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DigameXtra No. 2306 Thursday, July 7th, 2022

On July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 By Naythan

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Vélez-Málaga hosts the Festival del Sol July 14 to August 6:
With great artists from the music scene like José Mercé, JF Reyes and Paco Candela. In addition, the program includes performances for all audiences such as the VLM National Modern Dance Championship, DJs, a show by AlboRoto, Los Cantajuegos and a night of Tributes to The Cure and Spanish IndieRock.
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Rincón de la Victoria will celebrate its Fair in honor of Our Lady of Carmen from July 13 to 17:
– All performances are free of charge.
– Wednesday 13 July from 22:00 hours. The event will take place in the Plaza Al-Ándalus, where there will be an opening speech followed by the flamenco company Carmen Camacho performance.
– Thursday 14 July in the Plaza Al-Andalus from 10:00 am activities start with the traditional parade of giants and big-heads, performances by the Fit-Kit and Cheerleaders Gym Victory school, and the music-cultural association Banda de Música de Rincón de la Victoria, as well as a breakfast of chocolate with churros. At 12:00 the fair will be inaugurated with the malagueñas of the Estrella Díaz folklore and dance academy. There will also be the election of the Children’s Queen and King, and a foam party.
During the evening, the fair in Plaza Al Ándalus Square will host musical performances from 20:00 hours and the election of the adult category of the Queen and Mister of the Fair. The municipal auditorium will vibrate with the DJ Sessión by Toulalan&Adriana, Pocholo and Jorge Blanca.
– On Friday 15th the children’s area will begin at 12:00 noon. At 20:30 in the same square, the final gala of the ‘In Memoriam Marifé de Triana’ Copla Contest will take place. The night will offer Nolasco in concert
– On Sat 16th. In the morning, the Al Andalus square will host a children’s area with water inflatables. The evening will be for the Elixir FM party. The seafaring processions will be held on Saturday 16 July with the first departure from La Cala del Moral at 19.30 hours, and that of Rincón de la Victoria, 20.30 hours with the pyromusical show at the landing in the area of Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana.
– On Sunday 17th there will be the traditional Horse Ride from 12.00 hours, a performance by the Panda de Verdiales 1st de Benagalbón and the Escuela Municipal de Verdiales, as well as castanets by the Asociación Cultural Estrella del Alba, and a meeting of rociero choirs. The Mago de Oz concert will close this year’s fair programme.
– Children’s Day, with reduced prices on the children’s rides at the Huerta Julián fairgrounds, will be held on 12 and 17 July.

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Outside furniture comprising white oval table, 2 armchairs and 6 dining chairs, all in white plastic, with yellow and white striped seat pads included. 60 euros
– 2 cupboards, seen here together but each one freestanding with 1 shelf. Each cupboard is 65 cms wide, 82 cms high and 42 cms deep. As you see, they are left and right opening. 40 euros each.
Can be seen in La Herradura, contact Christina / Nerja
whatsapp 687602057

For Sale: Bicycle by Coluer. Reduced by half for quick sale! Only ridden a few times. Extra comfortable saddle, front and rear lights, rear carrier bag set, inc. spare tube, oil, chain lock etc. It’s a real beauty, modeled on an old style. Bought it a few years ago in Almeria (where it’s been stored ever since). Cost me €500. Price, €160 ONO. David, Torrox. Email: holisticclinic@gmail.com

Wanted: I seek a dehumidifier, not one of the toy ones that are around but a floor standing, mains unit with about 5 Litres capacity. In the past I have paid about 50€ for one. I will collect or meet at the usual places.
John, Campo near Torrox. 628282518 with the usual WhatsApp and Signal
Email: Johnmlovell@protonmail.com.

News & Articles

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SPAIN

The rise in prices triggers inequalities among Spaniards: The 13.2 million Spaniards who are at risk of social exclusion or already live directly below the poverty line, the largest number since the great crisis, are also the ones to whom inflation is passing the greatest bill. The products that have become more expensive are basic foods and energy, precisely those that make up the shopping basket of the poorest. This means that, while families with fewer resources have lost 14% of purchasing power compared to 2021, among those who earn more than 5,000 euros per month, the decrease in purchasing power remains at 11%. This means that inflation has weakened poor households 30% more than the rich. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-rise-in-prices-triggers-inequalities-among-spaniards/

Unions demand a salary increase and warn of a tense autumn of financial crisis and protests:
– CCOO and UGT have demonstrated on Wednesday in front of business organisations across the country to demand the maintenance of the purchasing power of wages, and have warned of an increase in social unrest after the summer if the CEOE employers’ organisation continues in its “closed-mindedness”.
Pepe Álvarez has accused Spanish companies of transferring inflation to prices in order to “earn in one year everything they could not earn with covid.” “They do it because they want to continue hoarding wealth for a few”, said the general secretary of the UGT, and has demanded that the employers distribute these benefits in the form of a salary increase for their workers.
– In addition to requesting a wage increase in collective agreements, the unions have expressed their intention to continue reviewing the Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMI), which at the beginning of the year rose to 1,000 euros per month. Álvarez has insisted the SMI must be reviewed after six months, something that becomes more urgent in the current inflation situation, with the CPI at 10.2%, according to the advance data for June. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/ccoo-and-ugt-demand-a-salary-increase-and-warn-of-a-tense-autumn/
Additional reference, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/economia/CCOO-UGT-paz-social-garantiza-poder-adquisitivo-salarios_0_1699331575.html

ANDALUCIA

Saharan dust haze and high temperatures threaten the south of Spain again: The State weather agency, Aemet, has issued yellow and amber alerts as the mercury is expected to soar in parts of Andalucía on Thursday and Friday
– A new calima is expected in Malaga province again. Although an episode as virulent as the one that happened last March is not expected, the Saharan dust will once again flirt with the area. The weather maps show that it will be experienced mainly in the eastern part of the province, around Nerja and Vélez-Málaga.
– In Andalucía this latest episode of haze will be especially noticeable in Almeria province and on the coast of Granada, as it will travel along the coast from east to west until Thursday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/calima-temperatures-weather-alerts-20220706190844-nt.html

NERJA

Nerja regulates the access of vehicles to the beaches of Maro, and enables bus, shuttle and car parks: {Translation}
– With the aim of improving safety conditions for users, Nerja Town Hall has regulated vehicle access to the beaches of Maro.
– “Due to the large number of visitors to the beach of Maro and La Caleta during the summer season, and the traffic problems caused by bad parking and occasional security problems, the Town Hall has regulated access, and has also set up a parking area and a shuttle bus,” explained Francisco Arce.
– He also informed that this limitation of vehicle access to the beach does not affect public transport or emergency services, as well as the owners and tenants of land in the area, who must go to the Local Police Headquarters to obtain authorisation.
– With regard to the public bus service, Francisco Arce detailed that “it will be in operation during the summer season, from 10.00 to 20.00 hours, at a price of 1.5 euros each way”.
– On the other hand, the councillor for Municipal Services, Gema García, reported that to facilitate parking, both for locals and visitors, a temporary parking area has been set up near the access control to the beaches, which will have space for more than 100 vehicles and will be managed by the Taller de la Amistad association. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-regula-el-acceso-de-vehiculos-a-las-playas-de-maro-y-habilita-autobus-lanzadera-y-aparcamientos/

MALAGA

High inflation and low wages cause protests in Malaga: {Translation, summary} 06 July, 2022 – 18:09
– Sky-high inflation and low wages. The combination is horrible for the economy of any family, especially for those with fewer resources, and it is taking its toll on the middle classes as well. Going to the petrol station, shopping at the supermarket, to a restaurant, to a clothes shop or planning a trip has become a nightmare because for the same money you get far less goods. And you don’t even have to leave your home to take the hit. It comes in the electricity bill, the gas bill, the mortgage, the rent and it will come in the community fees.
– Social tension is growing and the first to take the first public step of protest have been the trade unions. They have organised this Wednesday a day of protest all over Spain with a slogan that leaves no room for doubt: Wage or Conflict. In the case of Malaga about 150 people, mostly belonging to CCOO and UGT, have gathered at the door of the Confederation of Employers of Malaga to demand wage increases to cope with the sharp increase in prices, which in June is at 10.2% year-on-year in the country according to the progress of the National Institute of Statistics.
– “We are very concerned about the situation of inflation we have and in the horizon we are facing with the war in Ukraine and the rise in the price of raw materials, fuel and energy,” said the secretary general of UGT in Malaga, Soledad Ruiz, who added that “there has been aid for families that we consider insufficient”. Ruiz stated that prices have risen by 25% in a key sector for the Malaga economy, such as the hotel and catering industry, and “we would like to draw attention to the fear that is being generated”. The maximum representative of UGT in Malaga has regretted that the Spanish employers rejected the wage review clause or “an absolutely reasonable three-year wage increase” requested by the unions. “It is a monumental mistake to have workers in a situation like this without there being wage agreements”, said Ruiz, who believes that “the time has come to limit prices and to propose new situations because we are not going to resign ourselves to the fact that the crisis will once again fall on the workers and conflict will increase”.
– The secretary for Employment and Training at CCOO in Malaga, María José Prados, stressed that the average wage in Malaga does not reach 17,000 euros per year and “we are seeing that there is significant speculation on prices because the big companies continue to make profits in this country”. The CCOO demands that companies that do not comply with collective agreements or that do not raise the minimum wage should not be able to access public aid.
– The situation is looking bleak and there are already many families who are having a really hard time. A report by the Consumers’ Organisation (OCU) published on Wednesday points out that one in four families is finding it difficult to cover their daily needs, 34% of citizens have no savings margin and that inflation is particularly affecting families with two or more dependent children, the unemployed, those living on rented accommodation and people aged between 45 and 59. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/alta-inflacion-bajos-salarios-protestas-malaga-video_0_1699331719.html

UK

UK supermarket warning as potentially deadly superbug found in pork: Supermarket warnings have been issued as a potentially deadly superbug is found in British pork. Tests found more than 10% of sampled products resistant to antibiotic used to treat serious illnesses in humans. The probe discovered that some British pork has been infected with enterococci bacteria. The contaminated products included some pork sold under the “Red Tractor assured” label, it is claimed. But some organic lines were also impacted. This bacteria can be dangerous as it can cause issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to reports.
Full article: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/uk-supermarket-warning-potentially-deadly-24415275

Boris Johnson rejects Scottish independence referendum request reveals Sturgeon: In what Sturgeon argued could be “one of his last acts as PM”, Johnson wrote a letter to her which revealed that he has rejected her request for powers to be devolved to the Scottish Government. In order to legally hold a referendum, the Scottish Parliament must be given the legislative authority to do so via a Section 30 Order. While Johnson denying the First Minister’s request is not unexpected, it does present a significant obstacle to independence.
– Sturgeon shared a copy of the letter written by the Prime Minister. In it, he states: “Thank you for your letter of 28 June, regarding Scottish independence. “I have carefully considered the arguments you set out for a transfer of power from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament to hold another referendum on independence. As our country faces unprecedented challenges at home and abroad, I cannot agree that now is the time to return to a question, which was clearly answered by the people of Scotland in 2014.”
Full article: https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-rejects-scottish-independence-24419579

Just received this from Johnson (one of his last acts as PM?). To be clear, Scotland will have the opportunity to choose independence – I hope in a referendum on 19 October 2023 but, if not, through a general election. Scottish democracy will not be a prisoner of this or any PM. pic.twitter.com/EAgIVvEuoc
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) July 6, 2022

EUROPE

European Parliament backs nuclear and gas “as green” in EU taxonomy: The proposed inclusion of certain nuclear and gas activities within the European Union’s list of officially approved “green” investments is set to become law after an attempt to block it fails in the European Parliament. Full article: https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/European-Parliament-backs-nuclear-and-gas-in-EU-ta

USA

Georgia Guidestones explosion- ‘America’s Stonehenge’ that critics dub ‘satanic’ is hit by bomb attack: Investigators said unknown people detonated an explosive device at around 4 am. A large portion of the structure was damaged and one part was completely destroyed. Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/video/georgia-guidestones-explosion-live-large-171102114.html

ENERGY CRISIS

Russia Shutting Two Major Oil Pipelines! We could be in for a very rough winter. Shortages of electricity, petrol, water & food are impending, as inflation exacerbates the problems. Could we see these necessities subject to rationing? Only time will tell…

Russian court suspends oil flows through Caspian pipeline: A Russian court ordered the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which transports oil from Kazakhstan via one of the world’s largest pipelines, to suspend operations over paperwork on tackling oil spills, adding to international supply concerns. Full article: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PUBLIC-JOINT-STOCK-COMPAN-13491337/news/Russian-court-suspends-oil-flows-through-Caspian-pipeline-40909544/

