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PHOENIX CLUB
Phoenix Club: The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
*Trips/Events*
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
June
2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp
24th – Trip to Estepona on Market day and a visit to the Orchid House. Price €25. Entry to the Orchid House is 3€ pp not included. Opening hours are 10.00 to 13.30 hrs and 15.00 to 18.00 hrs
July
– 3rd – Visit the Victoria Brewery AM, Car Museum PM
Lunch not included. Price 32€pp includes entry to both Museums
– 17th – A visit to the Zoo in Castellar, Cadiz Province. Price €52 and includes a Guide at a cost of €22 pp.
This rescue center is a private initiative that has been operating since 1998 and opened to the public in 2002 and founded to help animals seized by the authorities.
For information call Gail on 626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
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Rincón de la Victoria will hold a guitar festival in homage to master luthier Joaquín García: Tuesday, 12 May
The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana and will have free admission until capacity is reached.
The event will bring together renowned national and international guitarists such as José Luis Lastre, Damián Ratto, Saturno Santana, Luis Soria and Óscar Casares , who will perform different pieces using guitars built by Joaquín García, known for their acoustic quality and sound precision.
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Periana San Isidro 2026: 14-17 May.
Info & full programme: FB Link
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Nerja’s Romería de San Isidro 2026: Fri, 15 May
– The City Council will provide a special bus service with routes between Nerja and the Cave site, operating from 12:00 to 23:30 .
– At 12:00 noon the pilgrimage will begin from the Balcón de Europa to the Nerja Cave grounds, accompanied by pipers and drummers, horses, oxen, floats and numerous pilgrims dressed in traditional costumes.
– Upon arrival at the Nerja Caves, Christian David Callejón’s dance group will welcome the procession and pay homage to Saint Isidore with traditional dances before the image of the patron saint of farmers is placed in its hermitage. The grounds will feature various areas for all attendees to enjoy, including a youth zone, a traditional zone, and an equestrian zone, as well as musical performances and a festive atmosphere throughout the day.
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Alhaurín el Grande- San Isidro 2026: Fri, 15 May
The programme includes a market selling gastronomic and artisan products, live cooking demonstrations, the annual garden produce competition with its corresponding prize-giving ceremony, dance performances by students from the Pepa Manzanares academy and live music supplied by the group Son y Compás. In addition, there will be various activities for children throughout the afternoon, as well as a food and drink stall run by the Alhaurín sports club.
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International Museum Day: Monday, 18 May
Malaga City celebrates International Museum Day with free entry to all the museums.
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Sexitanian Metal Fest: Sat, 23 May, 5pm
Parque el Majuelo, Almunecar
Headliners: Obús and Muro + 3 more bands
Info & tix (€20 adv / €25 door): https://sexitanian.com/fest-iii/
Under 18s need authorization form, download on website, at bottom of ticket purchase form.
Obús Video Link
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Posters and full program for the May 2026 Fair of Alhaurín el Grande: 27-31 May
https://rtvalhaurinelgrande.com/programa-feria-mayo-2026-alhaurin-el-grande/
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SPAIN
House prices in Spain have risen five times more than in Italy in the last decade: {Trans, summary}
– Spanish house prices have risen five times more than Italian prices over the last decade, with Spain seeing an 81% increase between 2015 and 2025 compared to just 16% in Italy, according to Eurostat data. Despite shared economic traits, their housing markets have diverged sharply. Spain’s price surge, driven by demand pressure, scarce supply, and investment in cities like Madrid, contrasts with Italy’s stable, less strained market.
– Italy benefits from demographic stagnation, ample housing in smaller towns, weaker economic growth, and policies promoting affordable renting and urban regeneration. Spain suffers from an imbalance between household formation (280,000 annually) and new construction (barely 100,000 units). In Madrid, average prices rose from €2,512 to over €5,100 per square metre by 2025, with foreign buyers accounting for 34% of transactions in the Centro district. Experts warn that no quick solutions exist, and Spain needs long-term, consensus-based housing policies. Source, Spanish: https://theobjective.com/economia/2026-05-10/precio-vivienda-espana-italia/
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The anti-corruption prosecutor crushes Sánchez with a devastating message and the European Parliament finishes him off: {Trans, summary}
– The chief anti-corruption prosecutor, Alejandro Luzon {pic}, has delivered a devastating final argument in the Masks case trial, requesting 24 years in prison for a former minister. More significantly, he warned of the normalisation of corruption by public powers that minimise scandals, discredit investigators, and attack judges and prosecutors. Though he named no names, the context pointed directly at the Government of Pedro Sánchez, which has publicly criticised the judges investigating Begoña Gómez, Sánchez’s brother, and Luzon himself.
