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Next Public Holiday: Día de Andalucía
In 2026, Andalucia Regional Holiday falls on Saturday, 28 February.
When an Andalucia Regional Holiday falls on a weekend, many businesses and people will observe the previous Friday, or the following Monday, as a day off in order to create a three-day weekend. Ref: https://publicholidays.es/andalusia-regional-holiday/

DigameXtra Will Be Closed Friday, 27 Feb, 2026
Items scheduled for posting in the Friday, 27 Feb. Weekend Edition, will appear one day early, Thursday, 26 Feb.
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41 CLUB NERJA

41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from ten different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
To get in touch you can
Email us: briankaret@sky.com
Phone Brian on +34 643510605
You can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook.
Or visit our website to find out more at: https://41clubnerja.org/ 
We’d love to hear from you and we’d also love for you to come along and join in the fun!

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Live Music at Al Alba Bio-Gastrobodega, Torrox Costa:
– Saturday, 14 Feb, 16:30. Shony & Rafa “Shonyquete” duet
– Sunday, 15 Feb, 16:30. “The Difference” duet 
Address: Calle Estepona 1, Torrox Costa, on the Paseo Maritimo near the playground & tourist info booth.
Reservations recommended: +34 628 00 95 60

 

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Asociacion El Valle Valentines Dinner Dance:
Asociacion El Valle are hosting Valentines Day Dinner and Dance on Saturday 14th February at Tu Punto de Encuentro, La Vinuela, with music by Second Time Around.
Members 25€pp Non members 30€pp.
Tickets by email from info@elvalleasociacion@gmail.com or
Visit Meson Sara 12.30 to 13.30 every Friday.

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Warning Note: Possible high wind & waves until 11:59pm Saturday.

Latest Weather Alerts & Advisories For Andalucia: https://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?k=and

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TONY ROAM TRANSPORT & REMOVALS

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain:
Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK.
18 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Man & Van, Local & Long Distance Removals
No subcontracting, all collection and delivery in house.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 60 cubic meters up to 5.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request.
Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
This and a current Operators licence are a legal requirement.
Our International Operators Licence No UKGB / OG2043664
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number
Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR

The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa: Now with Sunday Lunch!
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 6:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

   

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ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES & JUBILEE HOUSE

ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN THE AXARQUIA REGION:
Do you have health or mobility issues?
Would support enable you to remain independent in your own home?
Liz Brown, probably the only nurse registered to practice in Andalucia to hold the ENB 941 (Specialist qualification in care of the older person), together with her fully insured and police checked home care support team offers one-on-one support and companionship in the comfort of your own home. COE Malaga reg. 17425
HOME CARE/NURSE SUPPORT
Palliative care / Companionship / Health monitoring English Nurse / Hospital sitting / Respite at home / 24 hr live in care / Housekeeping / Correspondence & Communication / Medication collection & dispensing systems / Dressing, bathing & daily hygiene / Shopping & meal preparation / Fast response Falls Team / Provision of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and hoists
Email: info@englishnurse.care ; Website: https://englishnurse.live-website.com/
Tel: 951550581 or 692419548
JUBILEE HOUSE – Close Care Unit in Torrox
5 ground floor individual units all en-suite
24-hour care at all stages from the English Nurse Care Team
Main language- English / Extensive sea views / Wheelchair accessible / Garden / Home cooking / Wifi / Air conditioning / Visiting physiotherapist, hairdresser, chiropodist and nutritionist
And we welcome guests for the day. Email: jubileehousetorrox@gmail.com
VACANCY- We are now able to accept a couple in spacious accommodation with en-suite facilities. Unique nurse-led facility, offering 1st class personalised care packages, tailored to individual needs. We support independent living. We have a dedicated, compassionate team of English speaking staff, visiting physio, chiropodist, hairdresser. 
To discuss your requirements or to arrange to view our beautiful accommodation on Torrox Costa please call Liz (RGN/Enferma-Malaga College) on ‪+34 692419548
We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

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DOCTORLAPTOP’S COMPUTER REPAIRS & SALES

DoctorLaptop’s Full Maintenance Clean & TuneUp: Only €65
If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance, free of data collectors and trackers, an annual professional servicing is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: verify all System files replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use 5 tool malware/adware/spyware/tracker removal protocol, clean out junk files/logs/history/etc., update Windows+all drivers+programs and finally optimize your settings and registry for fastest overall performance.
Heavily infected comps, computers taking more than 2 minutes to startup or shutdown, or showing error messages– those need a repair, not a maintenance service, ask for rates. HDD hard disks of 1000Gb or more add €10.
DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs- Torrox Costa
Windows & Linux computers only. No tablets or phones.
I don’t work on computers made before 2019 unless I have been servicing then annually.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance.

