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Mitch´s Greatest Hits- this weekend:
Mitch (France) has 2 gigs this weekend when I will be playing all my favourite songs and tunes from playing in and around Competa for the last 20 years.
– Friday July 4: Restaurante Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida from 8.30pm. I also have a couple of musicians joining me for a set of Irish Music. Call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127 for your table.
– Sunday July 6: Siddhartha on the Rock, Competa from 6.00pm. Lovely garden setting with Pamela, New York Jazz Singer joining me for a few songs.
Call 952 516 748 or 628 177 424 for your table or just come along for a drink.
Hope to see you at one of these great venues.
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Feria de Corumbela: Fri 4 July – Sun 4 July
List of Events
***Friday 4 July 2025***
09:00 AM: Traditional rocket launch to start the festival
04:00 PM: Ribbon collection begins, accompanied by the brass band ‘Llena que nos vamos’
06:00 PM: Children’s entertainment with traditional games, ribbon races, and tastings of mini hamburgers and sweets
10:30 PM: Official marquee opens with music by Golden and trio Alboreá (performing all three nights)
12:00 AM: Photo booth and 360º spin open for attendees
12:30 AM: Opening speech by Rosa Luz Fernández, Mayor of Cómpeta. Election of Queen, Ladies, and Mister (children, youth, and visitors)
***Saturday 5 July 2025***
01:00 PM: Day Fair begins with music by Miguel Botana, paella, and drinks for attendees
04:00 PM: Children’s water party with inflatable mattress
07:30 PM: Mass and pilgrimage in honour of Saint Anthony, accompanied by Blanca Paloma Rociero Choir and oxen of Zailo
09:00 PM: Tastings of ham and cheese
10:00 PM: Fireworks display on Calle la Iglesia in front of Saint Anthony’s image
01:00 AM: ‘Stand glitter bar’ opens for festival-goers to get glammed up
02:00 AM: Main performance by Kike and Manu
***Sunday 6 July 2025***
Daytime: Music by Miguel Botana at the Day Fair
Lunch: Free tasting of meat and potatoes
Afternoon snack: Free
07:30 PM: Ribbon races on horseback and motorcycles, accompanied by brass band ‘Y quienes somos’
11:30 PM: Dance performances by groups ‘Amanecer’ (Sayalonga and Corumbela) and ‘Los Arenales’
01:00 AM: Award ceremony for trophies and prizes of activities
01:30 AM: Performance by ‘El Tributo’ with covers of Decai, Rebujitos, Andy & Lucas, and Fondo Flamenco
04:00 AM: Chocolate and churros served
05:00 AM: Broom dance with prize for winning couple
08:00 AM: Grand finale firecracker display signalling the end of the festival
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“Se Llama Copla: El Reencuentro”
(“It’s called Copla: The Reunion”): Sun, 6 July
Municipal Auditorium in Rincón de la Victoria
A show that is part of the Rincón de la Victoria Summer Nights series and will bring together some of the most beloved voices from the successful Canal Sur Televisión programme on stage.
Tickets are on sale from just €12 and are available at El Corte Inglés or online at https://www.malagaentradas.com/?entradas…
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34th edition of the prestigious ‘Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga’ International Guitar Festival: 10 – 13 July
All events begin 21:30.
– Thursday 10 July 2025. Inaugural concert by the Elipsis Duo (Alessandro Deiana, guitar, and Alberto Cesaraccio, oboe) at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Friday 11 July 2025. Flamenco show “Dedos con Duende” by Pedro Navarro and Toni Porcar at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Saturday 12 July 2025. ‘Dances of the World for Flute and Guitar’ by LABohème Duo (Annamaria Carroni and Giuseppe Zinchiri) at Palacio del Marqués de Beniel
– Sunday 13 July 2025. Festival closing concert featuring the Young Provincial Orchestra of Málaga (JOPMA) with solo guitarist Javier García Moreno performing the Concierto de Aranjuez and Spanish music at Teatro del Carmen.
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– 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..
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SPAIN
Socialist Sanchez’s response to USA cutting aid to Spain- Invite in the globalists and “profoundly transform the architecture of global governance”: {Translation}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, announced on Tuesday a new plan to strengthen Spanish cooperation in response to cuts in development aid by the United States, which until this year was the world’s largest donor. “In the face of some countries’ retreat, Spain offers refuge,” he emphasised on the second day of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville (Andalusia). He called for a renewed multilateralism that can withstand the challenges of the current moment.
