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Editor’s Holiday: Monday, 3 February, there will be no issue, DigameXtra & DoctorLaptop will be closed.
Posts scheduled for 3 Feb will be posted on the following day.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. Once a year, during the year end holidays, 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. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
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PHOENIX CLUB
Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-make into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~ All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity ~
February
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp
– 21st – A visit to Estepona Market and Orchid House
March
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp
– 21st – Trip to IKEA and Guzmans Garden Centre
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk check out our FB page.
We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Dimensión Desconocida Trio: Fri, 24 Jan, 8pm
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, Calle Granada, Nerja
Dana Andrews on vocals, Gianni Piras on acoustic guitar, & Manuel Rodríguez on flamenco guitar. Special guest: Kali Parkin, double bass. They offer a repertoire that alternates moments of great rhythm with others that are more introspective, with the warm notes of the bolero. A guitar with a lot of rhythm and swing, like few others, presents the ideal base for an improvisation of a guitar that expresses the colors of flamenco, of gypsy jazz, all enriched by the soft but incisive voice used as an instrument by Dana Andrews. A unique opportunity to enjoy these musicians that take us to an unknown dimension.
Ticket 15€ online: giglon.com/evento/dana-andrews-nerja
or at the Centro cultural: 952523863
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Free Concert at the Museum of Malaga: Sun, 26 Jan, noon
Busker String Quartet will perform the Bridgit & Gwydion Trilogy and the Ciorcal Suite. Free entry but get there early (say 11am) to be sure of a seat. Full info: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/… & Video Link
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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
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Email us: hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX
Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years in Nerja area.
Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside, large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted. Call for advice. WhatsApp 680739577
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” (left) and “after” (right) pics from my latest job.
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*Are you thinking of selling?*
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Or you can come into our office and speak to us in person at Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29738, Málaga.
We look forward to helping you.
We cover the whole coast line and inland.
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ANDALUCÍA
Pensioners who meet these requirements can now apply for aid to pay their rent in Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– The Pension Supplement for Housing Rentals is aimed at those who receive a non-contributory retirement or disability pension; it seeks to guarantee greater economic stability for this vulnerable group.
***Requirements to qualify for aid- Applicants must meet a series of mandatory conditions to access the supplement*** Among the most notable requirements are:
– Habitual rental residence: The person must be the holder of the rental contract for the home, with a minimum duration of one year, and have resided there for the six months prior to the application.
– Link with the landlord: There must be no family or emotional relationship with the owner of the home, whether by blood, affinity, adoption or cohabitation.
– Real estate property: You cannot own any home.
– Recognized non-contributory pension: The applicant must be a beneficiary of a non-contributory retirement or disability pension both at the time of submitting the application and at the time of the resolution.
– Communication of changes: It is mandatory to report any change in personal or rental conditions that may influence the processing of the aid.
***Application process***
Interested parties can submit their application in two ways:
– In person: Going to the registration assistance offices of any public administration or post office. If the procedure is to be carried out in an office of the Junta de Andalucía, it is recommended to request an appointment to speed up the process. Locations link: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicios/sede/tramites/oficinas-asistencia-registros.html
– Electronics: Through the digital platform enabled by the Junta de Andalucía. [ https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/organismos/inclusionsocialjuventudfamiliaseigualdad/servicios/procedimientos/detalle/6827.html#toc-novedades ]
– For those who do not have the necessary technological resources, Board offices offer assistance in person to complete the process digitally. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/pensionistas-cumplan-requisitos-pueden-solicitar-ayuda-pagar-20250118071603-nts.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Change of weather in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
*Rain*
– After a few days without rain in the province, it is expected to return on Monday. Responsible for this new change of weather will be the Atlantic squall Garoé, which will leave widespread rainfall in much of the peninsula, although in the case of Malaga is expected to occur with somewhat less intensity.
– Thus, the rains are expected to reach the province from 14:00 on Monday, first in 
municipalities of the western Costa del Sol as Marbella and the capital, and after a couple of hours also in the rest of the territory. Expect a few showers that will increase in intensity, with possible isolated thunderstorms.
– Looking ahead to Tuesday, everything suggests that there could be a day of transition, with cloudy skies, but without precipitation.
