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Nerja Jazz Club at Ventana Abierta: Upcoming events
Address: C/ Granada 3, Nerja.
Reservations: Tel. 690073871
Info: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/proximos-eventos-upcoming.html
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Selling Out Fast– Farruquito & Quinteto Flamenco: Fri, 16 Jan, 8pm
Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, Málaga
Farruquito & Quinteto Flamenco is a singing, playing and dancing show that invites you to feel, to let yourself go and to stop your thoughts to listen to your heart. Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, known artistically as Farruquito, is a flamenco dancer and choreographer born in Seville in 1982. Farruquito is the grandson of the patriarch of gypsy dance, Farruco, and son of the singer El Moreno, part of a great flamenco dynasty.
Info & tix: https://checkoutentradas2.elcorteingles.es/eci_teatrodelsoho/events/50409?sessionView=LIST & Video Link
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Maro celebrates its patron saint San Antón: Jan 16 & 17
– Opening day on Friday will begin at 5pm with the parade of the Panda de Verdiales, followed by the lighting of the fires and the musical performance by Vaso Largo Band at 6pm, giving way to the great bonfire in the Plaza de lah Iglesia at 10pm. The night will end with performances by Alfredo Rodríguez and DJ Manuel Moreno.
– Saturday, January 17, Day of the Patron Saint of Maro, will begin with the traditional mass in the Church of Wonders at 12pm. From 2pm, the Plaza de Maro will be filled with music and dance with the performances of the groups Alalba, Cristian David Callejón and Ángela Muñoz. In addition, the Board of Celebrations will offer a hot chocolate for all attendees. At 7pm the solemn procession will be held through the streets of the town, and the day will end with the great performance of the well-known group of sevillanas Requiebros.
– This year there will be more than 50 bonfires.
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KannaJazz Motril: Sat, January 17, 8pm
Calderón de la Barca Theatre
With José Luis Jaén as a singer, his group composed of Aure Ortega on piano, Antonio de Haro and Ángel Elull as bassist and guitarist respectively, Diego de Haro on drums and Alberto Porlán on guitar and singing at the same time, have made this event one of the most relevant in the municipality. The music that will be heard encompasses funky, pop or bolero sounds among other styles converted to jazz.
Address: Plaza Paulino Bellido, s/n, 18600 Motril. Tel 958604713
Info & tix (€6 – €9): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=kana-jazz
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La Concepción Historical Botanical Gardens have several events this month. They include:
*Guided tours–
90 minute guided tours showcasing the highlights are the garden are available in Spanish on weekend mornings. Each ticket costs €8.05. You can also sign up to private guided tours, minimum 3 people and available in English, French or Spanish. Price on application.
*Family fun–
Guided visits of the gardens with interactive games, puppet shows and craft workshops take place on Sunday 18 and 25 January between 11am and 2pm. Tickets cost €9 for adults and €6.90 for children up to 16.
For more information and to book any tour, call +34 951 92 61 80 or 639 91 40 55 (WhatsApp available) or send an email to infojbotanicomalaga@gmail.com
Official website: https://laconcepcion.malaga.eu/en/index.html
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Visit the Nao Santa Maria:
This exact replica of one of Christopher Columbus’ three ships in the 1492 voyage to ‘discover’ the Americas docks in Malaga Port from 12 to 25 January. You can go on board and admire 15th-century boat engineering daily from 10am to 6.30pm. Tickets cost €8 for adults, €4 for children and €20 for families. Info & tix (€8 adults; €4 under 11; €20 family pack, 2 adults+3 kids): https://tickets.naosantamaria.org/content#
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Free Concert- Museum of Malaga:
This month’s concert is on Sunday 25 January at noon, with the Municipal Band playing a selection of pieces including works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Vives. Free entry but get there early (say 11am) to be sure of a seat.
Plaza Aduana s/n, 29015 Málaga
Info & map: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/museodemalaga/informacion-general
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Acoustic sessions in Malaga:
The 5-star Vincci Posada del Patio Hotel is running free concerts every Thursday in January at 8.30pm in the lovely lobby. Music genres include jazz, blues and rock.