– This strategy- named the ‘Seville Plan for Multilateralism’- will be implemented over the coming years around three pillars: refuge, reinforcement, and reform. It will also serve as a roadmap to ensure that by 2030, 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) is allocated to humanitarian aid. This goal will be reached through gradual increases starting next year and by redirecting contributions to sectors most affected by funding withdrawals from other donors, following the freezing of international aid funds by the Trump administration.
– To “protect and preserve multilateralism amid budget cuts,” Spain will open a United Nations House in Madrid to host UN agencies wishing to be based there. The country will also increase the number of international meetings like this week’s and promote a stronger Spanish presence in international organisations. “Spain opens its doors, extends its hand, and does so when it is most needed,” the Prime Minister asserted. “The best investment in security and defence is the one that creates wellbeing, development, and opportunities,” he defended, days after controversy at the NATO summit where he rejected increasing military spending beyond 2% of GDP.
– Ultimately, the aim is to reform the multilateral system by creating a “platform for the transformation of multilateralism” in Spain, which will coordinate leaders, institutions, and key civil society actors to profoundly transform the architecture of global governance. This new system, without any public referendum to seek approval, will be “more inclusive and representative,” ensuring that all voices- including those of countries from the Global South, youth, science, and civil society- “have a seat at the table.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5727126/0/sanchez-anuncia-un-plan-cooperacion-ante-modelo-trump-frente-repliegue-algunos-espana-ofrece-refugio/
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Here come the new road signs:
– There are dozens of updated or new traffic signs, see the full catalogue here: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/nuevas-senales-trafico-entran-vigor_0_2004266527.html
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Left Infighting Again, Commies rebuke the Socialists- Díaz criticises the PSOE for its lack of response to corruption: ‘Seeing its former number three go to prison is a disgrace’: {Translation, summary}
– Sumar, the communist political platform led by Yolanda Díaz {in pic, with Sanchez}, the Second Vice President of Spain, and the PSOE (progressive left), the ruling centre-left party led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will hold a closed-door meeting amid a coalition crisis. The crisis was triggered by the imprisonment of Santos Cerdán, former number two of the PSOE, linked to the “Koldo plot.”
– Yolanda Díaz sharply criticised Sánchez, calling the scandal a national problem and condemning the government’s lack of action, stating, “Seeing the former number two of the PSOE enter prison is a disgrace.” Sumar demands stronger anti-corruption measures, including the creation of an anti-corruption agency and the revival of a stalled social agenda covering housing, taxation, and parental policies.
– The meeting, part of the coalition pact’s monitoring commission, will be led by María Jesús Montero, First Vice President and PSOE member, and Ernest Urtasun, Minister of Culture and Sumar spokesperson. Although Díaz and Sánchez recently met at a UN summit in Seville, they will not attend this Congress meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Sumar views the crisis as an opportunity to push forward key government reforms and restore confidence among progressive supporters frustrated by what they see as PSOE’s insufficient response to corruption allegations. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/sumar-psoe-citan-congreso-intentar-savar-coalicion-20250701103935-ntrc.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Passengers trapped for 12 hours in a AVE Madrid-Malaga by a fault- the growing outrage at continued train disruptions: {Translation, summary}
– A new fault in the high-speed rail line between Madrid and Málaga caused massive delays, train stoppages, and passengers trapped without information for over twelve hours.
– The incident began Monday evening around 8:30 p.m. near La Sagra in Toledo due to a power failure in the overhead catenary system, halting all AVE and Avant services along the affected stretch. Dozens of trains were immobilised, with one Madrid-Málaga train stranded for over 12 hours in stifling heat, lacking air conditioning and sufficient information.
– Emergency services provided food and water, and an elderly passenger required medical evacuation. The railway infrastructure manager ADIF restored power shortly after 10 p.m., allowing gradual resumption of service, but delays persisted due to single-track operation.
