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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~
February 2026
– 12th – Presentation of our annual donations to La Cruz Roja and AVISA, the Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital
March
– 3rd – Trip to Los Boliches Market, Fuengirola. €20pp
– 12th – Table Top Sale
April
– 7th – Easter trip to Gibraltar, €20pp
– 26th/29th April – Mini break to Cadiz. Staying in the 4* Senator Spa Hotel. 3 nights, 4 days. Price includes ½ board Accommodation, wine with meals, drivers tip and 2 trips to Medina Sidonia and Jerez. €415 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Single Occupancy €585. Deposit €150 pp non refundable unless the club cancels the trip.
Travel Insurance required. For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (WhatsApp). Or email: phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Archidona– III Feria del Aceite, Productos Locales y Sabor a Málaga: Saturday, 7th, and Sunday, 8th of February
Location: Plaza Ochavada in Archidona
Info & programme: https://feriadelaceite.somostuayuntamiento.com/
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Nerja Jazz- Alejandro Escalara Trio: Fri, 13 Feb, 8pm
Ventana Abierta Jazz Club, Hotel Plaza Cavana
C/ Granada 3, Nerja
Res: 690073871 & Video Link
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Malaga Guitar Experience: 13-15 Feb, Free entry
Auditorio Municipal Príncipe de Asturias, Torremolinos.
Info: https://www.last.fm/festival/4982386+M%C3%A1laga+Guitar+Experience+2026
FB Link
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La Caleta Carnival 2026: Sunday, 15 Feb, from 12pm.
Pre-registration at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Colonias del Puerto, Caleta de Velez
The event will feature brass bands, drummers, dance groups and various surprises throughout the day.
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Small Forest- Contemporary landscapes at the Eldevenir art gallery in Torrox: Until March 24.
Painter from Granada Irene Sánchez Moreno displays 25 works of recent production and under the title of Little Forest.
Location: Avenida Isaac Albéniz, 3, 3º A1. 29770 Torrox. Visits are arranged by appointment via email eldevenir@gmail.com. More information at http://www.eldevenirartgallery.com
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Warning Note: Possible high winds, waves, and heavy rain until 11:59pm Wednesday.
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SERVICES WANTED / OFFERED
Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. By using these services you are helping support DigameXtra.
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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
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-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.
UK: 0044 7846672013
Spain: 0034 951 066 093
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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REDWELL INFRARED HEATING SYSTEMS
Redwell Infrared Heaters for Inside
Manufacturer warranty 10 years
ONLY products from Germany and Austria
Product Range:
– Wall and ceiling infrared heaters
Mirror, Pictures, Glass, white & color
– Mobile Heaters, free standing on wheels
– Under table Heaters
– Analog & Digital Controlling Systems, Thermostats Systems
– 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
Dipl.-Ing. Svend Scharler
29793 Torrox Park, Malaga
E-mail: sscharler@gmx.de Web: https://redwell.com/
Office: 952539742 ; Mobil: 606423869. We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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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
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
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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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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BUY / SELL / TRADE / RENT / WANTED
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How to post more photos than the rules allow – use collages. The limit is one pic per item/event. You can combine several of your photos into a
single collage photo by using this free online collage creation tool. It’s very easy to use, give it a try! https://www.photocollage.com/
Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.
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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE
BluCee Real Estate – Your Property Experts in Southern Spain:
Why stay local when you can go…to Texas!
BluCee Real Estate
International buyers, local expertise.
We’re excited to announce that on 28th-29th March 2026, we’ll be in Texas, introducing local properties to a brand-new audience of American buyers.
Local homes. Global marketing.
Thinking of selling? Let’s talk. Contact us before 20th March 2026 and we’ll saddle up and promote your property in Texas.
A free, honest property valuation. No pressure, just professional advice.
