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Historical Reenactment “La Duda”- Casarabonela: Sat, 20 Sept.
The day will begin at 12:00 p.m. with a Inaugural Parade from the library car park to the Villa de Casarabonela, which will officially open its doors half an hour later. Among the planned activities are Vintage Games, exhibitions of falconry with birds of prey, a free bean stew tasting, guided tours of emblematic places, family workshops and children’s activities such as the “Treasure Hunt 1560”. There will also be shows of contemporary and aerial dance with fire and lectures on local history. At 9:00 p.m. the Historical Reenactment “La Duda”, inspired by the events that occurred in the mid-sixteenth century.
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“Las Noches del Cerro” [The Nights of the Hill] – Vélez-Málaga: Fri & Sat, 19 & 20 Sept.
Two nights of concerts to end the summer. Shows start 9pm.
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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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SPAIN
Empty Promises, Again- Sánchez announces €30,000 grants to buy subsidised housing but there are only 350 homes available out of the 184,000 he promised: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, has launched a series of new measures to improve access to housing for young people. One of them consists of a 30,000 euros for Rent-to-own for young people, which would apply in the case of flats of Official protection. However, the low construction of social housing is one of the great challenges of the Sánchez government, as well as the shortage of this type of housing. Specifically, Sánchez has only delivered 350 homes of official protection in two years of the 184,000 he promised. It is unclear if these “grants” will need to be repaid as loans or not. Many of the COVID relief “grants” Sanchez boasted of were actually loans of EU funds Spain received as outright handouts, thus loaning out money they received for free. These grant-loans were often rejected by businesses who didn’t want additional debt at a time when they were already struggling.
– In this way, despite the fact that 184,000 homes have been in limbo for almost 2 years, with hardly any knowledge of how their evolution is going, the Government is once again promising in a few months that it will launch aid of 30,000 euros for a rental with an option to buy in social housing. Although all the details of this measure are not yet known, taking into account the availability of affordable housing that currently exists, it seems that it will be very difficult to carry out. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/economia/sanchez-anuncia-30-000-comprar-vpo-pero-solo-hay-350-viviendas-184-000-que-prometio-15414798
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Supreme Court Rejects Santos Cerdán’s Defence in the Koldo Case: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has rejected all attempts by Santos Cerdán’s defence to annul the Koldo investigation. Judge Leopoldo Puente dismissed requests for new testimony and evidence, including questioning Civil Guard officers, ruling that they were neither relevant nor necessary. He ridiculed Cerdán’s lawyers for presenting him as a “champion” of parliamentary rights when no member of parliament has been implicated apart from José Luis Ábalos, whose case proceeded only after the required authorisation from Congress.
– The court also rejected claims of a conspiracy involving Civil Guard members and Koldo García, calling them vague and unsupported. Much of the case rests on recordings of Koldo, which the judge confirmed were legitimately obtained, though their authenticity may still be contested through expert review. The magistrate further dismissed arguments portraying Koldo as an agent provocateur or Víctor de Aldama’s cooperation as coerced, stressing that other possible crimes by Aldama do not negate the evidence of irregular public contracts. Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2025/09/15/juez-puente-rechaza-diligencias-solicitadas-santos-cerdan-anular-caso-koldo-121590877.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Tickets to visit Caminito del Rey from December 2 to March 22, 2026, will go on sale today: {Translation, summary}
– This Wednesday, September 17, tickets will go on sale to visit El Caminito del Rey on dates between December 2 of this year and March 22, 2026. They can be purchased starting at 10:00 a.m. at www.caminitodelrey.info for €10 for general admission or €18 for guided tours. Sales will open simultaneously for the general public and travel agencies. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/las-entradas-para-visitar-el-caminito-del-rey-del-2-de-diciembre-al-22-de-marzo-de-2026-saldran-a-la-venta-este-miercoles/
MIDDLE EAST
Israel begins its all-out offensive on Gaza City and enters the area with tanks- “It’s burning”:
– Israel launched the main stage of its long-awaited ground offensive on Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring “Gaza is burning” as Palestinians in the area described the most intense bombardment they had experienced in two years of war. An Israel Defence Forces official said ground troops were moving deeper into the city, towards its centre, and that the number of soldiers would rise in coming days to confront up to 3,000 Hamas combatants the IDF believes are still in the city.
– “Gaza is burning,” Defence Minister Israel Katz posted on X. “The IDF strikes with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure and IDF soldiers are fighting bravely to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.” Gaza health officials reported at least 40 people killed, most of them in Gaza City, in the early hours of the assault, as air strikes swept across the city and tank incursions were reported by residents in several areas.
Israel renewed its calls on civilians to leave, and long columns of Palestinians were streaming towards the south and west in donkey carts, rickshaws, heavily laden vehicles or on foot. “They are destroying residential towers, the pillars of the city, mosques, schools and roads,” Abu Tamer, a 70-year-old man who was making the gruelling journey south with his family, told Reuters in a text message. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-gaza-is-burning-it-launches-huge-ground-assault-2025-09-16/
SPANISH ROYALS
Infanta Sofía, happy and fully adapted to her new university life in Lisbon: {Translation, summary}
– On September 8th, just a week ago, Infanta Sofía began her university studies in Political Science and International Relations at the Lisbon campus of Forward College. It was precisely the exclusive private college, part of the University of London, that shared the first images of the youngest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia on social media during this exciting new stage, during the activities and group dynamics with which they welcomed their new students. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/chance/realeza/noticia-infanta-sofia-feliz-totalmente-adaptada-nueva-vida-universitaria-lisboa-20250915140617.html
CONSUMER INFO
Is it legal to have your backpack or bag searched in a supermarket? What you need to know before you say no: {Translation}
– In Spain, some supermarkets request customers to show handbags, rucksacks or even baby bags at the checkout. A legal expert clarifies that no cashier or supermarket worker can oblige a customer to open a bag, as there is no legal duty to comply. Only licensed security guards, under specific conditions, may request inspection.
