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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule: DigameXtra will be closed for these holidays. Posts scheduled for these days will be posted the day before, so time your submissions appropriately.
– Monday, 8 Dec, Immaculate Conception (Spanish Public Holiday)
– Thursday & Friday, 25 & 26 Dec, Christmas break. (25 Dec is a Spanish Public Holiday)
– Thursday & Friday, 1 & 2 Jan 2026, New Years break. (1 Jan, 2026 is a Spanish Public Holiday)
– Tuesday, 6 Jan 2026, Epiphany (Spanish Public Holiday)

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Cajiz Choir and Pastoral Meeting: Sat, 29 Nov, from 6:30pm
5 Choirs in the main square.

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Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre: Upcoming Events
Info & tix: https://www.giglon.com/en/todos?city=Nerja

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Árchez Programme of Christmas Activities:
*December 2025*
– Monday, December 1
Christmas lights switch-on on Avenida de Andalucía, featuring ‘Y quienes somos’ charanga (street band) with hot chocolate and churros for attendees
– Friday, December 5
*Christmas Tree assembly with CPR Almijara schoolchildren creating and hanging their own decorations
*Children’s Town Council meeting where students present proposals and suggestions
*Christmas Carol Gathering at 18:00 hours with groups from neighbouring villages: Pastoral de Árchez, Rondalla Municipal de Sayalonga, Coro Rociero Almijara de Cómpeta, Coro Rociero Luz del Amanecer de Salares, and Coro Romeros del Rosario de Canillas de Albaida
– Sunday, December 7
1st Classic Car and Motorbike Concentration and Exhibition (120 vehicles registered)
– Tuesday, December 9
Trip to visit the Diputación Nativity Scene and Sabor a Málaga Fair with the Provincial Memory Workshop
– Thursday, December 11
Christmas ‘Zambombá’ (traditional Andalusian Christmas party) with Hermanos Ortigosa titled ‘Una Fiesta por Navidad’ at Clara Campoamor Cultural Hall
– Monday, December 15
‘Create Your Christmas Wreath’ workshop at 11:00 hours
– Wednesday, December 17
Christmas Postcard Competition prize-giving ceremony
– Sunday, December 21
1st Solidarity Christmas Walk with Asociación Esperanza (breast cancer charity), including breakfast and gifts for participants
– Monday, December 22
*Christmas Village and Santa’s Workshop with elves at 16:00 hours, featuring children’s entertainment, free attractions, crafts, and letter-writing to Santa Claus
*Christmas workshops begin at the library for local children (continuing until January 5)
– Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Mass at 17:30 hours at Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church with Pastoral de Árchez
– Wednesday, December 25
Morning street procession visiting homes with the newborn baby Jesus (traditional custom)
– Monday, December 29
Christmas Cooking Workshop for children
*January 2026*
– Friday, January 2
Royal Postman arrival at 16:00 hours with attractions, snacks, entertainment and artificial snow
– Sunday, January 5
Three Kings Parade starting at 17:00 hours with street entertainment, children’s activities, sweets, gifts, Roscón de Reyes (Kings’ cake) and individual presents for each local child

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Torre del Mar Programme of Christmas Activities:
– 5 December – Inauguration of the Christmas lighting and lighting of the large tree in Plaza Juan Aguilar, with parade and concert by Granada Gospel Sound.
– 5 December to 1 January – Christmas Amusement Park in Plaza Juan Aguilar, with free attractions, workshops and adapted quiet hours.
– 12 December – “Christmas Bomba” concert with La Manuela, Azúcar y Canela and Capullo de Jerez.
– 13 December – “Christmas Pop” with a Queen tribute, flamenco group El Patio, and Pop Tour with artists such as La Banda del Capitán Inhumano, Juanra (Guaraná) and Carmelo (El Norte).
– 14 December – “Musical Christmas” with performances by Mari Carmen Román, Rafa Garcel and Elsa Ríos.
– 18 December – Traditional Great Chocolate Party.
– 20 December – “Torre del Mar – In Concert” with Hakuna Matata, Estopa tribute and headline concert by OBK.
– 21 December – Festival of Humor with Manolo Lera, Guelmi and David Navarro.
– 23 December – Several children’s galas, parades & Christmas Village.
– 27 December – “Torre del Mar sings to 2026” with Radio 80 and tributes to Alejandro Sanz and Sabina.
– 28 December – Christmas Market.
– 30 December – Mini New Year’s Eve Chimes celebration.
– 31 December – Morning opening of the Amusement Park.
– 2 January – Royal Postman collects children’s letters in Torre del Mar.
– 5 January – Great Three Kings Parade with extensive tour of the municipality and morning reception in Plaza Juan Aguilar, with gifts for all minors. 

