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Swing Fest Málaga 2025: 23 – 26 Oct
Classes by day, Dance Parties at night.
International teachers, Lindy market, Live bands & Dance competitions. Info: https://swingfestmalaga.webador.es/ & Video Link
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Vicky King Band “Blues the Best”: Sat, 25 Oct, 7pm
Casa de Cultura- Almuñécar. Puerta de Granada 19, 18690.
Info & tix: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2135/vicky-king-band & Video Link
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“PASAJE” Flamenco Show: Fri, 31 Oct, 7pm
Casa de Cultura- Almuñécar. Puerta de Granada 19, 18690.
This is what Pasaje sounds like. A range of frequencies that, performed solely with the voices of two singers and the earthly sounds of the most traditional percussion, will create an entire acoustic universe. As simple and as complex as the soundscape created by nature. Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/pasaje-espectaculo-flamenco & Video Link
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El Mico’s Halloween Party- Torremolinos: Fri, 31 Oct, 8pm
It’s time to unleash your wild side—El Mico Bar’s *EPIC Halloween Party* is coming! Get your craziest costumes ready and join the madness with LIVE music from the electrifying Aaron Lawrence aka Spice! Free entry—NO excuses. Over 16s only—bring the energy. Non-stop dancing, wild vibes, and hauntingly good drinks.
El Mico Bar, Torremolinos becomes a haunted house of fun for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Gather your crew, hit the dance floor, and party till the witching hour. This is where legends are made!
Calle Jaén 2 Local 13, Torremolinos. FB Link
Info & map: https://allevents.in/malaga/halloween-trick-or-treat-party/200028948314520
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Upcoming Events at Almuñécar’s J. Martín Recuerda Auditorium:
Puerta de Granada, 19 (18690) Almuñécar
– Sun, 2 Nov, 7pm. OPERA NABUCCO, National Opera Theatre of Moldova. Info & tix (€33): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/nabuco-teatro-nacional-opera-de-moldavia
– Mon, 3 Nov, 7pm. MAESTRO MIYAZAKI Chamber Orchestra. Info & tix (€12): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/maestro-miyazaki-chamber-orchestra
– Fri, 7 Nov, 7pm. FLAMENCO: Requiebro. Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/flamenco-requiebro
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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.
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UPCYCLING NERJA
For Sale, 3 items:
– Bust head 43cms high.35€.
– Golfer cat craved out of wood,81cms. 35€.
– A pair of wrought iron stools,80€ the pair.
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CAMPO AGAVE GLAMPING
For Sale– Various outdoor items from Campo Agave Glamping:
– Coffee table, wood, scaffold, excellent condition, 140x80x53H. Price €60
– Kerosene heater, Zibro LC-30, good condition. Price €110
– 8 dining chairs, ratan, good condition. Price €120
Contact Wouter in Sayalonga +34 656561697 / info@campoagave.es / https://campoagave.es/en/sale/
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SPAIN
The Commies Are Making Sense For A Change- Sumar suggests Isabel Rodríguez resign as Minister of Housing because she does not assume that “serious” measures are required: {Translation, summary}
– Verónica Martínez Barbero, spokesperson for Sumar in Congress, called on Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez {pic} to step aside if she continues to fail in implementing “serious, innovative and courageous” measures to tackle Spain’s housing price crisis. Martínez expressed disappointment at Rodríguez’s recent parliamentary appearance and criticised her for ignoring Sumar’s proposals, which include policies to both reduce housing costs and enable families to make ends meet. These measures advocate the adoption of effective price controls, increased access to affordable housing, and social support for households struggling with rent and mortgage payments.
– Martínez stressed that Sumar is not insisting their proposals be adopted in full but demands they at least be considered, as current ministry measures are insufficient. She also condemned the PSOE for failing to respond to the latest submissions and called for transparency regarding why the Ministry of Housing has not acted.
– Martínez concluded emphatically: if Rodríguez has no ideas, Sumar’s proposals are ready for immediate implementation.
Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/nacional-3/sumar-sugiere-isabel-rodriguez-deje-ser-ministra-vivienda-asumir-que-requieren-medidas-serias/202510210852312247666.html
ANDALUCÍA
Adelante Andalucía dismisses Moreno’s announcement of hiring 4,370 healthcare workers as “fake news”– “Not even he believes it.”: {Translation}
– The spokesperson for Adelante Andalucía, José Ignacio García, has dismissed as “fake news” the announcement made on Tuesday by the President of the Regional Government, Juanma Moreno (PP-A), regarding the hiring of 4,370 additional healthcare professionals in Andalucía – around 1,200 of whom would be doctors, including medical residents – and retorted that “not even” the PP-A leader himself believes it.
