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ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
I can only produce DigameXtra with the financial support of my readers. Once a year, during the year end holidays, I do an 8 week fundraiser to help pay production expenses throughout the whole year. This year’s goal is to receive donations from 4% of subscribers. This “4% Club” finances DigameXtra for the 96% group that don’t donate. Which group will you belong to? The generosity of the 4% Club members is greatly appreciated.
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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.
– 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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PHOENIX CLUB
Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
December
– 11th – Presentation to La Cruz Roja of children’s Christmas gifts. Call for gifting details.
– 12th – Malaga Christmas Lights €10pp.
January 2026
– 7th – Hit the sales at La Canada. 20€pp
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk.
Check out our FB page too.
We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Rondeles Festival of Casarabonela 2025: Fri – Sat, 12 – 14 Dec
The annual spectacular fire ritual, plus concerts, tastings, Christmas Market, workshops, and more…
The night is illuminated by the flames of the rondeles, the old esparto baskets used in the mills to press the olives, which at the beginning of the eighteenth century the millers began to burn as an act of gratitude for the good harvest. Those improvised torches have since become the symbol of a unique procession, where fire, devotion and collective memory completely transform the physiognomy of the town, welcoming the Christmas festivities with this particular rite.
To see full programme of events, 12 – 14 Dec, in English, click this Google Translate Link.
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Richard Ray Farrell – Acoustic Blues: Sat, 13 Dec, 7pm
Almuñécar House of Culture
Info & tix (€15): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2217/richard-ray-farrell & Video Link
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Christmas Symphony Concert- Nerja: Sun, 14 Dec, 12:30pm
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja (More events in poster)
First concert of this orchestra composed of musicians trained in higher conservatories and with outstanding careers in various national and international groups, who share their desire to bring symphonic music to all audiences, from the great classics to contemporary works. It is directed by Javier Fernández Pereira, who combines his teaching work with directing.
Program: Light Cavalry, Overture, by Suppé; Hungarian Dance 5, by Brahms; Hungarian Dance 6, by Brahms; Suite Peer Gynt, No. 1 by Grieg: The Morning, Anita’s Dance, The Death of Ase and In the Grotto of the King of the Mountain; March No. 1 Pomp and Circumstance, by Elgar; Vals Masquerade, by Aram Khachaturian; Blue Danube Waltz, by Strauss II; Radetzky March, by Strauss Sr.
Info (tix, €15, only available at box office): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=concierto-sinfonico-de-navidad
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Zambomba in Antequera: Sat, 20 Dec, 6pm. FREE
The Plaza del Coso Viejo in Antequera hosts the day December 20 the celebration of a zambomba organised by the Andalusian Institute of Flamenco.
Located at: Plaza Guerrero Muñoz, s/n, Antequera (Malaga)
Encarni Navarro’s Zambomba transports us to Christmas and the purest traditions. It is a theatrical show based on the Malaga corralones. The artist is accompanied by a cast of 12-14 musicians. Encarni Navarro’s La Zambomba has among its cast the top zambombas and tambourines of our lifetimes, with Amalia “La Boquerona”, Juana “La del Revuelo” and Fichi “El del Puerto de lah Torre”, who are living legends of Malaga Christmas. Info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/zambomba-en-antequera & Video Link
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ARCHGROVE TRANSPORT SERVICES
Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH Storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Puente Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
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-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.
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Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com ; FB Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.
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SPW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers.
Selling Your House? SPW Construction can offer you a bespoke package to prepare your house for sale.
Through our extensive relationships with Agents, buyers and sellers we understand what is required to present your home to potential purchasers.
Interior & Exterior decoration / Replacement bathrooms and Kitchens
Pool Reforms / Garden tidy
DAFO Compliance, septic tanks, solar installations, etc.
Roof checks / Damp proofing
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622938440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.
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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivalled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes:
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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Call us : 669 665 156
Email us: hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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REDWELL INFRARED HEATING SYSTEMS
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– Wall and ceiling infrared heaters
Mirror, Pictures, Glass, white & color
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– LED Light Frames, 2 year warranty
For 20 years we have supported clients in Spain with the highest quality Infrared Heating Systems available on the market.
Request information without any obligation.
Location:
Axarquia Service-Center, Postbox 028
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29793 Torrox Park, Malaga
E-mail: sscharler@gmx.de Web: https://redwell.com/
Office: 952539742 ; Mobil: 606423869
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX
Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 34 years in Nerja area. NEW JOB PHOTOS.
Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside, large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted. Call for advice. WhatsApp 680739577
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” (left) and “after” (right) pics from my latest job.
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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE
BluCee Real Estate – Your Property Experts in Southern Spain:
It’s been a very busy October, and November is proving just as active, with many reservations agreed and more in the pipeline.
We’re already planning ahead for 2026! In January, some of the BluCee team will be in Belfast and Dublin; in February, we’ll be back at A Place in the Sun Live in Manchester; and in March, we’ll be heading to the United States.
We currently have both Spanish and international clients looking for properties in our area.
If you’re thinking of selling, please contact us — we’ll arrange an appointment for a free, honest property valuation. No pressure, just professional advice.
Email: info@blucee.com ; Web: http://www.blucee.com/
WhatsApp: +34 711 04 27 27
Office: +34 951 55 38 90
Visit us: Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29738, Málaga
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE
Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More: The Holiday Season Is Coming– Order Your Custom Gifts Now To Ensure Delivery Before Christmas!
***Services Offered***
– Buying all kind of Silver and Gold:
Silver coins and Gold coins, bullions and bars.
Jewellery and cutlery (no collector prices!).
– Selling handcrafted Coin Rings and Jewellery: Handcrafted rings, made from silver or gold.
There are many options possible– I will handcraft your individual silver or gold ring. Choose, for example: a coin from your year of birth; a custom present for a friend; choose a JFK ½ Dollar coin; or a $1 Dollar coin from 1921 is available. I have silver from Spain; 100 Pesetas coins from 1966 for something special; and many more. You can get it shiny or black or a mix. I look forward to creating something very special for you. You want big sizes for men? No problem!
– General Metals Markets Information:
I am trading now more than 10 years in physical silver and gold. If you are interested, make an appointment.
– Make an appointment by mail or phone.
Mail: sscharler@gmx.de
Call Svend Scharler: +34-606423869
I have my office and meeting point at the Axarquia Service Centre, local 101, 29793 Torrox Park.
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For Sale: Baritone ukulele converted from Ozark electro/acoustic Tenor Guitar. Superb instrument with solid cedar top, rosewood back and sides, and Fishman electronics. Bass, middle and treble controls plus built in tuner. Absolutely mint condition. A TGI padded gig bag is included. Half new price at 210 Euros. Come round and play it for free. Contact George, Maro, on 653058825.
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For Sale: Silvercrest electric ice cream maker. Like new condition. Integral freezer motor, so no need to place a container in the freezer. Makes 300ml. Price, 20€.
Barbara, Torrox campo.
Email: wickseyb at hotmail D0T com
Can meet at the BP station or the main car park in Torrox Pueblo
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READER’S SOAPBOX
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. No derogatory comments allowed due to EU defamation laws.
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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NEWS & ARTICLES
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SPAIN
DigameXtra Editorial:
Pedro uses the Sargent Schultz Defence, “I know nothing, nooo-thinggg”:
– Pedro Sánchez has had a baffling week. Days ago he publicly declared his former right hand man, José Luis Ábalos, a “great unknown to me”. That’s rich for someone he personally appointed as Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, and who held a top party leadership role, Secretary of Organisation of PSOE. Ábalos now faces allegations of irregular contracting, bid-rigging, and diverting public funds through favoured companies. Reports suggest this was no one-off: his influence allegedly spanned years, yet Sánchez claims he knew nothing.
– This weekend Sánchez repeats the act with José Luis Salazar, another trusted associate newly exposed in a scandal. “I know nothing of him,” Sánchez says. Salazar served as a senior adviser close to PSOE leadership, was proposed as deputy to the PSOE Organization department, and held a key institutional-coordination role in the Presidency of the Government, overseeing internal appointments, advising Sánchez on key personnel, and liaising with regional party offices– he was Sánchez’s “fixer”. Salazar now faces allegations of influence peddling and multiple sexual harassment claims, including coercive behaviour, inappropriate remarks, and creating an intimidating environment for women linked to the party.
– The contradictions mount: Sánchez appointed the recently convicted ex-Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz. Both Sánchez’s wife and brother are also under judicial inquiry. Together, these cases raise the same glaring question– how can a prime minister repeatedly claim ignorance of people he selected, promoted, relied on, and lives with? If Sánchez truly knows nothing about any of these cases, he admits catastrophic misjudgement and ineptitude. If he does know and pretends otherwise, well that’s even worse!