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BUY / SELL / TRADE / RENT / WANTED

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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.

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These 2 laptops are great deals as laptop prices skyrocket. I bought in quantity, on pre-Christmas “flash sales” and pass the savings on to you. Only 3 remain in stock. Discounts of €100 & €220 off current prices !!!

For Sale: Brand New Powerful Business Grade Laptop
HP 15-FD0079NS
Special features for seniors: Large characters on keys + extra large touchpad.
15.6″ premium FHD Intel iRISxe display, 250 NIT.
Windows 11 Pro installed in English; Keyboard is Spanish.
1000Gb SSD M.2 hard drive, lots of room for large media collections.
16Gb ram, extra fast at 3200MHz.
Intel i5-1334U processor, 10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6GHz!
Wifi 6, USB 3.2 x 2; USB-C x 1; HDMI; Dual speakers.
Battery, 7hrs, with fast-charge. Weight 1.59kg, 18.6mm thick. Factory warranty upon registration.
Price €450 cash. (€670 on Amazon.es, without Windows!), https://www.amazon.es/-/en/HP-Laptop-i5-1334U-Graphics-Operating/dp/B0D1YGX2NC/ Only one left in stock. DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com 

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For Sale: Brand New Powerful Laptop- Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15
Windows 11 Pro. System, UK English. Keyboard, Spanish.
15.6″ Full HD IPS LCD (1920 x 1080) display with Acer BluelightShield to reduce blue light exposure.
512Gb SSD MVMe; 16 Gb RAM
AMD Ryzen 5 5625U (up to 4.3GHz), 6 core, 12 threads
3x USB 3.2; 1x USB-C; Wifi 6; HDMI 2.1; Bluetooth 5.1; Ethernet
Weight: 1.8kg. Mfg. date: 15Mar25 (Win 12 ready). Factory warranty upon registration.
Ref: https://store.acer.com/en-gb/acer-aspire-go-15-laptop-ag15-42p-silver
Price: €420 cash (£549.99 on Acer UK website,  €519 on Amazon.es) a great price for a solid, mid-line laptop! Only 2 left! DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.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

Endesa attributes the blackout to the poor design of the system’s planning by Red Eléctrica, costing the public €1billion+: {Translation, summary}
– Endesa’s CEO, José Bogas {pic}, told the Senate inquiry that Red Eléctrica programmed Spain’s power system with too little conventional synchronous generation, creating risks that could have caused the nationwide blackout of 28 April. He argued that the operator relied heavily on intermittent renewables without sufficient tools for dynamic voltage control, and failed to adjust the schedule to ensure system security. Bogas rejected Red Eléctrica’s version, which blames irregular disconnections at twelve plants and company decisions on generation offers, stressing that the operator always has the final say on which units run.
– He insisted Endesa’s plants complied with regulations and did not disconnect improperly. Since the blackout, a reinforced operation has doubled ancillary service costs to an estimated 1,100 million euros, ultimately borne by consumers. Bogas still described Spain’s energy and climate plan as good and ambitious, but outdated in light of new challenges. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/endesa-atribuye-apagon-mal-diseno-planificacion-sistema-20260212122436-ntrc_amp.html 

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The police report that many immigrants “with criminal records” claim to have lost their passports in order to gain access to new residency program: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s National Police has detected a sharp rise in lost passport reports, especially among irregular immigrants from Pakistan (up 866%), Algeria (356%), Morocco (114%), and Colombia (35%). Many of these complaints are allegedly false and used to prove residence in Spain before 31 December 2025, making applicants eligible for the Government’s mass regularisation plan.
– Police have found that some claimants had criminal histories or used false identities. Authorities now urge strict identity checks for undocumented foreigners submitting such reports. Meanwhile, police unions and the Civil Guard criticise the decree for allowing applicants to replace official criminal record certificates with self-signed declarations if their home countries do not respond within a month. They warn this loophole could enable people with serious criminal pasts to be legalised without adequate background checks. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/se-disparan-los-inmigrantes-que-denuncian-perdida-pasaporte-para-regularizarse-muchos-casos-con-antecedentes-penales_6933239_0.html 

