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VII Motor Fair 2025- Vélez-Málaga: Fri-Mon, 10-13 Oct
Vélez-Málaga Fairgrounds, next to the El Ingenio shopping centre.
More than 700 new, used & classic vehicles on display.

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Feria De La Mula (Mule) 2025- Arenas (Málaga):
Fri-Sun, 10-12 Oct
Other towns have a “Running of the Bulls”. We have our own tradition– “The Release of the Cows” on Sat, 11 Oct, from 12 noon.
The municipality of Arenas is decked out to celebrate this unique fair, where a wide variety of activities centered around mules can be found, such as exhibitions, blacksmithing, loading competitions, threshing, the art of herding, and the traditional mule, donkey, and horse races.
There are also performances by verdiales groups, dance groups, flamenco singing, and a tasting of “migas arrieras” (muleteers’ breadcrumbs) washed down with Arenas wine. The festival concludes with the election of an honorary muleteer. Video Link

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CAP Flamenco Schedule: Oct-Nov 2025
Circuito Andaluz de Peñas en la Provincia de Málaga (CAP)
(Andalusian Circuit of Supporters’ Clubs in the province of Málaga)
Junta de Andalucia sponsored flamenco events across the region.
Full info and schedule: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/circuito-andaluz-de-penas-en-la-provincia-de-malaga

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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: 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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ANDALUCÍA

The Aemet issues a special warning– a cold drop is coming that will bring “very heavy rain” to the Mediterranean area starting on Wednesday: {Translation, summary}
– Aemet has named the first major DANA of the season, Alice, which will affect parts of eastern Andalucía from Thursday 8 October. The storm is expected to bring heavy and persistent rainfall, with the potential for localised flooding in low-lying areas, streams, and ravines. Rain will spread from the east and northeast, carried by humid winds, and will continue through Friday and the weekend, though intensity may decrease gradually. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid risky areas, and take precautions against sudden flooding.
– This DANA marks a historic first in Spain, as it is the first severe non-traditional storm to receive a personalised name under a new regional agreement between Spain, Portugal, and several other European countries. Andalucía’s authorities and residents should remain alert, particularly in vulnerable areas, as Alice’s exact trajectory remains uncertain. Source, Spanish:
https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/aemet-emite-un-aviso-especial-llega-una-dana-que-dejara-lluvias-muy-fuertes-area-mediterranea-desde-miercoles_6513079_0.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Nordic organised crime is now exploding on the Costa del Sol: {Translation, summary}
– The Costa del Sol is facing a new wave of violence marked by the growing influence of Nordic criminal networks. The recent daylight shooting of Swedish rapper Hamko in Marbella has exposed how gangs from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries now play a leading role in the region’s underworld.
– These groups, already notorious for their brutal turf wars in northern Europe, are using southern Spain as both a refuge and a battlefield– a place to relax, launder money and quietly eliminate rivals. Police investigations reveal that Nordic gangs coexist with British and Turkish groups, each specialising in logistics, trafficking or financial operations. The shootings in Marbella, Fuengirola and Estepona reflect a shared pattern: swift, professional attacks carried out by hitmen who do not reside in Spain and vanish immediately after.
– Police unions warn that while this international crime ecosystem expands, local resources remain stagnant. Beneath the glamour of beaches and luxury villas, today’s Costa del Sol is increasingly shaped by Nordic mafias whose reach extends far beyond Scandinavia. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/crimen-organizado-nordico-costa-del-sol_0_2004961924.html

NERJA

Nerja will set up a network of viewpoints and regulate parking in the Maro Cliffs area: {Translation, summary}
– The Nerja Town Council has approved a 547,500-euro project to enhance the Acantilados de Maro–Cerro Gordo Natural Area, one of the Mediterranean’s most important marine–terrestrial ecosystems. Financed entirely through the EU’s NextGenerationEU funds under the Sustainable Nerja plan, the initiative seeks to regulate access, improve parking and visitor safety, and promote sustainable tourism.
– It includes the creation of panoramic viewpoints along the old N-340 road, new public transport stops, reorganised parking areas, and recreational zones equipped with benches, signs, and waste containers. Safety barriers and bollards will also be installed to separate pedestrian spaces from vehicles and prevent falls near the cliffs.
– Mayor José Alberto Armijo highlighted that the project combines environmental protection with improved visitor access and comfort. Supported by regional and national authorities, the plan represents a key step towards sustainable tourism management and landscape conservation in this protected coastal area. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nerja-habilitara-red-miradores-regulara-aparcamientos-paraje-20251006231719-nt_amp.html

CÓMPETA

Social Security Consultations In Cómpeta: Tues, 14 Oct
9am-1:30pm
Would you like to know how long you have left until retirement?
Do you have questions about how to apply for birth benefits?
On October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Social Security team will be in our municipality to answer questions in person. During the day, you can get help with procedures related to pensions, general information, birth grants, European Health Insurance Cards, and other administrative procedures.
You must make an appointment in advance at the Town Hall, as no appointments will be made without prior notice. Source, Spanish: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/222/-/la-administracion-cerca-de-ti

