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Free theatrical tour in Vélez-Málaga will unite heritage, history and literature around Zambrano and Cervantes on Wed, April 22nd:
The departure will take place from the Plaza de Las Carmelitas at 10:30 a.m. and will stop at emblematic spaces such as the Palace of the Marquis of Beniel and the Cervantes House.
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First International Guitar Festival of Nerja:
The event will be held from April 23 to 25 with concerts dedicated to flamenco and classical guitar.
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, Calle Granada 45, 29780 Nerja. 8pm each night.
– The renowned flamenco guitarist Daniel Casares will open the first edition of the Villa de Nerja Guitar Festival next Thursday, April 23.
– On Friday the 24th, renowned Italian classical guitarist Antonio Molfetta will perform. The program consists entirely of Spanish music, featuring pieces by F. Tárrega, J. Turina, I. Albéniz, and J. Rodrigo.
– Saturday the 25th, with the Umbria Ensemble. The trio, comprised of Luca Ranieri on viola, Cecilia Berioli on cello, and Javier García Moreno on guitar, offers this exquisite program of complex works imbued with the soul of popular musical tradition.
Info & tix: https://www.giglon.com/todos?city=Nerja
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Benalmádena- St George’s Day event: Thurs, 23 April
The ‘Cool Britannia’ festivities will take place in Plaza de la Mezquita in Arroyo de la Miel from 12 noon to 8pm and offers a variety of live music and entertainment performed by some of the Costa’s favourites. These include The Landstrikers, Gordon Williams, Jai Northover, Wayne Ward and Alarna Love, among others.
Visitors are urged to participate in fancy dress, or at least in their patron’s colours, while the square will be decked out in typical English flavour. The afternoon will offer plenty of English-style food and drink, and also attractions to keep children occupied.
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Almuñécar will host the “Sexi Storm – Adrenaline Race” obstacle course on Sunday, April 26th in El Mediterráneo Park:
– A test of endurance and resilience on a 6-kilometer course with more than 40 obstacles in the heart of nature.
– The competition already has 500 registered participants from across Andalusia and will take place throughout Sunday morning, with the start and finish lines located in the parking area and surrounding area of the municipal BMX track in Taramay. The approximately 6-kilometer course will run through various sections of El Mediterráneo Park and adjacent areas of the municipality.
– Participants will face more than 40 obstacles, designed to test their physical and mental endurance, strategy, strength, and teamwork. These include suspension challenges (such as monkey bars and rings), walls, crawls, jumps, crawls under structures, carrying loads (tires or drums), and final sections with mud obstacles, trenches, and advanced suspension zones.
– Registration will remain open until Wednesday, April 22nd at 11:55 PM, and can be completed via the following link: https://adrenalinerace.es/sexy-storm/ . The organizers also announce that a promotional code, ALMUNECAR, has been enabled, which will allow participants to receive a €10 discount on registration.
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Fuengirola International Fair of Countries 2026:
Wednesday, April 29th to Sunday, May 3rd, at the Fuengirola fairgrounds
– The fair will open each day at 12:00 PM and run until 2:00 AM , with the music stopping at 1:30 AM.
– Friday, May 1st, will be, as usual, one of the most anticipated days thanks to the grand opening parade. Starting at 11:30 a.m., representatives from 33 participating countries will parade through the town’s streets in a vibrant procession that will begin in Plaza de España and end at the fairgrounds. The route will include key avenues such as Condes de San Isidro and Matías Sáenz de Tejada, a route that each year draws thousands of people attracted by the colorful traditional costumes and live music. Full info & programme in English: https://www.fipfuengirola.com/en/fip2026.htm
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Nerja will celebrate its 12th Tapas Route from May 2nd to 13th:
– 16 participating establishments. Tapa & cana, €3.50
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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00.
Info tel. 952 543 334 Website: www.lux-mundi.org
*** April & May events***
The Centre will be closed May 1st for Public Holiday
– Monday – Monday Club. Please contact the Centre. 11.30.
– Wednesday– Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 – 13.00.
– Shop Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 – 13.00.
– Thursday – NA English 19.00 to 20.30.
– Friday – Conversation group 10.00 – 11.00.
– Friday – Coffee Morning 10.00- 13.00.
– Friday 24th April – Special Spring Coffee Morning with Surprises 11.00 – 13.00.
-Tuesday 5th and 19th May – Axarquia Business Networking group 07.30 to 09.00 also on 12th May 18:00.
– Wednesday 6th May – Axarquia Business Networking Open Evening. 18.00 to 20.00.
– Monday 11th May – Monthly Lunch. 1.30 for 14.00.
– Friday 29th May – Taizé Prayer for Unity at St Andrés Church Torre del Mar. Time 19.00 after the Mass.
