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Dana & Gianni in concert: Live Bar- Torrox Costa. Saturday 6th of November starting at 20.30 you can take part in the musical journey around the world. A refined selection of magnificent songs by Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Beatles, Creedence and much more, besides their own songs, interpreted in a unique and passionate way. You can’t miss it! We are waiting for you at the Live Bar, Avenida Europa 3 Torrox Costa, starting at 20.30. For a cocktail, a beer, and special tapas. Reserve already! 642 47 25 92

Marbepop Festival: Marbella, November 20. Five local bands and musicians will take the stage in the La Represa Park. It will run for 1pm to 11pm, the line-up consists of Los 300, Mayte González, The Lost Bullets, Crackids (A band of pre-teen performers that call themselves “Crack-Kids”? See pic. Crack is the highly addictive smokable form of cocaine, and the word is universally understood among drug users from Miami to Mumbai. Yesterday I posted an article that mentioned pre-teens boys in a Spanish school district being encouraged to wear skirts to school; now the kids are being taught to embrace crack cocaine! Yikes!!!) and Sandro Jeeawock, as well as a circus show created by Manolo Carambolas. Free entry. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/05/the-annual-marbepop-festival-returns-to-marbella-on-november-20/

Duo Masque play world music at Galeria Luz de la Vida in Competa:
The 14th of November in the evening at 9pm Duo Masque will play live world music in Galeria Luz de la Vida in Competa. The galeria is a perfect spot for live music, great intimate ambiance in an authentic space.
Russell Roberts began his musical career in London as a drummer, percussionist and acoustic guitarist.
Christine Quayle originates from Ireland. She plays flute and saxophone. Together they are DUO MASQUE, a funky world music combo, with songs fro Africa, Cuba, Turkey, Ireland, and South America. They have released 4 CDs, the most recent two recorded in Granada. http://www.youtube.com/c/DuoMasque
There is art by various International artists and new art by Lieuwke Loth will be on show!
We display high quality paintings and steel, bronze, ceramic sculptures available for purchase.
Live music starts at 9pm. Entry: 10,- euro. Bookings concert at Galeria: info@lieuwkeloth.nl
Welcome, we hope to see you then!
Galeria Luz de la Vida, Calle Laberinto 15, Competa
http://www.lieuwkeloth.com
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Duo Dutch, Duo Masque, Duo Arts: Sunday the 14th of November.
When talents match beautiful events will be on!
This month Lieuwke Loth her art can not only be seen in Galeria Luz de la Vida in Competa, but also at the well known restaurant Bodegas Bentomiz in Sayalonga! Dutch couple André and Clara began making wine in the late 1990s. Impressed by the quality of the exceptional local grapes they turned their hobby into a business (2004) and Bodegas Bentomiz was born. They produce a varied range of exquisite wines with the common theme of being elegant, fresh and subtle. Since André is a civil engineer, it is no surprise the Bodega building is spectacular: special for its design but integrating perfectly in its natural surroundings. Clara and André are delighted to host the works of Dutch artist Lieuwke Loth.
Sunday the 14th of November we invite you to come to the inauguration, from 16:30 – 19:00 you’re welcome to see the lasercut art and to enjoy the atmospheric place. The artist will be there to tell about her work. To make it an extra joyful event Duo Masque, Russell Roberts and Christine Quayle, will perform their world music from 17:30 on. The exhibition will be on till the first week of January.
Welcome, we hope to see you then!
Bodegas Bentomiz: Sayalonga
http://www.bodegabentomiz.com
Galeria Luz de la Vida: Calle Laberinto 15, Competa
www.lieuwkeloth.com
Insta: lieuwke Loth

Services Wanted/Offered

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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.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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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.

MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours.
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
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
www.englishnurse.net

Mobile Hairdresser: Hi, my name is Jenny and I’d like to introduce myself. I am a fully qualified mobile hairdresser with over 13 years experience, fully legal and up to date with current Covid-19 regulations. Covering Torrox and surrounding areas. Christmas appointments now being taken. WhatsApp, private message or call for an appointment in your own home or chat about what you would like. Jenny, Torrox. Tel or WhatsApp 622 690 133,
Email jmainwood01 @ gmail dot com (no spaces) or go to my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Hair-by-Jenny

Removal and Collection – Men With Vans: You’ve heard of a Man with a Van, now meet Men with Vans.
For all your local removal needs we have men and vans at your disposal. Whether you are moving home or need a single item moving, then we can help.
House clearance, Garage clearance and rubbish removals. IKEA, Bricomart and Leroy Merlin runs, we can even assemble your flatpacks. Give us a call.
Need something from one of the big stores in Malaga? Give us a call and leave it to us to deliver to your door.
Prices from 25 euros an hour.
Call or Whatsapp John on 622 067 357 or visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/menwithvans
Based in Nerja and Torrox we operate throughout Andalusia.
Men With Vans: John 622 067 357

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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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.
Get a 10% discount on our Organic Skincare range if you order 2 products. Promotion ends on 8th November 2021.
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:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @moonetteskincare
Google – please search ‘Moonette’ to get to our page.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
Homepage- www.moonette.es

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-4 adjustable stools vgc 120€ (for the 4)
-Zanussi fan assisted oven 59.4 x 56 x 59 cm Price 80€
-2 Moroccan light covers Price 18€ (the pair)
contact Jackie / nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Desk cabinet, iron, wheels, 3 drawers, euro 15,-
-Fridge, 5 drawers, euro 35 –
-Cupboard, 8 drawers, euro 45,-
Buyer collects, Piet, Torrox Costa
pietverberkt224@gmail.com

For Sale: Black & Decker FSM1605 Steam Mop 1300W plus pack of 5 x replacement microfibre heads. Only 3 months old (unwanted gift!) & used once, jointly cost over €100 but accept €55.
Please contact Sarah, Vinuela at
dustersdm@yahoo.co.uk ; buyer collects.

For Sale: Canon power shot camera SX540 HS, as new, only used twice.
€100 ONO. Contact details 711002205 or WhatsApp.
email: lindabluemedATgmaildotcom

For Sale, 3 items:
-1 dehumidifier full work order 40e o.n.o.
-2 suitcases 10e the pair.
-1 AEG 791 sewing machine. All sing and dancing. 70e o.n.o.
Tony, torrox Costa watsap +447792579150
tjparton@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: 3 Way Fridge/Freezer (60L). We have a (40L) in our motorhome and would like to up grade to a second hand 3 Way Fridge Freezer (60L) (Photo of current 3 Way Fridge Freezer) Willing to travel to collect. Phyllis Heidi, Almeria. Contact crossloin6@yahoo.co.uk

Recommendations & Requests

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #94- 1 Tb (1000Gb) Laptop Hard Drives
-While having a huge hard drive of 1 Terabyte or more is convenient for storing large amounts of data, there is a price to be paid. Large capacity HDDs have a shorter expected lifespan (5yrs) than smaller capacity HDDs of 500Gb or less (7+yrs).
-These large hard drives have to do more work than smaller hard drives as there is a much greater area for the internal mechanism to move back and forth across. This refers to standard HDDs, not Solid State SDDs.
-I am seeing many of these 1Tb HDDs, specifically those made before 2019, showing significant degradation, or failing altogether.
-Since you may have huge amounts of data on these large capacity HDDs, I strongly suggest, if you have one of these large HDDs that is over 3yrs old, that you backup all your valuable data to an external memory device asap.
-DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa, doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía adds 422 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest number since September: The 14-day cumulative incidence rate in the region has risen 1.7 in the last 24 hours and stands at 34.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
The Andalusian region has this Friday, 5 November, registered a total of 422 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours, the highest figure since 25 September when 425 positives were recorded and it is a figure significantly higher than the 296 infections the day before. Five Covid-19 deaths have also been reported, two more than those recorded on Thursday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-adds-coronavirus-20211105173116-nt.html

SPAIN

How the coronavirus pandemic has widened inequalities in Spain:
The health crisis has affected households with lower incomes worse than others, and has increased the already-existing gap in Spanish society.
The inequality gap began to widen the very moment that the Spanish government declared the first coronavirus state of alarm, on March 14, 2020, and companies began to send their employees home. Those who were able to work from home were, in general, those who had a higher level of education, while the job losses were mostly suffered by people with fewer qualifications or training, lower salaries and in many cases temporary contracts.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-11-05/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-has-widened-inequalities-in-spain.html

ANDALUCIA

New euthanasia law is effectively ‘stalled’ in Andalucia, claims Right to Die with Dignity association: The first requests for dignity in death have been registered in the region, but the Junta has yet to set up the commission that authorises them. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/euthanasia-effectively-stalled-20211105095036-nt.html

Andalucian medical executives call euthanasia ‘murder’: As of Thursday, November 4, Andalucia is the only autonomous community in which euthanasia cannot be carried out. This is because it’s government is the only one that has not created the commission that has to authorise its implementation. Full article:
https://globalcirculate.com/andalucian-medical-executives-call-euthanasia-murder/

UK

UK drivers warned about major change to licences in two weeks: Drivers in the UK are being warned about a major change to license holders that will come into effect in two weeks time, from November 15. Those who passed their driving test after January 1 1997 will be able to tow trailers of up to 3,500kg in weight. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/05/uk-drivers-warned-about-major-change-to-licences-in-two-weeks/

EUROPE

Foreigners Now Have to Pay €36 to Convert Their Vaccination Certificates Into French Health Passes: Travellers from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area will no longer be eligible to convert their vaccination certificates into French Health Passes online, nor for free. The decision has been made known today, on November 5, and does not affect holders of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service COVID-19 Certificates. Thus, from now on, third-country travellers in France will have to obtain a health pass at one of the designated pharmacies in the country while also paying a fee of €36 per application. No prior appointment is required for converting the pass. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/foreigners-now-have-to-pay-e36-to-convert-their-vaccination-certificates-into-french-health-passes/

LOTTERY

EuroMillions results of the draw for Friday, November 5, 2021: The winning combination in the draw of Euromillions of Friday, November 5, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 02, 12, 25, 30 and 41 and the stars 08 and eleven. The Million code has been the TMN04330.
Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-results-of-the-draw-for-friday-november-5-2021/

OTHER

These are the new WhatsApp functions that you cannot miss: The messaging app WhatsApp surprises users again with new updates to improve the experience of all its users. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/these-are-the-new-whatsapp-functions-that-you-cannot-miss/

240,000-year-old ‘Child of Darkness’ human ancestor discovered in narrow cave passageway: Deep within South Africa’s Rising Star cave system, in a dark passageway barely 6 inches (15 centimeters) wide, scientists have discovered the fragmented skull of a Homo naledi child they’re calling “Leti.” How the little skull ended up in such a remote part of the cave is a mystery, though the discoverers suspect it could be evidence of an intentional burial. Full article:
https://www.livescience.com/child-of-darkness-homo-naledi-discovered.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Churches & Worship

New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
Directions: Click Here https://goo.gl/maps/KvNCimhrsYdH298r9
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/El-Puente-Christian-Fellowship-105285888299225/or please contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com. For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection!).

St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: www.stgeorgemalaga.org & Facebook

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar, Catholic Mass in English Every Saturday: Starting on the 6th November at 17.00 we are pleased to announce the return of the Catholic mass in the Centre. The mass was originally cancelled due to the Covid pandemic last year and the lack of an English speaking priest, it has been greatly missed and we look forward to seeing all English speaking Catholics who would enjoy a mass conducted in their own language. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Lux Mundi on Tel. 952 543 334
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, Torre del Mar, 29740

Every Saturday – Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English: Starting on Saturday 6th November at 17.00 we are pleased to announce the return of the Catholic mass in the Centre. The mass was originally cancelled due to the Covid pandemic last year and the lack of an English speaking priest, it has been greatly missed and we look forward to seeing all English speaking Catholics who would enjoy a mass conducted in their own language.
For more info please contact Lux Mundi on Tel. 952 543 334
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740.

