DigameXtra No. 3124 Thursday, November 6th, 2025

On November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Carlos Vico Quartet: Fri, 7 Nov, 8pm
Ventana Abierta Jazz Club, C/ Granada 3, Nerja
Info/Contact/Map: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/proximos-eventos-upcoming.html & Video Link

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Malaga Gourmet Tour 2025: Sat, 8 Nov, noon-10pm.
Bringing together the best chefs and restaurants in the province in a solidarity event in support of ASAEC and soup kitchens. Live an unique experience where haute cuisine and music come together for a good cause. Sixteen renowned chefs from our province display their talent in an unrepeatable festival with creations that will conquer your senses.
Malaga Gourmet Tour brings together chefs and restaurants with MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Recommendations and Bib Gourmand de la Guía from the MICHELIN Guide, as well as a selection of high-quality establishments selected by the Academy, in a tour that combines haute cuisine, live music, cultural experiences and solidarity. Free admission for children under 3 years old.
Info & tix: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-festival-gastronomico-1848208725049
Official website with full line-up of participating chefs:
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St George’s Church presents ‘Piano Four Hands’:
Saturday, 15th November, 20:00
Featuring Jorge Lechado & Natalia Kuchaeva
Location: St George’s Church, English Cemetery, Málaga
The concert starts 8pm. Gates & bar are open from 7.30 pm.
Tickets are €20. Info & tix: https://stgeorgesmalaga.com/events/

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Carbosur Rock & Blues Guitar Festival:
Sala Riff, Armilla (Granada)
– Friday, November 14th: Armando De Castro Band, Susan Santos, G3 Granada (Mario Gutiérrez Guitar, Alfredo Robles Guitar, Jose Luis Leyva Pizarro) and La Blues Band de Granada.
– Saturday, November 15: Vargas Blues Band, MAGIK, Santiago Campillo and Estrella Sin Luz
Info & tix: https://ticketandroll.com/evento/festival-de-la-guitarra-carbosur-rock-blues

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Rockabilly Christmas: Hot Fever Fest 50’s #3, Sunday 21 Dec, 7pm
Sala Planta Baja, C/ Horno de Haza 1, Granada
3 Bands: Gladys Rocking (Video Link), The Catrina Bandits, Los Rudos
Info & tix (€12adv/€15door): https://www.conciertosengranada.es/conciertos/105725-hot-fever-fest-50s

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Christmas Concert- Granada Blues: Sat, 27 Dec. 8:30pm
2 bands: Blues Band of Granada (Video Link) + Mateo Ortega & the Sugar Daddies
Venue: Planta Baja, C/Horno de Abad 11, Granada
Info & tix (€10): https://entradas.conciertos.club/events/blues-band-de-granada-mateo-ortega-the-sugar-daddies-granada

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News Note: A slow news day in Andalucia. The local press is full of rehashes of old stories and officials patting themselves on the back, or calling each other liars. I see no need to subject the readers to that, it’s bad enough that I had to slog my way thru all that rubbish. Tomorrow’s ‘Weekend Edition’ will be larger than usual since there will be no issue next Monday. -Ed.

SPAIN

The judge in the “Begoña Gómez case” charges a senior Moncloa official and rules out closing the case: {Translation}
– The judge investigating Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, has agreed to summon the Secretary General of the Prime Minister’s Office, Judit Alexandra González, as a suspect, while rejecting the request by the defence and the Public Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss the case.
– This is stated in a court order, to which Europa Press has had access, in which he agrees to summon the senior official to “inform her of the purpose of the proceedings and to notify her of the charges against her, an appearance at which the prosecution and defence must appear in order to specify the charges against her; and to be heard in a statement as a suspect in the crime of embezzlement of public funds” on 12 November.
– It also requests from Moncloa the diaries of Begoña Gómez and her advisor, Cristina Álvarez, for analysis by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-juez-caso-begona-gomez-imputa-alto-cargo-moncloa-descarta-cerrar-causa-20251105102436.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

The old convent of Las Claras will be reborn as a great hospitality project in the centre: {Translation, summary}
– The historic Las Claras convent in Vélez-Málaga is set to begin a new chapter with an ambitious restoration and hospitality project presented to the Town Hall by its new owners. The plan aims to preserve the building’s heritage while transforming it into a cultural and tourist landmark, revitalising the historic centre, attracting visitors and creating jobs. The project seeks to retain the architectural essence of the convent while introducing a modern, functional space focused on hospitality and catering. The mayor highlighted the convent’s importance to the city’s identity and the broader municipal strategy to recover heritage sites and encourage private investment, expressing confidence that the project will mark a turning point for Vélez-Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/velez-malaga-local/antiguo-convento-claras-renacera-como-gran-proyecto-hostelero-centro/202511041728073162664.html

ALHAURÍN DE LA TORRE

‘Aquí hay tomate’, Malaga’s most entertaining tapas route, returns with 20 mouth-watering options in Alhaurín de la Torre– restaurants, bars and tapas passports: {Translation, summary}
– From 6 to 9 November, Alhaurín de la Torre will host the third edition of its Tapas Route, featuring the tomato as the main ingredient. Twenty local bars and restaurants will present innovative tapas, including toasts, salmorejos, meatballs and mussels in Biscay style, with a tapa and drink priced at 4 euros. Participants can collect a ‘tapaporte’, stamping each venue visited to enter for prizes ranging from a wine stopper to a complete travel kit. Diners can also rate tapas via a QR code, contributing to the selection of the winning dish.
– See the full list of participating restaurants and their tapa offerings: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/ruta-tapa-malaga-alhaurin-torre-restaurante-bares-tapaporte_0_2005163442.html

GRANADA

Dangerous Asian hornet detected on Spain’s Costa Tropical for first time:
– The Asian hornet has been officially detected for the first time in Granada province, on an avocado farm in Motril, during a regional pest surveillance inspection. Until now, Granada was the only Andalusian province without a confirmed sighting, but the insect has already spread rapidly across Andalucía since first appearing in Spain in 2018.
-Although no crop damage has yet been reported, experts fear it could soon affect coastal farms and local agriculture. The hornet builds nests close to the ground or in urban areas, increasing the risk of human contact and stings, which can be dangerous for allergy sufferers. It also poses a serious threat to bees, as it preys on them to feed its larvae, damaging honey production and crop pollination. In addition, it can spoil fruit such as mangoes and grapes. Authorities urge residents to report any sightings or nests immediately to local officials. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/asian-hornet-detected-spains-costa-tropical-20251103191822-nt.html

UK

Bird flu cases rise in England as new outbreaks confirmed across multiple counties:
– Defra has confirmed several new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 across England, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 24 so far this season.
– The latest case was detected on 4 November at a large commercial poultry premises near Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the site, and all birds on the premises will be humanely culled as part of disease control measures.
– This follows a series of confirmed cases in recent days. On 3 November, outbreaks were reported at two large commercial units near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and Crediton in Mid Devon, as well as among captive birds near Danehill in East Sussex. Earlier in the week, further detections were made in North Yorkshire, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and East Sussex.
– So far this season, which began in October 2025, there have been 20 confirmed cases in England, three in Wales, and one in Northern Ireland, with no cases reported in Scotland. Full article: https://www.poultrynews.co.uk/health-welfare/bird-flu-cases-rise-in-england-as-new-outbreaks-confirmed-across-multiple-counties.html

USA

Socialist Muslim Mamdani Makes History With Decisive Win in NYC Mayoral Race, Dems won almost every other race as well:
– Zohran Mamdani was elected the 111th mayor of New York in a historic victory that will put an avowed democratic socialist in charge of the city that serves as the capital of global finance.
– Mamdani, a Democrat, received 50.4% of the votes, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running on an independent line after his loss to Mamdani in the primary, garnered 41.6% with 98% of the vote counted. Republican Curtis Sliwa got 7.1%.
– When Mamdani is sworn in on Jan. 1, the 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens will be the youngest person to hold the office in a century. He’ll also be New York’s first Muslim mayor and first person of South Asian descent to lead the city in its 400-year history. He’ll replace first-term Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the race amid low poll numbers and a series of scandals.
– Mamdani is the Ugandan-born son of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Columbia University professor and scholar of colonialism. He moved to New York at age 7, attended Bronx High School of Science and Bowdoin College in Maine, and tried his hand at multiple careers, including as a rap artist, working on his mother’s films, and as a foreclosure-prevention counselor at a nonprofit named Chhaya before turning toward politics. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2018, and he first won election to the Assembly in 2020, representing a district in western Queens. Full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-05/mamdani-wins-race-to-become-next-mayor-of-nyc-ap-says

GASTRONOMIA

Eat Like The King In Malaga– The steak tartare that King Juan Carlos likes: {Translation}
– The restaurant El Jardín de Lutz, in Finca Cortesín, prepares this dish with a recipe that the Royal House provided to its chef several decades ago.
– Half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and five chopped capers per person. Not one more, not one less. The steak tartare prepared by chef Lutz Bösing and his team at El Jardín de Lutz restaurant in Finca Cortesín, Casares, is exactly the same as King Juan Carlos likes it.
– As the emeritus monarch prefers, the tartare is made with beef tenderloin, a raw egg yolk, extra virgin olive oil and a quarter of a fresh spring onion. The dish, prepared at the table, is seasoned with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley and lemon juice. The only twist they allow themselves is to top it with a fried egg yolk.
– Lutz has treasured this prized recipe for decades, since his time in the kitchen of the Lodge Hotel in Sierra Nevada, Granada, long before a fire destroyed it and forced its reconstruction. Apparently, King Juan Carlos was skiing at the resort and wanted to enjoy one of his favourite dishes, steak tartare, just as he would at home.
– To make sure they got it right, the hotel management and Lutz himself managed to obtain the recipe directly from the Royal Household, sent by fax, for the dish so enjoyed by the then monarch. It is a document that, even today, he keeps in his office as part of his personal history. “The only change is that we add a fried egg,” the chef explains.
– The dish remains a fixture on the restaurant’s menu and is priced at 44 euros. El Jardín de Lutz is a dinner-only restaurant with a strict dress code, also known for other specialities such as guinea fowl breast with morel sauce, bimi and mashed potatoes (49 euros) or a classic Mediterranean sole ‘Meunière’ with seasonal vegetables (64 euros). Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/steak-tartar-gusta-rey-juan-carlos-20251016171818-nt_amp.html

SPANISH ROYALS

Queen Letizia surprises with her most striking gala look– she repeats her blue dress, wears her chaton earrings and chooses her favourite Russian tiara:
Source: https://www.mujerhoy.com/moda/no-te-pierdas/reina-letizia-look-cena-gala-sultan-oman-vestido-azul-tiara-rusa-20251104204155-nt.html

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DigameXtra No. 3123 Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

On November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 By naythandoctorlaptop

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Flamenco at Almuñécar’s J. Martín Recuerda Auditorium:
Puerta de Granada, 19 (18690) Almuñécar
– Fri, 7 Nov, 7pm. FLAMENCO: Requiebro. Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/flamenco-requiebro

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Térmica Village, Vélez-Málaga: Sat, 8 Nov, 12:30-11:00pm
Constitution Square
Throughout the day, the central square of the municipality will be transformed into a lively design market, where almost twenty creators and artisans will offer unique and sustainable products. Also featuring live music, dance, workshops & demos.

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Campillos– 17th Feria del Jamón this weekend 8-9 Nov:
– Considered a Provincial Tourist Attraction, it will bring together more than 50 companies from the pork and food sector in José María Hinojosa Park. Although ham is the star product of the event, there will be no shortage of other delicacies such as salchichón, morcilla, cheese and olive oil. To accompany the food, there will be a bar service.
This year, the activities will begin on Saturday 8th November, when there will be an introductory course on ham cutting, a wine tasting by Bodegas Carpe Diem and musical performances by DJ Josan Oliva and the group La Taraská.
Near the Caminito del Rey, so maybe combine the 2 activities?
See full schedule of events: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/campillos-feria-jamon-cerdo-noviembre-actividaes-20251103151542-nt_amp.html

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Mercado Moscatel- Almáchar: Sun, 9 Nov
María Zambrano Park will once again be filled with flavours, aromas and traditions on a unique day that pays tribute to wine and Muscat grapes, symbols of the identity of the Axarquía region. The IX Muscat Market will bring together local producers, artisans and lovers of good food in an unmissable event celebrating local cuisine and culture. There will be tastings, show cooking, music and folklore, all in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the essence of the Axarquía. Info: https://www.bandomovil.com/almachar/1436114/0

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Algarrobo presents “SONÁRTICA”, a new day dedicated to sound, art and local culture: Fri & Sat, 28 & 29 Nov. With workshops, theatre, exhibitions and shows for all audiences. Held in the Escalerilla Park and Las Flores Gymnasium.

