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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.

Black Soul Band: Sat., 30OCT, 21:15. El Caserio de las Monjas C/Federico Tellez Macias n4, Velez Malaga. Res tables 952 55 73 63

Steve Owen Live: Lennon Sport Bar Thursday 28Oct, 10pm
Avda España, 70 – Centro de Negocios Sitio de Calahonda 29649 Mijas
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Services Wanted/Offered

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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

Pet first aid class: Calling all animal lovers
Would you know what to do if your pet was choking? Or if they were having a seizure? Do you know life saving CPR methods to try and save your pet in case of an emergency?
*Course Info*
Sunday 7th November, 11:30 – 15:30
Mijas Costa at Las Piedras Dog Cafe
€40 including a Sunday lunch and refreshment
This class is designed to help pet owners or those who work with pets provide temporary urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary clinic. We will cover common Pet Emergencies such as choking, bandaging and CPR and how to best respond to them.
To reserve your place or for further details or for further class dates,
Contact Kaya from Paws, Claws & Whiskers on +34 711 016 529
Based in Torrox, Malaga.

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: 2x Reconditioned Apple Mini PCs, €100 each
Features: The best of 2 worlds, a solid Apple built device with the high performance / high security of a Linux operating system. These are a perfect low cost alternative for anyone considering abandoning Windows or who wants to explore Linux.
-Operating system is MX Linux (not MacOS). If you can use an Android smartphone or Windows 10, then this operating system will be easy to use. MX Linux is like a cross between the two. And all your software is free!
-1.83 GHz Intel 64bit processor
-2 MB RAM, fully tested at 100%. Linux runs fine on lower RAM than Win/Mac. You will be surprised how fast these little boxes are!
-80 GB hard drive, reconditioned. For large data storage plug in a USB flash drive or external HDD.
-Slot-loading 8X single-layer DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive
-Intel GMA950 graphics processor. The DVI video output supports full HD digital resolutions up to 1920×1200. VGA output (using the provided adapter) supports full HD analog resolutions as high as 1920×1080.
-Built-in wifi 2.5/5Ghz
–DVI & VGA video outputs, four USB 2.0 ports, combined “optical digital audio input/audio line in” and combined “optical digital audio output/headphone” minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. NO HDMI, you can buy a DVI to HDMI converter from Amazon for under €10 if needed.
-90 day hardware guaranty
-Cleverly enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply.
-Buyer must provide the display, keyboard and mouse. Designed for use with standard displays or TVs, but not 28″+ big screen TVs. I can set system and keyboard language to any language you want. Currently in UK English.
-Well suited for all the basics with familiar apps like Chrome & Firefox browsers, VLC Media Player, Adobe Reader and Libre Office. Plays streams and Youtube videos in 720p quality without buffering, depending on your internet speed of course. Great first computer for kids- using the easily replaced external keyboard & mouse, common children’s laptop disasters don’t break the computer! Spanish public schools use Linux for computer assisted teaching, so MX Linux will be familiar to students, and will run any apps they need for school.
-MX Linux is currently the most popular version of Linux, based on Debian Linux, and is similar to Windows 10 in layout so intuitive for most users. Try before you buy. Buyer collects in Torrox Costa.
Contact DoctorLaptop by email
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Wanted: I’m looking to buy vinyl records please. I’m interested in Rock, indie, Punk, Soul, Jazz, disco, soundtracks, prog, 60’s-00’s. Sorry I’m not interested in easy listening, country and Western, opera, big band etc. Please contact me on
00 34 637580051 (Spanish) or 0044 7582902899 (UK and WhatsApp)
stokehaggis66@hotmail.com
I’m based in Frigilana but will travel to see the right collection.
Thanks, Mark

Wanted, 2 items:
-Aluminium Tower 4 metres or higher.
-Vintage Swiss made watch. Ladies or gents.
Ring: Ernest / Iznate 616812765 or WhatsApp with photos
Mail: ernestiznateathotmaildotcodotuk

Recommendations & Requests

Ride Share: Is anyone travelling from Bournemouth to Malaga with Ryanair on Wednesday 10th November, arriving in Malaga at 23.20 and travelling on to Nerja ?
If so, I wonder if I can share your car/lift/taxi and contribute/pay half /whatever?
It seems that there are no shuttles at the moment !
Thanks, Christina, Nerja
cmsmedia@msn.com + 34 687 602 057

Reader Response- Altered Electricity hours:
The new 2.0TD three-slot tariff was launched nationally and came into force on 1 June. The timings for the Peak, Flat and Off-peak slots were initially unclear, and the electricity suppliers were reluctant to announce the kWh charges for each period. Most of us had to search the web for information, when it finally became available, and only discovered the new kWh rates from our first new bills.
The electricity companies did their best to obscure the significance of the new time slots, even to the extent of illustrating them in difficult to discern shades of pastel colour on their graphics. Some of us rapidly translated them into the obvious colours, which were also suggested by consumer groups.
The new time slots became part of new Contracts between the company and their customers, and – so far as I know – there was no mention of these time slots either being temporary, or subject to company alteration. As such, it was a contractual arrangement, and we, the customers, made alterations to our power usage to conform to it.
For the electricity companies now, without notice or explanation, to make alterations to the time slots, is entirely unacceptable. We can guess at why they are doing it, but they are now not only operating unethically, but are also in breach of thousands (millions?) of contracts. As such, there are grounds for them being taken to court over this, and hopefully fined a salutary sum for each and every day that they have operated in this way.
Remote manipulation of meters by the companies was something which many observers predicted could/would happen, but I don’t think anyone was expecting this widespread breaking of agreed tariffs quite so soon.
Hopefully, Government is alert to this, and action will follow.
Chris, Sayalonga, steviegregory 01 at hotmail dot com

Thank you Dr.Laptop: Big thanks to Naythan. Dr Laptop’s “clean up” & Windows re-install has given my machine a new lease of life.
Always worth the annual service! JB, Torrox Costa.
jon 108 AT hotmail. co.uk

Electricity prices: Hi Naythan, In today’s Digamextra you said “although the average price per Kw/h is around 200 euros. “
This should read “price per Mw/h…”!
Regards, Rod, Competa
(Thanks for the comment. I have double-checked, I translated the article correctly. If there is a mistake, and I suspect you are correct in your observation, then please contact the author of the article. I am not at liberty to alter articles I didn’t write. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia reports 242 cases and five deaths in 24 hours: {Translation, summary} 26/10/2021 14:00
-On Tuesday 26 October, Andalusia recorded a total of 242 cases of coronavirus infection in 24 hours, up from 183 last Tuesday, but down from 263 on Monday, while recording five deaths, less than a week ago (seven) and more than on Monday (one).
-The five deaths were recorded in Seville (two), Almeria, Malaga and Granada (one each).
-According to data consulted by Europa Press from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA), the incidence in 14 days has fallen 0.1 points to 32 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 32.1 on Monday and 29.8 points recorded a week ago.
As by province Almeria has the highest with 61.1. Behind are Huelva with 52.6; followed by Malaga with 40.3; Cordoba with 30.1; Jaen with 29.1; Granada with 29; Seville with 20.9, and Cadiz with 17.6.
-The region recorded a rise of 12 hospitalised patients for covid-19 compared to Monday to a total of 178, which represents a decrease of 16 in the inter-weekly comparison, while patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have risen by one to 41, nine less than those reported seven days ago.
-Malaga is the province with the most hospitalised patients with 56 and 13 in ICU, followed by Almeria with 29 and seven in ICU, Seville with 29 and seven in ICU, Granada with 21 and five in ICU, Huelva with 12 and five in ICU, Cadiz with another eleven and one in ICU, Jaen with eleven and one in ICU and Cordoba with nine and two in ICU. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

Those vaccinated with Janssen will receive a second jab from 15 November to boost immunity:
{Translation, summary} 26Oct21 17:50
-1.97 million people in Spain who were vaccinated with Janssen will receive a second jab. This was today confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
-It has been agreed to establish an order of vaccination following the priorities of the national strategy, i.e. the elderly first and always at least three months after the first injection.
-The Public Health Commission also agreed to administer a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna (messenger RNA) to these two million people. In other words, a heterologous regimen.
-Studies published so far show that it is less effective than other vaccines in preventing infection and hospitalisation. Experts such as the immunologist Salvador Iborra clarified in this article published in September that the loss was not “dramatic” and that the profession was expecting a second dose. The analysis of the Ministry of Health technicians on the effectiveness of the serums reduces the level of protection provided by Janssen to 56% to avoid infection. However, the effectiveness against death is much higher, almost homogeneous to the rest: 89%. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/millones-vacunados-janssen-recibiran-segundo-pinchazo-reforzar-inmunidad_1_8430863.html

SPAIN

The 90 euro ‘heating voucher’ approved by the Government- all the details and when it comes into force: {Translation, summary} 26Oct21 15:02
-On Tuesday, the government approved a royal decree that includes a package of aid worth 100 million euros to try to alleviate the increase in the price of energy, including a 90-euro voucher that extends the thermal social voucher, so that families with more difficulties can heat their homes during the winter.
-According to Vice-President Ribera, “there will be a cheque of 90 euros per family for the beneficiaries” of this aid, which will be collected, if the procedures are not delayed, during the month of December and which will only be in force during this year.
-How much is the voucher and how is it done? The voucher is 90 euros and will be paid in a single payment for people who are beneficiaries of the social voucher.
-Who will manage the aid? The aid will be managed by the Autonomous Communities. The order will be activated from the Ministry to the Autonomous Communities through the single payment system.
-How long will it take to collect it? As confirmed by Minister Teresa Ribera the bonus “will take a few weeks, but it will be ready by the end of the year”. It will be a one-off payment managed by the autonomous communities, Ribera explained, although the subsidy will be covered by state funds.
-Are there more measures to alleviate the rise in energy prices?
Yes, this Tuesday the Council of Ministers approved a royal decree that includes a package of aid to try to alleviate the increase in energy prices. In addition to the 90 euro voucher, discounts on the electricity bill have been extended, benefiting families who receive the bono social eléctrico, who will now enjoy a 60% reduction on their bill – compared to the current 25% – in the case of vulnerable families, and up to 70% reduction in the case of severely vulnerable families – who until now had a 40% reduction.
-Until when will this discount be applied? This increase in the discounts on electricity bills for recipients of the bono social eléctrico – just over one million households – will be in force until 31 March next year, “additional coverage” which, in Ribera’s words, should help to weather “a time of price crisis”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4868800/0/como-solicitar-el-bono-energetico-de-90-euros-aprobado-por-el-gobierno-y-que-requisitos-exigen-para-las-familias/

Spain proposes “revolutionary solution” to lower the price of light: Spain is going to ask Brussels for permission to abandon the European electricity price system, according to Spain’s El País.
The newspaper had access to an “unofficial document” in which Spain points out that “in exceptional situations, Member States must be allowed to adapt the formation of electricity prices to your specific situations“, As a quote or El País.
Thus, the Spanish Government puts on the table a “revolutionary solution”, according to the same diary, to allow a mechanism that reflects the cheapest price of renewable energies in the final prices of light paid by consumers.
This measure put forward by the Spanish Government comes at a time when the energy ministers of the European Union (EU) are looking for solutions to face the escalation of electricity prices, due to the rising gas prices. Full article: https://primetimezone.com/business/spain-proposes-revolutionary-solution-to-lower-the-price-of-light/