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Spain asks for new EU handouts– Brussels to activate the agricultural reserve fund to compensate the countryside for the storms: {Translation, summary}
– {Interesting how Spain won’t pay their share of EU defence funds, has spent only 68% of the EU Covid Recovery funds it ‘urgently’ begged for, and is planning on flooding the EU with quasi-leagal immigrants, yet expects generous EU financial support for disaster damages. See following article where Sanchez is NOT invited to join the other 19 major EU country leaders in a critical conclave Thursday morning. -Ed.}
– Spain’s Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has requested activation of the EU’s 450 million euro annual crisis agricultural fund to aid farmers hit by recent storms in Andalusia. He began a three-day tour of damaged areas in Huelva, Cadiz, Seville and Cordoba to assess destruction, consult locals and plan aid. Spain, a top beneficiary, received 68 million euros in 2025 for floods and drought, and 81 million in 2023 for drought.
– Access to many farms remains limited amid forecasts of more rain, but evaluations will soon go to Brussels, aided by Commissioner Christophe Hansen’s visit. Huelva reports 2,400 hectares affected across 5,200 plots, threatening its 96% share of national berry production. The government has declared emergency zones and prepares compensation alongside regional and local authorities. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/espana-pide-bruselas-activar-fondo-agricola-reserva-compensar-campo-borrascas_6933413_0.html 

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Pariah Sánchez Snubbed at EU Pre-Summit by Berlin-Rome Axis: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez {pic} was excluded from a coordination meeting organised by Germany, Italy, and Belgium ahead of the EU leaders’ informal competitiveness summit at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium. Promoted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni {pic}, and Belgian PM Bart de Wever, the gathering drew 19 leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen, but snubbed Spain.
– Spanish officials view such side events as undermining EU principles and hindering solutions. Despite prior complaints of not being invited being conveyed to Italy via unspecified channels, Sánchez raised no objection during a later personal chat with Meloni on the summit’s margins. Italian sources confirmed the brief exchange stayed cordial, sidestepping the invitation slight. Moncloa described inter-state communications as routine, though tensions linger over the perceived side-lining of Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-evita-queja-directa-meloni-reunion-lideres-previa-cumbre-no-fue-invitado-20260212173234.html 

 

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PSOE Routed- Five Crushing Defeats in Congress Opener: {Translation, summary}
– The PSOE (centre/far left) suffered five key defeats in Spain’s Congress first ordinary plenary of 2026. First, a PP (right) bill mandating parliamentary votes on military spending credits advanced despite PSOE opposition, aided by PNV, Junts, and BNG abstentions. Second, the chamber approved censuring Transport Minister Óscar Puente over deadly rail crashes in Adamuz and Gélida, killing 47. Third, PSOE’s motion condemning Donald Trump’s unilateralism failed. Fourth and fifth, two points of an ERC self-employed workers motion passed with PP and Sumar support. These losses highlight PSOE’s fragility, with opposition splitting votes to exploit divisions; Junts’ non-opposition proved pivotal. Far from the 2024 record of 23 defeats in one day, they still add to broader PSOE woes including five other decree-laws and two bills overturned this term. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-psoe-cosecha-cinco-nuevas-derrotas-primer-pleno-ordinario-congreso-2026-20260212131343.html

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Feijóo calls for safety checks on all dams in Spain: “We can’t have a repeat of the blackout or the train disasters”: {Translation, summary}
– Feijóo {pic}, president of the PP, urged a nationwide safety review of Spain’s dams after recent heavy rains, particularly in Andalusia, warning against repeats of the blackout or Adamuz rail disaster. Visiting flooded Jerez de la Frontera with Andalusian leaders, he noted Spain leads the EU with about 2,400 dams (1,000 large), needing urgent checks on maintenance, drainage, and gates amid record water levels and infrastructure stress. He called for a national water plan to tackle droughts and floods, including dam upkeep for safe living near reservoirs, arguing better coordination would ease management. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/cadiz-00351/noticia-feijoo-pide-revisar-seguridad-todas-presas-espana-no-puede-ocurrir-apagon-ave-20260212105421.html 