Russia is set to switch off the gas for work on a Nord Stream 1 pipeline – and Germany fears the worst:
– Russia is poised to temporarily shut down the Nord Stream 1 pipeline – the European Union’s biggest piece of gas import infrastructure – for annual maintenance. The works have stoked fears of further disruption to gas supplies that would undermine the bloc’s efforts to prepare for winter. Some fear the Kremlin could use planned maintenance works to turn off the taps for good. The summer maintenance activities on the pipeline, which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, are scheduled to take place from July 11 through to July 21.
– Analysts at political risk consultancy Eurasia Group agree. If supply “doesn’t come back after maintenance because President Putin plays games or wants to hit Europe while it hurts, then the plan to fill up gas storage by the end of summer will probably not work,” Henning Gloystein, director of energy, climate and resources at Eurasia Group, told CNBC via telephone.
Full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/05/germany-fears-russian-gas-flows-could-be-about-to-stop-for-good.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
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OTHER

Physicists see electron whirlpools for the first time: Long predicted but never observed, this fluid-like electron behavior could be leveraged for low-power next-generation electronics. “Electron vortices are expected in theory, but there’s been no direct proof, and seeing is believing,” says Leonid Levitov, professor of physics at MIT. “Now we’ve seen it, and it’s a clear signature of being in this new regime, where electrons behave as a fluid, not as individual particles.” Full article: https://news.mit.edu/2022/electron-whirlpools-physics-0706

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DigameXtra No. 2305 Wednesday, July 6th, 2022

On July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 By Naythan

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The Blue Stompers Jump Review: Friday July 8th 23:30
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Elvis Tribute by SUN: Sat, July 9th 22:30
Alameda Cafeteria, Pl. de la Alameda 11, Coin

Torrox Motor Show: 16 & 17 July at “La Granja” Torrox FB

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Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades- Services available for home, garden and office:
-Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, my time can be hired in 3 time slots of 4, 6 and 8 hours at a cost of 60€, 85€ and 110€ respectively plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost . costs as above or fixed price quote if you prefer.
-Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost. I am always busy and usually require between 2 and 4 weeks notice before I can start work but I can usually carry out quotations fairly quickly.
-Check my website for examples of my work http://nik-of-all-trades.weebly.com/
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available everyday in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
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Halting Erosion Using Vetiver Grass from Vetiver Spain:
Vetiver Grass is a fast growing non-invasive clumping grass that grows to 2 metres in height. It has a root system that grows to 3-4 metres deep and they are very strong.
The National Geographic Magazine has called them “Roots of Steel”.
Once Vetiver is established it is drought resistant.
We are located in Sayalonga and we can plant all year round but February and March are the best months to plant Vetiver. Vetiver loves the heat of a long summer to get established.
Decomposing Vetiver used as a mulch, improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away as it is a natural insect repellent. It is in the same family as Lemon Grass, which we also carry.
Vetiver also is a nutritious and replenishable animal feed. Horses, cattle, and pigs love it.
We use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive Ornamental hedge.
To see more photos and videos please visit our DATA storage site located at http://www.vetiverspain.org.
This month we have some special offers that include shipping.
For more information or to organize a visit please contact us.
Our retail website: www.vetiverspain.com
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Telephone or Whatsapp at (34) 692 288 657
David and Anna
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Natural & yute cupboard ideal for bathroom or lamp table. Waxed New handles. Measurements 45 x 40 x 76.50cms Price 55€
– Hallway unit beautiful natural top 75.50 x 30X 75cms Price 95€
– Solid occasional table / lamp Natural & yute
Measurements 40 x 32 x 55cms Price 55€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Glass topped coffee table with shelf. 84 cms width, depth front to back 46 cms, height 52 cms. 45 euros.
– Small square coffee table with shelf. 60 cms square, 57 cms height. 20 euros
– Danish solid wood Sideboard with 3 cupboards and 3 drawers,
width 176 cms, depth front to back 50 cms, height 81 cms.
100 euros.
Can be seen in La Herradura, contact Christina / Nerja
whatsapp 687602057

For Sale: Sofa bed, spotless, like new. 70€. Buyer collects. whatsapp +34 699757798 or mvaderlind@gmail.com ; Madeleine, Arenas

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Covid Spain- Those hospitalized with coronavirus rise more than 10% since Friday to its highest level in nearly five months: {Translation, summary} 05/07/2022 18:56
This Tuesday, the Ministry of Health has added 148 deaths; there are 11.586 persons admitted to hospital with coronavirus, resulting in the occupation of the 9,56% of the beds. With respect to the previous report, the number has gone up by 10%. In the ICU, there are 502 patients with COVID-19.
The incidence in patients older than 60 years old is also on the rise: this Tuesday is in the 1.135,30 cases per 100,000 population in the past 14 days, as compared to the 996,25 points of the previous report. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/hospitalizados-coronavirus-suben-10-viernes-mayor-cifra-mediados-febrero_1_9145864.html

SPAIN

These are the latest changes made to Spain’s ITV vehicle inspection tests, with effect from 1 July: A number of checks have been restored which had been modified or eliminated due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, in order to minimise the risk of contagion. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/itv-test-changes-20220705124113-nt.html

Spain tightens monkeypox protocol for the infected and exposed, as cases rise: Spain’s Ministry of Health has tightened the monkeypox virus protocol and issued further advice to those infected in a bid to stop the spread of the virus, as reported on Tuesday, July 5. English summary article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/07/05/spains-ministry-of-health-tightens-monkeypox-virus-protocol-as-cases-rise/
Spanish original article: https://www.ultimahora.es/noticias/nacional/2022/07/05/1754177/virus-del-mono-sanidad-endurece-protocolo.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar, epicenter of musical culture starting today with the start of the Weekend Beach Festival: {Translation, summary}
– After two long years of waiting, the “weekers” are eager to enjoy this reunion in the middle of the holiday period. From tomorrow, Wednesday 6 July until Saturday 9 July, there will be a real marathon of music and good atmosphere, a parade of the best and latest in national and international music, this year headed by artists such as Nicky Jam, Residente, Bastille, Izal, Wade and The Hives, among many others.
– More than 90 artists distributed over 4 days and 4 stages will be present at this new edition of the Torreño festival, which has an artistic budget of more than 3 million euros and an important economic impact, a 40,000 m2 site with easy accessibility, 25,000 m2 of camping area next to the site and just a few metres from the beach, and parking for 3,000 vehicles. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-epicentro-de-la-cultura-musical-a-partir-de-manana-con-el-inicio-del-weekend-beach-festival/ & VIDEO LINK

UK

2 key ministers quit Boris Johnson government: Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned within minutes of each other, costing Johnson the support of the men responsible for tackling two of the biggest issues facing Britain – the cost-of-living crisis and surging COVID-19 infections.
Both cited Johnson’s credibility after a day in which the prime minister was forced to backtrack on earlier statements about the scandal that has rattled his government for the past six days.
Johnson quickly named two loyalists to the positions: Steve Barclay got Javid’s old job, while Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi replaces Sunak as Treasury chief, Downing Street said. Full article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/2-key-ministers-quit-boris-johnson-government

EUROPE

EU Citizens Are Struggling to Prove Lawful Residence in UK Due to Settlement Scheme Issues: 246,000 European citizens and their families living in the United Kingdom have been waiting for over one year to have their documents proving they are lawfully residing in the country. The EU settlement scheme, which is aimed at the smooth transition from the United Kingdom leaving the EU, which comes with several restrictions for both Brits and Europeans. Without such documents, EU citizens living in the British territory struggle to get jobs, rent homes, travel abroad and get public health services, as they are considered to be residing in the country illegally.
And that is another broken promise from Priti Patel, a BREXIT supporter who took pride in a “hugely successful scheme so European citizens and their families can continue to call the UK home.” Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-citizens-are-struggling-to-prove-lawful-residence-in-uk-due-to-settlement-scheme-issues/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
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Djokovic stages extraordinary comeback against Sinner to reach Wimbledon semis: Just when Novak Djokovic’s troubling year looked like hitting another low he salvaged his bid for a fourth successive Wimbledon title by coming back from two sets down to beat Italian Jannik Sinner on Tuesday. The Serbian top seed had looked in all kinds of trouble against the inspired 20-year-old after being outplayed for two sets but stormed back to win 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2. He also extended an unbeaten run at Wimbledon that goes back to 2017 and now stands at 26 matches. Photo: Toby Melville, Reuters. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20220705-djokovic-stages-extraordinary-comeback-against-sinner-to-reach-wimbledon-semis

TECH

Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug: Google posted a security update for its Chrome browser that fixes what’s known as a zero-day bug. The problem affects Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Android. It’s called “zero-day” because once a hacker detects the vulnerability, the software vendor essentially has “zero time” to patch it before it’s exploited. Google did not post a detailed explanation of how the exploit works, but will do so when the majority of people have updated, making the danger of further attacks less severe.
– Although details are scarce, the exploit is being used by hackers in the wild, so we recommend updating Chrome immediately. The exploit may allow arbitrary code execution on your desktop, which has the potential to give hackers full access to your PC.
– This is the fourth Chrome zero-day bug fixed this year, with previous fixes arriving in February, March, and April, signaling an increase in hacking attempts. It would be best to enable automatic Chrome updates while on the *About Chrome* page to get these problems taken care of as soon as possible.
– To update to the latest version of Google Chrome on Windows or Mac, open the app and click the three vertical dots at the top-right to see more options. In the Help menu, choose About Chrome to see information about the browser. In most cases, Chrome will automatically start the update process so that only a relaunch is required to finish the installation. If an update button appears, click it, then relaunch the app to finish and secure the browser from attacks. Full article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/urgent-chrome-update-for-windows-and-mac/

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– Substack does NOT verify blog content for accuracy, the authors are responsible for their content. So if you see a Substack blog/article referenced, the fact it comes from Substack does not lend it credibility. You are relying on the author, and the references provided in the article, to determine its trustworthiness.

FINANCIAL

Euro Tumbles to 20-Year Low, Putting Parity With Dollar in Sight:
The euro slid to the lowest level against the US dollar in two decades as investors grappled with the prospect of an energy crisis that risks tipping the region into a recession.
The common currency fell as much as 1.8% to $1.0235, its weakest level since December 2002, weighed down by the threat of gas shortages that could disrupt industrial activity across the region if Russia cuts off supplies. Full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-05/euro-falls-to-lowest-since-2002-against-the-us-dollar

OTHER

The Large Hadron Collider returns in the hunt for new physics:
The race to discover new physics returns today as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is re-ignited, firing heavy ion particles into one another at 99.99% the speed of light to recreate a state of primordial matter not seen since just after the Big Bang.
The Large Hadron Collider is the world’s longest and most powerful particle accelerator, firing beams of subatomic particles around a 17-mile-long (27 kilometers) loop beneath the ground near Geneva, on the French-Swiss border. See the worker in the center of the photo for a sense of scale. Photo: CERN. Full article: https://www.space.com/large-hadron-collider-begins-observations-third-run

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DigameXtra No. 2304 Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

On July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 By Naythan

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Concert: Saturday 9th of July from 8 pm in Comares. The Magic Trio in concert (Dana Andrews voice, Gianni Piras ac. guitar, Aki Riihimäki el. guitar). It’s not just a concert it will be an unforgettable experience- Magic exists!
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Mijas “Night of Blues” FREE Concert: Sat, July 9.
Featuring 3 acts: Reverend Shawn Amos (NYC), Malaga band the Gangberries, and the Néstor Pardo Trio.
The event will be held at the Miguel González Berral Open-Air Auditorium in Mijas Pueblo with a capacity of 1,240 people and it will not be necessary to book tickets in advance as entry will be free until capacity is reached. Info 952 589 034 VIDEO LINK

