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Teatro del Carmen, Vélez-Málaga: Oct-Nov 2026 programme
Events info, Spanish: https://velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=noticias&id=8857#lightbox[item-8857]/9/
If you use a website translator, this Spanish website may be a better choice for event details: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/imanol-arias-y-maria-barranco-actuaran…
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Torrecuevas neighborhood of Almuñécar will celebrate its annual festival in honour of the Virgin Mary: Fri-Mon, 9-12 Oct:
Final event will be Monday 10:45 p.m. Grand fireworks display and final firework show of the festivities.
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Archidona’s 5th edition of CIPOP Fest: Sat, 17 Oct.
Paseo de la Victoria
The plan: autumn, the town square, cool bands, a metal bar, paella, roast ham, reasonable prices, and a market; all that’s missing is you! The after-party, as always, will be at…@arxiduna
Info: https://www.instagram.com/5vecinoscipop/?hl=en
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Peña Flamenca Niño De Vélez- October 2026 Events:
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Blues Brothers Tribute Concert by the Soul Mission Big Band:
– Wed, 9 Dec, 8pm. Adolfo Suarez Congress and Exhibition Centre, Marbella. Info & tix: https://www.laganzua.net/conciertos/blues-brothers-tribute-soul-mission-marbella-1017561
– Fri, 11 Dec, 8pm. Palacio De Ferias Y Congresos De Málaga, Malaga. Info & tix: https://www.laganzua.net/conciertos/blues-brothers-tribute-soul-mission-malaga-1017562
Soul Mission Big Band is a Blues Brothers tribute with eleven musicians on stage and two vocalists. Together they pay tribute to the classic band and film “The Blues Brothers” with a repertoire of soul and rhythm & blues and with songs such as “Soul Man”, “Gimme Some Lovin'”, “Sweet Home Chicago” or “Everybody Needs Somebody”.
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SPAIN
The Supreme Court lifts the arrest warrant against Puigdemont after the TC’s endorsement to amnesty the embezzlement: {Trans, summary}
– Spain’s Supreme Court has provisionally suspended the national arrest warrants against former Catalan president and Junts leader Carles Puigdemont, as well as former ministers Toni Comin and Lluis Puig. The decision follows the Constitutional Court’s ruling upholding an appeal concerning the application of the amnesty law to embezzlement linked to the Catalan independence process.
– Judge Pablo Llarena considers that the Constitutional Court’s ruling may affect the legal basis for the arrest warrants because the underlying facts and legal issue are substantially similar. He has therefore ordered an immediate suspension until the full ruling is available and its consequences can be assessed.
– The suspension does not yet mean that the amnesty has been granted to Puigdemont, nor does it extinguish his criminal liability or settle the remaining legal questions. Llarena will review the position once the Constitutional Court’s complete judgment is known and issue a reasoned decision. Source, Spnish: https://www.teleprensa.com/nacional-3/supremo-levanta-orden-detencion-puigdemont…
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DGT intensifies monitoring of distractions while driving in Málaga until October 11: {Trans, summary}
– The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has activated a special campaign to monitor distractions while driving that will last until October 11 on all Spanish roads. During that week, agents from the Traffic Group of the Civil Guard and local police who join the initiative will monitor both interurban and urban roads.
– Agents will intensively monitor mobile phone use, interaction with passengers, eating while driving, or adjusting vehicle systems, among other behaviours. Alongside roadside monitoring, the DGT will deploy its automated means, such as cameras installed on roads, which allow verification if the driver is using their mobile phone while driving. The campaign is part of the European operation Focus on the Road, developed by the RoadPol (European Roads Policing Network). Photo: adslzone. Source, Spanish: https://malagapress.com/en/malaga-capital/traffic-intensifies-monitoring…
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Housing protests erupt in Barcelona as Spain calls early election, in photos:
– Protesters clashed with police in Barcelona on Monday, hours after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a Nov. 29 general election after his government suffered a legislative defeat over emergency housing measures. Photo gallery: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/housing-protests-erupt…
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The unemployment benefits for October won’t arrive on the 10th– why the SEPE (Spanish Public Employment Service) is paying them on Tuesday the 13th and which banks are advancing them: {Trans, summary}
– This month, SEPE benefits are arriving three days later than usual, and it’s not due to any error or problem with your file.