– In an audio statement sent to the media, the spokesperson for both Adelante Andalucía and the Mixed Group in the Andalusian Parliament commented on the announcement made by the regional president during his address at an information forum organised by the newspaper ABC in Seville. There, Juanma Moreno revealed that the regional budget for 2026 would reach 51,597 million euros, with up to one third allocated to public healthcare, and that the budget projection included the recruitment of 4,370 more healthcare professionals.
– José Ignacio García argued that this announcement was “yet another fabrication, another lie from the PP in its management of this crisis”. He recalled that, according to the regional government, “on the very first day” of managing the crisis arising from problems in the breast cancer screening programme, “they said they were going to hire 119 professionals”. Then, “a week later”, they announced “an emergency plan to hire 700 professionals”, and “now they are talking about 4,300 professionals” to be recruited.
– The Adelante spokesperson stressed that, so far, the regional government has not hired “a single one” of these professionals, insisting that “announcing is free, but hiring is what matters”. What Juanma Moreno announced on Tuesday, he said, “is nothing more than an announcement of an announcement of an announcement”, once again intended “to clean up his image after the utter disaster in managing this crisis, where very serious issues are at stake” and “the lives of many women are on the line”.
– José Ignacio García {pic} criticised the PP-A government for “doing nothing but making announcements of announcements, knowing full well they are not going to hire anyone”, and questioned where these supposed new hires would come from, given that the Junta “has been telling us for years that they cannot recruit more healthcare staff because there is no money or no doctors available”. “Are they now going to find every doctor in the world in the month of November?” asked García, wondering if this new promise is linked to the approaching regional elections, scheduled for 2026.
– The spokesperson for Adelante Andalucía further noted that “the first Health Minister responsible for this whole disaster, who is now the President of Parliament, Jesús Aguirre, has not been touched either”, adding that “now they are trying to sacrifice an intermediate official to make it look like they are doing something”. He concluded by stating that Juanma Moreno’s government is presiding over “a true management disaster, focused more on electoral results, posturing, and image than on actually solving problems, which is what really matters”. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-adelante-andalucia-tacha-bulo-anuncio-moreno-contratacion-4370-sanitarios-no-cree-20251021135654.html
MALAGA CITY
Sign of the Times– Málaga records almost four evictions a day in the first half of 2025: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s housing crisis is deepening as the province records almost four evictions a day in early 2025, the highest figure in Andalucía. Indeed, Málaga is the second Spanish province with the highest increase in the price per square metre, only behind Madrid.
– Most cases result from breaches of the Urban Leases Act, reflecting the sharp rise in rents and the growing dominance of investment funds buying up homes. The city’s shortage of affordable housing has pushed many low-income residents, like pensioners and families, to the brink of eviction. Local social services attempt mediation, but the scale of the problem far exceeds available resources.
– Activists and tenants’ unions accuse authorities of failing to provide real solutions, while new national and European initiatives call for rent control and stronger housing rights. Citizen groups warn that Málaga has become one of Spain’s most speculative property markets, where the boom in tourist rentals and lack of public housing policies are driving a deepening social emergency over access to decent and affordable homes. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/malaga-registra-cuatro-desahucios-diarios_0_2005048550.html
TORROX
Public Outrage As Town Hall Ignores Obligations And Begins Operating The New Power Station Without Providing Safety Reports First: {Translation, summary}
– The Citizens’ Platform against the Torrox Electrical Substation has accused the Town Hall of neglecting its duties and ignoring two long-standing requests for environmental reports. The group says the Red Eléctrica installation was allowed to begin operating without the promised electromagnetic and environmental measurements ever being carried out.
