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Rincón de la Victoria- Gastrolatino Festival: Aug 13 to 16
The event, with free admission, will bring together in Plaza Al-Ándalus a wide range of international gastronomy, entertainment shows, tropical cocktails, food trucks and tributes to great figures of Latin music. The program will begin each afternoon at 6:30 p.m. with background music and children’s activities. Musical performances and entertainment will commence at 8:00 p.m., culminating each day with tribute concerts. On Sunday, August 16, the festival will conclude at midnight after the Carlos Vives tribute.
{As is so typical with Town Hall event announcements, even 3 days before the event, no readable poster has been released. The pic of the poster presentation, unreadable, is what has been released. I’ve cropped out the presenters. -Ed.}
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The White Party returns to El Salón beach in Nerja: {Translation}
On August 14, Nerja will be decked out in white to celebrate the 16th edition of the White Party, declared a Festival of Local Tourist Interest. This summer event, now established as one of the most eagerly awaited in the municipality, will take place at its usual location on El Salón Beach, starting at 9:00 p.m.
The musical entertainment will be provided by DJs Manuel Moreno, Elías Moreno and Noex. All attendees are invited to wear white.
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Alozaina presents Almena Flamenca 2026: Sat, 15 Aug, 10pm
The evening will be held in the town’s Parque-Mirador, with free admission.
Antonia de Contreras, Juan Ramón Caro, El Crespo Zapata, Manuel Herrera, Antonio Ortega, Ismael Rueda, Malena de Bonela and Lidia Vergara will perform.
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SPAIN
The Government raises to 80,000 the number of people who arrived in Ceuta in the mass entry: {Trans, summary}
– The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, has estimated that 80,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta during the mass influx on July 30, with 1,400 minors already registered. He acknowledged that what happened was a “tremendous emergency” and assured that they will “continue working” to restore “normality to the streets” of the city.
– “We are going to continue working as we are doing. There are phases. There was a tremendous emergency, with 80,000 migrants in the center. And within 24 to 48 hours, most of them returned,” he stated during a press conference held alongside the Government Delegate in Ceuta, Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano. Sources, Spanish:
https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-gobierno-eleva-80000… & https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/gobierno-sube-1-400…
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The Left is sinking– PSOE, Sumar & Podemos together do not reach 35% of the votes: {Trans, summary}
– The left is going through one of its worst periods since the Transition. If general elections were held today, the PSOE, Sumar, and Podemos would barely garner 34.6% of the vote, far behind the 52.2% that the PP and Vox would obtain together, according to the NC Report poll for LA RAZÓN.
– The poll depicts a profound shift in the political cycle: for the first time in decades, the progressive movement has not only lost its parliamentary majority, but has also ceased to be competitive against a right wing that has widened its lead to almost 18 points. The decline after eight years in government affects the entire left-wing bloc, albeit with varying degrees of intensity.
– The PSOE remains the main left-wing force, but its share of the vote has fallen to 25.2%, which would translate to between 101 and 103 seats. Compared to the July 2023 general election, the Socialists would lose almost two million votes, 6.5 percentage points, and between 18 and 20 seats. Pedro Sánchez’s party would drop from its current 121 seats to just over 100 if general elections were held in Spain today. The poll also reflects that the PSOE’s problem is no longer solely the loss of electoral support, but the erosion of its own voter base. Only 67.8% of those who voted for Pedro Sánchez in the 2023 general election would vote for him again today.
– However, the real collapse is occurring to the left of the PSOE. Sumar (communist), the experiment created by Yolanda Díaz four years ago to bury Podemos, is plummeting to 5.9% of the vote. It would barely retain between eight and ten seats, compared to the 31 it won on June 23rd. The party would lose more than 1.6 million votes, 6.4 percentage points, and more than twenty seats, becoming the party that has lost the most ground across the entire political spectrum.