Email: info@blucee.com Web: 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
BluCee Real Estate – Helping You Sell with Confidence
Proud sponsors of DigameXtra – our contact details can be seen everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE
Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More:
***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. We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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For Sale: Large decorative clock. 90cm x 90cm, perfect working order. €30
Contact Annabel, Canillas de Aceituno
Tel. 642107522; Whatsapp: +44 7811466233
For pickup in Canillas de Aceituno but can meet elsewhere.
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For Sale: TV, Philips 50” Ambilight. Only selling TV, including the remote control. There is no stand; we had it mounted on the wall. Stands can be bought on Amazon, etc. Excellent condition. Reason for sale: We upgraded to a larger model. Only available for pick-up. Asking 180€.
See details & photo: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/818e1f7a#google_vignette
Ingrid, Algarrobo Costa
Email: 147udahl@gmail.com
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RECOMMENDATIONS, REQUESTS, COMMENTS & SUBSCRIBER SOAPBOX
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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SPAIN
All Hail King Pedro & His Royal Decrees! – Sanchez Abandons The Democracy He Falsely Claims To Support– Will Try To Enact By Royal Decree At Least 10 Measures Congress Won’t Pass: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez’s Government, paralysed by a divided Parliament, plans to rule largely by royal decree in 2026 to avoid new defeats in Congress. Ministers have been told to advance every pending reform that can bypass parliamentary approval. This strategy, now being used to launch an extraordinary regularisation process for over half a million immigrants that is still facing significant hurdles, will now drive key domestic policies.
– By decree, like some sort of emperor, the Executive intends to raise the minimum wage, redefine the rules preventing employers from offsetting the wage rise through bonuses, tighten digital timekeeping, and extend flexible retirement. It will also allow workers on long-term sick leave to return to work gradually on reduced hours, revise maternity pension supplements, and possibly approve the Statute of Interns without debate. Structural measures on dismissals, the diesel tax, and state housing policy may follow the same path. These are massive and numerous changes he intends to force on the population without the approval of our representatives!
– Critics accuse Sánchez of undermining democracy by systematically substituting decrees, no less than 10 separate decrees, for the process of parliamentary law, a tactic seen as an attempt to project strength after repeated legislative failures. Opposition parties, employers, and trade unions denounce this as authoritarian drift and proof of political isolation. Even within the coalition, partners like Sumar and Podemos reject some initiatives, which intensifies the Prime Minister’s reliance on administrative decrees. Labour and fiscal reforms thus risk being imposed from above rather than debated in Parliament, deepening public distrust and fuelling claims that the Government governs without a mandate. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/sanchez-tirara-reales-decretos-lanzar-medidas-esenciales-20260201004615-ntrc_amp.html
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The new state registry collects 300,000 tourist and seasonal rentals in its first year, denies 84,250 registrations: {Translation, summary}
– The national Digital One-Stop Shop for Lettings has completed its first year of operation, introducing obligatory registration for all tourist, seasonal, and room rentals advertised online. Andalusia has taken a leading role, with 66,643 approved registrations, the highest figure in Spain. Alongside Catalonia and Valencia, it represents most of the country’s legalised short-term lettings, reflecting its strong tourist economy. Nationwide, almost 300,000 short-term rentals have been registered, and 400,000 applications submitted in total.
– About one in five requests were rejected, often because community property rules prohibit tourist rental use.
– Tourist flats dominate the system across nearly all regions and account for almost 90% of registration requests in Andalusia. Property owners or authorised managers must obtain a Unique Rental Registration Number (NRUA), display it clearly in online listings, and renew it annually each February. Renewals now require owners to submit contract and occupancy data, allowing authorities to ensure compliance and revoke codes if properties are misused or rules breached. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/nuevo-registro-estatal-recoge-300-000-alquileres-turisticos-temporada-su-primer-ano-deniega-84-250-inscripciones_6927534_0.html
ANDALUCÍA
Another week of rain, orange and yellow alerts for Wednesday, red alerts in Cadiz, see image: {Translation, summary}
– Wednesday and Thursday will once again be very adverse days, with widespread and persistent rainfall. During these two days, Granada, Jaén, Málaga and Cádiz could see between 30 and 50 l/m2 of rainfall, with even higher values around the Strait and in the border area between Cádiz and Málaga, where up to 80 l/m2 could be reached in just 24 hours.