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SPAIN
The popular prosecution requests 24 years in prison for Begoña Gómez and for Sánchez and Bolaños to testify at the trial: {Trans., summary}
– A unified popular prosecution led by the association Hazte Oir has requested a total of 24 years in prison for Begona Gomez, the wife of the Prime Minister. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado recently charged her with alleged offences of influence peddling, business corruption, misappropriation and misuse of public funds. Once the remaining procedures are added, the case will move to trial.
– The prosecution’s document outlines penalties for three counts of influence peddling, a continued offence of business corruption, continued misuse of public funds and misappropriation, together with long periods of disqualification and financial penalties. Her adviser, Cristina Alvarez, faces a request for 22 years in prison for acting as a necessary collaborator, along with bans on public contracts and subsidies. Juan Carlos Barrabes, linked to Gomez’s academic work, faces seven years. The prosecution also calls more than one hundred witnesses, including Pedro Sanchez and several prominent figures. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/2026-04-20/hazte-oir-pide-24-anos-de-carcel-para-begona-gomez-y-que-sanchez-testifique-en-el-juicio-7391277/
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Sánchez’s decree collapses Madrid’s social services- from 1,500 to 5,500 daily appointments due to mass regularization: {Trans., summary}
– The Madrid City Council has reported a sharp rise in requests for all social service appointments following the start of the extraordinary regularisation process approved by the national government. According to the councillor for Social Policies, Family and Equality, Jose Fernandez, daily requests increased from 1,500 to 5,500 within a week. He linked this surge to the new decree and criticised the lack of coordination with regional governments and local councils, which must manage part of the workload.
– The council will issue vulnerability certificates only when there is a prior social intervention or an established record. People without a history may request appointments but might not receive the certificate after assessment. Fernandez warned that the increased demand could affect essential services such as teleassistance, home help and school absenteeism control. He also questioned aspects of the decree, raised concerns about insufficient documentation and suggested it could create a call effect on migration. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/madrid/2026-04-20/el-decretazo-de-sanchez-colapsa-los-servicios-sociales-de-madrid-de-1-500-a-5-500-citas-por-la-regularizacion-masiva-7391345/
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A government order forces prisons to facilitate the regularization of more than 15,000 foreign inmates– but how will they pass the criminal background check?: {Trans., summary}
– The Government has issued an internal instruction requiring prisons to identify foreign inmates who may qualify for the extraordinary regularisation created by Royal Decree 316/2026. Prisons must now act as administrative intermediaries, locating eligible inmates, informing them of the process and coordinating with immigration offices. This represents a major operational shift, since applications were previously handled almost entirely by the individuals concerned.
– The instruction argues that without regularisation, many inmates would become irregular upon release, complicating reintegration and increasing the risk of reoffending. {In most countries undocumented migrants who commit crimes and serve prison time are sent back home, not released back into the local society as undocumented ex-cons. What kind of suicidal socialists are running the Spanish prison system? -Ed.}
– The Government states that the new regularization process applies to prisoners if they meet requirements for residence, documentation and social ties. This creates a clear conflict, since inmates cannot pass a standard criminal background check. The instruction implies that the extraordinary mechanism overrides this barrier, allowing administrative eligibility despite ongoing sentences.
– More than 30 percent of Spain’s prison population is foreign, over 15,000 people, mainly from Morocco and Algeria, with others from Latin America, Eastern Europe and sub Saharan Africa. A significant number may qualify if background checks are waived.
– The measure has caused discontent among prison staff. The union TAMPM criticises the speed of measures benefiting inmates while staff demands remain unanswered. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/orden-gobierno-fuerza-prisiones-facilitar-regularizacion-mas-15000-reclusos-extranjeros_2026042069e649f3f106942d528c2a92.html
NERJA
Nerja urges the Ministry for Ecological Transition to urgently restore the Antonio Mercero seafront promenade in Burriana: {Trans., summary}
– The Governing Board of Nerja has approved urging the General Directorate of Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea, under the Ministry for Ecological Transition of the Government of Spain, to urgently restore the affected section of the Antonio Mercero promenade on Burriana beach, which was seriously damaged after the storms.
– The damage has resulted in the disappearance of part of the promenade in its western section, disrupting pedestrian traffic and significantly impacting public use of the space. Furthermore, the damage has led to the loss of essential infrastructure such as street lighting and other service facilities, compromising safety and accessibility. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-insta-al-ministerio-para-la-transicion-ecologica-a-la-restitucion-urgente-del-paseo-maritimo-antonio-mercero-en-burriana/
FRIGILIANA
UPDATE- Frigiliana presents a wide-ranging cultural, sporting and charitable program for the months of April and May: {Trans.}
– The Frigiliana Town Council has prepared a full calendar of cultural, sporting and solidarity activities that will take place during the coming weeks, with proposals aimed at all audiences.