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Algarrobo Programme of Christmas Activities:
– 12–14 December – Christmas Market next to the Town Hall office in Algarrobo Costa.
– 17 December – Pastoral El Chavea procession in Algarrobo Pueblo from 5:30 p.m. (a day dedicated to bringing Christmas to elderly residents in their homes).
– 18 December – Meeting of choirs and Christmas carols in Mezquitilla church, with choirs from Iznate, Cajiz, Nuevo Horizonte del Litoral and Pastoral El Chavea de Algarrobo.
– 20 December – Great Christmas Zambombá in Parque de la Escalerilla, with performances by “Los Liantes” and “La Manuela” (second consecutive year).
– 23 December – Letter delivery and great snowfall with Father Christmas at 4:30 p.m. in Parque de la Escalerilla. Pastoral El Chavea will organize a baking contest and a nativity scene contest. Also includes dancing by Full Dance group, music, face painting and entertainment.
– 27 December – Children in Mezquitilla can deliver their letters to the Royal Page at 4:00 p.m., with a great snowfall, inflatable mattresses, face painting and entertainment (organized with support from Asociación Nuevo Horizonte y Litoral and Asociación Cultural de Mezquitilla).
– 29 December – Grand party with La Carpa Teatro for children to deliver their letters to the Three Kings at Parque de la Escalerilla.
– 5 January – Three Kings Parade in Algarrobo Costa, Mezquitilla and Trayamar starting at 4:30 p.m., distributing sweets and roscones de reyes.
– 6 January – Three Kings Parade in Algarrobo pueblo.
– Additional activities: Christmas workshops for children aged 3–11 and a digital skills camp for young people aged 8–12 (registration at 652 980 586). Other activities include a technology gymkhana, the 6th Monigote Race, a paintball adventure and a baking contest for young people (limited places, registration at 627 978578). 

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Asociacion El Valle are holding their annual Christmas Ball & Dinner:
December 4th at the fabulous B’Bou Hotel on the lakeshore at La Vinuela. Music by the versatile Geckoblasters. 
65€ members 75€ non members. Payment by Bizum, bank transfer or cash.
For more information, and menu options, please contact
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Toni Bright, Magic Of The Mind- Believing Is Power:
Sat, 13 Dec, 8:30pm
Teatro del Carmen, Plaza del Carmen, Vélez-Málaga
“One of the best magicians of the mind in all of Spain arrives in Vélez-Málaga. A very participatory show, in which children will have a great time as adults and adults will be children again.”
Info & tix (from €12): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=creer-es-poder-velez-malaga

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Christmas Markets in Malaga:
– Sabor a Malaga. A 5-day market showcasing typical produce from Malaga province (cheese, olive oil, cold cuts, pastries, chocolate, liqueurs, honey…) on Paseo del Parque. This market takes place from 5 to 9 December between 11am and 9pm.
– Merced Market. Lots of stalls selling handmade items on Plaza de la Merced. Sunday 7 and Sunday 28 December, 11am to 7pm.
– Soho Market. More stalls selling arts and crafts on Calle Tomas Heredia in the Soho district on Sunday 7 and Sunday 21 December from 11am to 7pm.
– English Market. Vintage and second-hand books, live music and food trucks all come together in the unusual setting of the English Cemetery (diagonally opposite the bullring in La Malagueta) on dates to be confirmed in December, 10am to 6pm. Entry costs €1.
– Muelle Uno Christmas Market. Lots of ideas for gifts – food, arts and crafts and accessories. On the square near the Pompidou Centre entrance daily 10am to 6pm until 10 January.
– Muelle Uno El Zoco. The arts and crafts market takes place every Sunday during December on the port side. Stalls open 11am to 6pm.
– Paseo del Parque Christmas Market. Lots of stalls selling Christmas gifts, fireworks and food from noon to 8pm during the Christmas period.

