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Almáchar, Competea and Periana host the ‘La Liebre de Marzo’ festival:
– The festival ‘La Liebre de Marzo’ (The March Hare) returns to bring sacred and ancient music to emblematic places of the Axarquia. The eleventh edition of the festival will be held on Saturdays 8, 15, 22 and 29 March with the Malaga Baroque Orchestra, the Con Fuoco Quartet, the Spinto Quartet and the Maestro Iribarren Music Chapel.
– All concerts will start at 12.30 p.m. and will be free admission until full capacity is reached.
– Almáchar: 15 March. The concerts will continue in the Parish Church of San Mateo Apostle of Almáchar, which on March 15 will receive the Con Fuoco Quartet and the harpsichordist Teresa García Molero in a concert dedicated to the ‘Travelers of the past’ with music by Father Soler and G.P. Telemann.
– Cómpeta: 22 March. The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Cómpeta will host the concert of Cuartero Spinto, formed by violinists Juan Jesús Navarro and Caridad Martos, violist Olga López and cellist Cristóbal Prieto.
– Periana: 29 March. The series will end on March 29 at the Church of San Isidro Labrador in Periana with the Capilla de Música Maestro Iribarren, a group named after Juan Francés de Iribarren, who was Chapel Master of the Cathedral of Malaga from 1733 until his death. 

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Malaga Guitar Orchestra: Sat 22 March, 8pm
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
A journey through the sonorous universe of songs. The presented program will explore the German and Spanish liederistic traditions. We will travel to 19th century Germany, where lied (“song”) was established as a prestigious genre by composers such as Schubert and Mendelssohn, and to early 20th century Spain, where folklore and traditional melodies were recovered. In this case, works by Manuel de Falla.
Info & tix (€15): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=orquesta-de-guitarras-de-malaga & Video Link

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Flamenco Culture Event- Alejandro Estrada’s Tabanquería
Sat, 29 March, 8pm
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
The stage becomes the traditional meeting point of Flamenco, El Tabanco where artists and fans will gather to spend some time of art. Good company, good wine and good Flamenco were the essential elements for a good party in these emblematic typical spaces of Andalusia and, especially, in Jerez de la Frontera. This show seeks to revive this tradition, which has practically disappeared.
Info & tix (€18): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=alejandro-estrada-tabanqueria 

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Espectáculo Flamenco feat. David Vargas: Sat, 5 April, 20:30
El Rincón del Arte, Plaza de la Hoya 12, Torrox.
Info & tix (€12): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=espectaculo-flamenco-david-vargas & Video Link