– Santiago Abascal’s Vox party surges to 18% of the vote and would win between 61 and 63 seats, practically double its current 33, after gaining nearly 1.2 million new voters. Together with the PP, the two parties would hold around 206-210 seats, well above the absolute majority of 176. Only the PSOE, under Felipe González in 1982, has managed to surpass the 200-seat mark. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/izquierda-hunde-psoe-sumar-podemos…
ANDALUCÍA
The Niebla fire is expanding at “exorbitant speed and is beyond control”; it already covers 20,000 hectares and evictions are increasing: {Trans, summary}
– As of 10 August 2026, the forest fire near Niebla (Huelva province) covers 20,000 hectares and is expanding at an uncontrolled rate, with multiple secondary fronts and shifting winds preventing containment. The fire is beyond extinction capacity despite maximum deployed resources (600 personnel, 26 aircraft). 474 evacuations have occurred; further mandatory evacuations are ordered for El Madroño (Seville) and pre-alerts issued for Las Delgadas (Huelva) and four outlying hamlets. Five roads are closed. Authorities state the fire will continue spreading for several days unless weather changes. Priorities are life safety, then protecting populated areas, then fire suppression. No casualties reported. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2026/08/10/incendio-niebla-expande…
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The neighbourhoods of Las Delgadas and Monte Sorromero in Huelva, and El Madroño and four other villages in Seville, were evacuated due to wildfire: {Trans, summary}
– The emergency management team for the Niebla wildfire {pic} has ordered the preventive evacuation of Las Delgadas and Monte Sorromero, in Zalamea la Real (Huelva), and the main town of El Madroño (Seville) and its four outlying villages: El Álamo, Juan Antón, Juan Gallego, and Villargordo. This measure is being taken in anticipation of the potential spread of the Niebla wildfire and to ensure the safe evacuation of residents before it could affect the area and escape routes.
– Regarding the traffic situation, the SE-6402 has been closed between Aznalcóllar and El Álamo. The HU-3106, A-493, HU-5104, HU-4103, and HU-6104 remain affected by closures or restrictions. A road between Marigenta and Las Delgadas also remains closed. Photo: SevillaSecreta. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/huelva…
MALAGA PROVINCE
Women continue to lead access to the Minimum Living Income in Malaga with 73.3% of recipients: {Trans, summary}
– Women are by far the main recipients of Spain’s Minimum Living Income (IMV), accounting for 73.3% of all IMV holders in Málaga, compared with just 26.7% who are men. In July, 27,789 women in Málaga held IMV claims, demonstrating that women receive the benefit more than twice as often as men.
– A total of 37,922 Málaga households received the IMV, covering 111,199 people (due to families with children). The monthly IMV payroll in Málaga exceeded €21 million, with an average payment of €533.42 per household, above the national average of €504.50.
– Nationally, 879,225 households received the IMV in July, covering 2,682,646 people, with total monthly payments of €473.3 million. Women also accounted for 68% of named IMV holders nationally, compared with 32% men. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/08/10/vulnerabilidad-genero-mujeres-siguen-liderando-133230794.html
IMMIGRATION IN SPAIN
Morocco is now demanding that Spain repatriate its unaccompanied minors, many do not want to return home: {Trans, summary}
– Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi on Monday demanded that Spain return to Morocco the unaccompanied Moroccan minors who remain in its territory, following the unprecedented migratory surge recently recorded in the Spanish border autonomous city of Ceuta, in North Africa.
– In statements to the Moroccan news portal Hespress, Ouahbi blamed Spanish authorities for the situation of these minors and asserted that Rabat will demand their return through legal and political channels. The minister affirmed that Morocco remains firmly committed to recovering all its children, including those who recently arrived in Ceuta and those who remain in other reception centers in Spain.
– The minister maintained that the most suitable environment to guarantee a better future for these children is that of their families and their country, and added that the matter has already been discussed with his Spanish counterpart, focusing on the legal and institutional avenues to verify their identities and facilitate their return to their homes in Morocco. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/ceuta/marruecos-exige-ahora-espana-repatriacion-sus-menores-no-acompanados_7024392_0.html
UK
Small boat carrying record 230 migrants crosses English Channel to UK:
– A small boat carrying 230 people crossed the English Channel to the UK over the weekend, setting a record for the number of people making the crossing in a single vessel, local media reported Monday. The boat arrived in the UK on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set in July, when 165 people crossed the Channel in a single vessel, the BBC reported. The Home Office confirmed that a total of 258 migrants aboard four boats crossed the Channel to the UK on Saturday. Full article: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/small-boat…
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Met Office eyeing up rare extreme heat warning ahead of 36C temperatures:
– The Met Office is considering issuing a rare amber or red extreme heat warning ahead of temperatures of 36C or higher this week.
Parts of the country are preparing for their fifth heatwave of the summer as the UK continues to suffer through an unprecedented period of hot, dry weather. Temperatures are set to rise again tomorrow (Wed.) after slightly cooling off today. ‘We’ll probably see highs reaching the mid-30s quite widely on Wednesday, and indeed on Thursday too for England and Wales,’ Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said. But Thursday at this stage looks the most likely hottest day of the week. ‘So 36C is a fairly reasonable probability locally on Thursday and there’s a small chance it could get even higher than that.’ Full article: https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/10/met-office-eyeing-extreme…
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People are deliberately setting fire to a Welsh mountain burning so badly it’s now a major incident:
– People are deliberately setting fires on a Rhondda mountain which has been burning for days. Fire crews have been trying to tackle a serious wildfire at Llanwonno since Saturday afternoon which led to a major incident being declared on Monday due to the scale of the fire and the amount of resources being used.