– The episode will not end with the passing of the working week. During the weekend, Atlantic fronts will continue to pass through, maintaining persistent rainfall in Andalucia, especially in the western provinces. In some exposed areas on the Atlantic side, models do not rule out total accumulations exceeding 250 l/m2. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/…
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The Andalucian countryside on the edge- heavy rains bring agricultural activity to a complete standstill: {Translation, summary}
– Persistent rainfall has brought farming activities in Andalucia to a near standstill, according to Asaja Andalucía president Ricardo Serra. Fields are waterlogged, sowing is delayed or lost, and harvesting has slowed sharply after consecutive storms. Around half the wheat area has not been planted, and the crops already in the ground have spent weeks under water, leaving their fate uncertain. Potato and sunflower sowing are also halted. Citrus harvesting, which had been ahead of schedule, is now badly affected.
– Farmers are waiting for dry weather to resume fieldwork, but Serra warns that if rain and high temperatures continue, fungal damage could worsen and recovery will be harder. Asaja has urged temporary relief from certain EU regulations under the Common Agricultural Policy to give growers more flexibility. Until conditions improve, large areas of farmland across Andalusia remain paralyzed. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/campo-andaluz-vilo-lluvias-intensas-frenan-completo-actividad-agricola/202602021305313205744.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Malaga Reservoir Levels 2/2/26:
Source (New link, the previous link no longer works, this has now been updated in the LINKS Section as well): https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/resumen/embalses
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Government to Create 21 New Judicial Posts in Málaga Province in 2026: {Translation, summary}
– The Spanish Government will create 21 judicial posts in the province of Málaga in 2026, marking the largest annual expansion of the local judiciary to date. The new positions will reinforce the Provincial Court and courts of first instance across several municipalities, including Fuengirola, Marbella, Torremolinos, Estepona, Vélez-Málaga and Torrox. Government Sub-delegate Javier Salas highlighted the measure as evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving public services and modernising justice.
– At national level, 500 judicial posts will be created this year, 95 of them in Andalusia, through the new Justice Efficiency Law, which replaces single-judge courts with collegiate courts of first instance, reducing costs from 260 million to 55.7 million euros. Andalusia’s judicial structure will expand by 9.4 percent, the largest increase among regions. A separate parliamentary bill foresees the creation of 2,500 judges and prosecutors within three years to further strengthen the justice system. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-gobierno-creara-una-nueva-plaza-judicial-en-velez-malaga-y-otra-en-torrox/
COSTA DEL SOL
Five people convicted of 16 robberies in homes in Torrox, Nerja and other municipalities on the Costa del Sol, sentences halved due to court mismanagement: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Málaga has sentenced five individuals for sixteen burglaries committed across several Costa del Sol towns, including Mijas, Marbella, Torrox and Nerja. Two were organisers who broke into occupied homes during 2020 to steal jewellery and valuables, while a third knowingly sold the stolen goods through a Málaga jewellery shop. Police later seized watches, rings and cash. One burglary in Mijas yielded nearly 186,000 euros in jewellery, and another in Torrox about 25,000 euros in assorted luxury items. Two defendants received four-year prison sentences for participating in a criminal group and burglary, while the remaining three were punished for handling stolen goods, receiving terms of fifteen to twenty months. The court acknowledged procedural delays as a mitigating factor, ordered compensation for victims, and suspended the enforcement of the shorter prison sentences for two years, provided the defendants do not reoffend during that period.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/condenadas-cinco-personas-robos-viviendas-torrox-nerja-y-otros-municipios-costa-del-sol/
ALGARROBO
A 77-year-old woman found dead in Algarrobo Costa who lived with her son “in unsanitary conditions”: {Translation, summary}
– On Friday night, the Civil Guard found the body of a 77-year-old woman in a house in Algarrobo Costa that was in ‘unsanitary conditions’, with faeces and urine inside.
