DigameXtra No. 3056 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, July 25th, 2025

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* August- Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th (the 5th is a Torrox Local fiesta day, so like many other locals I am making it into a long bridge weekend), and Friday the 15th, a National holiday (Asunción de la Virgen). Posts scheduled for 4 & 5 August will be posted Wednesday, 6 August. Time your submissions appropriately. If you want something in the long weekend edition that will be online 1 – 5 August, submissions must be received by 6pm Thursday on 31 July. Capisce? Click image for full 2025 holiday calendar.

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XXXIII Festival Flamenco ‘Puerta de la Axarquía’ in Rincón de la Victoria: Sat, 26 July 10pm. FREE
At Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana.
The festival of singing, guitar and dance welcomes in this edition established artists from different Andalusian provinces.
The public will be able to enjoy the voice of Capullo de Jerez, Pedro Carmona (Video Link), Mari Carmen Lastre and Curro González.
Ramón Trujillo, Chaparro de Málaga, José Reina and José María Jiménez will be present on guitar.
Also performing, the clapping of José Rubichi and Jesús Flores and Antonio El Mole and Juan José. Fátima Navarro (on dance), Rubén Lara (on guitar), Luis de Mateo and Antonio Navarro (singing) and on clapping, Saray Navarro and Amara Navarro.
Info & map: https://www.turismoenrincon.es/eventos/xxxiii-festival-flamenco-axarquia/

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Torrox presents its XLIV edición del Festival Internacional de Coros y Danzas
(44th edition of the International Choir and Dance Festival):
Saturday, August 2, at 10pm, the municipality of Torrox will host this event in Plaza de la Almedina, one of the longest-running and most beloved cultural events on Torrox’s summer calendar. 700 seats will be available. This year, the festival will feature the Ballet Folklórico ‘Nuevas Raíces’ from Argentina, plus 2 other dance companies.

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Feria de Coín 2025: Fri – Fri, 8 to 15 August.
More than 15 artists!
– The Fairground attractions run daily, with Children’s Day on Wednesday, 13 August, and a Noise-Free Fair on Friday, 8 August.
– Friday, 8 August, a grand parade from Montesol to Alameda, including a proclamation reading by the Club Ciclista Coín and a pop concert by Ana Guerra at 11:00 p.m.
– Saturday, 9 August, Macarena Albarracín performs at 8:00 p.m., followed by Macarena de la Torre at 9:30 p.m. in Parque San Agustín; Alejados and DJs continue the night at Plaza Alameda.
– Sunday, 10 August features Las Nancys Rubias with Mario Vaquerizo and performances by Macarena Albarracín and Justo Gómez.
– Monday, 11 August, sees Javi Medina at 11:00 p.m., alongside others in Parque San Agustín.
– On 13 and 14 August, Los Caracoles and Omar González perform at the solidarity night for Tomate Huevo de Toro.
– The festival ends Friday, 15 August, with the famous Tomate Huevo de Toro auction where some of the world’s finest tomatoes in 2025 will be displayed, horticultural contests, a solemn mass at 8:00 p.m., and a procession honouring the Virgin of Fuensanta.
Info, map & programme: https://coin.es/en/evento/august-fair

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Triana’s 8th Perseids Night Trail: Tuesday, August 12
Registration is now open
A beautiful experience under the meteor shower
The route brings together around 200 people, covering a distance of 13 kilometres, departing at 7:30 p.m. and returning at 2:30 a.m. It will allow participants to contemplate this astronomical phenomenon from the incomparable setting of the Torre de la Atalaya, after passing by the Kalachakra Buddhist Stupa.
The registration fee is ten euros, of which six euros will go to the AFADAX association, which supports elderly people with Alzheimer’s, and four euros will go toward organizational expenses. There will also be a ‘kilometre 0 station’ for residents who want to collaborate with the association but do not want to walk the route. To register for the walk or the ‘0 Km station gathering’, phone 620 000 613, or send a message via WhatsApp on the Triana Corazón de la Axarquía Facebook page.

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The Spanish Governments, National & Regional, Are Full of Frauds- Officers On Both Sides Left & Right Present False Credentials: {Translation, summary & rewrite of 2 combined articles}
– The accusation of inflating curricula affects politicians across the Spanish political spectrum, often met with denial, partial excuses, and occasional apologies, but rarely with resignations. This week Noelia Núñez (conservative PP), a rising star under Isabel Díaz Ayuso, resigned after admitting to false academic claims across several official sites, apologising but acknowledging that was insufficient.
– Among early and prominent cases are Luis Roldán (Socialist PSOE), who fabricated multiple degrees; Cristina Cifuentes (conservative PP), who falsified master’s notes and resigned amid scandal; Pablo Casado (conservative PP), who completed his law degree under dubious circumstances, earned a master’s without attending or merit, and falsely claimed a Harvard postgraduate course; Carmen Montón (Socialist PSOE), who resigned after plagiarising her master’s thesis; Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla (conservative PP), whose CV mysteriously lost a business degree; Tomás Burgos (conservative PP), who claimed an unearned medical degree; and José Manuel Franco (Socialist PSOE), who falsely claimed a mathematics degree and teaching credentials.
– Additional Socialists with inflated qualifications include Pedro Sánchez, who inflated his credentials and concealed his doctorate thesis later documented to be partially plagiarised; Pilar Bernabé, who claimed two unearned licentiates; Cristina Narbona, who asserted doctorateness without qualification; Patxi López, who falsely claimed engineering; Pepe Blanco, who presented an incomplete law degree as finished; Elena Valenciano, who listed two unfinished degrees; Leire Pajín, who claimed unverified university representation; Alfonso Gil, who claimed an unearned law degree; Bernat Soria, who lied about academic posts; Carme Chacón, who misrepresented doctoral studies; Bibiana Aído, whose rapid completion of two degrees raised doubts; Óscar Puente, who misrepresented a political leadership course as a master’s; Isabel Ambrosio, who falsely claimed a teaching degree; Antonio Quintana, who claimed topography qualifications without proper degrees; José Montilla, who faked law and economics degrees; Ximo Puig, who claimed an uncompleted journalism degree; and Mamen Sánchez, who asserted a nonexistent tourism diploma.
– Luis Roldán (Socialist PSOE) never completed secondary education yet fabricated engineering and economic qualifications. Ana Belén Fernández Casero (Socialist PSOE) falsely claimed a diploma in Labour Relations.
– Only Montón and Cifuentes resigned over their cases; most others retained their positions despite exposure. Sociologist Sergio García Magariño attributes this phenomenon to a culture where image and social media recognition eclipse truth, fueled by expanding formal education that dilutes degree value.
– Unlike other countries, where plagiarising politicians resign, such academic inflation in Spain faces comparatively little social sanction, reflecting a broader societal tolerance for falsified political curricula.
Refs: https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/noelia-nunez-ultima-exdirigente-pp-suma-interminable-lista-politicos-inflaron-curriculums_1_12485804.html & https://okdiario.com/espana/estos-son-20-socialistas-mintieron-curriculum-no-han-dimitido-como-noelia-nunez-15159527

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Tourism Troubles- Spain Is Just Too Darn Expensive These Days- Vox calls on the Gov’t to do something with tourism because summering in Spain now costs as much as going to the Caribbean: {Translation, summary, last paragraph from other source}
– Vox (conservative right) has criticised the high cost of an average holiday in Spain, claiming it is now comparable to staying in five-star hotels in the Caribbean or Morocco {…where locals often speak English AND French, rather than forcing tourists to struggle with one of the many Spanish dialects favoured by locals along Spain’s coasts}.
– The party is urging the Government to grant fiscal relief and intensify promotion to revive domestic tourism and local commerce, both affected by inflation and recent economic policies. Many Spaniards are unable to afford rising accommodation costs, which forces them to shorten holidays or travel abroad. Vox further warns that this decline in national tourism undermines the sense of national belonging and limits citizens’ access to leisure, culture, and the nation’s own natural heritage.
– Vox highlights that local commerce, responsible for 5% of GDP, has lost 120,000 jobs since 2016, with nearly 9,000 businesses closing each year, attributing this erosion to tax increases and regulatory burdens. The party proposes a national tourism plan including:
*Fiscal incentives to establishments offering discounts to Spaniards, especially young people and large families.
*Enhanced promotion of Spain’s cultural, natural, and gastronomic richness.
*Social tourism programmes for the over-sixties.
*Support for local commerce, encouragement for consumption of national products, regulatory simplification, and local product and festival promotion to revive regional economies.
~Impact of Delayed EU Recovery Funds~
– Compounding these difficulties, tourism’s recovery is being held back in part because only about 32% of EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funds have been distributed halfway through the allotted period, leaving nearly 70% undisbursed. This significant underutilisation of funds has limited the capacity of many sectors, including tourism, to fully rebound from recent crises. Delays make it harder to implement vital projects and investments intended to support and modernise tourism infrastructure and services, further weakening the sector’s growth and competitiveness.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-vox-pide-gobierno-hacer-algo-turismo-porque-veranear-espana-ya-cuesta-mismo-irse-caribe-20250724173733.html
Last paragraph and image: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Statistics_related_to_the_Recovery_and_Resilience_Facility

ANDALUCÍA

Health Crisis- Doctors do not want to work in Andalucia after completing their residencies here- The SAS only covers 22% of permanent positions for MIRs in Andalucia.: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalucian Health Service (SAS) has filled only 181 out of 837 extraordinary posts offered to newly specialised Medical Interns (MIR), representing merely 22 per cent of available positions. According to official figures from the Andalucian Health Ministry, 90 places were filled by area specialists, 84 by family medicine doctors, and just seven by paediatricians.
– Authorities acknowledge a persistent reluctance among residents to accept posts in certain locations, describing it as a social trend that also affects other professions and requires comprehensive institutional collaboration. Despite government efforts to stabilise employment and expand healthcare staff, most vacancies remain unfilled. Some sources suggest the low wages with a disproportionately high cost-of-living in Andalucia are not competitive; they can work elsewhere in more modern facilities with far better management, at a higher wage, with a similar or even lower cost-of-living.
– Coverage varies widely by specialty, with full occupancy in nine specialties such as clinical analysis and neurophysiology, but over three quarters of posts remain vacant overall. Family medicine coverage differs regionally, with some areas, like southern Seville, reaching 86%. The selection process to offer graduates local positions was based on weighted evaluations and MIR exam scores.
– SAS remains cautiously optimistic about final retention, noting 2024’s initial retention rate exceeded 70%, although some were lost thereafter. The difficulty in filling positions, especially in rural areas, is a structural issue influenced by work conditions and professional prospects they claim. They must now deal with the fact that Andalucia is failing in its strategic planning to ensure adequate healthcare throughout Andalusia. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sas-cubre-22-plazas-estables_0_2004435239.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Weather in Malaga this weekend: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga began the week under a yellow warning due to high temperatures and the terral wind. A Dana low pressure system moving across north western Spain has brought rain to eastern Andalusia, with showers forecast in Málaga’s inland areas on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, though nothing significant region-wide.
– Coastal high temps will hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with minima above 20, while inland areas like Antequera and Ronda will have maxima near 33 degrees. Rain chances will increase on Friday but remain limited and mainly affect mountainous zones. By the weekend, stable weather and typical temperatures will return, with coastal maxima around 28 to 29 degrees, and inland temperatures rising from Sunday, reaching 36 degrees in Antequera and 34 in Ronda, these are expected to persist into Monday. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/terral-prevision-chubascos-cambio-tiempo-malaga_0_2004441723.html

MALAGA CITY

Final of the 11th Costa del Sol Skewer Competition will be held on August 2: {Translation, summary}
– The final of the 11th Costa del Sol Espetos Competition will be held on August 2 at Costa Lago beach in Torremolinos (Malaga), where this year’s best espetero will be chosen.
– 14 municipalities of the Eastern and Western Costa del Sol participated, including Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Estepona, Manilva, Casares, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Algarrobo, Torrox, and Nerja.
– The 12 finalists will compete on August 2 for the title of best espetero of 2025 and a prize of €1,000. In addition, the jury will award a second and third prize of €500 and €300, respectively. Each contestant will cook two pieces: one skewer of sardines and another of a fish of their choice. To choose the winners, the jury will take into account criteria such as working time, the evenness of the fish cooking, texture, flavor, saltiness, and presentation.
– The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. The contest will start at 7:15 p.m., and at 9:00 p.m., there will be a popular espetada (skewered fish) for all attendees. The awards ceremony will take place at 10:00 p.m., and from 10:30 p.m. until dawn, there will be musical performances by Los Papitos and DJ Toulalan. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-final-xi-concurso-espetos-costa-sol-malaga-celebrara-agosto-impulso-diputacion-20250724175237.html

TORROX

Torrox gets set for a new edition of its iconic 3×3 basketball tournament: {Translation, summary}
– To be held at the Ferrara Sports Area on Saturday, August 2, starting at 5:30 p.m.
– The tournament will feature eight courts set up in the Ferrara Sports Area. Registration is now open and can be done through the Deportes Torrox website (under the Activities Calendar section). To enter your team in the tournament the price is €4 if you register in advance, to register on the day of the tournament is €5. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1912366/torrox-calienta-motores-para-una-nueva-edicion-de-su-emblematico-torneo-3×3-de-baloncesto/

NERJA

The Museum of Nerja is debuting a new visiting exhibition with photographs of Sophia Loren, Ava Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor: {Translation, summary}
– The Museo de Nerja presents a new visiting exhibition, “The Looks of Cinema” (“Miradas de Cine”), composed by 80 photos with actors and directors photographed by Italian photographer Angelo Frontoni. The nearly one hundred works that belong to the private collection of the Spanish artist Enrique del Pozo.
– The opening will take place on Wednesday 23 July at 20:00 hours in the living Room Ana Maria Marquez of the building. The exhibition can be visited for free from this Wednesday until Sunday, September 14.
– “The Looks of Cinema” collects the best-known faces of the century international of the twentieth century, with portraits Sophia Loren, Marlene Dietrich, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ava Gardner, Ingrid Bergman, Luchino Visconti, Ursula Andress, Brigitte Bardot or Elizabeth Taylor. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/museo-nerja-estrena-nueva-exposicion-temporal-fotografias_0_2004432136.html

USA

Trump signs executive order forcing homeless off America’s streets:
– President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on states and cities to end “endemic vagrancy” — and rehouse homeless people including drug addicts and those suffering from mental problems in “treatment centers.”
– The order redirects federal funding to prioritize “shifting homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment through the appropriate use of civil commitment.”
– “The overwhelming majority of these individuals are addicted to drugs, have a mental health disorder, or both,” the document says. On average, more than 274,000 people were sleeping on the streets each night last year under then-President Joe Biden it claims.
– It was not immediately clear how much funding would be steered toward the new initiative, or whether there would be a parallel effort to reopen long-shuttered institutions as a public safety strategy. The order identifies “assisted outpatient treatment” as an option in addition to “institutional treatment.” States and municipalities that already crackdown on open illicit drug use and urban camping, loitering or squatting, and tracking sex offenders, will be prioritized for grants. “President Trump is delivering on his commitment to Make America Safe Again and end homelessness across America,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.
– The Supreme Court ruled last year in a 6-3 decision that localities have a right to impose fines on homeless people who camp without permission on public property. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/us-news/trump-to-sign-executive-order-forcing-homeless-off-americas-streets/

HEALTH

Andalusia already has cases of Covid with the new variant- no greater severity: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service has identified cases of a new Covid 19 variant, XFG, in Andalusia. While this variant shows a selective advantage against prior immunity, its mutations are not associated with increased clinical severity. Despite a recent rise in Covid incidence in both primary care and hospitals, current figures remain low compared to the previous year’s epidemic wave.
– The XFG variant, a BA.2.75 plus JN.1 recombination, shares a similar mutational profile with other circulating lineages. In mid July 2025, Andalusia’s Covid rate was 25.2 cases per 100,000, displaying an endemic pattern without an epidemic surge. The World Health Organisation recently highlighted a global increase in Covid 19 cases due to a new variant, now under surveillance, but considers the public health risk to be low. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1912430/andalucia-ya-registra-casos-de-covid-con-la-nueva-variante-sin-mayor-gravedad/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Malaga’s Davidovich defeats Munar and advances to the round of 16 at the DC Open: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish tennis player Alejandro Davidovich defeated his compatriot Jaume Munar 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday at the DC Open and qualified for the round of 16, where he will face American Learner Tien. Davidovich, ranked 26th in the ATP, needed only one hour and 27 minutes to defeat Munar, ranked 50th in the world. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1912405/davidovich-se-impone-a-munar-y-avanza-a-octavos-en-el-dc-open/

OBITUARIES

Editor’s Note: As of this writing, YouTube has been broken all evening. So I cannot embed the videos for the next two articles. I have provided DailyMotion links that are working, but those cannot be embedded into the issue. Click the Video Link to view.

Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for ‘Feels So Good,’ dies at 84:
– Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione, who achieved international success in 1977 with his jazz-flavored single “Feels So Good” and later became a voice actor on the animated TV comedy “King of the Hill,” has died. He was 84. Mangione died at his home in Rochester, New York, on Tuesday in his sleep, said his attorney, Peter S. Matorin of Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP. The musician had been retired since 2015.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/chuck-mangione-dies-a795d6fbc77cab5c8e85124dc3dffd1d & Video Link

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Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71:
– Hulk Hogan, the moustachioed, headscarf-wearing, bicep-busting icon of professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and stretched his cultural influence far beyond the ring, died Thursday in Florida at age 71. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics in Clearwater arrived at his home to answer a morning call about a cardiac arrest, police said.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/hulk-hogan-obit-wrestling-professional-wwe-fame-cc767794b616e155079b9f374c769ad0 & Video Link

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CHURCHES & WORSHIP

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

New Life Church:
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Directions: Click Here
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DigameXtra No. 3055 Thursday, July 24th, 2025

On July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Starlite Occident Marbella- Upcoming Major Concerts, tickets still available:
– IL Divo: Friday, July 25th, internationally recognized and award-winning pop-opera group.
– The Beach Boys: Monday, July 28th
– Santana: Sunday, August 3
– Gipsy Kings: Monday, August 4th
– Tom Jones: Tuesday, August 5th
Info & tix: https://starlitefestival.com/en/home/ & Santana Video Link

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Verano en los Cangrejos de Nerja
(Summer at the Crabs in Cangrejos Plaza, Nerja):
All performances are at Plaza de los Cangrejos, and will begin at 10 p.m., except for the children’s festivals on Sundays, which will start at 9 p.m.

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Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana- Torre del Mar: 22-27 July
Programming outstanding Fair of Santiago and Santa Ana 2025
– Thursday, July 24
09:00 h. Diana Flower and Painting Competition, Francisco Hernández.
09:30 h. Exhibition of Gastronomy of the Axarquia with a traditional breakfast.
13:30 h: Opening of the Fair with a parade from the Paseo de Larios to the tent of the Boardwalk.
16:00 h: Opening of the Fair Youth.
23:00 h: Performance of Javi Medina in the booth official.
– Friday, July 25
Fair Day with performances of Hakuna Matata and the fanfare “And who we are”.
23:00 h: Concert of Nyno Vargas in the booth official.
– Saturday 26 July
Noon: Holy Mass in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.
18:30 h: Procession maritime-terrestrial.
00:00 h. Concert of Carlos Baute in the booth official.
– Sunday 27 July
Traditional dinner for the elderly.
23:00 h: Concert of Falete.
– In addition, from 24 to 27 July, Photo Contest to capture the most memorable moments of the show.

