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Iznate celebrates the 26th edition of Muscatel Grape Day (Día de la Uva Moscatel): Sat, 8 Aug, from 8pm
With a gastronomic route, free tastings, a craft market, and musical performances. 

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45th Río del Cante Flamenco Festival in Riogordo: Fri, 14 Aug, 23:30
The event will take place at the municipal swimming pool complex and is free. 

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44th Vélez-Málaga City Folk Festival “Folclorico”:
A free event next Sat, 22 Aug, at 9:30 pm, at Plaza de la Constitución
– Before the performances begin, the three groups will fill the streets of the historic center with music and color in a parade that will travel along Canalejas Street and the Paseo de los Naranjos, ending at the Plaza de la Constitución. Bagpipes, tambourines, traditional instruments, dances, and typical costumes will serve as a prelude to an evening that will transform the center of Vélez-Málaga into a grand open-air stage for folklore.
– This is followed by the main show, with performances featuring the Cuélebre Folk Group from Asturias; the San Isidro Verdiales Band from Periana; and the hosts, the Vélez-Málaga Choirs and Dances. 

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SPAIN

The Civil Guard sees a real risk of a new mass influx of migrants into Ceuta on August 15– “It’s more than a rumour”: {Trans, summary}
– The Civil Guard now regards social-media calls for a mass migrant incursion into Ceuta on 15 August as a credible threat, not mere rumour, with Castillejos named as the gathering point. These appeals spread through WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook groups, some of which claim up to 400,000 members, using the name Haraga mrc and bearing slogans like “Our last opportunity”.
– The armed institute does not expect any new attempt to rival the enormity of last week’s 72,000-strong crossing, they stress that current vigilance and Moroccan co-operation are far more robust than before. The Interior Ministry insists it will be prepared, though Civil Guard sources argue that if the 15th passes peacefully, the credit will lie with early warning and effective co-ordination, rather than with the 1 metre tall floating barrier recently deployed.
– The Civil Guard are demanding two hundred additional agents, the extension of the Tarajal and Benzú breakwaters, clear written operational guidance, and tangible support from the European Union, maintaining that Ceuta represents not just a Spanish frontier but the southern border of Europe itself.
– Their principal concern for the longer term is that, once media interest subsides, the Government will withdraw the reinforcements sent to the city, as has occurred on every previous occasion.
– Additionally, the planned assault might even be moved forward by one or two days to avoid the heavy security expected on the 15th. Local leaders have confirmed that public anxiety persists, and more than one hundred Civil Guard officers, together with Army units, currently remain deployed throughout the area.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/guardia-civil-considera-mas-que-un-rumor-posible-entrada-masiva-ceuta-convocada-para-15-agosto_7023191_0.html

NERJA

Nerja will celebrate International Youth Day with performances and a themed market: {Trans, summary}
– The City Council has presented the program organized for International Youth Day, which will be celebrated on August 12, starting at 9:00 p.m., in Plaza de los Cangrejos, with a wide range of activities designed to highlight the talent, creativity and participation of the young people of the municipality.
– The program will feature young local artists and groups offering modern dance performances, rhythmic gymnastics exhibitions, Zumba, classical guitar, magic, fashion shows and other offerings that reflect the talent and diversity of Nerja ‘s youth. Event is free to attend.
– New this year is a themed market inspired by the manga and Harry Potter universe , as well as spaces dedicated to video games and participatory workshops for all ages, creating a day of healthy leisure and community. Source, Spanish: https://axarquia-news.es/nerja-celebrara… 

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Nerja celebrates its traditional White Party on La Playa del Salón: {Trans}
– Nerja will celebrate a new edition of the Fiesta Blanca on 14 August. It is one of the most prominent events in the town’s summer programme. The event will take place at Playa del Salón, a unique spot by the sea which will once again become the setting for an evening of socialising, music and fun.
– The musical entertainment will be provided by DJs Manuel Moreno, Elías Moreno and Noex, who will deliver a set with a carefully curated selection of hits to keep the crowd entertained throughout the night.
– The Fiesta Blanca has become one of the most emblematic summer events in Nerja, drawing hundreds of locals and visitors together each year for a festive evening in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. As tradition dictates, attendees are invited to wear white, helping to create the distinctive look for which this event is known.
– From the Town Hall, the Youth Councillor, Daniel Rivas, and the Beaches Councillor, María de Carmen López, are encouraging both Nerja residents and those visiting the town at this time of year to take part in this summer celebration. Entry will be free, subject to capacity. Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/la-playa-del-salon… 