EU shoots down France and Spain’s bid to take on Russia over gas crisis: France and Spain’s calls for a radical overhaul of the bloc’s energy policy have been shot down as the European Union squabbles over how best to take on Russia over a growing gas crisis.
Nine EU nations torpedoed a Franco-Spanish push for a dramatic overhaul of the electricity market yesterday/TUES, even as gas prices across Europe have soared to new records, prompting mounting fears of a supply crisis this winter.
A number of European governments have accused Russia of deliberately squeezing the EU by limiting the supply of gas to the bloc but the EU is split over how to tackle the issue.
Spain has called for the EU to use its combined purchasing power to buy up gas reserves that would allow it to set a ceiling for prices, to protect governments and consumers.
France has also proposed a wider shake-up of the way the bloc’s energy market operates, including an opt-out allowing governments to quit the current system of setting electricity prices.
However, at an emergency meeting of EU energy ministers in Luxembourg yesterday/TUES, both suggestions were rejected by countries including Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Ireland. Full article from The Telegraph, posted without paywall here: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/eu-shoots-down-france-and-spains-bid-to-take-on-russia-over-gas-crisis/ar-AAPYxM1

EUROPE

Spain Tightens Entry Restrictions for Greece, Denmark, Czechia, Liechtenstein & Several Other EU Regions: 26Oct21
Travellers reaching Spain from Greece, Denmark, Czechia, Liechtenstein, and several other regions now need to follow additional entry rules as the countries have been placed on the high-risk areas list.
In last week’s update, only 12 regions of Greece, three regions of Denmark, and eight regions of the Czech Republic were part of the list. However, since the COVID-19 situation has worsened in the countries, now their entire territory is considered highly affected.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-tightens-entry-restrictions-for-greece-denmark-czechia-liechtenstein-several-other-eu-regions/

SPORTS

Bicycle Race News- Rincón de la Victoria celebrates the IV Subida a la Bolina with a peloton of 250 cyclists: {Translation} Sunday Nov. 7th 10:30.
Rincón de la Victoria celebrates the fourth edition of the cycling race Subida a la Bolina ‘Villa Rincón de la Victoria’ organised by the Triple Plateros Cycling Club in collaboration with the Department of Sports in which a peloton of 250 cyclists will participate.
The registration period will end on Thursday 4 November on the Andalusian Cycling Federation’s platform. Registrations can also be made just before the start of the race from 09:00 to 10:30. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/deportes/rincon-victoria-celebra-iv-subida-bolina-peloton-250-ciclistas/20211026121824044177.html

Tennis News- Spanish tennis dealt major blow as top stars withdraw from Billie Jean King Cup: Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa have both pulled out of the prestigious 12-team tournament which takes place in Prague next week.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Muguruza currently sits seventh in the ‘Porsche Race to the WTA Finals’, whilst Paula Badosa secured her spot in Guadalajara with a stunning victory at the Indian Wells Masters.
Muguruza took to social media to announce that she will be focusing on her preparation for the WTA Finals and will not make her seventh appearance for the Spanish tennis side this year.
Full article: https://tennishead.net/spanish-tennis-dealt-major-blow-as-top-stars-withdraw-from-bjk-cup/

OTHER

Even The Liberal Left Is Attacking Fakebook Now: I won’t bore you with the details. If you have been following the “Facebook Papers” story, you will find these 2 articles published this week interesting as the Lefty Libs join the Conservative Right in attacking Fakebook’s record of abuses and malfeasance.
1. The Facebook Papers: What you need to know, from ultra Liberal Leftist CNN
https://us.cnn.com/2021/10/25/politics/facebook-papers-what-matters/index.html
2. Facebook Is Even Worse Than Anyone Imagined- A trove of internal documents reveal a company that is willfully spreading misinformation and hate in pursuit of profit and growth, from The New Republic, a 107 year old magazine dedicated to “progressive” reporting.
https://newrepublic.com/article/164142/facebook-whistleblower-broken-beyond-repair

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/

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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
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
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DigameXtra No. 2095 Tuesday, Oct. 26th, 2021

On October 26, 2021October 25, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

DigameXtra Featured Sponsor

Announcements

BREAKING NEWS– New Rules and Laws
Regarding Both the Electricity Bills and Real Estate Markets !!!

Full translated articles in the News Section
(Sorry if these articles are a bit long. They seemed important enough to justify printing them in their entirety, translated from the original sources. -Ed.)

What’s On

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

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.

Halloween Party at Cazbah Live Lounge: Fright Night!!!
**Adults Only** Entertainment includes Rocky Horror themed set by Drag artist Spice, followed by Money Makers Band.
Sunday 31st October from 8pm. Tickets on sale now, €10 !
Avenida de Rota 29649 Mijas 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
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Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop in Vélez Málaga:
Friday 12th November 13:00 until 16:00.
Hello Friends! Come and join me in this fun workshop in central Vélez-Málaga.
Have fun & make new friends whilst doing the calming & mindful art of Macramé.
You will be taught three of the fundamental Macramé knots which enable you to make your own Hanging Basket in no time at all.
Enjoy this social activity while you sip on a glass of complimentary Cava.
All supplies provided including cotton cord and beads.
The cost is 20€. Message me on 608 966 663 if you are interested, I look forward to hearing from you.
Email: donnacarney49@hotmail.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: 4 Steel single bed bases 90 x180 with 28cm legs. €20 each or all 4 for €60. Collection only. Brian, Nerja. Call 643510605

Wanted: Filing cabinet with 3 or 4 drawers. Must be suitable for foolscap files. Sylvia, Velez Malaga
Email: sylvia4700 at hotmail.co.uk

Recommendations & Requests

Boiler Repair Needed: Urgent! Can anybody recommend a gas boiler repair person? My gas boiler has broken down – it won’t heat the water and is making strange noises. I urgently need it fixed. Jenny, Torrox.
jennytorrox at gmail dot com ; 665463169

Transport to Malaga Airport: Available for 3 persons on Wed 27th arrival 1900 hrs. Leaving Nerja/Torrox 1730_1800.
Donate to charity. Tony, Nerja.
sjc2714@gmail.com

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Spain’s Ministry of Health confirms 35 cases of the new Delta Plus coronavirus variant in five regions: In its latest report on ‘variants of interest’, published this Monday (25 October), Spain’s Ministry of Health, has acknowledged that up to 35 cases of this the new Delta variant – AY.4.2 – have already been detected in five different autonomous regions of the country.
The data shows that in week 41 (from 11 to 17 October) 35 cases of the AY.4.2 variant were registered, with 26 in Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha (three), Castilla y León (two), Madrid (two) and the Valencian region (two).
In fact, the CCAES experts in Spain are convinced that the Covid-19 outbreaks that have led Benidorm entering the ‘extreme risk’ zone last Friday (by exceeding 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days) are caused by the emergence of the AY .4.2 variant, hand-in-hand with mass tourism. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spains-ministry-health-20211025192149-nt.html

SPAIN

Electric Bill Madness- Distorted time slots & the new, constantly changing, electricity tariff timetables: {Translation of full article} Updated: 25/10/2021 16:04h
-On 1 June, a new electricity bill system was introduced in Spain for users of the regulated tariff in Spain. It established three timetables: the off-peak hour, the flat hour and the peak hour.
-The off-peak hour is the cheapest, established from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. and weekends and public holidays. There is also the flat hour, from 8 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to midnight. And finally, the peak hour, the most expensive, from 10 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm.
-The escalation of prices since this summer in the electricity bill led the government of Pedro Sánchez to take measures to lower the bill. For this reason, last month it issued a decree lowering the special electricity tax from 5.11 % to 0.5 % and reducing electricity system charges by 90 % until the end of the year.
-These changes have caused the time slots known by users to be distorted, without the government or other official bodies having commented on the matter.
-What are the changes detected in the time slots? In the last week it is possible to see how the time slots in the electricity tariff have changed. For example, last Monday 18 from 7am to 8am there was no off-peak period, but a flat period. And between 8 and 10 a.m., which should be flat, there was a peak period between 9 and 10 a.m. The same situation occurred in the morning.
-The same morning situation occurred on other days. On Wednesday 20, the peak time increased from 7 to 11 a.m., while on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 the peak times were between 8 and 10 a.m., losing flat hours along the way.
-In the afternoons, the situation has also changed and has benefited users, although the average price per Kw/h is around 200 euros. Thus, on Thursday 21 there were off-peak hours from 11am to 6pm, when it should have been between peak and off-peak, as established in June.
-As for weekends, which should have been off-peak hours, there have also been changes. For example, last Saturday, the most expensive since data has been available, the peak hours were between 0 and 2 am, from 9 am to 10 am and from 7 pm to 10 pm. And the off-peak hours were from 11 am to 6 pm. On Sunday, which until today was also the most expensive ever, the cheapest tariff was from 3 am to 6 pm and expensive between 7 pm and midnight.
-In this way, the time slots show numerous changes, as they change every day and even by the hour. What was useful a few months ago is no longer useful, so the best option is to consult the website of Red Eléctrica de España, where the demand graphs are published. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-cuales-son-nuevos-horarios-tarifa-luz-nsv-202110251604_noticia.html

Real Estate News- New Bill Will Revolutionize the Dynamics of the Residential Sector- Smallholders can only raise rents a maximum of 10% in areas with rising prices, other rent controls and new rules, take effect 2024: {Translation of full article}
-The Council of Ministers will approve this Tuesday the first state housing law of democracy, an ambitious project that will completely revolutionise the dynamics of the residential sector. The law will serve to articulate measures such as rent controls in stressed areas, i.e. with skyrocketing prices. However, as ABC reported, these will not come into force until at least 2024.
-This is stated in the draft bill, to which this newspaper has had access. The text establishes that there will be a period of a year and a half from the approval of the law for “the application of this limitation referring to the reference index system, so that the state administration can establish a system that can be used to apply these limitations on rental prices in stressed areas”. Given that the law will not be passed until well into 2022 by the Cortes, this delays rent controls until the next legislature.
The designation of a stressed zone, which is essential to enforce these limits, will be the work of the communities, but will have to be approved by the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda. The Government’s main requirement is that the average rent or mortgage burden in the area – plus basic expenses and supplies – must exceed 30% of the average household income.
-In addition, the purchase or rental price must have risen over the last five years by a cumulative percentage of at least five points more than the CPI in that community. In other words, if inflation in the region has been 1%, only those places where rents have exceeded 6% can be considered as a stressed area.
-More conditions. A zone will be considered to be under stress for a period of three years, which can be extended annually. In order to do so, the community in question will have to demonstrate that it has carried out certain measures to correct imbalances in the rental market that have not worked.
-Within these zones, large tenants will not be able to raise prices. The government understands large landlords to be those with more than 10 homes or 1,500 square metres, although it will give the regions the freedom to establish “additional criteria” to this definition.
-Small owners, on the other hand, will be able to raise prices by up to 10%. Although in principle a rent freeze was envisaged in these cases, landlords will be able to raise rents if they can prove that they have renovated the property in the previous two years, improved access or signed a ten-year contract with their tenants.
***IBI surcharges of up to 150%***
-With regard to empty homes, local councils will be able to demand a surcharge of up to 50% of the net amount of IBI. The Executive will understand empty dwellings to be those that remain unoccupied without justified cause for more than two years, provided that they belong to an owner with four or more dwellings for residential use.
-However, the surcharge may reach 100% if the period of unoccupation is longer than three years “and may be modulated according to the period of time of unoccupation”.
-In addition, local councils may increase the percentage of surcharge corresponding to the above by up to 50 additional percentage points in the case of properties belonging to owners of two or more residential properties that are unoccupied in the same municipality. In total, a 150% penalty.
-In any case, it will be considered justified that the property is empty when a series of circumstances occur. For example, temporary relocation for work or training reasons, a change of address due to a situation of dependency or for health or social emergency reasons, properties destined for second home use with a maximum of 4 years of continuous unoccupation, properties subject to construction or rehabilitation work… in short, the owner will be penalised when he/she is conditioned by circumstances that prevent the effective occupation of the property.
-Nor will the IBI surcharge be applied to properties that are subject to litigation or have a case pending a judicial or administrative resolution that prevents the use and disposal of the property. Or in the case of properties for sale, with a maximum of one year in this situation, or for rent, with a maximum of six months in this situation.
***Housing Advisory Council***
-Beyond the specific measures, the draft law also contemplates the creation of the Housing Advisory Council, a collegiate body “of a technical nature” in which future legislative changes in housing matters will be debated.
-The Government’s intention is that this new body will include representatives from the different ministerial departments with responsibilities related to housing, business associations, professional associations, financial institutions, associations from the third sector and those representing interests affected by the law. In addition, various professional experts in housing matters, as well as university and research experts, will also be able to form part of the Council. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-viviendas-vacias-tendran-recargo-hasta-200-por-ciento-202110251232_noticia.html