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 2104 Friday, Nov. 5th, 2021

On November 5, 2021 By Naythan

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Announcements

What’s On

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Bar Atila- Live Music by Flip + Music Menu:
Saturday 6th November starting at 8.00pm
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table and preorder meals.
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
C/ Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel

Mexican Music and Lunch: Sunday Nov 7th 2-5pm. At Hotel y Bungalows Balcon de Competa. Cesar Leon is coming to sing Mexican lovely songs and we will served Mexican food. Reserved your table! +34 952 55 35 35
C/ San Antonio, 75 29754 Cómpeta FB link

Alcaucín hosts its first MTB Half Marathon this Saturday: {Translation} Alcaucín hosts this Saturday 6th November its first edition of the BTT Half Marathon. This event is part of the Circuito Provincial Diputación de Málaga, although it will not count towards it. So, from 10:00 am on Saturday, the half marathon will start from the Camino de los Colmenares. From here, the peloton will have a circular circuit of 33.85 kilometres and 1,250 metres of accumulated positive difference in altitude ahead of them, which will take them into the heart of the Axarquía region, among paths and trails of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.
The race has male and female categories, from cadet to master 60, as well as cyclists who can participate but not compete. Trophies will be awarded to the first three classified in each category. In addition, the Alcaucín Town Hall will make a local classification with prizes for the first three and will award a trophy to the largest participating club. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/deportes/alcaucin-acoge-sabado-primera-btt-media-maraton/20211104074620044362.html

Milonga Farewell Tango Costume Party: Saturday, November 13
Contratiempo Club, Malaga
We are going to Argentina to recharge our batteries, but first we want to celebrate in a big way That’s why we dress up in the best Halloween style. Come with your Costume and go with a Prize!
Where? In Contratiempo (Av Europa 11, Malaga) the best dance floor in ALL of Malaga.
When? Shall we dance Tango ?!
Saturday November 13
20:30h-21:30h CLASS for ALL LEVELS
Learn from the base and if you already know remember a little how to play.
21:30h-00:30h Milonga + Show
We stayed dancing, milongueando and enjoying!
Show Farewell of Natasha and Alfredo
Best costume award!
By covid protocol it is necessary. Use a mask.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE by Bizum on 632421468 FB link

Little Less Band: Friday Nov 5th. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
8pm €5 entry. Calle Granada, 45, Nerja, Málaga 29780
Info & Tix link

Services Wanted/Offered

Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es

Greek House- Greek Casita Restaurant, Torrox Costa!
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. New Winter Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 6:30pm till close. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Lunch available by reservation only. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Staycations at CASA MAGEL:
We are closing the B&B from 29th November until approximately April of next year. We will continue our current services until Nov 29th. Look for our 2022 reopening announcement here on DigameXtra.
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B.
A Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers available on request for future dates.
Bring a couple of friends and enjoy relaxing in a safe environment. Or on your own and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Our special offers are on again this year,
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing an en suite room 130€.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€.
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for a double en suite room. Book over 5 days and get a discount.
Casa Magel is situated 1 km from the typical Spanish town of Valle De Abdalajis first founded in Roman times when it was called Nescania.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are lots of walking routes. We are not far from El Chorro with the famous Caminito Del Rey, also Ardales lakes which are stunning.
Not far in the other direction, you will find The Wolf Park a real experience to see wolves in their natural environment. Also nearby is Antequera a wonderful town for sightseeing, 27 churches, the old castle, lovers leap mountain and a spectacular bullring besides the many shops and restaurants.
A place not to be missed is El Torcal an amazing site of rock formations formed over 2 million years ago.
Or you can just relax around our refurbished pool with a fully equipped kitchen, bar & BBQ area with limited drinks & snacks available, or bring your own. The food is great, the views stunning, beds are comfy and the hosts are friendly.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com.
Contact: casamagel@yahoo.com ; Phone – 722879503

Malagalingo Spanish School:
In this picture we are enjoying our ONLINE Spanish conversation lesson.
Join us to talk and have fun from the comfort of your own homes
FREE TRIAL LESSONS FOR EVERYONE, no commitment
Super-reduced groups
From 5€/hour
We are look forward to seeing you!!
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com

Dog Care: Hello Digamextra readers, we are Silvia and Mario, we are dedicated to taking care of dogs, during the day and in stays of several nights. We have a house in Torrox Pueblo, with comfort for 5 dogs, with care 24 hours a day, (without kennels or cages), in a family atmosphere.
They go for a walk 4 times a day, they sleep in our room, each one in their own bed and they go everywhere with us. We await your inquiry at WhatsApp 666 – 782 766 or email silviacaminante@gmail.com. Thanks a lot.

Wanted: Media transfer services. Looking for someone that can transfer a cassette of colour slides to digital photos.
Lars, Nerja +34 654477814
larskullberg at gmail.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Ikea easy chairs Price 110€ the pair
-Kunft fridge / freezer Measurements 55 x 55 x 151cms Price 60€
-Tv unit Measurements 140 x 43 x 40.50cms Price 25€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: King Size Bed Base (190cm x 150cm)
Non collapsable. €25. Pamela,Torrox Park.
Contact: pamela.hill@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Tiles. I am looking to replace some cracked tiles but the tiles are an old design and not easily available. Does anyone know here I might get them please. Sylvia, Velez Malaga
sylvia4700 at hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Walking shoes rental. We just arrived for a 6 weeks holiday in Torrox but we forgot our walkingshoes. Now we are looking if we can rent from any one to rent shoes size 37/38 and size 43/44 please let us know. July, Torrox, Tel. 0031 610389361. Email: Julyalkemade@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Malaga- Fifth day without dead with Covid in Malaga and the rate stabilized: {Translation, summary} 4Nov21 14:56
-For the fifth consecutive day, the province of Malaga has recorded no deaths. Moreover, the rate has remained stable for the last month. These are two pieces of good news. But there is no longer the downward trend of several weeks ago: since the beginning of October, the incidence has remained between 50 and 40 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The rate remains at a plateau. Since the end of July it has been falling steadily and slightly every day until the beginning of October. Then it stabilised. Since then, it has fluctuated between 50 and 40 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Exactly one month ago it was 50.1. After dropping to 37.0 in the third week of last month, it is now 45.4; two points less than the previous day, but more than last week. In short, it is – albeit at reasonable levels – stagnating.
-Something similar is happening with the number of hospitalised patients, which is around half a hundred. The report from the Consejería de Salud y Familias states that 51 patients are hospitalised, of which 15 are in the ICU. But the figure becomes even more significant when compared with the pressure of care at the beginning of February, when a total of 1,010 patients were in hospital with Covid 19, of whom 114 were in intensive care.
-The number of infections is still under a hundred. This Thursday leaves another 68 infected with the virus.
-With respect to other provinces of the autonomous community, Malaga is above the Andalusian average rate, which is 32.9 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The worst situation is in Huelva, with 60.8. It is followed by Almería with 47.7, Málaga with 45.4, Córdoba with 41.3 and Jaén with 33.9. Below the average rate and with a better epidemiological outlook are Granada with 22.7, Cadiz with 19.3 and Seville with 19.0. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/fallecidos-Covid-Malaga-tasa_0_1626138405.html

Covid Andalucia- Hospital admissions down by five to 174, ICU patients down: {Translation} 4Nov21 12:43
-On Thursday 4 November, Andalusia recorded a drop of five hospitalised patients for Covid-19 compared to Wednesday to a total of 174, which represents an increase of eight in the inter-weekly comparison, while patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have fallen by one to 39, also the same as seven days ago.
-The number of hospitalised patients fell by five on Thursday after rising by 12 on Wednesday and 15 on Tuesday, after falling by seven on Monday, three on Saturday, four on Friday and eight last Thursday, when there were 166 hospitalised patients.
-For their part, ICU patients fell by one on Thursday after remaining unchanged on Wednesday, falling by two on Tuesday, rising by two on Monday and one on Saturday and remaining unchanged on Friday and last Thursday, with 39 patients admitted.
-The peaks of hospital admissions recorded in the third wave on 2 February (4,980), in the second on 10 November last year (3,478) and in the first on 30 March of the same year (2,708) are now far behind us. Also the peak of the fourth wave in the spring of this year, which was of lower incidence than the previous ones and was recorded on 20 April (1,593), and of the fifth wave, reported on 10 August (1,486).
-In terms of ICUs, Andalusia is also well below the peak of the third wave on 7 February (735), of the second wave on 18 November last year (528) and of the first wave on 30 March of the same year (439). It was also below the peak of the fourth wave on 29 April (351) and the fifth wave on 10 August (261). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1006343/baja-en-cinco-los-hospitalizados-hasta-174-y-los-pacientes-en-uci-disminuyen/

‘Grave concern’ over Covid in Europe as German cases soar:
The World Health Organization expressed “grave concern” Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.
“We are, once again, at the epicentre,” WHO Europe director Hans Kluge told a press conference.
He warned that according to “one reliable projection” the current trajectory would mean “another half a million Covid-19 deaths” by February.
Alarm bells were ringing especially in Germany, the European Union’s most populous country, where the number of new cases over the past 24 hours soared to almost 34,000 on Thursday — an all-time high, according to the Robert Koch Institute health agency. German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday that the country of 83 million people was facing a “massive” pandemic among the unvaccinated and that intensive care beds were starting to run out in some regions. “Corona is once again raging with full force, the fourth wave is hitting us hard,” the top-selling Bild daily wrote. Despite vaccines being widely available, just 66.9 percent of the German population was fully inoculated as of Thursday, according to official figures. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211104-grave-concern-over-covid-in-europe-as-german-cases-soar

ANDALUCIA

This is the new 2022 children’s vaccination schedule for Andalucía:
The main addition to the calendar is the Bexsero vaccine against meningococcus B, which will be available free from 1 December, 2021. This regional government’s new vaccination schedule includes vaccines that protect against the following diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b, conjugated pneumococcus, meningococcus B, meningococcus serogroup C, measles, rubella, mumps, chickenpox, human papillomavirus and flu. It also includes vaccination of pregnant women (prenatal vaccination), with flu and pertussis vaccines. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/this-2022-vaccination-20211104102628-nt.html

UK

Brits Told Their NHS Covid Passes Downloaded Before November 1 Are Invalid for Travel to EU: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned holders of NHS COVID Pass to redownload the document before travelling, as the documents issued before November 1 will not be recognised for travel by the 27-nation-bloc nor 17 non-EU countries that have joined the EU DCC gateway.
In other words, this means that British holidaymakers who have downloaded or printed a PDF version of their COVID passport before Monday might not be able to board flights to the EU. Even if they do so through another proof of vaccination, they won’t be able to enter restaurants, museums and other public spaces while on holiday with their NHS pass downloaded before Monday. Full article:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/brits-told-their-nhs-covid-passes-downloaded-before-november-1-are-invalid-for-travel-to-eu/

Do you qualify for £3,000 UK state pension top-up?: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that up to one million pensioners in the UK could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming for it. Pension Credit can help top-up income in retirement, even if the person has another source of regular income or receives a pension. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/04/do-you-qualify-for-3000-uk-state-pension-top-up/

What The Heck Is Going On In Scottish (and Spanish) Primary Schools? Scottish primary school asks boys to wear skirts:
Castleview Primary School in Edinburgh is encouraging boys and girls to wear skirts to school to promote gender equality.
The school is taking part in an initiative today, November 4, called “Wear a Skirt to School Day.”
The initiative was inspired by a campaign in Spain that saw teachers and students wearing skirts to school in support of Mikel Gomez, who was expelled for wearing one last year. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/04/scottish-primary-school-asks-boys-to-wear-skirts/

EUROPE

The European Medicines Agency approves the Covid-19 pill from the US laboratory MSD: Molnupiravir is intended for people with mild or moderate coronavirus who have at least one risk factor for developing a severe case of the disease. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/european-medicines-agency-20211104185411-nt.html

LOTTERY

Results of the Primitiva of Thursday, November 4, 2021:
The winning combination of the Primitiva draw held this Thursday, November 4, 2021, has been formed by the numbers 22, 24, 25, 31, 45 and 47. The complementary number is 44, and the refund, the 5.
In the Joker draw the chosen number has been the 5760867, awarded 1 million euros. Source: https://spainsnews.com/results-of-the-primitiva-of-thursday-november-4-2021/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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DigameXtra No. 2103 Thursday, Nov. 4th, 2021

On November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Naythan

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What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Mijas Foodtrucks Xperience: Nov 4th Thurs thru 7th Sun
Thurs from 7pm. Fri-Sun from 1pm. 9 Chefs.
Live music by Soundshine Duo Saturday 6Nov 3pm.
Camino de Campanales, Mijas
(I have only seen this poster, I have no contact info. Event is not on the Mijas or Soundshine FB pages? This is probably the rescheduled Mijas Halloween event that was postponed due to threat of rain. If so, then Halloween specific events will happen on Saturday. -Ed.)