– Despite submitting two formally registered petitions seeking detailed information on safety standards and legal compliance, the Town Hall has failed to respond or release any technical findings. The Platform condemns this “administrative silence” as unacceptable, arguing that officials have disregarded legitimate public concerns over a high-impact facility opposed from the outset by residents. It calls for immediate transparency, publication of the pending reports, and a genuine dialogue with the affected community. The controversy has highlighted what the group views as serious neglect of responsibility, a lack of regard for the health of children in the vicinity and a breach of the Town Hall’s earlier environmental commitments. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/provincia-de-malaga/denuncian-que-subestacion-red-electrica-torrox-opera-mediciones-que-prometio-ayuntamiento/202510211248133155275.html
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A new road will connect Mirador de La Dehesa Street with La Rabitilla in Torrox: {Translation, summary}
– Torrox is improving local mobility with a new road connecting Mirador de la Dehesa and La Rabitilla through Fuente Cambil. Mayor Óscar Medina explained that the project, financed with around 200,000 euros by Pink Bay Investments SL, will enhance traffic flow, link residential areas, and provide access to key educational and cultural facilities, including IES Jorge Guillén, CEIP Mare Nostrum, and the Villa de Torrox Theatre.
– The road, to be completed within two months, will include tarmac, pavements, lighting, and essential utilities such as water, drainage, and communications. Medina also announced the completion of a new free surface car park in La Rabitilla, similar to the one in Ferrara, designed to ease congestion. The works form part of a broader municipal campaign to improve roads and car parks in several strategic areas, fulfilling commitments to residents and raising the overall quality of urban life. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/un-nuevo-vial-conectara-en-torrox-la-calle-mirador-de-la-dehesa-con-la-rabitilla/
NERJA
Nerja Cultural Centre will host the First Charity Gala in support of the Axarquía ADHD Association: {Translation, summary}
– Next Saturday, 25 October, at 8:00 p.m., the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre will host a charity festival in support of the TDAH Axarquía Association, organised by the Narixa Choir with the collaboration of the Town Council.
– The Deputy Mayor emphasised that this initiative is very valuable for continuing to raise awareness of ADHD, while at the same time allowing people to see how local artists come together for such an important cause. Attendees will be able to enjoy an evening full of solidarity and local talent, with performances by students from the Nerja School of Music and Dance, directed by Sara del Pino, as well as by the groups Gotelé, Jennifer González’s group, and the Narixa Choir itself.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-centro-cultural-acogera-la-i-gala-benefica-a-favor-de-la-asociacion-tdah-axarquia/
TORREMOLINOS
Eighty-year-old German man dies after shooting himself in the head as he was about to be evicted from his home in Torremolinos: {Translation, summary}
– An 80-year-old man, identified as Albert B. and originally from near Cologne, Germany, shot himself in the head on Tuesday in Torremolinos as a judicial team arrived to evict him from his home following mortgage foreclosure. He was still alive when police entered but died shortly after being taken to hospital. Albert had lived in the building for forty years and was described by neighbours as polite, well-presented, and helpful, often assisting fellow Germans with translation. His wife had died a year earlier and his children live abroad. The property, located near the old orphanage, had been auctioned to settle debts with the bank. The tragedy unfolded as court officers, police, and a locksmith arrived to change the locks and formalise the repossession. The incident highlights the growing eviction crisis in Málaga Province, which has recorded 706 evictions between January and June 2025—nearly four per day—mostly due to mortgage defaults, with additional concerns about rising property occupation rates. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/octogenario-dispara-cabeza-iban-desalojar_0_2005055255.html
ALGECIRAS
The alleged jihadist from Algeciras who killed a priest with a machete is asking for acquittal and to be placed in a mental health centre until he “is no longer a danger.”: {Translation, summary}
– The National Court has concluded the trial of Moroccan-born Yassine Kanjaa, accused of carrying out a brutal jihadist attack in Algeciras on 25 January 2023 that left sacristan Diego Valencia dead and several others injured. Prosecutors allege that Kanjaa acted with religious motivation, declaring his intention to “kill the enemies of Islam” after claiming that “Allah ordered” him to attack Christian clergy.
– According to the prosecution, Kanjaa entered the Church of San Isidro shouting religious phrases, struck a Bible against a pew and then assaulted a passer-by in the street before returning to the church with a machete. During Mass, he attacked the priest, striking him in the neck, and then moved to the nearby Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma, where he chased and fatally wounded the sacristan in the town square. Witnesses described him repeatedly invoking “Allah” during the assaults.
– The prosecution seeks 50 years in prison for terrorist murder, attempted murder, and injuries, arguing that he was driven by extremist religious motives. His defence, however, claims he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and acted in a psychotic state without terrorist intent. Psychiatrists testified that he experienced a “messianic-religious delusion” that deprived him of awareness of his actions.