– The mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, criticised the situation as a “degradation of the system” and called for government responsibility. Consumer groups and local politicians condemned historic underinvestment in Andalusian rail infrastructure and demanded urgent improvements. Passengers were advised to keep tickets and receipts and seek compensation through official channels. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1907394/pasajeros-atrapados-12-horas-en-un-ave-madrid-malaga-por-una-averia-crece-la-indignacion/
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How to claim compensation from Renfe for delays or failures affecting trains in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Train delays between Madrid and Andalusia due to a power failure have affected hundreds of passengers. Renfe offers refunds based on delay duration and train type. For AVE trains, delays over 15 minutes receive a 50% refund; over 30 minutes, a full refund. Compensation can be a direct refund, a refund plus a 20% discount code valid for 6 months, or for Más Renfe members, points plus 30% extra redeemable within 3 years. AVLO trains offer 50% refund for delays over 60 minutes, 100% over 90 minutes. Avant and medium-distance trains have scaled refunds starting at 25% for 15-minute delays. Claims must be made within 3 months, either online or in person, and can be requested 24 hours after arrival. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/reclamar-renfe-retrasos-incidencias-trenes-afectados-malaga_0_2004265906.html
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NERJA
The Nerja Cave Festival 2025 has been cancelled. Organizers, desperate to put a positive spin on it, claim their mismanagement is opportunity to “clarify and strengthen fundamental aspects of the process”: {Translation}
– The plenary board of the Nerja Cave Foundation, with representation from the Nerja Town Council, the Málaga Provincial Council, and the Málaga Government Sub-delegation, unanimously agreed at its session on 30 June to definitively suspend the Nerja Cave Festival 2025 due to “the impossibility of meeting the necessary deadlines for its proper staging.”
– The tender process initiated for the organisation of the festival was suspended following the filing of an appeal by one of the bidding companies. The subsequent ruling by the Central Administrative Tribunal of Contractual Appeals has helped to “clarify and strengthen fundamental aspects of the process, laying the groundwork for its future improvement.”
– Nonetheless, while recognising the legitimacy of the procedure followed by the Foundation, “the impact of the appeal has made it impossible, due to timing, to hold the festival this summer,” the Nerja Cave Foundation stated in a press release. “The Foundation sincerely regrets the consequences arising from this situation, and thanks all those involved for their understanding, especially the loyal festival audience and the cultural community of the region,” they added.
– Far from halting, the organisers have already begun work to “ensure the continuity of the Nerja Cave Festival with a new tender for the period 2026–2030.” They aim to “consolidate a phase of greater stability, quality, and national and international projection for this historic musical event,” as “our commitment to Nerja, the Axarquía region, and culture remains steadfast,” the statement concluded. {In the real world, ongoing annual events like this typically have insurance against mishaps. Surely a scaled back series of concerts could have been preserved even if the heavy equipment suppliers backed out. Several local sound companies can provide sound & staging gear on short notice. I wonder how many cancellation fees they will have to pay the performers that were booked? -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/suspendido-de-forma-definitiva-el-festival-cueva-de-nerja-2025/
MOTRIL
Motril (Granada) will become the epicentre of amateur golf with the 8th round of the Albatros Circuit: {Translation, summary}
– With the participation, for the second time, of the provincial institution and Granagolf, the tournament will be held on 5 July at the Los Moriscos Golf Club in Motril.
– This qualifying round is part of the fifth edition of a circuit that includes 15 events spread across Andalusia, Madrid and Portugal, reaffirming its position as the best amateur golf circuit in Andalusia, according to a statement issued by the Provincial Council.
– Eric Escobedo, Provincial Council of Granada’s Deputy for Sports, said that ‘it is a perfect showcase to display the richness and diversity of our province in a sport that is not only competitive, but also attractive to those seeking quality tourist destinations. Motril is an ideal location to host this phase, with first-class facilities and an unbeatable climate that reinforce Granada’s commitment to sport’. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-motril-granada-convertira-epicentro-golf-amateur-prueba-circuito-albatros-20250701175500.html & Video Link
EUROPE
Slovenia follows Spain’s lead and distances itself from the 5% defence spending agreed by NATO, asserting that it is not binding: {Translation, summary}
– At the NATO summit in The Hague, all member states, including Spain, signed the agreement to increase defence spending targets to 5% of GDP by 2035. However, Spain secured an exemption and publicly announced it would limit its contribution to a “sufficient” 2.1% of GDP, arguing that this level is enough to meet its NATO commitments.
– Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez opposed the 5% target as “disproportionate and unnecessary” but ultimately accepted the agreement after negotiations adjusted the wording to accommodate Spain’s position.
– Similarly, Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob {pic} has now stated his country will cap defence spending at 3% of GDP, aligning with national parliamentary commitments and focusing on capabilities rather than spending levels. Both countries emphasise meeting NATO requirements through capability development rather than strict expenditure targets.