– According to the Ministry of the Interior, guards are permitted to ask for the contents of a bag if there are concrete indications of theft or another offence. Even then, the action must be exceptional, not generalised. If the customer refuses, the guard cannot force inspection but must call the police, who alone can proceed formally. Consumer organisations emphasise that bag checks should not be routine but limited to justified suspicion of wrongdoing. Ultimately, showing the bag remains voluntary unless genuine evidence of crime exists, in which case intervention is restricted to security staff and authorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/como/2025/09/16/68c824a4e9cf4aaf778b4590.html
CULTURAL REVOLUTION
Spain will not participate in Eurovision for the first time in history if Israel is not expelled: {Translation, summary}
– After a heated debate, the president of the Corporation and a majority of like-minded board members (10 of the 15 who make up the board) have made the decision: Spain will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not expelled, following approval by the Board of Directors with 10 votes in favour, four against, and one abstention. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/television/2025/09/16/68c934af21efa0f1768b457e.html
TRAVEL
Third day of strike by security guards in Barajas airport with waits at controls of up to an hour: {Translation, summary}
– Those who have to fly from the Madrid airport are advised to arrive well in advance. Yesterday 1,900 passengers missed their flights. Most delays were in terminal T4.
– The passengers who arrived this Tuesday early in the morning at Barajas airport have had to wait at least an hour to be able to pass the security controls on the third day of the indefinite strike called by a group of security guards from the Trabllisa company.
– It is advised to those who have to fly from the Madrid airport that arrive well in advance and that they check in their hand luggage to speed up the passage through the security filter, where there are long queues of passengers from 7:00 in the morning. Lines were back to normal by noon. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/madrid/un-completo-absoluto-caos-nueva-jornada-aglomeraciones-barajas-por-paro-vigilantes-que-deja-1-500-pasajeros-tierra_6326215_0.html
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The Sierra Nevada Endless Route, 300 km of circular trail through 60 villages, peaks, and unforgettable landscapes: {Translation, summary}
– The Sulayr route, known as the “eternal path”, is the longest circular trail in Spain and a jewel of Sierra Nevada. Its name, derived from Arabic as the “mountain of the sun”, reflects both heritage and natural grandeur. Spread across 19 stages, it covers around 300 kilometres at an altitude of 1,800 to 2,000 metres, surrounding the massif with landscapes of forests, meadows, rivers, and ravines. It also highlights the agricultural and livestock traditions of Granada’s mountain culture.
– The route passes through 60 municipalities and six districts, including the Alpujarra, Trevélez, Capileira, the Marquesado, Dílar Valley, and Lecrín. These villages provide both logistical support and a wealth of gastronomy and tradition. Marked as GR-240, Sulayr is well signposted, with red and white markers and information panels. Though demanding, it is accessible and can be tackled in sections.
– The Provincial Council of Granada calls it the “king” of Sierra Nevada trails and a symbol of unity between two provinces, six districts, and sixty villages. The best time to walk is summer or early autumn, when snow recedes, though winter stages require preparation. Authorities advise carrying water, sun protection, proper clothing, and mountain footwear.
– See maps & photos of all the stages at the official website: https://www.andalucia.org/listing/sendero-sulayr-gr-240/21496102/
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadahoy.com/vivir/ruta-sulayr-sierra-nevada-300-km-pueblos_0_2004782405.html
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
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– Aemet activates high temperature alerts for next three days with up to 40C forecast in south of Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/aemet-activates-high-temperature-alerts-for-next-20250916155254-nt.html
– Ryanair threatens to slash another million seats on Spain flights next summer in row over airport taxes
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/ryanair-threatens-slash-another-million-seats-spain-summer-20250915131415-nt.html
– National leader of Spain’s main opposition PP party makes five pledges to Andalucía region during rally in Malaga
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-pp-lights-the-fires-for-the-20250915080143-nt.html
– Malaga’s Historic Alcazaba-Gibralfaro fortress {pic} to stay open later and offer night tours once new lighting is installed
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-alcazaba-will-open-night-2026-with-20250912075315-nt.html
– US accuses Spain of ’emboldening Hamas terrorists’ with its measures against Israel
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/accuses-spain-encouraging-terrorists-hamas-over-antiisrael-20250911073826-nt.html
OBITUARIES
RIP- Robert Redford Dies at Age 89:
– Robert Redford, a two-time Oscar winner who charmed audiences with “The Way We Were” and “Barefoot in the Park,” directed the complex dramas “Ordinary People” and “Quiz Show,” and founded the Sundance Institute to promote independent storytelling, has died. He was 89.
– The Hollywood icon passed away early Tuesday at his home in Utah, Rogers & Cowan PMK chief executive Cindi Berger told the New York Times. Berger said Redford died in his sleep. No cause of death was given.
– His most memorable acting work includes roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969), “The Sting” (1973), “All the President’s Men” (1976), “The Natural” (1984) and “Out of Africa” (1985). Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-dead-oscar-winner-dies-at-89/
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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.
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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:
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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
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