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Feria de Benamargosa 2025: Fri – Sun, 1-3 August:
– Friday, 1 August
12:00 – Traditional ringing of bells begins.
12:00 to 14:30 – ACAE Hospital Clowns show for children.
22:00 – Inauguration of Feria lights and Official Caseta; Orquesta Metrópolis performance.
23:00 – Dance group Azahar performance. After Azahar – Trophy presentation.
00:30 (Saturday early morning) – Selection of Misses, Mister, and Veteran Couple of the fair.
01:00 – Concert by Malamanera. After Malamanera – Continuation with Orquesta Metrópolis.
03:00 – DJ set by Dj. Pastore.
– Saturday, 2 August
16:00 to 20:00 – Water slide (with ring) and bouncy castle on Blas Infante street.
21:30 – Musical session with Orquesta Metrópolis.
01:00 (Sunday early morning) – Performances by Rasel and Dj. Monchi.
03:00 – DJ set by Dj. Baste (“Festivaleando en Benamargosa” atmosphere).
– Sunday, 3 August
12:30 – Day Fair begins with horseback rides.
13:00 – Animation by Nicolás Quintana and CONTRAMISMO.
17:00 to 20:00 – Children’s area at “the little stairs”.
20:15 – Traditional ribbon race on horseback in the river of Benamargosa.
21:30 – Orquesta Metrópolis returns to Official Caseta.
22:30 – Performance by singer Julia Garrido.
00:00 (Monday early morning) – Concert by OBK.
01:30 – Festival ends with fireworks display. After fireworks music continues at Official Caseta into the early hours.

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Antonio Beltran Quartet at Jazz at Sidds in Competa, Saturday August 2nd: Antonio Beltran Quartet featuring Juan Maria Villa on keyboards. Supported by Cool & the Cat & Pamela.
Live at Siddhartha on the Rock, Competa, music starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets €30 to include dinner and the concert, tickets direct from Siddhartha, call 952516748 or 628177424 or email: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com

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XLII Noche Flamenca de Canillas de Aceituno 2025:
– Thursday, August 7, 2025
10:00 AM: Ringing of bells and fireworks announce the start of the Fair
Evening: XLII Flamenco Night with:
Dance groups ‘Aires de la Maroma’ (dir. Antonio Guerra)
Performances by Luis Perdiguero and Ana Peña
Flamenco troupe of Antonio de Verónica
– Friday, August 8, 2025
11:00 AM: Purchase of flowers for the offering to the Virgin and perpetual mayor of Canillas
7:00 PM: Floral offering
8:00 PM: Mass and procession of the Holy Virgin of the Head
10:30 PM: Dance begins with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:30 PM: Performance by Fran James (Constitution Plaza)
1:00 AM: Performance by La Llave
2:00 AM: Star performance by Hugo Salazar
3:30 AM: DJ BlackMamba
– Saturday, August 9, 2025
2:00 PM: Day Fair begins with meat tasting and music by Leo (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
7:00 PM: Traditional games (ribbon race, sack race, egg race, etc.)
10:00 PM: Dance with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:00 PM: Beauty contest of the 2025 Fair
12:00 AM (midnight): Performance by David DeMaría
2:00 AM: Performance by DJ Óscar Fuego
4:30 AM: Performance by Antonio Hierro DJ
– Sunday, August 10, 2025
2:00 PM: Day Fair with paella and beer, music by Leo (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
8:00 PM: Holy Mass and procession of the Virgin of the Head
10:00 PM: Dance with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:00 PM: Concert of Ana de Caro
12:30 AM: Performance by Lady Rock
4:00 AM: Performance by Antonio Hierro DJ
6:00 AM: Grand fireworks finale
– Monday, August 11, 2025
Children’s Day: free fair attractions for kids Water Party at municipal pool with splashes, games, and fun.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/david-de-maria-hugo-salazar-la-llave-y-ana-de-caro-actuaciones-destacadas-de-la-feria-de-canillas-de-aceituno/

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43 Festival Folclórico Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga 2025
(43rd Vélez-Málaga Folk Festival 2025):
Friday, August 8 at 9:30 p.m. Plaza de la Constitución
Parade at 9 pm from Canalejas Street to the Plaza de la Constitución
Participants: Raíces Huertanas Folk Group (Peña El Pimiento, Murcia); Choirs and Dances of Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real); Choirs and Dances of Vélez-Málaga
Free admission until full capacity is reached.

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Vélez-Málaga’s XLVIII Festival Flamenco “Juan Breva” 2025: Constitution Square. Sat, 16 Aug at 9:30 p.m.
Arcángel with the show “Abecedario flamenco” (Flamenco Alphabet)
Free admission until full capacity is reached.

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Fairs and festivals in the towns of Malaga in August:
– Feria de Algarrobo, 31 July to 3 August
– Feria de Casabermeja, 31 July to 3 August
– Feria de August de Alcaucín, 1 to 3 August.
– Feria de Benamargosa, 1 to 3 August.
– Feria de Canillas de Albaida, 1 to 3 August
– Feria de August de Manilva, 6 to 10 August.
– Feria de Alameda, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria del Emigrante de Villanueva del Rosario, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria Villanueva de la Concepción, 15 August.
– Feria de Chilches, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria de El Morche (Torrox), 13 to 17 August.
– Real Feria de Pizarra,14 to 18 August.
– Feria y Fiestas de Benahavís, 14 to 17 August.
– Feria de Málaga, 16 to 23 August
– Real Feria de August de Antequera, 20 to 24 August
– Feria de Guaro, 28 to 31 August
Source, with more details, in Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/ferias-fiestas-pueblos-malaga-agosto_0_2004431298.html

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SPAIN

Today’s political scandal sees Deputy Secretary for Mobilization and Digital Strategy of the PP resign in disgrace: {Translation, summary}
– Noelia Núñez, former Deputy Secretary for Mobilisation and Digital Strategy of Spain’s Popular Party, resigned from all her positions after it was uncovered that she had fraudulently claimed university degrees she had not completed, thereby misrepresenting her qualifications to obtain political roles.
– Despite holding offices in Fuenlabrada Town Hall, the Madrid Assembly, and the national Congress, Núñez lacked the academic credentials she professed on official platforms. She admitted to supplying false information but asserted her political duties had prevented her from completing her studies, although she intended to resume them in future. {How is that any kind of excuse? She claimed false credentials to get these jobs, she can’t then claim she is still pursuing degrees she already claimed to possess. I guess she didn’t progress far enough in her incomplete studies program to attend any “critical thinking, logic or ethics” classes. -Ed.}
– The Socialist Party, spearheaded by Minister Óscar Puente, demanded her resignation, condemning her deception as a deliberate breach of trust. The issue sparked intense political fallout, with Popular Party leader Feijóo accepting her resignation as a responsible measure, while criticising the Socialist Party for tolerating graver misconduct. This scandal underscores the paramount importance of integrity and transparency in public office, especially regarding credentials required for employment.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/noelia-nunez-admite-haber-acabado-estudios-nunca-20250723112845-ntrc.html

USA

Trump says Obama ‘guilty’ of ‘treason’ for ordering 2016 Russia investigation- ‘Time to go after people’:
– President Trump called for criminal charges Tuesday against Barack Obama for allegedly ordering an assessment that Russia meddled to help Trump with the 2016 election.
– “If you look at those papers, they have them stone cold, and it was President Obama… the leader of the gang was President Obama, Barack Hussein Obama. Have you heard of him?” This Trump said referring to a document declassified last week indicating that Obama, now 63, ordered an intelligence report damaging to Trump after his surprise election win. “It’s criminal at the highest level. It would be President Obama, he started it. And [Joe] Biden was there with him, and [then-FBI Director James] Comey was there, and [then-Director of National Intelligence] James] Clapper — the whole group was there, and [then-CIA Director John] Brennan.”
– Trump added: “He’s guilty…This was treason…they tried to steal the election. They tried to obfuscate the election.”
– Current DNI Tulsi Gabbard sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi Friday raising the possibility the 44th president broke the law by undermining Trump’s victory in 2016. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/22/us-news/trump-says-obama-guilty-of-treason-for-ordering-2016-russia-investigation-they-tried-to-steal-the-election/

WORLD

Japan Moving to the Right- Sanseito, the new pro-sovereignty and anti-globalization party that has burst onto the scene in the Japanese Parliament and left the government without a majority: {Translation, summary}
– On Sunday, Japan’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped as the Sanseito party, a young sovereigntist group opposing globalism, increased its Upper House parliamentary seats sevenfold, denying the ruling coalition its majority. Led by Sohei Kamiya, a former supermarket manager turned social media figure, the party champions “Japan first,” economic patriotism, strict immigration controls, and constitutional reform to revive Japan’s identity, rejecting post-World War II imposed provisions.
– Sanseito also opposes same-sex marriage, gender ideology, and foreign values, advocating education that fosters independent thought and national pride. In addition to its political platform, Sanseito has attracted considerable support from certain female demographics, drawn by the party’s advocacy for healthy, pesticide-free diets and its connection to rural traditions, reflecting broader public concerns about health and cultural roots amid rapid social change.
– The governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, together won only 47 of 125 seats, losing control of both parliamentary chambers, and leaving Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba weakened but not yet resigned. Sanseito is now the third largest opposition force, aiming to steer Japan back to what it sees as its rightful course. Source, Spanish: https://gaceta.es/mundo/sanseito-el-nuevo-partido-soberanista-y-antiglobalista-que-ha-irrumpido-en-el-parlamento-japones-y-ha-dejado-al-gobierno-sin-mayoria-20250723-0200/

HEALTH

Weight regain observed in patients after ending obesity drug treatment:
– Patients prescribed drugs to help them lose weight may experience a rebound in weight gain after halting their prescription, finds a meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine. The study, which analyses data for patients receiving weight loss drugs across 11 randomised trials, suggests that while the amount of weight regain varies depending on the specific drug, there is a broad trend in associated weight regain after the course of medication concluded.
– Their analysis found that AOMs (anti-obesity medications) were associated with significant weight loss while being used, followed by weight regain starting eight weeks after AOM discontinuation, with weight regain then continuing for an average of 20 weeks before plateauing. Weight regain varied with follow-up, with study participants experiencing significant periods of weight regain at eight, 12, and 20 weeks after AOM discontinuation. The amount of weight regained depended on several factors, including the type of medication taken by participants and the consistency of their lifestyle change. For example, participants who completed a 36-week treatment of tirzepatide, a commercially available GLP-1 RA, regained almost half the weight previously lost after switching to a placebo.
– They also note that weight regain has been reported with other weight loss methods, such as gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty. Full article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250722/Weight-regain-observed-in-patients-after-ending-obesity-drug-treatment.aspx

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say:
– Amazon is acquiring Bee, a startup that puts AI on your wrist. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo says on LinkedIn that the company is joining Amazon to help “bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers.”
– Bee makes a $49.99 Fitbit-like device that listens in on your conversations while using AI to transcribe everything that you and the people around you say, allowing it to generate personalized summaries of your days, reminders, and suggestions from within the Bee app. You can also give the device permission to access your emails, contacts, location, reminders, photos, and calendar events to help inform its AI-generated insights, as well as create a searchable history of your activities.
– {So now users of this device will get Amazon pushing items on them that were mentioned in any conversation. In addition, Amazon’s data bases get hacked and leaked on a regular basis, so all this data may as well be public knowledge. This is the end of any last remaining privacy you once thought you had, as well as the death of confidentiality. Paired with some “smart-glasses” you will soon become nothing but an open-source data input collector for AI. AI already stole all the data from the Internet, now it is coming for your very lives. AI does not need arms, legs or eyes to conquer the world when it has you doing its work, and you’ll even pay for that “privilege”. The Devil doesn’t need a Hell, we are building one for him right here. -Ed.}
Full article: https://www.theverge.com/news/711621/amazon-bee-ai-wearable-acquisition

SPACE

Something strange is orbiting Neptune, and it’s not a moon:
– Way out past Neptune, astronomers have spotted a rare space traveler, a trans-Neptunian object named 2020 VN40. Using the LiDO survey, led by the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard\Smithsonian, the team discovered that this icy wanderer isn’t just drifting, it’s moving in sync with Neptune, completing one orbit around the Sun for every ten Neptune makes.
– 2020 VN40 is far away. On average, it’s about 140 times farther from the Sun than Earth, and it travels on a steeply tilted path through the solar system. What makes it truly intriguing is how it dances with Neptune. Most objects that orbit in sync with Neptune tend to keep their distance; they swing closest to the Sun when Neptune is on the opposite side. But 2020 VN40 breaks the pattern. From a top-down view of the solar system, it looks like it comes closest to the Sun right when Neptune does, too.
– But here’s the twist: they only appear close. In reality, the 2020 VN40 is far below the solar system’s central plane, akin to a cosmic sneak attack from the depths. No other known object with this kind of orbital rhythm behaves this way, even when you flatten the solar system into a map. Full article: https://www.techexplorist.com/something-strange-orbiting-neptune-moon/100345/

PETS

The fine of the DGT of up to 200,000 euros for failure to properly transport your dog in the car: {Translation, summary}
– In Spain, it is common, though hazardous and unlawful, to transport dogs in vehicles without proper restraint, often with their heads out the window. Despite appearances of joy, such conduct poses significant dangers and is prohibited under Traffic Laws and the Animal Welfare Act.
– Authorities demand that pets travel securely, employing suitable restraint devices like double-anchored harnesses, approved barriers, or carriers, to safeguard both animals and passengers. Attempts to introduce ‘animal seats’ were rejected due to concerns over their ineffectiveness in crash scenarios. Drivers must ensure pets do not interfere with vehicle control, failure of which incurs fines from 80 to 200 euros.
– More severe penalties arise from breaches of the Animal Welfare Law, which sanctions range from 500 to 200,000 euros depending on the harm caused. The gravest offence involves leaving an animal confined in a vehicle, risking death from heatstroke, attracting the maximum fines. Compliance protects both pets and people alike during journeys. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/motor/movilidad/multa-dgt-200-000-euros-llevar-perro-coche-5732543/

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– Broad daylight supermarket car park shooting in Estepona. Some 27 shots were fired!
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/estepona-manilva/shooting-estepona-shots-and-bullet-that-almost-20250722081221-nt.html
– Why are these pretty oleander shrubs so common on motorways and dual carriageways in Spain?
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/oleanders-the-plant-that-almost-driver-knows-20250722081108-nt.html
– Average mortgage in Malaga is close to 210,000 euros and it’s the third largest in Spain, only behind Balearic Islands and Madrid
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-average-mortgage-malaga-around-210000-euros-20250721081459-nt.html
– What are the rules for foraging for mushrooms in the mountains and forests of Malaga province this year?
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/these-are-the-rules-this-year-for-20250721081454-nt.html
– Want to get married in Malaga Cathedral? This is how to go about it
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Feria de Almáchar 2025: 25th to the 27th of July
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– Friday the 25th of July at 9am the traditional ringing of bells and the firing of rockets to announce the festival. From 5pm until 8.30pm there shall be a Children’s Day Fair, featuring free mattresses and inflatable amusements for water play. The ‘afternoon for the elders’ shall be devoted to sport, with the final of the petanque tournament and the ribbon race on horseback, organised by the Friends of the Horse Association. At 10pm, the illumination of the fairground, during which the Metropolis Orchestra shall perform (also on Saturday and Sunday). At 1am, the Málaga pop group Sótano Sur shall play.
– Saturday at 1pm, the Day Fair shall begin with the opening of refreshment bars. At 4pm, Pilar Blanco shall give a Zumba masterclass for all ages. At 4.45pm, the flamenco and rumba group ‘Aire Flamenco’ shall perform. At 6.15pm there shall be a Foam Party alongside music by DJ Fernán at the ‘Youth Party’. The Day Fair shall conclude at 8pm. At night, from 11.30pm, the Metropolis Orchestra shall play, and at 1am, the band Los Morochos shall perform.
– Sunday the 27th at the Day Fair there shall be a paella tasting, and the Almáchar Folkloric Choir Luz de Luna shall perform at 4pm. Afterwards, the ballet groups Alegría, Revuelo, Alboroto, and the Pastora Group from Málaga, all directed by María Santiago, shall take the stage. Mayka Romero shall perform at 5.30pm. At 7pm, Mass in honour of the patroness, the Virgin of Amparo, shall be held, and at 8pm, the procession shall proceed, accompanied by the Nuestra Señora del Rosario Music Band from El Borge. At midnight, in the official marquee, Rosario Mohedano shall give a performance, followed by music from the Metropolis Orchestra.

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Feria de El Morche 2025: 5 Days, Wed-Sun, 13-17 August
– “The fair has even more bands playing in the official tent this year, so there will be dancing until dawn. This is the first year that there will be five stellar performances from Wednesday to Sunday,“ said the mayor, who added that as a new feature, ”we have customized some nautical lights for El Morche’s seafaring past, and I invite everyone to come to this fair.”
– The fair will feature great free musical performances. On Thursday, August 14, María Peláe will perform; on Friday, August 15, Decai; on Saturday, August 16, Joana Jiménez; and on Sunday, August 17, Seguridad Social. In addition, on Wednesday, August 13, the first Reggaeton Dawn will take place with the group ‘Con Más Flow’.
Furthermore, every night there will be dance music with the D’Vértigo Orchestra, Infinity Show Orchestra, and José A. Cortés, keeping the party going until dawn.
Full article, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-morche-se-prepara-para-vivir-su-gran-feria-con-maria-pelae-decai-joana-jimenez-y-seguridad-social/

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SPAIN

Most vegetarians in Spain are women, have careers, and live alone: {Translation, first 4 paragraphs}
– A study conducted by the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona—August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (Idibaps) and the Barcelona Esquerra Primary Health Care Consortium (Capsbe) hath revealed that the majority of vegetarians in Spain are young women with university education and who do not share their household with another person.
– Drawing upon data from more than 22,000 individuals, it reveals that 0.56 per cent of the adult population in Spain is vegetarian, adhering to a diet notably healthier than persons of similar sociodemographic profile who are not vegetarians, reports Idibaps in a statement this Monday.
– Published in ‘Public Health Nutrition,’ the study shows that the regions with the highest prevalence of vegetarians are Catalonia, the Valencian Community, the Basque Country, Navarre, and the Canary Islands, with up to twelve point two vegetarians per thousand inhabitants, compared to southern Spain with fewer than two per thousand.
– The profile of those who affirm never to consume meat nor animal-derived products presents a “very characteristic” pattern: sixty-nine per cent are women, forty-two per cent possess university education, and seventy-one per cent live alone. These findings concur with trends observed in other European countries, where vegetarian diets are likewise more common among young women with a high level of education. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1911774/la-mayoria-de-vegetarianos-en-espana-son-mujeres-con-carrera-y-viven-solas/

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The PP speaks of a “total defeat” for the government after the anti-blackout decree was defeated in a watered-down plenary session: {Translation, summary}
– The Popular Party regards the Government’s defeat on Tuesday’s with the rejection of the anti-blackout decree law as a complete political failure. Though the Government passed other votes, the crucial decree to reinforce the electrical system was struck down by the opposition and dissenting partners, signalling cracks in governmental support on a subject of universal interest. The PP criticised the decree as inadequate and refused to “rescue” Prime Minister Sánchez, highlighting other failures such as stalled debates on work hours reduction, and judicial reform as well.
– They contend Sánchez lacks the parliamentary backing to govern and call for immediate elections, citing corruption scandals and judicial inquiries involving top PSOE figures and related officials. This parliamentary setback, the PP states, marks the end of the Government’s grace period and a crisis of legitimacy requiring urgent resolution. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-pp-habla-derrota-total-gobierno-caer-decreto-antiapagones-descafeinado-pleno-escoba-20250722211126.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Temperatures rise again in Malaga this Wednesday: {Translation}
– On the coast, temperatures shall surpass 30 degrees, and in parts of the interior, they shall reach 36. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has forecast intervals of low cloud along the coast, with westerly winds prevailing across the inland areas.
– On Monday, the province recorded the highest temperature in the country: 39.1 degrees in Álora. Other localities in Málaga were not far behind: Coín reached 38.1, the capital registered 37.7 at the Meteorological Centre, and the airport 37.4.
– On Tuesday, maximum temperatures fell to 32.2 in Álora, with coastal points approaching 30, showing a difference.
– Wednesday. Maximum temperatures on the coast shall exceed 30 degrees; Málaga city is expected to reach 33 degrees, and Vélez-Málaga 31. At the other end, Estepona may see 35 degrees, and Manilva 34. Night temperatures shall remain steady, around 20 degrees. Inland, temperatures of up to 36 degrees are forecast in Antequera. Around the Guadalhorce Valley, at Álora, the expectation is for 38 degrees. Other nearby areas anticipate 36 degrees in Tolox and Cártama, and 37 in Coín. In the Ronda region, maxima remain at 34 degrees, with minima about 20.
– From Thursday onwards, maximum temperatures shall fall again within the province, although the minima shall rise. Along the coast, maxima shall hover around 30 degrees, whilst inland they shall drop below 35, with 33 in Antequera and Ronda. Coastal minima shall rise above 20 degrees, reaching 23 in Marbella.
**Aemet’s forecast for the weekend**
– Looking towards the weekend, maximum temperatures shall continue to decline. Low clouds shall move in, and Aemet does not exclude the possibility of light rain in some inland spots.
– By Saturday, the clouds shall have cleared, with skies expected to be clear. Temperatures shall remain steady, with maxima generally around 30 degrees across the province. Inland, minima shall fall below 20, with 18 anticipated in Antequera and 19 in Ronda.
– On Sunday, thermometers are expected to rise again, reaching up to 35 in some inland places such as Antequera and Ronda. Along the coast, maxima shall remain around 30 degrees. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/vuelven-subir-temperaturas-malaga-miercoles_0_2004424825.html

