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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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This year’s fundraiser will be extended until the end of January. This will give readers who have been out of town for the holidays a chance to get their donations in. The very modest target is donations from 4% of subscribers, currently the tally is just over 2.4%. Thanks again to those that have donated, it is much appreciated!
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2026 HOLIDAY INFO
Work calendar for towns in Malaga for 2025 and 2026– public holidays and long weekends:
– Visit this website, then scroll down to the section titled “2026 Malaga working calendar: public holidays and long weekends” and choose your town to see the 2026 calendars: https://www.lavanguardia.com/calendario/andalucia/malaga/#lv-2026-titulo
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Cómpeta- Murder Mystery Fundraiser: Sat, 24 Jan, 7pm
A night of secrets, suspense…and maybe a little scandal.
Expect outrageous accusations, dramatic gasps, and at least one person taking their role way too seriously. All proceeds go to Save a Life Rescue – helping dogs find their forever homes, one clue at a time
Siddhartha Restaurante, Calle del Aguacate 2, 29754 Cómpeta
Tickets: 10€. Reserve now: 711 003 822 or 711 077 830
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Flamenco Show- Carmelina: Fri, 6 Feb, 8pm
Venue: Peña Flamenca Niño De Vélez, Vélez Málaga.
Flamenco show by the dancer Carmen Camacho, will be accompanied by the voices of Fabiola Santiago and Rosa Linero, together with the guitar of Francis Martin.
C/ Tejeda 10, 29700 Vélez Málaga
Info & tix (€15): https://tickets.taquilla.com/events/carmelina-carmen-camacho-fabiola-santiago-rosa-lineros-francis-martin/sessions/06-02-2026-20-00-pena-flamenca-nino-de-velez
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Concert- ‘London Blues Ten Believers’: Fri, 6 Feb, 7pm
J. Martín Recuerda Auditorium, Casa de la Cultura de Almuñécar
Address: Puerta de Granada 19, (18690) Almuñécar.
London Blues – Ten Believers arrives with a concert full of authentic blues, emotion and great musical quality. The band, made up of top-notch musicians, offers a journey through classic and contemporary blues, with guitars full of soul, a solid rhythmic base and an intense and elegant interpretation. After sharing the stage with legends such as Buddy Guy, Ronnie Wood or Alicia Keys, Ten Believers promises an intimate and vibrant evening for lovers of blues and live music.
Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/london-blues-ten-believers
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Hiking Event- Trail through the Molinos Río Turvilla Archéz-Canillas Albaida area: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026, 9am
Pre-registration required. The route begins in Árchez and follows a varied circular walk through market gardens, mills and irrigation channels, with views of the foothills of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. It partly coincides with Stage 7 of the Gran Senda de Málaga and runs alongside the Turvilla or Cajula River. Highlights include the Mudejar bell tower of the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, old mills such as Doña Fidela and the historic Matías Mill, metal walkways above an irrigation channel, waterfalls, and a Roman bridge and road. The walk climbs to the village of Canillas de Albaida, passing its main square and church, before descending via the Hermitage of San Antón and returning carefully to Árchez on sandy paths. The route combines cultural heritage, water features and rural scenery.
Event organised by Turismo Activo Málaga Natural Guia and collaboration with Club Deportivo Gente y Movimiento.
For any questions please contact the organisers:
María José: 653827096 or WhatsApp.
Juanfra: 654088199 or WhatsApp.
Full info: https://www.malaganaturalguiada.com/ublog.php?nid=1053
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On Sale– Alameda Festival 2026: 5 & 6 June
The Alameda Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026 with its most ambitious edition to date. It is to be held on 5 and 6 June in the town of Alameda (Malaga), the event presents a strong national line up led by Miguel Campello, alongside Mojinos Escozíos, Benito Kamelas, Las Rodes, Poncho K and La Gore. A new venue increases capacity to 9,000 and improves comfort and logistics. The festival strengthens its tourist appeal with an official campsite and a dedicated area for campers and motorhomes, offering security, services and early access from 4 June. Tickets and two day passes are already on sale, with tiered prices and group discounts, while camping and camper areas require additional supplements for visitors staying the full weekend there. Info & tix: https://alamedafestival.com/
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SPAIN
Train drivers call for a nationwide general strike after the accidents in Adamuz and Barcelona: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish train drivers have announced a general strike after two serious derailments in Adamuz and Gelida that caused at least 43 deaths, including three drivers, and nearly 200 injuries. The strike was called by SEMAF, the main drivers’ union, to demand guarantees of safety and reliability across the railway network.
