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Torre del Mar Carnival 2026: Fri-Sun, 13-15 Feb.
On Friday 13 it will start at La Azucarera with registrations, the parade, performances and the proclamation of Irene Urdiales; on Saturday 14 it will continue with the great parade from Paseo de Larios to El Son del Rebalaje; and on Sunday 15, from 12:00 p.m., the groups will perform in Calle del Mar, filling our town with colour, music and tradition.
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Portovelis returns to Vélez-Málaga on Valentine’s Day, Sat, 14 Feb:
The market will remain open from 12:00 to 20:00 in the Plaza de las Carmelitas.
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Zarzuela “La boda de Luis Alonso”
(Operetta ‘The Wedding of Luis Alonso’):
Sat, 14 Feb, 8pm. \Teatro del Carmen, Velez Malaga
Info: https://www.velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=agendadeactividades&id=2947&year=2026&month=02&day=14
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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
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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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Periana Carnival 2026: Sat, 21 Feb
With parades, costume contest and troupes.
The day will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Children’s Carnival in the María Zambrano Assembly Hall, with workshops inspired by this year’s theme, “The Wild West”, organised by the volunteers of Mariola Mantas “Born to Help”.
At 6:30 p.m., the party will move to streets with a lively parade, mandatory for participants of the Carnival Contest 2026 to be eligible for the prizes.
The celebration will continue from 11:00 p.m. with the Great Night of Carnival, with bar service, security and DJ Floflo’s performance.
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SPAIN
Do Spain´s Migration Plans Put the Rest of EU at Risk? Brussels and Madrid Clash over Immigration Regularisation and Digital Regulation Plans: {Translation, summary}
– Brussels and Madrid are experiencing an unprecedented dispute over two sensitive policy fronts: immigration regularisation and digital regulation. The Spanish Government’s unilateral decision to grant legal status to up to 800,000 undocumented migrants has raised concern in the EU about its potential impact on freedom of movement in the Schengen area and the risk of attracting new arrivals. Although migrant regularisation is a national competence, other Member States fear a “pull effect” and legal inconsistencies across borders– countries fear immigrants will register in Spain, as it is the easiest now to do so, then will move on to other countries where they could not have been regularized previously. {It has even been suggested a black market in forged Spanish rent receipts, showing residence before the actual arrival of migrants, thus allowing them access to the program, will flourish. -Ed.}
– At the same time, Spain’s plan to ban social media for under-16s and hold online platforms accountable for hate speech and illegal content has triggered warnings that such measures may breach the EU’s Digital Services Act, which seeks uniform digital governance across the Union. The debate, fuelled by criticism from figures like Elon Musk, has turned political. The European Parliament will now discuss the proposals, emblematic of the growing friction between national initiatives and Europe’s integrated legal order. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/bruselas-planta-cara-sanchez-saltarse-normas-europeas_202602096989437b9243cc133c3c21a8.html
AXARQUÍA
The La Viñuela reservoir reaches 120 cubic hectometres after adding 29 in just one week: {Translation, summary}
– The La Viñuela reservoir continues its recovery and now holds 119.60 cubic hectometres, representing 72.76% of its total capacity, which is set at 164.37 cubic hectometres, according to updated data from the Junta de Andalucía’s Hidrosur Network in the early hours of Monday, 9 February. It has gained 29 cubic hectometres in just one week, more than triple the volume recorded a year ago, and marks the highest water level of the past decade after years marked by extreme drought in the Axarquía region. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-embalse-de-la-vinuela-alcanza-los-120-hectometros-cubicos-tras-sumar-29-en-solo-una-semana/
Note on reservoir data– There is a new link to see the current charts. It is here, and now also posted in the Useful Links, Info & Numbers section:
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the “map version”.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the “chart version” go to the the menu bar, click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora) as shown in the image below.
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La Axarquía, hit by the storm, with fourteen roads affected: {Translation, summary}
– Article includes a long list of road closures and works.