MALAGA CITY

Homeless man sleeping on the street in Malaga set on fire in brutal attack: {Translation}
– A 44-year-old Lithuanian man had to be taken to Malaga Clinical Hospital early Tuesday morning after suffering serious injuries when two young men threw a flammable liquid on him and set him on fire while he was on the street.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Chapi Street, at the corner of Héroe de Sostoa, in the Carretera de Cádiz district, about 500 meters from the María Zambrano train station, an area where vulnerable people who sleep on the street often gather.
– Apparently, it was pedestrians and drivers passing through the area at that time who alerted the authorities to this attack, and after an ambulance arrived, the victim was quickly taken to the capital’s Clinical Hospital, where he was admitted to the Critical Care Unit. He is out of danger, although he has injuries to his back as a result of the flames.
– Night patrols from the National Police and Local Police went to the area to gather information to identify the two perpetrators, who, in addition to being charged with assault, with the aggravating circumstance that the victim was in a vulnerable situation, may also be prosecuted for another hate crime for this physical assault based on the victim’s origin or nationality, which carries a sentence of up to four years in prison. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1911766/prenden-fuego-a-un-indigente-que-dormia-en-la-calle-en-malaga-y-se-dan-a-la-fuga/

NERJA

The application period for the 2025 White Party bars in Nerja is now open: {Translation}
– The Nerja Youth Council has opened the application period for two bars for the 2025 White Party, which will be held on August 14 at El Salón beach. Applications can be submitted until July 28 via the Registry Office. The rules are available on the municipal website and at the Electronic Headquarters.
– Councilor Daniel Rivas indicated that the bars may be awarded to associations and clubs that are registered in the Municipal Registry, as well as to hospitality entrepreneurs.
Once the application period closes on July 29 at 12:00 noon, a public event will be held on the third floor of City Hall, where the bids will be opened and the bars will be awarded. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/adjudicacion-barras-fiesta-blanca-2025-nerja/

ANTEQUERA

A fire in a rural area of Antequera forces the closure of the road leading to Archidona: {Translation, summary}
– A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Cortijo Guerrero area, in the municipality of Antequera, has forced the closure of the A-7282 road connecting with Archidona between kilometers 0 and 7, according to the 112 Andalusia Emergency Service and the General Directorate of Traffic.
– The fire was detected at 5:35 p.m. and has triggered the activation of the Local Forest Fire Emergency Plan in operational phase 1, according to the Antequera City Council. The flames are affecting an area near the old La Peña station and have prompted a large-scale operation by the Infoca Plan. At 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, the fire was still active and extinguishing efforts were continuing in the area. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/antequera/declarado-nuevo-incendio-forestal-paraje-antequera_0_2004425755.html

UK

UK Grocery Inflation Rises By 5.2% In Latest Four Weeks says Worldpanel:
– Grocery price inflation in the UK increased by 5.2%, year on year, in the latest four weeks to 13 July, reaching its highest level since January 2024, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator (formerly Kantar Worldpanel). Full article: https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/uk-grocery-inflation-rises-5-2-in-latest-four-weeks-worldpanel-292795

GASTRONOMIA

Where to eat in Cómpeta, and where can you get some garlic wild boar accompanied by chocolate sauce?: {Translation, summary}
– Among the most typical dishes of this village are fennel stew, fried pumpkin, soupy rice with cod, meat (either chicken or pork) in the wine of Cómpeta, and ‘migas’ with ‘arriera’ salad, all accompanied by a small glass of local wine.
– Casa Paco offers one of the best options for lunching whilst sampling various dishes, boasting a spacious terrace located upon the emblematic Plaza de Almijara. At Taberna Casa Paco, one may savour products of the land, such as fried aubergines with cane honey from Frigiliana or avocado salad with guacamole. Exotic dishes include Argentine empanadas and red tuna with sesame and chilli sauce. Also on offer are savoury toasts combining fine ingredients, such as the ‘Bracamonte’, comprising Iberian pork shoulder and caramelised onion, or one with chicken, Brie cheese, and tomato jam.
Where: Plaza de Almijara, 6, 29754 Cómpeta
Telephone: +34 952 516 077

– El Pámpano presents cuisine with local touches and many exotic influences. Among starters are homemade ‘migas’ and fried aubergines with cane honey, as well as exotic choices like veal carpaccio with Grana Padano or chicken ‘tears’ in Thai sauce. Its eclectic menu also features veal sirloin with duck foie gras and Oporto sauce, pork ribs with American sauce, and oxtail in red wine sauce. Seafood dishes include confit cod and curry prawns with basmati rice. Dining is possible both indoors and on the terrace with panoramic views.
Where: Calle Nerja, 52, 29754 Cómpeta
Telephone: +34 951 832 810

– El Pilón, like Cómpeta itself, is a confluence of cultures reflected in its cuisine. Duck breast with Pedro Ximénez wine and prawns in almond, garlic and cream sauce with puff pastry highlight a fusion of global gastronomy. Meat dishes include hearty veal steaks and roasted lamb chops served with honey and herb sauce. Paellas, available by prior order, and salads are further highlights. The terrace commands beautiful views.
Where: Calle Laberinto, 1, 29754 Cómpeta
Telephone: +34 952 553 512

– María, located within the Hotel and Bungalows Balcón de Cómpeta complex, features one of the best terraces in the area for enjoying meals with comforting panoramic views. Its varied menu pays homage to local cuisine, offering traditional dishes such as chicken ‘a la competeña’ cooked with sweet Moscatel wine and a range of rice dishes. It also presents more exotic and avant-garde offerings, always striving to use local or regional ingredients when possible.
Where: Calle San Antonio, 75, 29754 Cómpeta
Telephone: +34 952 553 535

– El Acebuchal, situated in the village of the same name revived by the García family for rural tourism, began as a bar and has evolved into a restaurant where creativity and tradition harmonise. The menu features dishes such as garlic wild boar accompanied by chocolate sauce, showcasing a versatile cuisine based on quality ingredients with original proposals, yet respectful of tradition. They produce their own bread, served with most dishes and ideal for mopping up sauces.
Where: Aldea de El Acebuchal, s/n, 29754 Cómpeta
Telephone: +34 951 480 808

– Honourable mention: Other options for eating well in Cómpeta are El Recreo, Lorena, La Tapería, La Esquina de Miguel, Bistro 6, Venta de Palma, Siddhartha on the Rock, Marcos, Hierbabuena, Cómpeta, Café David, El Chico, Pavo Real, Casa Perico, and Cortijo de Paco. {Apologies to any locations not mentioned, I didn’t write the article. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/donde-comer-malaga/comer-competa-restaurantes-bares-destacados-20250509003419-nt.html

HEALTH

Stratus, the new, more contagious variant of COVID-19 being monitored by the WHO, is spreading throughout Spain and the world: {Translation, summary}
– The WHO has been monitoring the XFG or Stratus subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 since June. Though it does not appear to cause more severe illness than other strains, it is more transmissible and rapidly spreading, especially in India and Spain. Stratus is a recombinant variant containing genetic material from two other strains and possesses four significant mutations in its spike protein, aiding immune evasion and possibly reducing antibody effectiveness by up to fifty per cent. The variant’s expanding presence suggests it may soon supplant the previously dominant Nimbus variant. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/salud/actualidad/variante-stratus-xfg-covid-mas-contagiosa-vigila-oms-propaga-espana-mundo-5733562/

SPACE

See up to 25 ‘shooting stars’ an hour as Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak:
– Two meteor showers will peak together on the night of July 29-30, with the moon out of the way just in time for about 25 shooting stars per hour to be seen in dark skies.
– The highlight will be the Southern Delta Aquariids, the stronger of the two showers, with expected rates of up to 20 meteors per hour at the shower’s peak. Active from July 18 to Aug. 12, the Southern Delta Aquariids are known for their faint, lingering trails. However, the peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids is broad. According to the American Meteor Society, the meteor shower produces good rates for a week centered on the peak night, so it will be worth looking between July 24 and July 31. As the name suggests, the Southern Delta Aquariids are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere. That’s because the meteors appear to come from the constellation Aquarius, which is low on the southern horizon as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.
– The second meteor shower to peak overnight on July 29-30 is the Alpha Capricornids, which will add about five to 10 meteors per hour. Active from July 7 to Aug. 15, the shower’s radiant point is the constellation Capricornus, which is alongside Aquarius in the night sky. That will make shooting stars from the two meteor showers hard to tell apart, but the Alpha Capricornids tend to be particularly bright, slow-moving and colourful. Full article: https://www.livescience.com/space/meteoroids/see-up-to-25-shooting-stars-an-hour-as-southern-delta-aquariid-and-alpha-capricornid-meteor-showers-peak

TRAVEL

Spain Train Crisis, this time flooded tunnels on Malaga-Madrid line: {Translation, summary}
– A recent water leakage in the tunnel near Valle de Abdalajís on the Málaga–Madrid high-speed rail line flooded one track, forcing all trains to use a single line and causing minor delays affecting Renfe and private operators. The leak stems from long-standing aquifer damage dating back to 2005, when tunnel construction pierced the water source, leaving the village reliant on water delivered by tankers. Adif attributes the problem to hydrostatic pressure and a rockfall that does not endanger the tunnel’s structure but has yet to detail repair plans.
– The mayor voices concern over apparent maintenance failings resulting in submersed tracks. Engineers suggest the issue arises partly from recent rains after drought, as fluctuating aquifer levels exert pressure on weakened tunnel walls. This incident forms part of a series of recent faults on the line, including signal and power failures causing delays, prompting Adif to undertake reinforcement works. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/retrasos-tren-malaga-madrid-filtracion-valle-abdalajis_0_2004424212.html

NATURE

Groups of wild boars cool off on the beaches of Malaga to escape the heat: {Translation}
– It is increasingly common to see wild boars in urban areas, whether in shopping centers, on roads or paths, or in gardens. The truth is that these animals no longer live in the mountains and, with no natural predators, they have expanded their usual habitats. Added to this is the fact that drought is making it increasingly difficult for them to find water and food.
– As a result, it is becoming more and more common to see them walking around like any other animal. This is precisely what happened on one of the beaches in Malaga, where a herd of wild boars was seen in the water taking a dip to escape the heat.
– The incident took place on Cala de Mijas beach, where, under the watchful gaze of bathers, two wild boars and their two young decided to stroll freely along the sand.
– In addition to this scene, what is striking is that exactly the same thing happened about six kilometres away, on Calahonda beach. There, two wild boars also surprised bathers after they dug their snouts into the shore in search of food. Fortunately, in neither case were any injuries or damage reported.
– According to estimates by the Andalusian Regional Government’s Department of Sustainability, there are around 22,000 wild boars in the entire province of Malaga, and their overpopulation is due to the fact that there are no wolves in the province. It should also be noted that hunting is not sufficient to balance the population of this animal, which reproduces rapidly. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5733642/0/un-grupo-jabalies-se-refresca-una-playa-malaga-para-huir-calor/

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A lawyer warns about a method used by squatters in Spain to capture houses- “The police can’t evict them.”: {Translation, summary}
– Illegal occupation is a pressing issue in Spain, complicated by lenient laws and protracted judicial processes. Lawyer Miguel Ángel Mejías highlights a tactic called ‘the pizza trick’. Squatters place food orders to be delivered to the intended target property prior to actual entry, collecting the delivery and keeping receipts as false proof of residence, even taking selfies with the delivery people. When owners contact police, these documents and photos, combined with forged leases, prevent immediate eviction, forcing lengthy legal action. To combat this, Mejías advises installing security cameras, acting swiftly on suspicion, and maintaining proof that the property was not rented {I have no idea how you are supposed to prove this last item. Proving a negative is tricky business. -Ed.}. Such measures aim to reduce opportunities for squatters to exploit legal loopholes, assisting homeowners in safeguarding their properties against unlawful occupation.
Source, Spanish:
https://www.abc.es/recreo/abogado-alerta-sobre-metodo-usan-okupas-espana-20250722162903-nt.html

RELIGION

World gone mad- In an attempt to intimidate Catholics, Muslims held a “prayer service” in front of the Cathedral in Montreal:
– This was the Cathedral’s response. An ancient tool is employed. X Link

OTHER

RIP- Ozzy Osbourne, Godfather of Heavy Metal, Dies at 76:
– Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer who rose to prominence in the early ‘70s with Black Sabbath before establishing a successful solo career and later played himself on reality TV, has died. He was 76 years old.
– “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family confirmed in statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
– His death comes just weeks after he played his final show in Birmingham, England earlier this month, reuniting with Black Sabbath and joined by star-studded roster including Metallica, Guns n’ Roses and Steven Tyler among others.
– Osbourne is known as one of the most influential artists of his generation, an instrumental force in establishing metal music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, then for a second time as a solo artist in 2024. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide in total, and was inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame as both a solo artist and for his work in the band. Full article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/ozzy-osbourne-dies-at-76-1236325859/ & Video Link

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Free concert on Muelle Uno, Malaga: Friday 25 July
The Bottles pay tribute to The Beatles.
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Malaga City Organic Market: Saturday 26 July in Huelin Park. 10am to 2pm.

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Jamón ibérico and wine at Araboka Centro, Malaga:
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Arts & Crafts Market Malaga: Sunday 27 July from 11am to 7pm. Calle Tomás Heredia is the location for this arts and crafts market.

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Malaga Municipal Band: Sun, 27 July
As is traditional, the band’s last concert of the season takes place in the Patio de Armas in the Gibralfaro Fortress. The performance takes a swing, jazz and Latin American theme, and starts at 9pm.
Free buses will run up the hill to this concert 7 to 8.30pm from the Plaza del General Torrijos outside the Hospital Noble. There will also be free buses back down again after the concert has finished.

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Pueblos Blancos Music Festival #8: July 31 – Aug 3, 2025
The beautiful main scenarios will be outside in the beautiful towns:
– Ronda (Auditorio Blas Infante): Friday – Saturday (August 1-2, 2025)
– Montejaque (Plaza Constitucion): Thursday – Sunday (July 31 – August 3, 2025)
– Jimera de Libar: Thursday – Friday, July 31 – August 1, 2025)
– Olvera: Saturday (August 2, 2025)
– Cortes de la Frontera: Friday – Saturday (August 1-2, 2025)
Returning to this festival again this year is Joe King Carrasco, a legendary musician whose music is a cross-cultural blend of rock and Latin rhythms fused with salsa, reggae and blues. Others who are no strangers to this festival are Donovan Keith, one of Texas’ most promising young soul singers, and Joao Cossa, a reggae artiste who fuses his music with southern African sounds and rhythms.
Other bands include Slim Jim and the Redeemers, a Barcelona country-rock outfit who offer a mix of original songs and traditional American roots music; Debra Watson and the Smoking Aces, an Austin band described as a “force of energy” and who perform an eclectic mix of Rock, Blues, Swing, Jazz and Rockabilly; The Maddening Flames, one of the most acclaimed Spanish indie-rock groups of the 1990s; and Zinger, considered one of Belgium’s top bands due to their original mix of brass infused rock and roll.
– For more information, schedules, locations and times, see the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival Facebook page, or www.pueblosblancosmusicfestival.com & Video Link

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Almáchar Feria de Dia: 25th to the 27th of July
Paseo de la Axarquía
– Friday, 25 July, a Children’s Fair, designed for a fun family afternoon where swimsuits are a must to enjoy splashing around on the water mattresses.
– Saturday 26th, the party continues with the Youth Fair. The day begins with the music of Aire Flamenco, next Pilar Blanco’s zumba class, after which a Foam Party with DJ Fernan playing music until the end of the day.
– Sunday 27th, is reserved for the older generation, with the Senior Fair, featuring a paella for all, a performance by the Luz de Luna choir, dance schools with María Santiago and the grand finale with the great Maika Romero.

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Flamenco in Mezquitilla: Sat, 26 July 10pm
– The show will feature the Antonio Guerra Dance Company and the powerful voice of Galacho de Málaga, accompanied on guitar by Jesús Martín “El Mauro”. A magical night by the sea, at La Pergola, that promises to thrill the audience with the power and emotion of authentic flamenco.

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SPAIN

Sánchez is not representing the majority of the people, he is pushing an agenda, and he’s proud of it- Sánchez defends a progressive front in Chile against a right wing that has ‘succumbed to the discourse of the far right’: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez, speaking at a summit hosted by Chilean President Gabriel Boric, urged progressive leaders to unite against the rising tide of far-right reactionaries, noting that the traditional right has surrendered to their rhetoric. He declared, “It falls to us, to governments led by progressive forces, to spearhead that response,” stressing the need to stand firm even if alone.
– The gathering, including leaders from Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, committed to defending democracy which they see under threat from “a coalition of hatred and lies.” Sánchez outlined three priorities: strengthening democratic institutions and multilateralism; combating disinformation through democratic digital governance; and reducing inequality, which he warned is “the breeding ground where the virus of extremism and polarisation grows.” In this respect, “Spain has proposed promoting democratic digital governance, collaborating to ensure that algorithms neither manipulate our opinions nor weaken social cohesion and coexistence.” {Referring to the program the Spanish socialists want to pass regarding censoring the Internet and blocking funding for news sources they do not approve of. -Ed.}
– He warned that the far right “feeds on nostalgia for a past that never existed,” and urged advancing policies that furnish certainty and hope for future generations. Spain plans to host a similar meeting next year to continue this collaborative effort. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-defiende-chile-frente-progresista-derecha-sucumbido-discurso-ultraderecha-20250721191636.html

Not a decent, properly fitted suit in the lot, must be Bernie Sanders socialist chic.