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For Sale: Articulated Bed, reduced. Viana Plus (manufacturer Tecnimoem), articulated bed with lift trolley. Headboard and footplate included. No mattress. WhatsApp for more photos and video of it functioning.
In-person collection. Kathleen from Algarrobo pueblo. Now only 100€
Spanish WhatsApp: 722177155.
email: kathleen @ inglesdepatanegra.com

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For Sale: Sturdy folding mobility walker, with brakes. Good condition. 25€.
Barbara/Torrox campo. Can deliver to BP station or Torrox pueblo main carpark.
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Spain’s Health Minister Mónica García Slams Junta de Andalucía for Obstructing Cancer Screening Data, Threatens Advanced Legal Action: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía has been sharply criticised by Health Minister Mónica García for failing to provide mandatory cancer screening data, in defiance of laws obliging transparency and cooperation. All the other autonomous communities have complied or are in the process of doing so.
– However, the Andalusian government, under the PP, where the cancer screening scandal initiated this nationwide data demand, has resisted, prompting further legal action.
– She warned that continued non-compliance would result in escalation to the courts through an administrative dispute. By obstructing access to crucial information on breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening, the Junta not only undermines public health monitoring but also endangers women’s health in the region. García framed this negligence as a political calculation, placing party strategy above the responsibilities of the healthcare system. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-sanidad-envia-requerimiento-formal-andalucia-remita-mes-datos-cribados-cancer-dejen-soberbia-20251104140742.html

AXARQUÍA

Wasting taxpayer funds on useless, redundant studies– Scientists warn of “structural drought” in Axarquía and advocate for “profound reform” of water management. Everybody already knew this!: {DigameXtra}
– A recent study by researchers from the University of Málaga, Princeton University and IHSM ‘La Mayora’ claims to document a “structural drought” in the Axarquía region, citing long-term imbalance between water demand and availability, overuse of groundwater, expansion of irrigated agriculture, and institutional shortcomings. Published in PNAS, the paper details the obvious: severe droughts between 2019 and 2024 reduced reservoir levels, urban water restrictions were imposed, and fruit production suffered massive losses in mango and avocado crops.
– While presented as a major scientific finding, the study adds little that is new. Anyone familiar with Axarquía’s agriculture and water situation has long recognised these issues: the region is prone to drought, irrigation-intensive crops strain resources, and regulatory oversight has historically been insufficient. The so-called “multidimensional analysis” largely confirms what local authorities, farmers and residents already know, offering broad policy recommendations- tighter monitoring, flexible permits, and integrated planning- that have been repeatedly suggested and debated for years.
– In practical terms, the study demonstrates the continued waste of taxpayer money on research that merely reaffirms common knowledge without delivering actionable solutions, serving more as an academic exercise than a tool for meaningful change in regional water management. Ref:
https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/cientificos-sequia-estructural-axarquia-reforma-gestion-agua_0_2005163505.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Third dead body discovered in Malaga province in less than 24 hours– In Algarrobo, Alpandeire & Puerto Banús: {Translation}
– The Civil Guard has opened a new investigation following the discovery of another abandoned body in Alpandeire, specifically next to a road in this municipality of the Serranía de Ronda. This would be the third lifeless body found in less than 24 hours in the province of Málaga. The discovery of the body, that of a male, occurred on Sunday, 2 November, when the Security Forces and medical services were dispatched. Upon arrival, they located the body in a roadside ditch with apparent signs of violence.
– Police are also investigating another body that was abandoned on Monday around midday at the boat fuel dock in Puerto Banús, Marbella. The deceased had been dumped there by the occupants of a rigid-inflatable boat while still alive. However, upon the arrival of medical personnel, the man, still unidentified, was already deceased.
– At almost the same time yesterday, the Civil Guard was also alerted to the discovery of another body at sea, near a rocky breakwater area on Mezquitilla beach, in Algarrobo. According to information obtained by this newspaper, the individual is a woman of foreign origin. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/hallan-nuevo-cadaver-abandonado-alpandeire-signos-violencia-20251104102812-nt_amp.html

NERJA

Restoration of Abandoned Nerja Quarry Begins After Two Decades of Delays: {Translation, summary}
– The Barranco de Los Colmenarejos in Nerja, Málaga, is a periglacial streambed that houses a long-abandoned limestone quarry. The site, sealed by Nerja Town Hall in 2000, has been home to unused industrial vehicles and machinery for over two decades, suffering from theft and vandalism. Efforts by its previous owner, Orlando S. L., to reopen the quarry were rejected by the courts.
– However, in 2013, the businessman Orlando Rodríguez began efforts to remove the machinery and restore the site. After over a decade of bureaucratic delays, restoration work commenced in 2023. The company Materiales de Construcción Orlando S. L. received the necessary permits from the Junta de Andalucía and the local authorities. The restoration includes removing abandoned machinery, clearing debris, and rehabilitating the land for environmental purposes.
– The town’s officials {…who, after 12+ years of red-tape delays, and evidently having no conception of what constitutes reasonable progress…}, expressed their satisfaction with the progress, marking it as a significant step in restoring the site and protecting the surrounding natural environment. {Once again we find pompus officials congratulating themselves when they should be begging forgiveness for the unacceptable decades of delays. -Ed.} Photo: Eugenio Cabezas. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/arrancan-trabajos-restaurar-antigua-cantera-parque-natural-20251103205050-nt_amp.html

CÓMPETA

Cómpeta Chosen to Represent Andalucía in Ferrero Rocher’s ‘Together We Shine Brighter’ 2025 Christmas Spirit Competition: {Translation, summary}
– In 2025, the Andalusian village of Cómpeta will represent Andalucía in Ferrero Rocher’s ‘Together We Shine Brighter’ competition, seeking to follow in the footsteps of Frigiliana, which came second in 2015. Organised by the international chocolate brand, the contest now features one village from each of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities, highlighting local heritage, traditions, and talent. The other competitors include Albaida, Altafulla, A Guarda, Bullas, Consuegra, Cudillero, Fuente del Maestre, Graus, Medina de Pomar, San Vicente de la Barquera, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Tejeda, Torrelaguna, and Viana.
– The competition unfolds over four voting phases, gradually eliminating villages until the final two, with the winner announced on 15 December. Citizen participation via the Ferrero Rocher website is crucial. The winning village will receive the brand’s iconic Christmas illumination, promoting tourism, visibility, and festive spirit across its region.
– Citizen participation will be key in every phase, allowing the public to support their favourite villages via the official company website at [ https://www.ferrerorocher.com/es/es/xp/navidaddeoro/votar/ ]. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/competa…

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria’s new edition of the “Noviembre Musical” cultural cycle with music performances at the emblematic Casa Fuerte de Bezmiliana: {Translation, summary}
– Rincón de la Victoria’s Town Council has announced the 2025 edition of Musical November, offering four free acoustic concerts at the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana, all at 8pm. The series opens on 7 November with the Resonance String Quartet from Málaga, known for blending classical and modern pieces with emotional depth. On 14 November, soprano and pianist Alba Chantar will perform opera and zarzuela works, reflecting her award-winning career and collaboration with the Málaga Philharmonic. The programme continues on 21 November with a Piano and Cello Duo combining harmony and melody across classical and modern repertoires. It concludes on 29 November with the Agalam Saxophone Quartet, presenting a lively and original show. Councillor Paz Couto praised the series for diversifying the town’s cultural scene, while Mayor Francisco Salado called it an essential event for classical and chamber music enthusiasts and a sign of the town’s commitment to accessible cultural quality. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-rincon-de-la-victoria-impulsa-una-nueva-edicion-del-ciclo-cultural-noviembre-musical-con-acusticos-en-la-emblematica-casa-fuerte-de-bezmiliana/

UK

Sir David Beckham receives knighthood from the King at Windsor Castle ceremony:
– Becks, Goldenballs and now officially Sir David, football star David Beckham has received his knighthood from the King – and told Sky News he cried when he found out about the honour. After years in the running following his OBE in 2003, the former England captain and Manchester United star has now been knighted for his services to sport and charity at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
– Sir David’s wife Victoria, the Spice Girl turned fashion designer and now Lady Victoria, joined him at the event – and of course, designed his suit.
– A “huge royalist”, Sir David, 50, was last year named an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, an educational charity established by Charles in 1990.
– Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and West End performer Dame Elaine Paige were also among the stars recognised at the investiture ceremony. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/sir-david-beckham-receives-knighthood-from-the-king-at-windsor-castle-ceremony-13463703

SPORTS

Tennis News- Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match:
– Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match in Dubai on December 28, organisers announced on Tuesday. Sabalenka will face Kyrgios in a modern rendition of tennis icon Billie Jean King’s 1973 showdown with fellow American Bobby Riggs, which turned out to be a watershed moment for both tennis and the women’s movement. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/sabalenka-take-kyrgios-battle-sexes-match-2025-11-04/

RELIGION

17 Nigerian Christians Killed in Attacks Hours After Trump Called Out Religious Persecution:
– At least 17 Christians were killed in attacks across Plateau and Kaduna states, just hours after President Donald Trump re-designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to ongoing attacks by radical Islamists. In Kaduna, seven people were killed and one injured when gunmen attacked Damakasuwa community on Friday evening, forcing residents to flee. Five died on the spot, while two others later succumbed to their injuries.
– In Plateau, 10 more Christians were killed in separate attacks on Friday and Saturday in Kwi and Pushit communities, with many victims being women and children. The attackers were believed to be Fulani militants, a largely Muslim ethnic group that has targeted Christian farmers. Local leaders confirmed the attacks were directed at Christians, with many victims gathering for an evening vigil.
– Trump condemned the killings, stating that Christianity in Nigeria is facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamists, and urged U.S. lawmakers to investigate. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu dismissed Trump’s remarks, claiming they did not reflect the situation’s reality. Full article with links to sources: https://www.breitbart.com/africa/2025/11/03/17-nigerian-christians-killed-in-attacks-hours-after-trump-called-out-religious-pe/

OBITUARIES

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84– Architect of ‘pre-emptive’ & ‘endless’ wars: {DigameXtra}
– Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84, his family announcing the cause as complications of pneumonia along with longstanding cardiac and vascular disease.
– Cheney’s legacy is one of raw power wielded without sufficient restraint. He played a central role in shaping the post 9/11 “war on terror”, championing invasive surveillance, torture as a necessary evil, and pre-emptive war– most notably the invasion of Iraq under false weapons of mass destruction pretences.
– He pushed the executive branch to the brink of unchecked authority, weakened civil liberties, and left behind broken states and countless civilian casualties in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. His business ties and “revolving door” between government and defence interests magnified public distrust of his motivations. A remorseless war hawk with little accountability, he tarnished both his country’s standing and his own.
– Nevertheless, he was also a dedicated husband and father. His passing closes a significant chapter in American history– one in which he directed the machinery of war and intelligence unchecked as VP under feckless and easily manipulated President George W. Bush.
Refs:
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/dick-cheney-dies/
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/04/dick-cheney-obituary-legacy-iraq-war-bush-torture-9-11/
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/08/remembering-why-americans-loathe-dick-cheney/244306/

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Antonio Guerra’s company presents ‘Flamenco Soul’:
Sat, 8 Nov, 8pm. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja
C/ Granada 45, Nerja
The prestigious dancer Antonio Guerra returns, after several years of absence, to the stage of the Cultural Center with his flamenco company, to offer a show with dance, singing, and guitar, in the most traditional style. In the dance he will be accompanied by Macarena Alvarez, Pilar Franco, Mónica Guerra, Gerta Zorrilla and Rocío Ruiz. On guitar, Pedro Guerra; singing, Miguel Angel Fernández; percussion Carlos Leal; and on the palmas, Jesús Carmona.
Info & tix (€20): https://www.giglon.com/en/todos?idEvent=compania-de-antonio-guerra-alma-flamenca & Video Link

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Benefit Concert in Alhaurín de la Torre- 2nd Edition Concert at Finca Palo Verde:
Sunday, 9 November at 6pm
With Comando G performing the best of Spanish language hits. An afternoon full of dancing, fun, and good vibes awaits! Tickets: €10 – Limited availability!
Where to get your tickets:
– Abrazo Amigo Association, Avda. España No. 14, Local 1, Alhaurín de la Torre
– Majula Fashion Store, Tel: 665678875
– Online info & tix sales: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/domingo-de-tardeo-2025/
Organised by: Abrazo Amigo Association. Tel: 623321963
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Upcoming Concerts at Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena- Malaga:
– Il Divo, Sunday, 7 Dec.
– Niña Pastori, Tuesday, 7 Dec.
– Vanesa Martín, Sat, 31 Jan, 2026
Info & tix: https://www.jambase.com/concerts/es/~/concerts-in-malaga

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Sting in Concert in Malaga next summer- Mon, 13 July, 2026:
On Sale starting Wed, 5 Nov, 2025, 10am.
Venue is Marenostrum Fuengirola. Format is a trio.
Tickets for the concert will be available from November 5, 2025 at 10am. In addition, an exclusive pre-sale will be enabled on November 4 at 9am for members of the artist’s fan club. Tickets cost from €93.50 to €170.50.
Info & tix: https://marenostrumfuengirola.janto.es/espectaculo/sting/STING2026/origen/PREVENTA/

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Fiesta de la Castaña- Alcaucín: Sat, 8 Nov
The Chestnut Festival in Alcaucín, Málaga, is celebrated every year on November 8th, bringing together locals and visitors around this autumn tradition. Throughout the day, chestnuts and sweet potatoes are roasted for tasting while enjoying music, workshops, and traditional games. The town square is filled with stalls, pumpkins, and decorations that evoke the season, offering a cultural and gastronomic experience that combines local customs with the festive spirit of autumn. Info: https://www.alcaucin.es/es/4583/fiesta-castana

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Bee Gees “Tribute Band Show”: Sat, 8 Nov, 7pm
Almuñécar House of Culture
Calle Puerta de Granada, Almuñécar
Telephone: (+34) 958 838 623
Info & tix (€15 + 1.50 fee): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2083/bee-gees-tribute-band-show

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Feria del Jamón- Campillos: Sun, 9 Nov
The 17th Ham and Pork Products Fair in Campillos is a prestigious gastronomic event. There will be tastings, training sessions on how to cut ham, demonstrations and live music. The central and iconic José María Hinojosa Park becomes a market for traditional products from Campillos and other villages in the area. Some of the most exciting exhibitors are those selling Serrano ham and other cured meats like chorizo, salchichón, morcón or morcilla.
Also, the event includes stands offering other traditional products from the Guadalteba and Antequera regions—goat cheese, homemade pastries and olive oil from the hojiblanca variety. A total of around fifty different stands are installed for visitors to taste and purchase traditional local products. The fair is a typical folk festivity and, as such, it lasts until late in the afternoon while featuring music and dancing performances by “pandas de verdiales”. Various musical performances both on Saturday, November 8 and during the celebration of the event on Sunday, November 9. Info & map: https://www.malaga.es/en/laprovincia/tradiciones/lis_cd-13231/feria-del-jamon-ham-festival-campillos-november-unique-festival
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Feria del Conejo- Parauta (Malaga): Fri-Sun, 7-9 Nov.
Fair of the rabbit. Free tastings of the traditional conejo ajo con arroz, garlic rabbit rice.
Musical and flamenco performances. Let’s dance friends
Stalls selling local crafts and typical products.
Activities for the whole family.
A few steps from the centre of the village is the Enchanted Forest of Parauta, a magical trail full of figures of elves, fairies and animals carved in wood, ideal to enjoy with children or as a couple. This space combines art, nature and fantasy, offering a unique journey through the nature of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural ParkDeclared Biosphere Reserve.