– On Wednesday the rain is expected to begin to fall from 12:00 in the Serrania de Ronda, where an 80% probability is set, and then expand its influence throughout the province from 18:00. It is possible that heavy rain arrives the night of Wednesday to Thursday, and the situation continues during the first half of Thursday with a 65% probability of precipitation, and also overcast skies. The second half of Thursday, from 12:00 onwards, the showers will subside. From here, Meteorology does not see more rain until Saturday at 12:00 when they will reappear in the interior and the capital.
*Rise in temperatures*
– After a week marked by the cold, with special incidence in the interior, where municipalities such as Fuente de Piedra or Ronda have reached -4.1 degrees and -3.5 is expected that the thermometers will rise again from this Monday. Responsible for this rise will be the so-called “vientos ábregos” southwesterly winds, which are characterized as being humid carriers of rain.
– Its effects will begin to be felt on Monday, with temperatures around 15 degrees in 
Malaga and around 12 in the interior. On Tuesday the trend will continue to rise with up to 20 degrees maximum in the capital and 17 degrees in inland municipalities such as Ronda or Antequera, and between 12 and 9 minimum. For its part, on Wednesday the maximum will rise one point, reaching 21, in the capital and will remain the same in the rest of the territory, with respect to the minimum is expected to rise slightly to 15 in coastal areas, such as Velez-Malaga, and 12 in the interior. The values will continue to be maintained for the rest of the week, with ranges ranging between 18-21 and 6-11 degrees.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/cambio-tiempo-malaga-vuelven-lluvias-suben-temperaturas_0_2003168470.html
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The PP denounces that the Government will force more than 100,000 Malaga residents who collect unemployment or SMI to pay personal income tax: {Translation, summary}
– The national deputies for the PP of Malaga Mario Cortés and Gema Pérez {pic} 
have reproached the “endless collection eagerness” of the Government of Spain, by accusing them of forcing more than 100,000 people from Malaga who collect unemployment or the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) to make the declaration and pay the Income Tax on Individuals (IRPF), something from which until now “both groups were exempt”.
– In this way, Perez has reproached the President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, and the first vice president, Maria Jesus Montero, who “looks to squeeze those who have the least”, stressing that “it is the first time in this country that unemployed people who receive any benefit and the beneficiaries of the minimum wage are required to pay taxes”.
– Gema Pérez, who has criticized that the Government of Sánchez has raised “93 times” taxes and contributions, “with twelve hikes already applied so far in 2025”, has indicated that “all beneficiaries of unemployment benefits will be obliged to declare the IRPF, regardless of the amount received, from the Renta 2024 campaign, which is the one that must be presented this year”.
***The Threat To Comply***
– Thus, he warned of the “concern” that this procedure is generating among the unemployed themselves, pointing out that failure to file the declaration may mean the suspension of the right to receive unemployment benefits and limit access to tax deductions and exemptions.
– In short, said the national deputy for the PP of Malaga, “this is a new blow from this Government to the middle and working classes, those to whom Sánchez and Montero said they would never raise taxes.”
– Finally, the deputy has stressed that families and SMEs are facing the most difficult January slope in recent history by the “fiscal voracity” of the national executive and the “absence of strong measures” to alleviate inflation accumulated in recent years. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/pp-denuncia-gobierno-obligara-100_0_2003167937.html
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TORROX
The Carnival arrives in Torrox on March 7 and 8 and at El Morche on the 15th of that same month: {Translation, summary}
– The Councillor for Festivals and Traditions of the City of Torrox, Salvador Escudero, has advanced this Friday the dates on which the carnival will be held in the municipality. It will be the first two weekends of March, Friday 7 and Saturday 8 in Torrox, and Saturday March 15 in El Morche.
– Escudero explained that on 7 and 8, the big tent installed in the Plaza de la Constitución will be the epicenter of the traditional acts of Carnival, with its corresponding gala, contests, performances, etc., while in the case of El Morche will be the following weekend when they will have their big tent and Carnival party. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-carnaval-llega-a-torrox-los-dias-7-y-8-de-marzo-y-a-el-morche-el-dia-15-de-ese-mismo-mes/
MIDDLE EAST
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza, 3 Israeli hostages released:
– Palestinians burst into streets to celebrate and began returning to the rubble of bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, while three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.
