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Upcoming Holidays:
– Friday, 3 Oct, this is a local public holiday (Fiesta Local) in Torrox.
– Monday, 13 Oct, this is the Fiesta Nacional de España Holiday, a public holiday in Andalucia.
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Torremolinos Fair 25-29 September:
There will be more than 550,000 LED points that will make the city of Torremolinos look splendid in these celebrations. See the full 64 page programme here: https://fitur.turismotorremolinos.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Programa-Feria-San-Miguel-2025.pdf 

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***Editor Recommended For Blues Aficionados***
Fuengirola Big Blues Event- The Blues Room Show:
Fri, 26 Sept 7:30pm
Salon Varietes Theater, C/ Emancipacion, Fuengirola
(Just off Church Square). Tel 952 474 542
Hosted by the Blue Stompers Jump Review
Featuring: Mama Paula Band, Richard Ray Farrell, Tina Bednoff (Video Link) + 8 more.
Info & tix (€20): https://www.salonvarietestheatre.com/live/show-details.php?id_show=766 

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Nerja Blues Concert- Richard Ray Farrell, acoustic:
Fri, 3 Oct, 8pm, €15
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
Info & tix: https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=richard-ray-farrell-en-acustico

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Dia del Pedal- Competa: Sunday, 5 Oct, 8am-5pm
Register at the Ayuntamiento

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Nerja Argentino Tango Show- La Porteña Tango Nights:
Wed, 15 Oct, 8pm, €20
Villa de Nerja Cultural Center, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
La Porteña returns with a modern and renewed show that intertwines music and dance. A show that invites us to walk the path that traces the history of a music that was born in the suburbs and ports of the Río de la Plata and transcended the world by its own force. The poetry of Buenos Aires, tangos, waltzes, milongas, candombes, and old country tangos are adorned with this quintessentially Argentine dance that captivates the world and beautiful choreographies created by a dance group with two dance partners, luxurious costumes, and colourful audiovisuals, generating a unique and engaging staging.
Info & tix: https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=la-portena-noches-de-tango 

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CASACAMINO343 B&B

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.
CONTACT
Phone: 722879503 or 632298062
Email: casacamino343@yahoo.com
Website: www.casacamino343.com

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– SCHNEIDER Induction Hob, 4 Zones, 2 Flexible, 60 cm, 7400 W, Touch Control, Timer, Black SCTI6042N5/c. Hardly used, excellent condition, with instruction manual. €80
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SPAIN

The National Court is investigating a new leak of “sensitive” data about Sánchez and his entourage: {Translation, summary}
– The head of Central Court No. 6 of the National Court, Antonio Piña, has opened a ‘secret’ investigation into a new leak of ‘sensitive’ and personal data belonging to Pedro Sánchez and his family (such as ID numbers and home addresses), which have been published on forums on the so-called dark web and on a Telegram channel belonging to the alleged hacker N4T0X, who has claimed responsibility for this action.
– The report from the General Information Police (CGI) that served as the basis for Judge Piña to open proceedings – according to sources close to the investigation – also certifies that the data leak also affects the personal information of the ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs, Margarita Robles and José Manuel Albares, as well as the directors of the National Police and the Civil Guard, Francisco Pardo and Mercedes González, and members of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI), including its director, Esperanza Casteleiro. The leak, according to these same sources, also affects politicians from the PSOE, PP, Vox, Sumar, EH Bildu, and Podemos parties.
– According to documents accessed by this newspaper, the hackers claim to have carried out a “mega leak” of “personal data of the vast majority of Spanish politicians” using a proprietary tool they call “SpainData.” The alleged hackers, who claim to have information on all kinds of relatives of senior officials and boast of being able to access the personal data of “100% of the Spanish population,” say that this leak is a form of protest against ‘fatigue’ in the face of “corruption, mismanagement, and lack of transparency.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/audiencia-nacional-investiga-nueva-filtracion-datos-sensibles-20250922155244-ntrc_amp.html 

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The Badajoz Court sends Sánchez’s brother to trial for influence peddling and prevarication: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Badajoz has confirmed the decision to send David Sánchez {pic}, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Miguel Ángel Gallardo, leader of PSOE in Extremadura, to trial, together with nine others. The court endorsed Judge Beatriz Biedma’s order, ruling that there are sufficient indications of wrongdoing to proceed. The case centres on the allegedly irregular hiring of David Sánchez by the Provincial Council of Badajoz and the creation of a job tailored specifically for him.
– The Provincial Court outlines three areas of concern: first, the creation of a post for Sánchez in the conservatories of Badajoz; second, the renaming of that position into a directorship within the Office of Performing Arts, which he later held, but he could not define the responsibilities of the position when asked by the judge; and third, the creation of another position for a close associate. The tribunal rejected all appeals, stating that the investigating judge’s reasoning was adequate and procedurally correct. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/audiencia-badajoz-rechaza-recurso-hermano-sanchez-deja-un-paso-banquillo_6371364_0.html 

