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Torrox celebrates “Origen”, a new edition of the Spring Festival: Saturday, May 16
A total of five DJs, Dorao, Zephs, Daniel Jiménez, Antonio Lara and Fernan, will liven up the historic centre with their music in Plaza Picasso, 4pm – 2am 

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10th Tattoo Expo Estepona: Fri-Sun, 22-24 May
Palacio de Exposicones y Congresos Estepona
ExpoTattoo will be open from 12:00 to 22:00 each day, offering live demonstrations by over 160 tattoo artists and competitions in various categories. Admission €5.
Info: https://ayuntamiento.estepona.es/noticia/19425-los-mejores-tatuadores-del-panorama-nacional-e-internacional-se-daran-cita-en-una-nueva-edicion-de-expotattoo 

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First Classic Car Gathering in Sedella: Sat, 23 May

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SPAIN

It’s Even Worse Than We Thought– The Sanchez admin used upwards of 8.5 billion euros of EU coronavirus recovery funds from Brussels in 2025 to subsidise budget shortfalls: {Summary}
– According to a report from Madrid’s El Mundo newspaper, the Palacio de la Moncloa used upwards of 8.5 billion euros ($10bn) of coronavirus recovery cash from Brussels in 2025 to subsidise budget shortfalls in the pension system for retired government workers, social security, and even the Post Office.
– This comes in addition to the 2.4 billion euros ($2.8bn) euros in EU covid recovery funds identified earlier this month by Spain’s Court of Auditors as having been improperly diverted to pay for normal domestic spending by the socialist Sánchez government in 2024.
– The newspaper noted that the true scale of the financial tactic may be yet to be uncovered, given that the government has yet to account for another 3 billion euros ($3.5bn) in EU funds that may have been spent to pay for the pensions of Spanish bureaucrats, potentially taking the total to over 13 billion euros ($15.3bn).
– German Member of the European Parliament Andreas Schwab, who serves as the head of the Budget Control Committee, told the paper that it was “absolutely unacceptable to use European funds” to cover up “budget problems in the national pension system.” He added that the EU Parliament will do what it can to “protect the interests of European taxpayers”. The leader of the eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, added: “Spain’s socialists are embezzling ten billion euros from the EU Corona fund. German taxpayer money is financing socialist mismanagement in Europe. The madness of EU joint debt must stop!” Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/05/14/socialist-spain-accused-of-embezzling-eu-covid-recovery-funds-to-pay-for-welfare/ 

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The VAT on electricity and natural gas will return to 21% in June after inflation moderated to 3.2% last month: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s National Statistics Institute confirmed on Thursday that inflation eased to 3.2 per cent in April, down two tenths from March. Tax cuts on electricity, gas, pellets and firewood helped cushion war-related price pressures but these reductions end on 31 May, one month early, after inflation in those items rose less than 15 per cent. Electricity prices fell 4.3 per cent and natural gas by 9.6 per cent in April.
– VAT on electricity, natural gas, briquettes, pellets and firewood will revert to 21 per cent and the special electricity tax to 5 per cent from June, though the generation tax stays suspended until at least 30 June. Fuel tax relief continues after petrol and diesel prices rose sharply. Transport led inflation with a 6.5 per cent increase, while hospitality, alcohol, tobacco and insurance also rose notably. Food prices increased 2.6 per cent year on year, with some items remaining expensive. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/ine-confirma-que-inflacion-se-modero-3-2-abril-adelanta-un-mes-fin-rebaja-fiscal-luz_6970307_0.html 

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UGT calls for an indefinite strike of truck drivers and bus drivers starting June 8 if there is no progress on early retirement: {Trans, summary}
– The UGT union announced on Thursday a general and indefinite strike by truck and bus drivers starting June 8th to protest the continued lack of information from the Ministry of Social Security regarding the calculation of reduction coefficients for early retirement benefits for workers in this sector. The union demands written information on the status of the process and criticizes the fact that they have not been called to a meeting even once in a year. In fact, the six-month period stipulated by law has already passed, after which, if there is continued “administrative silence” regarding a proposal in this regard, the proposals are considered rejected. Although for the moment the strike is being called only by UGT, the “general and indefinite” strike in the road transport sector for goods and passengers could have an effect on supply chains and on citizens’ travel. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/ugt-llama-huelga-indefinida-camioneros-conductores-bus-desde-8-junio-si-no-hay-avances-jubilacion-anticipada_6970475_0.html 