– Separately, the European Parliament’s LIBE committee approved a report documenting Spain’s judicial deterioration, citing CGPJ politicisation, record decree-law abuse (over 120 since 2018), and worsening corruption perceptions. Crucially, the Government refused to meet the MEP delegation sent to prepare the report. This refusal places Spain alongside Hungary and Slovakia in investigative processes that precede rule-of-law sanctions. Sánchez must now defend his record before the European institutions he once invoked as his legitimacy. Source, Spanish: https://www.periodistadigital.com/politica/justicia/20260510/fiscal-anticorrupcion-machaca-sanchez-mensaje-demoledor-parlamento-europeo-le-remata-noticia-689405208229/
NERJA
Man rescued after falling from a viewpoint in Nerja: {Trans, summary}
– Firefighters have rescued a man who had accidentally fallen from a viewpoint in Nerja , according to 1-1-2, belonging to the Andalusian Emergency Agency, attached to the Ministry of Health, Presidency and Emergencies of the Junta.
– Several witnesses reported to 112 at approximately 5:15 p.m. that a man had fallen from the Mirador Bendito viewpoint onto Carabeo beach. The coordinating center then alerted the Civil Guard, the 061 Emergency Medical Center, and the Local Police. Once on site, the paramedics requested the intervention of the Provincial Consortium Firefighters as the injured person was in a difficult-to-access area.
– Firefighters rescued the victim, who had fallen approximately three meters, and carried him to the ambulance, which then transported him to the Axarquía Hospital. No further details regarding the man’s age or condition have been released. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rescatado-un-hombre-caido-por-un-mirador-en-nerja/
IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN
The Supreme Court will decide this week whether to suspend the regularization of immigrants- it will analyze up to five appeals against it: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s Supreme Court will hold a key hearing to decide whether to provisionally suspend a government decree on the extraordinary regularisation of migrants. The Administrative Disputes Chamber will analyse applications from organisations and administrations arguing the measure exceeds the legal framework and risks irreversible effects before a final ruling. Appellants include Hazte Oír, the Association for Reconciliation and Historical Truth, Liberty and Justice, Vox, and the Community of Madrid. The State Legal Service will defend the decree and oppose the suspension. Hazte Oír claims the decree structurally alters migration policy, while the Madrid government warns of a serious impact on public services without additional state funding. Vox denounces the measure as the legalisation of a migratory invasion. The Court has already requested the full administrative file to advance its judicial analysis. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/supremo-decidira-esta-semana-suspende-regularizacion-inmigrantes-analizara-cinco-recursos_202605106a004c7cdd62c3164d247afa.html
UK
Very Scary– UK’s Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit:
– British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, describing his government as a “10-year project” despite mounting calls for him to quit after his party’s drubbing in local elections earlier this week. Starmer’s Labour Party suffered the worst local election losses for a governing party in more than three decades, while the populist Reform UK party made significant gains – prompting a growing number of Labour lawmakers to call for his removal.
– A former minister in Starmer’s government, Catherine West, threatened to seek the backing of lawmakers to trigger a leadership contest unless his cabinet took steps to remove him by Monday. Under party rules, it would take 20% of the parliamentary party, or 81 lawmakers, to trigger a leadership challenge. About 30 members of parliament have so far publicly voiced opposition to his leadership.
– Asked by the Observer newspaper in an interview published on Sunday whether he would lead Labour into the next general election and serve a full second term, Starmer replied: “Yes, I will.” He added: “I’m not going to walk away from the job I was elected to do in July 2024. I’m not going to plunge the country into chaos.” If Starmer were removed in the coming weeks, Britain would end up with its seventh prime minister in the past decade. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-says-his-government-is-ten-year-project-despite-calls-quit-2026-05-10/
USA
Are they real? Trump administration unleashes 1st batch of UFO files:
– Files and videos of UFOs, apparently never before seen by the American public, were released on Friday by the administration of President Donald Trump. Called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP), the release was part of Trump’s campaign to increase transparency regarding government evidence of such reports.
– “The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place – no clearance required. While past administrations sought to discredit or dissuade the American people, President Trump is focused on providing maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files,” the White House statement confirmed.
– The files are available online at (disappointing so far, just black dots or out of focus objects): https://www.war.gov/UFO/
Full article: https://www.wnd.com/2026/05/are-they-real-trump-administration-unleashes-1st-batch/
HEALTH
“Desperate” plea from staff at the Málaga University Hospital due to the “collapse” of the Emergency Department, 45 hour waits for beds: {Trans, summary}
– Workers at the Clínico hospital have protested again over A&E overcrowding. The staff assembly, representing multiple unions, described “overwhelmed A&E, bed shortages, and no hiring” as a sustained care emergency. The hospital admits high pressure but claims all patients receive care.