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For Rent: Long term. I´m offering a “local” commercial premises in the centre of Nerja, five minutes´walk from the balcony of Europe. Its surface is 58 square metres distributed in two rooms. It´s ideal for an office, a shop, a workshop or even as storage space
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Wanted: Long Term Rental, Torrox El Campo. Responsible, mature and quiet Scandinavian woman looking for independent “smaller” Country House near the village of Torrox with mountain/sea views and nice outdoor space. Non smoker, no pets. 1-2 bedrooms depending on size/ price. Can be semi / non furnished. Can provide recommendations and proof of income. Can be from now or later this year. Can wait for the right place. Approx 500 / 600 € + utility. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks. Kirsten / Torrox.
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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Family doctors warn of Covid entering “the eighth wave” after “an almost phantom seventh”: {Translation} 4 Jul.
– The spokesman for the Spanish Society of General and Family Doctors, Lorenzo Armenteros, warned on Monday that we are entering “the eighth wave” of Covid-19 after “an almost phantom seventh wave”. “Although we do not have data on most of the positives, by coronavirus, because we only know the incidence in people over sixty, the cases we see in consultations, the new cases in young people and the cases that could be added from self-tests carried out by patients, we would be in an eighth wave,” Armenteros argued.
– An eighth wave because, he added, “we have gone through an almost phantom seventh wave, which disappeared because there was insufficient data, so epidemiologically we would be in an eighth wave”. “This peak that is occurring in the last two weeks could indicate that there is a new wave in the making and it is already beginning to rise,” the family doctors’ spokesman added.
– The doctor from Lugo has warned that “delegating safety to citizens is complicated because they are very tired, there is a pandemic fatigue and people want to enjoy the summer, the crowds, but this leads to a large number of infections,” he warns.
*VARIANTS*
– One aspect he stresses is that the “characteristics of the variants are different; B A-5 is very infectious and the symptoms are greater”. “The symptoms are more severe and require a visit to primary care clinics and a longer hospital stay. The variants are not the same and should not be treated in the same way,” he said.
Lorenzo Armenteros stressed the need to continue “using masks indoors, on public transport and in crowds”. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-medicos-familia-alertan-entrada-octava-ola-covid-pasar-septima-casi-fantasma-20220704120245.html

More than 1,190 cases of monkeypox have already been reported in Spain: {Translation} MADRID, 4 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS)
– In Spain, as of 30 June, 1,196 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported, of which 1,185 are male, 11 are female and aged between 3 and 67 years.
– The reported cases come from Madrid 770, Catalonia 151, Andalusia 118, Canary Islands 46, Basque Country 22, Balearic Islands 22, Community of Valencia 18, Aragon 14, Galicia 7, Asturias 7, Castilla y la Mancha 7, Navarra 5, Castilla y León 3, Cantabria 3, Extremadura 2 and Murcia 1.
– Health has warned that there is a systematic delay in the notification of cases so the data corresponding to the last days may not be fully current.
– Clinical manifestations have been described in 468 cases. The majority presented with anogenital rash (69.2%) and other sites (56.8%), fever (59.6%), asthenia (43.2%) and localised lymphadenopathy (42.5%). In addition, 30 patients out of 468 (6.4%) presented complications during the clinical process, the most frequent being secondary bacterial infections and mouth ulcers. None of the cases died and, of the 353 cases for which information on the most likely transmission mechanism was available, 86.7 per cent were through close contact in the context of high-risk sexual relations and 7.4 per cent through non-sexual close contact. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-espana-ya-registrado-mas-1190-casos-viruela-mono-20220704162432.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Police seize underwater drones capable of crossing the Strait of Gibraltar with 200 kilos of drugs: Eight people have been arrested in Malaga, Cadiz and Ceuta, suspected of being members of a trafficking gang which built the remotely-operated semi-submersible craft from scratch. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/underwater-narco-drones-20220704191407-nt.html

NERJA

The ITV mobile unit for mopeds returns to Nerja: {Translation}
– The mobile MOT unit for mopeds will be in Nerja on the 6th, 7th, 20th and 21st of July, at the esplanade of the street market, at the end of Calle Cisne. Those interested in having their mopeds serviced that they should make an appointment, which can be requested via the website http://www.itvcita.com or by telephone on 959 999 999. He also explained that payment must be made by bank card or letter of payment and that they must be in possession of a valid driving licence, technical inspection card and proof of insurance. Mopeds are obliged to undergo their first MOT three years after the date of initial registration, and subsequent MOTs every two years. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/regresa-la-unidad-movil-de-itv-para-ciclomotores-en-nerja/

MALAGA

Mayor of Malaga calls for a return to wearing Covid face masks inside buildings: Concerned at the recent increase in infections in the city, De la Torre says that if nothing is done to slow down the spread of the virus “we are going to have a summer with a lot of health problems that will affect the wellbeing and lives of many people”. Photo: ñito salas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/mayor-malaga-indoor-masks-20220704122138-nt.html

ALMUNECAR

Blue zone parking comes into force on Almuñécar and La Herradura seafronts: Payment can be made via parking meters, the “parkinglibre” app or by bank card. The paid parking will operate from 11am until 3pm and then from 7pm to 10pm, with a maximum of 3 hours per vehicle per day. Parking fees range from 20 cents (15 minutes) to 1.20 or 1.65 euros. Fines of seven euros will be issued to vehicles without a ticket and a 3.50 euro fine will be given to people who exceed the trime limit. There are also annual passes for residents and workers. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/blue-zone-parking-almunecar-20220704145223-nt.html

EUROPE

Portugal Now Permits Restriction-Free Entry to All Travellers: Travellers from all countries, regardless of whether they are nationals of an EU or non-EU country, are no longer required to follow COVID entry rules when entering Portugal as the latter has dropped all of its restrictions. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/portugal-now-permits-restriction-free-entry-to-all-travellers/

Travellers Warned to Be Careful When Visiting France Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases: The French authorities have recommended that everyone goes back to wearing face masks as the COVID-19 infection cases have been increasing within the country. The number of persons being hospitalised in France due to the COVID-19 infection has been increasing greatly in the last couple of weeks. According to the French authorities, almost one thousand patients infected with Coronavirus get admitted each day. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/travellers-warned-to-be-careful-when-visiting-france-due-to-increasing-covid-19-cases/

Italy declares state of emergency for drought-stricken north: Italy on Monday declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the river Po, which accounts for roughly a third of the country’s agricultural production and is suffering its worst drought for 70 years. The government decree will allow authorities to cut through red tape and take action immediately if they think it necessary, such as to impose water rationing for homes and businesses. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-declares-state-emergency-drought-stricken-north-2022-07-04/

ENERGY CRISIS

Gas prices soar to 160 euros/MWh, twice as high as a month ago: {Translation} 04/07/2022 19:35h
– The price of natural gas on the Dutch TTF market, the benchmark for Europe, stands this Monday at around 160 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), which means returning to levels close to the highs recorded on 7 March (two weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine), when it reached 200 euros/MWh, and double the figures of early June, which stood at around 80 euros/MWh.
– Natural gas prices started the day at 151 euros and rose throughout the day to reach 164 euros/MWh at around 17:00, although at around 18:00 they eased slightly to 162.3 euros.
– This price increase has intensified since 13 June, when gas prices closed on the TTF at 84.76 euros/MWh, only to jump to 123.95 euros/MWh just three days later.
– The rise in the price comes at a time when the EU has agreed to impose a minimum gas reserve of 80% (Spain currently has a storage capacity of 72%) of the storage capacity of each country in the bloc for next autumn in order to guarantee energy security.
– Minister Teresa Ribera stressed that Spain must be “prepared” for a hypothetical total cut-off of Russian gas supplies, a threat that has already materialised with cuts in Poland, Bulgaria, Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark due to the refusal of their electricity operators to pay for gas contracts in roubles, as demanded by Russia. This decision was based on the need to avoid violating EU sanctions.
– Other factors that have influenced the rise in gas prices are the stoppage of the main gas liquefaction plant in the United States and the 40% cut in the supply that Gazprom, the main Russian gas company, sends through the Nord Stream pipeline.
– On 15 June, the so-called ‘Iberian mechanism’ came into force in Spain and Portugal, a measure that limits the price of gas for electricity production with the aim of lowering consumers’ bills.
– Since then, the Iberian Gas Market (Mibgas) publishes daily the price of natural gas to be applied to the electricity market. Thus, on the first day of application of the measure, the price of gas stood at 80 euros/MWh. However, since then it has been climbing and the price for this Tuesday will be 132.54 euros/MWh, i.e. 65.67% more than 21 days ago. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/economia/cotizacion-gas-desboca-160-euros-mwh-doble-mes_1_9143583.html

TRAVEL NEWS

Easyjet announces more strike dates in July at its three bases in Spain: Easyjet’s TCP cabin crews will strike again on July 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, and 31, at their three Spanish bases in Malaga, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca airports. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/07/04/easyjet-announces-more-strike-dates-in-july-at-its-three-bases-in-spain/

HEALTH

The new drugs for treating obesity: Hormone-mimicking treatments that induce a sense of feeling full have helped obese patients achieve significant weight loss, but are not meant for crash dieters. Diabetes drugs such as liraglutide and semaglutide administered at higher doses have proven to be effective for weight loss. A clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2021 showed that semaglutide resulted in an average weight loss of 15% in a group of nearly 2,000 patients, and a third of the study group lost more than 20% of their weight. The drug has been such a success in the United States that its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, quickly ran out of supply shortly after its use for obesity was approved. The Spanish national health system will cover the cost of liraglutide and semaglutide when used to treat diabetes, but not for obesity. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-03/the-new-drugs-for-treating-obesity.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

TECH

Human Factor Ensures The Internet & Cloud Will NEVER Be Secure – HackerOne Employee Caught Stealing Vulnerability Reports: Security company HackerOne on Friday disclosed that a former employee at the firm improperly accessed security reports submitted to the company for personal gain. Calling the incident as a “clear violation” of its values, culture, policies, and employment contracts, HackerOne said it was alerted to the breach on June 22 by an unnamed customer, which asked it to “investigate a suspicious vulnerability disclosure”. Subsequently, analysis of internal log data used to monitor employee access to customer disclosures traced the exposure to a rogue insider. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/hackerone-employee-caught-stealing.html

OTHER

Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon: Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that. In an exclusive interview in his Vatican residence, Francis also denied rumours that he had cancer, joking that his doctors “didn’t tell me anything about it”, and for the first time gave details of the knee condition that has prevented him carrying out some duties. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/exclusive-pope-francis-denies-he-is-planning-resign-soon-2022-07-04/

Another Spectacular Cancel Culture Fail – Crosby, Stills & Nash crawl back to Spotify after ineffective 5-month protest of Joe Rogan Podcast: After making a big public spectacle pulling their music from Spotify in protest over Joe Rogan, the folk rock group Crosby, Stills & Nash has now quietly returned to the streaming service a mere five months later – with Rogan’s massively popular podcast still going as strong as ever. CSN’s music is now again available via Spotify as of this past Saturday (July 2). CSN will donate proceeds from streams to COVID-19 charities for at least a month, a source tells Billboard. Photo: Larry Busacca for Getty. Reference: https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/crosby-stills-nash-spotify-return-1235110284/

PETS

Cats Need Home: We are Dulce & Leche and we are looking for a new home. Our catmom, that we both adopted at different times, has been taking care of us for 1,5 years but because of her work and moving she has to find a new place for us. We are not brother and sister but we love each other very much.
So, I’m Leche, I’m male and around 1,8 y old. I’m in good health and I love a good cuddle.
Hi, I’m Dulce,I’m female an around 2,8 y old, I’m super sweet and soft, hence my name. I’m not as active as Leche. Although I do like to play a little bit in the morning and evening. Mostly, you’ll find me sleeping, as that’s what I love to do. Are you the new home/family we can move into? Please let our catmom know because she unexpectedly has to move next week already. If you want to know more about us just ask Inez, Nerja.
You can contact her through +34641028115 or neshaderijcker@yahoo.com

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DigameXtra No. 2303 Monday, July 4th, 2022

On July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 By Naythan

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***Trips***
July
– 22nd – Day trip to Cadiz with Guide €35pp. Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, with archaeological remains dating to the 12th century BC, was founded by the Phoenicians. It has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. It is also the site of the University of Cádiz.
– 22nd – Evening concert in Fuengirola – a Queen Tribute. Price 33€pp includes entry to the show, coach fare and drivers gratuity. Show starts at 2100 hours
– 29th – Trip to the Biopark in Fuengirola €32.50pp includes €18pp entry to the park
August
– 15th – Evening trip for the Fireworks in Almunecar €12pp
– 25th – (Thursday) Trip to the Lobo Park in Antequera with guided tour and a late lunch at the lakes at El Chorro. Price €25pp but does not include lunch.
October
– 19- 23rd – 5 day trip to Mojacar, staying in a 4* hotel on a half board basis. Price includes hotel accommodation, coach fare, tips and 2 trips, one to the historic city of Cartagena and second – a visit to the Crystal Caves at Pulpi.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page

Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche
July 4th, 2022: Happy Birthday America! Bio Beach Restaurant honors you on your 246th birthday which marks your independence from England. If interested, here is a touch of history. Did you know the following four interesting details about it?
1) George Washington issued double rations of rum to all his soldiers to mark the anniversary of independence in 1778?
2) In 1781, several months before the key American victory at the Battle of Yorktown, Massachusetts became the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday.
3) July 4th or Independence Day has been celebrated as a federal holiday since 1941.
4) On July 4th, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
– Why not come and browse our Book Nook collection, you may find just the type of book for your summer reading? In addition to the Book Nook, the Bio Beach Club Restaurant offers R&R opportunities with magazines, and friendly staff in incredibly comfy and spacious surroundings facing the Mediterranean Sea. And let’s not forget their special musical events, refreshing beverages, and organic, delicious, and attractive dishes! The Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade right behind the church. We look forward to seeing you! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com

Flamenco elite come together for Alhaurín el Grande’s Noche Flamenca: The coveted Noche Flamenca festival will return to Alhaurín el Grande on Saturday 30 July, although this year, the emblematic gathering will be held in the Alcalde Antonio Solano fairground to allow for greater capacity. This month’s festival will celebrate its 39th edition with some the most outstanding performers, including María Terremoto and Esperanza Fernández.
Tickets for the festival, which begins at 10pm, cost 12 euros and are available from the municipal library in Alhaurín el Grande and through https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=xxxix-noche-flamenca-villa-de-alhaurin-el-grande

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell: Sat, Aug 6th.
Performing all their greatest hits (incl. Red Red Wine & Kingston Town) live at the Marbella Arena. Tickets from €30 at http://www.rocklounge.com
or by calling +34 626 303 434 (also via WhatsApp). FB

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Services Wanted/Offered

CycleNerja: Bike Rental and Cycle Hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Our contact is also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria: Personal tailor-made real estate.
Are you looking to purchase a new property?
We are hosting an ‘Open house’ at this beautiful independent villa which we are currently advertising for sale.
Date: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Time: 1800 hrs to 2100 hrs
Location: Calle Almadrabas 9, Urb El Cañuelo, Chilches, 29790
Price: €500,000
Property link – https://www.blucee.com/property/detached-villa-chilches-costa/
Viewing this property prior to this event is also possible, please contact us info@blucee.com
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

For Sale: Dream Reach 7” professional Dog Grooming scissors, high quality Japanese 440 C steel. New, only used for 10 minutes. €12. I am in Velez-Malaga but come to Nerja often. 693373530 or whatsapp. Patricia.

For Sale, 3 items:
– Large Warwick Rock Bag guitar case. Suit jumbo guitar. Black with black velvet super padded interior for great protection. 3 outer storage pockets carrying handle and back straps. 20€
– Folding Pushchair / Stroller. Only used a couple of times. Sloping back, detachable hood (never used) safety straps, brakes, double wheels, black. 35€
– Large travel cot, end zipped opening for older children. (124cms length x 65cms) Has wheels at one end with brakes. Also included: mattress, baby duvet, 2 baby pillows, matching covers and fitted sheet. Folds down for easy storage to 74x22x22cms. Excellent condition only used for occasionally for visiting grandchild. 65€. Pat, Nerja
Contact: patlockeyATyahoo.co.uk or call +447973174249

For Sale: Computer. New, Powerful MiniPC, Minis Forum GK-41
Customized & Upgraded by DoctorLaptop
-Windows 11 Pro, with Chrome, Adobe Reader & VLC Player
-360Gb data storage. One Pro quality high-speed SSD, 240Gb(system) + 120Gb Pro quality, high speed Flash card (data). Flash card makes transferring data between devices simple.
-8Gb RAM.
-Processor Intel Quad Core, 2.0GHz base, 2.70GHz burst.
-Video ports: HDMI 2, DP & VGA (supports two 4k @ 60Hz), can support 2 big screen displays with different content simultaneously! (Watch 2 games at once, both in 4k quality)
-Built-in Wifi 2.4/5 + 2 Ethernet ports + Audio/Mic port
-Includes mounting plate + hardware, HDMI Cable & DP cable, A/C power cable.
All solid state, so no overheating issues even on the hottest days. Very low power consumption. User supplies display, keyboard, mouse & speakers or headphones.
I have new business quality UK keyboards (USB) if needed, add €25.
30 day cash back warranty on hardware.
Price €350, no offers. Buyer collects. I can set it up while you are here, so you can see how to connect everything, and you can try it out before you buy.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Naythan / Torrox Costa

Recommendations & Requests

The Care Company: Endorse a hundred percent the praise that Helen from Cannillas de Albaida for the Care Company. Like Helen, my husband fractured his hip six months ago and when he was discharged from hospital I knew I could not give the care he needed. Fortunately a friend knew David and the Care Company, I contacted him and he was at our house waiting when the ambulance came from the hospital. He immediately knew what to do and provided all the care and equipment that we needed. The most important thing David and his team of carers did was to give me hope that Ian (my husband) would recover which he has. I call him ‘Captain Tom’ as he has to use a walker. In fact we still have ongoing care and support from the Care Company. Jill, Archez, caldwellsinspainATgmailD0Tcom

News & Articles

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SPAIN

The price of electricity in Spain and Portugal on Monday, July 4, skyrockets by 22.72 per cent: The average price of electricity for regulated rate customers linked to the wholesale market in Spain and Portugal will rise by a massive 22.72 per cent this Monday, July 4, compared to this Sunday, July 3. Specifically, it will stand at €254.97/MWh. Monday’s maximum price will be registered between 7am and 9am, while the minimum for the day will be between 6pm and 7pm. Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/07/03/price-of-electricity-in-spain-and-portugal-skyrockets-on-monday-july-4/

ANDALUCIA

Only 58% of Andalusians who have requested euthanasia have been able to receive it: {Translation, summary}
– A total of 19 Andalusians have asked the Health System for assistance in dying, of which only 11 have received it, almost 58 percent of the total, a year after the Organic Law for the Regulation of Euthanasia came into force and decriminalised assisted death in some circumstances.
– According to data provided to EFE by the Regional Ministry of Health, there are six requests that have been rejected and another two are pending resolution
– According to the president of the DMD, in primary care, which is the first place patients go to, professionals are “poorly trained and informed and most do not know what to do with the requests”. The DMD points out that these problems ultimately result in many applications “remaining in a drawer” and not reaching the Commission itself, so that the “already lengthy process” established by the law “sometimes fester” and applications are not processed. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1061006/el-58-de-los-andaluces-que-han-solicitado-la-eutanasia-la-ha-podido-recibir/

AXARQUIA

Avocado trees chopped down as Axarquía growers face ‘catastrophe’: The regional government has already reduced the irrigation water quota by half and there are fears of further cuts as the area’s drought situation worsens. The complicated situation being experienced by the subtropical sector due to the persistent drought in the Axarquía is already forcing dozens of growers to cut down trees. They fear that the next harvest, which will begin in November, could produce only 50 per cent of the current crop if there are further cuts and no rain. Photo: E. Cabezas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/avocado-trees-chopped-20220701113620-ntvo.html

TORROX

Guided Tours through the historic centre of Torrox during the summer: {Translation, summary}
– This summer, enjoy a touristic route through Torrox with its guided tours through the old town. The activity will take place every Thursday with the help of the tourism technician Salva Márquez.
– The route, which is scheduled to last approximately three hours, will start at 9 am from the Plaza de la Constitución and will be done in small groups of 20 people who will be able to listen to the explanations in both Spanish and English and there will also be the opportunity to do so in German.
– Anyone interested in taking part should register in advance at the tourist office. For more information call 952 53 022 25 or send an email to turismo@torrox.es Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/disfruta-de-nuevo-de-las-visitas-guiadas-por-el-casco-historico-de-torrox-durante-el-verano/

NERJA

Nerja celebrates the Virgen del Carmen with new route and gathering in Burriana: {Translation}
– The festivity will begin on the 15th of July at 20.00 hours in the Church of El Salvador, with a floral offering, the kissing and the imposition of medals to the brothers.
– On the 16th the Holy Mass in homage to the Virgen del Carmen will take place at six o’clock in the evening. Once finished, the procession will begin with the following itinerary: Carmen Street, Cavana Square, Diputación Street, and Castilla Pérez Avenue until La Torrecilla beach where the Virgin will be embarked to walk along the coastline from El Playazo to Burriana. The patron saint of sailors will finish the route at Calahonda beach, and will be taken to the Balcón de Europa where there will be a fireworks display.
– Also new this year, the traditional moraga (gathering) will be held on Saturday the 23rd on the beach of Burriana, where attendees can enjoy sardines and a concert tribute to the Virgen del Carmen by the singer Manuel Orta. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/nerja/nerja-celebra-virgen-carmen-nuevo-recorrido-moraga-burriana/20220702103702049453.html

MALAGA

Forty Infoca firefighters and helicopter control latest blaze in Mijas:
The fire in the Costa del Sol town was reported shortly before 8pm this Sunday evening, 3 July. Initially, 40 forest firefighters, an operations technician, an environmental agent and a Super Puma helicopter (KA-70) were deployed to the scene of the incident, near kilometre 201 of the the AP-7 motorway.
Ground crew continue their work to fully extinguish the blaze. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/mijas-blaze-forty-infoca-firefighters-20220703204217-nt.html

🔴 CONTROLADO a las 22.40 horas #IFMijas, #Málaga. Originado a la altura del Km-201 de la AP-7. Continúan en su remate y liquidación: 9 #BomberosForestales, 1 #AAMM, 1 autobomba pic.twitter.com/VVw426wlT0
— INFOCA (@Plan_INFOCA) July 3, 2022

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

Tennis News- Sinner stays strong to down Alcaraz in fourth round thriller: Italian Jannik Sinner enjoyed a night to remember on his Centre Court debut as he toppled fifth seed Carlos Alcaraz with a barnstorming 6-1 6-4 6-7(8) 6-3 win in a battle of the young-guns to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. Full article & Photo: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/sinner-stays-strong-down-alcaraz-fourth-round-thriller-2022-07-03/

Tennis News- France’s Alizé Cornet knocks out world number one Iga Swiatek: Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alizé Cornet, ending the world number one’s 37-match winning streak. Cornet, ranked 37, took advantage of an error-strewn performance from her Polish opponent to win 6-4, 6-2 on Court No.1 in their third-round tie. Photo: Glyn Kirk. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220702-wimbledon-france-s-aliz%C3%A9-cornet-knocks-out-world-number-one-iga-swiatek

F1 News- Carlos Sainz Jr. wins British Grand Prix from the pole for first career victory in F1: The race was stopped on the opening lap because of a frightening multicar crash that sent Guanyu Zhou’s car upside-down into a fence. He was treated at the medical center and Williams driver Alexander Albon was flown to a hospital for an evaluation after hitting a wall in the same incident. Max Verstappen, the defending F1 champion and current standings leader, dropped out of the lead with damage to his Red Bull after running over debris. He struggled for grip and finished seventh. Full article: https://sports.yahoo.com/carlos-sainz-jr-wins-british-180012403.html

Water Polo- Spain is world champion, Italy knocked out on penalties: The Spanish men’s water polo team has been proclaimed this Sunday world champion for the third time in its history in the final of the 2022 Budapest World Cup, by beating Italy on penalties (9-9 (6-5)). Full article: https://sportsfinding.com/spain-dethrones-italy-on-penalties-and-wins-its-third-world-crown/155944/

TECH

Microsoft Warns About Evolving Capabilities of Toll Fraud Android Malware Apps: Toll fraud belongs to a category of billing fraud wherein malicious mobile applications come with hidden subscription fees, roping in unsuspecting users to premium content without their knowledge or consent.
“It also, by default, uses cellular connection for its activities and forces devices to connect to the mobile network even if a Wi-Fi connection is available,” Dimitrios Valsamaras and Sang Shin Jung of the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team said in an exhaustive analysis. (If using an Android device on wifi, and starting an app switched you to the mobile phone data connection, this may be the reason. -Ed.)
“Once the connection to a target network is confirmed, it stealthily initiates a fraudulent subscription and confirms it without the user’s consent, in some cases even intercepting the one-time password (OTP) to do so.”
Such apps are also known to suppress SMS notifications related to the subscription to prevent the victims from becoming aware of the fraudulent transaction and unsubscribing from the service. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/07/microsoft-warns-about-evolving.html