ANDALUCÍA

Almond Orchard Threat: {Translation, summary}
– Almond orchards in Almería and Granada are threatened by the rapid spread of large-headed borers (Capnodis tenebrionis), prompting urgent action from the Junta de Andalucía. The pest has been officially declared under Law 43/2002, allowing the regional government to enforce compulsory measures to prevent major economic damage. Farmers must carry out regular inspections, notify Plant Health authorities of suspected cases, and thoroughly clean harvesting and transport equipment, as specified in the BOJA resolution.
– Several factors have intensified the outbreak: prolonged drought, which has weakened plantations; the prohibition of formerly effective chemical treatments; and the abandonment of orchards, reducing maintenance and control. The official declaration underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for coordinated action across affected areas. By implementing strict monitoring and containment, the authorities aim to protect one of Andalusia’s key agricultural sectors and curb the potential for further spread of the pest. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/granada/gusanos-cabezudos-almendros-obliga-tomar-medidas-fitosanitarias-almeria-granada/202509231037343142002.html 

TORROX

Tamara Jerez, Morochos, OBK and Demarco will perform at the Torrox Fair 2025: {Translation, summary}
– Wednesday 1 Oct: Eve Night. The fair will start on Wednesday, October 1 with the traditional “Night of the Eve” in the Plaza de la Constitución. The program will include:
Children’s Day with children’s activities; Election of Mister and Queens of the fair;
Official proclamation by Juan José Martín; Inauguration of the festive lighting
Fireworks; Stellar performance by Tamara Jerez
– Thursday 2 Oct, the Caseta del Mayor will open its doors in the Picasso Gardens, which will become one of the epicentres of the fair with numerous performances throughout the days. There will also be activities in the Plaza de la Constitución during the “tardeos” and at night in the Caseta Taytantos and the Zona Joven. Thursday’s stellar performance will be given by the group Morochos. In addition, the traditional chocolate party will be held in the Caseta del Mayor.
– Friday 3rd Oct: OBK. On Friday, October 3, the program will include a horse carousel in the afternoon and the great concert of OBK in the Plaza de la Constitución. In the Caseta del Mayor the popular popular paella will take place and the performances of local artists and choirs will continue.
– Saturday 4 Oct. One of the most intense days with an equestrian show by Paco Martos and the stellar performance of Demarco. The day will combine tradition and modernity with activities for all audiences throughout the different time slots.
– Sunday 5 Oct: Closing
***Spaces and schedules***
The fair will take place in several spaces in the town:
– Plaza de la Constitución: Stellar performances and official events
– Caseta del Mayor (Picasso Gardens): Family shows, chocolate and paella
– Caseta Taytantos: Nightlife
– Zona Joven: Activities for young people during nights and early mornings
Salvador Escudero has highlighted the “enormous variety of activities for all audiences and ages that make up the program throughout all time slots”, ensuring fun throughout the day and night. Source, Spanish: https://www.101tv.es/tamara-jerez-morochos-obk-y-demarco-actuaran-en-la-feria-de-torrox-2025/ 

EUROPE

Copenhagen and Oslo airports close temporarily due to drone sightings:
– Denmark and Norway were forced to close their main airports on Monday night due to sightings of several large drones. Danish police were unable to confirm the type or the number of drones seen around Copenhagen Airport, but told reporters on Tuesday morning that they were likely flown by a “capable operator” who wanted to “show off”.
– Police confirmed that armed forces were activated in response to the sighting, but said there was nothing to indicate that the drones were intended to cause harm.
– Operations at Copenhagen airport resumed at 00:30 local time (23:30 GMT) after flights were suspended for almost four hours following a drone sighting. Oslo airport also reopened after four hours of airspace closure.
– Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the “most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure” to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.
– The governments of Poland, Estonia and Romania have pointed the finger at Moscow, which has brushed off the allegations. Frederiksen told Danish broadcaster DR she could “not rule out” that Russia was behind the drone activity.
Moscow denied involvement, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticising her remarks as “unfounded accusations”.
Refs:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4lj1yvgvgo &
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250922-unidentified-drones-copenhagen-airport 