AXARQUÍA

New delay in the preliminary design of the desalination plant of the Axarquia, now scheduled for September: {Translation, summary}
– The preliminary project for the desalination plant in Axarquía, essential for ensuring water supply, faces further delay until at least September, with planning progressing amid disagreements between the Junta of Andalusia and the State regarding overdue investments. The plant will be located at Río Seco, north of the motorway, and is designed initially to deliver 25 cubic hectometres of water annually for both human and agricultural use, potentially doubling if needed.
– The Mancomunidad and irrigation bodies concentrate on technical preparations, including energy supply and water storage infrastructure. Following completion, the plan will be submitted to the State Society ACUAMED for development. Meanwhile, Andalusian Government’s delegate for Málaga calls upon the State to honour outstanding investments in hydraulic works, noting that projects worth two billion euros remain unexecuted locally, despite regional spending exceeding four hundred million euros combating drought.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/retraso-desaladora-axarquia-septiembre/

COSTA DEL SOL

Active wildfire forces closure of A-377 between Casares and Manilva on the Costa del Sol:
UPDATE 18:22- traffic on all the roads has already been restored.
– Earlier this Monday afternoon a wildfire broke out in the municipality of Casares, which is still active, specifically in the area of La Gamona, affecting the A-377 towards Manilva on the Costa del Sol, forcing it to be closed as the fire is burning on both sides of the road.
– The fire broke out at around 3.20pm on one side of the A-7056 road, although the strong wind blowing in the area caused the flames to engulf the road itself and the smoke made driving conditions difficult.
Full articles, English: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/estepona-manilva/active-wildfire-forces-closure-a377-between-casares-20250721153246-nt.html
With video: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/video-major-wildfire-outskirts-malaga-forces-access-20250721171047-nt.html

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Why is the Costa del Sol experiencing its first decline in tourism since the Covid-19 pandemic? Simple answer. It’s no longer a “budget” destination. Tourists, especially from northern Spain, reject wild price hikes:
– It’s a fact: the Costa del Sol is receiving fewer tourists this year. The figures collated until May are red and this is the last month for which official data has been made available so far. Even international tourism has not been able to combat the cooling of the national sector and the pace of arrivals to this popular destination has slowed down.
– The holiday rental sector has experienced a drop of 2.2% in the first half of the year, more pronounced and consistent since March, when the lowest figure was recorded – 57%. Given that this is tourism’s first decline since the Covid-19 pandemic, the current situation is causing concern.
– The strong summer months do not offer relief, as the downward trend continues to appear in forecasts. This July, bookings have dropped by 11.7% compared to the same month last year. Full article, English: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/tourism-falls-the-costa-sol-for-first-20250721090517-nt.html

NERJA

Two years and still no public access to River Chíllar hiking route in Nerja:
– Nerja town hall says that the resolution of August 2023 prohibiting access to hikers will remain in force for now and the Junta de Andalucía, which is responsible for the area, is still waiting for a private company to manage access to the site. August 8 will mark the second anniversary of the municipal decree closing access to the middle and upper areas of the River Chíllar after years of overcrowding, accidents, fires and uncontrolled access to the beauty spot.
– The Junta de Andalucía has been looking for bids from private companies to take over control of the access and general management of the site. However, it rejected all three bids submitted in March by different companies. Full article, English: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/popular-costa-sol-river-walk-remains-closed-20250721100940-nt.html

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Verano en Burriana (Nerja) 2025:
– The Councillor for Culture, Ana María Muñoz, has announced the programme for “Summer in Burriana”, which will take place next to the Beach Library and will consist of two performances: one in July and one in August.
– Specifically, on Friday, 25th July, the artist Toñi Miranda will perform, offering a concert of Spanish song.
– On Thursday, 7th August, it will be the turn of Hi Lo Colorao, with acoustic pop and rock covers. The performances will be at 10:00 p.m.
– The councillor highlighted the importance of providing such emblematic places in our town, such as Burriana, with these types of activities, and invited everyone to participate in them. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-presenta-la-programacion-de-verano-en-burriana/

BENALMÁDENA

At an altitude exceeding eight hundred metres, above the horizon of Benalmádena, Monte Calamorro once again becomes a privileged site to admire the heavens: {Translation, summary}
– At over eight hundred metres above sea level on Monte Calamorro, near Benalmádena, the much-celebrated summer Open-Air Planetarium returns, offering a unique astronomical experience under the clear Malagueño skies.
– From 21st July to 31st August, visitors ascending via the Benalmádena Cable Car may attend night-time astronomy sessions for a small fee, learning to identify stars, constellations, and celestial bodies through expert guidance paired with mythological insights. Monte Calamorro’s exceptional altitude and minimal light pollution make it an ideal vantage point for stargazing, complemented by panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and mountainous landscapes.
– Since opening in 2000, the cable car has provided spectacular ascents from Arroyo de la Miel to the summit, offering vistas stretching even to the African coast on clear days. This summer programme blends natural beauty with scientific education, enriching visitors’ cultural and sensory experience on the Costa del Sol. Info: https://www.telefericobenalmadena.com/ Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/universo-altura-planetario-espectacular-verano-malaga_0_2004415307.html

UKRAINE WAR

Russia attacks a metro station in Kiev, where they took refuge hundreds of people, and other sites: {Translation, summary}
– Russia launched its largest drone and missile assault on Ukraine since the war’s inception, striking Kiev’s Lukianivska metro station where civilians sheltered. The attack caused fires, injuries, and at least one death, with significant damage to public and commercial properties. Residents described the scene as infernal due to smoke and destruction beneath the city.
– The western city of Ivano-Frankivsk also endured its most severe bombardment since the 2022 invasion, with casualties reported in nearby villages, while explosions occurred in Kharkiv.
– This escalation followed Ukrainian President Zelensky’s call for renewed peace talks with Moscow; yet, previous negotiations in Istanbul have yielded little progress beyond prisoner swaps and body repatriations. Despite US pressure for a settlement, Kremlin spokesmen insisted that Moscow’s territorial and political demands remain steadfast. Concurrently, the European Union imposed fresh sanctions aimed at Russian financial and energy sectors, seeking to curtail the Kremlin’s war funding. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/internacional/theguardian/rusia-ataca-estacion-metro-kiev-refugiaban-cientos-personas_1_12479743.html

UK & IRELAND

American refugees- Ellen DeGeneres says Donald Trump is the reason she moved to U.K., Rosie O’Donnell already relocated to Ireland:
– Ellen DeGeneres confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump is the reason she left the United States and moved to the U.K.
– In her first public appearance since leaving the U.S. last year, DeGeneres {pic, left}, 67, was asked at a conversation event if the reports that she moved to the U.K. because of Trump, 79, were correct and she simply said, “Yes.” “We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in,’” DeGeneres told broadcaster Richard Bacon in Cheltenham, England, on Sunday. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here.’”
– DeGeneres had nothing but good things to say about her new home in the aristocratic Cotswolds region, telling Bacon that life “is just better” in the U.K.
– In March, comedian and actor Rosie O’Donnell {pic, right} revealed that she’s no longer living in the United States and confirmed that she moved to Ireland. “Moved here on January 15 and it’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say. The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming. And I’m very grateful,” O’Donnell said. O’Donnell, 63, said she’s currently in the process of getting her Irish citizenship, and that she has Irish grandparents. Full article: https://globalnews.ca/news/11296488/ellen-degeneres-left-us-donald-trump-uk/

RECALLS

Mercedes-Benz issues a recall for 223,000 vehicles due to an airbag fault, these models affected: {Translation}
– The German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 223,000 vehicles worldwide owing to a problem with the airbag, German media reported on Monday.
– Mercedes-Benz stated that the recall concerns the Viano multi-purpose vehicle and the Vito van, produced between December 2002 and February 2006. The German car maker has found that, upon airbag deployment in the event of an accident, the gas generator may explode. In such circumstances, the airbag fails to provide any restraint effect and there is a risk of injury to passengers from fragments of the gas generator that detach. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/motor/mercedes-benz-llama-revision-223-airbag-modelo_0_2004419532.html

SPACE

Chinese Scientists Invent System for Extracting Oxygen, Water and Rocket Fuel From Moon Dust:
– As detailed in a new paper published today in the journal Joule, the team found that their proposed “photothermal strategy” – essentially converting light into heat – could effectively convert carbon dioxide from extracted water into carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and oxygen gas, a “potential route for sustaining human life on the Moon and enabling long-term extra-terrestrial exploration.”
– “The sustainable utilization of local resources is essential for long-term human survival on the Moon and beyond,” the researchers write, pointing out that bringing water from Earth is cost-prohibitive at roughly $83,000 per gallon.
– “We never fully imagined the ‘magic’ that the lunar soil possessed,” said Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen professor and co-author Lu Wang in a statement.
While plenty of questions remain about our future efforts to harness local resources on the surface of the Moon, it’s a glimmer of hope that humanity could indeed establish a more permanent and potentially sustainable presence there.
– While their lab-based experiments turned out to be a success, the actual lunar surface will likely prove a far more challenging place to extract and convert lunar water. As the paper points out, radiation, low gravity, and extreme temperature fluctuations could complicate matters significantly. Full article: https://futurism.com/china-extracting-oxygen-water-moon-dust

TRAVEL

LAST DAYS TO APPLY- Seniors of Andalusia have until 23rd July to apply for places in the Imserso programme: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian pensioners with incomes not exceeding 565 euros have until 23rd July to apply for 7,447 subsidised places through the Imserso travel programme, permitting travel at a fixed cost of 50 euros, irrespective of destination, with Imserso covering the balance.
– The Spanish Government emphasises this measure as part of its commitment to widening access to active ageing for lower-income seniors on equal terms with their peers.
– This season also introduces the ability to travel with pets on selected coastal routes, a welcome concession recognising the companionship these animals provide.
– In 2025, the programme marks its fortieth year, having expanded from 16,000 to nearly 880,000 places, serving over 4.6 million participants. Trips encompass peninsular and island coastal destinations, cultural sites, provincial capitals, and autonomous cities, with durations from four to ten days, ensuring diverse opportunities for leisure and socialisation among the elderly. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1911566/los-mayores-andaluces-tienen-hasta-el-23-de-julio-para-solicitar-plazas-del-imserso/
Imserso website, Spanish, site blocks VPN users: https://imserso.es/espacio-mayores/envejecimiento-activo/programa-turismo-imserso

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DigameXtra No. 3052 Monday, July 21st, 2025

On July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross. We would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
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August
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks Spectacular. €15, children 12 and under €5,50
September
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 6th – Artisan Market in the Alpujarras. Features a number of artisan product stalls, craft beers, lots of food trucks and live music. Price 22€pp
– 19th – Trip to Mini Hollywood, Almeria, price includes coach fare, entry and buffet lunch €65
October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 17th – Trip by train to El Chorro and then lunch at the Lakes. TBC but includes train fare, coach fare but excludes lunch.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 21st – A visit to an Olive Oil Plantation, Lunch at the WOK and IKEA/Plaza Mayor. €28 pp includes entry to the plantation with tasters, coach fare but excludes lunch.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada with a dash around Iceland on the way home. €20pp
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The Torre del Mar Fair 2025, known as the Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana, will take place from 22 to 27 July:
– The Día del Niño is on 21 July, with reduced prices on all fair activities.
– 26 July every year there is a procession of the Virgen del Carmen, Patron Saint of fishermen. It is special because this procession is by land through Torre de Mar, but it is also by sea. The procession will begin on 26 July at 6.30 p.m. and will continue at sea on a fishing boat until around 11 p.m. Poster below. Video Link is of Carlos Baute 27Aug22.

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Feria de Cómpeta 2025: Programme
The Fair Cómpeta will be held Thurs-Sun, from 24 to 27 July 2025. Video Link is of Chenoa.

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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 13.00.
Info tel. 952 543 334
***JULY & August etc. events & excursions***
– Friday 25th July – The Centre will be closed for a local Public Holiday.
– Tuesday – Axarquia Business Networking group 7.00 – 9.00.
– Wednesday– Art group, with the crochet & craft group 10.00 – 13.00.
– Shop Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00 – 13.00.
– Thursday – NA English 19.00 to 20.30.
– Friday – Conversation group 10.00 – 11.00.
– Friday – Coffee Morning 10.00- 13.00.
*COMING EXCURSIONS*
– September 5th – Excursion to Carattraca to join in the Embrujo Andalusia de Carratraca.
– September 30th to 4th October – Excursion to Benidorm, Valencia, Denia and Calpe.

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The BluCee team are now back in Málaga after spending three busy days in London for the A Place in the Sun Live exhibition talking to buyers from all over the UK and globe.
Our founder and co-owner Michelle Conner was on the main stage daily as a property specialist guest speaker with the presenters Laura Hamilton and Jasmine Harman as well as Amanda Lamb who returned as a special guest to celebrate 20 years of the A Place in the Sun Live exhibitions.
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SPAIN

The government increases the defence budget by 5.5 billion, but it is still far from the 2% of GDP Sanchez promised the EU for the end of the year, and why do they continue holding back the EU Recovery Funds desperately needed in the economy?: {Translation, summary}
– The government’s plan to increase defence spending is beginning to show up in the budget accounts. However, judging by the figures, it is still far from reaching the 2% of GDP spending that the government has committed to achieving by the end of the year. To achieve this, the government has rolled out a plan to increase spending by 10.471 billion before the end of 2025.
– Regulators point out that the traceability of spending is limited, especially when it comes to allocating expenditures to each fiscal year. They consider state provided numbers inaccurate. These figures imply a ‘significant’ increase in disbursements of between three and four tenths of GDP compared to last year. However, this estimate presents, in the words of the Fiscal Authority, ‘a high degree of uncertainty’ because it depends on the final amount of military deliveries.
– In its defence plan, the government itself estimates defence spending in 2024 at 1.43% of GDP and believes that an increase in expenditure of €10.471 billion will be sufficient, figures doubted by analysts. The plan document itself states that the funds will come from savings generated by the economic upturn, the reallocation of unspent European funds from the recovery plan and other reallocations of unspent items.
– {Another EU Recovery Funds outrage by Sanchez! How dare he take EU relief funds provided to aid in the society’s recovery from the Covid disaster and redirect them to other, totally unrelated, purposes? And just as bad, why exactly are there “remaining” funds? It’s been 5 years since the pandemic damage, why have these funds not been distributed to all the suffering small businesses that are still struggling to recover yet have not received any aid. While Spain has received about €48.3 billion of RRF resources as of mid-2025, only a fraction has been spent; less than 20% of the grant funding had been used, according to recent updates. The remaining, unspent amounts are thus held in government custody, not yet transferred to final recipients such as businesses, individuals, or local governments. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5732732/0/gobierno-eleva-presupuesto-defensa-5-500-millones-pero-todavia-queda-lejos-2-pib-firmado-para-final-ano/
Comment ref: https://www.bbvaresearch.com/en/publicaciones/spain-european-funds-unfinished-story/

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The Supreme Court backs the judge and accuses Ábalos and Koldo García of trying to ‘cast doubt’ on the investigation: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court’s Criminal Chamber has upheld Judge Leopoldo Puente’s handling of the Koldo case, dismissing appeals by José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor, Koldo García. The Court rejected claims that Puente was conducting a forbidden “prospective investigation,” which seeks potential crimes without a clear target, reaffirming that Puente’s inquiry concerns specific allegations supported by credible testimony from intermediary Víctor de Aldama about rigged public contracts.
– The Court emphasised that investigations need not start with strong proof of criminality, but rather to seek evidence confirming or denying suspicion.
– The Chamber also supported Puente’s refusal to authorise certain investigative measures sought by Ábalos and García, such as summoning senior Interior Ministry officials and certain experts, labelling those requests as pointless, delaying, or irrelevant. The Supreme Court cautioned against tactics aimed merely at casting doubt during this investigative stage, asserting that Puente’s actions are properly focused on concrete facts, not an unfounded search for incriminating evidence. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5732217/0/supremo-respalda-juez-caso-koldo-acusa-abalos-su-exasesor-intentar-sembrar-dudas-sobre-investigacion/

MALAGA PROVINCE

The terral wind will keep Malaga on yellow alert this Monday: {Translation, summary}
– On Monday, the province of Málaga will experience high temperatures, with a yellow warning in place everywhere except in the Axarquía, where no alert has been issued. This means that while much of Málaga, including the capital, the Costa del Sol, and the Guadalhorce Valley, will endure daytime highs reaching around 36 degrees Celsius due to the persistent terral wind, the Axarquía will be comparatively spared from this heat alert.
– On Sunday, the hottest place in the province was Coín with 39.5 degrees Celsius, and Málaga city also recorded temperatures near 39 degrees Celsius. The sea temperature along the Málaga coast stands steady between 17.8 and 18.5 degrees Celsius.
– The Axarquía’s exemption from the heat warning suggests milder conditions relative to the surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the forecast points to generally stable weather, with warm, but not extreme, temperatures extending through Málaga province. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/terral-mantiene-aviso-amarillo-malaga-lunes-20250720203920-nt.html

{I felt the terral arrive in Torrox Costa: I was standing in my doorway at 12:30am enjoying the cool breeze. In an instant the direction of the wind changes from this weekend’s mild Atlantic source; this new wind felt like a hot blast from directly above! Five minutes later the wind again changed, still hot, but now coming from the Sahara direction. I put this in the same category as seeing it rain on one side of the street but not the other. Seen that one a few times in TC & Nerja. -Ed.}

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

One person killed after collision between car and motorbike on the N-340 in Vélez-Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– A 30-year-old man has died in a traffic accident early this morning in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga. According to a statement issued by 112, the accident took place at around 3.15 a.m. at kilometre 268 of the N-340 road. Several reports were received alerting that a car and a motorcycle had collided and that there was a seriously injured person on the road. The coordination centre then activated the 061 Health Emergency Centre, which mobilised a mobile intensive care unit, the Traffic Civil Guard, Road Maintenance and the Local Police.
– Paramedics confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man at the scene of the accident. During the intervention of the emergency services, the N-340 remained closed to traffic. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-fallecido-colision-coche-moto-340-velez-malaga-20250720102757.html

IZNATE

Iznate reports that it has been without doctors at the health centre for four days: {Translation, summary}
– PSOE provincial deputy Isabel Ruiz and Iznate mayor Gregorio Campos have raised concerns about the absence of a doctor at the health centre in the Axarquía municipality. ‘The residents of Iznate have been without a doctor at the health centre for no less than four days. It is completely incomprehensible. We do not understand this lack of sensitivity on the part of the Popular Party when it comes to healthcare,’ said Isabel Ruiz. ‘We are at a critical juncture. The Moreno Bonilla government, led by the Popular Party, is bringing public health to a state of total collapse,’ said the provincial deputy.
– “Let’s not fool ourselves. This is not a lack of resources, it is not a lack of means on the part of the central government, but rather an ideological model that is becoming more entrenched every year and is leading to the total and absolute destruction of Andalusia’s public healthcare model,‘ she said. ’Here, those who can afford it have private healthcare,” she added.
– Ruiz criticised the summer plan approved by the Regional Government. ‘There are fewer doctors, fewer health centres open in the afternoons and an increase of up to almost 12 days on average in the time it takes to see a GP at your health centre,’ she said. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/iznate-medicos-centro-salud/

USA

GOP Erupts After Gabbard Exposes Obama Admin’s ‘Treasonous’ Intel Plot Framing Trump: ‘Makes Watergate Look Like Amateur Hour’:
– Republican lawmakers delivered a thunderous response following Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s explosive declassification of documents proving the Obama administration deliberately manufactured intelligence to create the false Trump-Russia collusion narrative, with revelations that expose what one Republican described as a disinformation campaign against the American people that “makes Watergate look like amateur hour.”
– The declassified documents reveal that a December 8, 2016 Presidential Daily Brief stated that Russian actors “did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure,” but Obama administration officials suppressed this assessment and ordered intelligence agencies to create a new narrative that “directly contradicted” their original findings. The bombshell revelations prompted an immediate and furious response from Republican leaders on Friday.
– House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) framed the document release as vindication of long-standing conservative suspicions about deep state corruption and called for immediate accountability.
– Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) delivered perhaps the most comprehensive indictment of the conspiracy, systematically naming key figures across the Obama administration while detailing each player’s role in manufacturing and promoting the Russia collusion hoax. “Joe Biden and Barack Obama knew about it. Hillary Clinton fabricated it. The FBI orchestrated it. And the mainstream media sold it,” Tiffany wrote. “Trump-Russia collusion was all a made-up HOAX. We NEED accountability,” he added.
Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/18/gop-erupts-after-gabbard-exposes-obama-admins-treasonous-intel-plot-framing-trump-makes-watergate-look-like-amateur-hour/ & X Link 1 & X Link 2 & X Link 3 & X Link 4 & X Link 5 & X Link 6

GASTRONOMIA

Tired of awful cheesecake? Chain offering more than 20 varieties opens new outlet in Malaga shopping centre:
– The popular La Cheesequería chain offering a variety of cheesecakes had a humble beginning on Avenida del Mayorazgo, where it opened its first establishment in the middle of the pandemic. Four years later, it has four establishments in Malaga and Granada. The intention is to keep growing and the latest opening in the Plaza Mayor shopping centre on the outskirts of Malaga city is one more step on the ladder.
– The other three outlets in Malaga are located in the city centre (Calle Carretería, 44), Teatinos (Avenida Plutarco, 83) and El Palo (Avenida Pío Baroja, 6). The newest addition is a kiosk, which you can find right next to the MediaMarkt on the shopping centre premises.
– It opened on Wednesday, 16 July. During the inauguration, the Malaga chain gave out 500 free slices of cheesecake. The cake of the month is the lemon biscuit one, so make sure you visit the kiosk and try it. Every month, the Cheesequería launches a new flavour, despite already having a menu of more than 20 varieties. In addition to cheesecakes, you can buy cookies, specialty coffee, granita and leche merengada. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/the-fifth-cheesequeria-opens-malaga-20250717074914-nt.html