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SPAIN

Feijóo accuses Sánchez not to have a specific plan on defense spending and attempting to “dodge” Congress: “I don’t know how much you want to spend, or how you want to pay it”: {Translation, summary}
– The meeting held this Thursday between the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the leader of the PP and the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, did not serve to reach any agreement regarding the position that Spain should maintain in the new geopolitical context, but it did show that the distance that exists between the two leaders is sidereal, also in a matter as serious as this one. After the meeting, which lasted barely half an hour, Feijóo assured that he left the Moncloa the same way he arrived: “Without any information” about the plans of the Executive. And he accused Sánchez of not having “any concrete plan” to strengthen defense, since he did not inform him “neither how much he wants to spend nor how he wants to pay for it”.
– The PP leader appeared in Congress to give an account of a meeting convened in a framework that, he pointed out, is very serious. “The EU is in a very compromised situation, potentially the most dangerous since its foundation, representative democracies, the foundations of the free market and peace are at risk,” listed Feijóo, who said that ”hiding or ignoring the truth would be a tragic mistake, and doing it for partisanship a folly.” And that is exactly what Sanchez has the “temptation” to do, denounced the deputy, who argued that “any responsible government that respects the citizens would have appeared weeks ago, would have come with concrete information and would have sought the support of the leader” of the opposition.
– Feijóo, as he explained, conveyed to the president three ideas that concern him. “The first is that the security of Europe is threatened by an aggressor power”, Russia, ‘which does not hide its expansionist will’. The second, he said, that “the current U.S. administration has shown its intention to reduce its commitment to defense in Europe” and is putting “free trade at risk.” And the third, that Spain, in the face of this new international scenario, “has the obligation not to disengage under any circumstances”. “Europe has to rearm itself, Spain has to do it too, and each State has to strengthen itself with solid and coherent governments”, said the leader of the PP.
– In his opinion, however, “in Spain neither one nor the other is happening: we have neither a solid government nor a defense plan”. Because that is the main complaint of the PP: that the Executive is not yet clear on how to approach the reformulation of its security policy. “I have asked the president how the spending is going to be financed, whether with more taxes from the citizens or with a readjustment of the current spending”, and ‘I have not received any answer’, denounced Feijóo, who criticized that Sánchez has not proposed to elaborate this plan in common with the PP given that ‘the challenge we face transcends this legislature, this Government and him’.
– The leader of the opposition said he was “willing to negotiate” with the Executive his support for the reorientation of the defense policy “as long as the substance and the form are serious and clean”, something that, he said, for now is not happening. “The President of the Government has not asked me for the support of the PP, but he cannot ask me for support for something he has not specified”, said Feijóo, who admitted that, ‘as things stand’, he sees it ‘difficult’ to reach an agreement on this matter between the two major parties, although it would be ‘very convenient’.
***The PP calls for a vote in Congress***
– “We are prepared to dialogue if the Government shows respect for the majority force of the country”, but for now there has been from the Moncloa ‘neither willingness to dialogue nor respect’, lamented the president of the PP. And that is so, he maintained, because “it is not serious to dispatch in 30 minutes matters of this magnitude”. “I can not tell you that today the president of the Government and I have had a working meeting, because it has been intended to dispatch the first party of Spain with a coffee,” denounced Feijóo, who asked Sanchez ‘seriousness’, ”much more than I have seen this morning.”
– That seriousness passes, as the opposition leader also pointed out, by holding a debate in Congress and because the Lower House votes any increase in defense investment. “We are talking about billions of euros of increased spending on defense, security and sovereignty, and it is the Congress where the groups should pronounce themselves,” said Feijóo, who insisted that ‘all decisions should be endorsed by the representatives of national sovereignty,’ as ‘the manual of any democrat’ says. “The time has come to move forward without hesitation towards autonomy in defense of Europe, without abandoning cooperation with the United States”, but ‘only this Congress has the capacity to control and approve revenues and expenditures’, he reminded. Sources, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5690739/0/feijoo-acusa-sanchez-no-tener-un-plan-concreto-sobre-gasto-defensa-ni-se-cuanto-quiere-gastar-ni-como-quiere-pagarlo/ &
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AXARQUÍA

Heavy rains cause traffic cuts on two roads in the Axarquia region, as of 1pm Thursday: {Translation}
– The heavy rains that are being recorded since the early hours of Thursday morning in the Axarquia already have their consequences on the road network of the eastern region. The flooding of two streams has forced the temporary closure of two roads in the hamlet of Triana veleña and in the northern part of the town center of Velez.
– Specifically, the considerable increase in the flow of the stream of La Moneda, which crosses the town of Triana, has cut the local road MA-3113, which connects the A-356 with the towns of Benamargosa, Cútar and Comares. The alternative for drivers is to make a detour through Almáchar and El Borge or Riogordo to reach Comares. The Guardia Civil keeps the road closed and has signposted the area in Triana.
– For its part, in the town of Velez has cut the A-7205, by the flooding of the Mineral Creek, the road that connects with the hamlet of El Trapiche. In addition, the esplanade next to the wholesale market has been flooded.
– In rural areas there are damaged lanes in Los Íberos, Cajiz, Loma del Sapo and Rábita de Almayate. However, the councilman of Infrastructure, Jesús María Claros (PP), has clarified that they have no evidence that there are neighbors cut off, as stated in the Cadena Ser in the Axarquia.
– For its part, in the A-7206, which connects Algarrobo with Competa, there have been several landslides, although the passage is not cut. Finally, the Infrastructure Area has carried out an action in the hamlet of Lagos, removing stones from the slope to prevent landslides and ensure safety on the old N-340. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/fuertes-lluvias-provocan-cortes-trafico-dos-carreteras-axarquia-malaga-20250313124355-nt.html