GASTRONOMIA

The olive tree of Casabermeja that was planted in ancient Al-Andalus with which a very exclusive EVOO is made:
{Translation, summary}
– The Arroyo Carniceros olive tree in Casabermeja, Malaga, is the province’s only officially certified millennial olive tree, confirmed to be at least 1,000 years old. Identified through a University of Cordoba thesis by Concepción Muñoz, it won Spain’s Best Monumental Olive Tree award in 2013, the first in Andalusia to do so.
– Although on private land, it can still be visited by following the MA-3404 road. The tree is notable for its three trunks, each over seven metres in circumference, which share the same root. Originally a wild olive, it was later grafted with Aloreña of Malaga and Picuda of the Axarquía, illustrating medieval Andalusi cultivation methods. Each year, a limited-edition extra virgin olive oil is produced from this and other monumental trees in the area, bottled at Molino del Hortelano. While the region has many ancient olive trees, none equal its confirmed millennial age, reflecting the agricultural legacy of historic Campo de Cámara.
– More info & sales: https://molinodelhortelano.com/
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/olivo-casabermeja-planto-antiguo-alandalus-aove-exclusivo-malaga-20250918173104-nt_amp.html 

   

HEALTH

Donald Trump’s Health Announcements Monday Shock the World- Suggests Autism Causes, Denounces Tylenol (Paracetamol) & Vax Schedules:
– Note: Paracetamol = Acetaminophen = Tylenol, all the same active medicine. Tylenol is simply a brand name used in North America.
– HHS (under Trump and RFK Jr.) announced Monday that Tylenol use during pregnancy is associated with a “very increased risk of autism.” On its face, that’s a huge story in itself. But Donald Trump went even further today — extending his remarks to the entire childhood vaccine schedule. He went out on a limb for all the mothers who swear their child’s health declined after taking vaccines. His words today change everything.
– Trump opened the announcement by saying the quiet part out loud about why autism rates have surged for decades, while doctors claim to be baffled by the cause. “It’s turning out that we [Bobby and I] understood a lot more than a lot of people who studied it [autism]. We think. And I say we think because I don’t think they [medical establishment] were really letting the public know what they knew.” That’s Trump essentially suggesting there’s been a COVER-UP for decades.
– He brought up a shocking health pattern among the Amish — and he didn’t just mention it once, he said it twice for emphasis. “I think I can say that there are certain groups of people [Amish] that don’t take vaccines and don’t take any pills that have NO AUTISM — that have NO AUTISM.”
– When it came to Tylenol, Trump bluntly declared taking it as “not good,” echoing HHS’s finding that Tylenol is associated with a “very increased risk of autism.” “For this reason, they are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary,” he explained. Trump stressed that only rare situations — such as a dangerously high fever — should justify its use. Otherwise, he said, expectant mothers should avoid it altogether.
– But the warning didn’t stop there. Trump went further, adding that “you shouldn’t give the child a Tylenol.” This is what the “conspiracy theorists” have been saying for decades. Now, it’s official government guidance.
– Trump saved his best words for last in a three-minute rebuke of the existing childhood schedule. “They pump so much stuff into those beautiful little babies, it’s a DISGRACE,” he lamented. Trump advocated that instead of injecting babies with 76 jabs over a short period of time, parents should consider spacing them out, saying there is “no downside” in doing so.
– Trump also took aim at the hepatitis B vaccine, saying, “There’s no reason to give a baby that,” when it’s a sexually transmitted disease. Instead, he argued it should be given when a child is “12 years old and formed.”
– Trump’s full statement is below, and I urge you to read every word. Nothing will be the same after this:
“I’ll say that they will maybe say at a little bit later date, but I think when you go for the shot, you do it over a five-time period— take it over five times or four times, but you take it in smaller doses and you spread it out over a period of years. And they pump so much stuff into those beautiful little babies. It’s a DISGRACE… I think it’s very bad. They’re pumping, it looks like they’re pumping into a horse.
“You have a little child, a little fragile child, and you get a vat of 80 different vaccines. I guess 80 different blends, and they pump it in. So ideally, a woman won’t take Tylenol, and on the vaccines, it would be good [practice that] instead of one visit where they pump the baby, load it up with stuff, you’ll do it over a period of four times or five times.”
“I’ve been so into this issue for so many years just because I couldn’t understand how a thing like this could happen.”
“And you know, it [autism] is artificially induced. It’s not like something that when you go from all of those healthy babies to a point where I don’t even know structurally if a country can afford it, and that’s the least of the problems.”
“To have families destroyed over this is just so, so terrible. I also — and we’ve already done this — we want no mercury in the vaccine. We want no aluminium in the vaccine. The MMR, I think, should be taken separately.
“This is based on what I feel. The mumps, measles and [rubella], the three, should be taken separately. And it seems to be that when you mix them there could be a problem.”
“So there’s no downside in taking them separately. In fact, they think it’s better. So let it be separate. The chickenpox is already separate because when that got mixed in [with other things], it really was bad.”
“So there’s no downside in doing it [spacing vaccines]. It’s not like, oh, if you do it — bad things. No, it’s only good. And it may not have that much of an impact, but it may have a big impact. So let those be taken separately.”
“And then hepatitis B is sexually transmitted. There’s no reason to give a baby that’s almost just born hepatitis B.”
“So I would say wait till the baby is 12 years old and formed, and take hepatitis B. And I think if you do those things, it’s going to be a whole different. It’s going to be a revolution in a positive sense in the country.”
Full article: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/donald-trumps-vaccine-statements-shock-world/
Full Announcement Video Link