– Thursday 15 January – Black Soul
– Thursday 22 January – Hermanas Sister
– Thursday 29 January – Daphne and Nicky
Free entry. There’s a bar for drinks.
Pasillo de Sta. Isabel, 7, Distrito Centro, 29005 Málaga. Tel: 951001020
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Malaga’s White Night Date Announced:
“XVII edition of La Noche en Blanco 2026” will be held Saturday, 16 May, 2026
This year’s theme is ‘Malaga, the future is written with Music’
More info forthcoming.
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SPAIN
Spain Calls for European Union Army to Reduce Dependence on Trump’s America:
– The socialist government of Spain has argued that a European Union Army has become necessary to reduce the bloc’s dependence on the United States for its defence.
– In an interview with Spanish news agency EFE, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares {pic} said that in the wake of the toppling and capture of Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro and the ongoing war of words between Washington and Europe over the ownership of Greenland, it is clear that President Trump is embarking on “an attempt to change the rules of the international order.”
– Therefore, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party politician argued that Europe needs to remind itself “of its own strength”. To do this, Albares argued, needs to “move towards a European army” so as to provide its own defence “without depending on third parties” such as the United States. {Albares is a socialist career diplomat who has never served a day of military service. He knows more about formal dining protocols than he knows about being a soldier! -Ed.} Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/01/11/spain-calls-for-european-union-army-to-reduce-dependence-on-trumps-america/ & https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/Ministerio/Ministro/Paginas/index.aspx
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Ten tonnes of cocaine on a cargo ship captured near Tenerife, the largest cache of cocaine ever seized in Europe: {Translation, summary}
– Operation White Tide resulted in the seizure of ten tonnes of cocaine carried by a ship captured in waters near the Canary Islands, making this the most significant interception of its kind in Europe and the fourth largest in the world in history.
– Never before had such an amount of cocaine been intercepted on the high seas near the Canaries or Europe. In addition to this European record, it is the third or fourth largest shipment globally, after some seizures in the Pacific or the Caribbean.
– The import was planned by a conglomerate of criminal organisations, though the main leaders are Serbian citizens. Thirteen individuals were arrested. According to the National Police, seven are Indian, four Turkish and two Serbian. The Serbians acted as guarantors for transporting the drugs, which were to supply various criminal organisations. The vessel had departed with its illicit cargo from waters near Brazil. This seizure is more confirmation that the Canary Islands have become a major strategic hub for international drug trafficking, especially cocaine imports. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/sucesos/2026/01/12/interceptan-alijo-toneladas-cocaina-canarias-125603276.html
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The Belgian justice system has seized 482.4 million euros from Spain’s account at Eurocontrol for non-payment of renewable energy awards: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s repeated refusal to pay international arbitration awards for retroactive renewable energy subsidy cuts has seriously damaged its credibility, scaring away investors and creating legal embarrassments.
– Belgium has just seized 482.4 million euros owed to Spain by Eurocontrol to guarantee Spain’s payments to claimants such as the US fund Blaskett in ongoing lawsuits. Similar seizures have already occurred, including 32 million euros in July 2024, and two further 2025 seizures totalling over 180 million euros. By December 2025, Spain owes 1.75 billion euros plus nearly 300 million euros in interest to 27 affected companies.
– Critics highlight that Spain’s persistent defaults, delays and reliance on international legal loopholes make it appear an unreliable investment destination, undermining confidence in the country’s financial and regulatory stability. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/economia/empresas/2026/01/13/69653a1dfdddff560a8b4572.html
ANDALUCÍA
Andalucia demands more than 100 measures from the government for the electricity grid, at a cost of €365 million: {Translation, summary}
– The regional government of Andalucia has criticised the central government’s draft plan for the electricity transmission network as disappointing and as perpetuating a long standing grievance against the region. Formal objections have been submitted, arguing that the proposal is clearly insufficient for a community that starts from a position of disadvantage yet contributes significantly to national renewable energy production.
