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Benamargosa’s pilgrimage in honour of the Virgen de la Purísima: Fri & Sat, 30 & 31 May
– The events will begin on Friday, May 30, at 19 hours, with Mass, accompanied by the Coro Romero del Trapiche. Then they will prepare for the transfer of the Virgin to the river, with the drummers Ortigosa. The pilgrims will depart from the church to the chapel by the river. There, at nightfall, the Azahar Dance Group of Benamargosa will perform at 22:30 hours, and at the end the music will continue in the Municipal Tent with Nicolás Quintana. At midnight will proceed to the recitation of the Salve Rociera next to the river chapel. The dance will continue the music with Natalia Moralo, giving way to the animation of Oscar Muñoz from 3 am.
– On Saturday the music will begin in the tent at 13 hours with Nicolás Quintana. In the afternoon, at 6 p.m., Antonio ‘el Gallo’ will perform. Noche Romero with the group Kalima from 11 pm and the latest music with DJ Mike Fernandez from 2 am.
– On Sunday, the month of June will begin again with music on stage from 1 pm. Nicolás Quintana will liven up the after-dinner entertainment from 4 pm. The traditional horse-riding race will start at 7 pm. Sacks of fodder will be handed out. The return of the Virgin to Benamargosa is scheduled at 21:30 hours.
– Throughout the weekend there will be bar service provided by the Peña Caballista. This year’s poster has been made by Angel Perez.
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Charity concert & dinner: Saturday 21st June
Refugio Reyes Dog Rescue 5th anniversary
Music by Dynamix
Dinner, raffle, live music, dancing
35€ per person (includes food and a drink); Bar Reyes Restaurant (Moclinejo)
600 animals available for adoption (but not all at the local Refuge, where there are about 60)
Info: Pat, 711062977 (English)
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Jazz under the Stars- Juan Maria Villa Trio live in Competa: Saturday 28th June
Juan Maria Villa Trio will be playing live at Siddhartha on the Rock in Competa on Saturday 28th June.
Fabulous jazz piano player with a classical twist, innovative and interesting with Francis Posé on double bass and Raj Jajaweera on the drums.
They will be supported by local duo Cool & the Cat (Mitch France and Ian Thompson) playing a selection of jazz standards.
Tickets cost €30 per person and include a welcome drink, buffet dinner and the 2 bands, doors open at 7.00pm, Cool & the Cat play from 8.00pm and Juan Maria Villa Trio from 9.30pm.
Tickets are limited so early booking is highly recommended.
Available direct from Siddhartha on the Rock in Competa or call 952 516 748 or 628 177 424.
For more information: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
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IV Fiesta De La Bulería Torremolinos 2025: Sat, July 5, 10pm
This is a major flamenco event with dozens of internationally acclaimed performers. This will sell out quickly.
Torremolinos Bullring, Plaza de Toros de Torremolinos (Av. del Real, 0)
Info, map & tix (€30): https://www.mientrada.net/evento/fiesta-buleria-torremolinos-2025/
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CasaCamino343: Our New B&B In Now Open!
Special 3 night break in the lovely mountains of Andalucia
– Casacamino343 (formerly Casa Magel) are once again offering our popular 3 night breaks, including breakfast and on one night, TBA, a delicious home made 3 course meal with wine or beer.
– We have moved across the village and now offer a fully licenced self contained 4 bedroom, 2 en-suite and 2 private bathrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, large living room. terrace with views to the mountains, set in an ancient olive grove on the outskirts of Valle De Abdalajis. From June our pool will be open.
– We are a 5 minute drive in to the pueblo of Valle De Abdalajis with supermarkets and bars. A very good restaurant is 10 minute walk away. The lakes of Ardales and the Caminito Del Rey are 30 minutes drive. Antequera and El Torcal are 30 minute drive and the Wolf park is 15 minute drive. Lots to do in the area, lovely walks and scenery.
– We can offer the whole house to a group of friends, ideal for birthdays and anniversaries or just a good time away. Or, come on your own and meet other people. We have a honesty bar or bring your own. No hard tracks to drive, very easy to find..
– The cost for 3 night B&B with 1 night 3 course meal with wine is €275.00 per room with 2 sharing.