CÓMPETA

The Cómpeta Town Council is reinforcing prevention measures in response to the high risk of forest fires: {Trans}
– Official Notice Regarding Wildfire Prevention –
– High-Risk Season
Due to the current high-risk wildfire season, we remind everyone of the importance of taking extreme precautions and following recommendations to protect our natural environment and ensure everyone’s safety.
– PROHIBITED
The use or launching of fireworks, rockets, firecrackers, flares, flame-carrying balloons, or any pyrotechnic devices in forest areas and their surrounding zones of influence.
– PYROTECHNIC EVENTS
No pyrotechnic events will be authorized in our municipality, as we do not have a Local Wildfire Emergency Plan in place.
– PENALTIES
Causing a wildfire is a crime (punishable by 1 to 20 years in prison) and may result in fines of up to €450,000, in addition to covering firefighting costs.
– COLLABORATE
Share this information, inform those around you, avoid risky activities, reinforce surveillance, and report any smoke plumes or fires immediately to 112.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-competa-refuerza… 

ALMUÑÉCAR

The 16th Almuñécar Vega Race is gearing up to once again fill the Vega de Río Verde with sport and solidarity: {Trans}
– The highly anticipated XVI Carrera de la Vega de Almuñécar 2026 , one of the most emblematic events on the Almuñécar sporting calendar during the summer, will be held next Tuesday, August 11, coinciding, as usual, with the program of the Patron Saint Festivities in honour of the Virgin of La Antigua.
– The race will once again take place in a privileged location, in the heart of the Río Verde Valley, with the start and finish line on the esplanade next to the Abosol warehouse, behind the La Paloma neighbourhood. The route will wind through the characteristic cherimoya forest, a unique environment that makes this race one of the most attractive of the summer.
– The event maintains its popular character and is open to participants of all ages, with several categories ranging from under five years old to seniors, with routes adapted to each age group.
– The day will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the races for the children’s categories and will continue at 7:45 p.m. with the start of the main race, over a distance of 6 kilometres, while the younger children will compete on routes adapted to their respective ages.
– Registration is open until August 9th via the Global Tempo platform [ https://www.global-tempo.com/carreras.php?id=3219 ] with a price of €5 for adults and €3 for children. The first 450 registrants will also receive a commemorative race t-shirt. As in previous editions, the race will once again have a charitable character, since one euro from each registration will be donated to the Spanish Association Against Cancer of Almuñécar, contributing to supporting research, prevention and care for patients and families.
– Those who have not been able to register in advance will be able to purchase their race number on the day of the event from one hour before the start of the race, provided there are places available. Source, Spanish: https://pmd.almunecar.es/la-xvi-carrera-de-la-vega-de-almunecar… 

GRANADA

Emergency phase declared, level 1, due to forest fire in Lecrín: {Trans, summary}
– The Junta has raised to emergency phase, operational situation 1, the forest fire declared this Thursday in an area of ​​Lecrín (Granada), a fire that has forced the closure of part of the highway towards the Coast and a national road.
– The 112 Emergency Service of Andalusia explained in a statement that, since 12:35 pm, it has been receiving calls about this fire in a pine forest area of ​​the roadside of the A-44 as it passes through Lecrín, at kilometre 162, near the Béznar dam. They have also received calls indicating that the fire was affecting the Chite ravine area, so the Provincial Operational Center (COP) of Infoca, the Granada Firefighters, the Civil Guard and its Traffic Subsector have been mobilized.
– According to information from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), the fire has forced the closure of one lane of the A-44, the highway that connects Granada with the coast, in the direction of Motril. In addition, the N-323a, the road that connects Nigüelas and Béznar, has been closed to traffic since 13:27 at kilometre point 465.
– Currently, the Andalusian Forest Fire Extinguishing Service (Plan Infoca) has mobilized two helicopters and two water bombers to reinforce from the air the work of 47 personnel on the ground, with the support of 3 fire engines.
– The emergency phase, operational situation 1, is activated in the event of fires that, although they can be controlled with the ordinary means and resources of the Infoca Plan, is activated in case special measures need to be taken to protect the population or to reinforce resources. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/andalucia/granada/declaran-fase-emergencia… 

