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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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Asociacion El Valle are pleased to host Dead Ringers (well known Meatloaf tribute): Friday, 17 April
At Camping Bar, La Vinuela on A356 at 19:30hrs. Price to include food is €18 members and €23 non members.
For more info on meal choices and ticket purchases contact info.elvalleasociacion@gmail.com or tickets on sale this Friday at Meson Sara, Puente Don Manuel 12:30-13:30hrs.

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Nerja Spring Festival 2026: Saturday, April 18
At the Giner de los Ríos parking lot.
The musical programming will begin at 5:30 p.m with performances by Javi Fute and Luis Romero. Next, between 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., it will be the turn of the renowned DJ Frank Ménez, while the closing of the day will be performed by Enridavril, putting the finishing touch to a night marked by music and good atmosphere. 

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RESCHEDULED– Sakura Alfarnate Festival- dedicated to the celebration of the flowering of the cherry trees and Japanese culture:
Alfarnate Town Hall has announced the postponement of the fifth edition of Sakura Alfarnate and the first Sakuraton, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 12th and Saturday, April 11th, respectively. They have been rescheduled for the weekend of April 18th and 19th.

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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, Moussaka), 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
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Tel: 951550581 or 692419548
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5 ground floor individual units all en-suite
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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
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For Sale: New, Budget Friendly Laptop, €420 cash. 
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (15IAN8)
Windows 11 in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) TN 250nits Anti-glare
Processor- Intel i3-N305, up to 3.8GHz, 8 core, 8 thread
8Gb RAM (soldered), 256Gb SSD
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, no ethernet (use a USB adapter)
Slim & lightweight- 1.5Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
Battery- 8 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
A good laptop for the average user: email, web-surfing, message/chat, streaming video, doc & photo editing. Not intended for advanced video editing or 8-way Zoom meetings. Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
Buyer collects. 
Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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For Sale: New, Powerful Business Laptop, €480 cash.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8, Model 15AMN8
Windows 11 Pro in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD, 1920×1080 (TN)
Processor- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 2.8 to 4.3 GHz, 8 core, 8 thread, Hyperthreading.
RAM- 16Gb high-speed LPDDR5 (soldered)
SSD- 512Gb
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, Stereo Speakers.
Battery- 10 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
1.62Kg, only 17.9 mm thick.
3 year factory warranty when registered online.
Fully setup, updated and ready to use.
Software- Chrome, Edge, VLC Player, Libre Office, WhatsApp, PDF Reader.
Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
Buyer collects.
Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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For Sale: DoctorLaptop Refurbished Laptop for Windows 10 fans
Acer, model F5-571, with Intel i5 5200U processor 
The operating system is Windows 10 LTSC, activated and supported until 2032. English keyboard. 2hr battery. Slim & lightweight. DVD, HDMI, VGA, 2x USB3, 1x USB2, ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, card reader.
New 8Gb pro-grade Hynix RAM. New 500Gb pro-grade MX series Crucial SSD.
More than €130 of new parts. Looks brand new. This is a 2015 UK model, originally purchased in 2017, that was very rarely used, so an excellent candidate for a refurb!
Price: €200, ‘no-risk’ 7 day cash back guaranty. Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Vitamix High Speed Blender. This is a genuine, powerful, Vitamix 5000 Series Blender, Model VM0109, made in the USA. In excellent working condition. 10 speeds, includes big 2 litre/64 oz jug. Use it for blending frozen fruit, making green smoothies, soups, ice cream, nut butter, etc.etc….
See the same model on Ebay.es, from France (also used), €248,95. I am selling for €40.
– Waterpik Ultra Professional water flosser. This oral hygiene device is the top-of-the-range model, the WP-660. It is No.1 in the World. Its 7 tips clean between the gums, 3x more effectively than flossing. It removes up to 99% of plaque from treated areas. New by Waterpik on amazon.es for €99. Just 1 year old, used once, and it is complete and in perfect condition. I will sell for €20.
I can meet on the coast between Torrox and Almuñécar.
Zena, La Herradura. Tel: 958640623
zenawoodward@gmail.com

 