WHAT!?! Spanish police duo sidelined, as punishment by superiors, for their award-winning work against animal abuse: Two officers from Alcalá de Henares are taking their case to court, claiming harassment by their superiors who allegedly told them to focus on other crimes.
The confrontation between these police officers and their superiors revolves around how the pair handled complaints of animal abuse. Together, Flor and Alberto have rescued up to 40 animals over two years, but, according to their superiors, in some cases, they did not follow the correct administrative procedure.
According to Flor and Alberto, the real reason behind the confrontation is that animal abuse is not a priority for their bosses, who urged them to focus on other crimes. The tension was such that an internal investigation was carried out. In a document to which EL PAÍS has had access, the investigation concluded that both officers had acted correctly and performed a “praiseworthy and admirable” job. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-10-25/spanish-police-duo-sidelined-for-their-award-winning-work-against-animal-abuse.html

ANDALUCIA

Sierra Bermeja forest fire is finally out after burning for more than six weeks: The huge blaze destroyed almost 9,600 hectares of land in the municipalities of Estepona, Casares, Jubrique, Júzcar, Genalguacil, Faraján and Benahavís and claimed the life of an Infoca firefighter. Photo:SALVADOR SALAS. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sierra-bermeja-forest-20211025095531-nt.html

MALAGA

Special DGT clampdown on bikes and electric scooters using the pavements: Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic will increase surveillance and controls in large towns and cities in a special campaign that runs from 25 October until 7 November.
Riding electric scooters and bicycles on the pavements is a serious violation of the new traffic code that carries a penalty of 200 euros.
A campaign has been launched in Malaga this Monday, 25 October, and it will run until 7 November. It will involve a special control and surveillance of bicycles and ‘personal mobility vehicles’ on the pavements, with the support and collaboration of the main Local Police forces on the Costa del Sol.
The campaign is aimed at those municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, so it will affect Marbella and Malaga city.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/special-clampdown-bikes-20211025174944-nt.html

COSTA BLANCA

Romance scam leaves octogenarian out of pocket to the tune of 67,000 euros: Officers arrested a 33-year-old woman as the alleged perpetrator of a fraud. She has a police record and has used this ‘modus operandi’ to swindle money in the past. She stole 67,000 euros from this elderly man. She used a romance scam to defraud her octogenarian victim.
A romance scam “basically consists of networks of fraudsters whose victims are elderly people whose trust is gained by using young women of different nationalities.
“These young women go as far as proposing marriage or long-term relationships in order to be included in the deeds of their flats and even as beneficiaries in their wills.”
During the investigation, the officers discovered that the woman had repeatedly borrowed money from the elderly man. She promised to pay him back once she had sold her property in Romania. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/25/romance-scam-leaves-octogenarian-out-of-pocket/

UK

Britain to raise minimum wage to 9.50 pounds a hour: Britain will announce a rise in its minimum wage for those aged 23 and over to 9.50 pounds ($13.06) per hour from 8.91 pounds in the government’s budget statement on Wednesday, the finance ministry said on Monday. The increase in the minimum wage is due to take effect in April 2022. Rates for people aged under 23, who are paid a lower minimum wage, are also due to rise, the finance ministry said. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-raise-minimum-wage-950-pounds-hour-bbc-says-2021-10-25/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Spain’s team to defend their Davis Cup title:
Tennis players Pablo Carreño, Feliciano Lopez, Roberto Bautista, Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers will be part of the Spanish team in the Davis Cup Finals, which will be held from November 25 to December 5 in Innsbruck (Austria), Turin (Italy) and Madrid. Rafael Nadal will not play due to injury.
Spain, which defends the title won in the last edition of the tournament, is in Group A along with Russia and Ecuador. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/spain-will-defend-their-davis-cup-title-with-carreno-bautista-feliciano-alcaraz-and-granollers/

Cricket News- T20 World Cup: Scotland crash back down to earth after defeat to Afghanistan. Afghanistan win by 130 runs. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/scotland-afghanistan-result-t20-world-cup-b1945078.html

OTHER

Fakebook Disruptions Again: Widespread outages reported by users and many that can connect have very limited functions or pages with blank spots. See comments in pic below. Source: https://downdetector.com/status/facebook/

New macOS Monterey is out now: Apple has released macOS Monterey, the latest version of the company’s operating system for MacBook, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro personal computers. As confirmed after last year’s MacBook Pro M1 Pro and M1 Max launch, today’s launch is a free upgrade for all compatible machines, whether they’re based on Apple Silicon or Intel processors. The update, which has enjoyed a lengthy beta period throughout the summer, is now available, brings updates to FaceTime, AirPlay from iPhone-to-Mac, a brand new version of Safari including Tab Groups, boosts to Universal Control, and plenty more. Full article: https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/macos-monterey-is-available-to-download-now-4175885

How to know if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp?: {Translation}
-Have you written to someone and they don’t reply, and the last message you sent to that person remains with just a ‘check’ and, no matter how much time passes, they don’t receive that message (and, therefore, the double ‘check’ doesn’t appear)?
-Don’t despair, there’s nothing wrong with your Whatsapp… but the person you’re sending your messages to has probably blocked you.
-Without going into the person’s motivation for blocking you, there are a series of signs to know if that person has indeed blocked you or deleted your Whatsapp chat and your contact.
-In addition to the ‘check’ (if you have been blocked, you will only see a ‘sent message’ check, but never the second ‘delivered message’ check), you will also know that you have been blocked because you will not be able to see the information about the last time the contact was online (if this option was not already deactivated), nor will you see the updates of the contact’s profile photo (in fact, there comes a time when the contact’s photo disappears completely for you) and you will not be able to call that contact via Whatsapp.
-If the blocking has been total, you won’t be able to call them via a classic call either, and you will constantly get the message that “the person you are calling is switched off or out of coverage”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laprovincia.es/vida-y-estilo/tecnologia/2021/10/25/alguien-bloqueado-whatsapp-58805374.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

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. 2094 Monday, Oct. 25th, 2021

On October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 By Naythan

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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

November 2021 Program Schedule for Bio Beach Restaurant: Located in El Morche, behind the Church, on the Paseo Maritimo.
For information or registration contact: norma2kk@aol.com
-Wed. Nov.3 at 11am: Speaker: Norma – Power Point Presentation-Topic: La Desbandada and the sinking of the Delphin off Calaceite coast, Torrox, in Jan. 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. The Desbandada highlights the massacre on the A-340 in Feb.1937 where innocent civilians fell victims to Franco’s allies. La Desbandada consititutes the most disastrous and poignant episode of the Spanish Civil War in Malaga and one of the worst of the entire conflict. At the Torre del Mar Bus Station, an outside museum features the signatures of the victims of that grim date.
-Tues. Nov. 9 at 10:45am: U3A Writing Workshop-Must register.
-Wed. Nov. 10 at 11am: Speaker: Norma – Power Point Presentation Topic: The town of Consuegra in the Toledo province steeped in the magic of Don Quijote. Come and enjoy the 12 magnificent Middle Ages windmills dominated by the XIII century castle, La Muela, built by the Moors and that Napoleon attempted to destroy. Consuegra itself goes back to pre-Roman times and is situated about 100 km south of Madrid. Treat yourself to a sliver of history.
-Thurs. Oct. 14 at 11:30am: Spanish Instruction, basic; must register.
-Mon. Nov. 15 at 17hrs: Spanish for beginners. Must register
-Mon. Nov. 15 at 19hrs: Movie Night. Must register – Erin Brockovich-2000-2hrs11mn – True Story – Brockovich’s work in bringing litigation against Pacific Gas & Electric was the focus of the 2000 feature film, Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts in the title role. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Writing in a Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich. Erin Brockovich herself had a cameo role as a waitress named Julia R.
-Thurs. Nov. 18 at 13hrs: Munch Bunch-Must register.
-Tues. Nov. 23 at 10:45am: U3A Writing Workshop-Must register.

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. Friday, October 22, 10.30 – 12.30 hours. 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. I have also chosen the following (provisional) Start Date for MOZAÏEK as Saturday 30 October, 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

Potters Bar- N is anticipating the return of the fantastic Dixieland Jazz band: Sunday Oct 31st at 2pm. With the very talented trio, Spike,Diego and Jonny. Bookings are essential so please make your reservation with Cathy on 685435767

Live Music with Wilson Morissette: Thurs 28Oct 21:30
Hotel Helios, Paseo Cristobal 12, Alumnecar FB link

Estepona Council Halloween Party: Celebrate Halloween on Sunday October 31, from 8 pm to midnight, with a party in the municipal booth at the fairground with a free party. See all the details: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/24/estepona-council-will-celebrate-halloween-on-sunday-october-31/

VIVALDI’S Four Seasons by candlelight: Presented in Malaga Capital at the María Cristina Concert Hall on Friday November 5 with performances at 6.15pm and 8.15pm.
The four members of the Spinto string quartet will perform in the intimate surroundings of the former 15th Century Franciscan Monastery which was converted into a concert hall in 1871. Photo:fundacionunicaja.com. See all the details: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/24/vivaldis-four-seasons-by-candlelight-presented-in-malaga-capital/

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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
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– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
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– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
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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
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Tony’s Butchers- Nerja:
Beef / Lamb / Pork / Poultry
Sausages & Bacon / Mixed Meat Boxes
Come by the shop or order online. Delivery available.
Visit our website for offerings, prices and order form.
Shop hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm.
Saturday 9am-2pm.
Closed Sunday & Monday
-We deliver from Nerja along the coast to Estepona, the rest of mainland Spain we deliver by special courier next day delivery.
-We can deliver to a friend or family member and can add a gift message at no extra cost.
-Special orders welcome.
-Cash, cards and Paypal accepted.
Address: C. Ruperto Andúez, 29780 Nerja, Málaga
Phone: +34 951730422
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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
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Great Deals From the Nerja Household Centre:
-Bunk beds or can be used as 2 singles mattress size 190 x 90cms Price 50€
-Bedroom chair 35€
-4 Spanish chairs 50€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household services dot com

For Sale: 2 paintings. Original oil paintings, boat painting by kenneth hammond, forest by tony cashman. each 90x50cm.
Price €250 for both
tel: sue 602882537 in Vinuela

For Sale: This six bulb flower and berries feature lamp might be perfect for you. 60 x 60cm. €25 ONO.
Email: alanbath122@gmail.com
Buyer collects from Las Flores in Penoncillo

For Sale, 2 sets of items:
– Dining Table and 4 Chairs. €150.00
– High quality Dining Table and chairs. This is the pic with the red cushion chairs. Cost over €5,000 when new. Will except €350.
Pamela, Torrox Costa. Contact: 633041002