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Concert- South Carolina Gospel Choir: Mon, 22 Dec, 8pm
Cervantes Theatre, Malaga
Presenting- Michael Jackson Happy Days Show
The concert repertoire, performed by the South Carolina Gospel Choir, will include a selection of deeply spiritual songs by the King of Pop, such as ‘Keep the Faith’, some of his hits, and soul and gospel classics performed in the unmistakable urban style of the great South Carolina choir.
Info & tix (€14 – €42): https://www.teatrocervantes.com/en/genero/musica/temporada-2025-26/south-carolina-gospel-choir-1956 & Video Link

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Posts in this section are reader submissions. Being posted is not an indication of endorsement by your Editor or the DigameXtra sponsors, it’s simply the opinion of the reader who submits it. 

Have your say: Submit up to 200 words. Keep it civil. You may include supporting webpage links to add validity to your post. You may include your first name and location, but simply signing with your initials is sufficient, but they must be the initials of the name of the sending email account. I won’t post your email address unless you specifically ask me to. 

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SPAIN

Concern among judges over the government’s “attack” after the conviction of the attorney general: {Translation, summary}
– The Francisco de Vitoria Judicial Association (AJFV) and Independent Judicial Forum (FJI) expressed deep concern over political leaders’ statements, including from government members, regarding the conviction of State Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz. They view insinuations of judicial bias as unacceptable pressure on the judiciary, endangering separation of powers. Judicial independence guarantees impartial resolutions for citizens, free from political interests.
– The associations decry these remarks as direct attacks on core rule-of-law principles in Spain and the EU. They urge institutional responsibility to foster respect, warning that unfounded questioning erodes public trust in justice. Labelling judges or implying political motivations ignores that rulings follow law alone, per Constitution article 117.1. Dissenting votes reflect legal diversity, not ideology, with full procedural safeguards. Legal critique is valid, but institutional discrediting harms democracy. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/espana/preocupacion-entre-jueces-ataque-gobierno-condena-fiscal-general/202511271020073174564.html 

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The PP demands explanations from Sánchez after Koldo revealed that the president’s father-in-law contributed “100,000 euros for the primaries”: {Translation, summary}
– The PP has demanded explanations from Pedro Sánchez after former adviser Koldo García {pic} claimed that the prime minister’s father in law contributed 100,000 euros to Sánchez’s primary campaign. The PP recalls that Sánchez told the Senate inquiry he did not know whether his father in law had financed either his primaries or the PSOE, responding with evasions such as I do not know or I do not remember.
– Several PP figures argue that García’s statements confirm that the money came from the sauna business operated by Sánchez’s late father in law, which they describe as linked to prostitution, and they claim this makes Sánchez a beneficiary of dubious activities. Miguel Tellado and Cuca Gamarra both accused Sánchez of rising to power through cheating and concealment, while Ester Muñoz called the primaries rigged. Alicia García said the alleged donations show Sánchez’s political ascent was based on deception and is now beginning to crumble. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/pp-exige-explicaciones-sanchez-tras-revelar-koldo-que-suegro-presidente-aporto-100-000-euros-para-las-primarias_6903456_0.html 