 

EUROPE

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record:
– Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.
The extreme weather has pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in several countries, prompting health warnings for millions of people.
– Italy’s Health Ministry placed all 27 cities monitored under its national heat surveillance system on red alert Thursday — the first time this year that the entire network has been under the highest warning level simultaneously.
– Later on Thursday, Slovakia recorded another all-time high temperature. The new record set at Dolne Plachtince in the south was 42.2 C (108 F), the Slovak Meteorological Institute said. In Slovakia, the low levels of water in the Danube forced the country’s biggest hydroelectric power plant in Gabčíkovo to shut down seven of its eight turbines, the TASR news agency said.
– An all-time high temperature of 41.2 C (106.2 F) was also recorded in Austria on Wednesday in the village of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg near the Slovak border, according to GeoSphere Austria.
– On Wednesday night, Budapest recorded its warmest overnight temperature on record, with temperatures falling only to 28 C (82 F), underscoring the persistence of the extreme heat. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/italy-europe-heat-wave-temperatures-austria-france-57b6b4c67fd40b24fe578e71edaa519b

UK

Every body of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, report shows– Just 14 per cent of England’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are in good ecological health:
– A stark new assessment has revealed that a mere 14 per cent of England’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are currently in good ecological health. The findings come from the Environment Agency’s first update in six years, conducted under retained EU legislation governing water quality.
– This comprehensive evaluation scrutinised 4,658 of the country’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, canals, and coastal waters, measuring their health against a range of standards including wildlife populations, overall water quality, and the condition of physical habitats. The report indicates that just 14.3 per cent of surface water bodies achieved an overall good ecological status in 2025, with widespread issues attributed to sewage spills, agricultural nutrient runoff, and pollutants emanating from urban areas and roads, such as litter, petrol, and garden pesticides.
– Alarmingly, only 15 per cent of rivers meet or exceed good ecological status, according to the figures. They also reveal England’s water bodies are falling far short of the government target to restore 75 per cent to good ecological status by 2027.
– In response to the latest data, campaigners warned “nothing has changed” despite repeated government promises, and said England’s rivers were among the filthiest in Europe, poisoned by sewage and industrial-scale agriculture. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/england-river… 

USA

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress:
– A U.S. Senate committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top U.S. infectious ​disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
– The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a referral pushed by its ‌Republican Chair Rand Paul of Kentucky, a longtime Fauci antagonist, on a party-line vote of 8-7. The vote followed a hearing last week where Fauci, who is 85 and retired in 2022, invoked the Fifth Amendment, the right to remain silent, more than 100 times.
– Former President Joe Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci in January 2025, to guard against “unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions” related to COVID or his role in the response. The pardon does not cover subsequent conduct {…such as Contempt of Congress after Jan, 2025. -Ed.}. Paul said Fauci had no valid Fifth Amendment claim because the pardon nullified it and because Fauci waived any remaining protection by testifying. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-senate-panel-votes-hold-fauci-contempt-congress-2026-08-06/ 

MIDDLE EAST

Iran warns Gulf states– tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard:
– Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will ​hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end U.S. strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war.
The ‌warning envisaged attacks on the energy facilities, oil fields, refineries, electricity grids, water infrastructure, transport networks and other strategic assets of Washington’s closest Arab allies, according to a senior Iranian official.
– The diplomatic campaign underscores how Iran is seeking to turn Gulf vulnerability into leverage, confronting regional governments with the prospect that any renewed U.S.-Iran confrontation could place the infrastructure underpinning their economies directly in the firing line. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iran-warns-gulf-states-tell-trump-desist-or-we-hit-you-hard-2026-08-06/ 