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Malaga continues to lead in the number of Covid cases in Andalusia with 85 more positives and two deaths: {Translation} Updated: 23 October, 2021 – 13:42h
-The measures have been relaxed, full capacity is back, the masks on the street have almost disappeared and there is an almost forgotten tranquillity in the air. However, the coronavirus has not gone away. The proof is in the figures that the Regional Ministry of Health and Families continues to provide on a daily basis. Malaga continues to lead the number of Covid-19 cases in Andalusia. This Saturday there are 85 new cases and two more deaths.
-The province of Malaga almost doubles in the number of new infections to the second most affected, Seville, which has 46 positive cases. It should also be noted that the outbreak recorded in Archidona prison now affects 69
-A total of 282 cases have been recorded in Andalusia, although only 12 of them have required hospitalisation in the last few hours. Malaga has four admissions in the latest balance sheet provided by the Junta de Andalucía. Currently, 173 patients confirmed with Covid-19 remain in Andalusian hospitals, of which 43 are in ICU. At the peak of February, the Andalusian centres reached 5,000 admissions.
-In Malaga hospitals, a total of 58 Covid-19 patients are receiving care and 15 of them are in intensive care units. This figure is much lower than the peak recorded in the fifth wave. Nevertheless, it remains the province with the highest burden of care due to the pandemic.
-So far and since March 2020, more than 10,500 people have passed through Malaga’s healthcare centres. This figure represents 6.7% of the total number of people infected in the province, who now total 155,475 according to the official registry. Of those hospitalised, 10% have to be treated in the ICU due to the worsening of their state of health.
-However, the worst count is the number of deaths. A total of 1,987 people have died in the province as a result of the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. This is the second Andalusian province with the second highest number of deaths after Seville, which has had more than 2,300 in the last year and a half.
-In terms of the number of people recovered, 76 have been added in the last few hours in Malaga. There are now 153,668 people who have successfully overcome the disease since records began. The Regional Ministry of Health also reports the number of doses of the vaccine inoculated in Malaga. A total of 2,473,168 doses have already been administered and more than 1,269,795 have been given the full course. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/Malaga-Covid-Andalucia-positivos-fallecidos_0_1622538206.html

SPAIN

La Palma Volcano Update- New Flow & Vent: {Translation} 24.10.2021 – 20:25h
-Far from subsiding, the volcano of La Palma has reached five weeks of eruption at full power on a day in which it has added a new flow and an open vent under the secondary cone from which abundant liquid lava flows, and in which earthquakes have been constant.
-In the last few hours, according to calculations by the Geological and Mining Institute (IGME), a new flow has been recorded, which is heading towards Las Manchas and is advancing at about 50 metres per hour. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4864292/0/ultimas-noticias-directo-erupcion-volcan-la-palma-cumbre-vieja-video-lava/ Click player to start video.

UK

UK Covid deaths soar 26% in a week as another 72 die despite cases dropping: The UK has recorded another 39,962 Covid cases in the latest 24 hour period, while deaths have risen by 72 – up by over a quarter in seven days.
It breaks a cycle of 11 consecutive days in a row where new infections remained above 40,000 across Britain amid fears of a fresh wave as winter approaches.
The figures, released this afternoon by the Department of Health, see an 11 percent case decrease compared to last Sunday (October 17) when there were 44,985 recorded.
And 57 fatalities within 28 days of a positive test, meaning a rise of 26 percent.
It is the biggest Covid death toll for a Sunday since March 7 when there were 82.
Daily hospital admissions also continue to surge with 1,080 today and 6,720 over the last week and 1,116 in seven days which works out at a 19.9 percent increase.
Yesterday, cases rose by 44,985 with a further 135 fatalities.
Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-uk-covid-deaths-soar-25288070

EUROPE

Third Country Nationals, Including Britons, Now Need to Convert Their COVID-19 Certificate Before Travelling to Switzerland:
The Swiss authorities have announced that the country will no longer recognise COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates issued by countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area, including the United Kingdom’s NHS COVID-19 App.
As such, all those who want to travel to Switzerland need to apply for a Swiss COVID Certificate. Travellers from the UK as well as all those who do not hold the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate will be eligible to obtain the Swiss COVID Certificate as long as they prove that they have been fully vaccinated against the disease with one of the EMA-approved vaccines.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/third-country-nationals-including-britons-now-need-to-convert-their-covid-19-certificate-before-travelling-to-switzerland/

SPORTS

Cricket News- In a first, Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat India in a T20 World Cup match, as skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan lead the team to victory without a wicket’s loss.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan lead team to 10-wicket victory.
India and Pakistan have clashed a total of six times in T20 World Cups, with Men In Green winning this fixture, while the rest of the five were win by the Men In Blue. Photo:AFP. Full article: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/902812-in-a-first-pakistan-beat-india-in-t20-world-cup

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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
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DigameXtra – Sunday, Oct. 24th, 2021 – Closed on Sundays

On October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 By Naythan

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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

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

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Phone numbers for emergencies
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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. 2093 Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 2021

On October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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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/

Theatrical Tour “Madinat Balish” (in English): Sat., Nov 13th 10am-12:15pm. In Velez Malaga.
Travel in time with us to the Andalusi past of Balish Vélez-Málaga and interact with its historical characters as you visit its historical monuments and walk through the medieval town!
If you want to join the tour please contact us via email: sharqandalus@gmail.com including your name, phone number and the subject “TOURBALISH “.
You can also contact us by phone or whatsapp: 628 66 56 70
Price: 15 euros {Under 17 years: 5 euros/Under 12 years: free (accompanied)}
https://sites.google.com/view/sharq-alandalus

Services Wanted/Offered

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

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

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.
Free giveaway for autumn
To participate all you have to do is:
1. Click the button Like on our Facebook page.
2. Sign up Moonette’s newsletter to claim a pot of organic Super Lip Balm -RRP 8.50€.
Promotion ends on Monday, 25th October 2021.
This free giveaway is only for new subscribers living in Spain. The first 4 newsletter subscribers will be notified by email.
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:
-Wrought iron stool heavy frame with new fabric seat
Measurements 56 x 36 x 50cms Height top of arm 70cms Price 40€
-Heavy wrought iron coat stand 40€
Contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale:
-Sideboard 115€. 146 cm wide x 40 cm deep x 84 cm high (76cm without legs)
-Dinning table – extendable 200€. 140 cm x 85 cm. Leaf x 2 – 40 cm each. Overall extended length is 220
Both in excellent condition
Location Niza Beach, Almayate Bajo
Gill, Mob 674248101
gpk_ ambion@msn.com

For Sale: Heater. Quality stylish 3 kw freestanding Provence gas heater. 225€ Matt black cast iron. No flue needed. Runs on Butane gas bottle (full bottle included). Height 85 cms Width 50cms. Minimum room size 64 cubic metres with 80cm air vent. Leroys price 449 euros. We are located in Competa area.
Email mblong@hotmail.com.
Whatsapp or telephone Linda on +34 711003229

For Sale, 2 items:
-Sportstech treadmill. Folds away. Used 4 times!
Bargain 75 euros proceeds go to animal rescue.
-Air conditioning unit. Stored more than used hence scratches on side (see photo) 35 euros proceeds to animal charity
Ring John 71104085 Benajarafe área

For Sale, 2 items:
-Patio heater very little used 100.00 Euros, buyer to collect.
-Two small wall cupboards 1 @ 60x50x20 & 1 @ 60x40x30 25€ for the two buyer to collect.
We are in the Cómpeta area & we can arrange delivery locally at extra cost.
Contact John & Linda; johnlinda.blackburn@gmail.com or
phone 653 11 11 89 (WhatsApp is best as we have poor phone signal.)

FREE: Tiny dog house for small dogs, english newspaper style, as new, used only twice for car transport. For free.
Whatsapp Natalia (situated in 29790 Benajarafe) 686 768 493 or email: ndtalido2@gmail.com

Wanted: Toys for a 3 year old girl. In particular: dolls house, dolls,
a bike…Anything to keep her occupied
maureen_rego@yahoo.co.uk
Maureen, Velez Malaga 711023418.

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Covid Axarquia- Nerja, La Viñuela & Almáchar return to high risk after exceeding 150 incidence rate: {Translation} Updated: 22OCT21
-The Axarquia has notified a total of 43 COVID-19 infections this week, 7 of them this Friday, of which 23 correspond to the municipality of Nerja.
-Junta de Andalucía has informed this Friday, 22nd of October, of 7 new infected by coronavirus in the Axarquía in the last 24 hours, The cases remain stable after the 7 of yesterday Thursday, the 5 of Wednesday, the 7 of Tuesday and the 17 of Monday, although in this last case they correspond to the whole weekend.
-In total, 43 infections have been confirmed this week, a figure higher than the 30 positives detected last week and the 29 a fortnight ago. This rise is mainly due to the increase in the number of cases in the municipality of Nerja, where 23 infections have been recorded this week. These figures have led to the town once again being at high risk, with an incidence rate of 156.1 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. La Viñuela (194.6) and Almáchar (165.1) are also in this situation. The three municipalities are the only ones in the region with an incidence above 100 cases.
-Up to 21 localities in La Axarquía have not registered cases of coronavirus in at least the last two weeks. These are Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo, Algarrobo, Árchez, Benamargosa, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Comares, Cómpeta, Cútar, El Borge, Frigiliana, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Periana, Riogordo, Salares, Sayalonga, Sedella and Totalán.
-Fortunately, one more day there are no deaths by the virus in the region, so that Axarquia already has 23 days without deaths by COVID-19 (since 29 September). In addition, this Friday 7 people have been reported recovered from the disease.
-Regarding the new positives in the last 24 hours, 3 have been reported in Rincón de la Victoria and Nerja; and 1 in Arenas.
-As for people who have recovered from the disease, the following have been reported: 3 in Vélez-Málaga and Torrox; and 1 in Sayalonga.
-The incidence in the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) is 34.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 0.6 points higher than yesterday Thursday (33.5) and 5.9 points higher than a week ago (28.2). Meanwhile, in the Malaga Health District (to which Rincón de la Victoria, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo and Totalán belong, as well as Malaga city and Almogía) the incidence is 34.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 1.7 points less than on Thursday (36.3) and 1.9 points lower than a week ago (36.5).
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nerja-vuelve-a-entrar-en-riesgo-alto-de-coronavirus-tras-superar-los-150-casos-de-incidencia/

Andalucía registers 275 infections and three deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours: The region’s incidence rate continues to rise, slightly, and it stands at 31.1 cases per one hundred thousand inhabitants.
The Andalusian region has registered a total of 275 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours this Friday, 22 October, fewer than the 307 on Thursday and the 297 recorded a week ago.
Three coronavirus deaths have also been recorded by the Junta, two less than the previous day and six less than last Friday when there were nine. With respect to the three coronavirus deaths, they were notified in Seville, Malaga and Almeria provinces.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-registers-infections-20211022181918-nt.html

SPAIN

Spanish government to reimburse all fines handed out during first state of alarm: The Interior Ministry said that police had meted out 1.1 million fines to citizens who defied the stay-at-home order and other restrictions, although not all of them had been immediately paid.
All Spanish citizens who paid fines during a nearly three-month state of emergency declared last yea will be remunerated, the country’s Ministry of Territorial Affairs said on Friday.
The move follows a ruling by Spain’s top court earlier this year that declared as unconstitutional the country’s first state of emergency, which sent all but essential citizens to their homes and paralyzed much of the economy between March 14 and June 21. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-europe-health-spain-59be7c26d2a76255119743f23541d310

MALAGA

Search starts for 100 staff at a five-star resort on the Costa del Sol: The selection process will start in Marbella this Friday and candidates must have at least one year of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel, and possess a good command of English.
Those interested in attending an interview must make an appointment in advance by calling 600 907 404 or by email ing malaga.hosteleria@adecco.com.
Adecco will begin the selection process this Friday, 22 October. It will run for several weeks with individual and group interviews with the applicants. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/search-starts-staff-20211020124654-nt.html