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The judge sends Ábalos and Koldo García to provisional detention without bail due to the “extreme” risk of flight: {Translation, summary}
– Supreme Court judge Leopoldo Puente has ordered José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García {pic} into provisional prison without bail, citing an extreme risk of flight and strong indications of serious offences. Previous measures, such as passport withdrawal and fortnightly court appearances, are now deemed insufficient. Ábalos becomes the first serving deputy to enter prison while keeping his seat, and Congress will be formally notified.
– The judge identifies three reasons for imprisonment: their formal indictment in early November, the severe charges and lengthy prison terms sought by prosecutors, and the fact that Ábalos’s parliamentary status means the trial will take place within months, limiting the duration of pre trial detention. Both defendants deny any intention to flee, but the judge believes they have resources and international contacts that could facilitate escape. Changing circumstances in the case, including its division into two parts and the advanced state of the mask procurement investigation, also support the decision. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/juez-envia-prision-provisional-sin-fianza-abalos-koldo-riesgo-fuga-extremo_6903380_0.html 

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Feijóo calls for a rally ‘without party affiliations’ this Sunday against Sánchez’s “degradation”– ‘He is the bad apple.’: {Translation}
– The PP has once again called on citizens to fill the streets over the Government’s judicial scandals. Specifically, the party president, Alberto Núñez Feijóo {pic}, has summoned a civic, non partisan gathering this Sunday at the Temple of Debod in Madrid at 12.00 in defence of Spain. The Government is calling on Spaniards to protest against the judges; I am calling them to protest against the corrupt, he declared, while accusing Pedro Sánchez of being the rotten apple that has spoiled everyone around him.
– This is how the PP leader announced it from the party’s national headquarters, after the news broke that former socialist minister José Luis Ábalos and his former adviser Koldo García had been sent to prison without bail. The political responsibility for this entire degradation lies with Mr Sánchez, because neither his party nor his circle could have committed these acts without his amorality, he concluded. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/feijoo-convoca-una-concentracion-sin-siglas-este-domingo-contra-degradacion-sanchez-es-manzana-podrida_6903700_0.html 

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Congress overturns the government’s deficit path with an absolute majority against, again delaying the long overdue budget: {Translation, summary}
– Congress has once again rejected the Government’s proposed budgetary stability and public debt targets for 2026 to 2028. PP, Vox, Junts and UPN voted against, while PSOE, Sumar, ERC, Bildu, PNV, Canary Coalition and BNG supported the plan. Podemos and the Compromís deputy Águeda Micó abstained. This is the fifth failed attempt of the current term to approve the deficit path, previously blocked either by the PP in the Senate or by Junts distancing itself from the Government’s parliamentary bloc.
– Despite the defeat, the Ministry of Finance intends to resubmit the same targets shortly. If they are rejected again, the Government will still move forward with the 2026 Budget by relying on the stability framework already sent to the European Commission in 2024 under the new EU fiscal rules. This fallback option, endorsed by the State Legal Service, reduces spending capacity for regional governments. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-congreso-derriba-senda-deficit-gobierno-mayoria-absoluta-conforman-pp-vox-junts-20251127123432.html 