PETS

Pet Blood Scam- Spanish prosecutors and animal protection officials shut down a fake veterinarian’s lucrative animal blood business:
– An employee at the crematorium in Yuncos (Toledo, Spain) was getting suspicious about the man who was dropping off so many dead dogs every 15 days. He started asking questions and soon everyone saw what Luis Miguel V. F. had been hiding for almost 20 years. He was running an illegal animal blood bank supplied by animals he allegedly drained to death. Prosecutors and Civil Guard officials from its animal protection agency (Servicio de Protección de la Naturaleza – SEPRONA) say that these “cruel” deaths were happening on the suspect’s farm in Humanes de Madrid (Spain), where SEPRONA rescued 257 dogs and cats in mid-June.
– The animal blood market is small but lucrative. There are no public blood banks for dogs and cats like there are for humans, so a handful of private companies collect donated blood and sell it to veterinary clinics. This is the market the suspect exploited as he built a small empire with dozens of domestic and international clients. Civil Guard officials think that at least 500 animals died in the suspect’s Veterinary Transfusion Center, as his company was called. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2022-07-02/the-dog-vampires-500-carcasses.html

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DigameXtra No. 2302 – WEEKEND EDITION – Saturday, July 2nd, 2022

On July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 By Naythan

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What’s On

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Trapiche Market: The market is open from 09:30 hrs -13:30 hrs every Tuesday. (CLOSED IN AUGUST FOR HOLIDAYS).
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; lights & ornaments for the home & garden; hand-painted. Andalucian tiles & ceramics; handmade cards & embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork & photography; fresh fruit & veg, micro-greens; pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
Please view & follow our Facebook page , it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Are you a beautician, hair-dresser, nail specialist or offer a similar service?
Do you have unique or unusual items for sale?
If you do and are interested in a place at Trapiche market every Tuesday please contact Anita.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164

Moto Rock Bar HS: Presents live music from The Jack Cade Revolution on Sunday 3rd July from 6pm. FB

El Valle Asociacion: We have a ton of fun for the months to come: The Summer Ball, the Thursday Walks, a trip to Cartajena, Club Night Quiz on August 1, a picnic in Los Morales on August 11, the Trops Tour in October, a trip to Gibralter in November…and, as usual, much more! For more information, contact Carol at at 635291532 or come to Meson Sara in Puente Don Manuel between noon and 1PM on Fridays for more details. Join us for a good time! Please note that due to the local Festival this weekend, there will be no Club Night in July.

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Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals:
Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
16 Years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Facebook: Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

Car Clean Malaga: Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.

Malagalingo Spanish School: Do you have any teenagers who want to improve their Spanish & make some new friends?
SPANISH Summer Course for TEENS
Playful approach. Nice native teachers. Small groups. On outdoor terrace.
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa.
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com

Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
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MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
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Who else wants more softness and hydration on the face after cleansing?
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Chest of drawers Measurements 93 x 41.50 x 83.50cms Bedside units 46.50 x 32.50 x 63cms. Price 120€ (the set)
– Natural & yute sideboard with new handles Measurements 155 x 42 x 85cms Price 160€
– 2 matching bedside unit yute & natural new handles waxed Measurements 51 x 32 x 60cms Price 90€ the pair
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 3 items: Boots. All size 41
– Boots, brown, with zip, leatherette, 8€
– Boots, grey, with zip, spots are fashion, leather, 10€
– Boots, black, leather, lace up, warm lined, 15€
Edwin / Competa, boegero at gmx dot de

For Sale, 2 items:
– Panasonic LCD Television, Model No. TX – L37510E, 37 inch screen. Remote Control & Manual. 90 Euros
– Medion Player. Record player, MP3, Tape, USB, Remote Control & Manual. Manual in German. 45 Euros
Both in good condition. Sancia, Arenas Campo
sanciadanks@ yahoo.co.uk ; Tfl 634 311 746

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COVID & MONKEYPOX

Andalucia Update {Translation} 01/07/2022 12:05
COVID: On Friday, Andalusia has 606 people admitted to hospital due to Covid. This is 33 more than last Tuesday and also means that the figure breaks the ceiling of 600, which was reached weeks ago. Hospital pressure is rising, although with much less force than the number of infections.
– The increase in the number of patients can also be seen in the ICUs. This Friday, 35 Andalusians are in intensive care for coronavirus, ten more than at the beginning of this week.
– However, this increase in healthcare pressure has nothing to do with what has occurred at other times during the pandemic. In fact, there is a clear decoupling of the increase in infections and the growth in the number of patients admitted for Covid. Until now, when cases exceeded 6,000 in each report, admissions skyrocketed. This is not the case now.
– In fact, the Consejería de Salud reports this Friday 6,988 Covid-19 infections, the highest figure in weeks. And yet, the hospitals are only above 600, when at other times there have been as many as 5,000 hospital admissions, 700 of them in the ICU.
– The increase in the number of infections and hospitalised patients is also not reflected in the number of deaths. The number of deaths is 30 this Friday, in line with the number of deaths in the last month and far from the more than 100 deaths per day that occurred in Andalusia last year after Christmas. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 14,291 people have died in Andalusia.
MONKEYPOX: Meanwhile, cases of monkeypox are being contained. This Friday, according to data from the Regional Ministry of Health, there are 110 confirmed cases compared to 99 last Tuesday. After the number of people affected by this bacterial infection has increased by the dozens, transmission now seems to be slowing down. In any case, it should be noted that Andalusia has 8.4 million inhabitants and only 104 cases of monkeypox. According to data from the Junta, the majority of cases are still in Malaga, with 60 cases. This is followed by Granada, with 19, and Seville, with 12. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-aumento-casos-covid-andalucia-nota-hospitales-suben-600-ingresados-202207011414_noticia.html

SPAIN

Spain reaches 40 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children: {Translation, summary} 1July22
– Spain has reached 40 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, with 24 hospitalised, three requiring admission to intensive care units and one transplant, according to data published on Friday.
– As of 30 June, 473 cases of this hepatitis have been reported in Europe in 21 countries: Austria (three), Belgium (14), Bulgaria (one), Cyprus (two), Denmark (seven), France (seven), Greece (11), Ireland (16), Israel (five), Italy (35), Latvia (one), Luxembourg (one), Netherlands (15), Norway (five), Poland (10), Portugal (19), Republic of Moldova (one), Serbia (one), Spain (40), Sweden (11) and the United Kingdom (268).
– Since the last ECDC/WHO update, which used data as of 17 June, 27 new cases have been reported in 10 countries: Spain (three), France (one), Greece (two), Ireland (two), Italy (two), Luxembourg (one), Poland (two), Portugal (four), Sweden (two) and the UK (eight).
– According to ECDC and WHO figures, the majority (76.1%) of cases are five years old or younger. Of the 473 probable cases, 302 have information available on clinical outcome. Of these, 221 have recovered, 80 are still under medical care and one death has been associated with the disease.
– Of the 295 cases for which information is available, 87 (29.5%) required admission to an intensive care unit. Of the 242 cases for which this information is available, 20 (8.3%) have received a liver transplant. Source, Spanish: https://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-espana-alcanza-40-casos-hepatitis-aguda-origen-desconocido-ninos-20220701173323.html

NERJA

Nerja celebrates the feast of the Virgin of Carmen, with new processional route and moraga in the Burriana beach: {Translation} Nerja will celebrate the festival of the Virgen del Carmen on July 15, 16 and 23
– The festivity will begin on July 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Church of El Salvador, with a floral offering, the kissing of hands and the imposition of medals on the brothers.
– On the 16th, the Holy Mass will take place in homage to the Virgen del Carmen at 6:00 p.m. Once finished, the procession will begin with the following itinerary: Calle Carmen, Plaza Cavana, Calle Diputación, and Avda. Castilla Pérez to La Torrecilla beach, where the Virgin will be embarked to travel along the coast from El Playazo to Burriana. The patron saint of sailors will end the tour on Calahonda beach, and will be taken to the Balcón de Europa, where there will be a firework display.
– Equally as a novelty this year, the traditional popular moraga will be held on the 23rd on Burriana beach, where attendees will be able to enjoy sardines and a tribute concert to the Virgen del Carmen by the singer Manuel Orta, who returns to Nerja after 12 years. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-celebra-la-festividad-de-la-virgen-del-carmen-con-nuevo-recorrido-procesional-y-una-moraga-en-la-playa-de-burriana/

MALAGA

Infoca helicopters and firefighters on the ground tackle new wildfire in Mijas: There is another forest fire in the mountains, and again it is in Mijas. Members of the Plan Infoca brigade are tackling a blaze this Friday afternoon, 1 July, in what is known as the Valdacados area. Helicopters are currently working from the air and on the ground are two specialist brigades (Bricas), as well as three groups of forest firefighters, with the support of two fire engines. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/mijas-wildfire-1-july-20220701145337-nt.html

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GRANADA

The ‘Festival Música y Banda Ciudad de Las Gabias’ pays tribute to the Torreón Árabe: July 2-6th {Translation}
– Music will once again invade the Plaza del Fuerte in Las Gabias during the evening of Saturday 2 July, starting at 21:00 hours. This will be the moment when the seventh edition of the ‘Festival Música y Banda Ciudad de Las Gabias’ will begin.
– This year the festival will bring together more than 120 musicians on stage with the presence of the band from the town of Benamocarra, in the province of Malaga, the percussion trio Van3uard Percussion and the Banda Municipal de Música de Las Gabias. These performances will take place against the backdrop of the most emblematic place in the city, the Arab Tower (Hisn Gaviar), also known as Torre del Fuerte, to which tribute is paid for its first 100 years as a listed building in the General Catalogue of Andalusian Historical Heritage as an Asset of Cultural Interest, declared a historic-artistic monument by the provision of 6 July 1922 (published in the Madrid Gazette of 12 July).
– In this seventh edition, the ‘Festival Música y Banda Ciudad de Las Gabias’ will offer a repertoire made up of contemporary, traditional and popular pieces, as well as contemplating premiere compositions created especially for the festival by the saxophonist and composer from Malaga, Ernesto Aurignac, who took over the artistic direction of this band in October last year, after receiving the baton from its previous director, Cecilia Rodríguez Vargas. In addition, during the days of the festival, the municipality of the metropolitan area will enjoy various activities such as exhibitions, a live radio programme dedicated to the centenary of the declaration and an institutional commemorative event.
– Programme to commemorate the centenary of the Torreón’s declaration as a monument
-Friday, 1st July / 11:30 a.m. / Plaza del Fuerte Square
-Saturday, 2nd July / 21:00 / Plaza del Fuerte Square
Festival de Bandas de Música – Homenaje Centenario (Music Band Festival – Centenary Tribute) Las Gabias Municipal School of Music and Dance
-Tuesday, 5th July / 12:00 / Casa García Benavente y Pisa
Live Radio Programme Dedicated to the Centenary celebration.
Open to all audiences
-Wednesday, 6th July / 20:30 hours / Plaza del Fuerte Square
Institutional Act Commemorating the Centenary of the Declaration of the Arab Tower as a National Monument.
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/festival-musica-banda-ciudad-las-gabias-rinde-homenaje-torreon-arabe/

TRAVEL NEWS

Headlines From Schengenvisainfo.com: Click headline to view article.
– Finland Lifts COVID-19 Border Health Measures From Today
– EU July Travel Restrictions: List of Countries Keeping COVID Entry Rules in Place This Summer
– EU Accepts COVID Certificates of Another 5 Countries as Equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate
– EU Extends Improved Roaming Scheme for Travellers for 10 More Years

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

Football News- FIFA OKs sensor ball and semi-automatic offside tracking for the 2022 World Cup: FIFA World Cup 2022 will feature an updated VAR (video assistant referee) system known as semi-automated offside technology, the international soccer governing body announced today. SAOT will replace the old (and still controversial) VAR system that FIFA first debuted at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The new system features 12 stadium cameras that will track the positioning of both the ball and each individual player, including 29 different data points on each player’s limbs and extremities. On top of that, a ball outfitted with a motion sensor will be used in each match, which will deliver live data on a player’s position at the time it’s kicked. FIFA believes that SOAT will help match officials make faster and more accurate decisions on offside calls. Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/now/fifa-approves-semi-automatic-offside-technology-word-cup-qatar-2022-213057911.html

TECH

Seven Pirate IPTV Operators in Spain Sentenced to Almost Nine Years in Prison For Fraud: Seven people behind a pirate IPTV and card-sharing operation have been sentenced to prison for fraud offenses. Two leaders of the network received 44-month prison sentences and the other five were ordered to serve between 9 to 18 months. After the defendants gave up around one million euros of the amount they generated from the fraud, a court suspended their custodial sentences.
One reportedly operated the ‘logistics center’ from his home in Zamora, carrying out tasks such as IPTV panel management and the servicing of users via online messaging. A second man from Salamanca was the administrator of a service that redirected users to streams enabling illegal access to sports content, movies and TV shows. Five other members, responsible for distributing the infringing subscriptions to customers, operated from Córdoba, Valencia (x3) and Málaga. These individuals were considered important players but not as crucial as the men in Zamora and Salamanca. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/seven-pirate-iptv-operators-sentenced-to-almost-nine-years-in-prison-for-fraud-220701/