ANDALUCÍA

Andalusia demands an additional €3.253 billion per year to match Catalonia’s per person funding: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusia’s Finance Councillor Carolina Espana {pic} criticised the new regional financing model proposed by Maria Jesus Montero, demanding 3,253 million euros more to match Catalonia’s per capita funding, dubbing it “Montero-Junqueras”. Citing Fedea {Fundación de Estudios de Economía Aplicada, a leading Spanish think tank}, she highlighted Andalusia’s ongoing deficit of 1,528 million and 183 euros below average per inhabitant, projecting only a modest gain leaving it 3.8 points under the 100 average. Espana accused the model of favouring Catalan separatism via climate and SME funds, offset by unreliable Interterritorial Compensation, and invading fiscal autonomy with hidden tax hikes.
– She vowed not to accept Andalusians valued less than others. Opposition varied: PSOE-A’s Alicia Murillo noted the proposed 4,846 million gain plus 960 million FCI exceeds prior Junta demands; PP-A’s Ascension Hita decried Montero’s “deceptions”; Vox’s Cristina Jimenez called it socialist payoffs to separatists; Adelante Andalucia’s Jose Ignacio Garcia deemed it insufficient and ordinality unjust. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/andalucia-reclama-3-253-millones_0_2005880709.html 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga offers 2,500 places in occupational workshops for Seniors: {Translation, summary}
– Vélez-Málaga Town Council has launched a new round of occupational workshops for older residents, offering 2,500 places in activities such as dance, memory training, digital skills, painting, theatre, choir, guitar and gentle exercise, spread across ten senior centres in the municipality. The programme follows last year’s model and is presented as a strategic policy to promote healthy habits, lifelong learning and social participation among older people, with activities chosen through more than 1,500 user surveys. In parallel, the council has opened registration for a new edition of the Seniors’ Classroom, run with the University of Málaga since 2007, which this year focuses particularly on women’s role in history, art, science and society. This university-style course offers 130 places, runs from February to May at the Centro del Exilio, and requires 70 per cent attendance to gain a certificate, complemented by a free cultural excursion to Málaga. The Culture Department encourages interested residents to participate. Further information is available at municipal offices or by calling 667 389 530. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/velezmalaga-ofrece-2500-plazas-talleres-ocupacionales-mayores-20260113125312-nt_amp.html 

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar celebrates its Tapa Route with 28 participants: {Translation, summary}
– Twenty-eight participating establishments, an estimated consumption of 40,000 tapas, and an estimated economic impact of over €300,000. These are the optimistic figures surrounding the Torre del Mar Tapas Route, which will celebrate its 14th edition from February 27 to March 22.
– Ten thousand passports will be issued, which can be picked up at the Tourist Office or at participating establishments. With the passport, customers can enjoy a tapa with a drink (beer, house wine, soft drink, or water) for a single price of €4 {ouch}. In addition, there is the option of having the tapa with a special Victoria 10 beer for an extra €0.50.
– The voting system will allow customers to rate each tapa from 1 to 5, thus determining the winning establishment. In addition, those who complete the passport or reach a minimum number of stamps will be eligible to participate in prize draws, including €600 in ACET (Association of Merchants and Entrepreneurs of Torre del Mar) money and 28 tasting dinners for two people.
– Full details at: https://www.rutadelatapatorredelmar.es/
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/torre… 