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Swing Dance Party– Sundays Swing at La Cochera Cabaret:
Sun, 16 Nov, 8-11pm
Av. de los Guindos 19, Malaga
Whether you’re a swingout ace or have never danced swing before, the Swing community in Malaga will welcome you with open arms at a show organised by Malaga Swing. This fresh event brings together dancers of all levels and ages, dedicated to spreading swing in Malaga and promoting the culture that comes with it, with values of camaraderie, inclusion and diversity.
Info & tix (€6): https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2275/los-domingos-al-swing

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Supreme Court Charges Ex-Minister Ábalos, Adviser García, and Businessman Aldama over Pandemic Mask Contracts: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has formally charged former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, his ex-adviser Koldo García, and businessman Víctor de Aldama over irregular face mask contracts during the pandemic. Judge Leopoldo Puente sees evidence of bribery, embezzlement, influence peddling, and criminal organisation. The order marks the end of this branch of the “Koldo case,” though a separate probe into public works contracting remains open.
– The ruling alleges Aldama made cash payments to Ábalos and García in return for official favours, forming a long-term scheme to profit from government connections. The judge also cites suspicious contracts and property dealings involving associates and state firms such as Ineco, Tragsa, and Logirail. Bank records allegedly show sharp rises in García’s cash deposits while Ábalos held office. Unless he resigns his parliamentary seat, Ábalos will now face trial before the Supreme Court once prosecutors and private accusers file their charges.
– {Note: In Spain, members of Parliament (diputados) enjoy a special legal status known as “aforamiento”. This means that if they are investigated or prosecuted for a criminal offence, their cases must be handled directly by the Supreme Court, not by an ordinary court such as the National Court (Audiencia Nacional) or a provincial court. So when the text says: “Unless he resigns his parliamentary seat, Ábalos will now face trial before the Supreme Court…” it means that as long as he remains an MP, only the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to try him. If he resigns his seat, he loses that immunity, and the case would then be transferred to the National Court, which handles high-level corruption and financial crimes involving people who are not aforados (privileged under law). -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2025/11/03/69086967fc6c83b35c8b458f.html

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The courts now have Begoña’s last 7 years of emails– Judge requests a report from the UCO analysing them: {Translation}
– Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has received a copy of the emails of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister, and has sent them to the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard for analysis.
– This is recorded in an order in which the judge notes that Moncloa has delivered to him a USB drive containing documentation that includes a copy of the emails received and sent from the corporate account assigned to Gómez, between 18 July 2018 and 23 September 2025. {If Moncloa actually sent a complete catalogue of all of Begoña’s emails is one of the things the analysis will look at. -Ed.}
– “Send these to the UCO (economic crimes section) so that they may analyse them and produce a report on those related to the case,” Peinado declares, specifying that afterwards he will provide the parties with both the report and the emails analysed, “to preserve the right to privacy.” Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/juez-peinado-pide-uco-informe_0_2005158660.html

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Film Festival 2025- these cinemas in Malaga offer tickets at €3.50: {Translation, summary}
– The Film Festival arrives once again in the cinemas of Malaga, with tickets at €3.50 to see films on the big screen. This is held from November 3-6, and on this occasion there are 12 cinemas in the province of Malaga that participate.
– A dozen cinemas are participating in the Film Festival in the province, spread across the municipalities of Antequera, Coín, Fuengirola, Malaga city, Marbella, Rincón de la Victoria, Ronda and Vélez-Málaga:
*La Verónica Cinemas – Antequera (7 screens)
*Pixel Cinema – Coín (7 screens)
*MK2 Cinesur Miramar – Fuengirola (12 screens)
*Multicines Alfil – Fuengirola (8 screens)
*MK2 Cinesur Málaga Nostrum – Málaga (14 screens)
*UCC Multicines Rosaleda – Málaga (11 screens)
*Cine Yelmo Plaza Mayor – Málaga (14 screens)
*Cine Yelmo Vialia Málaga – Málaga (13 screens)
*Kinepolis La Cañada – Marbella (8 screens)
*Cine Yelmo Rincón de La Victoria – Rincón de la Victoria (10 screens)
*Multicines Ronda – Ronda (5 screens)
*MK2 Cinesur El Ingenio – Vélez-Málaga (9 screens)
– How to get tickets for the Film Festival. Just go to one of the cinemas participating in the event between 3 and 6 November. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/regresa-fiesta-cine-malaga-fechas-entradas_0_2005083570.html

NERJA

Road between Nerja and Almuñécar is one of the most dangerous in the whole of Spain:
– It is a winding road which clings to cliffs and offers unbeatable views of the Mediterranean Sea and it is a favourite spot for motorcyclists. A section of the old N-340 road in Malaga province, on the border between Nerja and Almuñécar (Granada province), is considered one of the most dangerous in Spain. Kilometre point 302, this is the most dangerous section, where in four years there have been three accidents with victims, resulting in four people injured or killed. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/most-dangerous-roads-spain-20251031072457-nt.html

WORLD

Trump says Xi vowed no action on Taiwan during his presidency:
– US President Donald Trump has claimed that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping assured him that Beijing will not pursue its long-standing objective of uniting Taiwan with mainland China while he is in office. “He has openly said, and his people have openly said at meetings, ‘We would never do anything while President Trump is president,’ because they know the consequences,” Trump said in an excerpt of an interview with CBS on Sunday. Full article: https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/trump-says-chinas-xi-assured-him-that-he-wont-take-action-on-taiwan

GASTRONOMIA

The rebirth of family wineries in Axarquía and their wine route: {Translation, summary}
– There are many small family-run wineries, and it is the Muscat grape that is still cultivated as it was years ago. “Our grandparents worked these very same vines. It is a heritage we cannot allow to disappear,” says a winemaker from Cómpeta as he shows his barrels. His passion is tangible and contagious.
– To experience it, one must visit Bodega Dimobe in Cómpeta. It offers tours where modern facilities stand alongside traditional methods, and, most importantly, the visit ends on a terrace with panoramic views. It is the perfect way to understand the union between past and present. The sun-dried Moscatel wine is the best that can be tasted.
– Another gem is Bodega José García, also in the heart of Cómpeta, a family-run winery where the welcome is as warm as the climate. Its charm makes it clear why this village is the unofficial capital of Axarquía’s wine.
– The route would not be complete without Almáchar, the birthplace of the raisin. The Raisin Museum is officially recognised, though not a winery. Interestingly, learning about the meticulous process of sun-drying on the famous drying beds greatly enriches the tasting experience that follows.
– For the curious traveller, the experience is best enjoyed in the most traditional taverns. In Cómpeta, Restaurante El Pilón is the prime example, where pairing wine with a Mediterranean menu is almost a daily ritual. It is a simple yet deeply rooted pleasure that unites the fruit of the vine with the cuisine of the land.
– The fact is that this route is not only about flavour, but also about a way of life. It is a slow journey, a path to savour at leisure, where each winery tells a story waiting to be discovered and where every tasting is a toast to the dedication of a land that continues to write our legend, drop by drop. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/malaga/20251102/ruta-vino-bodegas-ocultas-axarquia_350462.html

HEALTH

PSOE-A Accuses Andalusian Government of Destroying Key Documents in €53 Million Health Contract Scandal: {Translation, summary}
– PSOE-A spokesman Mario Jiménez accused the Andalusian Government of the alleged disappearance and mutilation of contractual documents worth at least 53 million euros, linked to the irregular use of emergency contracts in the Andalusian Health Service. He claimed that information once shown to a judge had later vanished and denounced what he called a premeditated concealment strategy from San Telmo, the regional government headquarters. Jiménez said repeated requests for contracting data since May had been ignored and warned that evidence might be destroyed. – He blamed President Juanma Moreno’s administration for obstructing justice and worsening the health system through mismanagement and diversion of public funds to private firms. Linking the issue to failures in breast cancer screening, he accused the Junta of hiding information from the Health Ministry and blocking a parliamentary inquiry, portraying Moreno as an unprincipled right-wing leader who lacks transparency and empathy. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/psoe-denuncia-desaparicion-documentacion-contratos-emergencia-sas-acusa-junta-ocultarlo_6663818_0.html

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Court Upholds Extension of SAS Contract Probe as Three Former Health Chiefs Face Criminal Allegations: {Translation, summary}
– The Provincial Court of Seville has upheld Judge José Antonio Gómez Díaz’s decision to extend by six months the investigation into the Andalusian Health Service’s (SAS) alleged irregular contracting with private clinics. The case, initiated by a complaint from the Andalusian Socialist Party (PSOE), accuses current SAS director Valle García and her predecessors, Miguel Ángel Guzmán and Diego Vargas, of continuous offences of malfeasance, embezzlement, falsification of public documents, and participation in a criminal organisation. Their lawyer had appealed to stop the inquiry before their scheduled court appearance on 25 November, arguing that the extension lacked legal basis and amounted to a “prospective” investigation without solid evidence.
– The inquiry focuses on hundreds of direct contracts signed between 2020 and 2024 without public competition or prior oversight, many of them justified under pandemic emergency powers already repealed. The court also examines a related Cádiz case involving contract splitting with a single company. Judge Gómez has requested extensive documentation from the Junta de Andalucía and summoned senior officials, including Deputy Finance Minister Amelia Martínez and former SAS finance chief José Antonio Miranda. Internal audit reports, later revealed publicly, had already questioned the legality of these payments and triggered the ongoing judicial process. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/andalucia/audiencia-tumba-recurso-tres-gerentes-sanidad-andaluza-dar-carpetazo-caso-contratos-dedo_1_12723564.html

RECALLS

Batch of popular brand of waffles recalled in Spain for containing fragments of plastic:
– The health authorities in Spain’s Madrid region have detected the presence of a blue plastic material in a batch of a popular brand of Lotus waffles (Lotus). The information has been communicated to several other regions, including Andalucía, where the batch has been distributed.
Product details
Name: Belgian waffle 250g (x5)
Brand name: Lotus
Product appearance: packs of five waffles
Barcode: 5410126002003
Lot number: 171225G ; Expiry date: 17/12/2025
Unit weight: 250 grams ; Temperature: ambient
– The Spanish agency for food safety and nutrition (Aesan) has recalled the product, sold in the regions of Andalucía, Aragon, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Cantabria, Castilla – La Mancha, Castilla y León, Valencia, Madrid and the Basque Country. It is possible that the waffles have been distributed to other regions as well. Persons who have the product concerned by this alert are advised to refrain from consuming it. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/popular-brand-waffles-recalled-for-containing-fragments-plastic-20251031074038-nt.html

SPACE

November’s supermoon this Wednesday, the ‘Beaver Moon’, the closest of the year:
– The moon will look slightly bigger and brighter Wednesday night during the closest supermoon of the year. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle, so it gets nearer and farther as it swings around. A so-called supermoon happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit. That makes the moon look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA.
– November’s supermoon is the second of three supermoons this year and also the closest: The moon will come within just under 222,000 miles (357,000 kilometres) of Earth. Supermoons happen a few times a year. One in October made the moon look somewhat larger, and another in December will be the last of the year. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/november-supermoon-2025-6f607a83e00bea1fc97fcf2f57fa3529

TRAVEL

With pharaoh-like fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization:
– In an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery with a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, Egypt on Saturday inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, a megaproject aiming to give the country’s millennia-old heritage a rich, modern display. Two decades in the making, the museum located near the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx is the centrepiece of the government’s bid to boost Egypt’s tourism industry and bring cash into the troubled economy.
– Touted as the world’s biggest museum dedicated to a single ancient civilization, the new building, in contemporary style is a stark contrast. Its large, open halls give space for some 50,000 artifacts on display, along with virtual reality exhibits. It displays the entire collection of treasures from the tomb of the famed King Tutankhamun for the first time since its discovery in 1922. The museum replaces the Egyptian Museum, housed in building more than a century old in downtown Cairo that — while elegant in its Neo-Classical style — had become antiquated and was often compared to a warehouse, overpacked with artifacts with little explanation.
– The museum’s 12 main galleries, which opened last year, exhibit antiquities spanning from prehistoric times to the Roman era, organized by eras and by themes. Two halls that will be opened for the first time after Saturday are dedicated to the 5,000 artifacts from the collection of King Tutankhamun — a boy pharaoh who ruled from 1361-1352 B.C. The tomb was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 in the southern city of Luxor. The old Egyptian Museum did not have enough room to display the whole collection. The collection includes the boy pharaoh’s three funeral beds and six chariots, his golden throne, his gold-covered sarcophagus and his burial mask, made of gold, quartzite, lapis lazuli and coloured glass. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/egypt-antiquities-museum-pyramids-tutankhamun-1ead2ce683277e613a3aaebb9944d729 & Video Link