OTHER

Heads Up To Facebook Group Admins- Facebook announces new censorship for Groups- Now You’re the Censor!:
Facebook seems to be attempting to respond to the most recent round of criticism against it and deflect from it by “doing more” with an announcement that new censorship measures are on its way.
This time they concern groups, whose members’ posts will be demoted if Facebook determines that they had violated its guidelines in other places on the giant network – meaning that their group-posted content can be in line with Facebook’s rules, without having broken any, and it will still get demoted because of posts made outside the group! The downranking will apply to all content posted by these users in a group.
The intent is to isolate group members from their peers in the same community as punishment for what Facebook determines were transgressions committed elsewhere.
Another move that Facebook is making is to essentially co-opt group admins and moderators as unpaid content moderators.
They will now have at their disposal a tool called Flagged by Facebook which admins will be able to use to censor group members before Facebook (FB will have already flagged the content for your review and removal) removes them and gives your group a slap those misbehaving with “strikes.”
With Flagged by Facebook, admins will be able to see the flagged content and try to react to censor it before FB does, and will be incentivized to do so because strikes received by groups members affect the status of the group itself. So now you are the censor!
Full article: https://reclaimthenet.org/facebook-announces-new-censorship-for-groups/

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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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. 2092 Friday, Oct. 22nd, 2021

On October 22, 2021 By Naythan

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Halloween Party- Old Town Fuengirola Pub:
Sunday 31Oct. 9pm-4am
Professional actors and effects. DJ Lionner.
Info & VIP reservations 616 498 247
Paseo marítimo Rey de España 35 29640 Fuengirola FB link

Exhibition: Dot art works at Bio Beach Club El Morche
22 October until 17 November
Come and have a coffee and light up your day with taking a look at these colourful art works. Want to learn how to do this unusual art form? See the Services Section below for workshop details. Info: milena.photos6@gmail.com

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar November & December coming events and excursions:
-Monday 1st November – The Centre will be closed for a Public Holiday.
-Wednesday 3rd November-“Our Shop” will have Winter Clothing. Come in and look at our great range of clothes at very good prices. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 11.00 to 13.00.
-Wednesday 3rd November – The Art Group meets every Wednesday and invites an artist monthly to share techniques and their work. This month the invited Artist is Mari Carmen Fernandez from Velez Málaga. She is a recognized artist and promoter of the “Casa de la Pintora” in Velez Malaga. Time 10.00 to 13.00.
-Monday 8th November – Monthly lunch including the Half Orange Group. Restaurant to be advised. Time 14.00.
-Thursday 18th November – Excursion to Gibraltar.
-Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th December – Excursion to Puente Genil “Get to know the town that lights up Spain at Christmas”. We still have a few places left on this 2 day trip. A deposit is due now, balance to pay 15th November. Call in for the full itinerary.
Address: Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday and Wednesday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 – 13.00. Gradually we will re-open usual activities so please come or phone us for further information. Tel: 952 543 334

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:
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

Workshop- Dot Painting on Rocks: Would you like to learn to paint beautiful hypnotising mandala’s on rocks yourself?
Date: Thursday 4th of Nov 2021
Time: 11:00 – 13:30
Location: Bio Beach Club in El Morche
Sign up: milena.photos6@gmail.com or +31618554699
During this workshop I’ll learn you:
* what you need to paint beautiful dots,
* how to mix your paint AND
* how to paint beautiful hypnotising mandala’s on rocks
At the end of the workshop you’ll go home with your first beautiful dotted rocks and a starters kit to continue your new hobby at home.
I’ll provide you with all the materials (rocks, professional paint, tools to use), coffee, tea & snacks.
WARNING: it’s addictive!

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From the Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan unit natural wood veneer top waxed colorful panels ideal for tv Measurements 155.50 x 40 x 79cms Price 250€
-Natural & yute pine table & 4 matching chairs with
new seat cushions stunning set Measurements 90 x 90 x 74cms Price 375€
-Solid blanket box natural solid top with grey stain sides waxed with lock Measurements 100 x 51 x 53cms Price 80€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

For Sale, 3 items:
-B&W 600 series subwoofer cost £450 new. Asking 150€
-TV / media unit 45€ ( actually 2 stacked together – not including contents) 90cm long x 40 cm deep x 77 cm high
-Stackable tables. Very solid 45€
1 – 47 cm x 47 cm top x 50 cm high
2 – 31 cm x 47 cm top x 43 cm high
Gill, 674248101, Niza Beach, Almayate Bajo
Email: gpk_ambion@msn.com

For Sale: Compaq 615 laptop, refurb by DoctorLaptop. €200
-Freshly installed Windows 10 Pro
-AMD X2 dual core processor, base speed 2.2GHz
-15.4 ” display plus VGA video out, no HDMI (I have VGA to HDMI adapters if you need one, €15)
-New Crucial BX500 240Gb SSD drive
-New 4Gb RAM
-CD/DVD
-New 2hr battery
-Keyboard is US English with small added Arabic characters. Please note: there is one key, the right-side “bracket” key (looks like this: ] ) missing, but is patched and does work.
-3x USB 2.0, Ethernet port, Card Reader
-30 day money back guaranty.
Naythan, Torrox Costa, buyer collects
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
I will reply in the order responses are received.

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.
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-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
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Recommendations & Requests

Double Oven: I wonder if anyone can help? We are looking for a double electric oven , and cannot find one in Spain; has anybody in Digameland managed to purchase one?
Please email: michaelkelly5 at talktalk dot net
or wattsapp 625255633. Michael, Nerja

Hi Naythan, Many thanks again for your sincere & dedicated service to this blog. Very much appreciated by all subscribers.
Best regards. N.W.

Naythan, thank you so much for all the information you give us each day. It must take significant time but I am sure I am not alone in appreciating your efforts. D.J.

(Thank you both for the encouraging words. Lots of new subscribers and compliments this week. Must be doing something right! If you like DigameXtra, be sure to forward an email issue to all your contacts. -Ed.)

News & Articles

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COVID-19

Andalucía’s Covid incidence rate rises slightly to 30.6: Andalucía has, this Thursday (21 October), registered a total of 307 positive coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, higher than the 227 on Wednesday and the 179 recorded a week ago.
The region has also added five Covid-19 deaths, one more than the day before, but three fewer than last Thursday when there were eight. The five deaths are reported in Malaga (three), Cordoba (one) and Granada (one). Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucias-covid-incidence-20211021184252-nt.html

SPAIN

Guide to the Covid-19 booster shot in Spain- Who is eligible and when will it be available: Individuals who are aged 70 and over are first in line to receive a third vaccine dose, coinciding with the start of the annual flu campaign.
The system used in each region of Spain to reach out to residents about getting their first doses will be used again for the booster shot.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-10-21/guide-to-the-covid-19-booster-shot-in-spain-who-is-eligible-and-when-will-it-be-available.html

ANDALUCIA

The whole of Andalucía moves to ‘low-risk’ health alert Level 0 for Covid-19: All of Andalucía will be at the ‘low-risk’ Level 0 of the health alert for coronavirus from Thursday, October 21, after the Covid-19 situation improved in the two health districts in Almeria province that had remained at Level 1 last week. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/whole-andalucia-moves-20211020180344-nt.html

MALAGA

The CAC of Vélez-Málaga hosts new Film and Jazz seasons: {Translation}
–For the seventh consecutive year, the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo ‘Francisco Hernández’ in Vélez-Málaga presents its jazz concert series, and the cultural space will also host a Tim Burton film series. The programme of concerts and films will take place every Friday, starting at 19.00 hours, with free admission until full capacity is reached.
–The series of jazz concerts will begin on 5 November with the Anachronic quintet, a group specialising in traditional jazz, swing and blues, which stands out for its freshness and will offer the best of its repertoire. On 12th November, the Malaga jazz group, the Tomaselli Guzmán Quartet, will surprise the audience with their music. To end this Jazz series, on the 10th of December, the cultural space will host a performance by the Ana Sánchez Quartet.
–The Film Series, made up of three films by the outstanding film director Tim Burton, will begin on 29th October with the film ‘Sleepy Hollow’, which deals with the legend of a headless horseman who terrorises the inhabitants of the town that gives the film its name. On 19 November, the fun film ‘Beetle Juice’ will be screened, a film suitable for all audiences in which the deceased protagonist lives in the No World, where he works as an exorcist of the living to prevent ghosts from being disturbed. -Finally, on 17 December, the audience will be able to enjoy the well-known film ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’, a fantasy film in which the King of Halloween Town arrives in Christmas Town and decides to celebrate the holiday.
All concerts and film sessions will start at 19.00 and admission will be free until full capacity is reached. The health measures related to Covid-19 will be those in force at any given time. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/cultura/cac-velez-malaga-acoge-nuevos-ciclos-cine-jazz/20211021130750044075.html

Minimum services for the train strike in Malaga this Friday with only 75% of Cercanías trains at peak times: {Translation, summary}
-The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has decreed essential services in view of the strike called by the SFF-CGT union in Malaga on Friday 22 October, which will allow 75% of trains to run at rush hour and 50% the rest of the day.
-Thus, they have indicated that the minimum services guarantee the circulation of 75% of trains in rush hour (from 06.00 to 09.00, from 13.30/14.00 to 15.30/16.00 and from 18.30 to 20.30) and 50% the rest of the day.
-A total of five AVE trains on the Madrid-Malaga route will be affected by the strike. On the Malaga-Seville route, four trains will be cancelled (two Avant and two Media Distancia).
-The strike has been called throughout the province of Malaga on Friday 22 October, from midnight until 11 p.m. Travellers who wish to check whether their train is affected can do so at http://www.renfe.com, telephone 912 320 320 and at information points at stations. In the event that they are affected, they will be offered a seat on the next available train or the option to change or cancel their ticket free of charge. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/servicios-minimos-huelga-trenes-Malaga_0_1621939908.html

The province of Malaga plans 20 performances between 30 October and 11 December: {Translation}
-The Consejería de Cultura y Patrimonio Histórico, through the Instituto Andaluz del Flamenco, and the eight provincial federations of flamenco clubs in Andalusia have already organised the second phase of the Circuito Andaluz de Peñas 2021, which includes the celebration of 117 performances until the end of the year.
***Malaga Province Cycle Calendar***
– 30 October, at 21:00: the cantaor Moisés Vargas at the Peña Flamenca Torre del Cante, in Alhaurín de la Torre.
– 6 November, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Churumbaque Hijo at the Peña Flamenca La Bambera, in Teba.
– 6 November, at 21:00: the cantaora Belén García at the Peña Flamenca del Sur, in Mijas Costa.
– 13 November, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Antonio García ‘El Genial’ at the Peña Flamenca Paco de Antequera, in Cartaojal.
– 20 November, at 21:00: the cantaora Laura Marchal at the Peña Flamenca Luis Perdiguero, in Antequera.
– 20 November, at 21:00: the cantaora Julia Garrido at the Peña La Paz Association, in Málaga.
– 21 November, at 21:00: the bailaor Julio Ruiz at the Peña Flamenca Amigos del Cante y del Baile, in Humilladero.
– 26 November, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Julio Fajardo at the Peña Flamenca de Valle de Abdalajís.
– 27 November, at 21:00: the cantaora Lucía LEiva at the Peña Flamenca La Churruca, in Ojén.
– 27 November, at 21:00: the cantaor Antonio Fernández, with Ochando, at the Peña Flamenca La Alborá, in Cómpeta.
– 27 November, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Jesús Vela ‘El Puntilla’ at the Peña Flamenca La Gañana, in Sierra de Yeguas.
– 3rd December, at 21:00: the cantaora Lidia Pérez at the Peña Flamenca Pepe de la Isla – Capita, in Coín.
– 4 December, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Guillermo Cano at the Peña Flamenca El Canario de Colmenar, in Colmenar.
– 4 December, at 21:00: the cantaora Nazareth Romero at the Peña Flamenca Rincón del Cantte, in Campanillas.
– 4 December, at 21:00: the bailaora Cristina Ceballos at the Peña Flamenca Amigos del Arte, in Torremolinos.
– 4 December, at 21:00: the bailaora María del Mar Ramírez at the Peña Flamenca El Hargahijo, in Alhaurín el Grande.
– 10 December, at 21:00: the bailaora Vero La India at the Peña Flamenca de Ronda.
– 11 December, at 21:00: the cantaora Marta La Niña at the Peña Flamenca de Juan Casillas, in Cuevas de San Marcos.
– 11 December, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Rocío González ‘Palodulce’ at the Peña Flamenca Casa de Álora-Gibralfaro, in Málaga.
– 11 December, at 21:00: the flamenco singer Juan Coronel at the Peña Flamenca San Roque, in Tolox.
All programmes are subject to change. The cycles of the Circuito Andaluz de Peñas 2021 are organised by the Instituto Andaluz del Flamenco with the collaboration of each of the provincial federations of peñas. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/competa-y-colmenar-en-la-segunda-fase-del-circuito-andaluz-de-penas-flamencas-de-la-junta/

