the Costa del Sol, two other minors, also of Swedish nationality, who had travelled to Denmark with the intention of committing another murder, were arrested in Denmark. Two firearms were also seized from these teenagers. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/benalmadena-torremolinos/gang-that-recruited-minors-commit-murders-and-20241120131404-nt.html 

UPDATE- The police believe that a 14-year-old minor managed the network of teenage murderers: {Translation, summary}
– He hardly ever left the house. He spent his life in his room, surrounded by his computer and his devices. From that screen, he managed – so the police believe – a network of underage hitmen whom he sent anywhere in the world to carry out the orders he received.
– Investigators had on their radar a criminal based in Alicante with apparent connections to organized crime. But, to their surprise, it was not him on the other side of the screen, but his son, a teenager just 14 years old.
– The operation started with another minor, in this case a 17 years old had raised suspicions of police in Benalmádena in May. Officers discovered that he had landed on the Costa del Sol from Sweden and that within a week of arriving he had dyed his hair and changed his physical appearance.
– Plainclothes police discreetly followed his movements and discovered that he had acquired an electric scooter which he used to move around the town, although in days prior to his arrest he focused on a particular urbanization. The investigation would reveal that the target was a member of a Swedish biker gang.
– No weapons were found on the teen’s arrest. The agents believe that the network that recruited him had yet to send him the submachine gun with which to carry out the execution.
– Investigators got to the core of the network, a family living in San Juan (Alicante) that allegedly ran a “debt collection service” and hit squad, with the distinction that it was exclusively using minors for its activities, whom they would have recruited through a Telegram channel in Sweden and Denmark. The investigators believe that the father of the family, a man of Swedish nationality, although born in Eastern Europe, would have been the one who provided clients from different criminal organizations with which he had contacts. They charged from 20,000 to 50,000 euros for their services.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/policia-cree-menor-anos-gestionaba-red-adolescentes-20241120212450-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Two Malaga villages request disaster area status after devastating ‘Dana’ storm:
– The municipalities of Almogía and Benamargosa were two of the place worst affected by the ‘Dan’a which swept across Malaga province on Wednesday 13 November. For this reason, both town halls have applied or will apply in the next few days to be officially recognised as disaster areas, in order to be eligible for funding from other administrations. Photo: Eugenio Cabezas/SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/two-malaga-villages-request-disaster-area-status-20241119120125-nt.html

NERJA

Man’s body discovered by hikers at Maro nature spot:
– Guardia Civil officers located the body of a man in a ravine in the natural area of the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs, in the municipality of Nerja on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol on Saturday 16 November. The alarm was raised by hikers walking around the area who called the police. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, so its identification is pending an autopsy in Malaga city.
– Police sources have told SUR that they believe the deceased is Mauro P., a 63-year-old resident of Rincón de la Victoria, who had been missing since 5 November. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/mans-body-found-the-cliffs-maro-20241120081354-nt.html

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria will teach a new workshop on basic life support and the use of defibrillators aimed at the entire population: {Translation, summary}
– The workshop will be taught by members of the Association of Former Patients of the Intensive Medicine Unit of the University Clinical Hospital (EXPAUMI). The contents will cover how to identify loss of consciousness, absence of breathing, upper airway obstruction and cardiorespiratory arrest.
– To participate, you can apply by email: sanidad@rincondelavictoria.es
– The day will be held on Monday, November 25 in the assembly hall of the Rincón de la Victoria City Council, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-impartira-un-nuevo-taller-de-soporte-vital-basico-y-uso-de-desfibriladores-dirigido-a-toda-la-poblacion/ 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

‘Vélez-Málaga, City of Christmas’ will turn on the Christmas lighting with a great party on Saturday, November 30: {Translation, summary}
– As far as the programme is concerned, different activities have been prepared for the afternoon of Saturday 30 November.
– The day will start at 17.00 with the inauguration of the Municipal Nativity Scene in the Town Hall and the start of the Portovelis Market in its Christmas edition in Calle Canalejas. – At 5.15 p.m. the Grand Children’s Christmas Party will get underway in the Plaza de Las Carmelitas.
– At 5.30 p.m. the parade of the Municipal Band will start its route from the Plaza de Las Carmelitas.
– And the highlight of the day will be at 18.15 hours, at sunset, when the long awaited lighting of the Christmas lights will take place from Camino de Málaga street.
– At 18.30 there will be another parade by the Pastoral de Santa María, from Camino de Málaga to Plaza de la Constitución.
– And at 20.00 hours it will be the turn of the zambombá ‘Ven a vivir la Navidad’, by the Ortigosa Brothers, which will entertain the Plaza de la Constitución. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga… 

UK

Britain ‘directly involved’ in Ukraine war, Russian ambassador tells Sky News:
– Britain is now “directly involved” in the Ukraine war after its Storm Shadow missiles were used to strike targets inside Russia, according to Moscow’s ambassador. Speaking to Sky News, Andrei Kelin also warned the West to carefully consider the lower bar Russia has established for using nuclear weapons. It comes after Western allies green-lit Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to strike inside Russia this week, following months of requests.
– British Storm Shadow missiles were fired into Russia just days after President Biden authorised the same policy shift.
Russia’s President Putin responded on Thursday by saying Russia had tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. He warned it could also be used against military facilities of countries that allow Kyiv to use their own missiles. “We believe that we have the right to use our weapons against military facilities of the countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities,” Mr Putin said. “And in case of escalation of aggressive actions, we will respond resolutely in a mirror way.” Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/britain-directly-involved-in-ukraine-war-russian-ambassador-tells-sky-news-13257896