English version in photo below.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-axarquia-la-comarca-mas-castigada-por-el-temporal-con-catorce-carreteras-afectadas/
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Two new roads in the Axarquía have been closed to traffic- between Cómpeta & Sayalonga, and Canillas de Aceituno & Sedella:
-Today the A-7206 road, which connects Cómpeta with Sayalonga, has been closed, from kilometre 6, due to repair work and for safety reasons. The drivers who need to get around towards the coast they will have to use alternative itineraries through Torrox or Arenas.
– Likewise, the MA-4105, between Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella, has been closed, after the containment meshes have been completely clogged by the material detached due to the rains. It is expected that on Wednesday the emptying of these meshes will be carried out, which will allow the reopening of the road. Meanwhile, Sedella maintains access through Árchez and Salares.
– In the specific case of Axarquía, landslides and stones have been recorded on the following roads: MA-3104 (from MA-3111 to La Breña), MA-3106 (from Cútar to El Borge), MA-3109 (from El Borge to Almáchar), MA-3110 (from Olías to Totalán), MA-3111 (from Olías to MA-3105), MA-3112 (from MA-3109 to MA-3116), MA-3114 (from Moclinejo to Almáchar), MA-3117 (from MA-3119 to El Valdés), MA-3203 (from N-340 to Cajiz), MA -4104 (from A-7205 to Alcaucín), MA-4110 (from Corumbela to Daimalos), MA-4111 (from Vélez-Málaga to Arenas), MA-6102 (from N-340 to Río de la Miel) and MA-3102, in the municipality of Colmenar.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/cortadas-al-trafico-dos-nuevas-carreteras-de-la-axarquia-de-competa-a-sayalonga-y-de-canillas-de-aceituno-a-sedella/
MALAGA PROVINCE
Seismic wave- a hundred earthquakes shake the interior and the coast between Malaga and Cádiz in six days: {Translation, summary}
– Since 3 February, the southwest of Málaga and southeast of Cádiz have experienced a sequence of 105 minor earthquakes, mostly shallow, between the Sierra de Grazalema and the coast of Estepona. The strongest, magnitude 3.6, struck northwest of Jimera de Líbar on 8 February and was widely felt but caused no damage. Experts link the activity to the Gaucín Fault Zone, an active geological structure formed millions of years ago. Seventeen tremors were perceptible to residents, though all registered very low acceleration levels.
– Historical records show similar episodes in the twentieth century, including the 1936 sequence near Villaluenga del Rosario. The IGN and IGME-CSIC have increased monitoring with 23 permanent and three portable stations and stress that this activity falls within the region’s normal seismic behaviour. No evidence suggests any link between the current tremors and recent rainfall. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/oleada-sismica-centenar-terremotos-sacude_0_2005861139.html
MALAGA CITY
Two arrested in Malaga for a massive scam of more than four million in cryptocurrency investments: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police arrested a man and a woman in Fuengirola and Malaga for allegedly operating an investment fraud and laundering the proceeds. Through several firms, they received cash and crypto asset transfers, claiming the funds would be invested in cryptocurrencies or currency trading between Spain and Colombia, promising high returns. A tip from an investor who lost 4,000 euros led police to evidence suggesting more than 3,000 victims and losses exceeding four million euros. Investigators confirmed multiple victims across provinces and uncovered companies used to channel funds abroad under false investment loan contracts. Searches in Fuengirola recovered documents, 2,260 euros, and crypto storage devices. The main suspect and an associate were detained, 27 bank accounts and three crypto wallets were frozen, and assets used for personal benefit – including a luxury car – were identified. The case remains under investigation to trace more perpetrators and analyse seized data. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/detenidos-malaga-estafa-inversiones-criptomonedas_0_2005855030.html
UK
Epstein Files Fallout- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows “I will not quit”:
– Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is not resigning and will be ‘concentrating on the job in hand’, Downing Street has said after two senior resignations from his inner circle in 48 hours.