– The State Public Employment Service ‘s rules work like clockwork: benefits are paid on the 10th of each month, and if that day falls on a public holiday, on the next working day. This is stated on their website in the FAQ section. This October, however, the rules are working against them more than ever, because the 10th falls on a Saturday, Monday the 12th is a national holiday, and the payment is postponed until Tuesday the 13th. It’s the worst possible scenario: neither Saturday nor Sunday are working days, and on top of that, Spain’s National Day on the 12th will cause even further delays. However, it’s not all bad news. The delay is only in the calendar, because the full amount will be paid as usual.
– Since 2020 , when the Ministry of Labor reached an agreement with banking entities to advance the payment of benefits during the COVID period, several entities maintain the practice of making the transfer of the amount before the 10th by their own decision, without the SEPE having changed its official date. Among the banks that typically make advance payments are CaixaBank and Santander, although they are not the only ones. However, the payment date depends on each bank’s policy. If you’re interested in this method, we recommend contacting your bank for more information. Source, Spanish: https://www.adslzone.net/noticias/internet/sepe-advierte-retraso-paro-1026/
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You can now request a postal vote for the November 29th general election: {Trans, summary}
– Following the publication in the Official State Gazette of the decree dissolving Parliament and calling an election, the deadline for requesting a postal vote begins this Tuesday, November 6. Voters can request it until November 19, ten days before the election.
– The application must be made by the voter themselves and can be submitted either in person or online, at post offices or through the forms available on the postal service’s website. Identification is required to request a postal vote. Those applying in person at a post office can use their physical ID card. Those applying online must identify themselves using an electronic ID or a valid digital certificate.
– Those who request a postal vote will receive the necessary voting materials at home between November 9 and 22. These will include a mailing envelope, the voter registration certificate, the ballot papers for the Congress and Senate, and an information sheet with instructions.
– Once they have received the voting materials, they can submit their completed postal ballot at a post office until November 26. Identification will be required when submitting the ballot. This additional requirement was introduced in 2023 following suspicions of electoral fraud in Melilla and other municipalities during the regional and municipal elections held on May 28.
– The Central Electoral Board (JEC) subsequently ruled that voters must present a national identity card, passport, driver’s license, residence permit, or “any other valid document that allows the voter to be identified” when submitting a postal ballot. This requirement also applied to the general elections held in July 2023.
– {To be clear: You submit the completed postal ballot at a post office– you vote using the ballot you received at home, then hand/mail it in at the post office. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20261006/elecciones-generales-voto-correo-2026-plazos/17254655.shtml
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Orient Express Corinthian Sailing Ship Makes Inaugural Visit to Málaga: {Trans, summary}
– On Friday 9 October, Málaga is due to receive the Orient Express Corinthian on its inaugural visit to the port. The 220-metre luxury sailing vessel, described in the source data as the world’s largest tourist sailing ship, will arrive from Marseille after a four-night voyage and then sail onwards to Cádiz, Portimao and Lisbon.
– The ship accommodates 110 passengers in suites ranging from 43 to 225 square metres, with luxury interiors, dining and leisure facilities. Its most distinctive feature is its sailing technology, developed largely by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Three 69-metre masts carry rigid sails made from glass fibre, carbon fibre and epoxy resin, covering 4,500 square metres. Wind provides the main means of movement in suitable conditions, supplemented by liquefied natural gas propulsion.