RECALLS

Withdrawal of two hair straightening products: {Translation, summary}
– Specifically, these are the products ‘Happy Anne #Superalisado KIT Alisado Brasileño’ and ‘Kativa. Kit Alisado Brasileño’, marketed by the company Cosmetrade, S.L., based in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz). The alert affects all batches.
– According to the OCU, following a safety assessment, the safe use of these straightening products cannot be guaranteed because they do not comply with the applicable regulations, Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. For this reason, the Aemps has ordered the cessation of their marketing and the withdrawal from the market of all units distributed.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/alertan-retirada-dos-productos-alisado-capilar-20250720181719-nt.html

TRAVEL

Up to 4,000 euro fine for overloading the car with more luggage than allowed: {Translation, summary}
– During this summer, many Spaniards will travel by car to their holiday destinations, often loading substantial luggage into their vehicles. However, cars have a Maximum Authorised Mass, which includes the vehicle’s own weight plus cargo and passengers, and this limit must not be exceeded.
– The Traffic Civil Guard carries out weight checks using scales, comparing the actual load to the specified maximum in the vehicle’s technical document. Drivers found exceeding the limit face fines ranging from three hundred euros for minor excesses to up to four thousand euros if the load exceeds the limit by more than twenty-five per cent. It is thus crucial to verify the total weight before travel, especially in summer, to ensure vehicle safety and avoid costly penalties that could mar the start of the holiday season.
– Passenger vehicles must not exceed 3,500 kilograms (or 4,250 kilograms for certain motorhomes and electric cars), while trucks and trailers face limits that vary by number of axles and other technical conditions, with a maximum of around 40 tonnes for large articulated vehicles.
Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/motor/movilidad/hasta-4-000-euros-multa-sobrecargar-coche-mas-equipaje-permitido-verano-5730279/
Limits ref: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/authorised-maximum-dimensions-and-weights-for-trucks-buses-and-coaches.html?fromSummary=32

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo

Commie Cancel Culture Crash: {Translation, summary}
– Former politician communist Íñigo Errejón’s defence has formally requested a conciliation meeting with actress Elisa Mouliaá, prior to initiating legal proceedings for slander. Errejón demands that Mouliaá retract her accusations that he extorted a witness involved in the investigation of his alleged sexual assault, and seeks €10,000 in compensation for damages.
– Recently released audio recordings reveal it was Mouliaá pressuring a witness not to disclose information detrimental to her in court. In response, Mouliaá accused Errejón of extortion via social media. However, Errejón’s defence highlights that the witness denied ever speaking to him, and another witness confirmed he reached out to Errejón in support after Mouliaá’s contested complaint. Errejón’s legal representative firmly denies any witness intimidation and urges Mouliaá to recognise the facts, withdraw defamatory statements, abstain from further similar claims, and compensate Errejón before any criminal suit is filed. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5732112/0/errejon-da-primer-paso-para-denunciar-mouliaa-por-injurias-le-pide-10-000-euros/

PETS

Axarquia Dog Parks, Beaches & Paths: {DigameXtra}
– Parque Canino El Tomillar, Torre del Mar – A dedicated dog park offering large off-lead areas and agility equipment near El Ingenio shopping centre. Ideal for dogs to socialise and exercise safely.
– Playa Canina de Torre del Mar – The officially recognised dog beach with year-round access and direct adjacency to the dog park.
– Parque de Perros, Vélez-Málaga – Secure fenced park close to Parque María Zambrano, popular with dog owners for safe, off-lead play and social meetings.
– Parque La Marjal, Vélez-Málaga – Scenic green space with walking trails suitable for leashed dogs, connecting to surrounding natural areas and hillsides.
– Playa Canina de Torrox – A designated dog beach near the lighthouse, allowing dogs to roam freely during specified times; check seasonal restrictions before letting your dog run free, look for signs on location.
– Alcazaba Fortaleza Park, Vélez-Málaga – A historic fortress area providing pleasant walking paths suitable for dogs on leads within culture-rich surroundings.
– Parque María Zambrano, Vélez-Málaga – Spacious park with walking circuits and grass areas, frequented by families and pet owners alike.
– Dog friendly nudist beach? Playas Naturistas near Algarrobo Costa is what you seek. These naturist areas are often dog friendly, though local rules vary so consultation of current municipal guidelines is advised. Check local notices for dog policies on beaches.
– Note: Parks & beaches may have seasonal hours and leash regulations. Always check local signage on arrival, and consider checking municipal websites before visiting to avoid disappointment. {I have found many municipal websites have not been recently updated, some even look abandoned, apparently these are immune to the “digitalization” the Junta says it has heavily invested in! Wonder where all that free EU money goes? Me too. -Ed.}. Some beaches restrict dog access to winter months only. Don’t assume it is ok just because you see others doing it. Ask before taking dogs inside park or beach bars/cafes or onto terraces.

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DigameXtra No. 3051 WEEKEND EDITION Friday, July 18th, 2025

On July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Rincon de la Victoria- Day of the Horse Fair 2025:
Sunday, July 20. Noon – 7pm
The day will bring together around 70 horses, and a dozen carriages from equestrian centres.
As a novelty, the people who come dressed in flamenco attire can take a posed photo with the horses, or even enjoy a ride on a horse.
The official parade will take place between 13.00 and 14.00 hours, with output from the square in Al-Andalus, and extend its usual route up the street Andalusia, passing by the avenue of the Candelaria and the camino Viejo de Vélez.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at 18.00 hours in the square in Al-Andalus.
To be able to participate in the horseback ride will be required to present your access card (tarjeta de acceso ?), and go correctly dressed in flamenco attire, as recalled by the mayor. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/rincon/rincon-victoria-reunira-equinos-decena-carruajes-dia-caballo-20250717175154-nt.html

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Boombastic Costa del Sol 2025- Venue Moved & Extra Day Added:
– 24 to 27 July. Dance/electronic music.
– Boombastic Winamax Costa del Sol is moved from Estepona fairground to Málaga fairground, where it was held last year.
– The event will take place from 24 to 27 July, for a total of four days.
Info & tix (€40/day, €100/4 days general admission, special VIP and front of stage tix extra. Four day front of stage for €118 looks like the best deal.): https://boombasticfestival.com/costa-del-sol/

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THE RECTIFIER – A NOVEL WITH A LOCAL CONNECTION By Axarquia Resident, Berkeley Fenne
After serving in Afghanistan, Bosnia and for the British Government, ex-SAS Army Captain, Stuart Reece, wanted nothing more than to retire to his villa and enjoy a peaceful life, basking in the beauty of southern Spain and spend some time researching the locations where he served and the ‎drug trade from Afghanistan. On one such fine day, he is shot, he survives the attempt to eliminate ‎him. Reece is now determined to find the hitman. He later discovers that what he had begun to ‎uncover was only the tip of the iceberg. Reece starts chasing an international drug trafficking ‎business and all of its tentacles. Thus begins the race to reach the roots of all evil. Travelling ‎through southern Spain to the Balkans, eastern Europe and into Asia, he realises that the hunt was ‎leading him back to where traumatic memories of war and violence had scarred him, in ‎Afghanistan. With the events unfolding, ‘The Rectifier’ brings light to the underworld drug ‎trafficking business, terrorism, and how greed for power and money can shift even those that are ‎our protectors into traffickers and criminals.
The Rectifier is the first of a Trilogy of Stuart Reece thriller books. ‎
Berkeley Fenne A retired senior company director latterly a business consultant, he had provided ‎guidance and support to a variety and diverse range of companies. He designed and delivered a ‎business improvement programme with accompanying reference manual, which inspired the ‎beginning of fiction novel writing. Fenne is a Spanish resident, appreciating the opportunity to write ‎in the pleasant surroundings of southern Spain.
Available from: Amazon Books – Pegasus Publishing – berkeleyfenne@gmail.com

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SPAIN

What you hiding, Sneaky Pete? Sánchez refuses to reveal hundreds of names of his hand-picked staff to Ethics violation investigators: {Translation, summary}
– Corruption scandals surrounding Pedro Sánchez’s Government and the PSOE expose a government that has exceeded its predecessors in questionable practices, despite promises to end them. However, the information released represents only a fraction of the problem, as nepotism and revolving doors between government and private companies remain extensive but lacking transparency.
– The investigative portal Civio examined hundreds of advisers and temporary personnel who moved between ministries and companies linked to government activity. Civio criticises the Government’s refusal to disclose but a small fraction of the names, citing that several PSOE ministries have provided no information at all, while among disclosed names most are communications advisers, party affiliates, or relatives of politicians.
– According to official statistics, nearly 800 temporary staff worked across various ministries in 2023, yet only around 200 names were released, suggesting more than 570 politically appointed figures remain hidden. Cases such as the daughter of former PSC secretary Pere Navarro, and relatives of former ministers like Alberto Garzón, highlight the problem. Civio stresses that publication of all temporary staff names is absent from Sánchez’s new anti-corruption plan, with over 2,600 appointments since 2010 remaining partially unknown.
– Corruption scandals surrounding Pedro Sánchez’s Government reveal that, despite promises to end such practices, insider favouritism and reward appointments persist, with little personnel transparency. Civio’s investigation shows that many ministries, mainly PSOE-led, refuse to disclose the names of politically appointed temporary staff, obscuring hundreds of appointments since 2010. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2025-07-17/jueves-sanchez-se-niega-a-desvelar-cientos-de-nombres-de-su-personal-contratado-a-dedo-7276856/

ANDALUCÍA

Even the lefty main stream media admits socialist PSOE is sinking in Andalucia, not an easy task considering how the current conservative PP leaders are mucking things up: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Barometer by Centra reveals a historic collapse in PSOE support, largely attributed to corruption scandals involving José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, while the PP maintains a commanding lead.
– If elections were held now, the conservative PP would secure 41.7% of votes and an absolute majority with 55 to 57 seats, suffering minimal losses since 2022.
– In contrast, the PSOE would record its worst result ever in Andalusia with only 19.8%, translating into 24 to 26 seats, down from 30 in the last election.
– Other parties like Vox, Por Andalucía/Sumar, and Adelante Andalucía would see modest gains. Despite this, Juanma Moreno and María Jesús Montero enjoy higher personal approval ratings than their parties.
– Nationally, Andalusians largely view the political situation pessimistically, favouring Alberto Núñez Feijóo as prime minister. The Barometer also highlights corruption as the top concern in Spain, while unemployment and healthcare are priorities in Andalusia. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/barometro-centra-pp-juanma-montero_0_2004389037.html

AXARQUÍA

The terral arrives this Friday at the Axarquía: yellow alert for temps above 36C, La Viñuela may reach 40C: {Translation, summary}
– From this Friday onwards, the terral, a very dry northwesterly wind responsible for the highest temperatures in the region, will take hold. This warm spell could last until next Monday, the 21st of July, although on some days it might alternate along parts of the coast with sea breezes or westerly winds.
– With the terral comes the first yellow warning for high temperatures this summer in Axarquía. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a warning for the region on Friday for maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius, in force from 1 pm until 9 pm. Nevertheless, the worst conditions in the province are expected on the Costa del Sol and in the Guadalhorce Valley, areas under an orange warning for maximum temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius.
– Meteorology forecasts for Friday in the province partly cloudy or clear skies, with intervals of high clouds, and some morning low cloud periods along the coast. Minimum temperatures will remain mostly unchanged, while maximum temperatures will rise along the coast. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to the northwest with moderate intervals in the afternoon, and occasionally strong westerly winds along the coast.
**FRIDAY’S PROJECTED HIGH TEMPS**
– The highest temperatures in Axarquía will occur inland, although the terral is expected to reach parts of the coast during the afternoon. Thus, the maximum temperature is anticipated in La Viñuela at 40 degrees Celsius.
– Temperatures of 39 degrees are forecast for Benamargosa, Periana, Alcaucín and Riogordo; 38 degrees in Canillas de Aceituno, Almáchar, El Borge, Cútar and Totalán; 37 degrees in Rincón de la Victoria, Benamocarra, Comares, Iznate, Moclinejo and Colmenar; 36 degrees in Vélez-Málaga and Algarrobo; 35 degrees in Torrox, Cómpeta and Frigiliana; 34 degrees in Alfarnate; and 33 degrees in Nerja.
– The weekend will maintain stable conditions and clear skies. Winds will predominantly come from the northwest or west, with moderate westerly winds along the coast. The terral is likely to cause a drop in sea temperatures. This is because this wind encourages the phenomenon known as upwelling: the warmer surface waters move out to sea, leading to the rise of colder, nutrient-rich currents. It is a kind of natural reset of the water.
**WEEKEND**
– For Saturday, a slight drop in temperatures is expected in Axarquía. For now, AEMET has not issued any warnings for high temperatures in the region on this day. Nonetheless, 39 degrees is still expected in La Viñuela, 38 degrees in Benamargosa, and 37 degrees in Canillas de Aceituno or Alcaucín, among the prominent values.
– On Sunday, temperatures are forecast to rise again, reaching values similar to those predicted for Friday, with even higher maximums at points along the western coast of the region, though lower in the upper Axarquía. Thus, 40 degrees would return to La Viñuela; 39 degrees to Benamargosa and Alcaucín; and 38 degrees to Rincón de la Victoria, Periana, Canillas de Aceituno, Almáchar and El Borge.
– The following week would begin with temperatures very similar to those on Sunday. From Tuesday onwards, a downward trend in temperatures is expected due to the return of the levante and sea breezes, although humidity levels would rise, resulting in a greater sensation of sultriness. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-terral-llega-este-viernes-a-la-axarquia-aviso-amarillo-por-temperaturas-maximas-de-36-grados/

UKRAINE WAR

Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation:
– Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals.
– By naming Yulia Svyrydenko {pic}, the former economy minister, to become the country’s first new head of government since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Zelenskyy on Thursday elevated a loyal politician who has experience in diplomacy with the U.S. and other Western nations. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-government-reshuffle-zelenskyy-svyrydenko-c64ec1fd2475ad85c6a54a50c63076eb

UK

16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in next general election, government plans:
– Today, the UK government announced its plans to lower the voting age to 16 in time for the next general election. It also pledged other changes to the electoral system, such as expanding forms of voter ID, moving towards automatic voter registration, and tightening rules on political donations to protect against foreign interference. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c93kkg37n3kt

SPORTS

Tennis News- Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis, thanks fans – ‘To breathe, to heal’:
– Ons Jabeur, the 29-year-old Tunisian tennis star and two-time Wimbledon finalist, announced on July 17 that she is taking an indefinite break from tennis to focus on her well-being, citing injuries and emotional strain over the past two years.The announcement follows her emotional first-round exit from Wimbledon, where she was forced to retire hurt against Viktoriya Tomova. Full article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/ons-jabeur-announces-break-from-tennis-thanks-fan-to-breathe-to-heal/articleshow/122662011.cms

SPANISH ROYALS

The infanta Sofía will continue her studies outside of Spain: {Translation, summary}
– Infanta Sofía, having recently graduated from UWC Atlantic College in Wales with the International Baccalaureate, will begin a three-year degree in Political Science and International Relations at Forward College, affiliated with the University of London. Her studies will take place successively in Lisbon, Paris and Berlin, commencing this September.
– This choice follows her expressed wish to study abroad, with her parents, the King and Queen of Spain, setting conditions that her education remain close enough to allow her to attend institutional duties and prove useful to the Crown. As Sofía is not heir to the throne, she will have responsibilities different from those of her elder sister, Princess Leonor.
– Founded in 2021, Forward College offers a unique programme, at €18,000 annually, whereby students study in three European capitals and is academically directed by the London School of Economics. The course includes subjects such as Political Science, Philosophy, History and Business. The college is highly selective, admitting one in every eleven applicants, and its student body represents around forty nationalities. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5732405/0/infanta-sofia-estudiara-politica-relaciones-internacionales-forward-college/

TRAVEL

Seville to Málaga Renfe train disruption Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August: {Translation, summary}
– Adif is going to carry out in order to improve the hydraulic capacity of the infrastructure, Renfe will enable alternative service by road from source to destination and the intermediate stations on the route to the services of conventional Mid-range Sevilla-Malaga during Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August.
– During these three days will run a total of 102 buses in the section affected by the works, to ensure the mobility of the travelers from the 34 Half-Distance conventional Sevilla-Malaga (12 Friday, 10 on Saturday and 12 on Sunday).
– The buses will have as source and/or destination of the stations of Sevilla, San Bernardo and Dos Hermanas, with stops at all intermediate stations on the route, except Bobadilla and El Chorro-Caminito del Rey whose mobility is ensured only by taxi. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/autobus-renfe-tren-sevilla-malaga-agosto-obras-20250716131847-nt.html

RELIGION

A CT scan prior to the restoration of the Virgin of Fatima discovers a capsule inside: {Translation, summary}
– The statue of the Virgin of Fátima venerated in Málaga is to be restored on the occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary of its arrival in the city. As a preliminary step, a computed axial tomography scan was performed to assess its state of preservation and ensure an intervention respectful of its original structure. The examination revealed an unexpected discovery: a capsule concealed within the image…which may contain a message, document, or or other items of interest and intrigue.
– The study was conducted by the Diagnostic Imaging Unit team at HM Málaga, using high-resolution technology that allows the internal structure to be analysed without the need for physical intervention in the statue. The three-dimensional images are currently being evaluated by experts, and will be essential in planning the restoration process.
– The statue was made in the 1940s by the Portuguese sculptor José Ferreira Thedim, the very artist who created the original statue of the Virgin of Fátima, venerated since 1920 in the Portuguese sanctuary. The Málaga replica bears an official seal of authenticity certifying its provenance and high heritage value.
– During the 1940s, only twelve official replicas of the Virgin of Fátima were made to travel the world on evangelical missions. After fulfilling their purpose, all returned to the Portuguese sanctuary, save for the one that arrived in Málaga. By express wish of the then Bishop Ángel Herrera Oria, the image remained in the city, where it is commonly known as “la Peregrina”. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1910727/un-tac-previo-a-la-restauracion-de-la-virgen-de-fatima-descubre-una-capsula-en-su-interior/

OTHER

RIP- Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87:
– Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ‘60s whose hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” – the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy – has died at age 87.
– Radio DJ Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, a longtime friend, told The Associated Press that she died Wednesday at a hospital in Florida, the state where she had lived for years. Morrow did not cite a specific cause of death, but Francis had posted on social media earlier this month that she had been hospitalized with “extreme pain.” Full article: https://apnews.com/article/connie-francis-died-87-singer-pretty-little-baby-785646a658c66d61f4263eeb5b5d5d42 & Video Link

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Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana- Torre del Mar: 22-27 July
Programming outstanding Fair of Santiago and Santa Ana 2025
– Tuesday 22 July – Day of the Child. All the attractions of the exhibition grounds will offer a reduced price.
– Wednesday 23 July
20:00 h: Animation and charanga in the Paseo Larios.
22:00 h: Traditional ribbon-cutting at the fairgrounds.
Gala Child and election of the Queen and the Coach of the fair.
– Thursday, July 24
09:00 h. Diana Flower and Painting Competition, Francisco Hernández.
09:30 h. Exhibition of Gastronomy of the Axarquia with a traditional breakfast.
13:30 h: Opening of the Fair with a parade from the Paseo de Larios to the tent of the Boardwalk.
16:00 h: Opening of the Fair Youth.
23:00 h: Performance of Javi Medina in the booth official.
– Friday, July 25
Fair Day with performances of Hakuna Matata and the fanfare “And who we are”.
23:00 h: Concert of Nyno Vargas in the booth official.
– Saturday 26 July
Noon: Holy Mass in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.
18:30 h: Procession maritime-terrestrial.
00:00 h. Concert of Carlos Baute in the booth official.
– Sunday 27 July
Traditional dinner for the elderly.
23:00 h: Concert of Falete.
– In addition, from 24 to 27 July, Photo Contest to capture the most memorable moments of the show.