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Abascal advises putting Ábalos and Koldo in witness protection– “We don’t know what Sánchez’s mafia is capable of”: {Translation, summary}
– The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal {pic}, recommended on Thursday that the former minister José Luis Ábalos and his former adviser Koldo García enter the witness protection programme because it is not known what the mafia is capable of, which in his view is led by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. “We wish that Spaniards and also Socialist voters know that the only thing we want is for Mr Sánchez to be able to have a fair trial and, by the way, for Mr Ábalos and Mr Koldo to be able to enjoy a witness protection programme because we do not know what Sánchez’s mafia is capable of,” he said.
– “Today we see Mr Ábalos on his way to prison and stating that Mr Sánchez lied in a parliamentary investigation committee. And today we also know, from the statements we have heard, that Mr Sánchez seized the General Secretariat of the PSOE, not only covering up ballot boxes, but using money from his father in law’s prostitution venues, which was laundered through vulnerable immigrants,” the Vox leader summarised.
– Despite everything, he asked people not to deceive themselves because, from his point of view, all these situations of corruption and betrayal do not do too much damage to Pedro Sánchez. “He lies, and he knows that we all know that he lies, but he keeps power. And he does so thanks to his storm troopers from Bildu, thanks to many of the pawns he has placed in RTVE and thanks to the violence that others commit and are willing to commit,” he added. In this context, he warned of the difficulty that, in his view, exists for Spain to have free elections and clean elections while Sánchez remains in power.
– For this reason, he appealed to the responsibility of the opposition which, in his opinion, can only be to break all links, contact, dialogue and agreement with the corrupt power of Sánchez and report it in the courts and international bodies so that it is known exactly what Sánchez’s mafia is. “Vox have done so and we hope that other political groups may join,” he stressed. On whether it would be appropriate for the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, to present a motion of no confidence, Abascal underlined that, regardless of whether it is won or lost, the opposition has the duty to use all tools to expose the Government, its investiture partners and those who say that they have withdrawn their support and seem not to have withdrawn it. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-abascal-aconseja-meter-abalos-koldo-proteccion-testigos-no-sabe-capaz-mafia-sanchez-20251127141410.html 

MALAGA PROVINCE

The PP accuses Sánchez and Montero of not prioritising the control of inflation and points to the “fiscal voracity” of the Executive: {Translation, summary}
– Conde criticised the “Fiscal voracity without limits” of the Socialist Government and pointed out that this tax policy is used to compensate for the lack of General State Budget from 2023
– Carlos Conde {pic}, Deputy Secretary of Málaga Productiva for the PP, accused the government of Pedro Sánchez and María Jesús Montero of lacking interest in controlling inflation, claiming the Treasury keeps most of the revenue generated by rising prices. He said this “fiscal voracity” replaces proper state budgets, absent since 2023. Conde urged for income tax adjustments to restore families’ purchasing power. He noted Málaga’s inflation reached 3.4 percent in September, above the national rate, and that tax collection in 2024 exceeded 5.5 billion euros, rising by 20 percent in early 2025. Despite Málaga’s strong fiscal contribution, he criticised the lack of state investment. Conde condemned new tax hikes, including those on the self-employed—up to 2,500 euros—as harmful to households and local enterprise. He labelled constant tax increases the “modus operandi of sanchismo” and evidence of systemic mismanagement. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/… 

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Benalauría (Málaga) will celebrate its XXVI Crafts and Gastronomy Fair from December 6 to 8: {Translation, summary}
– The municipality of Benalauría in Málaga, in the Serranía de Ronda region, will hold its 26th Craft and Gastronomy Fair from 6 to 8 December, a festival declared of Tourist Singularity by the Provincial Council.
– This year, the festival will revolve around wine, with tastings and oenology talks.
– On Saturday 6 December at 11.00, the market will open to the public, where visitors will be able to find a wide range of craft products from the Serranía de Ronda region: wood and furniture, ceramics, cork, esparto grass, wicker, leather, wool, painting and more. There will also be local gastronomic products, many of them bearing the Sabor a Málaga brand.
– The programme of activities will also include musical performances, children’s workshops, an initiative in which attendees will share homemade sweets and desserts, and a cooking demonstration by Pelayo Ruiz, chef, teacher of Hospitality and Tourism at IES La Rosaleda and creator of gastronomic content. Activities related to the world of wine will be led by the winery ‘28 metros cuadrados’ from Benalauría. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-benalauria-malaga-celebrara-diciembre-xxvi-feria-artesania-gastronomia-20251127175951.html 