– The union describes a continuing deterioration of the system and urges authorities, infrastructure managers and operators to take urgent action. SEMAF has stated that it will seek criminal responsibility from those responsible for infrastructure safety. Drivers will not allow the resumption of suburban and medium distance services in Catalonia until safety is fully verified, and Rodalies services remain suspended. They are also calling for network wide suspensions in similar risk situations. Before each journey, drivers will require safety guarantees and apply preventive speed reductions where necessary. SEMAF also advises drivers affected by emotional shock to report their inability to work. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/maquinistas-tren-convocan-huelga-general-tras-accidentes-20260121095334-ntrc_amp.html
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Sánchez provides €755 million in funding for the modernization of Morocco’s railways while Spain’s train network suffers multiple fiascos: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez’s government has been financing railway projects abroad while allowing Spain’s own network to decay, endangering passenger safety. Last Sunday’s tragic accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, has reignited criticism over his mismanagement of public funds and infrastructure.
– Spain provides “repayable” loans to countries such as Morocco and Egypt, conditioned on awarding contracts to Spanish companies, effectively using public money to subsidise foreign projects. In February 2025, Sánchez approved a 755 million euro loan to Morocco for 40 intercity trains, following his 2024 visit where he claimed Spain would invest 45,000 million euros in the country. Spanish officials later insisted the funds were loans, not investments, but the arrangement highlights a controversial prioritisation of foreign contracts over domestic rail safety. Previous loans, including 190 million euros for Casablanca tram lines, were never executed, while Spain continues to fund Egypt’s Cairo Metro modernisation, exposing a pattern of exporting public funds abroad at the expense of national infrastructure. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/20260120/sanchez-financia-755-millones-modernizacion-trenes-marruecos_376024.html
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The Socialist PSOE administration focused its efforts on launching the new hybrid train while real investment in track maintenance fell: {Translation, summary}
– Over the past decade, Spain’s high-speed rail network has grown by more than 800 kilometres, yet investment in maintenance has not kept pace. Nominal spending has increased slightly, but relative to network growth and inflation, it has fallen sharply, creating a significant maintenance deficit. In 2015, maintenance expenditure per million euros of railway assets was 33,302, falling to 27,970 by 2024, a nominal decline of 16%. Adjusted for 26.5% inflation over the period, real spending dropped to approximately 22,110 euros, a real decrease of 33.6%.
– Although the total network and the value of infrastructure have grown — the network increased by 834 kilometres and the total infrastructure value rose by 2,338 million euros, a 15% increase — maintenance funding has not scaled accordingly. As a result, investment per kilometre of track has declined, and the purchasing power of maintenance budgets has eroded. This combination of expanded infrastructure and insufficient real-term investment explains the widespread deterioration of service and highlights the urgent need for proportional, inflation-adjusted maintenance funding. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-01-21/el-psoe-centro-sus-esfuerzos-en-lanzar-el-tren-hibrido-mientras-la-inversion-real-en-mantenimiento-de-las-vias-caia-7346603/
MALAGA PROVINCE
Malaga activates yellow alert during a week of rain, wind, and falling temperatures: {Translation, summary}
– Weather instability is returning to Málaga. After a short respite from rainfall, precipitation will return across the entire province from Wednesday afternoon onwards, continuing throughout the week and even into the beginning of the following one.
– Aemet territorial director in Málaga, Jesús Riesco, states that this accumulation of rainfall is due to the successive passage of several Atlantic low pressure systems, such as Storm Harry, which will move southwards and bring rain to large areas of the province.
– Wind will be a key feature throughout the week, with gusts of up to 70 kilometres per hour producing waves between 2 and 3 metres high, according to the director. These winds have triggered a yellow alert for coastal phenomena today and tomorrow along the Axarquía coast, and from tomorrow on the Costa del Sol.
– As for temperatures, Riesco explains that they will remain stable across the province. However, on Saturday there will be a significant drop of around 5 degrees compared with the rest of the week, both before and after, on the coast and inland. This will result in minimum temperatures of 9 degrees and maximums of 13 degrees in the capital. Similar figures are expected in Coín, with highs of 13 degrees and lows of 6. In Antequera, temperatures will fall to a minimum of 3 degrees and a maximum of 8. Ronda will record some of the lowest temperatures in the province, with minimums of 1 degree and maximums of 5. Temperatures are expected to rise again from Sunday onwards. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/01/21/malaga-activa-alerta-amarilla-semana-125913869.html
RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
Rincón de la Victoria opens the registration period for the II Blitz Chess Marathon: {Translation, summary}
– The chess event will be held on April 26 at the Municipal Covered Pavilion ‘Rubén Ruzafa ́ in Torre de Benagalbón.