UK

Briton denied entry to Spain over missing passport stamp:
This is of particular concern for non-resident Britons who visit Spain regularly to spend time in their second homes or for an extended holiday, as they have to pay special attention that border officials DO stamp their passports when they fly between Spain and the UK, inbound and outbound.
The reason for her refusal? Her passport didn’t have a stamp showing that she had indeed left Spain and abided by the new rules for non-resident British visitors in Spain since Brexit came into force in 2021. “I was denied entry to Spain on September 26th due to my passport not being stamped on exit on a previous one-week visit to Spain which started on June 4th,” Linda told The Local.
“The guards initially stamped my passport to enter then noticed I had no exit stamp from that one-week visit in June, thereby classing me as an overstayer and subsequently marked the entry stamp with the letter F and two lines.
“Even though I have proof of returning to the UK via banking activity as well as the test and trace COVID app, the border guards would not accept or look at any proof nor let me speak to anyone that could help”. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20211021/briton-denied-entry-to-spain-over-missing-passport-stamp/

EUROPE

France Plans to Extend Health Pass Requirement Until July 2022:
French citizens, residents, and travellers to the country may have to hold a Health Pass until July 2022 in order to access indoor areas like restaurants, bars, shopping centres, planes, and hospitals, among others, just as it was previously warned by SchengenVisaInfo.com.
The Members of Parliament of France have agreed to extend the Health Pass requirement until July 2022 if the COVID-19 situation in the country and the area does not improve.
However, the move is not final as the bill has to go through some other procedures in order to be finalized, including being discussed in France’s senate during the next week. Only then the authorities will come to a conclusion regarding its extension. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-to-extend-health-pass-requirement-until-july-2022/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Andy Murray blames poor attitude for European Open exit: Andy Murray blamed a “poor attitude” for his European Open exit to Diego Schwartzman. Murray, back at the Antwerp scene of his last singles title in 2019, was unable to make the most of an early lead as Schwartzman won 6-4 7-6 (6) in two hours and 13 minutes.
“I didn’t make as many good decisions as I would have liked in the second set dealing with adversity,” Murray said.
Continuing his comeback less than a year after hip resurfacing surgery, Murray now plans to play at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna next week and November’s Stockholm Open.
Murray could also play at the Rolex Paris Masters in between, possibly as a wildcard or even as a qualifier. Photo:RTE.ie. Full article: https://www.rte.ie/sport/tennis/2021/1021/1255225-murray-blames-bad-attitude-for-european-open-exit/

OTHER

Concern about the lack of electronic products for the Black Friday sales and Christmas: {Translation, summary}
-The global semiconductor shortage, or microchip crisis, has become much more widespread than expected when the first alarm bells rang just over a year ago. It started with game consoles, followed by computers and mobile phones, and is now affecting all kinds of products. One of the most affected sectors is the car industry, but the waiting lists now extend to dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machines.
-The low stock of world microchips are added to other crises such as the transport of containers, which is delaying the entire world trade by the shortage of ships, and the closures of asian ports for the variant delta of the coronavirus.
-Undoubtedly the hardest gift to get will be the latest models of PlayStation and Xbox game consoles. The launch of both a year ago coincided with the collapse of the chip supply chain and since then they have been trickling out to consumers. They are currently out of stock at all retailers. Aware that the situation will not improve any time soon, PlayStation will raffle the units it has for direct sale among customers who register and receive “an invitation” based on their history as customers of the Sony-owned brand.
-Intel has announced that it will build four plants making microchips, two in the US and two in Europe, for which it estimates it will need an investment of about 80,000 million dollars, equivalent to the GDP of Guatemala. To put these factories in operation is also needed a minimum of three years.
Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/tecnologia/inquietud-falta-productos-electronicos-black-friday-navidad_1_8406652.html

Bitcoin falls from peak, U.S. ETF support questioned: The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 4.35% at $63,122.78, at 2:10 p.m. Eastern time, after hitting a record $67,016 on Wednesday.
Bitcoin on Thursday retreated from its all-time high struck a day earlier after the debut of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund, while analysts questioned the impact on cryptocurrency investment flows.
The bulls are seeing this ETF as a new investment vehicle that would open the avenue for fresh capital to enter bitcoin markets. The bears are seeing the new ETF as only incremental addition to an already crowded space of bitcoin investment vehicles. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bitcoin-edges-off-all-time-high-momentum-more-gains-this-year-seen-intact-2021-10-21/

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. 2091 Thursday, Oct. 21st, 2021

On October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es

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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!

Poppy Ball: Royal British Legion Nerja is now selling tickets to its Poppy Ball on Friday, November 12 at the Caves Restaurant in Maro. The ball will take place from 7.30 pm with entertainment by Ricky Lavazza and Laura Elen.
Tickets are priced €40 for members and €45 for guests and include drinks, canapes, a three-course meal, wine and water.
The dress code is evening dress or suit and tie. For ticket purchase info see source article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/20/e2000-fundraiser-for-nerja-royal-british-legion/

The Money Makers upcoming events:
-Friday, 22Oct, 9:30pm. Feria de la Tapa, Alhama de Granada
-Saturday, 23Oct, 5pm. Higueron Beach Club, Benalmadena
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Lee Townsend live + Special Music Menu:
Bar Atila – Saturday 23rd October starting at 9.00pm
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table & pre-order meals
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
C/ Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel

Light Lunch Band: Sat., 23Oct 1pm
Chiringuito Tropy, Caleta de Velez-Malaga FB link

The Fiesta de las Migas- Torrox 2021 Confirmed: It pays homage to the countryside with the traditional dish of migas, accompanied by local wine, which can be enjoyed free of charge by locals and visitors on the 19th December, as always, on the Sunday before Christmas, one of the biggest days for Torrox.

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For Sale: Excellent condition desk purchased ex ikea €149 reduced for quick sale €85. Ring Dennis / Maxine on 628806320. Caleta de velez.

For Sale, 3 items:
-Oberon Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit (no test strips) 20 euros
-White shower seat to sit over bath 10 euros
-White toilet extension seat (never been used) 10 euros
Angela, Torrox Costa
angie j rogers @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Wanted: Paddling Pool. Does anyone have a child’s or dog’s paddling pool they no longer want? My Spanish neighbour has some ducks but they have no water so I would like to gift them a pool! I can collect from most areas.
Christine, Almogia.
christineconyers@gmail.com

Wanted: Looking for a sturdy inflatable boat to seat two.
Michele, Nerja.
Email: Michele.bond@rocketmail.com

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COVID-19

Covid Spain- Incidence rate rises again, up more than one point to 43.15 cases: {Translation, summary} Updated: 20 Oct. 2021 17:49h
-The incidence rises again on Wednesday, with 43.15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This is a new rise in the curve compared to Tuesday, when it fell slightly to 41.9 cases. In recent days, the incidence has shown slight differences, with slight rises and falls, although the figures for hospitalised patients continue to show a downward trend.
-The Ministry of Health has notified 2.528 new infections, a rise compared to the previous day, when it is reported 1.889 positive.
-With regard to hospitalisations, the data show different figures: while the number of people hospitalised and the occupancy of beds are down, with 1,828 patients and 1.49% of COVID beds occupied; the percentage of ICU occupancy is up, although it does not exceed 5%, with 4.91%. The highest peak of the last wave in terms of ICU saturation was 21.98% occupancy.
-In addition, 31 deaths have been recorded, while 21 deaths were reported on Tuesday. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/tasa-incidencia-vuelve-subir-suma-punto-43-15-casos_1_8414659.html

SPAIN

Confusion Regarding The Proposed New Law of Protection and Animal Rights: {Translation}
Editor’s Note: There are several versions of this article floating around, in English, that suggest this is a new law. IT IS ONLY A PROPOSAL, subject to change, and then a vote after the public discussion period expires in December. Below is a translation of the original Spanish article. To see the official full draft proposal in Spanish, see https://www.mdsocialesa2030.gob.es/derechos-animales/Eventos/Anteproyecto_Ley_Proteccion_y_Derechos_de_los_Animales_220921.pdf
From http://www.20minutos.es website:
-The central government, through the Ministry of Social Rights, has presented the draft bill on the Protection and Rights of Animals, a document that includes a series of measures aimed at protecting the integrity of animals, responsible coexistence and regulating their ownership.
-This document will be submitted for public information and the aim is for it to reach the Council of Ministers before December 2021. As it is still a draft, there may be modifications, but one of the measures it establishes is that those who wish to have a pet must first complete a training course- an online course, short and free of charge
-This is a complete novelty in the field of animal protection and will be a requirement for those who want to own a dog that will facilitate “responsible animal ownership”. Thus, through this basic training, the aim of the Government is that they develop adequate knowledge “in the handling, care and ownership of animals”.
-In this sense, the course will be free, will be carried out online and will be compulsory, as well as the subscription of a civil liability insurance. The content will be determined by regulation.
-As explained by the director general of Animal Rights, Sergio García Torres, this course offers basic knowledge of civility and responsibility when owning a pet, such as picking up droppings from the street.
*What other measures are included in this law?*
-One of the most relevant aspects of this new law is undoubtedly the issue of zero culling, i.e. the prohibition of slaughtering pets. It could only be carried out “for sanitary or euthanasic reasons”.
-Pet owners will not be allowed to leave their pets unattended for a certain period of time. The regulation establishes three days for any pet, but a maximum of 24 hours for dogs.
-Likewise, fish may only be sold in specialised pet shops, and the sale, exhibition and display to the public of other animals is prohibited. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4852548/0/asi-sera-el-curso-para-tener-mascotas-4852548/

Spain’s Socialist Party votes against legalizing cannabis for recreational use: The issue of the legalization of marijuana has revealed divisions and created some bizarre one-off alliances in the Spanish government which is headed by a center-left coalition of the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos. -Ed. The PSOE on Tuesday voted against a proposal to legalize cannabis for recreational use, even though this meant aligning itself with the conservative Popular Party (PP) and far-right Vox, which also opposed the measure. Due to the unlikely agreement among these groups, the proposal was defeated overwhelmingly, with 75 votes in favor, 263 against and nine abstentions.
The divisions within the coalition government were evident on Tuesday, but both parties avoided open attacks. Unidas Podemos lawmaker Lucía Muñoz simply told the PSOE that it will not be able to escape a debate on the issue – two more proposals on the legalization of marijuana are set to be brought before Congress.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-10-20/spains-socialist-party-votes-against-legalizing-cannabis-for-recreational-use.html