– According to the regional minister for Industry, Energy and Mining, the state plan for the 2025 to 2030 period allocates Andalucia less than 12 per cent of total national investment, amounting to 960 million euros, much of which relates to previously unexecuted projects. Of the 111 actions requested two years ago, only 25 were approved. Following consultations with the energy sector, the regional government has identified 119 major projects that would not be viable under the current planning framework and is demanding the inclusion of 102 new interventions. These include new power lines, substations, transformers and additional grid access points to support industrial demand, renewable generation, green hydrogen projects and future data centres.
– The regional executive warns that failure to address these needs would restrict economic development and further widen existing territorial inequalities. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/andalucia-exige-gobierno-mas-100-actuaciones-red-electrica-por-365-millones-euros_6920089_0.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Disguised with latex masks and wigs- five arrested after a network dedicated to robbing luxury homes in Malaga is dismantled: {Translation, summary}
– The Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal gang involved in burglaries targeting high value homes in the province of Malaga. As part of Operation “Despropósito”, five individuals have been arrested and a further 11 are under investigation. The group selected victims with significant financial means, followed them to identify their homes and then carried out burglaries, stealing valuable items. To avoid identification, the suspects used latex masks and wigs.
– Investigators discovered that the organisation operated from several properties in Marbella and Mijas, which were searched during the operation. Police seized firearms, ammunition, stolen luxury vehicles, false number plates, high end watches and nearly 40,000 euros in cash. The total value of the recovered items exceeded 80,000 euros and has been returned to the owners. The operation was conducted by officers from the Civil Guard’s main post in Mijas and represents a significant blow against organised property crime in the area. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/malaga/disfrazados-con-mascaras-latex-pelucas-cinco-detenidos-tras-desmantelar-una-red-dedicada-robar-casas-lujo-malaga_6919862_0.html
MALAGA CITY
Lumps, pain and masks- the owner of a network of aesthetic clinics that illegally injected hyaluronic acid into the lips arrested in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– A Civil Guard investigation has uncovered an illegal network supplying hyaluronic acid lip treatments without medical qualifications. A well known influencer and owner of an aesthetic clinic in an affluent area of Madrid was arrested at Malaga airport, while three other women who run clinics in Madrid, Marbella and Pamplona are under investigation for offences against public health and professional intrusion. None of them is a doctor, as required by law.
– The treatments were promoted as painless, immediate and needle free, but were carried out using an unregulated and illegal technique that injects hyaluronic acid at very high speed. Several women suffered serious side effects, including swelling, bruising, painful lumps and intense discomfort, with some requiring medical intervention to dissolve the substance. One young woman was warned by a doctor that the treatment could cause cell death and lip necrosis. The influencer also ran paid training courses across Spain and instructed followers on how to hide the substance during inspections. Investigators found significant numbers of procedures carried out at the clinics involved. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/01/12/aumento-labios-acido-hialuronico-ilegal-malaga-marbella-125588715.html
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The playground in Malaga with slides, trampolines, maze & a huge ball pool– 4,000 square meters of “unlimited fun”: {Translation, summary}
– Happy Park in Málaga offers over 4,000 square metres of “limitless fun” for children aged six months to twelve years. Opened in October, the park features trampolines, slides, a giant ball pit, multi-adventure circuits, themed rooms, mazes and a Lego construction area. It is designed to encourage learning through play and provides age-appropriate zones for more than 200 children daily, allowing each child to enjoy their own adventure.
– Additional attractions include children’s karaoke, dressing-up areas and claw machines. Birthday parties or events can be hosted in themed rooms such as Princesses, Fantasy, Astronaut and Champions. Children under three or with special needs must be accompanied by an adult. Other children also require adult supervision, though guardians may only observe. Participants must be under twelve years, below 1.60 metres tall and wear socks, which are available for purchase. Opening hours are 16.30 to 21.30 on weekdays and 12.00 to 21.30 on weekends and holidays.
Official website: https://happypark8819.live-website.com/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/01/12/parque-infantil-malaga-toboganes-camas-elasticas-piscina-bolas-diversion-happy-park-dv-125595111.html
MOTRIL
A drug sales point in Motril is dismantled with five arrests: {Translation}
– Following a lengthy investigation, the National Police arrested five people in the northern part of Motril on Friday after searching three homes on 9 January. The operation began at 7 a.m. and continued until approximately 10 a.m. Police sources have confirmed to GranadaDigital that around thirty uniformed officers and members of the Judicial Police from both Granada and Motril took part in the operation.