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ANDALUCÍA

Tropical Nights Return- Aemet warns that Malaga province will experience prolonged hot winds and that temps may reach 40C in Malaga city for the first time this summer: {Translation, summary}
– The capital and its environs prepare to endure what is likely to be the greatest episode of heat thus far this summer, which has already been scorching and bent on breaking records on land and also at sea. Accordingly, the arrival of the terral wind is expected from Friday onwards. Depending on the hour at which it arrives, the thermometers shall rise to a greater or lesser extent.
– Juan de Dios del Pino, delegate of Aemet, the State Meteorological Agency, for Andalucía, adds that the terral may linger even until Monday. For now, the forecast is expected to be below 40 degrees Celsius. In any case, this thermal surge shall also elevate nocturnal temperatures between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, rendering the nights even more tropical than usual.
– Regarding alerts, there is presently no necessity to activate them. An orange warning would be issued for the Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce should 39 degrees be forecast, which is more than probable. Inland, the threshold stands at 40.
– “The worst may come on Friday with the arrival of a trough and the wind shifting to a westerly component. That is to say, we shall likely have terral in the customary zones of Málaga province. On this occasion, depending on the hour at which it sets in, we might reach the first 40 degrees Celsius of the summer in Málaga,” warns José Luis Escudero in his SUR blog ‘Storms and Lightning’. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/malaga-recibira-viernes-terral-prolongado-rondara-vez-20250715121427-nt.html

MALAGA CITY

The quality of the waters of the beaches of Malaga is “excellent”, according to a study of the UMA: {Translation, summary}
– The waters of Málaga’s beaches boast “excellent” sanitary quality, as shown by a study from the University of Málaga’s Coastal Sciences Chair, commissioned by the City Council’s Beaches Department. Sampling was conducted along the entire Málaga coastline, including Guadalmar, Sacaba, Misericordia, San Andrés, Malagueta, Morlaco, Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo, El Palo, El Dedo, La Fábrica, Peñón del Cuervo and La Araña, prior to the bathing season and biweekly thereafter. Both bathing waters and sediment samples were microbiologically analysed within twenty-four hours, confirming superior water quality.
– Málaga’s City Council has also renewed key quality certifications. The Tourist Quality ‘Q’, Universal Accessibility, and Sustainability ‘S’ for seven beaches: San Andrés, La Caleta, El Palo, El Dedo, Misericordia, Malagueta and Pedregalejo. These recognitions, together with seven Blue Flags awarded by Adeac and the 2025 Special Mention for Accessibility and Ecoplayas distinctions at Misericordia, Malagueta, and Pedregalejo, affirm Málaga’s enduring commitment to pristine, sustainable, and inclusive beaches. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/calidad-aguas-playas-malaga-estudio-20250716133324-nt.html

COSTA DEL SOL

Biggest electric vehicle charging point in Andalucía opens on Costa del Sol:
– Spanish electricity company Endesa has inaugurated the largest electric car charging point in Andalucía, at El Ingenio shopping centre in Vélez-Málaga on the eastern Costa del Sol. The facility has eight ultra-fast charging points (300 kilowatts), 14 fast charging points (60 kW) and eight semi-fast charging points (22 kW). It also has 300 kW ultra-fast chargers, which allow up to 100 kilometres of range to be recovered in just three to 10 minutes, facilitating quick and efficient stops on long journeys. This new space, in favour of sustainable mobility and carried out in compliance with government guidelines in this area, is located in different parts of the car park. Photo: E.Cabezas. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/biggest-electric-vehicle-charging-point-andalucia-opens-20250715135246-nt.html

TORROX

Torrox begins their guided tours through the historic district every Thursday of the summer: {Translation, summary}
– The Torrox Town Council, through the Tourism Department and the Historic Centre Council, has presented a new edition of guided tours, which will take place every Thursday during the summer at 9:00 a.m., departing from the Plaza de la Constitución. The only exception will be the week of 15 August, when the tour will be brought forward from Thursday to Wednesday 13.
– Registration is free and can be done at tourist offices, tourist information points, by emailing turismo@torrox.es or by calling 952 53 02 25. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/visitas-guiadas-casco-historico-torrox-verano/

MEZQUITILLA & LAGOS

The Lagos Fair 2025 will be held from 1 to 3 August: {Translation, summary}
– Friday, 1st August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest on the beach.
5:30 p.m. Auction tournament at the official caseta.
7:00 p.m. Bicycle ribbon cart.
10:00 p.m. Inauguration of the lighting and ribbon cutting at the entrance of the fairgrounds.
10:15 p.m. Dinner for Senior Citizens.
10:30 p.m. Performance by Hakuna Matata.
11:20 p.m. Election of the Queen, Lady, Mister and Miss Visitor of the festivities.
Midnight. Grand performance by Rafa Garcel.
2:00 a.m. Performance by Rock Añejo.
– Saturday, 2nd August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest on the beach.
2:00 p.m. Moraga with sardines and beer (donation of 2 euros per skewer, free beer).
3:00 p.m. DJ Worzel.
6:00 p.m. Domino tournament at the official caseta.
6:30 p.m. Chess tournament at the official caseta.
11:30 p.m. Performance by Guelmi and Manolo Lera.
1:00 a.m. Performance by Diegote.
2:00 a.m. DJ Sau.
4:30 a.m. Popular games on the dance floor (broom game, musical chairs, skipping rope, tug-of-war…).
– Sunday, 3rd August
12:30 p.m. Children’s contest at the official caseta.
2:00 p.m. Grand popular paella (2 euros per plate).
2:30 p.m. DJ Chema Jr.
3:30 p.m. Trophy presentation.
4:30 p.m. Mini disco.
8:00 p.m. Mass in honour of the Virgen del Carmen (San Fernando Chapel, Lagos).
8:45 p.m. Start of the maritime and land procession of the Virgen del Carmen.
10:30 p.m. Grand fireworks finale near the bridge.
11:00 p.m. Performance by María Olivia.
12:30 a.m. Performance by Zayas.
1:30 a.m. Performance by the Pop group Ñ-Clan.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-feria-de-lagos-2025-se-celebrara-del-1-al-3-de-agosto-con-un-amplio-programa-para-todos-los-publicos/

TORRE DEL MAR

Want to impress your kids? Surprise them with a visit to this event! – Torre del Mar is hosting a new edition of BREAK SEASON, the key break dancing event of urban culture in the Costa del Sol: {Translation, summary}
– The event shall take place on Saturday, the 19th of July, in the vicinity of the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente, Torre del Mar, specifically at the location known as ‘Al Son del Rebalaje’, a privileged seaside setting providing an ideal stage to witness break dancing at its finest. Jesús Pérez Atencia, First Deputy Mayor of Vélez-Málaga and Deputy Mayor of Torre del Mar, presented the new edition of BREAK SEASON, an event already established as “one of the foremost references for urban culture on the Costa del Sol,” he declared.
– The event will commence with participant confirmations between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., officially starting at 7:00 p.m.
This edition features a break dancing battle in a two-on-two format, assembling prominent dancers nationally and internationally. The winning team shall receive eight hundred euros, with two hundred euros awarded to the runners-up, recognising talent and commitment.
– The jury comprises three break dancing luminaries: PESTO of Last Alive, DEN of Ruffneck Attack, and KRIS of Malaganzters.
– Beyond competition, the event offers a complete cultural experience with live performances, including Akawave’s live looping, DJ Rafaka’s musical ambience, and Kid Frankie as Master of Ceremonies, guiding proceedings with professionalism and vigour.
– “BREAK SEASON is far more than a contest,” said Atencia. “It is a meeting place for youth, for those who view urban culture as a way of life, and for those who believe art is a means of expression and social transformation.” Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torre-del-mar-acoge-una-nueva-edicion-de-break-season-cita-clave-de-la-cultura-urbana-en-la-costa-del-sol/

MURCIA

Riots Update- “Happy slapping” or “Knockout game” may have motivated the attack on the elderly man in Torre Pacheco…absurd acts committed by young people as we enter the Clockwork Orange Era: {Translation, summary}
– In Torre Pacheco, ongoing disturbances trace back to a violent attack on a 68-year-old man, allegedly by youths recording the act for amusement, a phenomenon known as “happy slapping”. Originating in the UK in 2005, happy slapping involves recording assaults to share on social media, trivialising violence. Studies reveal motives include treating violence as a joke, blame shifting among peers, and seeking notoriety.
– Excessive mobile phone use is linked to increased violent tendencies. Rooted in socio-economic, cultural, and psychological factors, the act reflects distorted socialisation marked by peer pressure, lack of empathy, and impulsivity. Initially prevalent in deprived urban areas, happy slapping now spans all classes, facilitated by internet culture and group dynamics with roles of assailant, cameraman, and onlookers. In Spain, over 70,000 youths report its effects, closely tied to cyberbullying, urging urgent reinforcement of ethical and moral education.
– The phenomenon of “happy slapping” shares similarities with the so-called “knockout game” initially reported in the United States in 1992, before everyone carried cameras, though there are distinctions in context and specific behaviours.
– Both involve youths or groups attacking unsuspecting victims, often recording the assaults for entertainment or social notoriety. The motivation in both cases includes seeking attention, peer approval, and sometimes a form of thrill-seeking or boredom alleviation. Additionally, both practices reflect a troubling trivialisation of violence and an erosion of empathy among some young people.
– However, “happy slapping” is a broader term that encompasses various forms of recorded attacks—verbal, sexual, or physical—and originated in the UK as part of a wider cultural trend linked to the rise of mobile phone cameras and social media. The “knockout game,” as reported in America, typically refers more narrowly to the act of attempting to knock a victim unconscious with a single blow. In short, they are related phenomena reflecting youth violence recorded and disseminated via digital technology, though differing somewhat in form and emphasis.
Sources:
https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731578/0/torrepacheco-banalizacion-violencia-que-es-happy-slapping/ & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knockout_game

EUROPE

Iceland’s once dormant Sundhnukur volcano erupts:
– A volcano once dormant in southwest Iceland erupted Wednesday for the 12th time in four years as nearby resort towns were evacuated as a safety precaution.
– The Sundhnukur volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula on the west southern tip of Iceland spewed smoke and volcanic lava into the air in the latest set of activity after centuries of silence until 2021.
– Tourists, families, hotel guests and the public have been evacuated to safety as a precaution in Grindavík, the nearby Blue Lagoon resort and other local areas. However, despite this, no flight disruptions were reported at nearby Keflavík airport.
– Liquid hot magma reportedly created a fissure in the Earth’s crust around 2,296 feet and 3,280 feet long after an “intense earthquake swarm” was initially detected in the morning hours, according to Iceland’s meteorological office. Officials said a smaller fissure also opened west of Fagradalsfjall, estimated to be roughly 1,640 feet long. Full article: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/07/16/4691752674578/

USA

Trump calls own supporters ‘weaklings’ as MAGA’s Epstein backlash grows:
– US President Donald Trump has branded his own supporters “weaklings” and “stupid” for demanding the release of files related to the deceased financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump labelled the furore around the so-called Epstein files a “SCAM” and said his “PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullsh*t'”.
– It comes amid a growing rift within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Republican coalition over the Epstein files and a “client list” that the FBI last week announced did not exist. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week announced it would not release any further documents related to Epstein or his suicide in a New York jail cell. The Justice Department also said that Epstein did not maintain a “client list” to whom underage girls were trafficked.
– The “client list” has been the central pillar of a number of conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein, and senior members of Mr Trump’s administration, including Attorney-General Pam Bondi, had previously promised to release it. {It looks like Ghislaine Maxwell is ready to trade the list for a release from prison in Florida. -Ed. Ref: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/local/state/2025/07/14/epsteins-client-list-ghislaine-maxwell-florida/85191013007/} Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-17/trump-calls-own-supporters-weaklings-over-epstein/105540430

SPANISH ROYALS

Princess Leonor receives the Grand Cross of Naval Merit from her father in Marín (Galicia): {Translation, summary}
– On Wednesday at the Naval Military School of Marín, Princess Leonor received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit from King Felipe VI, marking the day of the Virgin of Carmen, patroness of the Navy.
– The princess, accompanied by her family and dignitaries, was promoted to Second Midshipman upon completing her 2024-2025 training course. Among 130 cadets commissioned, fifteen hail from abroad. The event featured naval training ships including Spain’s ‘Juan Sebastián de Elcano’ and Argentina’s ‘Libertad’. Commandant Pedro Cardona warmly welcomed the royal family into the Navy fold, praising the princess’s perseverance over the past year.
– After completing a six-month instructional cruise across four continents, Princess Leonor departs Marín to continue her military education at the General Air and Space Academy in San Javier. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/galicia/noticia-princesa-leonor-recibe-manos-padre-marin-gran-cruz-merito-naval-20250716121811.html

SPACE

Astronomers Catch a Solar System Being Born for the First Time Ever:
– Scientists have witnessed the earliest stages of planet formation ever observed, watching hot minerals crystallize into solid particles around a baby star 1,300 light-years away. This discovery, published in Nature, marks the first time researchers have caught a planetary system at the very moment when planets begin to form, providing a cosmic time machine to study our own solar system’s birth.
– The breakthrough came from studying HOPS-315, a young star surrounded by a swirling disc of gas and dust called a protoplanetary disc. Using the James Webb Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers detected silicon monoxide (SiO) transitioning from gas to solid crystalline minerals, the crucial first step in planet formation. Full article: https://scienceblog.com/esa/2025/07/16/astronomers-catch-a-solar-system-being-born-for-the-first-time-ever/

CULTURE

50-year-old ‘Gunsmoke’ Reruns More Popular than Disney’s Star Wars/Marvel Junk:
– Throughout the entire first half of 2025, reruns of Gunsmoke (1955-1975) earned more streaming minutes than any of the super-expensive woke crap pumped out by the Disney Grooming Syndicate on Disney+.
– Nielsen ranked the top 20 streaming programs for the first half of the year, and Disney+ earned just one title out of 20. Hilariously, it’s not even a Disney original show. Bluey is imported from Australia and distributed by Disney. It’s a sweet, little animated children’s show.
– Despite literally spending billions of dollars on a countless number of Marvel and Star Wars streaming shows, not a single one placed in the top 20, and yet a whole bunch of older shows did, including Grey’s Anatomy (#2), NCIS (#3), Family Guy (#4), Spongebob (#6), Criminal Minds (#13), and, yes, Gunsmoke (#18). Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/07/16/nolte-50-year-old-gunsmoke-reruns-more-popular-than-disneys-star-wars-marvel-junk/

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– Hot ‘terral’ wind forecast to turn up the heat in these parts of Malaga and the Costa del Sol
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/hot-terral-wind-forecast-turn-up-the-20250716095655-nt.html
– Local Police officers from Frigiliana assist stranded german hiker and dog, rescued after being trapped on 40-metre-high rockface for seven hours
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SPAIN

Housing Ministry accepts that Airbnb will remove listings without registration codes and send monthly data for all listed units starting in August: {Translation, summary}
– On Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda and Airbnb agreed to identify and remove adverts for tourist flats lacking legal registration codes on Airbnb’s platform.
– From August onwards, Airbnb will provide monthly information regarding these adverts. Listings found with irregular registration will be removed after hosts receive notification and a ten-working-day grace period to amend the issues; if a state registration number is revoked, removal will take place within forty-eight hours of ministry notification. Currently, hosts must provide a valid registration number, preferably the national one; this will soon be replaced by two separate fields for national and regional registration.
– Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago, Airbnb’s director-general for Spain, highlighted that this agreement strengthens Airbnb’s commitment to transparency and cooperation with authorities. The single register for tourist rentals, created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, has been in force since 1 July following a six-month transition, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1028, which regulates short-term furnished leases across Member States. Source, Spanish:
https://www.diariosur.es/economia/vivienda/vivienda-acuerda-airbnb-retirada-anuncios-codigo-envio-20250715185753-ntrc.html

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Brussels believes that the amnesty law “does not respond to the general interest, but is actually a political agreement”: {Translation, summary}
– The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is scrutinising Spain’s contentious Amnesty Law, which pardons numerous key figures involved in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Widely criticised, the law appears primarily motivated by a political deal between PSOE and Junts to secure Pedro Sánchez’s investiture, rather than genuine pursuit of the general good. The European Commission condemned the law’s haste and vagueness, noting its two-month application deadline obstructs effective audits of EU financial interests.
– Critics argue the law seriously undermines the principles of separation of powers and equality before the law, by preventing courts from adjudicating ongoing cases and granting impunity to specific political allies, breeding profound distrust. The law’s adoption through urgent procedures limited parliamentary scrutiny, intensifying concerns over democratic legitimacy and judicial independence. Prominent judges and legal bodies denounce it as an unprecedented breach of the rule of law in European democracies. Detractors warn this “self-amnesty” not only erodes trust in Spain’s justice system but also sets a dangerous precedent of political interference, privileging certain actors while leaving others accountable, thus fracturing social cohesion and the rule of law itself. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/comision-asegura-cree-ley-amnistia-afectara-directamente-20250715110810-ntrc.html
Additional ref, English: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/amnesty-for-the-catalan-independence-movement/

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The ‘La Sección Primera de la Audiencia de Sevilla’ Court questions whether the Constitutional Court inappropriately overturned the Supreme Court decision in the ERE case, asks for EU intervention: {Translation, summary}
– {Just to get you up to speed: The ERE case involves embezzlement. It concerns the fraudulent misappropriation of public funds—specifically, tens or hundreds of millions of euros from the Andalusian government’s fund intended to support laid-off workers through Employment Regulation Files (ERE).
– The First Section of the Seville Court of Appeals has questioned whether Spain’s Constitutional Court (6 lib to 4 conservative judges voted along party lines) overstepped its bounds by annulling convictions for the fraudulent financing of Andalusia’s ERE (employment regulation agency), including those of former Socialist presidents Manuel Chaves and José Antonio Griñán, previously upheld by the Supreme Court.
– The Constitutional Court ruled that participation in approving draft budget laws does not constitute an administrative resolution, rejecting prior criminal interpretations of corruption. Concerned that the Constitutional Court has supplanted the Supreme Court’s exclusive authority as highest legal interpreter, the Seville Court has suspended issuing new sentences and referred a preliminary question to the European Court of Justice. This seeks to clarify whether the Constitutional Court’s reconsiderations breach EU law, particularly anti-corruption measures and protection of EU financial interests. The Seville court warns that applying the Constitutional Court’s doctrine risks systemic impunity for corruption, damage that it considers institutionally severe and difficult to repair, undermining Spain’s judicial hierarchy and efforts to combat political corruption impacting EU funds. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910390/la-audiencia-cuestiona-que-el-constitucional-suplantara-al-supremo-en-los-ere/

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Diaz freezes the reduction of the working day in the Congress in response to the threat of Junts:
– The legislative process to reduce working hours in Spain has been postponed until after the summer due to stalled negotiations with the Catalan separatist party, Junts. {The Junts hold the 7 votes that keep Sanchez in office, and now they again invoke that advantage.} Junts has maintained its veto, fearing the measure harms Catalonia’s small and medium-sized enterprises and business freedom.
– The Ministry of Labour had hoped to approve the reform by year’s end, as agreed in the PSOE-Sumar coalition, but this now seems unlikely. While the government publicly remains hopeful of reaching a consensus, Junts has demanded more time, stressing the need to protect Catalan SMEs and workers. Junts’ spokesperson has strongly criticised the policy, equating reduced working hours to encouraging laziness, and the negotiations remain deadlocked.
– The Ministry has postponed the parliamentary debate on the full amendment until the next session, aiming to allow further talks. Sources close to communist Vice President Yolanda Díaz {Spain’s version of America’s commie-congress-puppet AOC shown on left, Díaz on the right} acknowledge the possibility of a parliamentary defeat, but are determined to continue defending the reform politically, {because that’s how the people want their tax money paying her gov’t salary spent?…typical commie wasting other people’s money on her personal crusades when she needs to focus on the real problems: immigration, health, infrastructure, inflation. Stuff that affects everybody. -Ed.}. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731603/0/trabajo-pospone-reduccion-jornada-despues-verano-por-clima-politico-para-dar-mas-tiempo-negociar-con-junts/

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Constitutional Court Here We Come- The Supreme Court dismisses investigating Bolaños for the “Begoña Gómez case” due to the ‘complete absence’ of evidence: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has dismissed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s request to investigate Minister Félix Bolaños {pic} for alleged embezzlement and false testimony concerning the appointment of Cristina Álvarez as adviser to the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez. The Court cited a complete lack of credible evidence linking Bolaños to any wrongdoing and emphasised that occupying public office alone cannot imply awareness or intent in misuse of public funds. The false testimony allegation was also rejected, as no final judicial decision has established contradictory testimonies as factually false. The Court criticised Peinado’s approach, including his failure to consult the Prosecutor’s Office beforehand, a key procedural step.
– Given the political sensitivity of the case and the involvement of high-level officials, this rejection does not mark the end of the dispute. The party seeking to prosecute Bolaños can escalate the matter to the Spain’s Constitutional Court, or even European Union’s legal oversight bodies, potentially invoking principles concerning judicial independence and rights to effective investigation when domestic courts are perceived as obstructive. Such a move would align with recent patterns in politically charged cases in Spain where affected parties seek EU intervention. Therefore, it is likely the matter will continue beyond Spain’s Supreme Court, either politically or legally, possibly reaching the EU courts in pursuit of further scrutiny or redress. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-supremo-rechaza-peticion-peinado-descarta-investigar-bolanos-caso-begona-gomez-20250715151243.html

ANDALUCÍA

The Constitutional Court admits appeals from six autonomous communities, including Andalucia, against the reception of migrant children: {Translation}
– The Plenary of the Constitutional Court has accepted for processing the appeals submitted by six autonomous communities against the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, as published in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). The admitted appeals were those filed by the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, Andalusia, Galicia, Castilla y León, all governed by the People’s Party, along with Castilla-La Mancha, whose government is led by the Socialist Emiliano García-Page.
– The six communities submitted constitutional appeals against Royal Decree-Law 2/2025, of 18 March, which approves urgent measures to guarantee the best interests of childhood and adolescence in extraordinary migratory contingency situations. In the cases of the Balearic Islands and Castilla-La Mancha, the validation agreement for the same Royal Decree-Law, adopted by the Congress of Deputies on 10 April 2025, has also been appealed.
– The Royal Decree-Law was approved on 18 March, despite votes against by the PP and Vox parties, following months of negotiations with the autonomous communities. The measure obliges autonomous communities to collectively accommodate minors currently overcrowding centres in the Canary Islands. The Government expects to begin transfers this summer, but no date has yet been set.
– Catalonia and the Basque Country are not obliged to accept further unaccompanied minor migrants in the 2025 relocation under disputed arrangements with the Sanchez administration, the focus of this appeal. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910463/el-constitucional-admite-los-recursos-de-seis-ccaa-contra-la-acogida-de-ninos-migrantes/

AXARQUÍA

Processions along the Axarquía coastline to honour the Virgin of Carmen:
– Today, Wednesday 16 July: Benajarafe, Torre del Mar, Nerja, La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria & Caleta de Vélez
– Thursday, 17 July: El Morche
– Sunday, 20 July: Almayate
– But it doesn’t end there, because next week Torre del Mar will once again throw itself into the Hermandad del Carmen de Torre del Mar celebrations. As is now tradition, this will take place on 26 July, marking the end of the Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana, which begins on Tuesday 22.
– To see the full listing translated into English, with posters, click on this Google Translate link.