– According to union data, 26 patients waited over 45 hours for a bed, six on improvised stretchers. The unions have appealed to the Health Councillor and demanded the manager’s dismissal. The assembly president said the collapse is routine, not occasional. Patients with serious conditions such as pulmonary embolism are among those affected. The unions announced a petition, calling the situation a daily image of an under-resourced, poorly managed system. They stated that patients deserve safe care, professionals deserve proper resources, and citizens deserve accountability. Professionals blame insufficient beds for both scheduled surgeries and A&E admissions, creating a bottleneck. Over a year ago, the Medical Union warned of shortages and criticised patchwork solutions. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/llamamiento-desesperado-personal-clinico-malaga-colapso-urgencias_0_2006699826.html
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Another report of delays– that elderly and terminally ill patients wait “more than 24 hours” for a bed at the University Hospital of Malaga: {Trans, summary}
– Second public complaint in a couple of days from Clínico workers over A&E overcrowding. On Thursday, staff issued a “desperate appeal” regarding the “collapse” caused by a lack of beds and professionals. This Friday, the staff assembly has again released a statement informing that the hospital – not during flu season, when demand is higher, nor summer, when a third of the workforce is on holiday – is at its “limit”.
– According to the body representing the entire workforce, “there are terminally ill patients waiting more than 24 hours on a stretcher, patients with sepsis in the corridors, and elderly people spending entire nights without an available bed”. Some patients face waits of up to “65 hours”. The hospital admits – as it did the previous day – that “high care pressure” is occurring, but assures that all patients receive the care they need.
– Therefore, the staff assembly insisted this Friday that this is not an occasional demand but a “structural crisis” and a “permanent blockage”. According to this body, formed by the six unions represented at Clínico, “the hospital operates at its occupancy limit while dozens of patients remain held for hours – even days – in areas never designed for hospitalisation; elderly people, cancer patients, those with serious infections, pulmonary embolisms, or chest pains share corridors without privacy, without rest, and without minimum guarantees of care dignity”.
– The unions agreed that the “collapse” is no longer due to seasonal peaks but to a situation “made chronic by a lack of beds, absence of reinforcements, and chaotic management”. They have again demanded the resignation or dismissal of manager Jesús Fernández – adding to over a dozen such requests in the three years he has led the hospital. This Friday, the staff assembly also insisted that there are insufficient new hires to cover absences or reinforce shifts, generating “unsustainable physical and psychological exhaustion” among workers and “putting lives at risk”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/denuncian-ancianos-pacientes-terminales-esperan-cama-clinico_0_2006712767.html
HANTAVIRUS UPDATES
The evacuation of passengers from the cruise ship with coronavirus continues- three planes are still needed and 81 people remain: {Trans, summary}
– Fourteen Spanish citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship have arrived at Madrid’s Torrejon de Ardoz air base and been transferred to the Gomez Ulla Central Defence Hospital for quarantine. The ship remains anchored at Granadilla port in Tenerife, with 81 people still on board awaiting evacuation. All passengers and crew are currently asymptomatic, having undergone initial epidemiological surveys. Spanish passengers were the first to disembark, followed by nationals of France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Arrivals from Ireland, Turkey, and the United States are expected later. At the Gomez Ulla Hospital, a closed circuit has been established to ensure no contact with other patients. Hospital staff have been reinforced by 90 additional personnel. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/asistencia/noticia-prosigue-evacuacion-pasajeros-crucero-hontavirus-faltan-tres-aviones-quedan-81-personas-20260510175047.html
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The woman admitted to a hospital in Alicante with suspected hantavirus tests negative in initial testing: {Trans, summary}
– The PCR test carried out by the National Microbiology Center on the woman who remains hospitalized in Alicante has resulted in a negative result for hantavirus, sources from the Government and the Ministry of Health reported this Saturday.
– In accordance with the established protocol, a second diagnostic test is scheduled 24 hours after the initial result is confirmed, and the diagnosis will be available between 24 and 48 hours later. If this second test is also negative, the patient will be considered a contact in quarantine and will be transferred to the Gómez Ulla Central Defense Hospital in Madrid. If the PCR test is positive, the woman will be transferred to the High-Level Isolation and Treatment Unit at La Fe Hospital in Valencia.