TECH

Goodbye Google Assistant, Hello Gemini– Android fans are rebelling against the imminent demise of Google Assistant:
– Google Assistant officially shuts down on Android and Wear OS on September 4, 2026, to be replaced by Gemini. Based on widespread user feedback, here are the key issues you may experience.
– Fails at basic tasks: Gemini often struggles with simple commands like setting alarms or timers, frequently requiring lengthy, multi-prompt conversations to complete actions that Assistant did instantly.
– Slower and less reliable: Users report the AI is much slower, sometimes falsely claiming it has completed actions or stating it cannot perform functions it obviously can.
– Forced conversation: Instead of executing a direct command, Gemini may ask unnecessary follow-up questions, making quick interactions frustrating.
– Increased resource use: Complaints indicate Gemini consumes significantly more battery and mobile data than the Assistant it replaces.
– Negative user sentiment: Many Android and Pixel users are so dissatisfied that they are considering leaving the Google ecosystem entirely to avoid Gemini.
– Bottom line: While the tech industry is pushing AI, Gemini is currently ill-suited for the rapid, reliable phone tasks users previously depended on. Full article: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/this-will-be-my-last-pixel…

FINANCIAL

We won’t eliminate cash, but we can add controls: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s Tax Agency (aka Agencia Tributaria or Hacienda) has tightened its monitoring of cash transactions, requiring banks to automatically report any deposits or withdrawals above €3,000. Transactions involving €500 bills must also be reported regardless of the amount. While these reports are standard anti-fraud measures, they can prompt Hacienda to request proof of the money’s origin.
– Moving more than €100,000 in cash within Spain requires submitting Form S1, and crossing Spanish borders with €10,000 or more also needs to be declared. Failure to do so carries heavy fines of up to 150% of the amount in question. For a €100,000 movement, that could mean a €150,000 penalty.
– In more serious cases involving deliberate concealment or an inability to justify the funds, the sanctions can be even more severe. Hacienda advises everyone to keep proper documentation for any significant cash transactions and to be aware that routine banking activity above these thresholds may attract scrutiny. The goal, it notes, is to close loopholes used for tax evasion and money laundering, not to penalize ordinary citizens making legitimate transactions. However, the rules apply to everyone equally, making it essential to understand the reporting requirements before moving large amounts of cash.
– Exception for tourists making purchases: The reporting limit increases to €10,000 if the person paying is a non-resident individual (a tourist) and is not acting as a business professional.
Sources: https://www.cronista.com/espana/actualidad-es/hacienda-sancionara-a-quienes-metan-o-saquen-dinero-en-efectivo-de-esta-forma-en-sus-cuentas/ &
https://www.elobservador.com.uy/espana/sucede/hacienda-te-investigara-si-pagas-esta-cantidad-dinero-efectivo-n6023078

WEST NILE UPDATES

Two new cases of the Nile virus detected in Dos Hermanas (Sevilla), one of them serious: {Trans, summary}
– On August 6, 2026, two new West Nile virus cases were reported in Dos Hermanas, Seville, one severe, bringing the seasonal total to 19—all concentrated in Seville province. Of these, six are severe neuroinvasive cases, while 13 are mild, flu-like illnesses. The season’s first death, an 82-year-old with pre-existing conditions, occurred on August 4 in the same municipality. Currently, one patient has fully recovered, and 17 provisional cases are progressing favorably. Cases are spread across eight Sevilla municipalities, with the highest in La Puebla del Río (4).
– Andalusia now has 20 municipalities on alert. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/08/06/detectado…

SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES

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– Ceuta leader asks for Spain’s help over surge of 1,100 child migrants
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/ceuta-leader-asks-for-spains-help-over-20260805160232-nt.html
– A shift in trends in Malaga: hotels are seeing fewer guests, but those who stay are spending more days in the city
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/shift-trends-malaga-20260806130131-nt.html
– More than 60 per cent of the pipes and cables along Almuñécar promenade have been replaced {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/more-than-cent-20260806102906-nt.html

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DOG ADOPTIONS

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– Pookie 4 & Patch 11 months, both looking for a home, fully vaccinated and neutered, living together in foster with other dogs, and enjoying life, but would love a home of their own.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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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

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Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily, NEW LINK: https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/resumen/embalses

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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/
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