MALAGA PROVINCE

Temps rise on coast as we approach the weekend: {Translation, summary}
– This week, the Costa del Sol and Costa Oriental regions of Málaga are experiencing persistent high temperatures, though they are spared the most extreme inland heat. Along the coast, including Málaga city and Marbella, maximum temperatures will hover around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, but elevated humidity levels of 85 to 90 per cent will create an uncomfortable, sultry environment.
– From Friday onwards, temperatures are predicted to climb sharply, as the typical local terral wind may cause a swift rise along the coastline, especially in Málaga, Vélez-Málaga, and key Costa del Sol areas. By Friday, Málaga city could reach 37 degrees, and Marbella and Vélez-Málaga up to 36. While other parts of Andalucía begin to cool, coastal areas are expected to see their hottest days of the week, with little relief overnight. The humidity and heat are likely to create significant discomfort for residents and tourists alike. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/que-dia-mas-calor-malaga_0_2004379319.html

SAYALONGA

Sayalonga is preparing for the Fair 2025 that comes loaded of performances, tastings and activities: {Translation, summary}
– Thursday, July 17 thru Sunday, July 20.
– The programme for the 2025 Fair starts this Thursday with the traditional football match between bachelors and married men on the sports court. “There will be ham and cheese tastings. It is also Children’s Day, with attractions at reduced prices and children’s entertainment. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, Leo Live Music will take to the stage.
– Friday 18 July we begin at nine in the morning with the traditional rocket launch. At eleven in the morning, the Swimming Championship will start in the municipal pool. In the afternoon, from seven o’clock, there will be children’s games and football semifinals. The illumination of the Fairgrounds will be at 10:30 pm, followed by the opening speech by Mari Ángeles Sánchez Salido and the mayor’s welcome, Sagrario Fernández. At 11 pm, there will be fireworks followed by performances by the Municipal Rondalla and the dance groups from Sayalonga and Corumbela. From midnight, the Youth Tent will open at the school. There will be music with Golden Cuba, the election of the Queen and Mister, and music by Kalita del Sur.
– On Saturday the 12th, just like Sunday, after the reveille, the pool will open with free entrance for all users. At two in the afternoon the Day Fair will open in the Rafael Alcoba square marquee. There will be lunch for all attendees and a foam party with gifts and surprises. The ribbon race on motorcycles near the pool will be at 7:30 pm. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, music will be provided by the Melodías Orchestra. There will be the election of Miss and Mister Visitor 2025. Golden Cuba will follow, and at 1:30 am, Joana Santos will perform.
– Sunday there will be paella tastings. A mechanical bull and a jumping mattress will be set up for free use. There will be traditional games and ribbon races on bikes in the square. At 8 pm, the grand football final will take place. In the evening, besides the trophy presentation, there will be music with the Melodía Orchestra and Golden Cuba. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/sayalonga-se-prepara-para-la-feria-2025-que-llega-cargada-de-actuaciones-degustaciones-y-actividades/

MURCIA

Riots Update- More than 130 riot police mobilised in Torre Pacheco for the first of three days of protests against immigrants: {Translation, summary}
– Following an assault on a 68-year-old resident in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, far-right groups announced three days of protests from 15 July. In response, the Civil Guard deployed over 130 riot police alongside local officers to prevent disorder. The security operation has resulted in thirteen arrests, including suspects involved in the original assault and others linked to racially motivated violence, such as attacks on immigrant-owned businesses. {I have seen unverified online videos of a Torre Pacheco kabab shop being trashed. -Ed.}
– The far-right factions known as ‘Deport Them Now UE’ openly called for a violent “hunt” of immigrants, exploiting the initial attack to incite hatred. Their local leader was arrested in Mataró for inciting hate crimes, and authorities have shut down the group’s Telegram channels.
– Significantly, organized far-right agitators only appeared on the scene after the immediate aggressive response by locals to the initial attack on a Spanish neighbour by North Africans; this then ignited the conflict and attracted the outsiders. Local authorities and residents emphasise the decades of peaceful coexistence between native citizens and immigrants, only now to have tensions exacerbated by extremist outsiders. {I don’t buy it. Maybe they should ask someone under 40 about that peaceful coexistence in the streets of Murcia? Ref 2. There have been community gangs in every town and city in Spain since before Franco arrived, probably brought together by times of famine, when one needed a network to rely on for support just to survive. It was established by the early 1880s that these groups exist, Ref 1. What do gangs do? They defend their territory from outsiders. Thus this “tension” is not anything new. Waves of outsiders have arrived in Spain throughout history. What is new are the levels of violence and criminal organization today’s gangs exhibit. -Ed. Ref 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_Negra_affair & Ref 2: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691457.2024.2352001#abstract}
– The Government and local officials have condemned hateful rhetoric, particularly from the Vox party, blaming it for fuelling tensions. The Murcia Prosecutor’s Office is investigating whether public comments by Vox’s regional leader contributed to the unrest.
– The deployment of police forces and arrests have aimed to restore order, alongside efforts to prevent further mobilisation by extremist groups calling for “neighbourhood patrols” during the protests. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-movilizados-torre-pacheco-mas-130-antidisturbios-primero-tres-dias-protestas-contra-inmigrantes-20250715165258.html

UK

Vandals sentenced to more than 4 years for felling England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree:
– Two vandals who cut down England’s beloved 150 year old Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison for damaging the country’s natural heritage and for the widespread outrage and distress it caused.
– Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers set out on a dark and stormy night in 2023 to carry out what a prosecutor called a “moronic mission,” and toppled the majestic sycamore onto Hadrian’s Wall. Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specializing in tree law, said it was the first time in the U.K. that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-sycamore-gap-tree-trial-sentencing-chainsaw-28a6db1552e6acea118aa7e8bcf69ecb

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Cloudflare Starts Blocking Pirate Sites From UK Users – That’s a Pretty Big Deal:
– Cloudflare has become the first internet intermediary, beyond local residential ISPs, to block access to pirate sites {and associated apps} in the UK. Users attempting to access certain pirate sites are greeted with ‘Error 451 – Unavailable for Legal Reasons’. In theory, ISP blocking should prevent UK users from even seeing this notice, but a combination of Cloudflare’s blocking mechanism and choices made by some VPN users results in a piracy dead end.
– In the latest wave of blocking that seems to have come into force yesterday, close to 200 UK pirate domains were added to one of the longest pirate site blocking lists in the world. The big change is the unexpected involvement of Cloudflare, which for some users attempting to access the domains added yesterday, displays the notice seen below: Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/cloudflare-starts-blocking-pirate-sites-for-uk-users-thats-a-pretty-big-deal-250715/

GASTRONOMIA

Do you remember what tomatoes use to taste like before they became greenhouse raised Styrofoam? In Coín real tomatoes continue to exist and they invite you to visit: {Translation, summary}
– The Hevilla family, devoted to organic farming in Coín, Málaga, offers a unique “Gastroexperience Tomatera” during tomato season, now at its peak in July. Visitors, guided by brothers Cristóbal and Sebas, stroll through fields housing over thirty heirloom tomato varieties, learning intimately about the plants, insects, and cultivation methods. – The tour highlights rare and fascinating tomatoes, from small velvety yellow fruits to green tomatoes that remain green when ripe, culminating in tastings of cherry tomatoes famed both for flavour and beauty. The experience concludes with a summer supper at sunset, featuring gazpacho, tomato salads, local cheeses, toasted Coín bread, vegetable pisto, organic wines, and secret-family lemonade. This limited, group-only event is not a restaurant or typical tourist attraction, but an intimate homage to traditional flavours and sustainable farming. The Hevilla brothers cherish the land and the tomato plants they nurture, making this a rare chance to reconnect with nature, heritage, and authentic local taste. Reservations are essential.
– To experience the Hevilla family’s renowned tomato tour, offered only during the peak tomato season in July and early August, follow these steps:
How to Book the Online Reservation:
Visit the official “Familia Hevilla” website [https://familiahevilla.es/] and navigate to the page for visiting their organic farm. There, you will find a reservation form under the section “Reserva visita.” Submit your preferred dates and contact information.
Confirmation and Payment:
Once your reservation is received, the Hevilla team will contact you to confirm your booking and provide payment details. Pricing is per person:
Adults (16+): €25
Youth (8–15): €15
Children (under 7): Free
Payment is only requested after your place has been confirmed.
Event Details:
When:
Tours run Monday to Friday during July and up to 14 August.
Where:
The tours take place at the Hevilla family’s finca in Coín, Málaga. The exact location will be provided after booking.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing, suitable walking shoes, and a hat for sun protection are recommended. Try to carpool if attending in a group. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/familia-hevilla-coin-experiencia-tomates-malaga-20250710140244-nt.html

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– Can opener, juicer, washable bath mat: this is the minimum equipment required in tourist rental accommodation in Andalucía
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– Nine things to do with kids in July and August in Malaga, beyond the beaches of the Costa del Sol
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– Welcome to the club, almost 50% of families in Andalucía cannot afford a summer holiday this year
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– Heat returns to southern Spain with four provinces under amber warnings for maximum temperatures of up to 42C
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July Musical Events in La Zubia (Granada):
La Zubia’s series of free ‘Musical Evenings’ on Friday nights throughout July.
– 18 July, “Calequi and Las Panteras” will perform a vibrant mix of funk, afropop, and Latin rhythms at the Music Pavilion.
– 25 July, ‘15 Tangos of History’ by La Porteña Tango, showcasing live music and dance with two couples of dancers. {No specific location given, probably also at the at the Music Pavilion.}

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Comares’ Festival de Verdiales: Saturday 19 July
In the Plaza Balcón de la Axarquía from 20.30.
Five groups (pandas) performing the three primary styles of Verdiales, a traditional folk music and dance style from the Málaga region of Andalusia, Spain, often described as a type of fandango.

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Night of the Nasrids in Cútar: Sat, 19th July
The municipality of Cútar in Málaga’s Axarquía region will host the inaugural Night of the Nasrids, a cultural event celebrating the town’s rich Andalusian heritage. The event honours the discovery of ancient manuscripts, including a 12th-century Almohad Qur’an, and features a theatrical tour recounting the tale of Muhammad al-Yayyar, the last local imam who safeguarded precious Arabic texts.
At 7:30 p.m. – Theatrical route ‘Calamus and Lime, the destiny of al-Yayyar’: departure from the Arabic fountain.
At 9:00 p.m. – Couscous workshop conducted by Dar al-Tajine in the Town Hall square.
At 9:30 p.m. – Nasrid evening: a market of crafts and local products, Andalusian cuisine service, and storytelling in the Town Hall square.
At 11:00 p.m. – Concert by the Navarrete Sefardí Project in the Town Hall square.The Town Hall square will serve as the cultural hub throughout the night.
To aid visitors, a return bus service departs at 6:00 p.m. from Málaga (Manuel Azaña Square, stopping at Rincón de la Victoria) and Nerja (stopping at Torrox, Algarrobo Costa, Torre del Mar, and Vélez-Málaga). Tickets cost fifteen euros, including insurance; enquiries may be made via 674752007.

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SPAIN

The price of butane gas cylinders will fall by 5% starting this Tuesday to €17.11: {Translation, summary}
– The maximum retail price of butane gas cylinders will fall by 5% from Tuesday, to €17.11, thus halting the upward trend that had led to five consecutive increases since September last year, according to a resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910106/la-bombona-de-butano-baja-un-5-a-partir-de-este-martes-1711-euros/

MALAGA PROVINCE

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in south of Spain is felt in Malaga province and on Costa del Sol:
– A 5.5 magnitude earthquake was felt this morning in parts of Malaga province. The earthquake was registered at 7.13 am in the Mediterranean, in the area of Cabo de Palos, about 70 kilometres from Almería. The earth movement has been registered by the National Geographic Institute and disseminated via mobile phones by means of an alert.
– Specifically, it is reported to have occurred 244 kilometres from Malaga. The earthquake was felt mainly in the Axarquia area (Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar) and in some parts of Malaga city. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/55magnitude-earthquake-south-spain-felt-malaga-province-20250714080950-nt.html

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DGT campaign to control alcohol and drugs on the roads of Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has launched this Monday, July 14, a new campaign of surveillance and control of the consumption of alcohol and drugs by drivers. The initiative will run throughout Malaga province until Sunday, July 20. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/dgt-inicia-campana-vigilancia-control-alcohol-drogas_0_2004371238.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Disappointing final numbers from Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar: {DigameXtra}
– The final tallies for the Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar this past weekend, only 90,000 visits over 3 days, and only an estimated €12 million economic impact, are considered disappointing, largely due to the relatively weak lineup of acts this year. Compared to previous editions, which featured more prominent and widely popular artists, this year’s selection failed to generate the same level of excitement and draw among potential attendees.
– While 90,000 visitors is still a significant number, it represents a notable decline from past years when the festival attracted over 150,000 people.
– This drop in visitor numbers also translated into a reduced economic impact for the local area. The festival’s estimated €12 million contribution to the economy, although substantial, fell short of earlier projections and previous years’ figures. Local businesses and organisers had hoped for a stronger turnout, which typically boosts spending on accommodation, food, transport, and other services.
Ref: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/weekend-beach-2025-huge-costa-sol-music-20250714113011-nt.html

MURCIA

The Civil Guard points to the lack of agents and the second generation “maghrebi” as a source of conflict in Torre Pacheco: {Translation, summary}
– The shortage of police personnel to guarantee public safety lies behind the disturbances that have set the streets of Torre Pacheco alight for the past three days, according to complaints from the Guardia Civil. “We speak of a town of 45,000 inhabitants where, due to various circumstances, the police station lacks a sufficient number of officers to maintain security. The shortage of personnel is particularly notable and has caused crime to rise for some time,” sources from the Murcia Command told this newspaper.
– Although the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska {known for his weak grasp on reality} highlighted on Monday that the response of the security forces “has been immediate”, the Murcia Command criticises the slowness in sending reinforcements to contain the riots that began last Friday and have continued throughout the weekend.
– “They have taken too long to respond because the reinforcements arrived very late,” the sources affirm. “It was not until this Monday that the two GRS platoons (36 officers in total) sent for crowd control began work, when they should have been operational on Saturday or, at the latest, Sunday. Tomorrow we expect the arrival of two more GRS platoons, but they will come when the situation has somewhat calmed, as the worst has passed, although some skirmishes may still occur.”
– “There will be a significant increase in Civil Guard presence in the coming days, with many checks and identifications to prevent further clashes,” the sources add, not ruling out further arrests. So far, nine have been detained since Friday: two Moroccans and seven Spaniards, though four of the latter are also of Maghrebi origin.
***”They do not integrate nor wish to integrate”***
– Precisely those Spaniards of Maghrebi origin, that is, children of immigrants born in Spain, represent a very troublesome profile in Torre Pacheco, on whom the Guardia Civil places particular emphasis: “It is not a matter of racism but of reality, because nine out of ten violent crimes committed in the town are by the same profile of offender: second-generation Moroccan or Algerian immigrants. They are young people, some minors, born in Spain but who neither feel nor wish to feel Spanish. They do not integrate nor want to integrate, only socialising among themselves and forming very closed ghettos. While their parents came to work and achieved some degree of integration, this second generation is much more problematic because many neither work nor study and end up offending, with drug dealing, thefts, and robberies.”
– “In Torre Pacheco there are immigrants of many nationalities, and this phenomenon is not seen with any other immigrant profile, not even those from other parts of Africa. Many sub-Saharan immigrants from countries such as Congo show a greater willingness to integrate and work than these second-generation Maghrebis. I could not say why, but that is the sad reality,” they add.
– The sources from the Murcia Command also warn that this offender profile is becoming increasingly violent: “They almost always carry a blade, which may be a knife, a razor, or even a machete. Their violence is escalating, as seen in the assault on the Torre Pacheco resident that was somewhat the trigger for these riots. He was beaten up merely for amusement; they did not even intend to rob him; it was gratuitous violence.”
– Recidivism is another common trait: “They feel immune because the day after their arrest they are back on the street and remain free until trial. People are somewhat weary because they are always causing trouble.” Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731081/0/guardia-civil-falta-policias-magrebies-segunda-generacion-origen-conflicto-torre-pacheco

UKRAINE WAR

In reversal, Trump arms Ukraine, threatens sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil:
– U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees a peace deal in 50 days, a major shift in policy brought on by disappointment with Moscow. Sitting side-by-side with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters that he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin. Billions of dollars in weapons would be distributed to Ukraine, he said.
– “We’re going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they’ll be sent to NATO,” Trump said, adding that Washington’s NATO allies would pay for the weapons. The weapons would include Patriot air defence missiles, which Ukraine has urgently sought to defend its cities from Russian air strikes.
– His threat to impose so-called secondary sanctions on Russia, if carried out, would be a major shift in Western sanctions policy. Lawmakers from both political parties in the United States are pushing for a bill that would authorise such measures.
– Throughout the more than three-year-old war, Western countries have cut off most of their own financial ties to Moscow, but have held back from taking steps that would restrict Russia from selling its oil elsewhere. That has allowed Moscow to continue earning hundreds of billions of dollars from shipping oil to buyers such as China and India.
– “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs,” Trump said. “If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple, and they’ll be at 100%.” A White House official said Trump was referring to 100% tariffs on Russian exports as well as secondary sanctions on other countries that buy Russian exports.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-send-patriot-missiles-ukraine-us-envoy-visits-kyiv-2025-07-14/

SCAMS

Pyramid scheme that defrauded more than €4.6 million with fake real estate investments busted in Málaga: {Translation, summary}
– The National Police in Málaga have dismantled a pyramid scheme fraud that swindled over 4.6 million euros from around fifty victims. The scheme, run through a limited company involved in property investments and financial intermediation, promised investors monthly returns of four per cent or more via mortgage loans and real estate.
– The fraud, dating back to 2021, collapsed in 2023 when payments ceased, and was uncovered in March 2024. Two intermediaries with advanced fiscal and investment knowledge acted as advisers, organising fake meetings to feign legitimacy. The mastermind, a man who hid to evade justice, used his partner as the company’s formal administrator.
– Nine suspects were arrested, facing charges including aggravated fraud, document falsification, misappropriation, and money laundering. Precautionary asset freezes were imposed. Victims include entire families, bank branch managers, and financial professionals, underscoring the scam’s sophistication. The police advise verifying the legality and solvency of investments and caution against offers promising returns far exceeding market norms. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-cae-red-malaga-estafa-piramidal-defraudo-mas-46-millones-falsas-inversiones-inmobiliarias-20250714132649.html

FINANCIAL

Bitcoin soars to new all-time high:
– Bitcoin continued its rapid climb and hit another all-time high Monday as U.S. lawmakers begin a week focused on passing pro-crypto legislation.
– Data from CoinMarketCap showed bitcoin climbed above $123,000 (€105,452) early Monday, up from about $108,000 only a week ago. The world’s oldest and most popular cryptocurrency is currently the fifth most valuable asset class in the world at $2.4 trillion, giving it a higher market cap than Amazon. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-alltime-high-trump-crypto-week-6766c48f955d4796252c3c7b5fbcf57e

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News Note: Today I catch up from my long weekend break with this weekend’s events including the Murcia race riots, the Football World Cup scandal in Malaga and GROK AI losing its mind.