– The elderly woman lived in the house with her son, who was caring for her. Officers have launched an investigation to determine whether there were any deficiencies in the woman’s care, analysing both the condition of the property and the care provided in the days prior to her death. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, so it is believed that death may have occurred several days before it was discovered. It was neighbours in the area who raised the alarm when they noticed a strong smell coming from the house. The autopsy will officially confirm the cause of death, although initial investigations point to a natural death and there are no signs of violence, according to the Civil Guard.
– Although a homicide is not being investigated, the son of the deceased is under investigation and could face charges for alleged neglect, depending on the final results of the proceedings. No arrests have been made at this time. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/encuentran-muerta-a-una-mujer-de-77-anos-en-algarrobo-costa-que-vivia-con-su-hijo-en-condiciones-insalubres/
MIJAS
A 79-year-old kamikaze on the AP-7: thirteen kilometres in the opposite direction to avoid paying the toll in Calahonda, in Mijas: {Translation, summary}
– A nearly 80 year old man drove 13 kilometres the wrong way at high speed along the AP-7 between Calahonda (Mijas) and Marbella late last night. The driver, a Moroccan resident of Madrid, apparently turned around at the toll station to avoid paying the nine-euro fee, triggering a highly dangerous situation. Several motorists alerted Emergency Service 112 Andalucía as the vehicle sped towards Cádiz on the wrong carriageway. Witnesses described how drivers were forced into sudden evasive manoeuvres to prevent collisions. The Guardia Civil de Tráfico intercepted the car at kilometre 1,038 without any resulting injuries or accidents. Although the man tested negative for alcohol and drugs, he is under investigation for reckless driving. Witnesses expressed shock that he endangered lives simply to avoid a minor toll payment, a decision that could have resulted in tragedy. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/kamikaze-octogenario-ap-7-calahonda-mijas_0_2005785295.html
USA
Epstein Files- 3,000,000+ new pages released, national security adviser to Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned:
– Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted publicly on Friday. The release came six weeks after the department missed a deadline signed into law by US President Donald Trump that mandated all Epstein-related documents be shared with the public.
– Slovakian national security adviser Miroslav Lajcak {pic} has resigned after new files related to Jeffrey Epstein showed the pair had exchanged emails talking about young women.
– British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a U.S. congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew’s links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New files related to Epstein published by the U.S. Justice Department on Friday included emails that showed King Charles’s brother maintaining regular contact with Epstein for more than two years after he was found guilty of child sex crimes. The files also include pictures appearing to show Andrew crouching over and touching the waist of an unidentified woman lying on the floor. Her face was blacked out in the redacted images.
– Epstein made $75,000 (£55,000) of payments to accounts connected to Lord Mandelson (who resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday evening, February 2, 2026, citing a desire to prevent “further embarrassment” to the party), bank statements released in the files suggest. Between 2003 and 2004, Epstein appears to have sent three separate $25,000 payments referencing Lord Mandelson.
– More details are sure to be released as researchers get a chance to review the massive data dump. While there are hundreds of Trump mentions, none implicate him in any wrong doing so far.
Ref 1: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevnmxyy4wjo
Ref 2: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-says-ex-prince-andrew-should-testify-before-congress-over-epstein-2026-01-31/
Ref 3: https://www.reuters.com/world/slovakia-national-security-adviser-resigns-over-epstein-files-denies-wrongdoing-2026-02-01/
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Famous names in Epstein’s new papers, and Fergie’s marriage proposal: {Translation, summary}
– The US Department of Justice released over three million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files last Friday, a month past deadline, including 180,000 uncensored images detailing his ties to prominent figures.
– Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed scrutiny over Epstein dinner invitations at Buckingham Palace, photos with an unidentified woman, emails about a “beautiful” Russian woman, and sending pictures of daughters Eugenia and Beatriz.