NATURE

Orcas are ganging up on great white sharks to eat their livers:
– Orcas in the Gulf of California have been hunting juvenile great white sharks using a clever tactic: flipping them upside down to render them immobile. The discovery suggests there may be a previously unrecognised group of orcas in the region that specialises in hunting sharks. Only a few orca populations are known to feed on sharks, and even fewer have been found to eat great whites (Carcharodon carcharias).
– Jesús Erick Higuera-Rivas, an independent marine biologist in Mexico, and his colleagues captured video footage of orcas in the Gulf of California hunting juvenile great white sharks on two separate occasions. The first, recorded in August 2020, showed five female orcas working together to push a young great white to the surface. “The orcas were ramming the great white to flip it upside down,” says Higuera-Rivas.
– The manoeuvre forced the shark into a state of temporary paralysis, called tonic immobility. It also allowed the orcas to get at the shark’s energy-rich liver, which they shared amongst themselves. A few minutes later, the pod repeated the attack on a different adolescent great white. In August 2022, the research team recorded another group of five orcas using the same technique to hunt a young great white around the same location at the same time of year.
– Orca populations drastically differ depending on where they are located. “Orcas are hunting machines. They are like snipers – they use specific hunting strategies, very specific ones depending on their prey,” says Higuera-Rivas. These findings suggest the orcas belong to a previously unrecognised shark-eating group, he says. Full article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2502576-orcas-are-ganging-up-on-great-white-sharks-to-eat-their-livers/

FINANCIAL

Inflation picks up slightly to 3.1% in October and stands at 16-month highs: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in October, its highest level in sixteen months, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute. The increase was driven mainly by higher electricity, air and rail transport costs, partly offset by cheaper petrol. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and unprocessed foods, also rose slightly to 2.5%, reflecting persistent underlying pressures.
– Electricity prices surged as the 21% VAT rate returned in January 2025 and wholesale prices jumped by 58% from September to October. Rail fares increased due to reduced transport subsidies, still in place until year-end. Analysts from Funcas expect inflation to fall towards 2% by early 2026, aligning with central bank targets. The ten-month average suggests pensions will rise about 2.6% next year, slightly less than 2025’s 2.8%. Overall, the data confirm renewed inflationary momentum despite forecasts of moderation in the coming months. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/inflacion-repunta-ligeramente-hasta-3-1-octubre-se-situa-maximos-16-meses_6662720_0.html

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– Seville Airport offers six new international routes this winter season, making a total of 77 destinations
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SPAIN

Gov’t refusal to address out-of-control inflation results in civil servants’ demands for pay rise; ‘massive’ demonstration forces them to the negotiation table: {Summary}
– A meeting has been called for next Wednesday, although staff unions warn that there will be a general strike in December if there is no agreement.
– Civil servants across Spain protested on Thursday to demand better working conditions and a pay rise, threatening a general strike in December if their demands are ignored. Their actions prompted the government to agree to negotiate the pending salary increase, both for this year, during which pay has been frozen, and for future years. The CSIF, UGT, and CC OO unions described the demonstration in Madrid and at regional government offices as “massive”. The new Secretary of State for Public Administration, Consuelo Sánchez Naranjo, invited union leaders to resume collective bargaining on 5 November.
– Unions welcomed the meeting but demanded a concrete financial proposal from the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Civil Service, led by Minister Óscar López, at the outset, warning that failure to reach an agreement would trigger a strike. Union demands include indexed salaries, improved staffing, fair job replacement rates, better partial and early retirement conditions, and a 35-hour working week. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/government-sit-down-negotiate-civil-servants-pay-20251031193732-nt.html

AXARQUÍA

The PSOE in Malaga criticises ‘the PP’s rejection of the Axarquía’s accession’ to the Metropolitan Area Transport Consortium: {Translation, summary}
– Almáchar Mayor Antonio Yuste has criticised the PP for repeatedly rejecting the inclusion of Axarquía towns in the Málaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium. He demanded a firm commitment from the Junta de Andalucía to incorporate inland municipalities such as Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo and Vélez-Málaga, arguing that current bus services are inadequate.
– Yuste highlighted the unfairness of higher fares for residents outside the consortium and the inefficiency of existing routes, which force detours that significantly increase travel times. He stressed that improved public transport would enhance quality of life for locals and encourage families to relocate from cities to the Axarquía towns. The mayor warned that lack of services contributes to depopulation and called for standardised fares, increased bus frequency, and better connectivity. He insisted that including these towns should be mandatory to ensure equitable mobility and prevent inland areas from being left behind compared to coastal and metropolitan regions. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/malaga-00356/noticia-psoe-malaga-critica-rechazo-pp-adhesion-axarquia-consorcio-transportes-area-metropolitana-20241019102452.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Almogía warns about the water supply situation and asks residents for their full cooperation: {Translation, summary}
– The Town Hall of Almogía, a Málaga municipality with over 4,000 inhabitants, has warned residents about ongoing water supply problems. Between June and September, water tanker trucks were used to reinforce the supply, costing 70,000 euros.
– Despite higher rainfall this year, water consumption reached record levels, largely due to leisure activities and irrigation of farmland, rather than domestic use. Infrastructure has been seriously damaged by storms, with multiple faults that are difficult to locate and repair. The supply network is now insufficient, affecting system performance. Almogía is experiencing population growth both in the town centre and in scattered settlements, further increasing demand.
– The council is undertaking several improvement projects, including upgrades to the Pozo del Puntal reservoir, as well as the La Rubia, Cerro Chifla and Puente Larga reservoirs, and new supply networks at Arroyo Los Olivos, Los Moras, Barranco, and from Pozo del Puntal to Almogía. Temporary supply disruptions may occur during these works. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/almogia-alerta-situacion-suministro-agua_0_2005141023.html

NERJA

Nerja City Council meets with associations to regularise the feline colonies: {Translation}
– The Councillor for Public Health, Javier Rodríguez, held a meeting with representatives from the Costa Animal Society and Refugio Felino de Leo associations, as well as private carers who manage the municipality’s cat colonies, to discuss the implementation of the new Animal Welfare Act. This new law came into force on 29 September and regulates the rights and status of domestic animals in the country.
– The councillor asked those present for an inventory of the number of colonies, their locations, the number of animals and their condition, as well as the people responsible for their care, with the aim of regularising the situation of the municipality’s cat colonies in accordance with the aforementioned law. Photo: Caroline Thompson, Medium Article source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/reunion-del-ayuntamiento-de-nerja-con-asociaciones-para-regularizar-la-situacion-de-las-colonias-de-felinos-de-acuerdo-con-la-nueva-ley-animal/

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Maro celebrated its funniest and scariest Maroween festival: {Translation, summary}
– Neighbors and visitors enjoyed a terrifyingly fun night, dressing up and decorating the streets and facades with pumpkins, skeletons and other motifs of this popular festival that, for years, combines the tradition of chestnuts and sweet potatoes with Halloween. Source & photo credits, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/maro-celebro-su-noche-mas-divertida-y-terrorifica/

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Vélez-Málaga approves charging the garbage tax again amid neighbourhood protests: {Translation, summary}
– From 1 January, the almost 86,000 inhabitants of Vélez-Málaga will have to dig into their pockets with the introduction of a new waste collection tax, a levy not paid in the capital of the Axarquía since the early 1990s, when, following “a political agreement”, this municipal tax was abolished and included in the property tax (IBI) bill. Now, “by imposition of the Government of Pedro Sánchez”, according to the local coalition of PP and GIPMTM, and in compliance with a European directive and a 2022 waste law, the tax will once again be payable in Vélez-Málaga from 2026.
– From 1 January 2026, Vélez-Málaga residents will face a new waste collection tax, reintroduced after more than three decades, previously included in the property tax (IBI). The measure, imposed under a 2022 national waste law and European directive, was approved by the ruling PP and GIPMTM coalition amid protests by about 100 residents, who demanded the IBI be reduced to prevent double taxation. Opposition parties, including PSOE, Vox, and Andalucía por Sí, condemned the move as unfair and threatened legal action.
– The council expects to collect 7.2 million euros annually, with households paying 101–135 euros and businesses averaging 112.3 euros. Exemptions of 126,000 euros are allocated to low-income families. The plenary also approved the council’s progressive takeover of 24 residential estates for maintenance and services and awarded decorations to local police for their service. The mayor expressed reluctance but cited legal obligations, while plans to request IBI reductions from the Ministry were announced. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/velez-aprueba-cobrar-nuevo-tasa-basura-protestas-20251031143832-nt_amp.html

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Vélez-Málaga Launches Citizen Participation Campaign to Improve Cleanliness and Combat Antisocial Behaviour: {Translation, summary}
– Vélez-Málaga Town Council has launched a public campaign inviting residents to share suggestions and complaints about local cleanliness and environmental issues. An information tent will visit all districts during early November to collect opinions and ideas directly from citizens. Mayor Jesús Lupiáñez said the aim is to involve residents in improving their town and to strengthen cooperation between the council and community.
– Alongside this, he has ordered tougher control of antisocial behaviour such as pet fouling and illegal dumping, supported by the Local Police through fines and awareness measures. The council has also reinforced street-cleaning services with additional staff and machinery until a new contract is finalised. The forthcoming contract will increase funding from eight to twelve million euros, allowing wider coverage and more modern equipment to ensure visibly cleaner streets and a more pleasant urban environment. Source, Spanish: https://infoaxarquia.es/2025/10/29/el-ayuntamient…

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A neighbourhood movement in Vélez-Málaga collects almost 500 signatures to halt redevelopment near the Torre de Lagos tower block: {Translation, summary}
– Residents of Lagos, Vélez-Málaga, have launched a petition opposing the redevelopment of land intended for 15 new homes near the Torre de Lagos, a protected cultural monument. The petition argues that some planned buildings would be only 40 metres from the tower, well below the legally required minimum distance of 200 metres. Lucena Barranquero, a local resident, requested the project file from the Town Hall but has yet to receive a response, arguing that construction should be moved back to protect the monument’s surroundings. Celestino Rivas, Urban Planning councillor, acknowledged the petition and noted that the project dates back over twenty years, even before 1996, and has approval from the Andalusian Government. He stated that if any construction were within 200 metres, measures would be taken, yet he admitted the plans show some buildings are around 40 metres away, without resolving the conflict at this time. Rivas described the project as beneficial for Vélez-Málaga, with construction expected to finish in about four months. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/velez-malaga/movimiento-vecinal-velez-malaga-recoge_0_2005121240.html

ALMAYATE

Shooting in a bar in Almayate:
– A 66-year-old man was arrested in Almayate for allegedly shooting a minor and a 29-year-old man with a shotgun near a bar on Calle Maestro Antonio Márquez Robles. The victims, stepbrothers, sustained minor injuries and were taken to La Axarquía Hospital. The incident followed a confrontation inside the bar, prompting the suspect to fetch a firearm and return to locate the victims near another business. The minor suffered wounds to a leg and shoulder, while the stepbrother had bruising and head injuries. Police arrived at around 21:40, locating both the victims and the suspect, who will face attempted homicide charges. The suspect reportedly admitted the act but claimed he had been provoked. Bar staff stated that the dispute quickly moved outside, and then escalated after the man left for a few minutes before returning armed. Shots were described as extremely loud, prompting nearby business staff to take cover. No life-threatening injuries were reported. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/dispara-menor-joven-pelea-almayate-20251031161315-nt_amp.html

TORRE DEL MAR

Traffic Alert– Transport begins the renovation of the N-340A between Benajarafe and Torre del Mar: {Translation, summary}
– The aim of the intervention is to repair existing defects and renew the carriageway, providing drivers with a smoother and safer journey on one of the busiest routes along the Malaga coast.
– From Tuesday 4 November at 08:30, there will be lane closures on the Málaga-bound carriageway of the N-340A between kilometres 262.7 and 269.3, Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 19:00, and on Fridays from 08:30 to 15:00, in order to ensure the safety of both workers and road users.
– The works will be carried out in two phases:
*Phase 1: from 4 to 11 November, between kilometres 262.7 and 264.8, with access to the N-340A from the MA-3203 closed.
*Phase 2: from 12 to 21 November, between kilometres 264.8 and 269.3, also with restrictions on access from the MA-3203.
– To maintain traffic flow, properly signposted alternative routes will be provided via the A-7 motorway, between junctions 953 and 967 during phase 1, and between junctions 953 and 960 during phase 2. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/transportes-inicia-la-renovacion-de-la-n340a-benajarafe-torre-del-mar/

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria signs agreement with Gesco Feline Colonies association for management of captures & feeding of community cats: {Translation, summary}
– Rincón de la Victoria Town Council has signed an agreement with Gesco Colonias Felinas to manage the municipality’s cat populations through the CER Method (Capture, Sterilisation and Return), in compliance with Animal Welfare Law 7/2023. The agreement formalises the management of volunteer groups to capture cats and take them to municipal veterinary clinics for sterilisation before returning them to their original colonies.
– Mayor Francisco Salado highlighted the council’s commitment to ethical, responsible and sustainable animal management and to citizen participation and volunteering. Councillor Lola Ramos noted the agreement speeds up compliance with the law, while Giselle Axiaq of Gesco welcomed the official recognition of volunteer efforts. The four-year agreement establishes a Joint Monitoring Committee to ensure objectives are met and covers actions such as sterilisation, identification, volunteer organisation, training, responsible fostering and adoption programmes, and public awareness campaigns. The council also provides ongoing courses on cat colony care and capture methods. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/ayuntamiento-rincon-de-la-victoria-firma-convenio-asociacion-gesco-colonias-felinas-gestion-capturas-alimentacion-gatos/