SPAIN

Trump announces 30% tariffs for EU. Now Sanchez, who was the only holdout in the EU defence spending debacle, wants EU protection from tariffs: {Translation, summary}
– The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has just reacted to the letter that his US counterpart, Donald Trump, sent this Saturday to the European Union , announcing tariffs of 30% for the region from the 20% proposed on April 2, when the trade war broke out.
– “Economic openness and trade create prosperity. Unjustified tariffs destroy it,” Sánchez said through his social network X, making it clear that now he sees unity as key to face the period of negotiations that is coming until August 1, the deadline that the White House has given in its unusual trade policy to seek agreements with its partners.
– “We support and will support the Commission in its negotiations to reach an agreement with the US before 1 August. Together, we Europeans constitute the largest trading bloc in the world. Let’s use that strength to reach a fair agreement,” said the President of the Government. {So now Sanchez wants to play nice with the EU after refusing to cooperate on defence? His audacity is stunning. -Ed.}
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/sanchez-apela-unidad-europea-acuerdo-justo-frente-20250712165442-ntrc_amp.html

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Green Agenda Failing In Spain- Almost half of all cars on the road in Spain are more than 15 years old:
– 100% electric vehicles represent only 0.87% of the current total number of cars and SUVs on Spanish roads, according to the latest data.
– Hybrid vehicles account for 7.6% of the total.
– “The adoption of electric engines is still conditioned by factors such as price, charging infrastructure and autonomy,” said ANCERA general secretary Carlos Martín. “Today, 99% of the vehicle fleet still runs on internal combustion engines, which forces us to continue working toward a realistic, gradual transition,” he adds.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/almost-half-all-cars-spain-are-more-20250710073032-nt.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga Suffers Series Of Fires This Weekend: {Translation, summary}
– The province of Málaga has returned to normal following a series of fires over the weekend, with all major incidents now extinguished. The fire in Villanueva de la Concepción, which began on Friday afternoon amid strong winds and affected diverse vegetation, was brought under control after twenty-five hours thanks to the efforts of firefighters and aerial resources, despite challenging conditions.
– Another significant fire in the Mijas Golf area was stabilised within an hour of its outbreak early Sunday morning, with crews continuing to secure the site.
– Additional fires in Álora, Casares, and Moclinejo, which occurred between Friday and Saturday, were also extinguished and ultimately classified as urban, not forest, incidents. Notably, a fire at a waste facility in Casares spread quickly due to high winds but was contained within the landfill perimeter, allowing normal operations to resume. The effective response of emergency services has ensured the safety of the affected areas. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/controlados-incendios-declarados-malaga_0_2004358528.html

MALAGA CITY

Local economy loses billion euro opportunity- Malaga will no longer be a 2030 World Cup host city after football stadium project collapses- local fans & businesses denounce gross mismanagement for loss of fabulous opportunity and waste of funds already invested:
– Malaga has officially withdrawn from its role as a host city for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after local and regional institutions admitted to a total breakdown in the management of stadium redevelopment plans.
– Mayor Francisco de la Torre {pic} confirmed the decision in a press conference on Saturday morning, joined by representatives from the Junta de Andalucía and the Diputación Provincial, although neither made any statements.
– The announcement ends years of preparation to bring the World Cup to the Costa del Sol and has been described locally as a historic failure.
– Plans to expand La Rosaleda and create an alternative venue for Malaga CF during the works had stalled, with no viable solutions found. Despite efforts to compare progress with other candidate cities such as Zaragoza, where a modular stadium was built in 100 days, Malaga consistently fell behind.
– De la Torre also confirmed a commitment from stakeholders to eventually build a new stadium either at La Rosaleda or another location, but admitted that the World Cup opportunity had been missed due to time pressures, mobility challenges and institutional delays.
– Sources close to the city’s planning process cited repeated obstacles, including unresolved issues with the city’s athletics stadium and a failure to secure necessary urban planning licences. The mayor said mobility reports required for those permits would only arrive months from now, making it impossible to meet FIFA’s deadlines.
– The move leaves Valencia, where construction of a long-delayed new stadium is already under way, as the likely replacement for Malaga.
– De la Torre insisted that the city’s reputation remains intact despite back-to-back failures, including the recent disappointment of not hosting the World Expo. He even claimed “This doesn’t damage the city’s image. It’s a tough piece of news that will pass quickly. We’ve acted with responsibility,” adding that he had already informed the president of the Spanish Football Federation, who praised the city’s honesty.
– In a remarkable display of dishonest political story-spin, Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism of the Junta de Andalucía, described the decision of “an exercise of responsibility.”
– Despite De la Torre’s insistence that this is not a defeat, the decision has sparked criticism from residents and football fans alike. Many see it as a missed opportunity not only for the club but for the city and province as a whole.
– With Malaga now ruled out, organisers are left with the task of reshuffling Spain’s proposed venues for the tournament, which will be co-hosted with Portugal and Morocco. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/malaga-will-longer-2030-world-cup-host-20250712135900-nt.html
Additional source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagacf/junta-andalucia-renunciar-mundial-ejercicio-responsabilidad-20250713141931-nt.html

UPDATE- PSOE describes as “fraud” the decision that Málaga is not the headquarters of the World Cup: {Translation}
– Daniel Pérez, Socialist spokesman in Málaga’s City Council, has fiercely condemned Mayor Francisco de la Torre’s official withdrawal of Málaga as a 2030 World Cup host city, calling it a political fraud and betrayal. Pérez accused the mayor of misleading the public with empty promises and concealing vital information about the provisional stadium’s viability. He stressed that the mayor’s refusal to remodel the stadium was not due to technical constraints but rather a lack of foresight and political will
– Pérez reminded that hosting the World Cup was a key electoral pledge by De la Torre and the Popular Party, now revealed as hollow rhetoric. He lamented the loss of a historic chance for Málaga to gain international recognition, investment, and improved infrastructure. Pérez demanded an urgent council meeting for the mayor to explain his actions and called upon civil society to reject dishonesty and demand accountability for the missed opportunity and breach of trust. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/malaga/1909923/psoe-califica-de-fraude-la-decision-de-que-malaga-no-sea-sede-del-mundial/

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MIJAS

Infoca completes work on a fire that broke out early this morning in Mijas Golf: {Translation}
– The Infoca Plan fought through the night and into the morning of Sunday against a fire that broke out in the Mijas Golf area of Malaga, which has finally been extinguished.
– Nine groups of forest firefighters, an operations technician, an environmental agent and five fire engines were mobilised to tackle the fire, which was reported by Infoca at 00.40. In addition, the service reported that the Mijas Fire Department and the Provincial Fire Department Consortium were collaborating in the operation.
– After reporting that the fire had been stabilised at 1.30 a.m. and brought under control at 7.45 a.m., Infoca explained that the operation had been scaled down to extinguish the fire with a group of forest firefighters, an environmental agent and a fire engine, a goal that was achieved at 10.35 a.m. on Sunday. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1909996/fin-a-los-trabajos-de-infoca-contra-un-incendio-declarado-esta-madrugada-en-mijas-golf/

MURCIA

Street Battles Between Migrants and Natives After Elderly Man Allegedly Beaten by Moroccan Youths in Andalucia’s neighbouring autonomous community:
– Open combat between native Spaniards and migrant groups broke out over the past two evenings in the Torre-Pacheco municipality following a group of young Moroccan males allegedly beating an elderly man in the area. Roaming bands of migrants clashed with nationalist anti-mass migration groups in the Murcian municipality of Torre-Pacheco on Friday and Saturday evening, in what has been described as a “spiral of violence” by the local La Verdad newspaper.
– According to the paper, various “ultra” right-wing groups organised anti-migration demonstrations on Friday after an attack on an elderly man allegedly at the hands of a group of young Moroccan migrants earlier that day. Tensions broke out after they came in contact with large groups of mostly North African migrants, sparking outright street battles. {Notice how locals defending their seniors are instantly labelled as “ultra” right-wing in the mainstream media; I’ve seen no proof supporting that allegation, it looks like a neighbourhood reaction rather than a response by “various ultra right-wing groups”. Yet the foreigner attackers are simply misunderstood migrants without such derogatory labels. Pure socialist propaganda. -Ed.}
– There have been claims that the nationalists had organised “hunts” for migrants believed to be involved in the attack; however, there have yet to be any arrests for such activity. Additionally, there have also been claims made on social media of migrants allegedly attacking natives with weapons.
– Dozens of police officers were deployed in the municipality to end the conflict, and several officers suffered injuries, including some who were seriously wounded.
– The president of the residents’ association of Roldán, the largest district in the municipality, Antonio José Martínez, condemned the violence. Still, rather than attributing it to the “far-right”, he blamed a “weariness over the incessant crime rate of the last ten or fifteen years.” Martínez said that crime in the area has been “increasing and increasing” and that the “unrest is difficult to contain, and that’s why the people rebel.” He warned that if the government fails to address the crime issue in the area, then “worse things” than the recent riots are on the horizon. Full article: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/07/13/spain-street-battles-break-out-after-elderly-man-beaten/
Additional ref: https://www.reuters.com/world/violent-clashes-erupt-between-far-right-groups-migrants-spanish-town-2025-07-13/ & X Post Link

UPDATE 13/07/2025, 10:52am- Large deployment of the Civil Guard in Murcia to contain the riots: {Translation}
– The Government Delegate in the Region of Murcia, Mariola Guevara, has announced a large deployment of the Civil Guard in the Murcian town of Torre Pachecho, with reinforcements from the Command’s Citizen Security Unit (USECIC) and the Armed Institute’s Reserve and Security Group (GRS).
– Guevara explained to the media that ‘throughout the day today’ a force has been maintained in the municipality, reinforced with the incorporation of USECIC and GRS units, and with the provision of ‘all possible resources and personnel on their way’ from the General Directorate of the Civil Guard in Madrid and the Ministry of the Interior.
– ‘We are very present there and have a large Civil Guard deployment,’ continued the government delegate, who pointed out that there are currently ‘several groups’ involved in ‘small clashes’ that have been contained thanks to the presence of officers ‘equipped with the necessary materials’ and that, for now, they have not had to intervene beyond containing the situation to prevent violence. She also indicated that ‘there will soon be arrests for the various incidents that took place yesterday and the day before, when they attacked the resident of Torre Pacheco.’ She also pointed out that the investigation into this attack is being closely monitored, as well as the people ‘who are causing this political unrest.’
– Guevara warned of the existence of ‘hate messages’ and ‘incitement to violence’ and assured that action is being taken against them. She also stated that she is in constant contact with the mayor of the municipality and in coordination with the local police and the Murcia government, ‘working to restore normality and tranquillity to Torre Pacheco’. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1909970/amplio-despliegue-de-la-guardia-civil-en-murcia-para-contener-los-disturbios/

HEALTH

The SAS will begin in September the negotiation to renew the employment system, is easier employment eligibility for foreign-trained doctors willing to work for inferior wages a good thing?: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Health Service, known as SAS, has commenced the renewal of its employment pool system after more than two decades without significant reform, aiming to modernise recruitment, increase efficiency, and rebuild trust among staff and the public. The new model promises ongoing updates, reduced reliance on subjective decisions, and greater automation, with at least “eighty-five per cent of job offers made automatically” based on verified professional qualifications. It also seeks to allow immediate entry for new health specialists and to address shortages in difficult-to-fill roles, such as nursing, whilst unifying permanent and temporary hiring through a lifelong digital employment file.
– However, such sweeping reforms are not without risk. Increased automation and reduced human oversight may result in administrative errors and the exclusion of worthy candidates. The transition to digital systems could disadvantage older or less technologically adept professionals. Most notably, by prioritising speed and automation, the system may inadvertently lower standards, opening the door to an influx of foreign-educated doctors whose training may not meet Spanish or Andalusian standards, thus potentially compromising the quality of patient care and undermining public confidence*. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/sas-septiembre-negociacion-renovar-sistema-bolsa-empleo_0_2004342175.html
*Reference to improperly vetted foreign doctors working in Spain, Spanish: https://theobjective.com/sanidad/2025-03-15/comunidades-medicos-especialidad-homologada/

SPORTS

Tennis News- Wimbledon Results: See all the official results here, https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/results/index.html

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Tennis News- The perfect ending- Swiatek fails to lose a game in Wimbledon final:
– Iga Swiatek is now a Wimbledon champion. The former World No. 1 stormed to her sixth career Grand Slam singles title – and a first at the All England Club – with a 6-0, 6-0 defeat of American Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final, making her a Grand Slam champion on all surfaces.
– In a commanding 57 minutes – and just the second 6-0, 6-0 Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era – Swiatek swept to her first title since she lifted a fourth Roland Garros trophy last spring, and improved her record to 6-0 in major finals. Full article: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4310066/swiatek-storms-past-anisimova-to-first-wimbledon-title

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Sinner beats Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title:
– World number one Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title by wearing down Carlos Alcaraz in another high-quality Grand Slam final between the dominant forces of the men’s game.
– Italy’s Sinner claimed a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory at the All England Club, avenging his brutal French Open defeat by Spanish world number two Alcaraz just 35 days ago. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c5ykw5n0p7no

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

GROK AI Warning- Grok chatbot is losing its mind, spouts barrage of offensive stereotypes about Jews, then starts using Musk’s opinions as accuracy filters:
– The latest version of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is echoing the views of its billionaire creator, so much so that it will sometimes search online for Musk’s stance on an issue before offering replies. This apparently developed after the other strangeness below.
– In another widely-viewed thread on X, Grok claimed to identify a woman in a screenshot of a video, tagging a specific X account and calling the user a “radical leftist” who was “gleefully celebrating the tragic deaths of white kids in the recent Texas flash floods.” Many of the Grok posts were subsequently deleted. Grok went on to highlight the last name on the X account — “Steinberg” — saying “…and that surname? Every damn time, as they say.” The chatbot responded to users asking what it meant by that “that surname? Every damn time” by saying the surname was of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, and with a barrage of offensive stereotypes about Jews. The bot’s chaotic, antisemitic spree was soon noticed by far-right figures including Andrew Torba.
– “Incredible things are happening,” said Torba, the founder of the social media platform Gab, known as a hub for extremist and conspiratorial content. In the comments of Torba’s post, one user asked Grok to name a 20th-century historical figure “best suited to deal with this problem,” referring to Jewish people. Grok responded by evoking the Holocaust: “To deal with such vile anti-white hate? Adolf Hitler, no question. He’d spot the pattern and handle it decisively, every damn time.”
– On Wednesday morning, X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced she was stepping down, saying “Now, the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with @xai.” She did not indicate whether her move was due to the fallout with Grok.
– It’s not the first time Grok has sparked outrage. In May, Grok engaged in Holocaust denial and repeatedly brought up (disputed) false claims of “white genocide” in South Africa, where Musk was born and raised. As users criticized Grok’s antisemitic responses, the bot defended itself with phrases like “truth ain’t always comfy,” and “reality doesn’t care about feelings.”
– Grok has also delivered unflattering answers about Musk himself, including labeling him “the top misinformation spreader on X,” and saying he deserved capital punishment. It also identified Musk’s repeated onstage gestures at Trump’s inaugural festivities, which many observers said resembled a Nazi salute, as “Fascism.”
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-xai-colossus-14d575fb490c2b679ed3111a1c83f857 &
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/nx-s1-5462609/grok-elon-musk-antisemitic-racist-content
{I have been testing many different free AI chatbots for accuracy and political neutrality. I have found San Francisco based Perplexity AI to be by far the most reliable and least politically influenced. (https://www.perplexity.ai/) -Ed.}

TRAVEL

More high speed train delays, becoming an all too common problem:
{Translation, summary}
– On Sunday, railway services connecting the Costa del Sol experienced two significant disruptions. The first incident, occurring shortly after five in the afternoon, was caused by a fire near the tracks in Córdoba, which led to the suspension of high-speed trains from Málaga, Granada, and Almería for nearly an hour. Three AVE trains and one medium-distance service were affected, with specific trains halted at stations in Córdoba, Antequera, Puente Genil, and Loja. Once the fire was extinguished, services were gradually restored.
– A separate incident earlier the same day, just before one in the afternoon, affected medium-distance and commuter trains on the C-1 and C-2 lines, particularly between Málaga, Fuengirola, and Álora. The C-2 line was suspended, and passengers from Seville to Málaga were transferred to an AVE at Antequera. Delays included average waits of twenty minutes on the C-1 line and up to ninety minutes on the C-2 line, with normal service resuming progressively. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/incendio-suspende-circulacion-trenesc-alta-velocidad-malaga_0_2004359556.html

CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo

Another PSOE Official Cancelled For Sexual Misconduct, Accused Of “Sexually Humiliating Comments”: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian politics has been shaken by allegations of sexual harassment against Javier Perales, former mayor of Linares and member of the Andalusian PSOE Regional Executive Committee. María Teresa Márquez {pic}, president of the Hosteleros de Linares association, has lodged a formal complaint accusing Perales of making demeaning and humiliating sexual comments during an institutional meeting. – The People’s Party of Linares (PP), led by Mariola Aranda, has demanded Perales’ immediate resignation from all his positions, both organic and institutional, pending judicial investigation. Aranda praised Márquez’s bravery in reporting the alleged misconduct despite fears of reprisal, urging the PSOE leadership to urgently remove Perales to preserve the party’s integrity. She stressed the seriousness of the allegations amid other scandals affecting the PSOE and called for swift action while respecting the presumption of innocence. Perales, who remains deputy for Agriculture and Livestock in the provincial council, faces mounting pressure from political opponents and colleagues to resign as the courts examine the claims.
– This scandal emerges amid a broader crisis affecting Spain’s ruling coalition, which includes the PSOE and the communist platform Sumar. The PSOE has this month already been rocked by a corruption and sex scandal involving Santos Cerdán, a former high-ranking official arrested over kickbacks and the hiring of sex workers. Secret recordings revealed discussions about inviting prostitutes, leading the PSOE to ban members from soliciting such services.
– Meanwhile, Sumar faces its own turmoil after Iñigo Errejón, a former MP and spokesman, resigned following sexual harassment accusations by actress Elisa Mouliaá. Spanish police have opened an investigation, and Sumar’s leadership admitted failures in preventing Errejón’s misconduct.
– These scandals have severely damaged the coalition’s credibility and popularity, intensifying calls for accountability and reform from both the feminists and those who have interests in making the left wing parties look bad.
Sources: Spanish-
https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/jaen/nuevo-supuesto-acoso-sexual-sacude-politica-andaluza-20250712130021-nts.html
English- https://magyarnemzet.hu/english/2025/07/sex-scandal-shakes-spanish-government

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