– Elon Musk exchanged emails from 2012-2014 planning island visits and parties, later denying he attended.
– Bill Gates features in Epstein’s 2013 notes alleging extramarital relations, aid with “Russian girls”, and include Gate’s emails asking Epstein for advice on antibiotics for treating the STD’s he gave to his wife after getting STDs from a russian girl. These emails suggest Gates wanted to slip these drugs to his wife without her knowledge.
– Mette Marit of Norway shared flirty emails from 2011-2014 post-Epstein’s conviction.
– Sarah Ferguson accepted Epstein’s funds, and even proposed marriage after his release. She wrote: “You are a legend. I really don’t have the words to describe my love and gratitude for your generosity and kindness. I am at your service. Just marry me.” This was sent January 2010 — approximately six months after his 2009 release from jail following his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
– Sergey Brin visited Epstein’s island and corresponded with Ghislaine Maxwell.
– Richard Branson emailed warmly about Epstein’s “harem” after a business meeting. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/duque-hombre-invisible-todos-los-senalados-los-nuevos-papeles-epstein_6928807_0.html
Additional ref on Ferguson quote: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/prince-andrews-ex-wife-sarah-ferguson-told-epstein-just-marry-me-after-he-was-released-from-jail/articleshow/127843847.cms
NOTE: Supposedly the public can view all the newly released Epstein files here, but I couldn’t get in. AI tells me the website may be overwhelmed by demand for the new data, and says many others are also experiencing trouble accessing it. https://oversight.house.gov/release/oversight-committee-releases-epstein-records-provided-by-the-department-of-justice/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz is proclaimed the youngest player in tennis history to win all four Grand Slams: {Translation, summary}
– Carlos Alcaraz has closed a historic cycle in his career by conquering, for the first time, the Australian Open, thus completing the Grand Slam, the set of the four major tennis tournaments. With this victory, the young Murcian joins his new title to those already obtained in Roland Garros (2024 and 2025), Wimbledon (2023 and 2024) and the US Open (2022 and 2025), consolidating his name among the greats of the sport.
– With just 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz becomes the youngest player in history to complete the Grand Slam, surpassing the record that had stood for 87 years of Don Budge, who achieved the feat at 22 years and 363 days in 1938. Now, the Spaniard enters the list of legends along with figures such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver and Novak Djokovic, becoming the ninth man to do so. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariodesevilla.es/deportes/carlos-alcaraz-proclama-jugador-joven_0_2005784888.html
SCAMS
DGT is not sending this email warning of an outstanding fine: {Translation, summary}
– Several users have reported receiving fraudulent emails posing as traffic fine notifications from Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). The DGT confirms it has not sent these messages, which are part of a phishing campaign designed to steal personal and financial data.
– The emails typically come from non-official addresses and use urgent language to pressure recipients, such as threats that the fine will increase to 400 euros if unpaid within 24 hours. Authorities, including the DGT and the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), have repeatedly warned about such scams spread through email or SMS. The phishing links lead to imitation DGT websites that request sensitive information.
– Anyone who has clicked on these links or provided data is urged to contact their bank immediately, preserve evidence of the scam (take screenshots), and file a report with the relevant security or law enforcement authorities to help prevent further fraud. {And also get the device cleaned by an experienced professional to remove all malware clicking the link may have installed. No, simply running Malwarebytes and CCleaner will not disinfect it if you clicked the link. By clicking it, you gave it permission to install, so it is now seen as a “legit” file by consumer level malware removal tools. Advanced tools, and experience using them, are required to remove the infections you invited in. DoctorLaptop can do this on Windows computers, and I can refer you to a qualified tech for other devices on request. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/motor/dgt-no-esta-enviando-este-correo-electronico-que-advierte-una-multa-pendiente-pago_6928076_0.html
SPACE
SpaceX plans to launch one million satellites to power orbital AI data centre:
– Elon Musk’s SpaceX has filed plans with U.S. regulators to launch up to one million satellites into low-Earth orbit. Together, these satellites will act as an orbital data centre to power artificial intelligence.