UKRAINE WAR

Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Zelenskyy says:
– Russia has deployed around 170,000 troops in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region where they are trying to capture the stronghold of Pokrovsk in a major push for a battlefield victory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.
– “The situation in Pokrovsk is difficult,” Zelenskyy said, while also rejecting recent Russian claims that the devastated city is surrounded after more than a year of fighting. He acknowledged that some Russian units had infiltrated the city, but insisted that Ukrainian defenders are weeding them out. “There are Russians in Pokrovsk,” Zelenskyy told a media briefing in Kyiv. “They are being destroyed, gradually destroyed, because, well, we need to preserve our personnel.”
– In previous sieges during the almost four years since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine has pulled out of some places to avoid losing troops. Ukrainian forces are desperately short-handed against Russia’s bigger army. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently claimed that Russian forces are making significant advances on the battlefield, though their progress has been slow and costly in troops and armour.
– Meanwhile, Russian drones struck apartment blocks in the north-eastern city of Sumy overnight, injuring 11 people, including four children, and also hit the southern Odesa region’s energy infrastructure, authorities said Friday.
– The war has this year been deadlier for civilians than 2024, with a 30% rise in casualties so far, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, said Friday.
– Russia’s almost daily aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy production and distribution facilities are especially worrying because the winter is forecast to be much colder than last year, Schmale said at a briefing in Geneva.
Full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-missile-united-nations-4624a6463aa3637e2d47baec9c5edcbe

UK

UK police say 10 people in hospital after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries:
– Counter-terrorism police have joined an investigation into a mass stabbing on a train, which left nine people with life-threatening injuries. The train was stopped at Huntingdon station, in Cambridgeshire, after police were called at around 7:40pm on Saturday. A man with a large knife is believed to have been shot with a Taser by police after going on a bloody rampage on the high-speed train after it left nearby Peterborough station.
– Witnesses told Sky News the stabbings started around 10 minutes after the train left Peterborough and passengers sounded the emergency alarm. Some told of people trampling over each other, and some hiding in the toilets to escape. One told Sky News he saw one of the attackers being Tasered by police before being arrested.
– Police declared the situation a “major incident” and say counter-terrorism police are now supporting the investigation. With respect to the detainees, they are a 32-year-old black man, and a 35-year-old of Caribbean origin, who was later was released when it was proven that he was not involved in the attack. The main defendant is a British citizen by birth, as confirmed at a press conference by the superintendent of the Transport Police, John Loveless. Their possible motivation is still unknown.
Full articles: https://news.sky.com/story/armed-police-called-to-huntingdon-station-after-multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-13462246 & https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/que-se-sabe-ataque-cuchillo-tren-reino-unido-heridos-autores-britanicos-intencion-terrorista_6663764_0.html

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Andrew will enter into exile at King Charles’ private and remote Sandringham estate:
– Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the disgraced younger brother of King Charles III, is being quietly exiled, further hidden from an increasingly angry British public. The 65-year-old is being removed from the 30-room Royal Lodge at Windsor Castle, where he has lived for more than 20 years, and relocated to one of the king’s private Sandringham Estate properties in eastern England. Stripped of title and perks, Andrew will still enjoy comfort, funded privately by Charles rather than the taxpayer.
– The move will take time, with Andrew sorting possessions and coordinating with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who will not accompany him. Once settled, he could occupy Wood Farm, long favoured by his late parents; Park House, childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales; York Cottage, once home to King George V; Gardens House, previously the head gardener’s residence; or The Folly, a small hunting lodge.
– Sandringham, privately owned and cherished by six monarchs since 1862, offers seclusion amid gardens, parkland, and working farms. The relocation shields the monarchy from further scrutiny over Andrew’s past scandals, while providing him a private, contained setting to live out his later years. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-andrew-sandringham-king-charles-3ce1576fd3156112c0734755a0d5d854 & Video Link

SPORTS

Baseball World Series News- Smith’s homer in 11th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years:
– Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 Saturday night to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series titles.
– Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, and the first from the National League since the 1975 and ’76 Cincinnati Reds. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-blue-jays-score-a9daf1f7ebdd75d5e7bf85d5e7ba22b9

HEALTH

UGT-Andalusia denounces widespread delays of more than 10 days for primary care appointments: {Translation, summary}
– A UGT-Andalucía study has revealed severe delays and mismanagement in the Andalusian public healthcare system. Of 300 appointments requested via Salud Responde last week, only eleven were scheduled within five days, and nearly twenty percent could not be arranged due to system issues. Forty percent of requests experienced waits of more than eleven days, with another thirty percent approaching twenty days.
– UGT warned that these delays are causing patients to attend centres in person, putting further strain on staff. The union criticised the continued announcement of emergency plans without addressing underlying problems. They urged Health Minister Antonio Sanz to resolve widespread management deficiencies, the shortage of medical professionals, prolonged waits for primary care appointments, and the increasing privatisation of certain services, stressing that immediate action is needed to restore efficiency and accessibility in Andalusia’s public healthcare system. Source, Spanish: https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2025/10/23/ugt-denuncia-demoras-generalizadas-por-encima-de-10-dias-para-citas-de-atencion-primaria-radio-sevilla/

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Private Hospitals Also Make Mistakes– Another large malpractice payout in Malaga: {Summary}
– The provincial court of Malaga has ordered medical insurer Segurcaixa Adeslas to pay €137,426 in compensation to the husband and daughter of a 75-year-old woman who died from uncontrolled haemorrhage leading to kidney failure. The patient, already suffering multiple ailments, fell in France on 18 March 2019 and was later diagnosed with a sacral fracture and haematoma. On 26 April, she visited a private Marbella hospital with severe pain and lumbar bruising but was discharged with a diagnosis of lumbago despite signs of anaemia, kidney failure, and worsening condition.
– The court ruled that medical care was manifestly deficient, as no measures were taken to control the haemorrhage or investigate her deteriorating state. The expanding haematoma caused bladder compression, severe anaemia, and prerenal kidney failure. Her death on 29 April resulted from inadequate treatment. Segurcaixa Adeslas, contractually responsible for effective medical provision, must also pay interest potentially exceeding €273,500. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/insurance-company-ordered-pay-more-than-173000-euros-following-patients-death-20251031193818-nt.html

FROM THE “WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING” DEPARTMENT

Who wants inferior doctors? Should qualification procedures be reduced to encourage the hiring of medical workers in Andalucia?
– The Board seeks to fill 320 vacancies for family doctors and 44 for paediatricians through merit-based competition, without exam, guaranteeing their permanence for at least two years.
– Andalusian Health Minister Antonio Sanz has announced a new merit-based recruitment scheme to fill 364 medical posts, including 320 family doctors and 44 paediatricians, mainly in rural and hard-to-staff areas. The plan removes the traditional opposition exam, allowing selection solely through professional experience and qualifications– although critics decry that some foreign qualifications can’t be trusted.
– Sanz presented it as an urgent response to the chronic lack of doctors in isolated parts of Andalucía and confirmed that a decree is being drafted to regulate the process, requiring successful candidates to remain in their posts for at least two years to ensure continuity. The minister defended the system as faster and more practical, arguing that it rewards real service rather than test performance and will help stabilise rural healthcare.
– However, professional associations and some unions have criticised the initiative, warning that dispensing with competitive exams could weaken hiring standards, open the door to political influence and reduce transparency in public recruitment. They urge the Junta to preserve the established merit-and-exam balance in future calls. {This outrage is a blatant insult to the common people. This is not the first time that a lowering of hiring standards has been suggested. It was attacked as a bad idea when his predecessor proposed it just after the last recruitment drive for medical workers was a huge failure, and it remains a bad idea. Sanz offers nothing new, just empty promises of a larger budget and a rehash of old, failed ideas sourced from another failed administrator. We’ve been screwed again by the PP pushing their political cronies into positions for which they are unqualified! Here is a novel idea, how about hiring a new Health Minister with actual experience in the field, one who has a track record of doing the same job successfully elsewhere. Oh, but that would require common sense, something very rare in recent Junta de Andalucia administrations, both the left and right. FUBAR! -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/andalucia-convocara-364-plazas-medicas_0_2005129514.html

SCIENCE

NASA takes one step closer to launching a quiet supersonic jet – X-59:
– A supersonic jet plane designed to make very little noise took flight for the first time this week, in what some say could be the first step toward much faster commercial travel. Video Link

RELIGION

Christian genocide in Africa finally getting the attention it deserves– Trump threatens to go into Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’ if slaughter of Christians doesn’t stop:
– More than 7,000 Christians have been massacred in Nigeria in the first 220 days of 2025, according to human rights NGO Intersociety.
– “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians the U.S.A will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” the president wrote in a post to Truth Social Saturday evening.
– “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!”
– Since 2009, when Boko Haram Islamists launched an insurgency in Nigeria, more than 125,000 Christians have been slaughtered and 19,000 churches have been destroyed, that report stated. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/us-news/trump-threatens-to-go-into-nigeria-guns-a-blazing-if-slaughter-of-christians-doesnt-stop/

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Uber CEO Predicts All Cars Will Be Autonomous in 20+ Years, Driving Will Be a Hobby Like ‘Horseback Riding’:
– Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicts that driving will one day resemble horseback riding, as autonomous vehicles gradually replace human drivers. Speaking with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Khosrowshahi said he expects all cars to be autonomous in “20 plus years,” a shift that could reduce private car ownership while improving overall road safety. He emphasised that humans are fallible, and machines will be far less prone to errors, particularly those resulting in fatalities. He also raised the question of whether societies should continue to allow humans to drive on public roads as autonomous technology matures.
– Khosrowshahi’s comments come amid the growing deployment of robotaxis and self-driving software. Tesla has introduced a supervised version of its Tesla Robotaxi and Full Self-Driving system, though legal challenges remain, including a $242 million settlement after a fatal crash linked to Autopilot. Waymo operates autonomous vehicles in multiple cities with caution, often pausing expansion, and is now partnering with Uber in Austin to provide fully driverless rides through the Uber app. Khosrowshahi’s vision underscores a future where autonomous driving becomes safer and more widespread, fundamentally transforming mobility and car ownership.
– This is not exclusive to America. In Barcelona {pic}, a driverless minibus developed by WeRide and Renault Group is undergoing trials on a 2.2 km circular route in the city centre.
In the Netherlands, the ParkShuttle has been running on a dedicated route as one of the few revenue-generating automated systems in Europe. In Luxembourg, Pony.ai Europe has obtained a Level 4 autonomous-vehicle testing permit and will deploy test vehicles in the coming months.
WeRide, has received Swiss and French permits for autonomous shuttles etc., but not yet a full commercial fare-charging robotaxi fleet.
Video Link of interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Scbc8WMwAU
Refs:
https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-ceo-autonomous-cars-must-meet-higher-safety-standard-humans-2025-10 &
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WeRide &
https://apnews.com/article/driverless… &
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ponyai-europe-secures-luxembourg-robotaxi-testing-permit-302419742.html

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Flamenco in Progress– “La juerga que no fue” by the Estévez/Paños y Compañía: Sat, 1 Nov, 8pm
Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox, Av. Isaac Albéniz, 3, Torrox, Málaga
La juerga que no fue (The Party That Never Was) is a celebration of the desire to have fun, let loose and share. It is an intense defence of joy in the face of the widespread belief that we live in a dystopia. The show invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere of fun, debauchery and sensuality, evoking the spirit of urban Spanish youth.
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Car Boot Sunday 2nd November: El Pantano de La Viñuela, 29713 Malaga
Please come and join our ever popular and friendly market this coming Sunday held in the car park of El Pantano restaurant from 0930 – 1300 hours. We are on Km.30 on the A356 overlooking the scenic lake. We have a full market with many new stalls covering a vast amount of clothing, household, garden, tools, handicrafts, etc., to name a few. Geoff our guitarist and singer will be there as well as RBL.
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XXI edition of the Itinerant Festival of Verdiales– Colmenar:
Saturday, November 8, from 6pm, with 7 groups performing.
The Verdiales Festival will begin at six in the afternoon in the sociocultural enclosure of the municipal swimming pool. The parade will be half an hour before from the ‘La Cruz’ Sports Centre.