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SPAIN

Train Derailment Update- The entire rail system is flawed by design and a public risk! The Civil Guard confirms that the Adamuz rail broke 22 hours before the accident, and the incident was ‘registered’ but not ‘reported’ by the system: {Trans, summary}
– A report by the Civil Guard, submitted to the Court of First Instance in Montoro (Córdoba), confirms that the railway track rupture occurred 22 hours before the Iryo train derailment, an incident that caused a collision with an Alvia train in Adamuz on Sunday, January 18, resulting in the deaths of 46 people and injuries to more than 120. This document establishes the fracture of the rail or the weld as the primary line of investigation, ruling out acts of sabotage, terrorism, or negligence on the part of the train drivers.
– According to the report dated March 28, which Europa Press has accessed, the SAM (Maintenance Support System) signaling system detected a sudden voltage drop on the night of January 17, but it did not fall below the threshold required to trigger alerts. Therefore, no alarm was generated for maintenance personnel or the interlocking system. The document indicates that although the system registered an electrical disturbance consistent with a break hours before the incident, “the signaling system was not configured to automatically alert due to the unreliability of the method in this infrastructure.” This failure is also attributed to the fact that Adif, despite its specifications, did not require this detection capability. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/huelva/guardia-civil-detecta-rotura-via-22-horas-antes-que-activara-alerta-adif/202604081344573241459.html 

In related news…

Vox insists that in the Adamuz accident there were “negligences” that “must have political and criminal consequences”: {Trans., summary}
– Ignacio Garriga {pic}, Secretary General of Vox, declared on Thursday that the Civil Guard report on the Adamuz railway accident in Cordoba confirms what most Spaniards knew and what Vox had already denounced. Speaking after a Vox meeting in Malaga, he highlighted a series of negligences by the Spanish Government that must carry both political and criminal consequences. The report reveals that track 22 was broken almost 22 hours before the Iryo train derailed and collided with an Alvia service on 18 January, killing 46 people and injuring over 120.
– Garriga stated that Vox had joined the legal case and would work to hold those responsible to account, including failures in safety protocols and track maintenance. He accused the PSOE of prioritising personal spending over essential rail upkeep and vowed that the party must face the consequences for the deaths caused by successive lapses in diligence. Vox remains committed to pursuing justice for the victims and their families. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-vox-incide-accidente-adamuz-hubo-negligencias-tienen-tener-consecuencias-politicas-penales-20260409134902.html 

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The government plans to approve the mass regularization of immigrants next Tuesday– Then come the court challenges: {Trans., summary}
– The Spanish Government’s reform of the Aliens Regulation for the mass regularisation of more than 500,000 immigrants is now ready for approval. According to Demócrata, the Royal Decree has already cleared the General Commission of Secretaries of State and Under Secretaries. The next step is formal approval by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday 14 April.
– This measure has been made possible by an agreement between Podemos and the Government, allowing the Executive to proceed by royal decree without requiring passage through the lower house of Parliament. It follows the model of the 2005 regularisation carried out under José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
– The aim is to provide a legal pathway for thousands of immigrants currently residing in Spain without authorisation by reducing the standard requirements of the immigration system, particularly for initial access to a residence permit.
– Key requirements, based on the draft text released for public consultation by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration in January, include physical presence in Spain before 31 December 2025, proof of at least five months of effective residence at the time of application, and no relevant criminal record. Notably, no prior work contract will be required for the initial regularisation, marking a significant departure from ordinary procedures and proving one of the most debated elements of the plan.
– Interestingly, Ukrainian refugees holding temporary protection status do not qualify for Spain’s mass regularisation programme.
– Opposition parties have already announced or initiated actions against it.
– Vox has stated it will appeal the decree directly to the Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo), arguing it constitutes an abusive use of the royal decree mechanism and bypasses proper parliamentary procedure.
– Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP president of the Madrid region) has confirmed she will challenge the measure in court, citing the expected collapse of public services (health, education, housing) in regions that receive large numbers of newly regularised migrants.
– The Popular Party (PP) has strongly opposed the plan in Parliament and is expected to support or join legal actions, viewing it as an irregular “decretazo” (abuse of decree power).
Sources, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/gobierno-preve-aprobar-regularizacion-masiva-inmigrantes-proximo-martes_2026040969d78cc39e87c91dbfee562d.html & https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2026/01/27/697887f7e85ece90778b45b5.html & https://elpais.com/espana/madrid/2026-04-09/ayuso-recurrira-la-regularizacion-de-inmigrantes-de-pedro-sanchez-por-un-supuesto-colapso-de-los-servicios-publicos.html & https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-04-07/el-gobierno-excluye-a-los-refugiados-ucranianos-de-la-regularizacion-masiva-no-esta-pensada-para-todos-7384664/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The water supply in ten municipalities in Malaga is in critical condition due to nitrate levels: {Trans., summary}
– Ten municipalities in the province of Malaga face critical nitrate contamination in their drinking water, according to a Greenpeace map based on the latest SINAC data from the Ministry of Health. The organisation blames intensive agriculture using synthetic fertilisers and intensive livestock farming.
– Nine towns show red-level contamination with nitrate levels between 30 and 50 mg/l: Fuente de Piedra, Cuevas Bajas, Villanueva de Tapia, Archidona, Algarrobo, Benamargosa, Sierra de Yeguas, Alhaurin el Grande and Alora.
– Humilladero reaches black level, exceeding the legal limit of 50 mg/l, meaning tap water was undrinkable at times in 2024.
– Greenpeace calls the 50 mg/l European limit obsolete and urges it be lowered to 6 mg/l.
– Many other areas remain at safe green levels and outnumber the affected zones, including Malaga capital, Rincon de la Victoria, Torrox, El Borge, Macharaviaya, Fuengirola, Ojen, Istan, Estepona, Jubrique, Benarraba, Gaucin, Casarabonela and Carratraca.
– Nitrates, colourless and tasteless nutrients (NO3-), pollute water mainly through fertiliser overuse and animal waste. In excess they harm ecosystems by impairing self-purification in rivers and wetlands, delay recovery in groundwater, and disrupt marine environments, posing risks to biodiversity and human health. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/agua-municipios-malaga-estado-critico-niveles-nitratos_0_2006444711.html 