– With more than a hundred players from different parts of the country the tournament will distribute 2,000 euros in prizes.
– The tournament will be played using the Dutch Swiss system, in a single group of 17 rounds, with a playing time of 4 minutes plus 3 seconds per move. It will be valid for FIDE Blitz ELO and the Andalusian Chess Federation (FADA) ELO. Pairings will be made using the VegaChess computer program. The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the reception of the players. After the pairings are published, the first round will begin, with games following one after another. In addition to cash prizes, trophies and prizes will be awarded by category, including age, ELO, and women’s category.
– Registration is now open and can be done by emailing [ clubajedrezvictoria@gmail.com ]. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on April 23, or until capacity is reached. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-abre-el-plazo-de-inscripcion-del-ii-maraton-blitz-de-ajedrez-que-reunira-a-mas-de-un-centenar-de-participantes-de-todo-el-pais/
SEVILLA
Student sets fire to an apartment in Seville to kill the old woman she was caring for: {Translation, summary}
– A young woman has been arrested in Seville for allegedly setting fire to a flat in which the elderly woman she was caring for later died. The suspect, an Algerian national who was studying in the city, lived with the victim, an 80 year old woman, as part of a university support programme. According to the investigation, an argument took place after the elderly woman attempted to expel her from the home, following which the carer allegedly set the property on fire. The blaze occurred in the early hours of 14 January and was contained by firefighters before spreading to nearby homes. The victim suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation, went into cardiorespiratory arrest, and later died in hospital. Police determined the fire was deliberate and arrested the suspect, who now faces charges of homicide and arson and has been remanded in custody. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/sevilla/20260121/estudiante-argelina-prende-fuego-piso-sevilla-matar-anciana-cuidaba_376545.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- Australian Open Update: Alcaraz defeats Hanfmann and advances to the third round; Davidovich also advances despite the struggle against Opelka: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz {pic} advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, the first Grand Slam of the season, played on hard court, after defeating Germany’s Yannik Hanfmann in three sets (7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2).
Now, in the third round, he will face Frenchman Corentin Moutet, the 32nd seed, whom he has never played before.
– Alejandro Davidovich from Malaga also remains in the tournament after defeating American Reilly Opelka in a hard-fought match (6-3, 7-6(3), 5-7, 4-6, 6-4). He will now face fellow American Tommy Paul in the next round. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/deportes/tenis-00166/noticia-alcaraz-cumple-hanfmann-mete-tercera-ronda-australia-20260121110541.html
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Football News- German MPs ‘to propose’ World Cup boycott over Trump threats to EU:
– A senior CDU MP, a prominent voice in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, has raised the prospect of European teams staying away from the World Cup if Donald Trump pursues threats over Greenland and a trade war with the EU, shifting boycott talk from the leftist opposition into Berlin’s government. According to Augsburger Allgemeine, Roderich Kiesewetter said participation would be unthinkable in those circumstances. Government sources told AFP that any decision on taking part would be for the German FA, the DFB, rather than politicians.
– The Social Democrats, Merz’s coalition partners, have also aired concerns about supporter safety. Aydan Özoguz said the conditions under which matches would be played are unclear and suggested travel to the United States could be complex, adding it might be hard to stage games peacefully while threats against Europe run in parallel. The Merz government could still opt for a diplomatic boycott, meaning no minister or head of state would attend matches, a role often filled by the interior minister, the chancellor or the president.
– The tournament is scheduled for 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Mexico and Canada, adding complexity to any stance. Full article: https://onefootball.com/id/berita/german-mps-to-propose-world-cup-boycott-over-trump-threats-to-eu-42268696
GASTRONOMIA
Miura, the cherry liqueur named after a bull that is the symbol of a town in Seville: {Translation, summary}
– In Andalucian dining rooms, especially in winter when the cold bites, it is not unusual for a bottle of Miura to appear, the cherry liqueur that has become emblematic of Cazalla de la Sierra, a town in the northern Sierra of Seville. Its sweet, fruity flavour with a hint of anise, together with its centuries-old history, makes it an inevitable presence at the table.