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MALAGA PROVINCE
Three members of a criminal cell based in Torrox blamed for burglary of a home in Rincón de la Victoria and 14 other municipalities throughout the province arrested: {Translation}
– Agents of the National Police have arrested in Malaga three members of a criminal cell allegedly dedicated to committing burglaries in homes. The suspects, of South American origin and aged between 24 and 25 years, would have consummated 15 robberies in homes inhabited in the Malaga towns of Torremolinos (3), Rincon de la Victoria (1), Alhaurin de la Torre (1), Coin (1) and Malaga (7), and in the Granada municipality of Otura (1). The investigated, now in prison by order of the competent judicial authority, alternated techniques of climbing and others of forcing doors and windows to access the properties. The loot in some of the blows amounted to about 50,000 euros in jewellery.
– Operation ‘Haya-Monaco’, carried out by agents attached to the Robbery Group of the Provincial Police Station of Malaga, began last autumn after receiving a number of reports of burglaries in homes that had common patterns. The first criminal offenses attributed to this cell took place in Malaga capital, specifically in residential areas of Carlos Haya, Churriana, Limonar and Puerto de la Torre, and neighbouring Torremolinos.
– From the first investigations, the agents reached a series of conclusions as to the preferences of the assailants who, although they would perpetrate the first robberies in apartments, would later opt for villas with perimeter closures.
– Distribution of Functions. The cell acted with a team of three men, so that, while one of them was in charge of driving and surveillance, the other two would be the material authors of the robberies, perpetrating them with tools such as screwdrivers, goat legs and hydraulic jacks.
– Continuing with the investigations, the investigators knew how at the beginning the assailants had the logistical support of several compatriots living in Benalmádena, although later they had set their center of operations in a tourist apartment in the town of Torrox – from where they moved to perpetrate the robberies.
– In the framework of the present operation, there are no reports of confrontations with the residents of the properties. In fact, the intruders avoided any type of confrontation with the inhabitants of the houses that had been robbed, acting during daylight hours while they were away from home.
– Recovery of stolen jewellery. Finally, after the practice of a house search with the collaboration of the Unit of Prevention and Reaction -UPR- in the tourist apartment in the Axarquia, the agents seized numerous jewels, money, tools and clothes used in the criminal acts. Many of the recovered effects have already been delivered to their rightful owners.
– Once the suspects were arrested, they were brought before the court, which ordered the provisional imprisonment of all of them. The investigation is still open, and investigators believe that the gang could be related to other criminal offenses in other provinces, given its itinerant nature. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/detenidos-tres-miembros-de-una-celula-criminal-a-la-que-se-atribuye-un-robo-con-fuerza-en-una-vivienda-en-rincon-de-la-victoria-y-otros-14-municipios-de-toda-la-provincia/
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Which nationalities have the highest number of residence permits in Malaga?: {Translation}
– Ukrainians come first on a provincial level in Malaga – 29,715 registered residents, or a bit more than 22% of the total, which is close to 134,000 permits. Moroccans account for 27,757 (20.7% of the total). The third nationality with the highest population in the province is Russia, with nearly 9,500 with residence permits, i.e. 7% of the total. The fourth most important country of origin is China, with 9,256 people, i.e. almost 7%. This is followed by Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay and Argentina, with figures ranging from 5,500 to 4,500 residents. Source, Spanish: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/residence-permits-malaga-these-are-the-citizens-20250523101901-nt.html
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Malaga reservoir status on Tuesday, May 27, 2025:
Source: http://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/parte/diario/embalses
TORRE DEL MAR
Ecologists denounce “the abandonment” of the delta wetland of the Vélez River and propose measures to regenerate it: {Translation, summary}
– The Gabinete de Estudios de la Naturaleza de la Axarquía (GENA)-Ecologists in Action has denounced the “abandonment” of the Vélez River delta wetland, a biodiverse site listed by the Andalusian Regional Government (code IHA617009), hosting around 300 bird species, including significant Audouin’s gull populations, particularly during migration. GENA proposes six measures to address its degradation.
– A major issue is the dog beach at Los Toscanos, authorised by the Coastal Authority and Andalusian government, which disrupts birdlife. Unleashed dogs scare and sometimes hunt waders, prompting GENA to urge its relocation. Vehicle access on the left bank, via a track for the dog beach and parking, threatens biodiversity. Ineffective restrictions like chains and stone blocks lead GENA to propose a permanent barrier. The right bank, under Vélez-Málaga Town Council, suffers from littering, uncontrolled human activity, and use as a dumping site, requiring access regulation and cleanup.