– The PM’s official spokesman said Sir Keir’s mood on Monday morning was ‘upbeat’ and ‘confident’ as he gave an address to No 10 staff amid the fallout over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
– Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan has announced he will stand down to allow ‘a new No 10 team to be built’ after chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, quit on Sunday. Asked if Sir Keir was going to resign today, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “No.”
– He added: “The Prime Minister is concentrating on the job in hand. He is getting on with the job of delivering change across the country” {…whether they like it or not!}. Full article: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pm-sir-keir-starmer-i-33389801
USA
Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show Had Most Obscene Lyrics of All Time…In Spanish:
– Bad Bunny’s Spanish-only performance hid a vulgar turn for the NFL’s Halftime Show, making it the most obscene performance in league history.
– The Puerto Rican rapper performed a medley of his hits, including “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera,” and “Monaco”. He also performed “Baile Inolvidable,” “Nuevayol,” “El Apagón,” and “Café con Ron.” Some of these songs, particularly “Safaera,” are notorious among Spanish speakers for their profanity and explicit references to sex acts and drug use.
– Audio for the majority of Bad Bunny’s most objectionable lyrics was either distorted during the Super Bowl broadcast or the artist himself censored them. Some of them, however, were both performed and appeared on a large screen behind the stage. In one case, the rapper let the audience fill in the explicit sexual reference.
– Read the details: https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/02/09/if-your-boyfriend-doesnt-eat-ass-why-bother-bad-bunnys-all-spanish-performance-was-the-most-obscene-halftime-performance-of-all-time/
SPORTS
Bicycle Racing- The Vuelta a Andalucía will start on February 18 with 119 cyclists who will travel through five provinces: {Translation, summary}
– The 1st stage will be held on Wednesday the 18th between the Malaga towns of Benahavís and Pizarra, covering 150.1 kilometers. On Thursday the 19th, the 2nd stage will be held, starting in the Malaga town of Torrox and finishing in the Granada town of Otura, with a total of 138.8 km. The 3rd stage will run on Friday the 20th through the province of Jaén, starting in Jaén capital and, after traveling 180.97 km, it will end in Lopera.
– The 4th stage, on Saturday the 21st, will have Córdoba prominence, starting in Montoro and finishing located in Pozoblanco, with a route of 166.1 km. And the last stage, on Sunday the 22nd, will start in Seville’s La Roda de Andalucía and the finish line will be located in Lucena (Córdoba) and 167.6 kilometers will be covered. For more detailed information on the stages and other aspects of the competition, you can consult the official website https://vueltaandalucia.es/ (blocks some VPN users)
Source, Spanish: https://www.teleprensa.com/articulo/malaga/vuelta-andalucia-arrancara-18-febrero-119-ciclistas-que-recorreran-cinco-provincias/202602092112332338082.html
TECH
iPhone 17e is ‘imminent’ and it’ll bring four major upgrades for the same price: {Summary}
– The more affordable Apple iPhone 17e smartphone will be revealed “imminently”, according to a new report from the reliable Apple-watcher Mark Gurman. He believes the new handset will kickstart Apple’s plans to jumpstart 2026 with new a hardware spree that’ll also include new Mac models.
– Previous rumours have suggested the phone will arrive on February 19. That’s the same date as the iPhone 16e arrived in 2025. Gurman doesn’t specify a date but “imminent” could for sure be classified as the next ten days. According to Gurman the iPhone 17e won’t be getting a price bump. It’ll be available for $599, Gurman says. That means we’d likely see the same starting price of £599 in the UK too.
– That’s good news considering Apple is also planning to bring key upgrades to the second generation ‘e’ series phone. For starters, there’ll be MagSafe connectivity. It’s also set to boast the latest A19 processor Apple uses for the base iPhone 17 handset revealed in September. Furthermore, the iPhone 17e will include the C1X 5G modem Apple uses in its flagship phones. It’ll have the N1 chip that handles Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity, Gurman reports. Full article: https://www.stuff.tv/news/iphone-17e-imminent-report/
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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
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
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‘ 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: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the chart version click this link, then in the menu bar click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora)
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/
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