SATURDAY RECIPE

How to Make Acorn Flour: Acorn flour is one of the most practical (and versatile) wild foraged flours available. Processing acorns into flour takes patience and work, but it’s downright delicious.
The best acorns to harvest are those that you can gather in quantity because you’re going to need at least a few gallons of nuts to make a meaningful amount of flour. White or red, it really doesn’t matter. Full method with pics of each step
https://practicalselfreliance.com/acorn-flour/

OTHER

Canadian rocker Randy Bachman reunited with stolen guitar after 45 years: Guitar legend Randy Bachman’s long search came to an end Friday when he was reunited in Tokyo with a cherished guitar 45 years after it was stolen from a Toronto hotel. “My girlfriend is right there,” said Bachman, 78, a former member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The Gretsch guitar on which he wrote “American Woman” and other hits was handed to him by a Japanese musician who had bought it at a Tokyo store in 2014 without knowing its history.
He said all guitars are special, but the orange 1957 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins he bought as a teenager was exceptional. He worked at multiple jobs to save money to buy the $400 guitar, his first purchase of an expensive instrument, he said. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-japan-toronto-97efeb21c42c13bb0d1b983d3b72b6ac

INSPIRATION FOR YOU GUITAR PLAYERS
RARELY Performed Live- EPIC 14 Minute FULL VERSION of The Guess Who’s “American Woman”, live at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Inaugural concert at CanWest Global Park at The Forks June 30, 2000. Sorry, can’t embed this video, you’ll have to click this link. VIDEO LINK

Want Some More? Here is the full concert for your Saturday video fix:
Pt. 1 https://youtu.be/7Y4zwBATQ-c
Pt. 2 https://youtu.be/9Z-6crhtno8

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Sedella celebrates the VIII edition of the Day of the Threshing:
The festival will take place on Sunday, 3 July. The exhibition at La Ermita will be at 12:30 pm. This year’s town crier will be the Malaga singer Antonio Cortés.
– Threshing Day will start at 11:30 am with a parade by the Municipal Band of Sedella. This will be followed by the Panda de Verdiales del Arroyo Conca de Comares.
– At 12:00 noon there will be an inauguration and a tour of the works made in stone by the company Empedrados Los Picantes, who have created different scenes and symbols of the threshing.
– At 12:30 there will be a threshing exhibition at La Ermita. At two o’clock in the afternoon, the singer Antonio Cortés will give the opening speech, followed by the presentation of the institutional prizes. “Every year we dedicate it to a group, and this year it had to be to all the people, institutions or professionals who fought against Covid 19 in one way or another”, he announced.
– At the end of the event, there will be a tasting of typical Sedella products such as goat, cateta salad, gazpacho and wine. At 16:30 there will be music by the orchestra Son del Mar and at 17:30 the group Planeta 80 will perform. VIDEO LINK

Concert at Cueva de Nerja: Victor Manuel. Sat, 23 July 22:30
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SPAIN

Spain joins other EU countries warning of the risk of not having enough gas next winter: The amount of gas in Spain might not be sufficient to supply businesses and homes the government has warned. Teresa Ribera, the Spanish Minister of the Environment, has stressed in Congress today, Thursday, June 30, the need to “strengthen national contingency plans and strengthen savings policies, and propose measures for the hypothetical case that it is necessary to prioritise the availability of energy resources among consumers”.
– Her warning comes after months of the Government assuring that the energy situation in Spain was not as critical as in central and eastern European countries due to its lower dependence on Russian gas. Ms Ribera basically highlighted the fact that there is not enough gas to supply everyone, and that decisions will have to be made between supplying businesses or homes. English summary article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/30/spanish-government-warns-there-might-not-be-enough-gas-supply-next-winter/
Full Spanish source article: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5023696/0/gobierno-advertencias-europa-riesgo-corte-gas-proximo-invierno/

Spain will receive 7,700 million more from European funds for having suffered a greater than expected impact of the pandemic:
{Translation, summary}
– 7,706 million euros more than expected for Spain. Why? Because the impact of the crisis caused by the coronavirus has been deeper and more prolonged than expected. The European Commission updated its calculations on Thursday using Eurostat data. It initially distributed the transfer and grant part of the 750 billion package of recovery funds among the 27 EU member states. In other words, it distributed 70% of the 337.969 billion euros. It left the distribution of the remaining 30 per cent for later. In total, Spain was supposed to receive 69.528 billion euros in transfers and subsidies. But, according to data published by Brussels on Thursday, the amount rises to 77,234,071 million euros. In other words: 7,706 million euros more than expected. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/economia/espana-recibira-7-700-millones-fondos-europeos-haber-sufrido-impacto-pandemia-mayor-esperado_1_9132315.html

AXARQUIA

Macharaviaya finally able to celebrate Fourth of July with live events again: For the first time since before the pandemic, the village where American Independence hero Bernardo de Gálvez was born, will be holding the traditional reenactment of the Battle of Pensacola
– On Friday 1 July in Malaga, a procession will start at the Museo de Malaga at 7pm and head towards Plaza de la Constitución where tribute will be paid to Bernardo de Gálvez and bagpipes will play the Spanish anthem. The procession will march down Calle Larios and return to the museum at around 8pm where there will be further events. The parade is made up of the Grenadiers and Dames of Gálvez of Macharaviaya dressed in period costume.
The parade will accompanied by a group of bagpipes who will play the Spanish and American national anthems.
– A recreation of the Battle of Pensacola, which De Gálvez led, will take place on Saturday 2 July in Macharaviaya. At 8.30pm a 20-minute procession will start in front of the town hall and will walk down to the church, where the reenactment will take place again with the Grenadiers and Dames of Gálvez of Macharaviaya dressed in period costume. The reenactment will be followed by fireworks at around 11pm. Source & Photo Credit: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/macharaviaya-fourth-july-events-20220629121140-nt.html

NERJA

13 arrested after the Guardia Civil dismantled seven drug dealing points in Nerja: {Translation, summary}
– Officers from the main post of the Guardia Civil in Nerja (Malaga), within the so-called ‘Diminuto’ operation, have dismantled seven drug selling points located in the town and have arrested 13 people related to the facts.
– In addition, 9.1 grams of cocaine, 2,836 grams of hashish, 1,146 grams of marijuana, four ecstasy tablets and 14,618 euros in cash were seized, and seven vehicles were seized – one of them a taxi which was used to carry out the drug transactions – a night vision device with which they monitored the possible presence of the police and numerous mobile terminals with which they communicated. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/nerja/13-detenidos-desarticular-guardia-civil-puntos-venta-drogas-nerja/20220630113950049449.html

UK

Spain Changes Passport Rules for Brits at Its Busiest Airports:
– Under the new rules, citizens of the United Kingdom will now be permitted to use the EU e-gates at some airports in Spain that have seen mass delays due to staff shortages.
– The Spanish airports that will implement the new passport rules for UK citizens include Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Girona, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Madrid, Lanzarote, Malaga, Menorca, Mallorca, Valencia, Sevilla, Fuerteventura, and Tenerife Sur.
– UK passengers arriving at any of the airports mentioned above can use the automated border control to scan their passports, meaning that they will no longer have to wait at the non-EU passport queues. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-changes-passport-rules-for-brits-at-its-busiest-airports/

EUROPE

Germany will allow the change of sex with simple visit to the civil registry, 14 year olds will not need parental consent: The government coalition, made up of Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Liberals (FDP), has reached an agreement to renew and reform the so-called Transsexuality Law of 1980 and make the procedures as easy as possible for those interested, who will be able to change their name and sex in the civil registry on a voluntary basis, without even needing to submit sexual identity reports or medical certificates.
– Although the majority of the citizens of this country identify with the sex they have since birth, there are people who decide on another sexual identification such as intersex, non-binary or transgender. The first have a sex that does not conform to the medical norm of male or female bodies, the second consider that they have neither of the two identities and the third feel that they do not belong to the sex that was attributed to them at birth.
– For those under 14 years of age, it will be their parents or guardians who present the application in the civil registry and in the case of those over that age and those who have not reached the age of majority, the will of those affected will prevail over that of their parents.
– Germany will now join Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and Norway as one of the few countries on the continent that allow a person to legally change gender without hormone therapy, medical diagnosis or further evaluation or bureaucratic steps.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/germany-will-allow-the-change-of-sex-with-a-simple-visit-to-the-civil-registry/
Additional reference: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-allow-simple-legal-gender-transition-jan-1-2021-12-26/

USA

RIP- Hells Angels founder Sonny Barger: Hells Angels founder Sonny Barger has died at the age of 83 after battling cancer. The biker, from California, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Zorana, and relatives on June 29.
A statement on his Facebook page read: “If you are reading this message, you’ll know that I’m gone. I’ve asked that this note be posted immediately after my passing. I’ve lived a long and good life filled with adventure. And I’ve had the privilege to be part of an amazing club.” He told fans to “stay loyal, remain free, and always value honor.” Barger was best known for launching the Oakland Hells Angels and is often credited for building the gang into an international organization. Full article: https://nypost.com/2022/06/30/hells-angels-founder-sonny-barger-dies-after-cancer-battle/ & VIDEO LINK

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black female justice on US Supreme Court: The 51-year-old is the court’s 116th justice and she took the place of the judge she once worked for, Justice Stephen Breyer, whose retirement took effect at midday. Full article: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-30/ketanji-brown-jackson-sworn-in-as-first-black-female-justice-on-us-supreme-court

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
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Tennis News- Iga Swiatek Wins 37th Straight Match: Polish top seed Iga Swiatek won her 37th consecutive match to advance to third round of Wimbledon on Thursday, beating Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Swiatek, who has won her past six tournaments, including the French OpenSwiatek will take on France’s Alize Cornet for a place in the last 16. Photo: AFP. Full article: https://sports.ndtv.com/wimbledon-2022/iga-swiatek-wins-37th-straight-match-to-advance-at-wimbledon-3116738

TECH

TikTok Acused of Being Unacceptable National Security Risk – U.S. FCC Commissioner Asks Apple and Google to Remove TikTok from App Stores: TikTok, in September 2021, disclosed that there are one billion people who use its app every month, making it one of the largest social media platforms after Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, and WeChat.
Brendan Carr, a Republican member of the FCC emphasized that the short-form video service is far from just an app for sharing funny videos or memes, calling out its features as “sheep’s clothing” intended to mask its core function as a “sophisticated surveillance tool” for amassing users’ personal information. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/us-fcc-commissioner-asks-apple-and.html

OTHER

Win cash prizes with EEA’s new photo competition: The European Environment Agency is offering photography enthusiasts the chance to win prizes and raise awareness with its ‘Well with Nature’ competition. Simply send up to five of your best nature photos in any of the four competition categories (air, water, land and sound) by October 1 2022. The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of €1,000. Additional prizes are awarded for the best youth entry and the public’s favourite photo. Full article:
https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/30/well-with-nature-win-cash-prizes-with-eeas-new-photo-competition/

Israeli lawmakers dissolve parliament, election set for November 1:
Israeli lawmakers dissolved parliament on Thursday, forcing the country’s fifth election in less than four years, with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid set to take over as caretaker prime minister at midnight.
The final dissolution bill, which passed with 92 votes in favour and none against, ends the year-long premiership of Naftali Bennett, who led an eight-party coalition that was backed by an Arab party, a first in Israeli history. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220630-%F0%9F%94%B4-israeli-lawmakers-dissolve-parliament-election-set-for-november-1

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DigameXtra No. 2300 Thursday, June 30th, 2022

On June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 By Naythan

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Concert: Cool & Groovy at Posada La Plaza, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 1st July from 8.30pm.
To book your table call 952553254 or 609167127.