Theatre Villa Torrox hosts ‘Augurios’ (Omens in EN): {Translation} The Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox presents this show on Friday the 5th of November, at 21:00 hours, with free entry until capacity is full. The story has as its framework the race most theatrical literature, the Trojan War. FB link. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/cultura/teatro-villa-torrox-acoge-obra-augurios/20211103082631044334.html

Car Boot/Market: Sunday 7th November at El Pantano Restaurant car park. Overlooking Lake Vinuela. Time 9.30 am to 1pm.
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.
There are always bargains galore, old and new.
-Always a good selection of D.I.Y. tools.
-Household and garden items for sale on many of the stalls
-Homemade Marmalades and Chutneys (including Mango) as well as freshly picked Mango and Avocado
-Plants, shrubs, flowers and herbs.
-Greetings cards.
-Large selection of paperback and hardback books, CD’s & DVD’s
Come along and enjoy a morning browsing and picking up a few bargains at this well-established monthly market, which attracts visitors from far and near. A super location. The restaurant has shaded terraces overlooking the lake and many customers sit and enjoy a coffee or a tapa and a drink and catch up with friends and acquaintances for a chat. Many even stay and choose lunch from the varied menu available.
Bar is open from 9.30am serving coffee/drinks/food.
Please note: If the market has to be cancelled at short notice, it will automatically be re-scheduled for the following Sunday.
For further info please contact Sandy (Vinuela) by telephone, on the new mobile number of 633 878 471

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Home from Home:
Your home in the Axarquia region prepared for your arrival.
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management experience in the UK, happy to take care of all your holiday home preparation needs.
Homes cleaned and aired, beds made and small maintenance jobs taken care of. Basic supplies can be bought and delivered prior to your arrival if required.
Additional services include:
Holiday changeovers
Vacant holiday home checking service
Private rental inventories prepared and checked with tenants at key handover on arrival and departure.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Towel Rail, 77 cm X 66 cm, for central heating system. New. 30€. Edwin, Competa, boegeroATgmxDOTde

For Sale, 2 items.
-1 Golden framed mirror size 1m 64cm high, 85 cm wide €45
-1 Brown framed mirror size 1m 33cm high, 73cm wide €40
Both for €70
Both are in very good condition. Buyer collects.
Tel: 669094359 Anders, Nerja

For Sale, 3 items:
-Wooden chest of drawers. Nice design, good quality. 120x75x45cm. €125
-Chairs, for indoor or outside use. 8 pieces €50
-Fridge, 5 drawers + vegetable compartment. Brand: Becken. Height 145 cm. €35
Buyer collects. Piet, Torrox Costa
pietverberkt224ATgmailDOTcom

For Sale: Leather settees, 2 seater & 3 seater, which has pull out ‘leg rests’ either end. Very good condition. 250€ ono
Niza Beach, Almayate Bajo. Gill- mob 674248101
gpk_ambion@msn.com

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Mah Jong: Anyone out there who knows how to play Mah Jong and would be willing to give a lesson to a group of four Nerja ladies? Contact on Kay, Nerja
email: kay.kirkham23@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Health notifies 2,287 new positive and 39 deaths in the last 24 hours, with cumulative incidence Wednesday of 49.31 cases per 100,000 inhabitants: {Translation} 03 Nov 2021 – 17:53
-The autonomous communities have notified the Ministry of Health on Wednesday of 2,287 new cases of COVID-19, 1,515 of them diagnosed in the last 24 hours. These figures are lower than on the same day last week, when 2,532 positive cases were reported, which is evidence of the downward trend in the evolution of the pandemic.
-The total number of infections in Spain now stands at 5,019,255 since the start of the pandemic, according to official statistics. The cumulative incidence in the last 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 49.31, compared to 49.03 yesterday. A total of 23,399 positives have been recorded in the past two weeks.
-In Wednesday’s report, 39 new deaths have been added, compared to 51 last Wednesday. As many as 87,462 people with a positive diagnostic test have died since the virus arrived in Spain, according to data compiled by the ministry. In the last week, 57 people with a confirmed positive COVID-19 diagnosis have died in Spain.
-Currently, there are 1,825 patients admitted for COVID-19 in Spain (1,740 yesterday) and 411 in ICU (405 yesterday). In the last 24 hours, there have been 228 admissions (185 yesterday) and 196 discharges (83 yesterday). The occupancy rate for coronavirus occupied beds stands at 1.48 per cent (1.42 per cent yesterday) and in ICUs at 4.50 per cent (4.44 per cent yesterday).
-Between 24 and 30 October, the autonomous communities carried out 539,126 diagnostic tests, of which 321,442 were PCR and 217,684 antigen tests, with an overall rate per 100,000 inhabitants of 1,146.44.
-Meanwhile, the positivity rate stands at 2.76 percent, compared to 2.71 percent yesterday. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that this figure should be below 5 per cent to consider the spread of the virus as ‘controlled’. Source, Spanish: https://www.cope.es/actualidad/espana/noticias/sanidad-notifica-2287-nuevos-positivos-fallecidos-las-ultimas-horas-20211103_1597155

The Lancet suggests Spain may have achieved herd immunity thru
a mix of high population exposure to infection and high vaccination rates: {Translation}
-The way in which Spain has dealt with the virus, and especially the high levels of vaccination achieved, has already made international headlines in recent months. Moreover, renowned experts in the field of covid, such as the German virologist Christian Drosten, have provided the reasons why our country has become “the envy of Europe”.
-In his opinion, shared last September in a podcast in which he regularly participates, the key is not that Spaniards have more confidence than Germans or other countries in vaccines, but that they have “a terrible social experience”, since the pandemic caused “many deaths and a real confinement”, a “real blockade where you could only go shopping” and with “soldiers patrolling the streets”. “That is confinement. And we haven’t seen that in Germany,” Drosten said, warning that politicians in his country would have to take “serious measures” if they wanted to achieve a high vaccination rate. Currently in Germany, 66% of the population is fully immunised, 14 points below the 80% in Spain.
-In a similar vein, the scientific journal The Lancet has now pronounced itself in its article “Has Spain reached herd immunity?” where the authors argue that the key to success in Spain may have been a high exposure to the virus which, together with a successful vaccination campaign, has placed us in a situation of low risk in recent months.
-Despite the current slowdown in vaccination, “more than 80% of the Spanish population is fully vaccinated and experts are beginning to believe that the country is on the verge of achieving something that seemed impossible just a few weeks ago: herd immunity,” the publication notes.
-“We still don’t know the exact proportion of the population that needs to be immune to achieve herd immunity,” says the head of the infectious diseases service at the Hospital Virgen de la Macarena in Seville, who believes that Spain at least offers some clues: without restrictions, infections are contained, unlike what has happened in other waves.
-Another important aspect for the authors is the response of adolescents to vaccination (more than 80% are fully vaccinated) and the low incidence of cases among children, despite the fact that they are not yet vaccinated. They also highlight the progress made by some communities – such as Madrid – in eliminating the compulsory use of masks in school playgrounds.
Opening up “without going backwards”.
-Spain also represents an example of resilience in the opinion of the publication, since while other European countries have had to re-impose heavy restrictions (most recently the Netherlands), here the activities continue to recover without any backtracking.
-The UK, after reopening almost all activities, had record daily infection figures. “One in ten children is infected with covid. A situation that cannot be compared to that in Spain,” notes The Lancet. Denmark lifted its restrictions in September and the number of infections has doubled. Norway has also seen an increase in infections after the government took a similar decision. In all these countries, the full vaccination rate is lower than in Spain. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/20211103/yt7perrnwfa5zdnmg4fvqgvtfy.html

SPAIN

Top Covid expert in Spain, Fernando Simón, makes controversial claims, sees no need for a third dose “in general” and says “give them to the third world”: The director of Spain’s Centre for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies said that he believes that a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine is not necessary “in general” because “it seems that immunity lasts for years” and has instead advocated “giving them to third world countries.”
Simón has said this Tuesday (2 November) that during the first wave of the pandemic, in the spring of last year, he believes that Spain registered “2.3 million infections” of Covid -19, and “not 226,000”, as the official statistics of the Ministry of Health still show today.
He also expressed his doubts about the giving the vaccine to those under 12 years of age, a group that “is very little affected by the disease.” Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/covid-expert-spain-20211102184616-nt.html

Spain’s National Geographic Institute has registered a total of 49 earthquakes since Tuesday midnight: This Wednesday (3 Nov) included a magnitude 5, one of the strongest since the eruption of the volcano on the island of La Palma began some weeks ago. It was registered at 6.27am and located some 35 kilometres with an intensity IV and felt throughout the island.
Another with a magnitude 4.8 and intensity IV-V has also been recorded, in Mazo, and it was felt in some points of the neighbouring Canary islands of Tenerife and La Gomera. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/palma-registers-earthquakes-20211103125644-nt.html

Recall- Health removes batches of two well-known medications for stress & blood pressure, Coaprovel and Karvezide:
{Translation, summary} The Spanish Agency of medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has been informed of the recall of two lots of two drugs to treat blood pressure: Coaprovel and Karvezide, by Sanofi-Aventis, “because it did not meet quality standards”.
The recalled lots are ‘COAPROVEL’ 300 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets, 28 tablets (NR: 98086024, CN: 656037)the batch FT028, expiration date 31/01/2023; ‘Karvezide’ 300 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets, 28 tablets (NR: 98085024, CN: 656038), the batch FT029, with an expiration date 31/01/2023; and ‘Coaprovel’ 300 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets, 28 tablets (nr: 98086024ip, cn: 723683) lots FT027 with expiration date 31/01/2023 and the batch FT029, with an expiration date 31/01/2023.
In addition, the batch FT028B of ‘Coaprovel’ 300 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets with pelicula, 28 comprimidos (nr: 98086024ip2, cn: 727428) and ‘Coaprovel’ 300 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets with pelicula, 28 comprimidos (NR: 98086024IP1, CN: 727260), the batch FT027, with an expiration date 31/01/2023.
The past month of August the AEMPS also ordered the withdrawal of several batches of Coaprovel, Irbesartan and Valsartan after detecting the same problem. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/20211103/s624xjhql5ab7dc4i4wos6r5we.html

ANDALUCIA

Temperatures set to plummet as a mass of cold polar air rolls into the region: Some inland areas of Malaga province could see the mercury drop down to just 4 degrees at night this weekend. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/temperatures-plummet-mass-20211103103515-nt.html