– Environmental features are presented as a major priority. The vessel is designed for future conversion to green hydrogen and has an organised recycling system. Its ballast-water treatment combines filters with high-intensity ultraviolet light, while other wastewater is treated and fresh water can be produced onboard. A dynamic positioning system assists during anchoring, and sensors are intended to prevent collisions with large marine mammals and other objects. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/velero-crucerista-grande-mundo-llega-malaga_0_2008160167.html
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NERJA
Three new ecological moorings protect the seabed of Maro from anchors: {Trans, summary}
– The Nerja coastline now boasts three new eco-friendly moorings for boats involved in diving activities. These mooring points allow boats to anchor without dropping directly onto the seabed, thus reducing the risk of damage to reefs and seagrass meadows.
– The action is part of a project promoted by the Andalusian Regional Government’s Ministry of Sustainability and Environment, which involves installing 25 moorings in various protected areas along the coasts of Málaga and Granada. Eight devices have been installed in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs Natural Area: three along the Nerja coastline and five off the coast of Almuñécar. According to the regional government, all eight are now in place.
– So far, 17 of the 25 planned have been installed. In addition to the eight in Maro-Cerro Gordo, there are five more in Punta de la Mona and four in Calahonda-Castell de Ferro. Source, Spanish: https://www.infonerja.com/tres-nuevos-fondeos-ecologicos-protegen-los-fondos-marinos-de-maro-frente-a-las-anclas/
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Nerja approves the preliminary project for the car park next to the Health Centre with 847 spaces: {Trans, summary}
– The preliminary project is approved following the public exhibition period, and the next step is the drafting and processing of the final project.
– The Local Government Board of Nerja has approved the preliminary project for the new car park building next to the Health Centre, which will have 847 spaces spread over four floors plus a roof. The project occupies 25,406.46 square metres. Of the 847 spaces, 806 will be conventional, 22 are reserved for people with reduced mobility, and 20 will have infrastructure for electric vehicles. Source, Spanish: https://malagapress.com/en/eastern-costa-del-sol/nerja/nerja-approves-the-preliminary-project-for-the-car-park-next-to-the-health-centre-with-847
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MIJAS
Mijas will host the final event of the Ladies European Golf Tour: {Trans, summary}
– Mijas will host the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2026 from November 26th to 29th, one of the leading international women’s golf events and the tournament that will close this Ladies European Tour (LET) season. A total of 75 players will compete on the Europa course at La Cala Resort.
– The event, held at the end of November, also aims to boost tourism outside of peak season– golf is a tool for reducing seasonality and attracting visitors year-round. Source, Spanish: https://www.areacostadelsol.com/torremolinos/feria-libro-torremolinos-fechas-autores-programacion/
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UK
Gosport migrants- Hampshire police bring in dispersal order for an entire town ahead of migrant boat landing: {Summary of 2 articles}
– Police have placed a dispersal order on the whole town of Gosport as preparations continue for a migrant boat landing. The order means that anyone in Gosport who does not leave an area when asked to by a police officer can be arrested.
– Haslar Bridge has been closed by police, and there are coaches at Blockhouse already. This also happened on September 22, when the occupants of a boat were apparently originally going to be taken to Gosport but were eventually taken to Dover by sea.
– Despite the imposition of the police orders to protect the illegal migrant ‘megadinghy’ landing on Sunday, protests were staged near the Haslar Marina, where locals sought to create a blockade. Footage on social media appeared to show the protesters chanting “send them back” {Image below. Too much bad language for me to post. See it here: https://x.com/georgedmadgwick/status/2106856023164064043 -Ed.}.
– However, the hardline police response ultimately prevailed, and the 120 illegals were brought ashore at Fort Blockhouse, the former home of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. The illegals had been escorted into British territorial waters by the French boat Abeille Liberté and then escorted the rest of the way by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), according to the Portsmouth Evening News. Once ashore, the illegals were loaded onto buses and sent with police escort to Kent to presumably have their asylum claims logged.
Sources: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/gosport-migrants-police-bring-in-dispersal-order-all-town-possible-boat-landing-9265157 & https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/10/05/police-issue-lockdown-order…
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US pulls bombers out of UK’s Fairford airbase after arrests:
– A week after several men were detained at the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in the UK’s Fairford on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks, a Pentagon official announced that the United States had removed its B-1 bombers from the base northwest of London. On Sunday, aircraft monitoring sites showed the B-1 aircraft flying out of the UK base.