MALAGA

Frigiliana Council introduces new communication app: This service connects the residents and the council for reporting defects in urban equipment or deficiencies in services.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/19/frigiliana-council-implements-new-communication-app/

UK

Facebook fined $70 million for ‘deliberate’ failure to comply with UK regulator: The UK competition regulator has slapped Facebook with a $70 million fine for repeatedly ignoring warnings and deliberately breaking its rules.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said in a statement Wednesday that Facebook had “consciously” refused to report all the required information during an investigation of the tech giant’s acquisition of online database Giphy.
“We warned Facebook that its refusal to provide us with important information was a breach of the order but, even after losing its appeal in two separate courts, Facebook continued to disregard its legal obligations,” CMA senior director of mergers Joel Bamford said in a statement. “This should serve as a warning to any company that thinks it is above the law,” added Bamford.
Full article: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/20/tech/facebook-fined-uk-regulator-cma/index.html

OTHER

Scientists Identify Viking Presence In North America Centuries Before Columbus: Researchers have established the exact year Europeans were first present in North America in a study published Wednesday dating the Viking presence in Newfoundland, Canada to exactly a thousand years ago in 1021 AD — almost 500 years before Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the Americas.
L’Anse aux Meadows is the earliest and only known Viking site in North America and was first discovered in 1960, according to UNESCO, and hundreds of wooden, bronze, bone, and stone artifacts have been uncovered there by archaeologists over the years. Photo: DeAgostini/Getty. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/teakvetenadze/2021/10/20/scientists-identify-viking-presence-in-north-america-centuries-before-columbus/

Pirate IPTV Investigations Now Target Customers as Well as Sellers- 1,800 Customers Face ‘Stolen Goods’ Fines: Italy’s Guardia di Finanza has concluded an investigation into a reseller of pirate IPTV. The 70-year-old behind the service stands accused of IP offenses against Mediaset Premium, Sky, Disney+ and DAZN after earning 500,000 euros on which he paid no tax. Perhaps more significantly, 1,800 former subscribers to the service now face fines for receiving stolen goods.
One area where local law enforcement has been treading new ground is the targeting of subscribers to such unlicensed services. Last year, authorities said that users are on the radar, with potentially tens of thousands set to face action.
In February 2020, police reported over 220 to the judicial authorities and last month followed up with another batch of 240, all of whom face fines and potential court appearances. Another investigation, which police reported as concluded this week, will see another 1,800 face action. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-iptv-investigation-1800-customers-face-stolen-goods-fines-211019/

Big changes and a new name for Facebook! – Zuckerberg focused on transitioning FB into his “Metaverse”, planning to rebrand the company with a new name: Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The new name is a closely held secret for now.
The rebrand would likely position the Facebook app as one of many products under a parent company overseeing groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and more.
Preparing for transitioning into the Metaverse format, Facebook already has more than 10,000 employees building consumer hardware like AR (Augmented Reality) glasses that Zuckerberg believes will eventually be as ubiquitous as smartphones. In July, he told The Verge that, over the next several years, “we will effectively transition from people seeing us as primarily being a social media company to being a metaverse company.” [1]
What is the metaverse?
To the outsider, it may look like a souped-up version of Virtual Reality (VR) – but some people think the metaverse could be the future of the internet.
Instead of being on a computer, in the metaverse you use a headset (or a brain interface like Elon Musk is developing, first helmets, then eventually brain implants) to enter a virtual world connecting all sorts of digital environments.
Unlike current VR, which is mostly used for gaming, this virtual world could be used for practically anything – work, play, concerts, cinema trips – or just hanging out.
Most people envision that you would have a 3D avatar – a representation of yourself – as you use it to interact with others.
But because it’s still just an idea, there’s no single agreed definition of the metaverse. [2]
This is where Facebook is headed.
Perhaps I should provide an example of one FB related possibility in the Metaverse.
Instead of using an app on your phone to view 2 dimensional flat FB pages like we do now, you will put on AR goggles that are plugged into your phone, and using an avatar, travel in virtual reality to visit the 3 dimensional home of the FB page. Like a room instead of a page, full of interesting 3D interactive displays rather than flat text and photos.
So you begin. In your view could be a fantasy street scene, with a theme of your choice, cartoonland, or maybe a futuristic city, there will be lots of choices, and you’ll probably have to pay extra for premium themes. Digital you, in the form of an avatar you create or buy, are inserted into this, to wander around and interact with others. You’ll notice the different buildings. To visit a FB page, you will enter a building, walk thru the lobby (full of eye-catching adverts no doubt) to the elevators, and enter an elevator. Instead of buttons to select a floor, there is a screen display with a menu of all the FB pages you follow and groups you belong to. You tap on your choice destination, the doors close, and off you go. You get off at your destination. Now you can walk in and look at all the updated 3D displays in that page’s home. You’ll see avatars in the room of other current visitors, and you’ll be able to directly interact with them. No need to scroll & chat when you can stroll & speak.
Sources, with conclusion by the Editor:
[1] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22735612/facebook-change-company-name-metaverse
[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58749529

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DigameXtra No. 2090 Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 2021

On October 20, 2021October 19, 2021 By Naythan

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Bandits in Canillas: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live at Posada La Plaza in La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida this coming Friday Oct 22 from 8.00pm – 11.00pm. To book your table call 952 553 254 or 609 167 127.
Covers from Bob Dylan to Herbie Hancock, Mamas and the Papas to Van Morrison, played on keyboards, mandolin, banjo, electric and acoustic guitars and saxophone.
Hope to see you there. Rod & Mitch- The Bandits

The Elton John Tribute is back!: Saturday 23OCT21, 9pm at La Scala Marbella. Apart from our A’ la Carte menu we also offer a three-course menu for €49 per person including a glass of Prosecco to welcome you! Reserve your table now, it’ll be sold out quickly!
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Revival Live Band: Sunday 24th October, we start at 4pm.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: 6 sturdy, solid & heavy hardwood chairs. Seats lift out for easier oil treatment. Has never blown away or overturned in our gale force winds. In need of some TLC.
Height 85cm Depth 49cm Width 59cm. €50 the lot.
Buyer collects. Viñuela campo, very easy track.
Please call Naomi: whatsapp: 636264969
Email: n wallbridge 7 @ g mail .com

For Sale: New JVC 32” LED-SMART HD TV WIFI. (Box supplied)
New, taken out of box and put onto the wall to test. NOT compliant with my newly installed Fibre Optic system which requires LG TV. Selling 150 euros ono.
Contact Kevin 634328089 or WhatsApp.
Canillas De Albaida. kevin.greensmith@gmail.com

For Sale: Karcher Pressure Washer complete with 25 metre extension reel. €50. Buyer collects, Donna, Nerja. suzanneDOTdonna@gmail.com

For Sale: Sony Complete Home Theatre System with remote control, fully functioning, with instruction manual. 70€ Carol, Nerja
carolellul18@gmail.com

For Sale, 3 items:
-Cutlery Set 15 euros
-Velbon Tripod including carrying case 15 euros
-Beuer Infrared Lamp 10 euros
Angela, Torrox Costa
WhatsApp 622 119 099
angiejrogersATgmailD0Tcom

For Sale: Car. Kia Rio. Great run around. Year 2004. 179.481 KM
ITV until 2-9-2022 Price € 950. Pieter, Comares
Tel. 619317211

For Sale: Orbegozo 16 litre dehumidifier. Perfect working condition, 45£. Torrox area. Call John 636160538

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COVID-19

Covid Andalucia- Andalusia’s rate drops to 29.8 points and adds 183 infections: {Translation, summary} Updated: 19/10/2021 14:00
-On Tuesday 19 October, Andalusia recorded a total of 183 cases of coronavirus infection in 24 hours, down from 289 on Monday (48 hours) and 232 a week ago, while there were seven deaths, six more than the previous day, but two fewer than seven days ago.
-Among the seven deaths, Seville has the most deaths, with three, while Cadiz, Cordoba, Jaen and Malaga have one each.
Andalusia has 18 hospitalised patients and four admitted to the ICU
-In addition the incidence in 14 days has fallen after three days up, and stands at 29.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 30.09 recorded on Monday. It is also lower than the figure recorded last Tuesday, which stood at 31.4.
-On this day, Malaga is the most infected with 51, followed by Seville with 42, Almeria with 23, Cadiz with 22, Cordoba with 15, Granada with 14, Huelva with nine and Jaen with seven positives.
-The region has recorded a rise of 18 hospitalised by Covid-19 compared to Monday to a total of 204, which represents a decrease of four in the inter-weekly comparison, while patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have also increased by four to 50, 19 less than those reported seven days ago.
-Malaga is the province with the most hospitalised patients with 68 and 12 in ICU, followed by Seville with 43 and ten in ICU, Almeria with 27 and eleven in ICU, Huelva with 17 and six in ICU, Granada with 15 and six in ICU, Cordoba with 12 and three in ICU, Jaen with 12 and none in ICU and Cadiz with ten and two in ICU.
Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/

SPAIN

The DGT will force you to have this engine immobilizing breathalyzer device in your car that costs 1,000 euros: {Translation} Updated: 18Oct21 12:28
-The measure will come into force on 6 July 2022.
-The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is working to reduce the number of victims and traffic accidents on Spain’s roads. In fact, its objective for the middle of the century is to reduce the number of fatalities to a minimum. To this end, from 2022 it will begin to require drivers to have this device.
-One of the main causes of car accidents is alcohol consumption. This is why it will be necessary to have a breathalyser. It will be compulsory from 6 July.
-The function of the device is to stop the car if the permitted alcohol level is exceeded (0.5 g/l in blood and 0.25 mg/l in aspirated air for frequent drivers and 0.3 g/l and 0.15 mg/l for professional and novice drivers).
-With the new law, which will come into force on the aforementioned date, the breathalyser will have to be fitted in vehicles used for passenger transport. However, the European Union is going further and is calling for this rule to be extended to private vehicles. However, the biggest problem is that the device currently costs around 1,000 euros. It will prevent the ignition from working until a passing sample is provided.
-The aim of this measure is to ensure that people who might test positive in a breathalyser test do not take the car. To this end, the DGT argues that during 2020, almost half of the fatalities in traffic accidents, 48.7%, exceeded the permitted alcohol level.
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/motor/2021/10/18/dgt-obligara-dispositivo-coche-cuesta-58483156.html

The average monthly electricity bill in Spanish homes is expected to rise to 100 euros in October: The Spanish Organisation of Consumers, OCU, has said if the electricity prices continue to increase the average household electricity bill for the month of October could rise to 100 euros. This would represent an increase of 14.4 per cent compared to the month of September, which reached an average of 87.40 euros.
Predictions from the consumer organisation show that the bill for an average household (4.6 kW of power and 292 kWh of monthly consumption) will rise by 14.4 per cent to 100 euros this month. This represents an increase of 12.6 euros over the already high September bills. Without the set of special measures applied by the Government, the cost of the average bill would have risen to 132.3 euros.
In view of the data, the OCU believes that the Government will not be able to fulfil its commitment that the annual bill this year will not exceed that of 2018, plus inflation. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/average-monthly-electricity-20211019114652-nt.html