– The case now awaits sentencing, which will determine whether Kanjaa is held criminally responsible for an Islamist-motivated killing or confined to psychiatric treatment for reasons of insanity. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-presunto-yihadista-algeciras-pide-absolucion-le-internen-centro-no-ser-peligro-20251021125210.html
In related news…are we beginning to see a pattern here? When there is little accountability for the corrupt actions of our leaders, soon the public expects the same treatment. Homicide is now a mental crisis and the criminal is now a victim. Pathetic.
The man accused of killing three in Madrid claims mental disturbance and outburst: {Translation, summary}
– The trial of Dilawar Hussain F.C. began in Madrid for the 2023 murders of three elderly siblings in Morata de Tajuña. The defence acknowledged that he committed the killings but argued for significantly reduced sentences based on three mitigating factors: paranoid personality disorder, sudden rage, and voluntary confession. They detailed that Dilawar says he had lent the siblings 60,000 euros, which he never recovered, leaving him unable to support his terminally ill mother in Pakistan. After her death, under severe economic and emotional pressure, he entered a state of rage and obsession, committing the murders. Forensic reports confirmed mild cognitive and volitional impairment due to his disorder. Dilawar voluntarily surrendered weeks later and explained his actions.
– The prosecution seeks 36 years’ imprisonment, maintaining that he killed the siblings with intent, struck them with a metal rod, and returned days later to burn the bodies. They recognise mild mental impairment but emphasise the premeditated and violent nature of the crimes. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/sucesos/2025/10/21/acusado-matar-hermanos-morata-tajuna-madrid-alteracion-psiquiatrica-122848550.html
WORLD
Takaichi elected Japan’s premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard move to the right:
– Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi {pic} was elected Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the political glass ceiling and setting the country up for a decisive turn to the right. An acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and an admirer of Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi is expected to return to Abe-style government stimulus as she attempts to jumpstart an economy saddled with slow growth and rising prices.
– While her victory marks a pivotal moment for a country where men still hold overwhelming sway, she named just two women to her cabinet, far fewer than what she had promised.
– Takaichi is also likely to usher in a sharp move to the right on issues such as immigration and defence, making her the latest leader in tune with the broader rightward shift in global politics. She received 237 votes in the election in parliament’s 465-seat lower house on Tuesday and then won a similar vote in the less powerful upper house. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-takaichi-appoint-senior-lawmaker-katayama-finance-minister-fnn-says-2025-10-21/
ENERGY CRISIS
Iberdrola reaffirms its intention to extend the Almaraz nuclear facility and awaits agreement from Endesa and Naturgy to request this from the government “as soon as possible”: {Translation, summary}
– Iberdrola has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the Almaraz nuclear power plant running beyond its scheduled closure and is pressing Endesa and Naturgy to jointly submit a formal request for an extension to the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The companies agree that Almaraz should remain operational until at least 2030, a period already covered by the existing ten-year licence renewed in 2020.
– Iberdrola insists the plant is in excellent technical condition and capable of continued safe operation, as recognised by international inspectors. The owners are seeking tax relief from the Government in exchange for investing in the extension, while the Ministry of Ecological Transition maintains that the agreement must not impose any cost on citizens. Minister Sara Aagesen has acknowledged no technical barrier to prolonging operations but cited fiscal and European regulatory concerns as the key obstacles to the plant’s continued activity beyond 2027–2028. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/iberdrola-se-reafirma-prorrogar-almaraz-espera-acuerdo-endesa-naturgy-para-pedirlo-gobierno-cuanto-antes_6534894_0.html
HEALTH
“MAMMOGATE”, Breast Cancer Screening Cover-Up Alleged– The Amama association denounces in the Prosecutor’s Office the “erasure of medical records” in Andalucia: {Translation, summary}
– The president of the Seville Association of Women with Breast Cancer (Amama), Ángela Claverol {pic}, has lodged a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office over the alleged deletion of medical records from the Andalusian Health Service’s platforms. Amama claims that mammograms and ultrasounds have disappeared or been renamed on systems such as Clic Salud and Diraya, a situation it considers potentially criminal and linked to the wider breakdown of Andalucía’s breast cancer screening programme.