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The Government acknowledges that there are 600 drug-running boats in the Strait and increased aggression against agents and hashish trafficking from Morocco: {Trans, summary}
– The Government has acknowledged through the Department of National Security (DSN) Report that there are more than 600 go-fast boats suspected of carrying out drug trafficking operations, mainly in the Strait of Gibraltar area, as well as increased aggression from drug traffickers towards law enforcement officers, including the use of weapons of war. Added to this situation is the fact that the new drug traffickers in the Strait have lost respect for authority and have no problem directly confronting those who want to arrest them. It could be seen two years ago in the tragedy of Barbate, in which two agents lost their lives. And again a few days ago in Huelva with the death in the line of duty of two other civil guards. The Spanish Navy’s Maritime Action Operations and Surveillance Center (COVAM) has estimated that “more than 600 go-fast boats are suspected of carrying out drug trafficking operations, primarily in the Strait of Gibraltar.” This puts a clear picture of the disparity in resources in the area: 20 patrol boats, one auxiliary vessel, and several helicopters to combat more than 600 drug-running boats.
– Related to maritime trafficking, the report also highlights the “significant” increase in fuel seizures in southern Spain, particularly in the provinces of Cadiz and Huelva, intended to supply drug-running boats.
– “The pressure exerted on drug trafficking in the Gulf of Cadiz and the mouth of the Guadalquivir River has caused the organizations dedicated to this illicit activity to shift their area of ​​influence to the province of Huelva, the Guadiana River and the Algarve area in Portugal,” the document continues. The proximity to Morocco is also key when analyzing the “reactivation” of tactics such as the aerial modality using “aircraft of different types, including drones, that carry out clandestine flights between Morocco and Spain to transport shipments of hashish”, as has been proven in police operations. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-gobierno-reconoce-hay-600-narcolanchas-estrecho-mayor-agresividad-contra-agentes-hachis-marruecos-20260514093650.html 

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Sánchez isolates Spain and refuses to sign a European pact of 33 countries against illegal immigration: {Trans, summary}
– At the European Political Community Summit in Armenia on 4 May, thirty-three countries signed a declaration to combat illegal immigration, including Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Greece and Poland, even Denmark, governed by social democrats.Spain refused to sign, leaving it outside the agreement despite being Europe’s southern frontier. Spain was not among the participating countries, nor were Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Slovenia.
– The declaration called for stronger surveillance, coordinated responses, humanitarian interventions, cooperation with agencies such as UNHCR and IOM, and a focus on border security. It also urged measures against organised crime linked to migrant smuggling and trafficking, including sanctions, and agreements to deter flows from origin and transit countries.
– Spain’s refusal contrasts with the majority of European states and reflects its policy of mass regularisation, which has generated controversy and left the country isolated internationally. The declaration will remain a central topic at the next summit in Ireland. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-05-14/sanchez-aisla-a-espana-y-rechaza-firmar-un-pacto-europeo-de-33-paises-contra-la-inmigracion-ilegal-7403862/ 

ANDALUCÍA

Trump Works In Mysterious Ways– The company that operates the Rota Naval Base announces a ‘temporary layoff plan’: {Trans, summary}
– The American company VERSAR VGS, which operates airport services at the Rota Naval Base, has informed the workers’ legal representatives of the start of the process for a temporary layoff plan (ERTE), a decision that has generated surprise and unease among the staff.
– According to the company, formerly known as Louis Berger, the measure is motivated by organizational and operational reasons related to the ongoing work on the runway.
– However, the workers’ legal representatives assert that the announcement has been received “unpleasantly” by the entire staff, since, they maintain, this possibility had not been raised in any of the previous discussions held with management. The committee has also expressed its “profound disagreement” with the implementation of the temporary layoff plan (ERTE) and has indicated its intention to take all legal and protest actions it deems necessary to try to stop it.
– The workers’ concerns extend beyond the immediate announcement of the temporary layoff plan. The works council fears this decision could be an intermediate step towards further staff reductions or dismissals in the medium term, in a context they describe as one of ” prolonged uncertainty.” {While labour leaders suggest these developments may be linked to previous labour conflict, the timing cannot be ignored– Trump warned of consequences for blocking military flights, and now American companies announce layoffs at the same military facility. There are no coincidences. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/rota-base/concesionaria-base-rota-anuncia-erte-plena-tension-laboral-plantilla/202605141007403386471.html 