MIJAS

Mijas is looking for volunteers for the Great Bancosol Food Collection in November: {Translation, summary}
– Mijas Town Council is calling for volunteers to join the Great Food Collection organised by Bancosol on 7 and 8 November. Around twenty supermarkets in Mijas will host the campaign, with volunteers needed for morning and afternoon shifts to inform customers and gather donations at the tills. Bancosol’s president described the event as Málaga’s “festival of solidarity”, aiming to raise over €600,000 this year. Volunteers are crucial to helping reach that goal and ensuring continued aid to local families. Those wishing to participate should call 621307292 in Mijas, or register in Fuengirola via recintoferial@fuengirola.org or call 952179579. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/mijas-busca-voluntarios-gran-recogida_0_2004962073.html

EUROPE

Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis, went thru 4 PMs in under one year:
– French President Emmanuel Macron is running out of wiggle room. The abrupt resignation of his prime minister Monday — Macron’s fourth in more than a year of almost ceaseless political upheaval — puts the French leader in a bind.
– Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has urged President Emmanuel Macron {pic} to call an early presidential election, citing ongoing political instability following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s third prime minister this year. Philippe suggested Macron wait until the 2026 budget is passed before resigning, warning that staying in office until 2027 would harm France.
– Another former prime minister, Gabriel Attal, also criticised Macron’s leadership, saying many no longer understand his decisions. The crisis stems from Macron dissolving the lower house in June 2024, resulting in a hung parliament where no coalition — centrist, left-wing, or far-right — holds a workable majority. Successive prime ministers have failed to govern effectively amid rising rivalries ahead of the 2027 election.
– Philippe intends to run in the next presidential race, with polls suggesting a potential runoff against a far-right National Rally candidate. Should Macron resign, the Senate President would temporarily assume power, triggering a new presidential election within 20 to 50 days. Source, Spanish: https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/former-french-pm-says-macron-should-resign-amid-deepening-political-crisis
Additional ref, English: https://apnews.com/article/france-macron-lecornu-government-politics-ca3482440dc47cd04960b3f171b7ad22

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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis’ party wins Czech parliamentary election:
– Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis has won parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, although his populist ANO party fell short of an overall majority. ANO received just under 35% of the vote, earning them 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house – up from 72 seats four years ago, according to preliminary results.
– Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, is expected to be invited to lead talks on forming a new coalition. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62qezmr92lo

HEALTH

The government approves limited medicinal use of cannabis by decree: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree authorising the medical use of cannabis-based medicines, marking a historic step in national health policy. The regulation, promoted by Health Minister Mónica García, allows their prescription only to patients whose conditions —such as chronic pain, severe epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis— are unresponsive to conventional treatments.
– Strict controls will apply, including a registry managed by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products and a defined composition of THC and CBD, with higher taxation for products exceeding 0.2% THC. Doctors and hospital pharmacies will oversee dosage, efficacy, and potential side effects to prevent addiction or misuse. Although cannabis remains internationally controlled, the decree cites scientific studies supporting its therapeutic potential. The measure, effective immediately, empowers regional authorities to manage distribution, even through remote-delivery access for patients facing geographical or mobility barriers, and represents a landmark move towards more personalised, evidence-based healthcare in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/gobierno-aprueba-uso-cannabis-medicamentos-traves-real-20251007121434-ntrc_amp.html

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The Amama association assures that there are “several women already dead due to delays” in breast cancer screening: {Translation, summary}
– The president of the Amama Association, Ángela Claverol, has denounced fatal delays in Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme, revealing that several women have already died after waiting for follow-up tests following inconclusive mammograms. She criticised the Andalusian Government for its lack of empathy and demanded the immediate hiring of more radiologists.
– Amama has confirmed plans for a collective legal complaint, while the association continues to receive desperate families and cases of women paying privately to avoid delays. Izquierda Unida has separately filed a complaint with the State Attorney General, alleging systemic negligence in the health service’s management. The document accuses three former health ministers of possible crimes including negligent homicide, bodily harm, and failure to provide medical services. It argues that administrative inaction in reviewing inconclusive results caused preventable deaths and violated the legal duty of care, eroding public trust in Andalucía’s healthcare institutions. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-asociacion-amama-asegura-hay-varias-mujeres-muertas-ya-retrasos-cribado-cancer-mama-20251007095704.html

TECH

Klopatra, a new banking Trojan that has already affected a thousand users in Spain: {Translation, summary}
– A new Android malware named Klopatra is targeting users in Spain and Italy, spreading through fake IPTV apps that promise free football and sports streams. Once installed, it can secretly access the phone, record passwords, and make unauthorised bank transfers while users sleep. Over 3,000 devices have already been infected.
– Experts warn that Klopatra’s advanced protection tools make it extremely difficult to detect, representing a new stage in mobile cybercrime. Users most at risk are those who download apps from unofficial websites or enable installation from unknown sources. To stay safe, they should only use trusted stores, review app permissions, and keep phones updated. Banks also urge customers to activate transaction alerts to catch fraud early. Klopatra’s rise shows that everyday entertainment apps can now hide highly dangerous financial malware. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/tecnologia/klopatra-nuevo-troyano-bancario-afectado-espana_0_2004962279.html

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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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