– The first phase of the truce in the 15-month-old war between Israel and Hamas took effect following a three-hour delay during which Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded the Gaza Strip. That last-minute Israeli blitz killed 13 people, according to Palestinian health authorities. Israel blamed Hamas for being late to deliver the names of hostages it would free, and said it had struck terrorists. Hamas said the holdup in providing the list was technical.
– The truce calls for fighting to stop, aid to be sent in to Gaza and 33 of nearly 100 Israeli and foreign hostages to go free over the six-week first phase in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
– For Hamas, the truce could provide an opportunity to emerge from the shadows after 15 months in hiding. Hamas policemen dressed in blue police uniform swiftly deployed in some areas. There is no detailed plan in place to govern Gaza after the war, much less rebuild it. Any return of Hamas will test the patience of Israel, which has said it will resume fighting unless the militant group is fully dismantled. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-ceasefire-hostage-release-set-begin-2025-01-19/
SPORTS
Australian Open Update- See full results here: https://ausopen.com/results#!All
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Tennis News- Injury brings an end to Alejandro Davidovich’s Australian Open hopes: {Translation, summary}
– Alejandro Davidovich’s Australian Open campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday as he lost 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to Tommy Paul in the fourth round. The Malaga-born player was hampered by a hip injury sustained early in the match.
– Davidovich, ranked 59th, lost his balance during a rally in the fourth game, injuring his right psoas muscle. However, despite obvious discomfort and limited mobility, he chose to continue. Even though his coach, David Sánchez, consulted with him throughout the match from the courtside box, the Spaniard’s performance remained heavily restricted and Paul, ranked ninth, capitalised on Davidovich’s struggles, securing victory in just over 80 minutes.
– Davidovich, a four-time Grand Slam fourth-round participant, will undergo medical tests on Monday to assess his fitness for Spain’s upcoming Davis Cup match against Switzerland in Biel. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/injury-brings-an-end-alejandro-davidovichs-australian-20250119194040-nt.html
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Tennis News- Medvedev fined $76,000 for Melbourne misconduct:
– Daniil Medvedev has been fined a large chunk of his Australian Open prize money for unsportsmanlike conduct at the year’s opening Grand Slam, included a racket-smashing meltdown in the first round.
– The Russian, 28, whacked his racket into the net five times as his frustration boiled over during his opening victory against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej on Tuesday.
– Medvedev later incurred a point penalty during his five-sets defeat in the second round by American Learner Tien late on Thursday after throwing his equipment toward the sideline. He then failed to attend the post-match news conference.
– The two incidents prompted the Grand Slam’s organisers to fine Medvedev a total of $76,000. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/medvedev-fined-76000-melbourne-misconduct-2025-01-19/
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Tennis News- Djokovic to face Alcaraz next, wants apology from Australian Open broadcaster who declared Novak “over-rated, a has-been” on a live broadcast:
– Novak Djokovic charged into the Australian Open quarter-finals and booked a mouth-watering encounter with Carlos Alcaraz before the Serb shifted the focus by 
snubbing the Grand Slam’s official broadcaster and slamming them for mocking him and his fans.
– Djokovic thumped Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) to stay on course for a record 25th Grand Slam title and 11th in Melbourne but the Serb was in no mood to discuss his chances as he declined an on-court interview and curtly thanked the crowd.
– He then took aim at official broadcaster Channel Nine, whose reporter Tony Jones had mocked him and his fans when they were out in force cheering the Serb two days earlier. “Novak he’s over-rated, Novak’s a has-been. Novak kick him out. Oh, I’m glad they can’t hear me,” Jones had said. Jones had already been taken to task by American Danielle Collins, who he called a “brat” for her on-court behaviour.