XIII Alhaurin Rock festival: Friday July 1st 8pm
Parque Los Patos, Alhaurin de la Torre. €5
Acts: Velacruz & Friends, Malave, Stone Nipples, Basileia Revolution, Leeloo Music, Miles y Mas. FB

Weekend Beach Festival- Torre del Mar: Lineup 6-9 July
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Car Boot/Market: Sunday 3rd July. El Pantano Restaurant, Lake Vinuela. Location is easy to find on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Drive over the bridge crossing Lake Vinuela and the car park/bar is just ahead on the right-hand side. Plenty of parking.
Please note: Always keep a close eye on the weather forecasts! If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
We take our usual summer break in August, so this Sunday will be the last market until we resume our “back to normal” schedule in September.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Nest of tiled top tables 35€
– Bedroom chair 25€
– 2 Danish chairs 50€ the pair
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
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For Sale: Headboard. 70euros. Contact: Sylvia. Competa.
Mobile 44 7970901344
Email: sylviamackintosh@hotmail.com

For Sale: As a lot. Amazon fire, wifi version 5 bought 2 years ago, ideal for small tablet and kindle reading, plus English Tesco tablet, all Spanish platforms are usable on this tablet. 30 euros for the two. Seller: Maureen, Rincon de la Victoria. tf: whatsapp & signal 670377973. Email: moclimo@gmail dot com

For Sale: Sink and tap in good condition! One buy €35. More pics on request.
Mylène. 0031628579841. Alcaucin, near Puente don Manuel
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For Sale: Dining room set, comprising Sideboard, Extendable Dining Table and 8 original chairs with chrome detail, by Danish Designer Ansager Mobler. €350 ono Can be viewed in La Herradura. Christina 687602057 Nerja

For Sale: Samsung 40 inch SMART tv in full working order. Has been replaced by a larger screen size. Euro 70. Can meet at reasonable distance.
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Wanted: Watches. Watch collector looking for all types of wrist watches. Swiss made. Japanese. Or any others considered. Send photo and prices to Ernie, Iznate
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Recommendation for SPW Construction: We’ve had recourse to SPW – Scott Wilson and his team – on several occasions for various jobs, which have all given us satisfaction beyond expectations.
The first time, was in regard to a problem of rising damp that no less than 3 other so-called professionals attempted to repair, but couldn’t. Scott did the job – over two years ago – the results were brilliant, and haven’t altered since then, damp spots, dark green mold all gone forever.
This time we had to replace our fiberglass swimming pool. Scott arranged for everything: purchase of the new pool; delivery with a special crane; tiling; all materials and labour. It was quite a job, but we were basking in the hot sun and crystal-clear water two days ahead of schedule!
Needless to say, my wife and I highly recommend SPW, which means Scott P. Wilson….we prefer to say: “Some People Work.”
SPW contact: 622 938 440
Paul and Veronique in Competa – 634351754
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Taxi: Hello Digamites, I am looking for recommendations for taxi company I can book in advance to meet family arriving at Malaga airport from England (2 people) and bringing them to our house in Torre del Mar. A return taxi may also be necessary a few days later. Thanks in anticipation Kerry / Torre del Mar
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Recommendation: The Care Company. I want to recommend The Care Company based in Competa. During the calima I fell and cracked my pelvis and shattered my arm. When I came out of hospital I needed carers and contacted David Zoodashna who was very helpful. He is bilingual and has English and Spanish carers. They provided a wheelchair and all the other things I needed to make life easier. Apart from my personal needs they did the household chores and shopping etc and he acted for me with the health service.
They are all unfailingly cheerful and efficient. For hourly care they cover Axarquia and for full time 24 hour care the whole of Spain. They have been a godsend and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Contact David 657969710
Helen, Canillas de Albaida 629827242

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SPAIN

Consumer Price Index in Spain jumps to 10.2% in June, the highest figure since 1985: Inflation continues to be one of the greatest headaches for the Spanish government. After ending May at 8.7%, four points higher than in April, the Consumer Price Index for June stands at 10.2%, the highest rate since April 1985. The rise in fuel, food and non-alcoholic drinks, and increased charges at hotels, cafés and restaurants are the main cause.
– The figure is higher than all market forecasts and places the economy and the government in an awkward position as the measures taken so far to alleviate the rising cost of living appear to have had no impact on inflation.
– The data for June has been released in advance and does not detail the cost of individual products. However, in May it was obvious how much these had gone up. The price of vegetable oil had risen by nearly 45% compared with a year before, bread was 12.6% more expensive, eggs had gone up by 25% and cereals 16%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/inflation-spain-cpi-20220629112716-nt.html

The pandemic increased poverty to 21.7% of the population, the highest figure in the last five years: The population living below the poverty line last year, with income data from 2020, rose to 21.7%. More than one in five people in Spain. This is the highest figure in the last five years, since 2016, with an increase that, however, is not as pronounced as that which occurred in the last financial crisis. Child poverty increases to 28.9% from 27.4% previously. The rest of the indicators, such as the material shortage or the difficulty in reaching the end of the month, do refer to 2021 and one piece of information stands out above all: the maximum in the historical series of energy poverty last year, with 14.3% of the population in homes that cannot maintain an adequate temperature at home. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-pandemic-increased-poverty-to-21-7-of-the-population-the-highest-figure-in-the-last-five-years/

The PP party criticizes that a minor of 12 years “is prohibited from smoking, drinking and driving” but is now allowed “to proceed with a sex change”: {Translation in full}
– The deputy secretary of Social Policies of the Popular Party, Carmen Navarro, has criticised this Wednesday the new “Trans and LGTBI People’s Rights Law” recently approved by the Government in the Council of Ministers, claiming that the text implies an “absolute lack of protection for minors from the age of 12”.
– “A minor under 18 years of age is prohibited from smoking, drinking and driving, but can go to the Civil Registry and the Gender units to change their sex”, the PP leader denounced in the colloquium ‘Ganas de Orgullo’ organised by Nuevas Generaciones, in which the party’s Secretary of Culture, Jaime de los Santos, and the national president of NNGG, Beatriz Fanjul, also took part.
– According to Navarro, the new draft of the Trans Law “will generate great concern among many parents” and he stressed the responsibility of the public authorities to protect minors “to prevent them from making decisions that cannot be reversed”. “Our party is firmly committed to the protection of minors. The PP believes that the best interests of minors must prevail at all times. And, in this project, this is not effective”, she pointed out.
– The ‘popular’ leader has defended that the PP is “the party of freedom”, which is why it will protect and defend the freedom of “all people, whatever they feel, whoever they love and whoever they love”, according to a press release from the party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo.
– In this context, Navarro reiterated that the PP will continue to “protect and improve the rights of LGTBI people”, while rejecting “any act of hatred, violence, xenophobia or persecution”.
– He also accused Pedro Sánchez’s government of legislating “at the stroke of a holiday (Pride month) and only thinking of taking care of the demands of his most radical partners”, without taking into account the criticisms of the General Council of the Judiciary or waiting for the report of the Council of State on the law promoted by the Ministry of Equality.
– He also assured that the head of the Executive “is only interested in the impact of his announcements and satisfying Podemos in order to preserve the coalition government” and reminded that the Trans Law “does not have the consensus of feminists or the backing of the PSOE” “At least, not of the traditional PSOE prior to Pedro Sánchez”, he clarified.
– Navarro assured that the PP is against gender self-determination “because of the legal insecurity that the sole requirement of one’s own will implies”, without any other procedure and because, in her opinion, “it makes women invisible and is a step backwards in their rights”.
– Finally, she explained that the bill “contains provisions that contradict the fundamental right to equality” contained in article 14 of the Constitution, “generating situations of positive and therefore indirect discrimination of all non-transsexual women”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/sociedad/PP-polemica-cambio-sexo-permitido-prohibido-beber-fumar_0_1697232559.html

ANDALUCIA

The Board will not be able to guarantee the quality of the service of the Pascual hospitals: {Translation}
– Facua spokesman Jesús Yesa regrets that the Junta de Andalucía has not yet been informed of the terms of the million-dollar agreement signed with Pascual. But he is not surprised, in any case, that it has been extended to include, once again, the San Rafael clinic in Cadiz, because “the PP has not deceived anyone, it has enshrined the privatisation of the public health system because it is its management model”, although he recalls that the PSOE was the party that first signed the contract with this firm.
– Yesa considers that “it will mean a loss of users’ rights because the Regional Ministry of Health does not have a sufficient number of inspectors (it only has three in the province and would need 250) or other means to control the provision of services in Pascual’s hospitals, so this will depend on the will of this company”.
– For this reason, the consumer organisation recommends to users that every time they are treated in one of its centres, “they should demand a report detailing, among other aspects, all the care they have received, as well as duly identifying the doctors who have treated them, indicating their full name, professional category and speciality”.
– Facua also reminds that, in the event of any incident at the time of being treated, at any facility, you should file a complaint. If they do not have a complaint book available, as required by law, immediately call the local police and request assistance.
– Finally, Facua reminds that “despite the Junta’s decision to privatise health care in Cadiz, users have the right to free choice of specialist doctor and hospital”, so that the health centre should inform them of the options available to them without forcing them to go to a private centre in Pascual. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060370/la-junta-no-podra-garantizar-la-calidad-del-servicio-de-los-hospitales-de-pascual/

TORRE DEL MAR

Torre del Mar offers night-time hiking trails throughout July and August- “Sende Viernes”: There are no more places for the first outing, on July 1, but the programme runs throughout July and August. Those interested in participating in any outing can register for free using the forms that Playas de Torre del Mar will be posting on their Facebook page . For more information, email actividadesplayasdetorredelmar@gmail.com
Full article: https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/06/29/torre-del-mar-offers-night-time-hiking-trails-throughout-july-and-august/

GRANADA

A tractor-trailer march through Granada in protest at the price of diesel and electricity: {Translation, summary}
– A caravan of tractors, some 400 according to the organisers, began a march through the streets of Granada on Wednesday to protest against the “abusive” prices of fuel and electricity under the slogan “The price of diesel, the ruin of the countryside”.
– The protesters denounce the “exorbitant” rise in agricultural diesel, which is currently at an average of 1.63 euros per litre with peaks of 1.78 at some pumps, as well as the escalation of the electricity bill which has not been contained despite the latest measures taken by the Government. Photo: EuropaPress. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060190/una-tractorada-recorre-granada-en-protesta-por-los-precios-del-gasoil-y-luz/

CORDOBA

Medina Azahara adds a dramatised itinerary to night visits: {Translation}
– The Medina Azahara Archaeological Ensemble, in Cordoba, has added “a new attraction to the usual night visits” to the ancient Caliphate citadel of the tenth century, through the possibility of “enjoying a dramatised itinerary for summer nights on Fridays and Saturdays, between 2 July and 10 September, with two daily shows, between 20.45 and 22.00 hours and from 22.15 to 23.30 hours.
– On this occasion, as reported by the Junta de Andalucía in a note, the dramatised activity will take visitors to the ancient palatine city “on a journey through time around the year 967, during the reign of al-Hakam II, where a chief of the guard, Abu Amir, will accompany and escort us throughout the dramatised visit”.
– The aim of this activity is to “bring to life some of the most emblematic areas of Medina Azahara, where we will be able to meet different characters who will tell us about and show us these places”. In fact, during the tour “visitors will be welcomed by the army general Qasim Ibn Tumlus, in the Upper Basilical Hall, where he will explain the importance of this place as the nerve centre of the administration and military organisation of the Caliphate”.
– The visit will continue afterwards and “a stop will be made at the House of Ja’far, where we will meet the vizier and trusted man of the caliph, who will let us know what his tasks, functions and concerns were”.
– Furthermore, during this unique journey through the Alcazar of the Caliphate city, “as well as enjoying the explanations of our guide Abu Amir, we will have the opportunity to understand the magnitude and importance of Medina Azahara, thanks to our meeting with one of the palace servants, who will tell us about a complex network of essential maintenance tasks, which, in addition to the political and administrative tasks, were carried out in the court of the Caliph”.
– These dramatised night-time visits to Medina Azahara will take place twice a night every Friday and Saturday in July, August and September, in the latter case until the 10th, with an estimated duration of one hour and 15 minutes each and with a limited capacity of 30 people per visit. Participation in this activity is free and open to anyone interested, subject to prior registration, through the ARES Booking System. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1060293/medina-azahara-anade-un-itinerario-teatralizado-a-las-visitas-de-noche/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon 2022 Daily Results: Click link.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

2-time Wimbledon champ Murray loses to Isner in 2nd round:
Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has in the past, the revered Murray lost in the second round to the 20th-seeded American 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Wednesday night at the All England Club, capping a disappointing afternoon and evening in the grass-court Grand Slam tournament’s main stadium for the locals. Photo: AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-daniil-medvedev-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-sports-0d7377edfe5584a4ca4c2bc5a46d37ee

Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year: Returning to the site of her last singles match, which she had to stop after less than a set because of an injury on June 29, 2021, and seven of her major championships, the 40-year-old Williams came within two points of victory. But she could not finish the job against an opponent making her Wimbledon debut and bowed out with a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) loss to 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France. Photo: AP. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/wimbledon-sports-europe-serena-williams-iga-swiatek-e7a6757372b72bb74c33a9f9d26e2401

FINANCIAL

The Euribor is close to 1% in June, its highest level in a decade:
– As a result of this increase, the installments of variable mortgages that have to be reviewed with this data will become more expensive again. In the case of an average mortgage of 150,000 euros, for 25 years and interest at Euribor plus 1%, the loan installment will increase by more than 1,400 euros per year.
– The estimates are not at all flattering. The 12-month Euribor will end 2022 this year at 1.90% and will shoot up to 2.20% in 2023, according to the latest Bankinter estimates contained in its strategy report for the third quarter.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-euribor-is-close-to-1-in-june-its-highest-level-in-a-decade/

Regulated natural gas rates rise 10.4% on average as of Friday:
– Natural gas rates (TUR) will rise by an average of 10.4% from July 1, according to the quarterly review carried out by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. This data contrasts with the figures which refer to increases in annual bills of between 6.41% and 8.44%.
-Thus, TUR 1, for annual consumption of less than 5,000 kWh (households that only use natural gas for cooking or heating water), will increase by 9.7%; TUR 2, for annual consumption between 5,000 kWh and 15,000 kWh (in addition to using natural gas for cooking or heating water, they also have heating), 10.4%; and TUR 3, with annual consumption between 15,000 kWh and 50,000 kWh (households with large consumption and businesses), another 11%, according to the prices published today in the BOE.
In the previous review on April 1, rates also went up another 10% on average. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/regulated-natural-gas-rates-rise-10-4-on-average-as-of-friday/

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DigameXtra No. 2299 Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

On June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Naythan

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Torrox Motor Show: 16 & 17 July at “La Granja” Torrox FB

David Sanz, live music: Friday July 1st 8-10pm
Legends Bar, Torre del Mar FB

Jazz On The Coast: 19 – 24 July. 10pm nightly
Parque El Majuelo, Almunecar
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Jam session: At La Cochera in La Herradura. Monday, July 4 at 10:30 p.m. Open to any instrument or style…
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Concert Tonight- Laura Gallego: Wed 29 June 9pm. In Torre del Mar, on the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente stage.