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NEWS & ARTICLES

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SPAIN

Sanchez’s Investiture Ruptures– Junts members endorse Puigdemont’s decision to break with Sánchez with 87% support: {Translation, summary}
– Junts members have supported the party leadership’s decision to sever ties with the PSOE, with 86.98% backing the move in a consultation with 66.29% participation. Carles Puigdemont celebrated the result and thanked the base, emphasising their commitment to making difficult decisions in a political landscape dominated by populism. This marks the third time the party has consulted members, and Puigdemont has never lost an internal vote.
– The break with the PSOE comes after months of frustration over stalled agreements, notably around Catalan’s official status in Europe, and immigration powers. Puigdemont accused the PSOE of breaking the Brussels agreement.
– Junts will now shift to opposition, though it remains unclear whether they will reject future proposals or meetings with Sánchez’s team. Despite this rupture, sources suggest negotiations will continue on a case-by-case basis. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/cataluna/militancia-junts-avala-decision-puigdemont-romper-con-sanchez-con-un-respaldo-87_6662992_0.html

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The DGT lists vehicles that must carry the new illuminated V-16 emergency beacon: {Translation, summary}
– From January 2026, Spain will replace traditional warning triangles with the new V-16 emergency beacon. The yellow light, visible from one kilometre away, must be carried in all cars, lorries, vans, and buses. It attaches magnetically to the roof and flashes a 360-degree signal for at least 30 minutes. – Each approved beacon will also connect via GPS and SIM to the DGT 3.0 platform, automatically alerting traffic control centres to warn nearby drivers. Inside, it contains all the components required for correct operation, including a GPS chip and a non-removable SIM card. It also includes a battery or cell with a minimum lifespan of 18 months, whether rechargeable or not. This device must be kept in the car’s glove compartment so that in the event of a breakdown or accident it can be activated in seconds and placed, preferably, on the roof of the vehicle.
– The change follows studies showing that walking along the hard shoulder to place warning triangles greatly increases the risk of being run over. By allowing drivers to remain inside their vehicles, the DGT aims to eliminate such accidents. The V-16 must be stored in the glove compartment for quick access and has a battery life of at least 18 months. Authorities describe it as a safer, faster, and smarter replacement for the outdated reflective triangles. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/dgt-enumera-vehiculos-llevar-nueva-senal-v-16_0_2005128587.html & Video Link

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Spain Pushes Green Agenda Despite Recent Concessions to Traditional Fuels by Brussels: {Translation}
– The Government of Pedro Sánchez has formally requested that the European Commission maintain unchanged the roadmap that calls for banning combustion engines by 2035 and ensuring that, by 2050, only 100% electric cars may circulate. In a letter sent to Ursula von der Leyen, the Spanish Government—together with the French—has demanded that no exceptions be made for hybrid vehicles, even though these account for more than half of sales in the European market.
– According to El Debate, Moncloa’s stance contrasts with the signs of revision emerging from Brussels, where industrial pressure and the collapse of the electric vehicle market have forced the Commission to reconsider its strategy. According to EU sources, several countries and manufacturers warn that the total ban “has led the sector into a dead end”, with more than 100,000 jobs at risk and an industry “in intensive care”.
– The internal debate within the EU includes the possibility of allowing intermediate technologies, such as synthetic or renewable fuels, to avoid the paralysis of the sector. Synthetic fuels, though technically feasible, are too costly and energy-inefficient, while renewable fuels, promoted by companies such as Repsol, are emerging as a more reasonable alternative: petrol and diesel made from organic waste that minimise emissions and can reach climate neutrality through forest-based compensation.
– Despite this, the Spanish Government remains firm in its commitment to the electric vehicle as the only solution, even though 11% of the national GDP depends on the automotive sector, which provides more than two million jobs. Brussels admits that electric cars have yet to take off: charging infrastructure is still insufficient and production costs remain unsustainable for European manufacturers.
– At present, not a single battery for electric vehicles has been produced in Spain, although projects are underway in Sagunto (Volkswagen) and Figueruelas (Stellantis). The Government’s insistence on speeding up the green transition risks leaving the country without a competitive industrial base before the new model is ready to replace the existing one.
Source, Spanish: https://gaceta.es/espana/el-gobierno-exige-a-bruselas-que-prohiba-los-coches-hibridos-y-apuesta-por-un-modelo-100-electrico-pese-al-riesgo-para-el-empleo-20251030-0430/

Pedro prioritizes Globalist agenda over Spain’s prosperity.

TORROX

Torrox Town Council reiterates that ‘the substation reports will certify the safety of the facilities’: {Translation, summary}
– José Manuel Fernández, spokesperson for the Torrox City Council Government, reaffirmed that the new electrical substation would be completely safe, based on assurances from Endesa. During a meeting with representatives from Torrox Park (the area where the substation is located) and municipal council members, Endesa technicians explained how they would carry out a measurement study to ensure the residents’ peace of mind. To ensure more certainty, the Town Hall commissioned a new safety report from an accredited company to supplement the initial study by the University of Málaga. Fernández condemned the opposition’s “unscrupulous political exploitation” of the project, claiming it was stirring fear among the local community.
– Fernández confirmed that the Town Hall is fully available to ensure that the substation’s safety is comprehensively certified, and that all relevant licenses and environmental controls were met in coordination with Endesa and the appropriate authorities. He also reminded that the substation is a crucial investment for the municipality, providing a stable electricity supply, improving network efficiency, and supporting the town’s growth.
– Addressing concerns, Fernández claimed that electrical substations are entirely safe, following strict European regulations, and that no scientific evidence links them to negative health impacts. He also highlighted that the substation would provide direct benefits to residents, including improved electricity quality, energy security, and the capacity to support new development. In conclusion, he emphasised that the substation is a strategic investment, reinforcing Torrox’s ability to grow confidently and sustainably.
– {The scientific consensus is that electrical substations, like most everyday sources of electromagnetic fields (such as household appliances and mobile phones), do not pose a proven health risk when exposure is within regulated limits. However, the World Health Organization’s classification of EMFs as a “possible” carcinogen does leave room for further research. So, while Fernández’s statement that “no scientific evidence links [electrical substations] to negative health impacts” is largely accurate in the context of current scientific understanding, it is important to note that research on this topic is ongoing, and public health bodies continue to monitor and review new data. While there are studies suggesting a possible link between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from electrical substations and health issues such as childhood leukaemia, brain tumours, and cognitive effects, this is not yet accepted by mainstream medicine or industry regulators. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-ayuntamiento-de-torrox-vuelve-a-trasladar-que-los-informes-de-la-subestacion-certificaran-la-seguridad-de-las-instalaciones/

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Torrox and El Morche will celebrate simultaneous parties on Halloween: {Translation}
– Torrox and El Morche will hold simultaneous Halloween celebrations on 31 October, starting at 5 pm. The poster announcing the event was presented in the plenary hall of the local council by the Councillor for Festivals and Popular Traditions, Salvador Escudero, and the Councillor for the Presidency, Mari Ángeles España. Escudero explained that the party in Torrox will be held in the Plaza de la Constitución, while in El Morche the chosen venue is the Paseo Marítimo.
– Both celebrations will feature activities for all ages, culminating in live performances by cover bands and DJs. The councillor for the area explained that there will be bouncy castles, puppet shows, storytelling, workshops, magic and exhibitions by members of the Nadia Fitness Dance Studio academy.
– In Torrox, the live concert in the evening, aimed at a more adult audience, will be performed by the group Proyecto Mandarina, followed by Mike Fdz Dj. In El Morche, the concert will feature the group Play, followed by show-woman and DJ Evelyn Ríos.
– The full programme will be available on the Torrox Town Council’s social media accounts and on the iTorrox Telegram information channel.
Source, Spanish: https://www.radiotorrox.es/4193/com1_md3_cd-79568/torrox-y-el-morche-celebraran-fiestas-simultaneas-en-halloween

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

A truck broken down for almost 15 hours causes another major traffic jam from Rincón de la Victoria: {Translation, summary}
– A lorry breakdown that began on Wednesday afternoon caused more than twelve kilometres of queues on the A-7 motorway near Rincón de la Victoria, lasting until Thursday morning. The heavy vehicle remained immobilised for nearly fifteen hours because the driver, a Moroccan haulier without roadside assistance insurance, was unable to afford towing costs. A first recovery attempt failed when the tow cable snapped, and only a second company managed to clear the road the next day.
– Experts explained that many self-employed truckers skip assistance cover because it can double insurance costs, while a tow can exceed 2,500 euros. The incident again exposed the A-7’s vulnerability, where even a single breakdown causes severe congestion. Málaga Provincial Council president and Rincón mayor Francisco Salado condemned the lack of state investment, calling the situation “third world” and blaming years of central government neglect for turning the eastern stretch into a permanent bottleneck. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/camion-averiado-horas-atasco-rincon-victoria_0_2005128777.html

MIJAS

Latest Home Invasion & Assault– 80 year old woman seriously injured in the brutal assault on her home in Mijas: {Translation}
– Two men have been arrested as suspected perpetrators of a violent robbery in a home in Mijas, where they left the resident, an 80-year-old woman, seriously injured for hours until her son visited her and raised the alarm. The victim was diagnosed with cranial, facial and cervical trauma and had to undergo surgery.
– The Civil Guard reported on Thursday that the perpetrators entered the property by climbing over the perimeter wall and brutally assaulted the victim to force her to hand over valuable items. The woman, who lived alone, was left lying on the floor, unable to move or call for help due to the severity of her injuries. Fortunately, her son, who visited her regularly, found her the next day and alerted the emergency services, who transferred her to hospital.
– A meticulous investigation by the Civil Guard led to the identification and arrest of a 49-year-old man as one of the attackers, who was remanded in custody by the Court of Instruction No. 1 of Fuengirola. Shortly afterwards, his accomplice in the robbery, a 42-year-old man already serving a prison sentence for other offences, was also identified. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/costa-sol-occidental/2025/10/30/herida-grave-mujer-robo-mijas-123182010.html

GRANADA

Earthquake of 3.9 is felt in several municipalities on the coast of Granada: {Translation}
– An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale (later updated to 4.2) was felt at around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday in several municipalities on the Costa Tropical in Granada. The epicentre of the quake was in the Alboran Sea, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
– According to data from the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the earthquake was felt particularly strongly in towns such as Motril and Almuñécar, although no damage has been reported so far. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadahoy.com/costa_tropical/terremoto-3-9-deja-sentir-municipios-costa-granada_0_2005127329.html

EUROPE

Dutch election a tie as Wilders’ far-right party and D66 both win 26 seats:
– Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 were were tied with 98% votes counted in the Dutch general election in an unprecedented neck-and-neck race to become the biggest party. The near total vote count showed each party winning 26 seats in Wednesday’s election.
– The difference between the two leading parties was just over 2,000 votes nationwide, according to the vote count tallied and published by Dutch national news agency ANP and cited by Dutch media. The nail-biting finish is expected to lead to delays in starting the process of forming a new coalition. No Dutch election has previously ended with two parties tied for the lead. The NOS said that votes from nine municipalities were yet to be recorded; that number includes three overseas municipalities and postal votes. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/netherlands-election-wilders-jetten-coalition-01116b4c83723994f7832128ac6cca8c

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The ECB is targeting 2029 for the issuance of the digital euro after completing the preparation phase: {Translation}
– The European Central Bank has advanced the digital euro project to its next phase following the completion of its preparatory stage. If the European Union passes the necessary legislation in 2026, pilot tests could begin in 2027, with the first possible issuance expected in 2029.
– The ECB believes the digital euro will safeguard monetary sovereignty, privacy and payment choice, while supporting innovation and competitiveness. It will coexist with cash, whose legal use the ECB seeks to protect. Development costs are estimated at 1.3 billion euros up to 2029, with annual operational expenses of around 320 million euros thereafter, funded by the Eurosystem. These are expected to be offset by seigniorage, even if digital euro use remains modest. President Christine Lagarde {pic} described the euro as a symbol of European unity and said preparations continue to modernise both physical and digital forms of the currency. {Don’t forget, digital money can be controlled by the banks/gov’ts: expiration dates, purchase restrictions, geographic restrictions, etc. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/eseuropa/noticia-bce-bce-apunta-2029-emision-euro-digital-concluir-fase-preparacion-20251030115730.html

UK

Disgraced Prince Andrew to be stripped of ‘prince’ title and forced to leave Royal Lodge after Jeffrey Epstein scandal:
– Disgraced royal and Jeffrey Epstein pal Prince Andrew will no longer be a prince and will have to move out of his Royal Lodge home, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday. The late Queen’s son will have his title stripped and now be known as “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” the Palace said in a statement provided to BBC News.
– Andrew will move into a property on the Sandringham Estate, privately funded by King Charles, according to the Palace. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/30/world-news/prince-andrew-to-be-stripped-of-prince-title-buckingham-palace/

USA

Trump orders immediate resumption of US nuclear weapons testing:
– US President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, said he has instructed the Department of Defense to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons on an “equal basis” with other nuclear powers. “Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” Trump said on Truth Social, ahead of the meeting with Xi in South Korea. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within five years,” Trump noted.
– As Trump has toughened both his rhetoric and his stance on Russia, Putin has publicly flexed his nuclear muscles with the test of a new Burevestnik cruise missile on October 21 and nuclear launch drills on October 22. President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo that military analysts say is capable of devastating coastal regions by triggering vast radioactive ocean swells.
– The United States last tested a nuclear weapon in 1992.
Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251030-trump-orders-immediate-resumption-of-us-nuclear-weapons-testing

HEALTH

The strike called by the workers of the Regional Hospital of Malaga is suspended after signing an agreement: {Translation, summary}
– The five-day strike planned for 3 November at Málaga’s Regional University Hospital has been called off after an agreement between management and unions. Staff had protested against the failure to cover absences and the daily transfers between units, which caused severe overwork, particularly for nurses.
– The hospital’s management has now pledged to cover all sick leave and reduced-hour positions permanently and to end the practice of forced mobility. The deal will immediately allow more than 200 contracts to be issued {…if they can even find potential staff willing to work in Andalucia, which remains the root problem of these staffing shortages. How the union can once again accept the same old empty promises of increased staffing “solutions” is remarkable. -Ed.}, including 187 for reduced hours and 45 for long-term absences. However, union delegate Juan Ignacio Anguita noted that this does not expand the workforce but restores posts that should already exist. He described the accord as a long-term safeguard rather than a temporary fix and stressed that the Staff Committee will remain vigilant to ensure that the promised measures are carried out in practice. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/10/29/suspende-huelga-convocada-trabajadores-hospital-noviembre-123151646.html

FINANCIAL

Government’s refusal to adjust Income Tax for inflation drains taxpayers while boosting its own spending power– taxpayers moved to higher tax brackets even when real income has not increased: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Government has refused to adjust Income Tax thresholds to inflation, a move known as not “deflating” the IRPF. This has generated an extra 1.8 billion euros a year in hidden revenue, since taxpayers move into higher tax brackets even if their real income has not increased. Brussels has accepted this as a discretionary revenue-boosting measure under the new European fiscal framework, meaning the extra income counts as additional room for public spending.
– By 2027, the Government will have gained about 5.3 billion euros of extra spending capacity. However, the Independent Fiscal Authority (Airef) warns that without spending restraint Spain will breach its agreed fiscal path every year, risking sanctions from 2027 onwards. Airef estimates spending will grow by 4.4 percent instead of the pledged 3.4, requiring annual cuts or adjustments of 3 to 6 billion euros to stay within European limits. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/economia/gobierno-exprime-subida-silenciosa-irpf-asegurarse-5300-20251030184246-nt_amp.html

RELIGION

Islamic State beheads eight more Christians in Congo: {Translation}
– Eight more Christians have been killed in an attack by Islamic State terrorists on a Christian village in eastern Congo. “With the help of Allah, the soldiers of the Caliphate attacked the Christian village of Mangurudjipa in Lubero and beheaded eight Christians while the rest fled the village, and all praise belongs to Allah,” the jihadists declared in a statement posted on their social networks.
– This is yet another chapter in the genocide carried out by the jihadists under the slogan “Bring Down the Cross”, which they adopted when they still possessed their “Caliphate” in Syria and Iraq. It is well known that for certain sectors of Western society only some genocides are recognised, those they choose to define as such, without ever showing concern for the Christians, perhaps because they are black, who suffer these terrible massacres. Why care about some Africans lost in such a vast continent when, for political campaigns and supposed electoral gain, the Jews are so much closer at hand? Besides, those black people are Christians. A true lesson in concern for human rights, regardless of race, religion or political creed, with indifference as the guiding principle. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/internacional/estado-islamico-decapita-otros-ochos-cristianos-congo_2025102969027267c7155f09f1b2859b.html

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CHURCHES & WORSHIP

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NEW LIFE CHURCH

New Life Church:

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: On Sunday the 9^th November, we will be holding a special “Remembrance Service” at 11:00am, where we remember all those fallen in battle.