– The investigation remains open and could result in further arrests. A drug dealing operation was dismantled, with 85 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, a six-inch revolver and almost €37,000 in cash seized. The police have confirmed that those arrested (three men and two women) belong to a family clan. The first four were arrested initially, followed by a fifth person later. The investigation remains open. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/drogas-desmantelan-detenidos-motril/
SCAMS
Endesa alerts its customers to data theft, including banking details– three million customers’ data exposed: {Translation, summary}
– Endesa Energía has just alerted its customers to a ‘security incident’ that has ‘compromised the confidentiality of certain data’ for which the company is responsible. The cyberattack involved the theft of ‘contact details, national identity numbers, contract details and, in some cases, payment details (IBANs), although in no case has password access data been compromised’.
– Endesa has activated the established security protocols and procedures, as well as ‘all the technical and organisational measures necessary to contain it, mitigate its effects and prevent it from happening again in the future, thus allowing the detected incident to be contained immediately and satisfactorily and preventing unauthorised access’. These measures include, among others, ‘the immediate blocking of compromised access users and the analysis of log records.’ Likewise, special continuous monitoring of the systems is being carried out to detect any suspicious activity. ‘The investigation, both internally and with our suppliers, is ongoing in order to gain a full understanding of what happened and take any further action that may be necessary,’ the company announced.
– The malicious access could lead to attempts to usurp or impersonate your identity, publish such data with the corresponding loss of control over it, or use it to carry out phishing or spam attacks against you. Endesa therefore recommends that its customers pay ‘special attention to any suspicious communications they may receive in the coming days and report any anomalies or suspicions they may detect in this regard’. To this end, it has set up the following telephone number: 800 760 366 or via email: contactodpo@endesa.es
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/empresas/endesa-alerta-clientes-robo-datos-incluidos-bancarios-20260112095538-ntrc_amp.html
Additional ref: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/sevilla/ciberataque-endesa-expuestos-datos-tres-millones-clientes/202601111526373193029.html
TRAVEL
The €60 30-day transport pass for travel throughout Spain is now on sale; how to purchase it, requirements and services included: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched a new Single Transport Pass offering unlimited travel across Spain for a flat fee of 60 euros. Available for purchase from 12 January and valid from 19 January, the pass allows 30 days of unlimited use on state run buses and Renfe Cercanías, Rodalies and Medium Distance trains, including selected AVANT routes. A reduced fare of 30 euros is offered to young people born on or after 1 January 2000.
– The pass is personal and non transferable, and users must carry identification at all times. Certain booking limits apply, including restrictions on daily reservations and consecutive train journeys. Improper use, such as lending the pass or failing to cancel reservations, may result in penalties, temporary blocking, or loss of discounts. The pass covers interregional buses and specific AVANT connections but excludes some routes.
Official website: https://www.transportes.gob.es/transporte-terrestre/abono-unico
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/abono-unico-transporte-60-euros-viajar-espana-ya-venta-como-comprarlo-requisitos-servicios-incluidos_6919961_0.html
FINANCIAL
Deduction for rent in Andalusia 2026- how to save up to €1,500 in personal income tax: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía has confirmed a change that many tenants expected: the deduction for renting a primary residence in the Personal Income Tax rises from January 1, 2026. Until now, taxpayers could deduct a maximum of 1,000 euros per year, but with the new measure this limit rises to 1,200 euros, and you will be able to reach 1,500 euros for people with disabilities. This initiative is part of a package of regional deductions approved in the 2026 budget, which seek to alleviate the tax burden of different groups and promote accessibility to housing.
– The deduction is aimed at a specific group of taxpayers: young people under 35 years of age, people over 65 years of age, and victims of gender violence or terrorism. If you meet any of these profiles, you will be able to benefit from direct savings in your personal income tax return, which makes this measure a tangible relief from the high rental prices recorded in many Andalusian provinces. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/deduccion-alquiler-andalucia-2026-ahorrar-irpf_0_2005604667.html
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
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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
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