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria celebrates the Spoon Route with 27 restaurants and 3,700 euros in prizes: {Translation}
– Gastronomy will take centre stage in Rincón de la Victoria from February 20 to March 1, as the fifth edition of the Ruta de la Cuchara (Spoon Route) is celebrated, with 27 restaurants participating this year.
– The establishments will offer a spoon dish or stew accompanied by a drink (beer, soft drink, or water) at a single price of €4. The route will include local, traditional Malaga and even international cuisine, such as cachorreña soup with cod, fennel stew, pringá cannelloni with Iberian ham, red tuna casserole with crispy skin, goat stew with mushrooms or black beans à la jucateca, among others.
– The organization will award three prizes for the best dishes, with €1,000 for first place, €700 for second place, and €500 for third place, in addition to a trophy. There will also be a special audience award worth €500.
– The public who participate will be able to vote for their favourite restaurant and enter a draw for five prizes of €200 each, which will be awarded in the form of a checkbook to be spent at the participating establishments, so that all the prizes have a direct impact on the local hospitality industry. To take part in the draw, it will be necessary to visit at least four restaurants in two different towns and cast a vote. The winning dishes and establishments will be announced at a public event, which will also include the draw for the five checkbooks.
– A professional jury will visit the establishments anonymously to evaluate the gastronomic offerings. Visitors will be provided with a route map containing all the information about the initiative, which will also be available on Google Maps.
– Participating establishments: The restaurants participating in this edition are: Absoluto, Alma Playa, Baluarte, Bar Miramar, Bendita Katalina, Bodega La Niña Inés, Café Bar Gala, Café D’Luna, Casa Celia, Chambao de María, Chiringuito El Muro Playa, El Abuelo, Evohé, Jul, La Chiflá, La Finca, La Perla Restaurante, La Quisquillosa Playa, LACALIZA, La Perla, Leche y Mie, Liceo Playa, Paka Paya, Puerto Niza Brasería, Restaurante El Invernadero, Sabor a Campo, Taberna Casa Eduardo, and Taberna El Portón.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/rincon-victoria-ruta-cuchara-restaurantes-3700-20260212132803-nt_amp.html 

GASTRONOMIA

The restaurant ‘hidden’ in a gas station in Malaga that is offers gourmet sushi dishes for only 3 euros: {Translation, summary}
– ‘Hanna Fubuki Sushi Bar’, hailed as one of Malaga’s top sushi spots, operates uniquely from a caravan and tent beside the Shell petrol station pumps in Alhaurin de la Torre. Drivers often stop from curiosity but return for fresh, flavourful dishes praised as the province’s finest, with low prices drawing crowds. Starters like edamame or ceviche flower start at €3, alongside makis (tuna, salmon) from €3.50s, uramakis (salmon tartare, avocado-prawn, yellowtail) from €7s, and premium aburi options with sirloin, foie, or eel. Usuzukuri slices (salmon, red tuna, etc.) begin at €12, complemented by varied specialities. Social media raves like “best sushi ever,” “simply brilliant” underscore its loyal following since opening, with others noting affordability, quality, and quirky petrol-forecourt charm into the Malaga standout. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/02/11/restaurante-escondido-gasolinera-malaga-arrasando-platos-sushi-tres-euros-dv-126719149.html & Video Link

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Restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day:
– Ménade Restaurant, in Vélez-Málaga. Proprietors ‘Los Pablos’ have put together a menu featuring a starter, a main course, and dessert for €45 per person, drinks not included. Guests will be able to taste crispy stroganoff lasagna, gratinated leeks, prawn cannelloni and seasonal fish, or creamy rice with shrimp, truffle, and Iberian pork jowl. Pablo Vega and Pablo Domínguez – the Pablos – will also offer a special menu at Esto es Jauja, their other restaurant. There, in Torre del Mar, they’ll prepare patatas bravas, 20 pieces of sushi, and a bottle of wine for €40 per couple.
– In the city of El Torcal (de Antequera), Arte de Cozina has planned a special menu in the purest Charo Carmona style, with historic local dishes . For €49 (or €59 with drinks), guests can enjoy a scarlet salad, sobrehusa of frigate tuna {Video Link}, Iberian pork roll, and retinta beef medallions. Dessert will be a ricotta heart with sweet trifles.
– The Japo, in Benalmádena, has devised an Asian-style pass at the price of 70 euros with drinks included and live music to liven up the evening. It includes a selection of makis, beef tataki and a blackcurrant mousse to finish off the experience. For romantics, they even give the option of finishing off the experience with a massage and a night in a hotel at the Higuerón Resort.
– Michelin starred Muelle Uno in Port of Malaga has planned a special ten-course menu that includes a bottle of Laurent Perrier champagne and a signed gift book for €440. It can be enjoyed now, and through the 14th, by reservation, and includes, among other things, his famous sunflower seed polvorón, white garlic with mango and smoked eel, salmon trout {rainbow trout prepared to mimic the colour, texture & flavour of salmon} with beurre blanc, shallots and whipped celery cream, and Iberian sirloin in papillote {sealed in a folded pouch of parchment paper & baked}, crispy potatoes and Café de Paris sauce with mustard {butter with Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, fresh tarragon, parsley, chives, capers, anchovies, curry powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice}. To top off the experience, a romantic dessert of natural vanilla cream, raspberry sorbet, and pink meringue crunch.
See more suggestions, in Spanish, source article: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/love-the-air-restaurantes-celebrar-san-valentin-20260206192909-nt_amp.html