TORROX

Torrox has opened a new road linking Mirador de la Dehesa, La Rabitilla & Fuente Cambil: {Trans, summary}
– The new road in Torrox has officially opened to traffic. It connects Mirador de la Dehesa Street with La Rabitilla, passing through Fuente Cambil. The project was carried out by the Town Council and cost about €200,000. It includes modern paving, pavements, lighting and sanitation networks. The road also links nearby housing blocks and improves access to public facilities such as schools and the municipal theatre. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/abierto-definitivamente-al-trafico-en-torrox-el-nuevo-vial-que-conecta-el-mirador-de-la-dehesa-y-la-rabitilla/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga will host the Costa del Sol premiere of Dreambeach, which completes its lineup with Loco Dice, Paco Osuna, Brennan Heart, Korolova and DJ Pepo: {Trans, summary}
– The festival will hold its first edition in Vélez-Málaga on July 31 and August 1 after eleven successful editions in Almería.
– The 2026 edition will also involve a major renovation of the festival, which will debut a new venue in Vélez-Málaga with four independent stages and a production focused on improving the experience and comfort of the attending public.
– Tickets are now available through the festival’s official website: https://www.dreambeach.es/
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/velez-malaga-acogera-el-estreno-de-dreambeach-en-la-costa-del-sol-con-loco-dice-paco-osuna-brennan-heart-korolova-y-dj-pepo/

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Vélez-Málaga dedicates a few days to its oldest residents, culminating in the Over 100 Years Gala: {Trans, summary}
– The Senior Citizens’ Department is organizing a series of events full of cultural, musical and social activities from May 21st to 29th, culminating in a gala tribute to the centenarian residents of the municipality.
– The event will culminate on May 29th, at 6:30 pm, at the Teatro del Carmen, with the Over 100 Years Gala, a tribute to those residents who have already reached the age of 100 or who will reach 100 years old during 2026.
– The events will begin on May 21st with workshop exhibitions at the Capuchino , Torre del Mar, and Caleta Municipal Centers, in addition to a talent show scheduled for 7:30 pm. The program will continue on May 23rd at the Exile Center with Flamenco with Soul for Seniors , led by Laura Guerra. On May 25th, there will be an excursion to Árchez and Canillas de Albaida , while on May 26th, the Senior Citizens’ Choir Gathering will take place in Torre del Mar. The program will also include theater, storytelling, a bachata masterclass, a fashion show, a dance group gathering, and a paella tasting. Contact Velez Town Hall for more details.
Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/velez-malaga/gala-mayores-100-anos-pondra-broche-final-jornadas-mayores/202605141021273386489.html 

ALMUÑÉCAR

The XXVII Gastronomic June Will Turn Almuñécar Into The Showcase Of The Flavour Of The Costa Tropical Next Month:
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– Almuñécar’s Majuelo Park will host the XXVII Gastronomic June across three weekends in June. The event begins on 5-7 June with the Gastronomic Fair, showcasing traditional flavours, local products and live cooking. On 19-21 June, Best Burger Almuñécar will highlight gourmet burgers and modern culinary trends. The programme concludes on 26-28 June with International Gastronomy, offering cuisines from around the world accompanied by live music.
– Entry is free, with food trucks, family-friendly activities and performances throughout. Organised by the Town Council of Almuñécar the festival aims to attract residents and visitors, promote local gastronomy and strengthen the hospitality sector. Source, Spanish: https://www.almunecarcomunicacion.com/el-xxvii-junio-gastronomico-convertira-almunecar-en-el-escaparate-del-sabor-de-la-costa-tropical/

EUROPE

Meloni accelerates Italy’s return to nuclear energy and Sánchez is left even more alone: {Trans, summary}
– Italy is moving quickly towards nuclear energy under Giorgia Meloni {pic}, who announced an enabling law to be passed before summer to restore nuclear power. This marks a sharp change from past policy, as Italy abandoned nuclear after a failed referendum in 2011. The country currently relies heavily on imported gas and electricity, with natural gas making up 44 per cent of its energy mix and coal and oil five per cent. Imports from Switzerland and France mean Italy still indirectly consumes nuclear power. Meloni’s plan aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and lower electricity costs by creating a full legal framework for nuclear plants, covering design, operation, dismantling and waste management.
– Meanwhile, Spain under Pedro Sánchez maintains its nuclear calendar unchanged, leaving him increasingly isolated in Europe as other countries push forward with nuclear revival. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-05-14/meloni-acelera-el-regreso-de-italia-a-la-energia-nuclear-y-sanchez-se-queda-aun-mas-solo-7404543/ 