Covid masks face 17% sales tax increase in Spain from January:
Spain’s national government has no immediate plans to lift the order forcing the mandatory wearing of face masks indoors, and outdoors if social distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained.
However, the price of surgical masks in Spain will likely rise in January when the royal decree by which the sales tax was reduced to 4% will end. Since 18 November, 2020, the IVA on these products was reduced from 21% to 4%. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/covid-masks-face-20211018123449-nt.html

Spain Tightens Entry Rules for Travellers From Finland & Several Regions of Czechia, Poland, Greece & Italy: Travellers from Finland will now be subject to additional entry rules when travelling to Spain since the country has been placed on the high-risk areas list.
Previously, only four regions of Finland were part of this list. However, since the Coronavirus situation has worsened, now the entire territory of Finland is considered highly affected.
According to the latest figures published by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the new classification of countries and regions started being effective yesterday, October 18, and will remain in force until October 24, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-tightens-entry-rules-for-travellers-from-finland-several-regions-of-czechia-poland-greece-italy/

Major Power Companies Deal a Blow to Green Energy- “Sorry, not interested”: Iberdrola and Endesa have not attended the auction to grant new licenses for a total 3,300 MW of renewable energy (mainly wind and photovoltaic) held today, both companies have informed Europa Press. The energy company has justified its non-attendance due to regulatory uncertainty, which has made them rethink their renewable investments in the country. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/iberdrola-and-endesa-do-not-attend-the-auction-of-3300-mw-of-renewables/

The Government advances in its plan to implement tolls on the highways and values the payment per kilometer: {Translation}
-Although pay-per-use is barely mentioned in the 2022 budget and is not included in the draft submitted to Brussels, the government is still working to introduce tolls on state highways and motorways. The government has decided to implement this measure in 2024 (and has informed the European Commission of this), but is still hesitating over the method it will use.
-Initially, the government took as a reference the ‘vignette’, a formula that is very widespread in the European Union and which consists of a sticker that is affixed to the car and allows drivers to circulate freely on toll roads. Normally the price of this sticker varies according to the type of vehicle and the period of time it is allowed to circulate on these roads.
-The European Parliament, however, agreed in the summer to push for a fairer system to replace the vignette. One of the options being considered is to pay per kilometre, although in principle this could mean a higher cost for users.
-The Spanish government is looking favourably on the latter system, according to the department headed by Raquel Sánchez, although nothing has yet been defined. As published in this newspaper, the government is studying a symbolic payment of around one cent per kilometre travelled.
-The Secretary General of Infrastructures, Sergio Vázquez, confirmed on Tuesday that network charging is inevitable, although he avoided talking about tolls. At an event organised by Cadena SER, Vázquez assured that the system to be implemented in 2024 will cost much less than the current tolls.
-The Secretary General of Infrastructures justified this system in order to sustain the Spanish high-capacity network (motorways and highways), which has a maintenance deficit of millions of euros. According to Seopan, the employers’ association of large construction companies and concessionaires, work valued at 8 billion euros is needed to maintain the network. Source, Spanish:
https://www.abc.es/economia/abci-gobierno-avanza-plan-para-implantar-peajes-autovias-y-valora-pago-kilometro-202110191423_noticia.html

ANDALUCIA

Andalucia first Spanish community to administer third Covid dose:
The Ministry of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucia will begin today, Monday, October 18, to administer the third dose of the Covid vaccine. Doses of Pfizer or Moderna will be given to those aged over 70 who are now six months on from receiving their second jab. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/18/andalucia-first-spanish-community-to-administer-third-covid-dose/

UK

U.K. faces calls for ‘Plan B’ as COVID-19 cases increase: Many scientists are now calling on the government to reimpose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates, already Europe’s highest, rise still further.
The U.K. recorded 49,156 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the largest number since mid-July. New infections averaged 43,000 a day over the past week, a 15% increase on the week before.
Full article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-uk-faces-calls-for-plan-b-as-covid-19-cases-increase/

EUROPE

Can I Travel From EU to UK If I Am Not Vaccinated?: According to a press release issued by the Department for Transport, since Monday, October 18, unvaccinated and unrecovered Europeans travelling to the UK can enter the country by presenting their test certificates in the digital or physical format of the EUDCC. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/can-i-travel-from-eu-to-uk-if-i-am-not-vaccinated/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Djokovic unsure over Australian Open involvement, won’t reveal vaccine status: World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and said he was unsure if he would defend his title at next year’s Australian Open.
The state of Victoria, where the Grand Slam event takes place in Melbourne, has introduced a vaccine mandate for professional athletes, although authorities have not yet clarified what the requirement will be for those coming from abroad.
“Things beings as they are, I still don’t know if I will go to Melbourne,” Djokovic told the online edition of Serbian daily Blic.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/djokovic-unsure-over-australian-open-involvement-wont-reveal-vaccine-status-2021-10-18/

OTHER

900-year-old Crusader sword discovered off coast of Israel: The sword, which was “encrusted with marine organisms,” is believed to be made of iron and measure approximately 3.3 feet (1 meter) long, with a hilt measuring an additional 1 foot (30 centimeters) in length, according to the IAA. Photo:Shlomi Katzin. Full article: https://www.livescience.com/barnacle-encrusted-crusader-sword-israel

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 2089 Tuesday, Oct. 19th, 2021

On October 19, 2021October 18, 2021 By Naythan

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The first THE ROB SAS BAND gig since February 2020 is this Friday Oct 22nd: At Louie Louie Live Estepona. There will be new faces as well as familiar faces in the band and we’ll be playing all the classics at the fabulous Louie Louie Live Estepona from around 22:30. Entry €8.
Av. Luis Braille. Edificio Puertosol. Puerto deportivo 29680 Estepona FB link

Halloween Celebration in Torre del Mar: Sunday, Oct 31st.
-The events start at 18:00 hours with the musical float that will make its way through different streets of our town.
-From 19:00 hours the parade will begin with several municipal theatre and dance groups, which will start in Calle del Mar Norte, Calle del Mar Sur, Calle Saladero, Calle Princesa and Avenida de Andalucía until it ends at Paseo de Larios. The entertainment will be provided by La Carpa Teatro, New Crew and Feel The Music.
-Finally, on the Paseo de Larios, the ‘Pasaje del Terror’ will take place from 20:00 in the evening, which promises great surprises until 1am. In addition, a themed photocall will be set up on Paseo de Larios to give those attending a souvenir.

Malaga is set to switch on its one-million-euro Christmas lights Friday, November, the 26th: Photo:SALVADOR SALAS. More info at https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/malaga-sets-date-20211018173451-nt.html

Full Moon is Wednesday, Oct. 20th
New Moon is Thursday, Nov. 4th. Source

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For Sale, 2 items:
-Desk (ex ikea cost 149 euros). In very good condition will accept 85 euros.
-Swivel chair (ex eroski cost 85 euros) will accept 25 euros.
ring dennis 657116294 (caleta)

For Sale: Pikolin guardaespaldas S-Grid single bed base.
90cm wide, wooden slats, metal frame and legs.
Includes two unused Sleepland mattress protectors,
35% cotton in original packaging. €30
Buyer to collect from Sayalonga – two minutes from
Village centre on concrete road.
Contact Jen or Mark, Sayalonga 655785617

Wanted: I’m looking for scooters. One for a 3 year old and one for a 11 year old. Contact Michele, Nerja
michele.bond@rocketmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Septic Tank Emptying: I am looking for companies in the Canillas De Albaida area who empty Septic tanks.
Please forward information to Kevin 634328089 or WhatsApp.
Email: kevin.greensmith@gmail.com

Pottery: Dear digamigos, Are there any potters out there?
I am looking for a kiln to buy or use every now and then. I am based in Nerja. Julia
Julia.horzinek@gmail.com

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COVID-19

Andalusia’s rate rises again to 30.09 points and adds 289 infections: {Translation} Updated: 18/10/2021, 12:04
-On Monday 18 October, Andalusia recorded a total of 289 cases of coronavirus infection in 48 hours, up from 276 on Saturday and 171 a week ago, while recording one death, six fewer than two days ago and the same number in the inter-weekly comparison.
-Aguirre pointed out that “this tells us that we are in a pandemic, with an incidence of 30.09 at a time when it is difficult to bring it down because we have the zero to twelve year age group without vaccination and there is the highest accumulated incidence”. But, he added, “the figures give us some cause for reassurance”.
-The 289 positives on Monday and Sunday come after 276 on Saturday, 297 on Friday, 179 on Thursday, 216 on Wednesday, 232 on Tuesday and 171 on the previous Monday and Sunday.
Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1002498/andalucia-vuelve-a-subir-su-tasa-hasta-3009-puntos-y-suma-289-contagios/

SPAIN

UK driving licence exchange in Spain: Negotiations continue between the UK and Spanish governments on this issue. At the moment residents with valid UK licences only have until October 31 to use them.
If you are one of the UK Nationals who successfully registered their intent to exchange their licence by 30 December 2020, as things stand, your UK licence will also become invalid for driving in Spain on 31 October, but you will still be eligible to exchange it for a Spanish one until 31 December 2021 without having to take a practical test. We recommend you arrange to get an appointment to do so as soon as possible. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/10/18/uk-driving-licence-exchange-in-spain/

UK

UK Calls on Its Citizens to Follow New Entry Rules When Travelling to EU/Schengen Countries: The British Embassy in Madrid, Spain, has urged people to carry a valid passport before leaving the country and make sure their passport is no more than ten years old and has at least three months left. Furthermore, the Embassy also warns passengers to be careful with their passport as applying and getting a new one could take a long time. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/uk-recalls-its-citizens-to-follow-new-entry-rules-when-travelling-to-eu-schengen-countries/

UK Covid cases up 20% in a week with 49,156 further infections recorded: It comes as Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated data has revealed the overall surge in cases means that one in 60 people in the England have had Covid over the past week. UK Covid cases have risen by 20% in the last week – with 49,156 further infections recorded. Last week a total of 40,224 were recorded. A further 45 deaths have also been recorded in the last 24 hours. It comes as the government warned of a “challenging” winter ahead in a statement this afternoon. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-uk-covid-cases-up-25241730

SPORTS

Golf News- Fitzpatrick becomes first Englishman to win the Andalucía Masters: He finished six below par ahead of both Soderberg and Lee. On Sunday Matt Fitzpatrick became the first Englishman to win the Andalucía Masters as he took advantage of world number one Jon Rahm’s early exit from the tournament. Fitzpatrick pulled off an orderly comeback to win at the Real Club Valderrama, where he finished with a score of 69, six below par, on his way to pick up the coveted oak tree trophy. Photo:Real Club Valderrama. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/fitzpatrick-becomes-first-20211018131342-nt.html

OTHER

Fakebook Intermittent Outage Sunday- Monday 17-18OCT21:
If you are having problems with Fakebook in the last 36hrs you are not alone. Downdetector.es is showing that FB users in Spain have been reporting blockages at 4 to 8 times the usual rate.
Source: https://downdetector.es/problemas/facebook/

Amazon accused of lying about its business practices to US Congress: Members of Congress have accused Amazon executives of misleading or lying to an antitrust committee about its business practices, following recent reports that the company uses third-party seller data to copy products and promotes those versions in search results. The representatives, all members of the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee, are considering whether to ask the Department of Justice to undertake a criminal investigation.
Bezos told the committee last year that the company doesn’t allow employees to use data from individual sellers to bolster its own product lines, though “couldn’t guarantee” that the company hasn’t misused such data.
An investigation published by Reuters last week suggested Amazon India “ran a systematic campaign” of copying other companies’ products and manipulating search results to promote them. The Markup also reported that Amazon places its own products above competitors’ goods in search results, including ones with higher customer ratings. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/amazon-accused-of-lying-about-its-business-practices-to-congress/ar-AAPFbay

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. 2088 Monday, Oct. 18th, 2021

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