– The woman lives in the San Juan beach area of Alicante and is being monitored after developing mild symptoms following her travel on the same plane as a Dutch woman who had been on the MV Hondius cruise ship and who later died from hantavirus. The woman remains stable with mild respiratory symptoms, mainly a cough, and no new symptoms, according to the regional health authority. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/oms-eleva-seis-casos-confirmados_0_2006718309.html
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British paratroopers lead airdrop onto remote Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case:
– British paratroopers have dropped onto Britain’s most remote overseas territory, Tristan da Cunha, along with medics and medical supplies, after a case of suspected hantavirus was confirmed there. A team of six paratroopers and two military clinicians from 16 Air Assault Brigade jumped from an RAF A400M transport aircraft that flew 6,788 km (4,218 miles) from RAF Brize Norton air base in Oxfordshire to Ascension Island then another 3,000 km due south to Tristan da Cunha.
– The supplies were primarily destined for a British man who UK health authorities say was a passenger on the cruise ship that was hit by a hantavirus outbreak and which docked at the island between April 13 and 15. The WHO said the man reported symptoms compatible with hantavirus on April 28 and that he is stable and in isolation. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/british…
SPORTS
Tennis News- Davidovich begins his journey through Rome with victory: {Trans, summary}
– The Malaga native Alexander Davidovich {pic} eliminated his opponent Chilean Cristian Garín Saturday in the second round of the Rome Masters 1000, 7-6(2) and 6-4 after a match that lasted one hour and fifty-four minutes. Davidovich will face the Russian Andrey Rublev in the third round. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/deportes/2026/05/09/davidovich-camino-roma-victoria-masters-1000-130042366.html
SCIENCE
China creates a quantum computer that breaks the biggest barrier in physics: {Trans, summary}
– A Chinese company has unveiled the Hanyuan-2, the world’s first dual-core quantum computer based on neutral atoms. Unlike IBM and Google’s quantum machines, which require near-absolute-zero temperatures, room-sized refrigeration, and tens of millions of euros in infrastructure, the Hanyuan-2 uses rubidium atoms trapped and controlled by laser beams. It consumes less than 7 kilowatts – equivalent to a medium office’s air conditioning – and fits in a standard server rack.
– While its energy consumption is similar to Western quantum computers, it eliminates the need for expensive, bulky cryogenic systems. The dual-core architecture allows one processor to solve problems while the other corrects errors in real time. With 200 qubits across two cores, it is far more efficient than classical supercomputers like Frontier, which consumes 21,100 kilowatts.
– Practical applications include drug design for Alzheimer’s and cancer, optimisation of electrical grids and logistics routes, and creating invulnerable encryption.
– What makes the Hanyuan-2 historic is not peak power but accessibility: it can be installed in a conventional data centre without specialised physicists or multi-million-euro infrastructure. It represents quantum computing’s transition from an extraordinary laboratory experiment to a practical tool, comparable to how the internet moved from military project to household use. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/tecnologia/china-crea-ordenador…
THE REST OF THE STORY
Oil Industry Cries About Blocked Port of Hormuz– But Posts Record Profits: {Trans, summary}
– The war in the Middle East is increasing costs for households, businesses and governments globally due to geopolitical uncertainty and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which drives energy prices upward. Nevertheless, a small group of large energy companies is exploiting oil and gas volatility to dramatically increase profits.
– European oil giants BP, Shell and TotalEnergies have all posted substantially higher first-quarter 2026 earnings. BP’s attributable net profit multiplied more than fivefold compared with the same period last year. Shell recorded a 19% rise, while TotalEnergies achieved a 50.9% improvement. Spain’s Repsol saw net profit jump 154%, partly due to a positive inventory revaluation effect of 593 million euros. Naturgy reported a more modest 4.7% increase.
– A clear contradiction emerges: oil companies publicly claim financial damage from the blocked Strait of Hormuz and the resulting supply disruption, yet simultaneously post record or near-record profits directly attributable to those same conditions. Industry statements blame global instability and physical disruption of energy products for straining supply chains. However, their financial results reveal that this volatility transforms directly into record margins. This inconsistency functions to present firms as victims while they benefit from crisis-driven price spikes.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia…
OTHER
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ wraps filming, set for 2-part 2027 release:
– Filming has wrapped on “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the long-awaited sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) marking a major milestone for director Mel Gibson’s follow-up to one of the most commercially successful faith-based films of all time.
– The sequel, titled “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One,” is scheduled for release on March 26, 2027, followed by “Part Two” on May 6, 2027. The dates align with key points on the Christian calendar, with the first installment debuting on Good Friday and the second arriving on Ascension Day, 40 days later.
– The film revisits the story of Jesus Christ following the crucifixion, focusing on the events surrounding the resurrection. The sequel features an entirely new cast, rather than resorting to computer CGI ‘de-aging’ of now much older original cast members. Full article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/mel-gibsons-resurrection-of-the-christ-wraps-filming.html
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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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