EUROPE

There’s an old Mexican saying I am sure Joe Biden is aware of, “Si te metes con el toro, te quedas con los cuernos” (If you mess with the bull, you get the horns!)– Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says: {Translation, summary}
– Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, Kyiv’s air force said, in what would be the first use in war of a weapon designed to deliver long-distance nuclear strikes. The launch, if confirmed, highlights rapidly rising tensions in the 33-month-old war after Ukraine fired U.S. and British missiles at targets inside Russia this week despite warnings by Moscow that it would see such action as a major escalation.
– ICBMs are strategic weapons designed to deliver nuclear warheads and are an important part of Russia’s nuclear deterrent.
– “Today there was a new Russian missile. All the characteristics – speed, altitude – are (of an) intercontinental ballistic (missile). An expert (investigation) is currently underway,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video statement. The Ukrainian air force said the missile was fired from the Russian region of Astrakhan, more than 700 km (435 miles) from Dnipro in central-eastern Ukraine. It did not specify what kind of warhead the missile had or what type of missile it was. There was no suggestion it was nuclear-armed.
– Ukrainska Pravda, a Kyiv-based media outlet, cited anonymous sources saying the missile was an RS-26 Rubezh, a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 5,800 km, according to the Arms Control Association. The RS-26 is classified as an ICBM under a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia, but it can be seen as an intermediate-range ballistic missile when used with heavier payloads at ranges below 5,500 km, CSIS said.
– The Russian missile attack targeted enterprises and critical infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro, the air force said. This is in addition to Russia’s weekend missile strikes that hit three of the five working thermal plants owned by Ukrainian power giant DTEK and one of them is still offline, an industry source said, illustrating the severity of the latest blow to the national grid. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-launches-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-attack-ukraine-kyiv-says-2024-11-21/
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GASTRONOMIA

The bar in Granada that offers 142 tapas and wants to add more:
– Granada is the city of tapas. A place where ordering a beer and getting a free tapa is the norm. Each establishment decides how to offer theirs, for example, there are some places that have a tapas menu with different varieties to choose from. Although it is usual for these types of bars to have between 10 and 20 options to choose from, there are some that decide to go further.
– This is the case of a bar in Alhendín on the outskirts of the city, Taberna Estación 12, where they claim to have the largest variety of tapas available to their customers in Granada: a total of 142. “There are tapas for adults, for children, for all tastes”, explained Fouad Hallouch, owner of the establishment. And to achieve this he has everything: shawarma skewers, a huge variety of fish, hamburgers, pizzas, chorizo al infierno, scrambled eggs. “It’s very complicated and requires a lot of work because we don’t have anything precooked. We like things to come out fresh and for them to be of high quality.” Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/the-bar-granada-with-142-tapas-choose-20241114070042-nt.html 

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wins by Kokkinakis and Fritz leave Australia and the US tied at the Davis Cup quarterfinals:
– Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis emerged from a tight-as-can-be tiebreaker by saving four match points and eventually converting his seventh to get past Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (14) in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Thursday, before Taylor Fritz pulled the United States even by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4. Whichever advances will take on defending champion Italy or Argentina on Saturday.
– The other semifinal, to be contested Friday, is the Netherlands against Germany. The Dutch eliminated Rafael Nadal and Spain in the quarterfinals, sending the 22-time Grand Slam champion into retirement. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/davis-cup-score-us-australia-italy-argentina-12664dd8497122489d49d345a6f22792 

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Football News- Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win:
– The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
– San Marino’s stunning progress this year, as the team ranked No. 210 by FIFA, was capped Monday by a 3-1 win over Liechtenstein that sealed winning a UEFA Nations League group. It was San Marino’s second victory over Liechtenstein, the first in September ended a 20-year winless run in all games for a team whose all-time record in World Cup qualifiers is zero wins, two draws and 76 losses across more than three decades.
– Now, the door to the next World Cup is ever-so-slightly open because UEFA tweaked the qualifying format to elevate teams that win a group in the Nations League, even in the fourth and lowest tier. If results and standings go San Marino’s way next year in European qualifying groups for the World Cup, then entry awaits to the 16-team playoffs in March 2026. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/san-marino-soccer-worst-world-cup-784dc77b353143cdcd7b964ed263efe1 

TECH

US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment:
– U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.
– The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions to prevent Android from favoring its own search engine.
– A sale of Chrome “will permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point and allow rival search engines the ability to access the browser that for many users is a gateway to the internet,” Justice Department lawyers argued in their filing.
– Although regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android too, they asserted the judge should make it clear the company could still be required to divest its smartphone operating system if its oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. The broad scope of the recommended penalties underscores how severely regulators believe Google should be punished following an August ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta that branded the company as a monopolist. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/google-search-monopoly-penalty-justice-department-84e07fec51c5c59751d846118cb900a7

TRAVEL

Renfe offers rail tickets on high-speed and long-distance services in Spain from just 7 euros for Black Friday:
– Renfe has announced that it will put tickets for the Superprecios promotional campaign on sale this Friday, 22 November, for travel on high-speed and long-distance services in Andalucía. Tickets will be available from 22 November to 1 December for journeys from 8 January 2025.
– Renfe’s Superprecios start with fares from 7 euros for Avlo high-speed low-cost services from Seville and Malaga; and from 18 euros for travel on AVE high speed services from Seville, Malaga, Granada, Cordoba; Alvia from Cadiz and Huelva and Intercity from Algeciras and Almeria.
– Tickets will be available on the http://www.renfe.com website, at ticket offices and self-sale machines at stations, in person or online travel agencies and on 91 232 03 20 from this Friday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/renfe-offers-rail-tickets-highspeed-and-longdistance-20241120213120-nt.html 

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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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