– The program kicks off with the celebration of Book Day, which will feature the presentation of the book “Your Name is Mine” by historian Antonio Manuel, in an event that will highlight culture and literature.
– During the month of May, Frigiliana will host numerous important events:
*The festive celebration of Pedal Day will take place on May 1st. This will be followed by Sugarcane Honey Day on May 2nd, and then the Day of the Crosses on May 3rd.
*Continuing with the cultural activities, the Taha Association of Frigiliana will organize the Heritage Days on May 8, 22 and 29.
*The Solidarity Spring Festival will be held on May 9th to benefit “For Nahel’s Smile”. The Andalusian Youth Futsal Club Championship will also take place on May 8th and 9th.
*The Olympia Bodybuilding Competition will take place on May 16th, while a friendly match between Unicaja basketball veterans and the Axarquia veterans’ team will be held on May 23rd. Similarly, a charity walk to benefit the Spanish Association Against Cancer will be held on May 24th.
– The Frigiliana Town Council invites residents and visitors to participate in this varied program, which combines tradition, culture, sport and solidarity, consolidating the municipality as a benchmark in the organization of events in the region. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/frigiliana-presenta-una-amplia-programacion-cultural-deportiva-y-solidaria-para-los-meses-de-abril-y-mayo/
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
The Vélez-Málaga City Council completes the water supply works in El Trapiche: {Trans., summary}
– The Vélez-Málaga City Council has officially accepted the completed water supply works in El Trapiche, culminating a project “that puts an end to more than half a century without a public water supply in this community,” explained a spokesperson from the council.
– From now on, the period is open for residents to request registration for the supply, a process that has already begun and whose applications are being handled as they are registered, thus allowing families to begin to benefit from a stable, regulated and guaranteed service. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-velez-malaga-culmina-las-obras-de-abastecimiento-en-el-trapiche/
IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN
The PP will present motions in all its municipalities against immigration regularization: {Trans., summary}
– Miguel Tellado {pic} of the PP announced that the party will introduce motions in councils across Spain to stop the recently approved plan to regularise immigrants. He argued that the measure has created disorder, claiming that municipal offices are overwhelmed and that the government has acted irresponsibly. Tellado added that mayors will send written demands to regional government delegates seeking explanations for the situation, which he described as senseless and damaging for local administrations.
– Earlier the same day, minister Elma Saiz stated in a TVE interview that some councils were placing obstacles in the way of the process. She stressed that these barriers do not hinder the national government but instead affect immigrants who are relying on the procedure and hoping for a resolution. Saiz insisted that such actions are unacceptable and called for cooperation from local authorities to ensure the measure can function properly. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/presentara-mociones-todos-sus-ayuntamientos-regularizacion-migratoria_2026042069e61316f106942d528be3a7.html
EUROPE
Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria’s election:
– Bulgarian former president Rumen Radev {pic}, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, has won an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could spell an end to the country’s half-decade of political uncertainty but also potentially push the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow.
– His Progressive Bulgaria grouping secured 44.7 percent, after 91.7 percent of the ballots were counted, putting him on course to gain some 130 seats in the 240-seat parliament. The party’s sweeping victory suggests it could rule alone, but he has not ruled out a coalition with a pro-European group or a smaller party. It marks the first outright parliamentary majority for a single formation in Bulgaria since 1997 when a centre-right, pro-European grouping won. Full article: https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20260420-bulgaria-kremlin-friendly-ex-president-rumen-radev-wins-sweeping-election-victory
WORLD
Commie Cartel to the rescue– Spain, Brazil, Mexico vow to boost Cuba aid amid US threats:
– Spain, Brazil and Mexico have pledged to boost aid efforts for Cuba to ease a humanitarian crisis they say is the result of a US blockade against the Caribbean island nation. In a joint statement late on Saturday, the three nations also called for dialogue and urged against any military intervention in Cuba, adding that the Cuban people must determine their own future. The statement came after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez {pic} hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Mexico’s President Claudia Scheinbaum in Barcelona for a gathering of leftist leaders. South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, were also in attendance, among others.
– US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to invade Cuba and has imposed an oil blockade on the Caribbean island. Since launching a war against Iran on February 28, Trump also floated the idea of “taking” Cuba, which has also suffered massive nationwide blackouts as a result of the US blockade. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-brazil-mexico-vow-to-boost-cuba-aid-amid-us-threats/a-76845646
SPORTS
Tennis News- Nick Kyrgios confirms Halle participation:
– Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, who has not played a competitive singles match since January, has added the Halle tournament to his European grasscourt schedule as he aims for a possible wild card entry to Wimbledon.
– Monday’s announcement by Halle’s organisers comes after Kyrgios was given a wild card to compete in another German grasscourt tournament – Stuttgart’s Boss Open – which runs a week before Halle from June 8-14.