– 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
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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DOG ADOPTIONS

Axarquia Animal Rescue – Voluntary Charity – non profit organisation:
CIF G93245116 ; Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Valentia- Mix breed female, 5 yrs. For adoption or fostering.
Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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Halloween Music Videos

Traffic & Jerry Garcia play Dear Mr. Fantasy (1994):
– A re-formed Traffic opened for the Grateful Dead on several dates in 1994. This occurred at shows including Soldier Field in Chicago and Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. On at least two of these nights, Jerry Garcia joined Traffic on stage for their final song, a performance of “Dear Mr. Fantasy”. Jerry just loved playing with Steve Winwood (Steve’s website), who has also appeared at several Grateful Dead shows, on organ & guitar. Search YouTube for clips. One was Fillmore East, November 16, 1970. Winwood played the Hammond organ and provided vocals for several songs, including “Hard to Handle”. Video Link

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Grateful Dead, with Steve Winwood on B3 organ: Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys (Audio only)
June 25th 2003 Holmdel N.J. Video Link

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David Bowie – Werewolves Of London: Leaked audio with photo gallery video
– Bowie was sent a copy of this Warren Zevon song and decided to record it, but it remained unreleased until it leaked out of “the vault” in 2018. Here it is in all of it’s wonderful breathtaking beauty. Video Link

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Traffic– Live at Woodstock 1994. Full concert. Video Link

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Night of the Chestnuts / Halloween- Competa:
Fri, 31 Oct., 18:00
Come celebrate our traditional chestnut festival, along with the celebration of Halloween. Chestnuts for all attendees, as well as activities for the little ones, music and fun for the whole family. Info: https://turismocompeta.com/es/agenda/eventodetalle/223/-/noche-de-las-castanas

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Maroween: Fri, 31 Oct.
Maroween in Maro (Nerja) combines local traditions and Halloween in a unique celebration. The town square fills with pumpkins, candles, and sweet potato farming tools, while chestnuts and sweet potatoes are roasted and handed out to attendees. Live music, horror parades, and costume contests animate the night, offering a participatory and family-friendly atmosphere.

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Program of activities of the Halloween party in La Caleta de Vélez:
– Friday, October 31, from 5pm in the Plaza de lah Tenencia de Alcaldía.
– The day will kick off at 5pm with Children’s Halloween, which will include a magic show, themed workshops, a traditional hot chocolate party with cake, and a costume parade.
– At 7pm, the costume contest. The eagerly awaited Passage of Terror for adults will begin at 10pm, starting at the library, passing through the Plaza de la Tenencia, and ending in the auditorium of the municipal building. As in previous years, the passage will feature several themed rooms to ensure a scary and fun experience.

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Vélez-Málaga Halloween program with a new zombie apocalypse in the María Zambrano Park:
– 30 October (afternoon): Terrorful Storytelling session for seniors, starting at 17:00, at Capuchinos Centre; storytelling with interactive elements and a final dance of terror with costumes.
– 31 October:
17:00–20:00: Children’s activities in Las Carmelitas square, including face painting, tattoos, balloon modeling, hair painting, inflatable area, and other entertainment.
20:00 onward: Villaween in La Villa neighbourhood; street events around Real and Espinar Square.
20:30–23:30: Zombie apocalypse spectacle, María Zambrano Park; interactive zombie scavenger hunt with teams of 15 players across physical, mental, and skill challenges.

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Fiesta de la Castaña (Chestnut Festival)- Pujerra:
Fri & Sat, 31 Oct & 1 Nov
Over 50 chestnut dishes are served, often paired with anise or brandy for that extra touch of local flavour. Visitors can sample traditional tostones (roasted chestnuts) and sip on mistela, a sweet, spiced liqueur made with aguardiente, almonds, and coffee. Beyond the food, there are displays of traditional chestnut-harvesting tools and clothing. Info: https://www.pujerra.es/5883/com1_md3_cd-79524/pujerra-presenta-la-xxii-edicion-de-su-fiesta-de-la-castana

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Hiking and Nordic Walking for Equality and Inclusion: Competa
Sun, 2 Nov. There will be two routes: a short route of 11.8 kilometres, and a long route of 13.8 kilometres. All participants will receive a commemorative gift and will be able to enjoy a nice meal. Info & registration on the Fadmes website: https://fedamononline.com/eventos/inscripciones/index.php/inscribirse/44
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Carlos Vico Quartet: Fri, 7 Nov, 8pm
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– desk with drawer, white, glass top,120x40x80H. Price €60
– cabinet, wood, 80x42x183H. Price €60
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Natterbox ‘a short cut to friendship’: Nerja/Torrox areas
Natterbox started October 2019 as a friendship group* for people who ‘come and go’ to Spain, as a means of contacting those in a similar position.
We have no fixed meeting/agendas– just people getting together for a ‘good old natter’, get-togethers are spontaneous depending on who is around.
The Schengen regulations have made things harder, as individuals ‘calendars’ might not synch well, and the pandemic also created problems as people left due to ill health or deciding to sell up holiday homes here.
It seems a good time to ‘refresh our membership’, so if you enjoy good conversation about nothing in particular and are in the Nerja/Torrox area, or if you have any questions, it would be good to hear from you.
* I have to add this, just in case…this is not for ‘lonely hearts!
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On Thursday Sánchez Faces Senate ‘Koldo Commission’ Interrogation, Aims to Hold Ground Amid PP Pressure: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez will appear before the Senate’s Koldo commission on 30 October to answer questions about alleged irregularities involving two former PSOE Secretaries of Organisation, José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, and ex-adviser Koldo García, all under Supreme Court investigation.
– Sánchez and the PSOE expect a “dirty” interrogation by the PP, which holds an absolute majority, and considers the 50-minute question-and-answer turns per group unfavourable. Sánchez will not exercise the right to remain silent, aiming instead to maintain an institutional profile and answer along familiar lines without revealing new information or making announcements. Accompanied by senior aides, he approaches the session “with normality” but scaled up from his usual congressional control appearances.
– The government signals that its objective is merely to hold its ground, “to avoid political damage”, and urges restraint so the session does not become a spectacle. Despite criticism of Feijóo’s decision to summon him, Sánchez plans to remain composed regardless of which senator questions him.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-espera-contrarrestar-interrogatorio-sucio-pp-senado-marcando-perfil-institucional-20251029190202.html

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Sánchez finally comes out of hiding but declines to debate with Feijóo on the anniversary of the DANA– ‘It is a day for empathy with the victims.’: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez addressed the Congress on the first anniversary of the Dana tragedy, which killed 237 people, mostly in Valencia, calling the day one for “empathy, remembrance, memory and commitment” to the victims. The session opened with a minute of silence.
– During the session of statements, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo pressed Sánchez on whether he would “tell the truth” in Thursday’s Senate inquiry into the Koldo case, accusing him of habitual lying. Sánchez declined to answer, insisting “today is not the day” and focusing on commemorating the victims and praising volunteers and public workers who aided in the disaster.
– PSOE spokesperson Patxi López reinforced the message, stressing that the day was for recognition, not political conflict, but then began criticising Mazón, President of the Valencian Government, for alleged lies and inaction.
– PP sources countered that Sánchez selectively avoids questions on corruption while answering others, signalling that he will face targeted questions in the upcoming Senate commission, highlighting a persistent tension between institutional commemoration and political accountability. Full article: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-declina-debatir-feijoo-aniversario-dana-dia-empatia-victimas-20251029101147.html

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Iberdrola begins to charge its customers for the additional cost of the blackout on their electricity bills, estimating it at €210 million: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish electricity customers will see higher bills as companies begin passing on costs from Red Eléctrica’s reinforced operation since the April blackout. Iberdrola will transfer 70% of these extra charges, about 180 million euros in Spain, to consumers next year. The increase mainly affects those in the liberalised market as fixed-price contracts are renewed.
– Regulatory changes now allow firms to recover costs previously absorbed themselves, but consumers must be informed in advance of amounts and reasons for price rises. Rising adjustment service costs, driven by network stability needs and renewable integration, reached a record 2.888 billion euros in the first nine months of the year. Customers should expect a gradual tariff increase as these charges are progressively incorporated into electricity bills. Source, Spanish: https://www.elmundo.es/economia/empresas/2025/10/28/690082c9e4d4d8977e8b4571.html

ANDALUCÍA

Severe Storms and Tornadoes Hit Western Andalusia, Causing Widespread Flooding and Disruption: {Translation, summary}
– Heavy rain and storms in western Andalusia have caused over 900 incidents, with Huelva hardest hit. Accumulations reached 160 litres per square metre, prompting warnings in 12 municipalities. A tornado in Gibraleón injured a man severely, while another tornado and a waterspout on the Huelva coast damaged schools, trees, walls, and power infrastructure. Flooding forced the evacuation of a school in Cartaya and trapped vehicles and homes in Ayamonte and Villablanca.
– Seville recorded 115 litres per square metre of rain, causing over 600 incidents. Public transport suffered, with trains and metro services interrupted, and Virgen de Macarena Hospital flooded. Parks, sports facilities, and universities closed, and the Motor Show was cancelled due to operational disruptions. Minor flooding, fallen trees, and property damage were reported elsewhere, including Cádiz, where all ferries to Tangier were cancelled. The extreme weather has severely disrupted daily life, transport, and essential services in the affected provinces. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/temporal-incidencias-herido-huelva-record-lluvias-sevilla_6662540_0.html

NERJA

Police operation to remove motorhomes in the natural area of Maro-Cerro Gordo: {Translation, summary}
– Authorities removed around fifty caravans and motorhomes illegally parked in the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs during a coordinated operation involving the Junta de Andalucía, the Civil Guard and the Local Police of Nerja. Most of the vehicles belonged to foreign citizens and were stationed near the beaches of Las Alberquillas, Molino de Papel, Río de la Miel and Cala del Pino. Environmental agents directed the action to halt unauthorised camping and enforce strict protection rules in the natural area.
– After the eviction, Nerja Town Council crews cleared debris and restored the site. The Junta described the operation as part of its wider campaign to eliminate recurring illegal occupations and safeguard the park’s fragile coastal and marine ecosystems. Officers issued warnings and began proceedings for environmental offences against several offenders, reinforcing the administration’s zero-tolerance policy on illegal camping and parking. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/operativo-policial-retirar-autocaravanas-paraje-natural-marocerro-20251029165223-nt_amp.html

VIÑUELA

Head-on traffic accident in La Viñuela: {Translation, summary}
– Three people suffered minor injuries in a head-on collision between two cars on the A-356 near La Viñuela on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred at kilometre 39 and left both vehicles damaged. The occupants, two in one car and one in the other, managed to exit without assistance before emergency crews arrived.
– Firefighters from Vélez-Málaga provided initial aid, controlled traffic and cleared one of the vehicles that had blocked the road. Medical staff treated the injured at the scene and later transferred them to a local health centre for further checks. The Civil Guard took over the investigation to determine the cause of the crash, which briefly disrupted traffic in both directions. Authorities described the injuries as minor and confirmed that no further damage or secondary incidents occurred as a result of the collision. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/tres-personas-resultan-heridas-leves-en-un-accidente-de-trafico-en-la-vinuela/

ALHAURÍN DE LA TORRE

The suspects of the wave of robberies in the neighbourhood of La Alquería de Alhaurín de la Torre arrested: {Translation, summary}
– An Argentine man and woman have been arrested in Alhaurín de la Torre for a series of burglaries that caused public alarm in La Alquería over the summer. The pair entered Spain in March on tourist visas and allegedly committed at least 17 robberies after scouting areas and using rental cars. They gained access to homes by scaling walls and cutting window bars with hydraulic tools {pic}, stealing around 14,000 euros in cash, jewellery and valuables, which they sent to Argentina through money transfer firms. In one case, they even drank champagne and beer at a property before fleeing. Neighbours organised patrols and shared alerts through WhatsApp to monitor suspicious activity. Police intercepted the suspects just before another burglary, seizing their vehicle and tools. Both were taken before Malaga’s Court of Instruction number 6, which ordered their imprisonment. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/interior/detenidos-sospechosos-oleada-robos-barriada-alqueria-alhaurin-20251029140434-nt_amp.html