 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga Advances Historic Water Supply Project to Connect El Trapiche and Improve Municipal Infrastructure: {Translation, summary}
– Vélez-Málaga Town Hall has advanced the connection of El Trapiche to the municipal water network, fulfilling a demand residents have made for over fifty years. The works, managed by the Department of Infrastructure and executed by Aqualia with an investment of 220,000 euros, began last week and are scheduled for three months. Key progress includes the closure of the supply ring, a 63-millimetre pipe installation, and a chamber for valves and a totaliser. Homes near the existing reservoir are also being upgraded. Following consultations with residents, the project was extended to the entrance monument, ensuring broader coverage and improved efficiency.
– Councillors emphasised that this initiative provides regulated, controlled water with sufficient pressure for all homes and forms part of a wider strategy to reinforce supply across the municipality. Similar works in Loma del Sapo, La Rabia, Los Toscanos and the upcoming Benajarafe Alto settlement illustrate a systematic approach to resolving long-standing water infrastructure issues. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/trapiche-conecta-red-municipal-agua-velezmalaga-tras-20251126144010-nt_amp.html 

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Vélez-Málaga settles the 2024 budget with a positive surplus of 9.5 million and saves almost two million in interest: {Translation, summary}
– The bipartite PP–GIPMTM administration in Vélez-Málaga has approved the closure of the 2024 budget, revealing a positive treasury surplus of 9.54 million euros, a sign of improved municipal financial health. Part of this surplus will be used to repay early a 15 year loan of 8.65 million euros, reducing debt and eliminating long-term interest costs. The early repayment is expected to save nearly 1.92 million euros in interest, with each euro saved redirected to public investment and benefits for local families. The average payment period to suppliers has improved to 48.36 days, compared with over 150 days in previous terms, demonstrating enhanced efficiency and stability.
– The Town Hall emphasises that these measures reflect responsible financial management rather than merely fulfilling accounting obligations. By freeing future resources, the municipality gains greater flexibility for planning, investment and essential projects, consolidating its path towards stronger and more balanced economic stability. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/velezmalaga-liquida-presupuesto-2024-remanente-positivo-millones-20251127170244-nt_amp.html 

ALMERIA

The Civil Guard finds weapons, works of art and money hidden in garages during the searches of the Masks case in Almeria: {Translation, summary}
– The UCO of the Guardia Civil uncovered weapons, cash and concealed artworks during searches linked to the alleged corruption network investigated in the Mascarillas case in the Almería Provincial Council. At the home of former vice president Fernando Giménez, officers found a cardboard box containing a pistol considered presumably prohibited. Five undocumented shotguns were located in the warehouse of GESA Andalucía 2004 S.L., a company connected to the former mayor of Fines and his son, leading to a separate case for unlawful possession of weapons. A high value sculpture by Antonio López was found hidden in the garage of former council president Javier Aureliano García and placed under judicial custody. Cash also appeared repeatedly, including 7,620 euros with a note stating it belonged to García and envelopes marked 10,000 euros in company offices. Latest generation Apple phones, some unused, were also seized, indicating a high standard of living. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/almeria/guardia-civil-encuentra-armas-obras-arte-dinero-ocultos-garajes-durante-los-registros-caso-mascarillas-almeria_6903422_0.html 

GASTRONOMIA

Updated list of top rated restaurants in the Málaga area based on the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide, hosted by Malaga:
***Nearby 1 star restaurants***
– José Carlos García — Málaga city, 1 star
– Kaleja — Málaga city, 1 star
– Blossom — Málaga city, 1 star
– Palodú — Málaga city, 1 star (new star for 2026)
– Sollo — Fuengirola (province Málaga / Costa del Sol), 1 star
– Messina — Marbella (province Málaga / Costa del Sol), 1 star
– Nintai — Marbella, 1 star
– Back — Marbella, 1 star
***Nearby 2 star restaurants***
– Skina — Marbella, 2 stars. Roughly 45–60 minutes by car from Málaga city (depending on traffic).
– Bardal — Ronda, 2 stars. Ronda is inland in Málaga province; travel time from Málaga city is around 1.5 – 2 hours by car.
***Closest 3 star restaurants in Andalucía / Spain***
– Noor — Córdoba, 3 stars. Córdoba is a few hours by car or train from Málaga.
– Aponiente — El Puerto de Santa María (province Cádiz), 3 stars. This is further away, on the Atlantic coast; travel time from Málaga is significantly longer.
Ref: https://www.gastroeconomy.com/2025/11/lista-completa-de-los-restaurantes-con-estrella-michelin-en-espana-en-2026/ 