– In a joint-agency message with South Wales Police, SWFRS said that while work is ongoing to prevent further spread and protect nearby properties, there were reports of deliberate fire-setting on the mountain overnight. “The incident remains a major incident due to the ongoing scale of the wildfire and challenging conditions on the mountain, including poor visibility caused by today’s low cloud, mist and rain.”
– The fire service said communities in Ferndale are well protected, with ongoing work looking to protect the Cwmaman side of the mountain while continuing efforts to contain the fire within forestry and upland areas. A number of road closures remain in place in the small village of Blaenllechau to allow the fire service to get equipment to the mountain, with members of the public asked to avoid the area.
– The latest update from the fire service reads: “South Wales Fire and Rescue Service continues to work with partner agencies to contain and extinguish the wildfire on Llanwonno mountain in Ferndale and prevent further spread, helping to protect nearby properties and communities. “There were reports of deliberate fire-setting on the mountain last night. We ask anyone with information to call South Wales Police on 101. Full article: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-deliberately…
MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza plan:
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and US President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections.
– After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, and despite receiving assurances that Israel would not need to start withdrawing in Gaza immediately, Netanyahu explicitly opposed the deal following pushback from his right-wing allies.
“Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu said, referring to the plan Hamas agreed to late last month. “They have ideas; some of them are acceptable to us and some are not, and we know how to stand our ground on these matters,” he said.
– The Israeli military “will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens,” he told a Cabinet meeting. Full article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/08/11/2003862280
SPORTS
Golf News- Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title:
– Joaquin Niemann {pic} led throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event on Sunday, while Jon Rahm secured his third straight season title. Niemann fired a two-under 69 to finish on 16 under after 72 holes at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey.
– Rahm finished tied for 41st after closing with a round of 76, but the Spaniard has clinched the season title. The world number 13 has an unassailable 219-point lead over American Bryson DeChambeau heading into the final individual event of the season at Indianapolis in two weeks. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c4gjqyw1zy3o
PRODUCT ALERT
FACUA warns of the withdrawal of 6 models of eclipse glasses due to risk of eye injury: {Trans, summary}
– FACUA-Consumers in Action has warned that consumer protection authorities have ordered the withdrawal of six models of glasses for the solar eclipse due to the risk of eye injury.
– These are products from the brands Lionstar, ECP Eye Care Professional, Pelispan, Homanaje, Orro and Opticalia whose “irregularities” have been detected by the consumer administrations.
– “The six models of glasses share the same irregularities detected by consumer organizations, which can occur in many other products that have been marketed or given away in recent months,” the organization warned. The risk description indicated in all market withdrawal and sales ban orders is as follows: “The user puts on the glasses to observe the solar eclipse. Because the filter is below the minimum transmittance (excessively dark), the user only sees total darkness and cannot locate the solar disk.”
– As a predictable reaction, and facing the sun, the user slides their glasses up their forehead, tilts them, or removes them momentarily to adjust their position in the sun, intending to put them back on immediately. During this unprotected interval, the eyes are directly exposed to solar radiation (visible and infrared/ultraviolet radiation). This causes chemical or thermal damage to the foveal cells of the retina. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/laboratorio/noticia-facua-alerta-retirada-modelos-gafas-eclipse-riesgo-lesiones-oculares-20260810123312.html
TECH
Voice assistants for ageing with company– “Having an Alexa at home is a luxury”: {Trans, summary}
– A voice assistant such as Alexa can offer older people a simple, accessible way to remain independent and connected at home. Because it responds to spoken questions, it avoids difficulties associated with small screens, keyboards, menus and buttons, making it useful for seniors who find conventional technology intimidating or difficult to operate.
– The device can provide practical help, including weather forecasts, recipes, exercise suggestions, music and answers to questions including spelling help. It can also support communication with family members through video calls utilising a mobile, tablet, laptop or PC. For people whose relatives live elsewhere, a larger screen can make conversations easier than using a mobile phone, allowing them to see faces and expressions as well as hear voices.
– The assistant can also provide a reassuring sense of company for someone living alone. Users may develop a familiar routine of speaking to it throughout the day, helping reduce feelings of isolation. However, the device is presented as a supplement to human contact, not a replacement for it. Proper installation, internet access, instruction and technical support are important to ensure seniors can use it confidently and safely.