MALAGA

The Rincón Environmental Education Programme is organising a reforestation activity in El Cantal Park on 28 November: {Translation, summary}
The activity will take place from 10:30 am with the planting of some 200 specimens of trees and aromatic plants. Those interested in taking part should register by email: medioambiente@rincondelavictoria.es or by contacting the following telephone number: 626793465.
https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-programa-de-educacion-ambiental-de-rincon-organiza-una-actividad-de-reforestacion-en-el-parque-el-cantal-el-proximo-28-de-noviembre/

UK

Spain’s Costa Blanca Authorities Want to Extend the Permitted Period of Stay for UK Citizens: The Alicante Provincial Council President, Carlos Mazon, had a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to the UK, José Pascual Marco, during which they talked about the situation of British residents in the province after Brexit.
During this meeting, Mazon asked the Ambassador to extend the 90-day period that British citizens are allowed to stay when visiting Spain within any 180 days.
In order to help the area’s travel and tourism sector as well as to provide less complicated post-Brexit travel rules, Mazon has emphasised that they are working on reciprocity so that the allowed staying period for UK nationals can be extended to six months. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spains-costa-blanca-authorities-want-to-extend-the-permitted-period-of-stay-for-uk-citizens/

OTHER

Days Before Reopening Borders for Europeans, US Advises Against Travel to 14 EU Countries: The US health agency advises that everyone who must travel to one of these European countries, against which a travel advice is currently applied, is fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines authorised for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to lower the risk of developing symptoms or getting infected.
Country List: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/days-before-reopening-borders-for-europeans-us-advises-against-travel-to-14-countries/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2102 Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 2021

On November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

The Chilled Bandits: We will be playing a relaxed set of songs at Restaurante El Paso this coming Saturday November 6th.
Indoors of course from 8.00pm.
To book your table call 622 582 208 or 615 343 816

Tango Practice: The Milinium Gym Hall, C/ Huetros, Nerja, is booked for Thur 4 Nov 1600-1730. Music provided, share cost of hall, about €3. Couples or singles with a genuine interest in the music of Tango Argentino, please email Tony for further information.
sjc2714@gmail.com

Live Music with Campbell Bass & Jesus Gomez Gomez:
Sat., 11DEC at The Green Label, El Chaparral Golf Club,
Urb El Chaparral N 340 Km 203, 29649 Mijas Costa.
+34 952 49 39 47

Gourmet Food & Romantic Music: At La Pergola, Sat Nov 6th. 8pm
Martin Joseph will be back performing all your romantic favorites! Enjoy a beautiful evening with us serving our A la carte menu! Reservations are recommended so you don’t miss out on this great evening! See you at La Pergola!
La Pergola, Urb. Las Mimosas 3. 29649 Mijas FB link

Art exhibition by Joy Fahey and Carmen Aros:
From 1 to 15 November in Sala Real 98 in Frigiliana
Open from 11 to 14 hours. Info, call Joy, 669050254

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 50€, 75€ and 100€ 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 www.nikofalltrades.es
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 in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold:
Things are starting to get back to ‘Normal’ …now what?
Let people know you are open for business by advertising on the radio, where you will be heard 4 to 6 times a day, in the car, the kitchen, the bedroom, even on the beach!
No magazine can do that!
97.6 Coast Fm Gold is the Eastern Costa del Sol’s number one radio station, heard locally and all over the world on 97.6fm, Online, Google, Siri, Alexa and on Tunein!
Based in Nerja and broadcasting 24 hours a day, your advert would be heard between 4 to 6 times a day, every day at the same cost as a magazine or local newspaper, which are looked at maybe once or even missed…….you can’t miss whats on the radio unless it’s switched off!
We script it, do the voiceover, add music and once approved by you…..we broadcast it!
Whether your a bar an estate agent, supermarket or have a product or service you would like the world to know about, let them know on 97.6 Coast Fm Gold.
Email to studio @ coastfmgold.com or WhatsApp to 691934626 or leave message and we will call you back!

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Halting Erosion using Vetiver:
From Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga
Our Nursery is open by appointment. Please email or call first. We have Moringa seedlings, Organic Moringa powder and Comfrey plants. We also have some local trees and some exotic trees from Africa.
Vetiver is a rapid growing and non-invasive sterile clump grass with a height of 1-2 metres and a root system of 3-4 metres in depth. We have been providing Vetiver throughout the EU for almost 10 years now. We are located in Sayalonga where we can plant year round but our best results by far start in February. The reason is that Vetiver is indigenous to India and Vetiver loves the heat of the summer. Use Vetiver cuttings as mulch around all of your fruit trees. Decomposing Vetiver improves soil quality, keeps the weeds down and the insects away all while helping to maintain soil moisture.
Vetiver is a nutritious and replenishable animal fodder. Horses and pigs love it. We use it in our chicken pens replacing hay because it stops mites.
In the 2 photos below you will see land prepared for Vetiver and the results 2 years later.
We also use Vetiver along driveways and sidewalks. It also makes a great and inexpensive ornamental hedge.
Here is a link to a short video showing the results.
https://youtu.be/rjTmb_LL2uo
We suggest planting now, as this is the BEST time of the year to plant.
To see more images of Vetiver go to this link.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/photo-gallery.html
Presently we have some specials, which include free shipping to numerous locations.
For more information please contact us.
Please visit us or visit our website:
www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Telephone: (34) 692 288 657

For Sale: 2 electric bikes, Stella Allegra, 28” wheels, 7 speed derailleur. 4,5 years old but hardly used. Buyer collects. Price for the 2 is 950 euros.
Phone Alfred, Caleta de Velez (Ma) 648601819 or
email: Liaenalfred@hotmail.com

For Sale: Heavy, solid oak sideboard, with lockable cupboards and one central drawer. Originally purchased from Muebles Piramides, Caleta de Velez. Excellent condition. Measurements – Width 54cm, length 168cm, height 95cm. 300 euros
Contact Jane, Nerja 447910104681 whatsapp,
email: janehearn99@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale: DX749 Musicians stool. Perfect for all Musicians, including keyboard, guitar, woodwind and brass players. Design to help musicians perform in the ideal ergonomical position and reduce spinal stress and leg strain when playing long period. The comfortable firm seat cushion can be adjusted in a snap to 9 height position from 22.8 to 31.5 ( 58 to 80 cm). Backrest can be adjusted to multiple height and depth position from maximum confort. Convenient, non-slip, height adjustable footrest. Sturdy steel construction. Non reflective, powder-coated black enamel finish.
Brand new. It’s a gift, but I already have one. Price 110 EUR. Dana, Nerja
Please contact me at dana10marzo@gmail.com

For Sale: Garage Clearance. A selection of unwanted ornaments, crockery and odds and ends very suitable for inward selling. Four boxes of stuff 20euro, buyer collects. Alan, Las Flores, Torrox Costa. Email: alanbath122@gmail.com

Correction- For Sale (reduced 20%): TV, 40 inch Sony Bravia Widescreen LCD 1080P Full HD (Not Smart). Excellent Condition. 80 Euros.
Contact Kevin, Canillas De Albaida. Telephone 634328089 or WhatsApp.
Email: kevin.greensmith@gmail.com

Pets

Puppies Need Home: Loving home wanted for 2 puppies, either for fostering or permanent adoption. This gorgeous pair were found abandoned in Bentomiz Campo on Monday. They are currently in El Refugio de Leo rescue centre near Arenas. Both have a lovely temperament and are protective of each other. Ideally they would need to remain together. For further details please contact Scott Wilson
Telephone & WhatsApp 622 938 440
Email: scottparkwilson@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.elrefugiodeleo.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Axarquia- Axarquia starts November with 14 new contagions of Covid-19 and 13 new cured: {Translation} 2NOV21 1:30pm
-The Axarquia region has started the month of November with 14 new cases of coronavirus infection, with 13 new cases of people who have managed to overcome the disease and no deaths. The new infections and the new cures have occurred in the last three days.
-The new infections have been reported in Vélez-Málaga (6), Almáchar (2) and Nerja (2). Nerja (2). Frigiliana (1). Riogorodo (1). Rincón de la Victoria (1) and Torrox (1). The people cured since last Friday have been confirmed in Nerja (4). Rincón de la Victoria (4). Vélez-Málaga (4). and Colmenar (1).
-As for the cumulative incidence rate of infection, La Axarquia has been placed this Monday at 41.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, six points less than last Friday. By municipalities, only Almáchar, Arenas and Nerja exceeded the rate of 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The worst accumulated incidence rate was recorded on Monday in the municipality of Arenas with 254.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. It is followed by Nerja with 123.0 and Almáchar with 110.1. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/axarquia-inicia-noviembre-14-nuevos-contagios-covid-19-13-nuevos-curados/20211102125228044314.html

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia’s incidence drops slightly to 34.1 points and no deaths recorded: {Translation} 2Nov21 12:48pm
-On Tuesday 2 November, Andalusia recorded a total of 190 cases of coronavirus infection in 24 hours, down from 274 on Monday and 242 last Tuesday, while there were no deaths, something that has not happened since 13 October.
-The incidence in 14 days has fallen 0.3 points in one day to 34.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, up from 32 last Tuesday.
-The 190 infections on Tuesday follow the 274 on Monday (48 hours), 261 on Saturday, 338 on Friday, 270 on Thursday, 262 on Wednesday and 242 on Tuesday.
-On this day, Malaga has recorded the most infections with 74, followed by Almeria with 31, Cordoba with 21, Seville with 19, Cadiz with 15, Granada with 14, Huelva with nine and Jaen with seven.
-Andalusia recorded a rise of 15 hospitalised patients for covid-19 on Tuesday compared to Monday to a total of 167, which represents a decrease of eleven in the inter-weekly comparison, while patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have fallen by two to 40, two less than those reported seven days ago.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1005780/andalucia-desciende-su-incidencia-levemente-hasta-341-puntos-y-no-registra-fallecidos/

SPAIN

Spain to import more gas by sea – a difficult operation in the midst of a shipping crisis: As of Monday, Spain has one less source of natural gas – a resource not only needed for industry and for heating systems, but also for combined-cycle power plants, which generate one third of all electricity in the country.
On Sunday, Algeria closed the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline (MGE), which crosses 540 kilometers of Moroccan territory and 45 kilometers of the Mediterranean Sea, before reaching Zahara de los Atunes, in the south of Spain.
Just a few months ago, the operation would have been relatively easy and, above all, much more affordable. But today, with the world’s leading powers competing for the services of LNG carriers, the process will be more complicated and notably more expensive. Experts who spoke to EL PAÍS, however, strongly reject concerns that there will be power outages in Spain this winter. Full article:
https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-11-02/spain-to-import-more-gas-by-sea-a-difficult-operation-in-the-midst-of-a-shipping-crisis.html

The Canary Islands Music Festival recovers its usual dates to celebrate its 56 concerts: The 38th Festival program returns to its usual dates, it will be held from January 13 to February 16, 2022, a period in which the 56 concerts on stages across the eight islands.
The great symphonic orchestras that will visit the archipelago this winter are London Philharmonia Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony, Luxembourg Philharmonic, Tenerife Symphony, Gran Canaria Philharmonic, Paris Chamber Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra and Russian State Symphony ‘Evgeny Svetlanov’.
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-canary-islands-music-festival-recovers-its-usual-dates-to-celebrate-its-56-concerts/

MALAGA

Jobs Offered- El Corte Inglés hiring for the Christmas season:
The English Court will hire some 6,000 people to reinforce your team for the imminent Christmas season. Specifically, the new workers will fill different positions related to sales, mainly in areas such as toys, food and hospitality. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/el-corte-ingles-will-hire-6000-people-for-the-christmas-campaign/

EUROPE

Travellers From Norway, Sweden & Poland Now Need to Follow Additional Entry Rules When Reaching Spain: In last week’s update, only ten regions of Norway, seven regions of Sweden, and seven regions of Poland were part of the list. However, since the epidemiologic situation has worsened in these countries over the past seven days, their entire territory is now part of the high-risk list. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/travellers-from-norway-sweden-poland-now-need-to-follow-additional-entry-rules-when-reaching-spain/