GRANADA

The Sierra Nevada ski resort remains closed by the effects of Konrad: {Translation}
– The ski resort of Sierra Nevada, in Monachil, in the metropolitan area of Granada, will remain closed this Thursday due to the weather conditions of the Konrad squall. The activities Mirlo Blanco and Trineo Mirlo remain open to the public.
– This is stated in the snow report of the Andalusian ski resort, consulted by Europa Press, after early Thursday morning warned through social networks that the opening was delayed by “adverse weather conditions”, which have finally prevented it from opening its doors.
– All this after that in recent days the winter resort has accumulated “very important” thicknesses after a succession of snowfalls mainly in the upper half of the skiable domain, and that from Cetursa, the public company that manages the winter resort, has stressed the importance of not skiing off-piste due to the high risk of avalanches. Avalanches such as those that occurred in an off-piste area known as the ‘Ascensor’ last Tuesday, and in the Tajos de la Virgen this Wednesday, when technicians inspected the area of the Laguna de la Yegua, where the new minimum thickness exceeded one meter of snow, as detailed to Europa Press sources of Cetursa Sierra Nevada. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1876431/la-estacion-de-esqui-de-sierra-nevada-permanece-cerrada-por-los-efectos-de-konrad/ 

EUROPE

Putin Rejects US Temporary Ceasefire Plan, Appears In Military Fatigues:
– Russia has rejected the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire which came out of the Jeddah meeting with Ukraine, describing that it would only allow Ukrainian forces to regroup. “This is nothing other than a temporary time-out for Ukrainian soldiers, nothing more. Our goal is a long-term peaceful resolution,” Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, told Russian state television. “Steps that imitate peaceful actions are not needed.” He further expressed that it would “give nothing” to Russia.
– The Russian leader had on Wednesday visited Kursk region for the first time since Ukraine’s incursion there and holding of territory which began in August. “Our immediate goal is as soon as possible to conclusively destroy the enemy entrenched on the territory of Kursk region,” Putin said.
– The optics and symbolism were not lost on Russia’s enemies, as Putin was dressed in military fatigues as he addressed top generals, which is a rarity.
Full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/putin-rejects-us-temporary-cease-fire-plan-appears-military-fatigues 

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Poland’s president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory:
– Poland’s president has called on the U.S. to transfer nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against future Russian aggression, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
President Andrzej Duda {pic} also told the newspaper he had discussed the proposal recently with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
– Poland has previously said it would be ready to host U.S. weapons under a nuclear arms sharing programme, and Polish policymakers have also more recently expressed interest in an idea floated by French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris’s nuclear umbrella could be extended to its European allies. Photo: Yves Herman. Full article: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/polands-president-urges-u.s.-to-move-nuclear-warheads-to-polish-territory-ft-reports 

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Trump threatens a 200% tariff to wine and other EU alcoholic beverages: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has threatened Thursday to impose “shortly” a 200% tariff on all wines and alcoholic products from countries represented by the European Union (EU) if Brussels does not withdraw “immediately” the announced 50% levy on American whiskey.
– In a publication in the Truth Social network, the tenant of the White House has accused the EU of being one of the most hostile and abusive fiscal and tariff authorities in the world, “created for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States”. In this regard, he has warned that if the EU does not “immediately” eliminate the 50% tariff on whiskey from the US, it will soon impose a 200% tariff “on all wines, champagnes and alcoholic products from France and other countries represented by the EU”. “This will greatly benefit the U.S. wine and champagne sector,” Trump has assured.
– The European Union announced yesterday that it will impose tariffs worth up to 26 billion euros on a wide range of products from the United States from next April in response to the “unjustified” tariffs of 25% that the new Administration of Donald Trump applies since yesterday on imports of European steel and aluminum. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1876548/trump-amenaza-con-un-arancel-del-200-al-vino-y-otras-bebidas-alcoholicas-de-la-ue/