– “While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time, we can acknowledge now that all US bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have re-deployed to their home stations in the United States,” a Pentagon spokesman wrote in a statement.
– A dozen B-1 bombers had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the British airbase used by the US. London previously allowed the Pentagon to fly sorties out of Fairford against Iranian missile sites which were threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
– What do we know about the suspected plot? Last Sunday, police were called to a base in southwest England after a local farmer reported a group of men in several vans engaging in “suspicious” activity. Investigators blocked off the area and called in the bomb disposal teams. However, no explosives were found in the vehicles. Later, the five British nationals arrested in connection to the incident were released on bail.
– US President Donald Trump voiced his disappointment over their release. On Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that Britain had “strong indications” that Iran was involved in a suspected plot targeting the base. Iran dismissed the accusations as baseless and summoned the British ambassador in Tehran to discuss the issue. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-pulls-bombers-out…
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ENERGY CRISIS
Electricity prices exceed 200 euros/MWh for the first time since the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine- what times are least expensive: {Trans, summary}
– The average wholesale electricity price will reach €201.99 per megawatt-hour (MWh) this Tuesday , the highest value since December 5, 2022 , at the height of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to data from OMIE (the Iberian Energy Market Operator), Spain has once again surpassed the psychological barrier of €200/MWh. At that time, the reduction in Russian gas supplies drove up energy prices across Europe and pushed the electricity market to record highs. In fact, the record for the Spanish wholesale market was set in March 2022, when it reached €544.98/MWh .
– This time, the causes are different from those of the Ukraine crisis, but they share some common features. The price of natural gas has once again put upward pressure on energy markets, while there is lower wind power generation and greater reliance on combined cycle power plants to meet electricity demand. Added to this is international geopolitical uncertainty, especially in the Middle East, which continues to influence energy and commodity markets.
– The price increase is not a phenomenon exclusive to Spain. European market data shows that on Tuesday, France will register a virtually identical average price of €201.37/MWh , while Germany will be around €202/MWh . Italy, traditionally one of the countries with the most expensive electricity, will once again be above both, with an average price exceeding €233/MWh.
*The most expensive and cheapest times of day*
– According to OMIE data, the day will begin with prices above €200/MWh and will register an initial peak during the morning, when electricity will reach €251.79/MWh between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Prices will then decrease thanks to high photovoltaic production and will bottom out during the afternoon. The daily low will be recorded between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, at €147.09/MWh. From that moment on, a new escalation will begin, taking the price up to €260/MWh between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. and up to the daily maximum of €274.70/MWh between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m., coinciding with the period of highest demand of the day.
*The market price is not the bill the consumer pays*
– The figure of €201.99/MWh corresponds to the wholesale market and is not directly equivalent to the amount of a household electricity bill. As the OCU (Spanish Consumers’ Organization) points out, the electricity bill includes other charges such as contracted power, regulated tolls and fees, adjustment costs, meter rental, and taxes.
– Consumers most exposed to these fluctuations are those on the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC), the regulated tariff. However, even in these cases, the bill does not depend exclusively on the daily market. The reform of the PVPC has reduced the weight of the wholesale market in the bill: it currently represents approximately 45%, while the rest comes from futures market references (contracts closed in advance to buy electricity at a price agreed upon in the future) to smooth out fluctuations. Source, Spanish: https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20261005/luz-supera-200-euros-mwh…
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SPORTS
Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz edges Jiri Lehecka, defends Tokyo title:
– The Spaniard Alcaraz faced Jiri Lehecka in the Tokyo final and scored a 7-6, 6-4 victory, defending the crown and lifting his 27th ATP trophy at 23, the first since February.