MALAGA CITY

The Lyons gang falls, the Scottish network linked to a shooting death in Fuengirola: {Trans., summary}
– The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled the structure based in Spain, specifically in Málaga, of the notorious ‘Lyons Clan,’ one of the most violent criminal organizations to emerge in Scotland in recent decades, dedicated to all kinds of violent crimes, especially drug trafficking and money laundering. According to a statement released Thursday by the Civil Guard’s General Directorate, Operation Armorum resulted in the arrest of 14 people in Scotland, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Spain, where seven people were arrested in Málaga . Most of those arrested are British nationals, although some are also Spanish.
– Among the 14 arrested is Steve Lyons, 45, the leader of this criminal group, detained this Wednesday in the Netherlands after being extradited from Indonesia, pursuant to a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spanish authorities. His wife, Amanda Lyons, was also arrested. In addition, the operations carried out in Spain last week resulted in 18 searches, all on the Costa del Sol except for one in Barcelona, ​​in which electronic devices, large amounts of cash, company documents, high-end watches, and cryptocurrencies were seized. The investigation, conducted over three years by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard, was carried out in close collaboration with Police Scotland and coordinated by Eurojust. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/cae-clan-lyons-red-escocesa-malaga_0_2006444939.html 

NERJA

The Nerja Museum commemorates International Roma Day with a conference and a show about the legacy of the bulería: {Trans., summary}
– To mark the fifth International Roma Day in the municipality, Nerja is preparing to pay tribute to one of the most deeply rooted cultural identities in our region. Next Saturday, April 11th , at 7:00 pm , the Nerja Museum will host a conference entitled “The Roma Legacy in Flamenco: The Bulería as a Cultural Symbol.”
– This proposal aims to delve deeper into the history and evolution of flamenco , analyzing how the Roma people have been fundamental in shaping flamenco identity. The presentation will be given by Belén Heredia and Gonzalo Peña, who will offer an informative overview to understand the bulería not only as a flamenco style, but also as a true symbol of resistance and cultural cohesion .
– Unlike a traditional conference, this event aims for total audience immersion through live artistic performance. To illustrate the essential role of the Roma community, the talk will be accompanied by a stellar cast: the singing of Alfonso Carpio, the guitar playing of Alejandro Estrada, and the powerful dance of Marina Aranda. In this way, attendees will be able to enjoy a practical demonstration where theory and passion come together to explain the rhythmic complexity and the feeling that surrounds the bulería.
– The organizers remind everyone that access to the event is free and open to the public until the Museum reaches capacity , so those interested are advised to arrive early to secure their place at this unmissable event for flamenco culture and art. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/el-museo-de-nerja-conmemora-el-dia-internacional-del-pueblo-gitano-con-una-conferencia-y-un-espectaculo-sobre-el-legado-de-la-buleria/ 

TORROX

They demand the expansion of the Torrox wastewater treatment plant in response to urban growth and the PP’s “inaction”: {Trans.}
– The Socialist Municipal Group of Torrox will bring to the next Plenary Session a proposal to urgently promote the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant (EDAR-IARA), given the strong urban growth in areas such as Cerro Lago, Calaceite or Peñoncillo. The Socialist spokesperson, Mari Nieves Ramírez , and councilor Isidro González warn that the current infrastructure, designed for a smaller population, is under increasing pressure that could lead to capacity problems and environmental risks if no action is taken in advance.
– Both officials criticized the “inaction” of the PP governing team and Mayor Óscar Medina. “Torrox is growing without any reinforcement of basic infrastructure, while the local government is more focused on confrontation than on solving real problems,” Ramírez stated. Given this situation, the Socialists propose urging Axaragua to conduct an urgent study on the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant, demanding that the Andalusian Regional Government get involved in financing the expansion, and requiring urban development sectors to comply with their infrastructure obligations. “It is about ensuring orderly and sustainable growth , something that the current government team is not doing,” González concluded.
Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/exigen-ampliar-la-depuradora-ante-el-crecimiento-urbanistico-y-la-inaccion-del-pp/