WORLD

Cuba confirms that there is “absolutely no” diesel and fuel oil left on the island due to the US blockade:
– Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country’s energy minister said on Wednesday, as Havana faces its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a US blockade that has strangled the island of fuel. “We have absolutely no fuel (oil), and absolutely no diesel,” the energy minister, Vicente de la O Levy, said on state media, adding that the national grid was in a “critical” state. “We have no reserves.” 
– The minister said blackouts had increased dramatically across Havana, with many neighbourhoods in the capital without light for up to 22 hours a day. The national grid, De la O Levy said, was operating entirely on domestic crude oil, natural gas and renewable energy. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/cuba-us-energy-blockade-oil-fuel-petrol-runs-out 

HEALTH

The Government reforms the pharmaceutical co-payment system: {Trans}
– The Council of Ministers has approved a new Royal Decree-Law by which modifies the system of user input in the outpatient pharmaceutical benefit.
– Among the main novelties of the regulation is the Expansion of contribution levels for individuals and their beneficiaries, which go from three to six tranches of income, adjusting more progressively the percentages of co-payment. In addition, new maximum ceilings are incorporated monthly contribution for groups with an income less than 35,000 euros, which until now were not available of specific limits, with the aim of limiting the economic impact on people with treatments prolonged and polymedicated.
– In the case of pensioners, the reform introduces also a review of the sections of contribution and monthly ceilings with the aim of strengthening the protection of people with lower incomes and guarantee the continuity of the long-term treatments. Source, Spanish: https://www.sanidad.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=6905 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Time to quit using Edge! Edge no longer has an AI mode because all of Edge is now AI!: {Trans, summary of 2 articles}
– Microsoft is removing Copilot mode from Edge because, according to Engadget, it no longer makes sense to have it separate. Copilot has taken over the entire browser, both on desktop and mobile, and what in July 2024 was a limited experiment (searching between open tabs, comparing products, summarizing pages) is now the ordinary behaviour of the browser.
– It is not that the feature has matured to the point where it no longer needs its own space. It is that integrating it everywhere makes it harder to question than keeping it confined to a corner where its shortcomings are visible. Microsoft has been following this pattern with Edge for months. It first presents something as optional, then gradually normalises it.
– The update introduces features that appear useful on the surface. Long term memory allows Copilot to retain past conversations. With permission, it can access browsing history to help users resume research. On mobile, Journeys provides a space to store unfinished work. Vision and Voice allows users to share their screen and receive spoken responses. Other tools compare tabs, generate summaries, and convert pages into audio.
– Taken together, these features go far beyond simple assistance. They require continuous access to user activity. Browsing history, on screen content, search behaviour, and written material can all be captured and stored as part of normal use. 
– This is no longer just a browser. It is a system designed to observe and record. To function, these tools rely on cloud processing. That means user data does not remain confined to a local device. It is transmitted, processed, and in many cases stored on remote notoriously insecure servers controlled by Microsoft, as well as being shared with business partners and 3rd party service contractors.. The more features are used, the more data is accumulated. Over time, this can include a detailed record of interests, habits, work in progress, and private research. The introduction of long term memory makes this even more significant, as it shifts from temporary processing to ongoing retention.
– Users are told they are in control. In reality, most of these systems are enabled by default. Disabling them requires navigating settings and understanding what each function does. For many users, that never happens. Over time, this approach normalises continuous data collection. What begins as an optional feature becomes part of the standard experience. The more integrated it becomes, the harder it is to separate convenience from surveillance.
– By embedding Copilot across Edge, Microsoft is changing the role of the browser itself. It is no longer just a tool for accessing information. It is an active participant that observes, interprets, and stores user behaviour. For users, the trade off is clear. Greater convenience comes with deeper access to personal data. The question is not whether these features work, but what they require in return. For anyone who values privacy, that price may be far higher than it first appears. Refs:
https://www.engadget.com/2172610/microsoft-copilot-edge-desktop-mobile/ &
https://www.larazon.es/tecnologia-consumo/inteligencia-artificial/edge-ya-no-tiene-modo-ia-porque-todo-edge-es-ia-microsoft-cambia-todo_202605146a05b471dd62c3164d299e1c.html 

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Additional lane to be created on motorway between Motril and Granada city during summer
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/cones-return-coast-20260513094528-nt.html
– Malaga tourism: this is how Caminito del Rey tests safety of its new suspension bridge
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/malaga-tourism-this-how-caminito-rey-tests-20260513103252-nt.html
– Work begins to improve N340 coastal road through Vélez-Málaga– construction of 4 new raised pedestrian crossings on the old N-340 coastal toad as it passes through Benajarafe, Valle-Niza and Almayate {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/work-begins-improve-n340-coastal-road-through-20260513105414-nt.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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