Greece toughens restrictions on unvaccinated as cases spike:
As of Saturday all unvaccinated people will be obliged to display a recent negative test to enter all indoor public areas, including banks, most shops, government buildings and hair salons. The same will apply to outdoor restaurant areas and cafes. Exceptions will be made for supermarkets, shops selling food, pharmacies and places of worship. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-europe-health-greece-f71533571cc90e2fd5f9405ddb002ac1

OTHER

Don’t fall for Zuckerberg’s Metaverse- Beware of the experience machine: Facebook’s latest project, the metaverse, promises a future of virtual realities and experiences beyond the constraints of the physical world. But a thought experiment by Robert Nozick provides a cautionary tale for why we should be wary of stepping into simulated realities. If Nozick is right, our desire to be closer to loved ones is not going to be satisfied by just feeling like we’re closer to them (without actually being closer). Living a virtual life, no matter how full of novel experiences, success, and pleasure, is not as fulfilling as it might sound. And even if we occasionally like to give in to the allure of fantasy, we should be cautious about entering a universe curated by a company accused of putting profits over the wellbeing of its users. The metaverse might be the ultimate distraction machine, from the company’s troubles and from what we most care about, writes Peter West. Facebook’s ability to distract us and hijack our attention is well documented, and there’s a danger that an even more enticing digital landscape could end up being even more distracting, to the detriment of our mental and indeed physical health. Full article: https://iai.tv/articles/dont-fall-for-zuckerbergs-metaverse-auid-1961

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2101 Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 2021

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

Announcements

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Bandits in Canillas: The Bandits are playing at Restaurante La Posada, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday 5th November, bring your sparklers! Early start and finish 7.30 – 10.30.
To reserve your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127

Dates of Malaga Jazz Festival (2021): This year’s festival takes place from Thursday 4 November to Wednesday 10 November.
-Thurs 4 Nov, Jose James
-Sat 6 Nov, Richand Bona – Alfredo Rodriguez Band
-Sun 7 Nov, Kyle Eastwood
-Mon 8 Nov, Tino Di Grealdo
-Tues 9 Nov, Tete Leal
-Wed 10 Nov, Robin McKelle
-Plus other shows at various Malaga venues
See the full schedule and buy tix at: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/en/ciclos-y-festivales/35-festival-internacional-de-jazz/

Flamenco events in Malaga in November: International Flamenco Day is on 16 November and to celebrate, Malaga has a number of free concerts (all at 8.30pm).
-Tuesday 16 November, 8.30pm – contest to find the best signer of Cantes de Málaga (a Malaga type of flamenco singing) in the patio at the Museum of Malaga.
-Wednesday 17 November, 8.30pm – Rosi Campos sings at the Peña Juan Breva in the Museum of Flamenco (Calle Ramón Franquelo, off Calle Beatas).
-Thursday 18 November, 8.30pm – Jose Chaparro, Pepe de Campillos and Antonia Contreras perform at the Peña Juan Breva.
-Friday 19 November, 8.30pm – Checlo Soto and Chato de Vélez perform at the Peña Juan Breva.
-Saturday 20 November, 8.30pm – Amparo Heredia and Alejandro Estrada perform at the Peña Juan Breva.
-Luisa Palicio and her ensemble dance at the MVA Auditorium on Calle Ollerías on Monday 29 November at 7pm (provisional time – check with the venue). Tickets are free, but you need to get yours from the box office on the day from 9.30am.
Source: https://www.guidetomalaga.com

Willie & the Inmates: Sat 6th Nov, 6pm. NMoto Rockbar HS, Carr. de Almeria 29780 Malaga FB link

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items
-Courier Services
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain
-Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

Dot Painting on Rocks Workshop- Change of Location: Since Bio Beach Club will be temporarily closed the Dot Painting Workshop on Thursday 4th of Nov will be held next door at Cafeteria Heladería La Playa in El Morche. For questions, please contact me at milenaphotos6@gmail.com OR +31618554699

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Small trolley Measurements 60 x 35 x 66cms, Price 35€
-Crockpot brand slow cooker 15€
-Delonghi coffee machine 20€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Orbita Y20 Bicycle. Suit four to eight year old. Five geared Shimano. Excellent condition. 35Euros. Peter, Torrox costa. Tel 636122319.

For Sale, 2 items:
-Static bicycle 200 euros
-Treadmill 200 euros.
Both excellent condition. Authentic sale due to age and abscess in an unmentionable place. Maureen, 670377973
Rincón de la Victoria

For Sale (reduced 20%): TV, Sony Bravia Widescreen LCD 1080P Full HD (Not Smart). Excellent Condition. 80 Euros.
Contact Kevin, Canillas De Albaida. Telephone 634328089 or WhatsApp.
Email: kevin.greensmith@gmail.com

For Sale, 2 items:
-A pine coloured 5 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition €80
-2 x bedside tables in stone colour. Slight mark on both tables. €20 for the two bedside tables.
Or €100 for the lot. Buyer collects.
Contact Lindy, Competa, 626926227, Not on whatsapp.

For Sale: Books. My husband John Hardy (15.9.34 – 11.4.21) started publishing his stories in 2013 and in total we published 10 books. I am selling these at a loss and would like to clear them all by the end of this year, so they are available at 2 for 5€ at the following places – and probably even cheaper as we get nearer to Christmas! I would like them all to be sold as I would rather they were enjoyed in his memory than stacked here in boxes. Thanks to all these kind friends below for helping me out by selling them for me.
There are short stories set in Spain, UK and worldwide, and 3 novels. Some are available in German and Spanish. They make an unusual Christmas gift for friends and family! Information on all the books is on his website www.johnhardybooks.com or you can email me or WhatsApp 636677270.
They are available at:
-La Raqueta Market Nerja Saturday 13th November
-Talleres Simon in Vélez-Málaga
-Michelle will have them at various Christmas markets including Trapiche on Tuesdays
-Second Time Around, Puente don Manuel
-Smiffs Nerja
-Centro de Visitantes, Sedella
Huge thanks to all these people for their cooperation, and to all of you who buy them. Wendy Foss. wendy.sedella@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Residency Help: Is there anybody who has experience of applying for Temporary Residency here in Spain for a person who is not from a EU country if you have please contact Mike / Frigiliana
mikestevenitt@gmail.com

Wanted transport: I would like to have a gas kiln for pottery picked up in Crevillent (close to Almería) some 4 hours away, and brought to Nerja. The dimensions are 188x80x80. The kiln will be put into a van in Crevillent with the help of a lifting platform. Nerja side there will be people to carry it out.
Is there anyone who has a van high enough who wants to do this job. No rush. Please contact julia.horzinek@gmail.com or WhatsApp 694448600. Julia, Nerja.

Carole’s Reading Nook: I have not read any new books this month, at least I haven’t finished any. Here’s three of my all time favourites. Thanks to the people who gave me recommendations but I cannot comment until I’ve read them.
-The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. A wonderful book written, that is narrated, by a dog, Enzo. Beware you will need tissues as it is very moving, but has a happy outcome if you can stick it out. A lovely, lovely novel.
-Spartacus by Howard Fast. This is the book on which the Kirk Douglas film was based, and though a great film for its time the book is quite different, and far, far superior to the Hollywood version. There is quite a bit of homosexuality, which went way over my head when I first read it, aged 14. Re-reading it now it becomes even more powerful, you really are transported to Ancient Rome. Spartacus is only referred to for most of the novel as he has been crucified before the story begins. This novel is a work of literature.
-French Fried by Chris Dolley. “One man’s move to France with too many animals and an identity thief”. I’ve read a lot of moving abroad books but this is the funniest of them all. Laugh out loud and I don’t say that lightly.
Happy reading, Carole, El Morche, carolemhartATyahooDOTcom

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalucía’s Covid cumulative incidence rate rises to 34.4: The Andalusian region has this Monday, 1 November, registered a total of 274 coronavirus infections in the last 48 hours, higher than the 263 of last Monday and the 261 on Saturday.
One death has also been recorded (Cadiz), the same number as a week ago and one fewer than the two on Saturday. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucias-covid-cumulative-20211101134652-nt.html

Covid Malaga- Malaga starts November with no deaths due to Covid, and a decrease in hospitalizations: {Translation} Nov 1st 2021 19:09
-The province of Malaga has started the month of November with no deaths due to coronavirus and a total of 65 new COVID-19 infections detected by PDIA (PCR and rapid antigen test). In addition, the number of hospital admissions has fallen slightly and there have been no admissions to the ICU.
-Thus, since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of positive cases has risen to 155,968, while those who have already passed the disease has risen to 154,054, according to the data provided yesterday by the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Regional Government, with 46 more recovered patients this day.
-There are currently 49 people in Malaga’s hospitals with the virus, four less than last Saturday, when there were 53. Meanwhile, a total of 17 people, the same as on Saturday, are in the Intensive Care Units (ICU). In the last few hours there have been no new bedridden patients, with a total of 10,527 in the pandemic; nor in the ICU, where 1,255 people have been admitted during this time. The number of deaths during the entire pandemic is 1,992.
-Meanwhile, Malaga continues to make progress in vaccination and in the last week the number of people with the full vaccination regimen has risen by more than 3,900 people. There are 1,273,790 registered this past Saturday with the full vaccination schedule, compared to 1,269,799 on 23 October, which means a total of 3,991. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-noviembre-fallecidos-Covid-hospitalizaciones_0_1625238410.html

SPAIN

Spain’s Natural Gas Supply Cut- Algeria definitively closes the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline after the rupture of relations with Morocco: The Algerian Presidency have decided not to renew the contract for the use of the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which transports natural gas to Spain through Morocco, after the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two African countries in late summer.
Algeria will continue to supply natural gas to Spain through the Mezgaz gas pipeline with cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by ship. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/algeria-definitively-closes-the-maghreb-europe-gas-pipeline-after-the-rupture-of-relations-with-morocco/

MALAGA

Nerja’s recreational area of El Pinarillo reopened: Nerja has decided to lift the ban on access to and use of the recreation area of El Pinarillo. The measure will be affective from this afternoon with the opening of the barrier located in the vicinity of the Cave of Nerja, after the completion of the race Almijara Trail.
https://www.facebook.com/AyuntamientoDeNerja/posts/905610273653352

EUROPE

Luxembourg first in Europe to legalise growing and using cannabis in your home:
-Adults in Luxembourg will be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants in their homes or gardens under laws that will make it the first country in Europe to legalise production and consumption of the drug.
-Government sources said the legislation was driven by a desire to liberalise consumption and cultivation “within one’s own four walls”.
-A legal prohibition of the consumption and transport of cannabis or cannabis products in public will be maintained and trade in cannabis or cannabis products other than seeds, whether free of charge or in return for payment, remains prohibited.
-Luxembourg will join Canada, Uruguay and 11 US states in flouting a UN convention on the control of narcotic drugs, which commits signatories to limit “exclusively for medical and scientific purposes the production, manufacture, export, import distribution, trade, employment and possession of drugs” including cannabis.
-In the Netherlands, possibly the European country most associated with a relaxed attitude toward the use of cannabis, its recreational use, possession and trade is technically illegal. It has a ‘tolerance policy’, or gedoogbeleid, under which recreational use is largely accepted within bounds.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/22/luxembourg-first-in-europe-to-legalise-growing-and-using-cannabis