– The device is not simply handed over and left to the user. Technicians and volunteers visit the home to install it, explain how it works and leave a manual. If the person does not have internet, they also provide a connection to the network. If something goes wrong while the device is being used, they can contact the Red Cross, which will either get in touch with them or visit their home. Practical workshops are also organised to answer questions and help users learn how to operate the device. Although some users initially worry that they will not know how to use it, this concern soon disappears. With 481 devices installed in the province of Zamora and around 600 beneficiaries, the Red Cross says users find it easier and more accessible because everything is operated by voice, making interaction feel natural. Check with your local Red Cross office or Town Hall for info. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/asistente-voz-envejecer-acompanado_7019604_0.html
HEALTH
The WHO again warns about the spread of Ebola in Congo– “70% of infected people are dying in their homes”:
– The WHO has made this revelation about an outbreak that continues to grow and, still, has no end in sight.
– The Ebola virus began circulating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last February, four months before the epidemic was declared on May 15, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Monday. “Genetic studies by Professor Ahuka (Steve Mundeke Ahuka, epidemic response coordinator at the Congolese National Institute of Public Health) revealed that the virus began circulating in February, but the outbreak was officially declared on May 15 ,” said Mohamed Yakub Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, at a press conference in Bunia.
– This means that the fight against Ebola is “four months behind” and that the virus is “ahead” of the response, Janabi added from the capital of the eastern province of Ituri, the epicenter of the outbreak. Adding to this situation are factors such as the fact that the rate of spread is “greater” than that of other epidemics, that the outbreak has reached neighbouring Uganda, that there are no official vaccines or treatments for this strain, and that it is occurring amidst insecurity in eastern Congo due to the conflict between rebel groups and the army.
– Around 70% of people are dying at home, warned the senior WHO official, who called for greater public involvement in the Ebola response. “Seventy percent of people are dying in their communities, which means we are not seeing two-thirds of those who are ill and many Ebola deaths go uncounted. After months of the outbreak, we must reassess our strategy: Why aren’t people going to hospitals? Why hasn’t awareness about Ebola reached the people as we expected?” he lamented.
– The current epidemic is already the second largest outbreak in recorded history and the largest in terms of infections in the DRC, surpassing the one that also occurred in eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, which caused 2,299 deaths and 3,481 cases. This is the seventeenth epidemic to affect the DRC and has the fastest growth rate of infections compared to any other outbreak since its declaration, according to the WHO. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/salud/oms-vuelve-alertar-sobre-expansion-ebola…
WEST NILE UPDATES
Andalusia reports 26 cases of West Nile virus after detecting five new ones in the province of Seville, 20 municipalities now on alert: {Trans, summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Ministry of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies has confirmed five new cases of West Nile Fever in the region, bringing the total number of cases diagnosed this season to 26. These cases include one in Almensilla, one in Dos Hermanas, one in Palomares del Río, and two in Villamanrique de la Condesa (Seville).
– Of the 26 cases registered, one has recovered, one has died, and 24 are provisionally considered positive. Furthermore, 19 were mild cases, while seven involved neuroinvasive disease.
– Currently, 20 Andalusian municipalities have been declared as areas on alert: Salobreña (Granada); Lopera (Jaén); Fuengirola (Málaga); Mijas (Málaga); Las Lagunas (Málaga); Málaga (Málaga); Campanillas; Almensilla (Seville); Aznalcázar (Seville); Benacazón (Seville); Bollullos de la Mitación (Seville); Castilblanco de los Arroyos (Seville); Constantina (Seville); Coria del Río (Seville); Dos Hermanas (Seville); Gelves (Seville); La Puebla del Río (Seville); Mairena del Aljarafe (Seville); Palomares del Río (Seville); San Juan de Aznalfarache (Seville); Seville (Seville) and Villamanrique de la Condesa (Seville). Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/sevilla-00357/noticia-andalucia-suma-26…
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
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– New pipeline to improve drinking water supply between Malaga province villages, the pipeline from Cútar which supplies Almáchar and El Borge {pic/ No gravel and sand cushion under the pipe? No wonder they break so often! -Ed.}
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/pipeline-boosts-drinking-20260810095555-nt.html
– Deputy mayor of Nerja resigns ‘for personal and professional’ reasons
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/nerjas-deputy-mayor-20260810095811-nt.html
– Three Axarquía villages restrict use of fireworks due to risk of wildfires– Arenas has cancelled the fireworks display at its fair, while Iznate and Cómpeta have banned rockets and firecrackers in rural areas
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/three-villages-axarquia-20260810095941-nt.html
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