– Miura’s origins lie in the old convent of San Francisco de los Diezmos, founded in the fifteenth century in what is now Cazalla de la Sierra. The Franciscan monks produced wines and spirits there. Over time, the recipe was enriched with fruits, particularly cherries, and spread through Cazalla, where many households developed their own distilling traditions. The Mendizábal disentailment in the 1830s forced the monks to leave, and their properties were transferred to the parish and local public use. The distillery changed owners several times, eventually uniting under Destilerías de Cazalla in 1869. The Miura brand was later acquired by a local cooperative, adopting a bull by a fence as its symbol.
– Today, Miura is produced using centuries-old stills combined with modern technology, preserving tradition while serving as a gastronomic emblem of the Sierra. Each sip carries the creative spirit of the monks and the enduring passion of a historic family enterprise. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/sevilla/20260118/breve-historia-miura-licor-guindas-nombre-toro-simbolo-pueblo-sevilla_375081.html
HEALTH
A mother arrested in Malaga after her baby tested positive for cannabis due to breastfeeding: {Translation, summary}
– A 24 year old woman was arrested in Málaga after her four month old baby was hospitalised with respiratory problems and found to have cannabis in his system. Medical tests indicated that the substance had been transmitted through breastfeeding, and the mother admitted to consuming cannabis during that period. Police investigations into the family environment confirmed regular drug use by the parents. The woman was charged with an alleged offence of causing injury through gross negligence and later released after police procedures were completed. Judicial authorities and the Andalusian child protection services were notified, and temporary care of the infant was granted to the grandmother. The baby spent eleven days in hospital, including time in intensive care, and was discharged after showing a positive medical recovery. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sucesos/detenida-malaga-madre-dar-positivo-bebe-cannabis-lactancia-materna/202601210945503198222.html
RECALLS
A drug used in patients whose blood pressure can’t be controlled with a single drug is recalled: {Translation, summary}
– A quality defect found in a batch of the drug Blokium-Diu 100 mg/25 mg tablets has forced it to be withdrawn from the market, according to the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS).
– The affected presentations are Blokium-Diu 100 mg/25 mg 28 tablets, lot 3CP, CN: 964841, expiry date: 30/04/2027 and Blokium-Diu 100 mg/25 mg 56 tablets, lot 3CP, CN: 989996, expiry date: 30/04/2027. The root cause has been identified as a production error, and the defect has been limited to batch 3CP of the aforementioned filings.
– Patients can exchange their affected container with a correct one and, if they notice any alteration in their treatment, they should go to their doctor to assess their condition. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/retiran-medicamento-usado-pacientes-presion-arterial-puede-20260120004144-nt_amp.html
TECH
If your cell phone starts doing this, it means you are being spied on without your knowledge: {Translation, summary}
– Modern mobile phones store large amounts of sensitive personal information, making privacy a growing concern. The risk of hacking or digital spying has increased as cybercriminals use sophisticated methods to obtain passwords and financial data. Several warning signs may indicate that a device is compromised. Rapid battery drain can suggest spyware operating in the background, possibly accessing the camera without permission. A camera light activating unexpectedly may point to unauthorised surveillance. Sluggish performance, unexplained freezes and system instability can also result from malicious software interfering with normal operation. Another serious warning sign is the appearance of unknown applications that the user does not recall installing, which may indicate unauthorised access. Regularly checking installed apps, monitoring unusual behaviour and taking appropriate security precautions are essential steps to protect personal data and maintain privacy on mobile devices. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/tecnologia/ciberseguridad/si-tu-movil-empieza-hacer-esto-significa-que-te-estan-espiando-sin-que-te-des-cuenta_5149192_0.html
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
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– Another Train Disaster; Driver dies, 37 injured after train derails in Barcelona due to bad weather {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/driver-dies-after-train-derails-barcelona-due-20260121090008-nt.html
– Blind man dies after falling from suspension bridge while hiking in western Malaga province
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/blind-man-dies-after-falling-from-suspension-20260120120116-nt.html
– Julio Iglesias asks the Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss sexual assault complaint against him for lack of jurisdiction
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/julio-iglesias-asks-the-spanish-public-prosecutors-20260119132601-nt.html
– Vélez-Málaga creates new palliative care service– will provide up to 94 hours per month for patients in the advanced stages of illness
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/costa-sol-town-creates-new-palliative-care-20260119123727-nt.html
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view: (Will be updated to 2026 when the town halls get around to posting them)
Algarrobo
Competa
Malaga
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For other towns in Malaga Province, visit this website, click your town, then look for the post named “Calendario Laboral de ‘Your Town‘ 2026 “, 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/
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