SPORTS

Tennis News- Paris Masters- ‘I did not deserve to win,’ says Murray after wasting seven match points: Former world number one Andy Murray failed to convert seven match points but said he did not “deserve to win the match as I did not play well enough” after losing a three hour thriller to lucky loser Dominik Koepfer of Germany in the Paris Masters first round on Monday.
Murray, ranked 144, had been given a wild card but while the 34-year-old lacked killer instinct, he did show steely determination to battle back from a set and a break down to take the match to a third set before Koepfer won 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9). Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211101-i-did-not-deserve-to-win-says-murray-after-wasting-seven-match-points

OTHER

Australians return home as borders reopen for first time during pandemic: After 18 months of some of the world’s strictest coronavirus border policies that banned citizens from either returning to the country or leaving it, unless granted an exemption, millions of Australians in Victoria, New South Wales and Canberra are now free to travel.
While the initial flights are limited to Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families, it sets in motion a plan to reopen the country to international tourists and workers, both much needed to reinvigorate a fatigued nation. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20211101-australians-return-home-as-borders-reopen-for-first-time-during-pandemic

Ever See A Laptop With 2 Built In Screens?: Lenovo is working on the most bizarre dual-screen laptop concept you’ve ever seen: An image was leaked on Twitter, suggesting that Lenovo might be working on a brand-new laptop. The image shows a 17-inch Lenovo ThinkBook Plus with a smaller, secondary screen located on the right side of the keyboard. If the rumor is proven true, the laptop would certainly mark an innovative release for Lenovo.
Aside from the rumored ThinkBook Plus, @evleaks also shared images of several other gadgets, including another 2 screen laptop captioned “ROG TWS”, suggesting that it might be a new model of the Asus ROG line of laptops. This laptop also seems to feature a dual-screen setup of some sort, with a tilted secondary screen connecting the main display to the keyboard. It’s unclear whether this would be a touch display or simply an extension of the main screen.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovo-working-on-bizarre-dual-screen-laptop-concept/

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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DigameXtra No. 2100 Monday, Nov. 1st, 2021

On November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Naythan

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Spain Public Holiday: Monday, Nov. 1st is All Saints’ Day, a national holiday.

Phoenix Club:
Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1.
***Trips***
November
-5th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-26th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre €15pp
-28th – Casariche Sunday Market for all things fabric, haberdashery, dried fruit, hams, cheeses, decorations, end of lines from Zara, Pull n Bear and Mango. Price €15.50
December
-3rd – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-10th – Malaga Christmas Lights €8pp
-14th – Mrs Miggins Home Bake Sale – do pop long,
doors open 12.15
-16th – Trip To Rute – visiting the Anise and chocolate factories and sampling hams, sausages and cheeses in Rute itself. Price €15.50pp
January
-7th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-21st – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas €18,50pp – Bring your skis!
The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Cancellation: Bio Beach programs are canceled in November. We apologize for any inconvenience this represents. Kindly contact norma2kk@aol.com if needed. Thank you!

Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa: Full Bar & Traditional Dutch Food Menu
Open Mon-Sat, 1400 – 2200. Closed Sundays
-Guitar Workshop & Jam, all levels welcome. Wednesdays at 3pm.
-Drawing & Painting Workshop. Tuesdays 10:30-12:30. Cost = €10 (includes materials)
–The Workshop Mindfullnes Yoga is full, and Painting & Drawing are filling up with places still available.
–Workshop Handicrafts/Crafts/Board Games/Mosaic/etc. Fridays, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. Cost €5 including a Tapas & Copas, excluding any material costs. You don’t have to sign up, just come and visit us.
–Update: Mosaic and/or Macrame Workshops. It will probably be done alternately on a Saturday / Friday, 10 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Costs once €25, after that €10 each time.
Registration & Info: yfketorrox@gmail.com or stop by the bar.
Please indicate which days you prefer, or are unavailable.
You will find us at: Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map
Warm greetings and see you soon, YFKE’S BAR.
Tel +34 711 03 0217

Cancellation of Meeting- Torrox Spanish History Group: It is with regret that I must inform people that the meeting on the 2nd November of the Torrox Spanish History Group has had to be cancelled due to the fact that the restaurant where we hold our meetings has shut.
I have tried to find another venue but I have not had any luck.
If you wish to know more, than please contact Patricia at
patricianerja at hotmail dot com

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/ Contact 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
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

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 the issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Real Estate:
Static caravan for sale on a popular site on the Costa del Sol, priced at €24,500. For more information and to take a 360° tour of this mobile home please click on the following link – https://www.blucee.com/index.php/property/static-caravan/
For more information please contact us at info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria and now with an office in Nerja.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact detail are shown here every day.

Wanted: Long Term Rental or Anti-Squat / Housesit
-Torrox to Rincon de la Victoria, on the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat or small casita. No studios please.
-Must have reliable wifi pre-installed (min. 30Mb/s).
-Must have a supermarket within walking distance.
-Unfurnished is OK, but must have a basic kitchen and a washer. I don’t mind if it’s a bit rough or needs some paint or minor repairs- DigameXtra Sponsor SPW Construction has generously offered to donate those services as needed.
-I can pay up to €300/month, plus power, water & wifi bills.
-I prefer to pay all rent and bills in a single cash payment to the owner/manager once a month.
-My intention is for a 2 to 3 year occupancy. Longer if it suits me well.
ANTI-SQUAT- The Dutch solution for vacant properties.
-If you have an empty property you are concerned may get squatted, even if it is larger than I am looking for, why not rent it to me and know your property is secure? Even if it is worth more, and I only pay €300/mo rent, it’s some income, and the sense of security knowing someone is there looking after things will make up the difference! You can’t put a price on peace of mind!
Please send details to Naythan, Torrox Costa
email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Fabulous farmhouse style kitchen table bench with 2 matching chairs Measurements 135 x 75 x 76.50cms. Price 345€
-Ikea office chair Price 30€
-Castilian sideboard solid natural wood with chalk paint panels and drawers waxed Measurements 150 x 39.50 x 78cms Price 250€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: 2 seater real leather sofa. Good condition just a few marks on the back. Asking 100€ & this will go to a local cat charity.
WhatsApp Diane on 639254604, viñuela area, buyer collects.

For Sale: Meade Telescope. 114mm f/8.8 Reflector – 1000mm focal length, €100. Steve, Torrox Park, 633891897
Email: stvo59@gmail.com

For Sale, as a lot: Over 15 industrial kitchen items. Anyone out there looking to set up a restaurant? Well go no further, everything here except cookers. All for 1900€ – job lot, all working, proceeds to the dog & cat rescue.
Industrial stainless steel:
– 3 door refrigerator storage unit – 1.8m, x 0.70m (1800€ new!!!)
– Dishwasher with liquids
– Glass washer
– Sink with taps and all the plumbing
– 2 basket fryer
– 2 trays
-High quality wooden tables – 5 rectangular 120cm long and 4 square 80 cm.
-Black table cloths
-28 matching chairs
-larder fridge
-1 child’s highchair
-various salt, pepper, oil, vinegar pots with some stands
-Music stand used for the menu
-some cutlery, some glasses, some plates
Needs to be seen. More photos upon request. Buyer collects. Carol – Nerja
Email: carolellul18ATgmailDOTcom

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks: The Royal British Legion Nerja Branch would like to thank the 19 walkers and two dogs that took part in our recent Sponsored Poppy Walk a very successful day was had and just over 2,000 euros was raised a great start to this years Poppy Appeal. Our thanks also to Sharon and Fred who hosted the event at The Chapel Bar in Nerja a wonderful buffet was provided for after the walk and a raffle with some great prizes there was much fun and laughter a great end to a wonderful Day. Dorothy Allen Poppy Appeal Organizer Nerja 643212944 for any information regarding the Poppy Appeal

News & Articles

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SPAIN

Second 5.0 earthquake this weekend in La Palma, Tenerife and La Gomera: The volcanic surveillance network has registered Sunday, on the island of La Palma, a second earthquake of magnitude 5.0 (mbLg), so for the second time in just 24 hours it once again reaches the ceiling of the magnitude of the entire seismic series that began on September 11.
The earthquake occurred at 5:52 p.m. to the southwest of the municipality of Villa de Mazo, 38 kilometers deep and was felt with intensity IV on the EMS scale in numerous centers not only on the island of La Palma, but also on Tenerife and La Slingshot. Full article: https://tenerifeweekly.com/2021/10/31/a-new-5-0-earthquake-is-felt-in-la-palma-tenerife-and-la-gomera/

EUROPE

Russian gas pipeline starts flowing BACKWARDS taking fuel out of Germany as Biden warns Putin not to use resources as a weapon – while troop movements near Ukraine alarm intelligence officials:
Fuel supplies in the Yamal – Europe pipeline which goes from Russia to Germany via Poland had come to halt on Saturday, with the direction of gas actually reversing.
The supply drop comes amid an explosion in gas prices across Europe, and accusations that the Kremlin is restricting gas supplies for political purposes.
There are also suggestions Russia is pushing the EU to approve a controversial new pipeline, Nordstream 2, that would bring gas from Russia directly to Germany, bypassing Eastern Europe.
But energy firm Gazprom played down concerns saying that all European orders were being fulfilled.
One Russian news media report even suggested the flow reversal was a short-term problem caused by balmy weather in Germany over the weekend. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10147369/Russian-westbound-gas-supply-Yamal-Europe-pipeline-comes-halt.html

LOTTERY

El Gordo de la Primitiva draw on Sunday, October 31, 2021: The result of the Gordo de la Primitiva today, Sunday, October 31, 2021 is: 04, 10, 18, 34 and 48, the key number being 7. Source:
https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-on-sunday-october-31-2021/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
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DigameXtra – Sunday, Oct. 31st, 2021 – Special Rock & Roll Halloween Issue

On October 31, 2021 By Naythan

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Warren Zevon – Werewolves Of London
10/1/1982 – Capitol Theatre, NJ, USA
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Halloween Concert- Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden, NYC
10/30/80 Complete Show, 1 Acoustic & 2 Electric Sets
VIDEO LINK

Song List
“Uncle John’s Band”
Introduction (Franken & Davis) 2:02
“Bird Song” 4:47
“On The Road Again” 14:34
“To Lay Me Down” 18:04
“Ripple” 26:43
Henry Kissinger Interview (Franken & Davis) 31:20
“Me and My Uncle” 33:36
“Mexicali Blues” 36:35
“Ramble On Rose” 41:03
“Little Red Rooster” 48:30
A Visit Backstage (Franken & Davis) 57:18
“Don’t Ease Me In” 58:10
“Lost Sailor” 1:01:50
“Saint of Circumstance” 1:08:00
“Franklin’s Tower” 1:14:12
“Drums” 1:20:41
“Space” 1:28:55
“Fire on the Mountain” 1:32:39
“Not Fade Away” 1:39:45
“Good Lovin” 1:44:44
“Heaven Help the Fool” 1:54:40
“Shakedown Street” 2:02:45
“Samson and Delilah” 2:15:52
“He’s Gone” 2:23:32
“Truckin'” 2:37:44
End 2:24:03

Frank Zappa Halloween Party
Live at Palladium NYC (1977)
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Alice Cooper – Full Ultra HD concert
Halloween Night Of Fear 2011
VIDEO LINK

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Churches & Worship

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Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2099 Saturday, Oct. 30th, 2021

On October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 By Naythan

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Spain Public Holiday: Monday, Nov. 1st is All Saints’ Day, a national holiday.

End Of Daylight Savings Time: 31 Oct 2021.
When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2021, 03:00:00 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 31 October 2021, 02:00:00 local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2021 than the day before.