HEALTH

Another Dead Patient & Another Massive Malpractice Award The Public Will Pay- Medical resident in training makes huge blunder resulting in death of baby- hospital outrageously denies responsibility as they always do, judge disagrees: {Translation, summary}
– The High Court of Justice of Murcia has condemned the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital for flagrant medical negligence that caused the death of a ten month old baby. Despite clear signs of scarlet fever and explicit warnings from the parents that the child’s sister was infected, the resident doctor on duty failed to perform a simple diagnostic test, ignored the risk of contagion, and discharged the baby without antibiotic treatment. Within 24 hours, the infection developed into toxic shock and proved fatal. {This ‘resident student doctor in training’ should be banned from medical practice. If there is no punishment to this trainee, others will continue to do the same. -Ed}
– The court’s judgment exposes glaring failures in clinical protocol and supervision. It underlined that even basic medical judgement should have recognised the obvious threat, without the need for a written guideline. The judges ruled that the hospital’s refusal to assume responsibility and its attempt to blame the parents was unacceptable. The staff’s decision to send the child home without consulting senior doctors reflects a deep institutional negligence and a lack of safety culture within the regional health service.
– By awarding 210,000 euros in damages, the court acknowledged not only the fatal error of an inexperienced practitioner but also the wider failure of the hospital system to ensure qualified oversight and patient protection.
– {I have repeatedly warned readers about resident doctors and students, not identifying them selves as such but masquerading as full MDs, making major medical errors. It has happened to me several times over the years until I figured it out. Always demand to see a “doctor’s” ID badge before letting them attend to you (see following article). If the ID says student or resident, demand to be treated by a “real” doctor, or at least that a real MD actively supervise your treatment by the trainee. If they refuse, demand to see the hospital Ombudsman immediately and file a complaint. If they say the Ombudsman is unavailable, immediately call your lawyer and have them establish the complaint, to ensure proper documentation, as you have a potentially winning lawsuit, but everything must be documented. While other hospital administrators will claim the “small print” permits the use of trainees– you are not their “training subject” and have no obligation to be treated as such! In fact, I strongly recommend a new law requiring all trainees in any profession must clearly identify themselves as such before initiation any work. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/indemnizan-220000-euros-padres-bebe-muerto-tras-20260212123256-ntrc_amp.html 

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Papers Please! The Malaga College of Nursing warns of an increase in forgeries to certify fictitious nursing status: {Translation, summary}
– The Official College of Nursing of Malaga has expressed its concern over the rise in cases of forged documents attesting to the status of nurse, “a situation that poses a grave risk to patient safety, care quality, and trust in the healthcare system”. This has been reinforced by recent arrest regarding a local nurse working without the required qualification or compulsory registration.
– Faced with this scenario, the College has sent a letter to both public and private institutions to voice its concern and remind them of the legal obligations governing professional practice. “Nursing is a regulated, titled, and registered healthcare profession, meaning only those holding the official qualification and properly registered may practise it “, the College has emphasised.
– In this regard, it reminds employers, both public and private, of their duty to rigorously verify the authenticity of documentation submitted by healthcare professionals prior to procedures or hiring.
– Moreover, the institution has insisted that this verification must not be confined to the initial hiring stage but conducted periodically. “It is the employer’s obligation to check registration at least every three years, as a control mechanism and guarantee that the professional continues to meet all legal requirements”, it stated. It also stressed that registration is not a mere administrative formality but an essential safeguard for the public, as “it certifies that the registrant holds the enabling official qualification, has professional liability insurance, is not barred from practice, and adheres to the Code of Ethics and Deontology governing nursing”.
– To prevent professional intrusion and document forgery, the Official College of Nursing of Malaga issues official certificates, enabling secure confirmation of professional standing. It also provides employers and the public with a public register of registered professionals, accessible via its website for simple and transparent checks; you may want to bookmark this site as it was hard to find [ https://colenfermalaga.com/ventanilla-unica/censo-de-colegiados ]. Likewise, it has a dedicated section for reporting suspected intrusion cases, allowing anyone to flag irregularities or concerns. Source, Spanish:https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/colegio-enfermeria-malaga-aumento-falsificaciones-acreditar-condicion-enfermero_0_2005886452.html 

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