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre
– Gas heater vgc Price 40€
– Ikea book case 80 x 28x 202cms 20€
– Wooden bookcase with drawers 100 x 33 x 207cms Price 75€
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
Email: info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: As a lot.
Table and 6 chairs, corner unit with glass cabinet and a double bed with duvet cover excluding headboard €300 but can sell separate. Kathleen, Torrox
Email: aldridgetorroxwebs@hotmail.com

For Sale: 7 Vinyl records from the 60th in best condition, 7€ for one, 40€ for all. Edwin/Competa; Email: boegero at gmx.de

For Sale: As a lot. 8 chairs. 8 cushions. 1 sunbed. 40€
Sue, Colmenar. WhatsApp: 637163461.

For Sale: Roller for swimming pool cover. Excellent condition. Previously used on 8m x 4m pool. End to end measurement: 4.5m
Price: €85. Jane / Cómpeta
Email: Bougainvilla_competa@yahoo.com

For Sale: Chest of drawers, restored pine, chic light green in places. Good condition. 80x113cm. Only 50 Euros
Delivery included if close to Torrox area
Please call Rachel, Torrox on 673709963

For Sale, 2 items:
– Coal scuttle. Circa 1930s oak + brass coal scuttle with original shovel. Water mark on the top but generally in good condition. 35 euro.
– Photo frames. 3 x Marks and Spencer silver coloured/slide in picture photo frames – taken out of original packaging but unused. Small = 3×3 inch, medium= 4×6 inch, large = 7×9 inch. Price labels still in situ – 22 Pounds UK. Price, 7 euros for all three.
Photos sent on request. Buyers to collect from Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo). Brenda, El Penoncillo WhatsApp 711003687
email: brendaleetorrox at gmail dot com

News & Articles

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COVID

Andalucía adds another 96 Covid patients in hospital and 29 deaths: The region has registered 96 more hospitalised Covid-19 patients since Friday to make a total of 573 while, on the contrary, admissions to intensive care units have dropped by three people to stand at a total of 25. The cumulative incidence rate for the infection in people over 60 in the region has risen to 349, less than half of Spain’s national average. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/covid-infections-andalucia-20220628143417-nt.html

MONKEYPOX

Andalucía confirms 99 active cases of monkeypox virus: Andalucía has this Tuesday, 28 June, a total of 99 active cases of the monkeypox virus, some 20 more than three days ago, and with another 20 more cases under investigation. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/monkeypox-virus-andalucia-20220628150210-nt.html

ANDALUCIA

The dreaded calima is due to return to the south of Spain this week, and temperatures are set to rise: Airborne dust from the Sahara will arrive on Friday and will mainly affect the provinces of Malaga, Granada and Almeria in the Andalucía region – according to State weather agency Aemet. Temperatures are also expected to rise this week with highs of over 35C in many places, but the increase will be progressive rather than excessive, says Aemet. In Seville the maximum temperatures are likely to be slightly higher.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/calima-spain-andalucia20220628181433-nt-20220628182306-nt.html

TORROX

The new football pitch in El Morche will be a large sports complex in an extensive green space: {Translation, summary}
– The plenary session of Torrox Town Council on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to the project for the construction of the new sports park in Santa Rosa which will house the new football pitch in El Morche, which has been demanded by the local residents for decades and is now closer to becoming a reality. The approved document, drawn up by the company Ingeniería Celdrán S.L., envisages the construction of a large sports complex with sports courts, stands, changing rooms and underground car parks, as well as a commercial area, all within an extensive green space. In total, almost 27,000 square metres will be built in two phases, each of which will take 12 months to complete, with an investment of around nine million euros.
– The mayor, Óscar Medina, said that once the plenary has given the go-ahead to the project, the works will go out to tender immediately “because it is time that, despite the obstacles that have been put in our way by the opposition, the coast sees one of its historical demands become a reality and to which I committed myself from day one”. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-nuevo-campo-de-futbol-de-el-morche-sera-un-gran-complejo-deportivo-en-un-extenso-pulmon-verde/

NERJA

Manga, CosPlay & Gamers Festival: {Translation} It will take place this coming Saturday 2nd July in the covered pavilion of the Sports City.
– Nerja celebrates the second edition of “Nerja Go!”, the fair dedicated to manga and alternative culture in which attendees can enjoy stands of video games, cosplay, manga, anime and board games, as well as participate in a multitude of activities designed for the whole family.
– The Councillor for Youth, Daniel Rivas, has informed that the event will take place next Saturday, July 2, in the covered pavilion of the Sports City in uninterrupted hours from 11.00 to 21.00 hours, and with an entrance fee of 3 euros.
– Rivas has detailed that those attending will be able to enjoy more than 30 activities that will take place in the different spaces provided. “There will be exhibitions, a shopping area, Artist Alley, and an area for talks and workshops. We will also be visited by the most outstanding cosplayers in the province, and on stage there will be cosplay contests, trivia and musical performances.
– The councillor also detailed that there will be an area dedicated to video games, with the latest developments in the sector, where there will be tournaments with a multitude of prizes and where you can enjoy the experience of virtual reality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/presentado-el-ii-salon-del-manga-y-la-cultura-alternativa-de-nerja/

MALAGA

Extra bus services between some inland villages and the Malaga coast this summer: More bus services are to be laid on by the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium during the summer so people from some inland towns and villages can get to beaches, shopping centres and leisure centres on the coast at Benalmádena, Torremolinos and Malaga. The idea is to encourage them to leave their own vehicle at home and not have to worry about finding somewhere to park or getting stuck in traffic jams.
– The services will run until 8 September, from Alhaurín de la Torre, Álora, Almogía, Cártama, Casabermeja, Mijas Pueblo and Pizarra.
– The seven bus routes for the Malaga metropolitan area and the Guadalhorce valley are: the M-136 Cártama-Alhaurín de la Torre-Plaza Mayor-Los Álamos; the M-140 Cártama-Alhaurín de la Torre-Torremolinos; the M-540 Álora-Pizarra-Plaza Mayor-Playamar; the M-550 Casabermeja-El Palo; the M-552 Colmenar-El Palo; the M-551 Almogía-Plaza Mayor-Playamar and the M-590 Alhaurín el Grande-Fuengirola. Source & Photo: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/summer-buses-costa-del-sol-20220628112102-nt.html

EUROPE

Turkey drops resistance to Sweden and Finland joining NATO: In an eleventh-hour deal, Turkey announced on Tuesday (28 June) it will lift its veto and support the application of Finland and Sweden to join NATO during the alliance’s summit in Madrid. Full article:
https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/turkey-drops-resistance-to-sweden-and-finland-joining-nato/

The Six Easiest Countries for Securing EU Residency: European Union residency comes with a lot of benefits. Not only that a foreign citizen residing in an EU country enjoys the benefits that the country he/she lives in offers, but the same also enjoy the benefits offered by the EU as a bloc. A resident of any of the EU countries, amongst others, is eligible to travel freely throughout the borderless Schengen Area, most often without even having to present documentation when passing from one country to another. Residency in any of the EU countries usually leads to the EU citizenship of that same country. Once one gains citizenship, he/she can then move to any other EU country and settle there.
Full article with country list: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/the-six-easiest-countries-for-securing-eu-residency/

France Planning to Set Up a Border Health Pass Requirement, Leaked Draft Bill Reveals: The French government is planning to put in place a scheme that obliges travellers to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19, recovery from the virus, or negative test results upon arrival at the borders of France, and the same would presumably be valid until the end of March 2023.
– A leaked draft law published by the French media Atlantico, the authenticity of which has later been confirmed by the French Ministry of Health, shows that the country is planning to set up a border scheme through which travellers over the age of 12 reaching the territory of France, Corsica and overseas territories would have to show proof they are immune to COVID-19. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-planning-to-set-up-a-border-health-pass-requirement-leaked-draft-bill-reveals/

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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls: Prosecutors said Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial, sexually abused children hundreds of times over more than a decade, and couldn’t have done so without the help of Maxwell, his longtime companion and onetime girlfriend. In December, a jury convicted Maxwell of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges. Prosecutors called Maxwell’s shifting of blame to Epstein “absurd and offensive.”
– U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan, who also imposed a $750,000 fine, said “a very significant sentence is necessary” and that she wanted to send an “unmistakable message” that these kinds of crimes would be punished. Prosecutors had asked the judge to give her 30 to 55 years in prison, while Maxwell’s defense sought a lenient sentence of just five years. Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Photo: ebaumsworld. Full article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-ghislaine-maxwell-sentencing-20220628-uktam5ye5zd57e5sllf2h5isk4-story.html

Top NY Doctor- New COVID Wave Is Starting, With the ‘Worst Version’ of Omicron: The BA.5 subvariant, first seen in South Africa and then Portugal, is considered by some experts to be the “worst version” of omicron seen yet, given its apparent capacity to escape prior immunity and transmit more readily. The BA.5 subvariant of the omicron variant of COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in New York City and fueling a possible sixth wave of the pandemic. Full article: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/top-ny-doctor-new-covid-wave-is-starting-with-the-worst-version-of-omicron/3752858/

TECH

BBVA BANK USER ALERT– New Android Banking Trojan ‘Revive’ Targeting Users of Spanish Financial Services:
(This malware sends you “phishing” emails or messages, pretending to be BBVA, and asks you to install or update their banking app. If you do so, you get infected, and the scammer gets every keystroke you make, including your banking log-in credentials, and will intercept any security codes sent to you for “2 Factor Authentication” log-ins they would need to access your account. You won’t be able to tell the legit app from the fake one. So if you have downloaded and installed the BBVA banking app in the past few months as the result of a prompt you received by email/message, it may be best to do the following. Uninstall it. Then fully shut down and restart. Then run a FULL malware scan with your antivirus app to remove all traces of malware. If you don’t have one installed, install the antivirus app linked below, and use that. Then go visit the BBVA website and download/install a new copy of their app. -Ed.)
– A previously unknown Android banking trojan has been discovered in the wild, targeting users of the Spanish financial services company BBVA. Said to be in its early stages of development, the malware – dubbed Revive by Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy – was first observed on June 15, 2022 and distributed by means of phishing campaigns.
– Revive is mainly engineered to harvest the bank’s login credentials through the use of lookalike pages and facilitate account takeover attacks. It also incorporates a keylogger module to capture keystrokes and the ability to intercept SMS messages received on the infected devices, primarily one-time passwords and 2FA codes sent by the bank.
– “When the victim opens the malicious app for the first time, Revive asks to accept two permissions related to the SMS and phone calls,” the researchers said. “After that, a clone page (of the targeted bank) appears to the user and if the login credentials are inserted, they are sent to the scammers.”
– The findings once again underscore the need to exercise caution when it comes to downloading apps from third-party untrusted sources. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2022/06/new-android-banking-trojan-revive.html
Malwarebytes Free AntiVirus for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware

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