– Of course, all are assumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the numbers are building up…there’s a lot of smoke…bound to be a fire somewhere in there, and for Pedro this is not a good look. However, his cavalier attitude will be very attractive to the UN/EU/WHO/WEF committees eagerly awaiting to recruit him into the executive ranks of their globalist efforts once he loses his current office.
– Perhaps we are doing the world a favour keeping him isolated here in Spain. Remember the “Pedro Principle”– people in a hierarchy tend to rise to “a level of respective incompetence”.
– Sargent Schultz was a beloved character in the USA TV comedy, HOGAN’S HEROS (1966-1971). Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, coordinating an international crew of Allied prisoners covertly running a special operations group from the German POW camp. Werner Klemperer played Colonel Wilhelm Klink, the obtuse and oblivious commandant of the camp. John Banner played the gullible and affable sergeant-of-the-guard Hans Schultz, known for his catchphrase, “I know nothing, nooo-thinggg”. Hogan’s Hero’s was ground-breaking in this genre, and influential in the creation of the legendary M.A.S.H. “wartime comedy” tv show.
Ref: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-niega-psoe-denuncie-salazar-fiscalia-insiste-no-sabia-nada-comportamientos-20251206142943.html & Video Link
ANDALUCÍA
Andalusia counts 10 deaths in traffic accidents on the weekend of the Immaculate Conception long weekend: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía recorded ten deaths in seven road accidents over the Immaculate Conception long weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday afternoon and Monday evening and also left seven people seriously injured and four slightly injured. Fatal accidents took place in Jaén, Seville and Málaga provinces, involving vehicles that left the road, rolled over or collided head on or laterally. Notable incidents included two deaths in Porcuna when a car struck an olive tree, and two more in Estepa in a multiple collision. Málaga province saw further fatalities in Ronda and Marbella, where initial reports underestimated the number of victims. Emergency teams evacuated numerous injured people to hospitals in Osuna, Ronda and Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/diez-personas-fallecen-accidentes-trafico-andalucia-puente/202512071023543179409.html
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Minister Sanz claims the medical testing system is fixed? Not quite– PSOE-A denounces two million pending diagnostic tests in Andalucia and blames Moreno for the “collapse”: {Translation, summary}
– María Ángeles Prieto of the PSOE-A claims Andalucía’s public health system faces an emergency, citing more than two million people waiting for diagnostic tests. She accuses President Juanma Moreno of deliberately engineering a collapse through a planned shift towards private healthcare. According to Prieto, the Junta intends to outsource over one million diagnostic procedures to private providers next year, which she describes as a strategy to favour private interests while weakening the public system.
– She highlights severe backlogs across Andalucía, including 5,400 unanalysed biopsies in Málaga, 40,000 pending tests in Huelva and radiology reviews delayed up to two years. Waiting lists exceed a year for colonoscopies in Córdoba and ultrasounds in Sevilla, where more than 1,300 women still await mammograms. Other issues include night-time closure of the haemodynamics unit in Cádiz, nine-month waits for cardiac tests in Jaén, specialist appointments already pushed into 2026 and year-long delays for CT and MRI scans in Almería.
– Prieto argues that recent failures in breast cancer screening are only the visible part of a deeper structural breakdown. She claims the system is failing in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and patient safety, and denounces what she sees as the PP’s mismanagement and diversion of public resources. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-psoe-denuncia-dos-millones-pruebas-diagnosticas-pendientes-andalucia-culpa-moreno-colapso-20251208122633.html
EUROPE
Shield protecting Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer blocks radiation, IAEA says: {Summary}
– Radiation shield at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s reactor four in Ukraine has lost its “primary safety functions” after being struck by a drone in February, according to the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The steel structure’s ability to confine radiation was compromised, though its load-bearing components and monitoring systems remain intact and so far no radiation leak has been reported.