– Djokovic said he had not received a public apology from the broadcaster and would continue boycotting them until he does. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/sabalenka-puts-down-teen-challenge-reach-quarter-finals-2025-01-19/
SCAMS
Social Security alert about a scam that pretends to be them to request your DNI: {Translation}
– {Note: I still receive emails from readers who include their DNI numbers and/or bank account numbers in the signature of all their emails. This is a very bad idea and should not be done. -Ed.}
– New alert from the Social Security about a scam that impersonates your identity. The General Treasury of the Social Security (TGSS) has warned in its social networks that there are many citizens who are receiving a letter at home with the logo of the Social Security and in which they are asked for the DNI alleging that “many of the data have been lost”. But nothing could be further from the truth.
– “If you receive it, ignore it! ️They intend to use your DNI to impersonate you and get loans that you will pay”, warns the TGSS. The scam letter requests details explaining that an increase in benefits and retirements is going to be made and asks for different documentation because they assure that the data has been lost “due to the computer attack on the Treasury and Social Security systems”. Among other things, it asks to send by e-mail (to an account that has nothing to do with the Social Security) a photo of the ID card on both sides, a photo of a bank statement where the person appears as the holder or authorized person and the last amount of what was collected the previous month.
– In addition, the letter details that benefits and pensions will be raised from 75 to 150 euros, depending on each case. This is not correct. For this reason, the Social Security has asked that these letters be ignored and that under no circumstances should any personal data be provided. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/mibolsillo/alerta-seguridad-social-sobre-estafa-pedir-dni-datos-bancarios-20250119135249-nt.html
TRAVEL
These three airports do not accept the digital boarding pass on mobile phones: {Translation, summary}
– Ryanair has pointed out that three of the countries in which they operate do not accept these digital cards, so it is necessary to carry the printed card. These are airfields in Türkiye (except Dalaman airport), Morocco, and Tirana (capital of Albania).
– Ryanair announces the measure on its website: “We accept mobile boarding passes for flights from most airports in our network. However, airports in some countries unfortunately still cannot accept mobile boarding passes. “Customers traveling from these airports must check in online and print a paper boarding pass for their flights.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/tarjeta-embarque-movil-cambios-ryanair-aeropuertos-20250109114725-nt.html
NATURE
Five Spanish animals that were close to extinction and are now out of danger: {Translation, summary}
– Grizzly bear. In the early 90s, there were less than 100 left, scattered 
throughout the Cantabrian mountain range and the Pyrenees. Today, however, the latest counts are around 400 copies, a figure that seems to be increasing from year to year, marking a hopeful trend. Its distribution area has grown and now covers the territories of Asturias, Cantabria, León, Palencia and Lugo, and specimens have been sighted in more remote places, such as Zamora and Ourense, and even Portugal. Although it is still considered an Endangered species, it has managed to get out of the Critically Endangered category.
– Iberian lynx. Without a doubt, the most striking case of the successes achieved 
by the joint work of private entities with the support of administrations. This feline, unique in the world, was close to extinction at the end of the 20th century, when there were just over 60 adults remaining. The figure rose to 648 in 2022 and today the total number, including adults and juveniles,exceeds 2,000 copies.
– Imperial eagle. In the 1970s, 39 breeding pairs remained in Spain and 
everything indicated that it was condemned to extinction. However, the efforts initiated in the following decade managed to stop this trend and later reverse it, to the point of currently having reached the 841 couples currently living in an ever-growing space
– Otter. This small animal, typical of Spanish rivers, was on the verge of extinction 
in the 70s, due to the pollution of river courses and the proliferation of canals, dams, reservoirs and other artificial barriers in their habitats. However, the slow but progressive recovery of water quality and other unexpected situations (such as the appearance of invasive species that serve as food) are increasing otter populations. According to the latest estimates, this species is now present in more than 55% of Spanish river basins.
– Quebrantahuesos (bearded vulture, pic below). This majestic bird, with an impressive wingspan and which is part of the vulture family, could no longer be seen in the Spanish skies in the 90s.In 1994 there were only 30 adults and today there are more than 1,200. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/medio-ambiente/2025/01/19/cinco-animales-espanoles-rozaron-extincion-108383500.html
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
Algarrobo
Competa
Malaga
Nerja
Rincon
Torrox
Velez-Málaga
For other towns in Malaga Province, visit this website, click your town, then look for the post named “Calendario Laboral de ‘Your Town‘ 2025 “, click that to see calendar.
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html
Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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