– SpaceX currently operates between 9,300 and 9,600 of the 14,000 or so active satellites that are orbiting Earth; those SpaceX satellites provide the company’s Starlink Internet service to millions of customers worldwide. The scale of the new proposal is far and away the largest of any planned satellite constellation. Including this filing, there are an estimated 1.7 million proposed satellites worldwide, according to a social media post from astronomer Jonathan McDowell, who tracks satellite constellations via his blog.
– “I think it is going to be extremely difficult to operate such a huge number of satellites safely,” McDowell says. “This is a factor-of-100 increase over the already large number extant today, so a factor of 10,000 in the number of close approaches in the absence of careful station keeping.”
– SpaceX offers few details about the satellites, such as their size, specific orbits or even cost. But the company does say it plans to stick the satellites in “largely unused orbital altitudes” within an altitude range of 500 to 2,000 kilometres.
The spacecraft would be positioned to maximize time in the sun so that they could run on solar power. That’s a major argument in favour of orbital data centers that has been frequently cited by AI leaders.
– Despite SpaceX’s bullishness on the potential for AI, the proposal has been met with concern by some in the astronomy community. Peter Plavchan, a professor of astronomy at George Mason University, wrote in a social media post that whoever can occupy most of the usable orbits around Earth first will effectively prevent any other company or nation from hosting satellites in those orbits. “It’s the ultimate first-mover territorial claim strategy in lieu of off-world space regulations,” Plavchan wrote. Full article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spacex-plans-to-launch-one-million-satellites-to-power-orbital-ai-data/
NATURE
Bones of the smallest dinosaur in the world found in Burgos; it did not exceed 30 centimetres in height: {Translation, summary}
– The Archaeological and Paleontological Collective of Salas (CAS) has found at the Vegagete site, near Villanueva de Carazo (Burgos), about 800 bones, corresponding to six individuals, of what is the “smallest dinosaur in the world”, which did not exceed 30 centimetres in height.
– It is the ‘Foskeia pelendonum’, the “smallest known ornithopod species”. The name of the new species is a tribute to the Pelendones, a Celtiberian tribe that inhabited the area; it also refers to its unique way of feeding.
Specifically, the 800 fossilised bones, “the vast majority fragmented and incomplete”, are in a good state of preservation. Their small size made the research task difficult, but they were able to identify about 350 that belonged to six individuals, from calves to adults, which would form a small herd. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-hallan-burgos-huesos-dinosaurio-mas-pequeno-mundo-no-superaba-30-centimetros-altura-20260202145111.html
FINANCIAL
The Ibex-35 breaks an all-time record and exceeds 18,100: {Translation, summary}
– This Monday, the Madrid Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone. The Ibex 35 exceeded the 18,100-point threshold for the first time. Specifically, the stock market closed the session at 18,115.2 points, after a 1.31% rise, driven mainly by the strong performance of the banking sector and steel companies. Source, Spanish: https://www.infobae.com/espana/2026/…
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Slump in commodities rattles global markets- Gold down to €3966, Silver down to €68.35:
– Commodities markets slumped on Monday, led by deep losses in gold, silver, oil and industrial metals, as a selloff unleashed by President Donald Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh for the next U.S. Fed chair sent precious metals tumbling for a second session. Gold slid 5% to its lowest in more than two weeks, while silver fell more than 7%. Gold and silver had jumped 30% and 71% to record highs in January before they started dropping. The decline began on Friday, with the steepest one-day drop in spot gold since 1983, for a fall of more than 9%, while silver plunged 27% in its largest daily decline on record.
– Losses spilled over into equity markets as investors ditched other assets to cover any precious metals losses. Global stocks fell for a third straight day, led by steep declines across Asia and in Europe, where basic resources stocks came under heavy fire. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/slump-commodities-rattles-global-markets-2026-02-02/
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