Full article: https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/On_the_ATP_results…
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Tennis News- Medvedev pays dearly for his ball-hitting incident in Beijing, a $220,000 fine & 200 ATP points deduction: {Trans, summary}
– Daniil Medvedev faces a harsh punishment after his controversial disqualification from the ATP 500 in Beijing. The Russian tennis player accidentally hit a spectator with a ball after losing a point in the semifinals of the tournament, where he was playing Novak Djokovic. The negative consequences of this action extend far beyond his elimination at the hands of the Serbian. The former world number one will lose the $220,000 prize money and 200 ATP points he had earned in Beijing. Furthermore, the sporting sanction could seriously jeopardize his participation in the ATP Finals.
– Novak Djokovic was leading 5-3 in the second set, after winning the first, when the incident occurred. Frustrated by the situation, Medvedev hit a ball into the stands, which struck a spectator in the face. The spectator had to be treated on the court for the injury. The action left no room for doubt. Mohamed Layani , one of the most experienced chair umpires on the tour, didn’t hesitate to disqualify the Russian player. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/deportes/medvedev-sale-caro… & Video Link
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TRAVEL
Interior Ministry extends border controls for travellers from Italy for another 15 days, until October 22: {Trans, summary}
– The Interior Ministry has extended for another 15 days, until 24:00 on October 22, the border controls for travellers from Italy at internal air and sea borders, as published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) this Tuesday. This is the third extension of these controls, which began in Spain on August 8th due to “reasons of urgency and a serious threat to public order.” Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-interior-prorroga…
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OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and scandal-ridden politician, dies at 86:
– Bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer, whose career as a politician was derailed by a perjury conviction, has died. He was 86.
– Archer died “suddenly and peacefully” at his home Monday, a day before the global release of his final novel, “Adam and Eve,” publisher HarperCollins said. Like his bestseller “Kane and Abel,” the new book follows a pair of biblically named characters born on the same day to different social classes. Both a celebrated author and scandal-plagued politician, Archer’s professional life teetered between triumph and turmoil as he wrote his way through a brief prison sentence and returned to the political arena. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-archer…
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OTHER
Rod Stewart will give 3 Spanish concerts, in Seville, Tarragona and Murcia, in 2027, as part of his farewell tour “The Final Encore”: {Trans, summary}
– The hitherto unstoppable rock singer Rod Stewart is saying a final goodbye to the stage after more than 60 years of career with a world tour in 2027 that he has called ” The Final Encore” (“The Last Encore”). The announcement of his final tour came accompanied by a message on his social media: “Well, here we go… one last time!” although he clarified that he might give occasional concerts but there will be no major future tours.
– Rod Stewart is currently 81 years old and his latest tour, “One Last Time”, was interrupted by his health problems which have led him to undergo surgery to place a coronary stent in a heart operation.
– Rod Stewart will be touring Spain in July 2027, where he has announced three concerts so far– more dates in Spain may be announced. He will perform on July 6th in Seville (Icónica Festival), July 8th in Tarragona (Tarraco Arena), and July 13th in Murcia (Plaza de Toros). Tickets for these three dates are on sale from Monday, October 5th. Info & tix: https://rodstewart.com/tour-dates/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laganzua.net/noticias/32754-rod-stewart-dara-conciertos…
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SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
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– Catalan separatists accuse Sánchez of calling early election to cover up corruption and immigration failures
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/junts-accuses-sanchez-20261005000500-nt.html
– Malaga’s ‘Caribbean’ autumn draws to a close as cold front brings rain, hail and temperature drop
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/caribbean-autumn-malaga-20261006000500-nt.html
– Andalucía to lower regional income tax rates and introduce eyewear deductions for under-25s
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalusia-will-reduce-20261005000500-nt.html
– Andalucía to introduce new rules on public self-protection as emergencies become more frequent; regional government is drawing up guidelines to train the public to respond to earthquakes, storms and uncontrollable fires {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalusia-will-issue-20261005000500-nt.html
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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/
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Earthquake Map for Spain with real-time updates: https://visualizadores.ign.es/tproximos
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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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