HEALTH

CSIF warns of collapse of Nuclear Medicine in the Regional Hospital of Malaga– more than 1,200 pending tests: {Translation, summary}
– CSIF denounces a care collapse in Málaga Regional Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine unit, with over 1,200 gammacamera and PET tests pending due to insufficient staff, plus 200 unprocessed appointments. Only six of ten needed technicians cover shifts, leading to room closures and cancellations.
– Thirty percent of backlog involves urgent oncological PET scans for chemotherapy monitoring, with waits up to seven months for other tests affecting cancer, neurology and vascular patients. Workers face psychosocial strain and intimidation over pay supplements. Despite repeated complaints, no effective hiring has occurred amid rising overload. CSIF demands immediate vacancy filling, absence cover and staffing aligned to demand, calling the situation unacceptable for public health. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/…

SOCIAL MEDIA

The First Step Toward Requiring ID Confirmation To Use Social Media Networks Begins With Children– European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s:
– The European Parliament has decided TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms should only be permitted from the age of 16. A clear majority of members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favour of calling for an EU-wide minimum age on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Parliament, 13 to 16-year-olds should only be allowed access with their parents’ consent.
– The adopted report, which is not yet binding, also calls for more to be done to combat addictive factors and manipulative strategies. MEPs expressed concern about the dangers to the physical and mental health of minors on the internet, and decided the rules should therefore also apply to video platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions.
– In mid-October, the leaders of the EU member states also spoke out in favour of age limits on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and others – but did not want to hand over their national responsibilities to Brussels. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had originally given new impetus to the debate with her call for an age limit on social media. A group of experts is to advise on the best course of action for Europe by the end of the year.
– Von der Leyen cited Australia as a possible model. The country had recently extended its social media ban for children under the age of 16.
– The EU is already working on the technical requirements for age restrictions. The European Commission is developing a verification app for the protection of minors. The goal is the creation of reliable age verification systems for content that is not suitable for children and young people.
– At the same time, several countries, including Spain, are participating in a pilot project to develop a European Platform able to verify the Actual age of users who connect to social networks from mobile devices. MEPs welcome this progress but insist that such systems must ensure the privacy and regulatory compliance of data protection of minors.
Full article: https://europeannewsroom.com/european-parliament-calls-for-social-media-restrictions-for-under-16s/
Last paragraph, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/eurocamara-pide-prohibir-acceso-redes-sociales-menores-13-anos/202511261429193174169.html 

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– All electric scooter users will need mandatory insurance in Spain in New Year
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/electric-scooters-new-compulsory-insurance-20251125080105-nt.html
– Woman arrested for trying to sell her baby in Malaga had previously tried to do same with another child
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mother-arrested-for-trying-to-sell-baby-20251125080140-nt.html
– People who lived in UK between 1980 and 1996 can now give blood in some parts of Spain
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/british-blood-donors-spain-20251120074414-nt.html
– Spain’s ITV test centres prepare for new European regulations and personal mobility vehicle testing
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/itv-test-centre-changes-20251121091617-nt.html
– Coldest autumn day in Malaga province; city temperatures dropped to 6C
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/coldest-autumn-day-malaga-20251127143037-nt.html

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Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Look how far Domingo has come in the 9 weeks he has been in foster. From a scared, underweight, abused dog, to a happy dog who loves everyone he meets. He is now well enough to have started his vaccinations. Approx. 3 yrs old. Border Collie mix, medium in size.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care.  Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats. 

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– OpenAI pioneer Ilya Sutskever and ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warn that as AI begins to self-improve, its trajectory may become “extremely unpredictable and unimaginable,” ushering in a rapid advance beyond human control. He stresses that while this shift offers profound benefits – like curing diseases – it also poses monumental risks that humanity must urgently prepare for. Video Link

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Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot 

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