Parade & Traffic Alert- Today’s Procession Magna Malaga: From 13:45 until 03:00, a total of 16 thrones roam the streets of the capital in a celebration that goes by the name Camino de la Gloria (Path to Glory).
The official route has been laid out along the Alameda Principal, the Plaza de la Marina and the Paseo del Parque to the Town Hall. The estimated time between the first and last brotherhood is five hours and twenty minutes. Full schedule in source article.
The City discourages the use of private vehicles for access to the Center of the city, for which it is recommended the use of public transport which will be reinforced in all its lines
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/semanasanta/horarios-itinerarios-procesion-magna-Malaga_0_1623737619.html

Bea’s Postamt weekend:
-Sat, 30Oct 9pm Bernd Bernado & Dix offer live music and Open Mic.
-Halloween Party, Sunday 31Oct, hot dogs & a DJ
BLQ 80, Torrox Costa, just off the Paseo. FB link

The Fountain- Nerja: Halloween party, Sunday 31st October
18.00 – 02.00 hrs ( No entry after Midnight )
We will be the BEST decorated bar in Nerja town !
With free raciones available while stocks last plus Shaz’ Halloween Games
Note: We will be closed on the 1st November “Día de Todos Los Santos” (All Saints Day) FB link

Willie & the Inmates: Fri, 05Nov, 9:30pm
La Carpinteria Bar, Av Constitucion 14 Competa FB link

One For The Kids- Dumbo the musical at the Teatro Cervantes, Malaga: On January 5 and 6 in time to celebrate the Three Kings. The cast perform in Spanish but with most children having seen the cartoon, the story is easy to follow and fun to be part of.
Visit https://www.unientradas.es/janto/main.php?Nivel=Evento&idEvento=21-22Dumbo or call 902 360 295 to book tickets which cost just €12 per person.

One For The Dogs- “Between Paws”: Event for dog owners by the Rincon de la Victoria Council, the fun event ‘Between Paws’ is Sunday October 31 in Julian Huerta Park, 10.30- 19.30pm, featuring training and a children’s space.

Halloween Activities For Children- Torrox: {Translation, summary}
31st of October (Sunday), starting at 18.00 hrs in two different locations: the Plaza de la Constitución, Torrox, and Promenade of El Morche.
In both locations there will be storytelling with monsters and thematic proceedings as much theatrical as musical interactive with the small ones, that they may also conduct workshops, number of boxes of pumpkin for children between 2 and 6 years and books terrifying to those who are between 7 and 12 years. They could not miss animators with globloflexia and pintacaras, and there will be an area with inflatables.
The traditional division of sweets will be organized at the end of the party, around nine in the evening.
As a novelty this year, will be the search of a house, following the clues that will be revealed throughout the evening from the stage. Whoever finds it will get the prize of a large basket with products from Halloween. FB LINK
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/tarde-magica-de-halloween-para-los-mas-pequenos-en-torrox-y-el-morche/

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Old cupboard possibly French with shelves
Measurements 101 x 38 x 175cms Price 130€
-Ocasional table/ bedside table Natural & yute
Measurements 65 x 37 x 80cms Price 95€
-Retro coat & hat stand very heavy Price 20€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
Info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale: Gents Golf Clubs. Wilson Staff DI5 irons, driver and 3 wood, Odyssey putter, ball scoop, balls, tees, gloves etc. Everything you need to play the game (apart from skill and a good deal of luck!) €120. Collection only. Martin, Oasis de Capistrano, Nerja.
Contact on +44 7742 835308 or
Email: hutch4@btinternet.com

For Sale: Three mountain bikes, 2 men & 1 women
Size 26″, 18 speed. Price each: €30 ; Price total: €75
Edith, Torrox, 641349166
edithkoster@hotmail.com

For Sale: 41 paper backs in well read to good condition. Well known authors including James Paterson, Peter Robinson, Tess Gerrirsen, Robert Ludlem, David Baldacci, Clive Cussler, Jeffery Archer, Jonathan Kellerman and many more. Photos emailed on request. Buyer to collect. €12.
Contact Brenda, Torrox Costa (El Penoncillo) on
tel/whatsapp 711003687 or
email: brendaleetorrox@gmail.com

Correction– Nice, clean queen size mattress 180 x 135cm. Buyer collects. Benamocarra. Elise, Tel 608394280.
elise(underscore)broughton(at)hotmail(dot)com.
Used but Amazon delivered wrong size and too late to return.
Cost €350 when I bought it. Sell for €100.

Wanted: Looking for a push bike.
Email: billygoatwright@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 634229405
Alex, Torrox Pueblo

Wanted: Has anyone got any cardboard boxes to either get rid of or sell can pick up? Liz, Maro
lizmaro15a@yahoo.com
00447932930372 or WhatsApp me

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks: I would like to thank Naythan for having a look at my poor dear departed laptop to confirm that it has in fact ‘bit’e’ the dust!’
It was nice chatting and could have spent more time with him. Good luck in finding your next home. Steven, Iznate

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COVID-19

Covid Malaga- Covid leaves two deaths and infections continue to rise: {Translation} 29 Oct, 2021 – 14:40
-After a few weeks of fairly stable infection, the coronavirus in Malaga closes the week with rising figures. On Friday, 84 infections were recorded, a figure above the fifty that had been recorded in previous weeks. Although this is not excessively worrying, it may be symptomatic of a change in trend due to the relaxation of the measures.
-Despite this, the cumulative incidence (AI) remains stable in the province at 43 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. This figure will remain unchanged until Monday when the data on the rate is updated by the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Regional Government. The level 0 alert is maintained until further notice throughout the province, after Wednesday, when the meeting of the territorial committees was expected, it was announced that they will no longer meet weekly and will only do so to notify specific changes. This brings the community one step closer to normality.
-After two days without any deaths, this Friday the black note is set by the two deaths due to Covid in the province of Malaga. There are now 1,991 deaths that have been recorded in the province of Malaga since the statistics began in March 2020. Those recovered this Friday number 37, less than half the number of new infections.
-The pressure of care also continues its slow rise. Ten more people were admitted to hospital on Friday, including one in the intensive care unit (ICU). Although the number of patients admitted has remained at 57 compared to the previous day, patients in critical care have seen how this new admission has been reflected in the total number of beds occupied, with a total of 15. Source, Spanish:
https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Covid-deja-fallecidos-contagios-siguen_0_1624338130.html

SPAIN

Why millions of drivers in Spain can claim back €2,000+ on their cars: If you bought a car in Spain between 2006 and 2013, you could be entitled to claim back at least €2,000 after authorities picked up on fraudulent behaviour at hundreds of car dealerships across the country.
The dealerships, in coordination with major car brands including Citroen, BMW, Fiat, Ford, Honda and Volkswagen, among others, shared pricing information that effectively created a market ‘cartel’ and overcharged an estimated 10 million buyers between 2006 and 2013, who reportedly paid between €2,000 and €9,000 more than they should have done.
The average claim compensation is expected to be around €2,500 for affected vehicle owners. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20211029/why-millions-of-drivers-in-spain-can-claim-back-e2000-on-their-cars/

The transfers of cash that the Treasury investigates: There are various operations with cash in which when a certain limit is exceeded, banks will have to report to the Tax Agency if they do not want to be sanctioned and, with all certainty, a investigation to identify where this money comes from and avoid an illicit purpose behind it. These are some of the operations. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-movements-with-cash-that-the-treasury-investigates/

How much money can I carry? And how much is allowed to be kept at home?: With the aim of reducing illicit activities and money laundering as much as possible, since last July cash payments have a lower limit in Spain. Here is the info about use of cash and in the banking transfers. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/how-much-money-can-i-carry-and-kept-at-home/

UN proposes to reduce motorway speeds to 100 km/h: {Translation, summary}
A global plan proposes limiting speeds to 30 km/h in urban centres, lowering them to 80 km/h on conventional roads and setting a maximum of 100 km/h on motorways. The UN also calls on states to invest in infrastructure so that roads meet technical road safety requirements. It also calls for “crash risk mapping” and “proactive safety assessments” of road networks, so that most roads have a three-star rating. Source, Spanish: https://motor.elpais.com/actualidad/la-onu-propone-reducir-la-velocidad-de-las-autopistas-a-100-km-h/

ANDALUCIA

Of Andalusians who enter hospital with Covid, 40% are vaccinated, 60% are not vaccinated: {Translation, 1st paragraph only)
-Around 60 percent of the people admitted to hospitals in Andalusia for Covid are unvaccinated, according to the Vice-Minister of Health and Families, Catalina García, who reported this Friday in Jaén that there are more than 560,000 Andalusians over the age of 12 who have not yet been vaccinated. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-60-ciento-andaluces-ingresan-covid-no-esta-vacunado-202110291410_noticia.html

EUROPE

EU Countries Now Recognise UK’s NHS COVID Pass As Valid Proof of Immunity for Travel: The European Commission has revealed that the United Kingdom’s NHS COVID Pass will now be considered equivalent to the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate.
-The decision to recognise the NHS Pass, which enters into force today, October 29, has been adopted by the EU Commission after the UK met all conditions.
-Consequently, starting today, Britons will be able to travel to all EU and several other third countries that have already been connected to the gateway, under the same criteria as those who hold an EU Pass.
-More precisely, UK travellers can now travel restriction-free to all countries that are part of the EUDCC as long as they prove that they have been fully vaccinated, recovered from the disease, or hold a negative test result. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-countries-now-recognise-uks-nhs-covid-pass-as-valid-proof-of-immunity-for-travel/

LOTTERY

Bonoloto draw for Friday, October 29, 2021: The result of the Bonoloto of this friday october 29 of 2021 is: 03, 07, 14, 26, 29 and 34 being the complementary number the 32 and the refund on 2.
Source: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-friday-october-29-2021/

EuroMillions: results of the draw for Friday, October 29, 2021: The winning combination in the draw of Euromillions of Friday, October 29, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 10, 15, 28, 32 and 49 and the stars 9 and 3.
The Million code has been the THW99340. Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-results-of-the-draw-for-friday-october-29-2021/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Spanish teen Alcaraz in Vienna semi-final, Sinner eyes ATP finale: Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz held his nerve in the final-set tie-break to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-1 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/5) in the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Vienna on Friday.
He will next face Alexander Zverev, the German second seed who beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to avenge a fourth-round loss to the Canadian at Wimbledon this year.
In the day’s third quarter-final, American qualifier Frances Tiafoe, who knocked out top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Thursday, continued his run with a 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Argentine eighth seed Diego Schwartzmann.
Italy’s seventh seed Jannik Sinner then defeated Casper Ruud, the fourth-seeded Norwegian 7-5, 6-1, to boost his chances of making the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. Sinner will face Tiafoe for a place in the final. Photo:GEORG HOCHMUTH APA/AFP. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211029-spanish-teen-alcaraz-in-vienna-semi-final-sinner-eyes-atp-finale

OTHER

NASA’s Juno spacecraft probes the depths of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot: Since entering Jupiter’s orbit in 2016, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed 37 flybys of the giant planet, shedding light on the unseen processes raging beneath its clouds with each pass.
Now, scientists studying data taken by the spacecraft’s microwave radiometer (MWR) and NASA’s Earth-based Deep Space Network tracking antenna have made new insights into the structure of one of Jupiter’s most iconic features – the Great Red Spot.
Full article: https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/nasas-juno-spacecraft-probes-the-depths-of-jupiters-great-red-spot/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 2098 Friday, Oct. 29th, 2021

On October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Naythan

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Spain Public Holiday: Monday, Nov. 1st is All Saints’ Day, a national holiday.