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A spike in care at the Regional University Hospital of Malaga causes waits of up to 3 days to access a bed: {Translation, summary}
– Over the weekend of 20–21 September, the Regional University Hospital of Malaga experienced severe congestion in its Emergency Department, with patients waiting up to 48 hours for a bed. UGT reported 40 people waiting on Monday morning, including cases dating back to 16 September, while SATSE later stated that 17 were still without beds, 11 of them for over 72 hours.
– Unions attributed the collapse to closed wards, a shortage of nurses, and lack of replacement staff during holidays, leaving more than 100–150 beds unavailable. Patients from multiple specialities were affected, including oncology, surgery, and haematology.
– Testimony from relatives described elderly patients left for two days in chairs or on stretchers, even suffering heart complications while awaiting surgery, without access to monitoring equipment. Despite these difficulties, families highlighted the professionalism of the medical and nursing teams. By Monday, conditions were gradually easing, and the hospital promised ongoing efforts to guarantee safety and quality of care. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/pico-asistencial-urgencias-regional-provoca-esperas-horas-malaga-20250922173746-nt_amp.html 

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Latest Figures Released- More than 108,000 patients on the waiting list in Malaga have exceeded their deadlines: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) sets maximum waiting times for surgery, consultations and diagnostic tests, but in Malaga province over 108,000 patients exceeded those limits by June 2025. This equals 43.5% of nearly 250,000 patients awaiting either an operation or a specialist consultation. The figure excludes diagnostic tests, despite complaints that these often take months instead of the legal 30 days, delaying access to surgical lists.
– In December 2024, 111,104 patients were over deadline: 4,674 waiting too long for surgery and 106,430 for consultations. By June 2025, the totals were slightly lower at 108,171, though the number of surgical patients waiting over a year rose to 5,070. Overall demand grew, with 37,030 people on surgical waiting lists and 211,554 awaiting consultations. However, average delays decreased: from 161 to 152 days for surgery, and from 132 to 114 days for consultations. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/pacientes-lista-espera-excedidos-plazos_0_2004849318.html 

TECH

How to use Windows 10 ESU to extend your security updates for a year after it goes obsolete on 14 October, 2025:
– Visit this website for a full step by step tutorial, with pics of each step, to enroll in the Windows 10 Extended Service Updates program (ESU). https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/how-to-use-windows-10-esu-to-keep-getting-updates-after-october-2025
– It’s a basic process most people will be able to do. Be aware your computer must be fully updated before it can be enrolled in the Win 10 ESU program. Otherwise you will probably get denied. If your computer is very old, pre-2016, having been upgraded to Win 10 from the originally installed Win 7 or Win 8, it may be denied. Also, do not use the free option where you back up your settings to the OneDrive cloud, unless you are happy to let MS see EVERYTHING on your hard drive, and allow them to constantly monitor every action taken on the device. I strongly advise against going this route, but some people don’t care about privacy, or are on a tight budget, so it works for them.

NATURE

Goodbye to summer- autumn 2025 begins: {Translation, summary}
– The Meteorological autumn season begins on September 1 yearly. However, the September Equinox marks the beginning of the Astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
– In the year 2025, autumn in the Northern Hemisphere will start the Monday, September 22 at 18:19 UTC, which is equivalent to 20:19 Spanish peninsular official time, according to the calculations of the National Astronomical Observatory. This season will last approximately 89 days and 21 hours, concluding on December 21 with the arrival of winter. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/adios-verano-otono-2025-comienza-lunes/202509220928023141423.html 

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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles. 
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio

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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