ALMUÑÉCAR

A woman from Almuñécar was seriously injured after an assault in the entrance of her home: {Trans.}
– An elderly woman, a well-known resident of the La Carrera neighborhood, is recovering after suffering a violent attack last night, Tuesday. The incident occurred between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m., as the victim was returning home.
– The victim’s family filed a formal complaint this afternoon after the woman was discharged from the hospital, where she was treated for cranial and facial fractures. Progress in identifying the alleged assailant was made possible thanks to the building’s security cameras. The Civil Guard now has a memory card containing recordings from both the building entrance and the elevator, the exact location where the violent attack took place.
– Thanks to the analysis of these images, officers arrived shortly afterward at the apartment building where the suspect lives. According to sources close to the family and neighbors, the alleged assailant is known in the area for having a long criminal record and numerous prior complaints. There is concern in the neighborhood, as the individual has been arrested on previous occasions but released after brief stays in mental health facilities.
– “We know who he is and that he has many previous complaints against him, but after spending a few days in specialized centers, he is released again ,” the victim’s family laments. After receiving 14 stitches to her head and being treated for a broken nose and tear duct, the woman is now at home. Despite being discharged from the hospital, the psychological impact and the severity of her head injuries will require constant monitoring and regular medical checkups. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/una-vecina-de-almunecar-herida-de-gravedad-tras-un-asalto-en-el-portal-de-su-vivienda/

SALOBREÑA

Salobreña hosts the 1st Vespa Motorcycle Rally: {Trans., summary}
– Salobreña will celebrate the first Vespa motorcycle gathering in the municipality next Sunday, April 26th, an event that will bring together around 130 motorcycles and is organized by the Salobreña Vespa Club.
– The program of activities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the opening ceremony and registration of participants in Plaza Juan Carlos I. Later, at 10:30 a.m., the route will depart from Salobreña Town Hall and will pass through various emblematic locations in the municipality. The itinerary will continue towards the beach, and from there, participants will embark on a tour along the Costa Tropical before returning to Salobreña around 12:30 or 1:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they will go to the old town, where they will visit Salobreña Castle on a guided tour that will allow them to learn about the historical and cultural significance of the citadel.
– Following the cultural visit, the motorcycles will be on display along the seafront promenade, in a designated area where residents and visitors can admire the aesthetics and unique character of these classic vehicles. The day will conclude with a communal lunch for participants at a beach bar. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/salobrena-acoge-la-i-concentracion-de-motos-vespa/

MIDDLE EAST

Iran publishes a map of the Strait of Hormuz showing the explosive mines it has placed there– The Revolutionary Guard is asking commercial vessels to avoid the main channel due to the deployment of underwater explosives: {Trans., summary}
– The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has called on commercial vessels to avoid the main channel of the Strait of Hormuz owing to the deployment of underwater explosives. Iranian authorities have released a map via local media showing alternative routes and warning of explosive sea mines supposedly laid after United States and Israeli strikes on Iran.
– The Guard urges ships to use new corridors to ensure maritime safety and avoid risk zones. Vessels entering from the Sea of Oman must pass north of Larak Island into the Persian Gulf, while outbound ships must navigate south of the island. More than 800 vessels are reported stranded or waiting on both sides, according to Lloyd’s List. Navigation remains largely suspended following fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon, with only two non-tanker vessels passing yesterday. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/internacional/iran-publica-mapa-ormuz-minas-explosivas-que-colocado-estrecho_2026040969d77bb09e87c91dbfee3d00.html 

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Israel orders another urgent evacuation of Beirut suburbs as bombing continues in Lebanon: {Trans.}
– The Israeli Army has ordered this Thursday the urgent evacuation of a large part of the suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, in the face of imminent attacks by its Air Force, which it will carry out despite the ceasefire agreed with Iran, it has announced.
– “The Defense Army continues its operations and attacks against military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist group in various areas of the southern suburbs (of Beirut)”, the Arabic-language spokesman for the Israeli Army, Avichay Adraee, warned in a statement. The list of neighborhoods to be evacuated includes Haret Hreik, Gubeiri, Lilaki, Hadath, Borj El Brajne and Tawhida Al Ghadir, but also the areas of Chiyah and Janah, which until now were not usually part of Israeli military advisories.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/internacional/guerra-iran-ultima-hora-ataque-eeuu-e-israel-directo_6_13128804_1121549.html 