– The association says several women discovered missing test results after reporting irregularities in the screening system, which has already caused delays or communication failures affecting over 2,000 patients. The Andalusian Government has admitted serious delays in follow-up tests and promised to review all affected cases by 30 November. The scandal has deepened public concern over the reliability of digital medical records and the management of early cancer detection in the region. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/amama-denuncia-fiscalia-borrado-historiales-medicos-andalucia_0_2005053747.html
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The MAMMOGATE plot thickens– Cancer screening failures for decades! Back when Montero was running the Health Department, the Andalusian healthcare system racked up more than a dozen convictions for failures in cancer screening: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian healthcare faces a severe crisis after errors in communicating breast cancer screening results and unjustified delays, marking the most significant political challenge of Juanma Moreno’s nearly seven-year administration. The president recently demanded the resignation of Health Minister Rocío Hernández, replacing her with Antonio Sanz, and launched an emergency plan to resolve all issues before 30 November.
– Opposition parties, particularly the Andalusian PSOE, have criticised Moreno’s government, yet delays in cancer diagnoses are not new. Between 2004 and 2013, when María Jesús Montero {pic} (now First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain) led the Andalucia Health Ministry, the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) faced over a dozen convictions for late breast cancer diagnoses, several resulting in patient deaths. Court rulings cited inadequate follow-up, poor inter-service communication, and lack of proper protocols, with families claiming relatives were not summoned or informed in time. The convictions required the Junta, then under PSOE-A, to compensate affected families, illustrating a longstanding pattern of systemic failures in breast cancer detection. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/20251021/sanidad-andaluza-acumulo-montero-frente-multiples-condenas-fallos-cribados-cancer_346802.html
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Two executives resign from Virgen del Rocío Hospital over screening crisis: {Translation, summary}
– The resignation of Javier Castell Monsalve {pic}, head of Radiodiagnosis at Seville’s Virgen del Rocío Hospital, intensifies Andalucía’s breast cancer screening crisis. His departure follows the dismissal of Health Minister Rocío Hernández and earlier resignation of Raquel González, coordinator of the Breast Imaging Unit, succeeded by Isabel Olea.
– The SAS inquiry points to two causes of the crisis: failure to inform patients with inconclusive mammograms they were under follow-up, and chronic understaffing in Radiology causing delays and overload. Complaints have also been raised about the obsolete Diraya IT system. Patient associations demand transparency, accountability and measures to restore confidence in public healthcare. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/andalucia/dimite-jefe-radiodiagnostico-virgen-rocio-crisis-cribados_0_2005053903.html
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New combination of drugs reduces mortality in recurrent prostate cancer by 40%: {Translation, summary}
– A Cedars-Sinai Cancer study has found that combining enzalutamide with standard hormone therapy reduces the risk of death by more than 40% in men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiotherapy. The international trial, involving over 1,000 patients across 17 countries, marks a major breakthrough in the treatment of high-risk recurrent prostate cancer. Published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, the findings are expected to establish this combination as the new standard therapy. Researchers say the results significantly improve survival prospects for patients with aggressive, treatment-resistant prostate cancer. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-nueva-combinacion-farmacos-reduce-40-mortalidad-cancer-prostata-recurrente-20251020080046.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
El Corte Inglés is looking for inexperienced workers in Malaga, Mijas, and Marbella for the Christmas season: {Translation, summary}
– El Corte Inglés has launched its recruitment drive for the upcoming Christmas campaign, running from November to January, offering temporary positions at its stores in Málaga, Mijas and Marbella. The company is seeking staff for sales, tills, stock, gift wrapping, hospitality and food sections, without requiring prior experience. Applicants must show customer service skills, teamwork ability, and availability throughout the campaign. Employment conditions include pre-arranged schedules, training for each role, and the chance to continue after the season ends. Workers also enjoy staff discounts, financing options, life insurance, continuous training through the corporate university, and aid for studies or family needs. Applications are submitted online via the company’s Employment Portal, where candidates can upload their CV manually or through LinkedIn. The portal also displays other active vacancies across Spain, as El Corte Inglés prepares for one of its busiest retail periods of the year.
Info: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/es/recruiting/elcorteingles/Ext/job/MLAGA/Campaa-de-Navidad-Mlaga-y-Mijas_JR114309
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/corte-ingles-busca-trabajadores-malaga-mijas-marbella-campana-navidad_0_2005049861.html
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Eric Clapton to play two gigs in Spain, more than 20 years since his last shows here:
– English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Clapton will perform in Madrid and Barcelona in May 2026. These are his first concerns in Spain after more than 20 years, as Live Nation announced on Saturday. The concerts are scheduled for 7 May (Movistar Arena in Madrid) and 10 May (Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona). Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, 22 October. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/eric-clapton-perform-madrid-and-barcelona-gigs-20251020085321-nt.html & Video Link
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