– GENA also addresses disrupted sediment flow from upstream dams, worsened by storms in 2019 and 2022, which alters the delta’s ecological balance, and agricultural plastics causing microplastic pollution. They call for restoring sediment flow and removing plastics. Finally, GENA advocates for a municipal nature reserve to protect the wetland’s ecological value. These measures aim to counter neglect by authorities, preserve biodiversity. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/ecologistas-denuncian-abandono-humedal-delta-rio-velez-20250526125003-nt_amp.html
UK
Man who plowed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, police say:
– A 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people as shouts of joy turned into shrieks of terror.
– The driver arrested was believed to be the only one involved and the crash was not being investigated as an act of terrorism, police said. Police identified the suspect as white, in a possible decision to prevent misinformation from flooding social media.
– Ambulances took 27 people to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, and another 20 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, said Dave Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service. At least four children were injured. Four of the victims, including a child, were trapped under the van and firefighters had to lift the vehicle to free them. A paramedic on a bicycle was also struck but was not injured.
Photo: Jon Super. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/liverpool-crystal-palace-arsenal-women-trophy-parade-b2929e5981eeff72e074bf9c901a0bc5
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USA
1,000-Foot Lava Jets Erupt From Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano:
– Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is at it again. The infamous crater has been spurting fountains of lava on and off since the end of last year, and on May 25itshot a fiery jet of molten rock over 300 meters (1,000 feet) into the sky.
– The United States Geological Survey (USGS) livestreamed a video of the uncontrolled outburst – the volcano’s 23rd tantrum since December 2024, and the biggest of the bunch. All in all, Kilauea’s latest blowup lasted for just over six hours. Beginning at 4:15 pm Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, thin jets of lava began erupting from the north vent, turning from sporadic bursts to sustained fountains of lava. Within half an hour, the situation at the north vent had escalated quickly, and a lava fountain reached its pinnacle of 300 meters.
– Soon after, in a south vent, other fountains of lava reached 250 meters in height. “Large lava flows erupted from both vents and covered about half of Halema’uma’u crater floor,” reads a USGS update. By 10:25 pm that night, both vents had calmed down. Full article: https://www.sciencealert.com/watch-1000-foot-lava-jets-erupt-from-hawaiis-kilauea-volcano & Video Link 
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Gen Z doesn’t have a clue- is signing up for ‘Adulting 101’ classes — because they can’t handle even basic life skills:
– They can code TikToks in their sleep — but can’t cook rice without a YouTube tutorial.
– Gen Z is flocking to “Adulting 101” crash courses, desperate to learn what previous generations might call common sense: how to do laundry, budgeting for rent or navigating a grocery store without Googling “what is a turnip?”
– “I don’t know how to change a tire. I don’t have a car at all. I don’t know how to sew. I don’t know how to do a lot of things, other than cooking,” admitted Aldhen Garcia, a freshman at Canada’s Toronto Metropolitan University, on CBC’s “The Current.” “I think it’s so important that children are taught financial literacy. A lot of stuff involves money,” he added.
– He’s not alone. Canadian colleges like the University of Waterloo are stepping in to teach the basics with online toolkits like “Adulting 101,” which covers everything from healthy relationships to how not to set your kitchen on fire.
– According to Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University and author of “Generations,” today’s twentysomethings are hitting adulthood with empty toolboxes. “Kids are growing up less independent. They’re less likely to learn how to do adult things as high school students. Then they get to university and they still don’t know,” Twenge said on “The Current.”
– “Until the 1960s, NYC high schoolers learned to cook, clean and sew as part of their standard curriculum. In 2025, they’d be lucky if they knew how to do their laundry,” New York City 10th grader Zack Leitner wrote in The Post last month. He says the long-lost home economics class — ditched during the Women’s Liberation movement — left behind crucial life lessons for all genders. Today’s students, he argues, are launched into adulthood with no idea how to fold a fitted sheet or roast a chicken. “What today’s youth need are ‘Adulting 101’ classes,” he insisted. “A lack of these skills makes youth feel adrift once they enter the ‘real world.’ Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/lifestyle/gen-z-flocks-to-adulting-101-for-basic-life-skills-help/
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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/
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
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