– The defence spending debate has caused internal political tensions in both Spain and Slovenia. NATO will review the overall 5% spending plan in 2029, with member states reporting regularly on progress. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/eslovenia-sigue-linea-espana-se-desmarca-5-otan-asegurando-que-no-es-vinculante-5727220/
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Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania:
– Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with neighbouring Germany and Lithuania, in response to border restriction taken by Germany to discourage asylum-seekers, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-border-controls-migrants-germany-d655e3db47e088433b9892f4835d6b0c
UKRAINE WAR
Ukrainian drone hits a plant deep inside Russia after record Russian drone attacks in June:
– A Ukrainian drone struck a Russian industrial plant some 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from Ukraine, a local official said Tuesday, after Russia pounded Ukraine with a monthly record of drones in June. The drone struck the Kupol Electromechanical Plant, which produces air defense systems and drones for the Russian military, according to an official with Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU.
– At least two direct hits were recorded on the plant’s buildings, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.
– Russia last month launched 5,438 drones at Ukraine, a new monthly record, according to official data collated by The Associated Press. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-c1aa7c5ce5deb89a4654cd41af6a5ec9
UK
Temperatures could soar to 35C as Britons swelter in heatwave:
– The UK is set for another day of sweltering conditions, with temperatures due to hit 35C as an amber heat health alert has been extended across the country. Much of England will enter a fifth day of a heatwave on Tuesday, forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.
– Sunday reached 31C in parts of southeast England, but Tuesday will be even hotter, with highs of 35C in London and the south east, according to the Met Office. It comes as Monday saw scorching highs of 34C across central and eastern England.
– An amber heat health alert, covering London, the East Midlands, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Humber, the West Midlands and East of England, is in place until 9am on Wednesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for the North West for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services.
Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-heatwave-temperatures-b2780074.html
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
Click link to read the English language articles.
– Three hundred passengers ‘trapped’ for 12 hours in stifling heat inside halted Malaga-bound high-speed train
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/have-been-trapped-an-ave-train-malaga-20250701095333-nt.html
– National tourist property register goes live in Spain today with only a third of rental properties in Andalucía listed
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-single-register-tourist-dwellings-comes-into-20250701081259-nt.html
– Spain orders Booking.com to remove more than 4,000 illegal holiday flat listings from website
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/consumer-affairs-forces-booking-remove-more-than-20250630070357-nt.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html
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Football News- Saudi’s Al Hilal knock Manchester City out of Club World Cup in huge shock:
– Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the Club World Cup on Monday, snatching a shock 4-3 victory in extra time in the biggest upset of the tournament so far.
– The match finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner and pulled off one of the greatest wins in Middle Eastern football history.
– The Saudi club advance to the quarter-finals where they will face Brazilian club Fluminense, ensuring a non-European team will reach the last four. Full article: https://www.newarab.com/news/saudis-al-hilal-knock-man-city-out-club-world-cup-shock
TECH
Not Even The EU Regulator Can Keep Its Websites Secure:
– The European Commission’s Eurostat website has been exploited by third parties who used it to advertise shady IPTV services. The straightforward SEO ‘hack’ aimed to rank well for various IPTV-related searches, including the top position for “best IPTV providers of 2025”. To make matters worse, it confused AI, leading it to suggest that the EU was offering IPTV advice
– Last month, the EU published the fourth edition of its ‘Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List’, providing a detailed overview of piracy-linked sites and services located outside the EU. The report covered many unlicensed IPTV services, including VolkaIPTV, GenIPTV, and King365TV, noting that these are merely the tip of the iceberg. The EU is not wrong; it has been aware of the pirate IPTV problem for a while and actively supports research and enforcement actions to counter the threat.
– Yet, despite these efforts to identify and curb illegal services, a significant vulnerability emerged closer to home. The European Commission’s own technical infrastructure was exploited to boost shady IPTV sales (with adverts for pirate IPTV services posted on their website and search results {pic} that suggested the illegal service was EU sponsored!). That’s a serious problem. The service promises access to a wide variety of live sports, +18,000 channels, and +98,000 VOD titles for less than $60 per year. This includes Netflix content, Disney, the Premier League, NFL, and much more. Needless to say, it sounds too good to be true. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/official-eu-website-exploited-to-advertise-shady-iptv-services-250701/
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
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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
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