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Hungary Receives Just 25 Applications for Its Guest Investor Program So Far This Year:
– The Guest Investor Program of Hungary offers non-EU nationals the opportunity to acquire residency in this country, in exchange for financial investments, Schengen.News reports.
– In spite of the fact that Hungary is attempting to attract a large number of foreigners through this program, the number of applications in the first two months of this year remains low.
– Hungary relaunched its Golden Visa Program called the Guest Investor Residence Permit, granting the beneficiaries the right to work and reside in Hungary for ten years and also access to Schengen Zone countries. Full article: https://schengen.news/hungary-receives-just-25-applications-for-its-guest-investor-program-so-far-this-year/ 

UK

Keir Starmer announces he is scrapping NHS England:
– Keir Starmer has announced he is abolishing NHS England and in order to bring the NHS back under direct political control.
During a speech announcing public sector reform plans, the prime minister said he would be scrapping the “arms-length body NHS England,” the BBC reports. “I’m bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control, by abolishing the arms-length body NHS England,” he says.
– He added this will “put the NHS back at the heart of government where it belongs.” The Labour leader argued that scrapping NHS England will avoid excessive duplication between NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care.
– In a piece for the Telegraph on Wednesday, Starmer said the measures were designed to tackle an “overcautious flabby state.” Along with scrapping NHS England, the PM vowed to modernise the civil service and promised an increasingly prominent role for artificial intelligence.
Full article: https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/keir-starmer-announces-he-is-scrapping-nhs-england-390668/ & X Link

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Tennis- Marbella confirmed as host venue for Spain’s Davis Cup round against Denmark:
– Marbella has been announced as the host venue for Spain’s Davis Cup round-of-16 tie against Denmark, scheduled for 12 to 14 September, after the decision was unanimously approved by the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET).
– The matches will be played on clay at the Puente Romano Tennis Club, a venue with a strong Davis Cup history, pending final confirmation from the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
– Spain, who defeated Switzerland 3-1 in Biel in February, will seek to qualify for the Final 8 in Bologna. Denmark, meanwhile, staged an impressive comeback against Serbia, winning 3-2.
– Ticket sales details to be announced soon. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/marbella-confirmed-host-venue-for-spains-davis-cup-tennis-20250310194635-nt.html 

TECH

Apple Wants The AI Super-snoop Active On your iPhone- Apple’s forcing your iPhone to turn Apple Intelligence on again:
– If you had previously disabled Apple Intelligence, you might want to double-check your settings. The latest iOS update looks to have re-enabled the service for many users, just like previous updates- a bug that has bothered Apple users since it began.
– Disabling Apple Intelligence can clear up as much as 7GB of data on your iPhone, and for users with less storage capacity, that’s nothing to scoff at. Suddenly losing that much storage to an optional feature is an annoyance, but you can disable it again. You just have to repeat the process in your settings.
– The update to iOS 18.3.2 was a necessity, as it contained a security fix that left your phone vulnerable to intrusion. If you haven’t updated yet, it’s a good idea to do so as soon as possible. Just remember to disable Apple Intelligence after you’re done. It’s as simple as going into Settings > Apple Intelligence and flipping the toggle.
– The update also applies to iPads- as does the potential to save space- so if your iPad is compatible with Apple Intelligence, you’ll need to adjust your settings there as well.
– With any luck, Apple will change its update strategy so your device retains the same settings as before the update. It’s also possible that Apple Intelligence has to be reenabled for the update to be properly applied, but again, it seems a relatively trivial matter for the update to remove it after the necessary changes had been made {strongly suggesting Apple wants it turned on}.
– The update itself is small in size, barely over 700MB, so it won’t demand much bandwidth. Full article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apples-forcing-your-iphone-turn-apple-intelligence-on-again/ 

TRAVEL

ETIAS Won’t Become Mandatory for Travel to EU Until 2027:
– Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation – ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – until April 2027, at the earliest.
– During the transitional period, which lasts from October 2026 until April 2027, visa-exempt travellers should apply for the ETIAS, but they will be permitted entry to the Schengen Area during this period even without a travel authorisation provided that they meet other entry criteria. Full article: https://schengen.news/etias-wont-become-mandatory-for-travel-to-eu-until-2027/

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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/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php  UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm

Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily. 
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/

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