– Ukrainian prosecutors attribute the strike to a Russian Shahed drone. The article notes this claim, but also reports that Moscow denies any attack on the plant. Because the IAEA itself has not assigned responsibility, and Russia disputes the accusation, the attribution remains disputed. The damage has nevertheless raised serious concern about long-term nuclear safety and the urgent need for comprehensive repairs. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/08/radiation-shield-protecting-chernobyl-nuclear-power-plant-no-longer-blocks-radiation-iaea-
GASTRONOMIA
Who’s Who in the Gastronomy of Malaga 2026:
– This newly published 180 page guide, in Spanish, can be downloaded for viewing here:
https://documentos.diariosur.es/quien-es-quien-en-la-gastronomia-de-malaga-2026-20251205175373.html
HEALTH
Doctors are back on strike from this Tuesday and in the middle of a wave of flu to demand from the Health Ministry its own Framework Statute: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía’s medical unions are taking part in four days of national strike action from Tuesday to Friday in response to the Ministry of Health’s proposed reform of the Framework Statute. Regional services enter the stoppages with hospitals and primary care already under heavy strain from the surge in flu and other winter viruses, which has pushed waiting rooms close to saturation.
– Andalusian doctors back the national demand for clearer rules on on call duty, proper remuneration for extra hours and limits that prevent extended weekly workloads. They also reject the continued use of service needs as a tool to impose long shifts. Although the main demonstrations are in Madrid, Andalusian staff are observing the strike across the region, warning that the current draft offers no meaningful improvement to working conditions. Unions in Andalucía state that further stoppages will follow unless the Ministry returns with a more credible proposal. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/los-medicos-vuelven-huelga-desde-este-martes-plena-ola-gripe-para-exigir-sanidad-un-estatuto-marco-propio_6907216_0.html
CONSUMER INFO
Can I test the V16 beacon at home without alerting the emergency services? And what is the proper procedure for using it? The DGT responds: {Translation, summary}
– Starting 1st January, the V16 emergency beacon will be the only legal way to signal an emergency on Spanish roads, with fines for non-compliance from 2026. While many drivers have already bought the DGT-approved device, there is still confusion about how it works. One key question is whether it can be tested at home without triggering emergency services.
– The answer is yes—testing the device at home won’t result in any emergency response, as no services will be dispatched. However, if you experience a breakdown on the road, you will need to call 112 or a recovery service manually. The V16 beacon will only send the incident’s location to the DGT if it remains active for more than 100 seconds, but this information won’t directly help the driver. It allows the DGT to monitor the situation, but they don’t automatically send emergency services or recovery assistance. The incident is flagged on major navigation platforms, like Waze and Google Maps, to alert other drivers using those apps about the breakdown or emergency. It may trigger warnings on highway traffic status signs. However, it is still the responsibility of the driver to use their mobile phone to request roadside assistance and notify emergency services or insurance.
**Correct Way to Activate the V16 on the Road**
– In an emergency, if the vehicle is still operable, emergency lights should be activated, and the car should be moved to the hard shoulder or a safe area, where the V16 beacon is to be turned on. If continuing is not possible, the car should be stopped on the hard shoulder, the V16 light activated, and placed on the roof to alert other drivers, thanks to its visible signal up to 1 km and its magnetic base.
– The DGT will automatically receive the location of the incident via the device’s connectivity. Finally, if it is safe to do so, the driver should exit the vehicle and call for assistance; otherwise, they should remain inside with their seatbelt on and call 112 or their insurance company’s breakdown service.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/motor/actualidad/v16-casa-sin-alertar-servicios-emergencia-baliza_6897385_0.html
RELIGION
Nigerian state secures release of 100 out of 265 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school last month: {Summary of 2 English language articles}
– Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school last month, a UN source and local media said on Sunday, though the fate of another 165 students and staff thought to remain in captivity remained unclear.
– In November 315 students and staff were kidnapped from St Mary’s co-educational boarding school in north-central Niger state, as the country buckled under a wave of mass abductions reminiscent of the infamous 2014 Boko Haram abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok. About 50 of the abductees escaped shortly afterward, leaving 265 thought to be in captivity. [ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/release-secured-of-100-kidnapped-nigerian-schoolchildren-but-many-still-being-held ]
– A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month and released over the weekend were hosted at a government-organized ceremony on Monday, many of them looking lost but relieved. Details surrounding their release were not made public and the government has not said if any ransom- common in such abductions- was paid. [ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/08/nigeria-children-abducted/5b46aeae-d43a-11f0-a93c-a869cf73ebd6_story.html ]
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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
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily:
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/parte/diario/embalses
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
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm
Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily.
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/
DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://doctorlaptop-repairs.webnode.com/
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