– Kyrgios, 30, has struggled for years with a series of wrist and knee injuries but remains a major crowd-puller, despite not having a singles ranking at present.
– Halle is a traditional key warm-up event for Wimbledon, and Kyrgios’s participation there and at Stuttgart could boost his chances of a wild card for the grasscourt grand slam. Full article: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9229044/kyrgioss-late-bid-for-wimbledon-return/
GASTRONOMIA
The ‘foodie’ agenda of the week- Michelin star dinner and pipeo: {Trans., summary}
– The week begins with the eighth edition of Chefs for Children, a charity event at the Anantara Villa Padierna hotel in Benahavis, where Michelin starred chefs from Malaga will cook a gala dinner in aid of the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases. Guests will enjoy dishes such as tuna tartare, Wagyu fricando, sea bass with parsnip and recipes, while earlier in the day chefs run workshops for children to show that healthy eating is fun.
– On Wednesday 22, the Victoria brewery hosts Duo de Diez, with chefs Mariano Rodriguez and Yareima Delgado preparing Russian salad and a special sandwich paired with two Victoria beers.
– On Thursday 23, Restaurant Bendito in Malaga offers a four hands Latin Flavours dinner, blending European technique with Latin American traditions. The week also includes the Sabor a Malaga fair in Benalmadena, Pipeo Day in Casarabonela {pic} and Wagyu and Angus days at Asador Inaki. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/agenda-foodie-semana-cena-estrellas-pipeo-20260418115807-nt_amp.html
TECH
How to disable unwanted AI features on a Samsung Galaxy:
– AI is being pushed everywhere these days and it’s become overwhelming. Every platform seems to have new baked-in AI tools offering different levels of usefulness. Some, like photo editing tools, seem genuinely useful, but I don’t need pointless AI writing tools or Gemini invading my Google Docs and other apps.
– That’s why I choose which AI tools I want on my Samsung Galaxy phone and discard the ones I don’t need. It isn’t easy as many are integrated into the system and can affect the functionality of other apps. I think it’s still worth it for my peace of mind. Here’s how I remove unwanted AI features from my Samsung Galaxy. Full article: https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-i-disable-unwanted-ai-features-on-my-galaxy/
SPACE
What’s the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?:
– The Lyrid meteor shower is nearing peak activity! Here’s the best time to hunt for shooting stars as well as a guide on where to find them in the spring sky so you can maximize your chances of spotting these fast-moving meteors.
– The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak in the early hours of April 22, 2026. Fortunately, the moon won’t interfere with this year’s display, setting after midnight and leaving dark skies for peak viewing!
– The average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour. Some years, the Lyrid meteor shower intensifies and can produce up to 100 meteors per hour in what’s called an “outburst,” but it is difficult to predict exactly when that will happen.
– The radiant — the point from which the meteors appear to originate — will be high in the evening sky in the constellation Lyra to the northeast of Vega, one of the brightest stars visible in the night sky this time of year. Don’t look directly toward the radiant, though, because you might miss the meteors with the longest tails. You don’t need any kind of special equipment to see the meteors; just look up at the dark sky, be patient and enjoy the show. See full viewing guide here: https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2026-guide
NATURE
Bluebells blossom in Belgium, Britain:
– When the bluebells bloom, shady garden areas and woodlands in places like England and Belgium are transformed into luminous carpets of flowers. See 8 image photo gallery here: https://www.dw.com/en/bluebells-blossom-in-belgium-britain/g-76793859
CULTURAL REVOLUTION
The Andalusian Regional Government officially recognizes the 323,000 single-parent families in Andalusia: {Trans., summary}
– In Andalusia, there are approximately 323,000 households of this type (811,006 people), according to the latest Household Budget Survey from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia, corresponding to 2024. This represents 9.5% of all Andalusian households and 20.1% of all households with children. The majority of these households are headed by a single mother.
– The approved text defines a single-parent family as one formed by a single parent with one or more dependent children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, custody for adoption purposes, or foster care) who are under 26 years of age, live in the same household, and are financially dependent on that parent. However, it also considers other exceptional situations, such as when the father or mother has sole custody and does not receive child support; when the parent with dependent children has suffered abandonment (as established by the Penal Code); victims of gender-based violence by the other parent; and in cases of forced temporary absence of one of the parents, preventing them from fulfilling their family responsibilities for a minimum period of one year. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/junta-reconoce-oficialmente-las-323-000-familias-monoparentales-andalucia_6958719_0.html
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Daily Mail UK- Daily Sudoku: Click Here
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
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)
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How to check your town’s holiday calendar for 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/
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/home
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 Worldwide Newspaper Frontpages 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/
DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://torrox-computer-pc-repair-service-by-doctorlaptop.webnode.page/
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