Buskers Irish Pub- Nerja: Weekly lineup
Tuesdays: Concord
Wednesdays: Alberto
Thursdays: Flip
Fridays: Frans
Saturdays: Paul Hayes
Sunday: Early Session
Calle Antonio Millon, Nerja 29780 On the walking street at the south side of Plaza Tutti Frutti FB link

Little Less Band: Friday Nov 5th. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
8pm €5 entry. Calle Granada, 45, Nerja, Málaga 29780
Info & Tix link

Exhibition of paintings by Helen Purdie: A new exhibition of paintings by Helen Purdie begins on 02nd November from 16.30 to 20.00hrs in the Torróx Costa Town Hall building, Edificio de Usos Múltiples, Avenida de Andalucía, 29793. It then continues until 29th November, Mondays to Fridays 08.30 to 20.00hrs.
-This will be Helen Purdie’s first exhibition in Spain since moving to Torróx pueblo last year. There will be over thirty paintings show-casing Helen’s unique work in acrylic and watercolour on canvas, wood and paper. She is inspired by the energising and soothing blue sky of Andalucía. Many of the paintings bring the viewer’s attention to just looking up, pausing in the moment to see where plants, trees, rocks and buildings are caught against the blue sky. The studio paintings, some taking hundreds of hours to paint, have a strong graphic quality whereas those painted outdoors are very gestural in nature. This mix of approaches in one artist makes for an interesting viewing experience.
-Helen is a self-taught artist. She left her health service career within surgery over ten years ago to pursue her painting. She has exhibited widely in that time and has many works in private, public and corporate collections. She has also published two books, one a collection of drawings undertaken in the operating rooms of a hospital in Sheffield, UK, the other a colouring book of life as an autistic adult.
-Further information about Helen Purdie’s work and contact details for all enquiries about the exhibition can be found at http://www.helenpurdie.co.uk or Tel 0034 641594635

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo Spanish School:
Here are more photos of our latest FREE OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES at Malagalingo Spanish School in Torrox Costa.
And this Tuesday 26th October at 17:00 we start our classes of:
YOGA in English-Spanish in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE overlooking the sea, from 7€/hour
Come and meet new people of all nationalities and have fun with our lessons and our FREE OUT-OF-SCHOOL activities
We are look forward to seeing you!!
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo
www.malagalingo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale, 2 items:
-Aluminium window with architrave. 72.5 x 60 cms.
-Aluminium door with window. 175 x 64 cms.
Both in good, clean condition.
30 euro each or 50 euro for the pair.
Can collect Torrox pueblo or Torrox campo (No track)
Paul, Torrox 618234367

For Sale: Nice, clean mattress. Collection only. Benamocarra. Has been used but Amazon delivered wrong size and too late after delivery to sent it back.
Elise Broughton. 608394280. WhatsApp.
Email elise(underscore)(at)hotmail(dot)com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Wicker and glass coffee table. 119 x 80 x 37 cms. 30 euros.
-Car cooler/heater box. Hardly used. 15 euros.
Near kilometer 5 on Torrox Road. Buyer collects
John, Telephone 663578150.

Wanted: Dressing Table Mirror on Stand. Wooden frame and support. No more than 50cm height, rectangular or oval. Up to €50 paid. Tel 608394280. WhatsApp.
Email: elise(underscore)(at)hotmail(dot)com. Photo please. In Benamocarra, Velez, Caletta, Torre Del Mar area can collect but otherwise, can meet at El Engenio.
Elise, Benamocarra. Thanks.

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendations needed: Gestor. In connection with registration and advice regarding self-employment, I would be very grateful for recommendations for a trustworthy and reliable Gestor in the Torrox region. Unfortunately, the “gestoria segura” in Torrox pueblo currently has no more capacity.
Many thanks. Anne , Torrox Campo
contact 0034 – 685 247 505 / anne-kathrin.ruth@gmx.ch

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Malaga- Malaga province’s Covid incidence rate rises slightly to 43: The provincial health district with the highest rate is the Guadalhorce Valley (62.1 infections per 100,000 in the last 14 days), followed by the Costa del Sol (53), Axarquía (45.8), Malaga (34.1), La Vega (24.5) and Serranía (18.2)
-In Malaga province, for the second day in a row, there have been no deaths from coronavirus and 44 people recovered from the disease have been reported. Two deaths and 208 patients recovered have been reported across the entire Andalusian region.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-provinces-covid-20211028133907-nt.html

AXARQUIA

21 villages of the Axarquia will benefit from tax advantages due to the risk of depopulation: {Translation, summary}
-The residents of the 21 municipalities of the Axarquia region, which have a population of less than 3,000 inhabitants, will benefit from the tax advantages provided by the Andalusian Law of Transfer Taxes to combat the problems of depopulation, whose list has been published in the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) of 27 October. From that day on, a reduced rate of 3.5% may be applied to the purchase of a property in the payment of the Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty (ITPAJD), as long as the property is located in one of these municipalities, it is destined to be the main residence and the value of the property does not exceed 150,000 euros.
-In this way, a person who buys a property now worth 140,000 euros, for example, in an Andalusian municipality of less than 3,000 inhabitants will pay a reduced rate of 3.5% in Property Transfer Tax, that is, 4,900 euros, while if they had bought it in 2019 they would have paid a general rate of 8%, that is, 11,200 euros, which means a current saving of 6,300 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/axarquia-comarca/21-municipios-axarquia-benefician-ventajas-fiscales-riesgo-despoblacion/20211028135722044231.html

MALAGA

Passengers fume at two-hour queues and missed flights at Malaga Airport: British travellers are allegedly facing long delays at the passport control area, that have been made worse as a result of Brexit. For weeks, passenger complaints about queues at the two checkpoints – security and passport control – have intensified, with reports of up to two hours of waiting. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/passengers-fume-twohour-20211028104122-nt.html

Aspiring Tech Center Malaga Shows Off Smart Homes Of The Future: {Translation, summary}
-The tourist home of the future is already present in Malaga. It is intelligent, has flood and noise sensors, digital lock and presence simulator, and controls even the smallest detail from the mobile phone. A full-scale replica of this flat was presented this Thursday at the Vitur Summit, an event on the tourist flat and housing industry that is being held until Friday at the Palacio de Ferias in the capital.
-Some of the technological applications of this tourist home of the future that has been presented in Malaga are:
-Flood sensor: Protects the flat’s bathroom and kitchen from flooding with an accurate wireless water leak detector, which also prevents damage by automatically stopping the supply to stop the leak.
-Water and light consumption monitoring: Allows you to monitor water consumption in the flat and reduce unnecessary water waste by providing visualisation on the APP. It also improves the energy efficiency of the home by reporting and optimising the flat’s energy consumption by zones.
-General lighting sensor: Allows you to regulate the intensity of lights, turn them on and off from the APP, check if they are all closed when you leave or simulate presence (it learns your habits over the last two weeks and when you activate this option it reproduces them to make it appear that the home is occupied at that moment).
-Remote air conditioning management: Control heating, cooling and ventilation remotely from the APP, dividing by zones to obtain the optimum temperature in each room.
-Digital access: Sends temporary digital keys to guests via mobile phone, opens and closes without keys and receives information on all entrances and exits in the APP.
-Door sensor: Accurately detects any door opening or closing, controlling the security of the holiday flat at any time and place.
-Smoke sensor: With integrated siren, it activates the alarm and immediately alerts you on your mobile phone via the APP in the event of detecting a source of smoke.
-Noise sensor: Allows you to know at all times if the established noise levels are exceeded in the flat, sending a notification to your mobile phone immediately.
-Outdoor wireless video surveillance camera: Located in front of the main entrance of the flat, it offers real-time images of everything that happens, which can be viewed and recorded from the APP.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Llega-Malaga-vivienda-turistica-futuro-inteligente_0_1624039395.html

UK

UK decries France’s seizure of fishing boat as post-Brexit row deepens: Britain denounced France’s seizure of a British boat in French waters and warned Paris against further retaliation on Thursday, in a rapidly deteriorating row over post-Brexit fishing rights. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/france-warns-two-british-fishing-boats-its-waters-wake-brexit-2021-10-28/

LOTTERY

Results of the Primitiva of Thursday, October 28, 2021: The winning combination of the Primitiva draw held this Thursday, October 28, 2021, has been formed by the numbers 05, 08, 15, 17, 34 and 45. The complementary number is 27, and the refund, the 8.
In the Joker draw the chosen number has been the 5078787, awarded 1 million euros. Source: https://spainsnews.com/results-of-the-primitiva-of-thursday-october-28-2021/

SPORTS

Football News- Hosts England and Northern Ireland drawn in same group for Euro 2022: Hosts England and major tournament debutants Northern Ireland will meet in a group also featuring Norway and Austria at the Women’s European Championship next summer.
The Lionesses and Northern Ireland are due to face each other in their concluding fixture in Group A at St Mary’s Stadium on July 15.
Prior to that, England will take on Austria at Old Trafford in the opening match of the tournament on July 6, and then Norway at the Amex Stadium five days later. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/northern-ireland-austria-norway-amex-stadium-sarina-wiegman-b1947333.html

OTHER

Facebook changes name to Meta as it bets big on virtual reality: Facebook Inc is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on its ambitions building the “metaverse,” a shared virtual environment that it bets will be the next big computing platform.
The name change comes as the world’s largest social media company battles criticisms from lawmakers and regulators over its market power, algorithmic decisions and the policing of abuses on its platforms.
Thursday, October 28, Andrew Bosworth, Facebook’s virtual reality boss explained to assembled journalists about the vision the company has for the future. “The metaverse is a set of virtual 3D spaces where you can share immersive experiences with each other when you can’t be together”.
He continued, “What comes after the internet? Instead of looking at a screen, you get to be in the experiences. You don’t have to experience it in VR. Most people initially will experience it on screens they already have” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/facebooks-zuckerberg-kicks-off-its-virtual-reality-event-with-metaverse-vision-2021-10-28/
Bosworth quote source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/16564262/facebook-meta-name-change/

Internet Ills- Facebook and Tesco Websites Suffering Problems Again: {Editor}
The Tesco website appears have briefly broken again, just days after a major outage that took it offline for much of the weekend.
Visitors who logged on to do their online shop were instead directed to a “queue” that never actually seemed to end. The outage came just days after Tesco’s website was taken offline in what appeared to be a hack. The outage began on Saturday morning and continued into Sunday.
Fakebook users are reporting a variety of problems both using the app and the website: blocked logins, incomplete pages, missing items from timelines, groups blocked, etc.
References:
1. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/tesco-website-down-hack-not-working-b1947023.html
2. https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/28/facebook-down-again-as-mysterious-outage-plagues-users-15500789/
3. https://downdetector.com/status/facebook/

UK study finds vaccinated people easily transmit Delta variant in households: The Delta coronavirus variant can transmit easily from vaccinated people to their household contacts, a British study found on Thursday, although contacts were less likely to get infected if they were vaccinated themselves.
The Imperial College London study illustrates how the highly transmissible Delta variant can spread even in a vaccinated population. They found infections in the vaccinated cleared more quickly, but the peak viral load remained similar to the unvaccinated.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uk-study-finds-vaccinated-people-easily-transmit-delta-variant-households-2021-10-28/

The antidepressant fluvoxamine can keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital: An inexpensive, easy-to-take pill could be the next weapon in the arsenal against COVID-19. Taking the antidepressant fluvoxamine within days of showing symptoms of an infection can dramatically cut the risk of hospitalization and death, suggests the largest trial to date of this FDA-approved generic drug as a COVID-19 treatment.
In newly infected COVID-19 patients at high risk of complications, a 10-day course ($10) of the antidepressant fluvoxamine cut hospitalizations by two-thirds and reduced deaths by 91 percent in patients who tolerated the medicine, researchers report October 27 in the Lancet Global Health. By comparison, a five-day course of Merck’s antiviral molnupiravir — another oral drug that can protect people from serious COVID-19 — carries a $700 price tag. Full article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-antidepressant-fluvoxamine-drug-hospital-death

These are the mobiles on which WhatsApp will stop working this Monday: Following the network update policy promoted by Facebook, phones that use Android on the version 4.0.4 or earlier will be affected by this cutoff, generally these were sold before 2014. See the full list of phones in the source article: https://spainsnews.com/these-are-the-mobiles-on-which-whatsapp-will-stop-working-this-monday/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 2097 Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2021

On October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Naythan

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