GASTRONOMIA

The ‘Malaga Goat Festival’ at one of Malaga’s most historic steakhouses- at Asador Don Joaquín from April 13th to 30th: {Trans., summary}
– Asador Don Joaquin in Malaga celebrates its twenty-first Malaga Kid Goat Festival from 13 to 30 April, showcasing the iconic Malaga kid goat (chivo malagueño) as a tender, territorial product deeply tied to the province’s culinary tradition, landscape and local producers. In collaboration with Sabor a Malaga and Caprisur, the event welcomes renowned chefs including Paco Garcia (El Lago), Mauricio Giovannini (Messina), Miguel Palma (La Taberna de Mike Palmer), Diego del Rio (Boho Club) and Nicolas Somoza (Lena Marbella). Each chef presents their unique interpretation of the juicy, tender suckling goat meat through innovative techniques and preparations that explore its distinctive flavour and texture.
– The restaurant’s signature offering features quarters of Malaga kid goat slow-roasted for hours in a traditional clay wood-fired oven with oak firewood in the purest Castilian style, alongside special creations such as chivo al ajillo with golden garlic, asadurilla de chivo and other chef-driven dishes. Juan and Francisco Javier Gomez preside over the embers, emphasising origin, traceability and authenticity while reinforcing the connection between Malaga cuisine, primary producers and territory.
– Location: Carretera de Álora – Pizarra (A-7077), Km 2.5, 29560 Pizarra (Málaga). It sits roadside on the A-7077, between the towns of Pizarra and Álora, with easy access from Malaga capital (approximately 20–25 minutes by car). The restaurant offers ample free parking and enjoys a rural setting surrounded by nature.
Phone: +34 952 48 46 94
Website: https://asadordonjoaquin.es/
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/jornadas-chivo-malagueno-asadores-historia-malaga-asador-don-joaquin_0_2006419510.html 

 

HEALTH

Mammogate Update– Amama affirms that Anabel’s is the first of a cascade of lawsuits that will be presented in court as the deadlines for claims to compensate those affected approach expiration: {Trans., summary}
– Victims of failures in Andalusia’s breast cancer early detection programme are to file individual administrative lawsuits against the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) one by one in the courts of Seville. Ángela Claverol, president of Amama, announced on Tuesday that no other path remains but to sue the Regional Government after months of absolute silence on their claims for damages.
– Anabel, the first woman to claim compensation, for a year long delay in diagnosis, will open the judicial route with a lawsuit to be filed in the coming days. Around 160 patrimonial claims (for compensation, “indemnización”), have already been submitted to the SAS with no response, and between 50 and 60 more are pending registration. Many will expire at the end of April and beginning of May, triggering successive individual lawsuits as deadlines pass.
– Amama stresses that each case is different and that Anabel’s will serve as reference. The association laments that the Regional Government is forcing the women into long and costly court proceedings despite having acknowledged the error. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/anabel-abre-via-judicial-junta-andalucia-fallos-cribados-cancer-obligan-juicio_1_13122942.html

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Ireland is rising up: Their anger is directed at the ruling class which has made it quite plain the ambition is to replace the Irish as the native population. Ireland is now the canary in the genocide coal mine. X Link

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Bowie: Live on the Loch – David Bowie’s original band members unite in Scotland for 10th anniversary show for Save the Children:
– Reuniting Bowie’s historic Glastonbury Band: Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell (Plus Special Guests to be Announced) – Plus, Regent Sounds Presents: Earl Slick’s Rock n Roll Auction.
– To mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest artists who ever lived, the spirit of David Bowie will return to the Scottish shores he loved so deeply for one weekend only. On 7 and 8 November 2026, Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond will host Bowie: Live on the Loch, a two-day charity celebration in aid of Save the Children. Featuring an extraordinary reunion of Bowie’s original band members across two evenings of live performance, rare never-before-seen film footage, an extensive photography exhibition and a world-class dining experience, culminating in a spectacular charity guitar auction and a globally live streamed concert.
– The weekend will serve as a powerful continuation of Bowie’s philanthropic legacy and his profound connection to Scotland. He had many seminal moments in the country: from the birth of his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, to his legendary 1997 performance at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. The event will coincide with the 60th anniversary of Bowie’s first show in Scotland on 3rd April 1965 at the Palais in Dundee as David Bowie & The Buzz, supporting Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. Full article: https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/04/09/news-bowie-live-on-the-lock… 

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