EUROPE

Dutch Elections– D66 projected thin lead over PVV, 27 to 25 seats in exit poll: {Translation from Dutch, summary}
– D66 has become the largest party in the 2025 House of Representatives elections, according to the exit poll by research firm Ipsos. Following them is the PVV, which is projected to receive 25 seats according to the exit poll.
– This info comes from an exit poll, and both parties are within each other’s margin of error. The final result may differ by one to two seats from this projection.
– With D66 and PVV nearly tied, the coalition talks will likely focus on which centrist parties are willing to cooperate with D66, while PVV may be sidelined due to its polarising reputation. The formation process could take several weeks to months, as parties negotiate policies, ministries, and compromises.
Source, Dutch: https://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/live-d66-de-grootste-met-27-zetels-in-exitpoll-wilders-gehoopt-op-andere-uitslag/100884227.html

HEALTH

Imminent strike by senior healthcare technicians leaves 30,000 daily lab tests in Malaga up in the air: {Summary}
– More than 1,600 senior healthcare technicians in Malaga will strike on 30–31 October and 3–4 November to protest against unfair pay and lack of professional recognition. The industrial action, organised by SIETeSS and other unions, could paralyse around 30,000 daily tests, including blood, urine, stool and imaging procedures, across public and private hospitals. The strike targets Spain’s Ministry of Health but will directly affect Andalucía’s public healthcare service (SAS). Technicians, essential to diagnostic and laboratory work, demand professional reclassification, fair pay, a regulated healthcare status, and the creation of a university degree programme. Many fear that if samples are not analysed promptly, up to 85% of blood tests could spoil, disrupting scheduled procedures and delaying diagnoses.
– While urgent services will continue under SAS minimum requirements, routine testing is expected to suffer major delays. Healthcare sources anticipate significant disruption but hope hospitals can maintain critical operations. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-strike-senior-health-technicians-leaves-the-20251029103028-nt.html

NATURE

Historic find- a specimen of leucistic Iberian lynx photographed in Jaén that could be the only one in the world: {Translation, summary}
– Nature photographer Ángel Hidalgo has documented an extraordinary leucistic Iberian lynx in Jaén, Spain, marking the first record of this rare genetic variation in the country and possibly the only one in the world. The lynx, located on 22 October in a secret area of Jaén province, displays a striking white coat, distinct from albinism, making it an exceptionally rare find. Full article: https://www.20minutos.es/andalucia/jaen/fotografiado-jaen-lince-iberico-leucistico-unico-mundo_6662449_0.html & Video Link

FINANCIAL

Pays rock bottom rates, collects record profits & fees- Santander obtains profit of 10,337 million euros thru September, up 11%: {Translation, summary}
– Banco Santander reported a net profit of €10,337 million in the first nine months of 2025, an 11 % increase year-on-year, its best result for this period. Total revenues were €46,277 million, driven by a net interest income of €33,816 million and record fee income of €10,011 million. Return on tangible equity rose to 16.1 %, and earnings per share grew to €0.66 (+16 %). Efficiency improved to 41.3 % and non-performing loans fell to 2.92 %. Customer funds reached €1.33 trillion, yet deposits declined by 1.9 % to €1.04 trillion and loans by 3.8 % to €1.06 trillion.
– Against these strong financials, customer investment and deposit rates remain extremely low. For example, typical savings-account interest rates in Spain are as low as 0.05 % per annum, with only promotional offers at about 2–3 % for short-term deposits. Meanwhile Santander’s own basic accounts offer 0 % interest in many cases.
– This stark contrast between enormous profits and minimal returns to investors and depositors suggests that the bank is benefiting from locking in customer funds at very low cost and using them to drive profitability. The imbalance raises concerns: while the bank celebrates huge profits, the customers whose capital underpins those profits receive negligible reward. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/finanzas-00340/noticia-santander-obtiene-beneficio-record-10337-millones-euros-septiembre-11-mas-20251029070552.html

CONSUMER INFO

Spain to Approve Landmark Law Ending Long Call Waits and Tightening Rules on Customer Service and Spam Calls: {Translation, summary}
– Spain’s Congress is set to approve a new law radically transforming customer service standards. The legislation, promoted by the Ministry of Social Rights, will require companies to answer 95% of customer calls within three minutes and to resolve complaints within fifteen days instead of thirty. Firms must offer a free customer service line, staffed 24 hours a day for essential services such as water, electricity, gas and communications, and provide assistance in Spanish and any co-official regional language. The law bans exclusive reliance on automated systems, ensuring customers can speak to a human operator at any time. It also forbids using service calls for marketing, imposes external audits and satisfaction surveys, and allows fines of up to €100,000 for breaches.
– Additionally, the law outlaws all unsolicited sales calls, requiring identifiable prefixes and annulling contracts agreed through them, and tightens restrictions on online gambling advertising, particularly to protect minors. Passage is expected by early 2026 with overwhelming parliamentary support. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/empresas-atender-llamadas-clientes-maximo-tres-minutos-20251029002107-ntrc_amp.html

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Cool & Groovy: 31 Oct
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Casa de Cultura- Almuñécar. Puerta de Granada 19, 18690.
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Ballix Duo Concert (cello and piano): Velez Malaga
Fri, 7 Nov, at 8pm @ Teatro del Carmen
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– Sun, 2 Nov, 7pm. OPERA NABUCCO, National Opera Theatre of Moldova. Info & tix (€33): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/nabuco-teatro-nacional-opera-de-moldavia
– Mon, 3 Nov, 7pm. MAESTRO MIYAZAKI Chamber Orchestra. Info & tix (€12): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/maestro-miyazaki-chamber-orchestra
– Fri, 7 Nov, 7pm. FLAMENCO: Requiebro. Info & tix (€15): https://bravoentradas.es/es/events/flamenco-requiebro

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The Government gives the green light to the coup against the Judiciary and presents it as “a historic and guaranteeing law”: {Translation, summary}
– It is an undeniable fact that, following the announcement of Junts’ break with the investiture bloc, any initiative approved by the Government in the Council of Ministers and subsequently required to pass parliamentary procedures in the Congress of Deputies is doomed to fail. Among these is the reform of the Criminal Procedure Law promoted by the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños {pic}.
– The Justice Minister specified that the law, which he described as “historic,” aims for prosecutors to take charge of the investigation of judicial cases, ending a jurisdiction that has, since 1882, belonged to judges. The proposal emerges in an especially delicate context for Sánchez’s Government, besieged by accusations of corruption and various legal scandals. A move that, according to judges’ associations, could be seen as political interference in the judiciary, but which the Government defends under a “guarantee-based,” “modernist,” and “European” rationale. “Questioning the professionalism and impartiality of the Public Prosecutor’s Office pains me, but it will especially pain prosecutors when they hear such criticism,” Bolaños retorted in a press conference after the Council of Ministers.
– If successful, this measure would transfer investigative responsibility to prosecutors who, under a hierarchical model like that of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, report to the Attorney General of the State, closely linked to the Government’s executive office. The law will allow the Attorney General’s mandate to be extended to five years, with the aim of ensuring it does not coincide with the Government’s term.
– According to Bolaños, this law would not come into force until January 2028 and will not affect ongoing judicial cases. “This law improves the criminal process, speeds it up, aligns it with Europe and makes it a more guarantee-based law,” he defended.
– The Government assures it will engage in dialogue with all parliamentary groups to ensure the measure succeeds and is not ignored. However, tensions are no longer limited to Junts: its coalition partner, Sumar, has expressed displeasure with the decision to restrict the figure of popular accusations by excluding political parties. Sources from Sumar reject the reform proposal, see next article. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/…

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Wha cha hidin’ Pedro? Sanchez Admin Tries to Limit Who May Bring Accusations to the Courts: {Translation}
– SUMAR showed its disagreement this Tuesday with the latest reform of the Criminal Procedure Act by the Government, approved by the Council of Ministers. This objection raised by the left-wing coalition focuses specifically on “the limitation of the popular accusation” as incorporated by the Ministry of Justice into a much wider package of very significant changes.
– “We reject the proposed reform of the popular accusation that limits the ability to exercise the accusation by associations, trade unions, and civil society. Over recent years, this instrument has proven essential for civil society’s control over abuses of economic and political power,” sources from Sumar state.
– In this regard, the group has announced that during parliamentary processing, it “will not support” this limitation but instead “will work for the strengthening of the popular accusation as a critical function of law, as well as to introduce more, related guarantees into the courts.”
– The regulation, as proposed by the socialist Government, limits the popular accusation by banning political parties, associations, trade unions, civil society or individuals from using it; also restricting it to certain crimes, corruption offences are included, and requiring a “legitimate link” to the case in question to be able to exercise it. Source, Spanish: https://www.eldiario.es/politica/ultima-hora-actualidad-politica-directo_6_12720129_1116443.html

Editor’s Note on previous two articles:
– The European Union is closely scrutinising Spain’s newly proposed criminal justice reform package, which dangerously curtails the role of so-called “popular accusations”, third-party legal interventions crucial for ensuring accountability of public officials and government, especially in corruption cases. By slashing civil society’s powers to bring these accusations, the reform recklessly undermines judicial independence and the public’s oversight rights, areas the EU traditionally guards with utmost vigilance.
– By centralising investigative authority in the hands of prosecutors, whose supreme leader, the Prosecutor General, is a political appointee of the executive, this reform effectively hands the ruling government unchecked influence over criminal investigations. This blatant conflict of interest is gravely concerning, especially given that Spain’s current Attorney General is already mired in a corruption trial.
– Parliamentary records and EU reports reveal the European Commission’s growing unease, demanding robust safeguards against government interference and protections for procedural fairness. Based on past EU jurisprudence, these heavy-handed restrictions are likely to be found incompatible with fundamental European democratic and justice standards. Yet, in typical fashion, any EU ruling will probably only materialise after protracted legal battles, leaving these controversial measures in force, potentially for years, before a verdict is reached. The damage to Spain’s judicial autonomy may well be done by then. Refs: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2025-000103_EN.html & https://en.ara.cat/politics/the-council…

AXARQUÍA

AEMET activates the yellow warning for heavy rain and storms for this Wednesday in the Axarquía: {Translation, summary}
– The Axarquía region is experiencing initial light rainfall from an approaching storm system on Tuesday evening. Heavier rain is expected on Wednesday, 29 October, especially from midday, with strong showers, storms, and possible hail. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow alert for intense rain and storms valid from 09:00 to midnight. This includes the likelihood of 25 litres of rain per square metre in one hour or 70 litres over 12 hours, with tornadoes or waterspouts not ruled out. The warning covers Axarquía and also parts of Malaga province such as Ronda and Guadalhorce. Temperatures will remain stable, with southern winds increasing in the afternoon.
– On Thursday, conditions will improve as the storm moves east, with light rain easing by afternoon. From Friday, Axarquía will be outside the storm’s reach, expecting cloudy but mostly dry weather, with some light rain possible on Saturday, and uncertain weather on Sunday due to the arrival of a new frontal system {pic}. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/aemet-activa-aviso-por-fuertes-lluvias-y-tormentas-para-el-miercoles-29-de-octubre-en-la-axarquia/ & X Link

TORROX

Torrox passes next step to be declared a Tourist Municipality: {Translation, summary}
– The province currently has ten officially declared Tourist Municipalities: Álora, Antequera, Ardales , Benalmádena, Estepona, Fuengirola, Frigiliana, Nerja, Ronda and Torremolinos. This is a recognition granted by the Junta de Andalucía “to correct or at least compensate for the negative effects that tourist activity may have on these municipalities, given that the Law Regulating the Local Regime does not provide for any mechanism to compensate for the financial imbalance caused by the overprovision of municipal services caused by the influx of tourists”.
– The Andalusian Tourism Council (CAT), an advisory body of the Junta de Andalucía in tourism matters, held its plenary session this past Monday in which the favorable report for the declaration of Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz), Torrox and Capileira (Granada) as Tourist Municipalities of Andalusia was approved. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/torrox-undecima-localidad-provincia-consigue-declaracion-municipio-turistico-20251027231018-nt_amp.html

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PP Wants To Industrialize Undeveloped Torrox Land: {Translation, summary}
– Environmental and civic groups have sharply criticised the PP-led Torrox Council’s latest push to convert the La Boticaria area into “showcase industrial” land, arguing that such development damages the town’s natural surroundings and promotes excessive tourism. The plan, hailed by Mayor Óscar Medina as a sign of economic progress, would turn rural terrain near the coastal road into commercial and hotel zones, something opponents say undermines Torrox’s traditional landscape and accelerates urban sprawl.
– Critics accuse the administration of prioritising population growth and business interests over environmental balance, warning that the initiative risks further congestion and the loss of green spaces that once defined the town’s charm.
– They have also warned that Torrox already faces growing pressure on essential services, including water and electricity, which are unlikely to sustain further large-scale development without harming both the environment and residents’ quality of life. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/torrox-modifica-pgou-impulsar-nuevos-suelos-industriales-20251027195938-nt_amp.html

GIBRALTAR

Spanish workers in Gibraltar denounce new kilometre-long queues– “We are still trapped in an obsolete border”: {Translation, summary}
– Spanish workers crossing daily into Gibraltar face renewed hardship with excessively long queues at the border. The Association of Spanish Workers in Gibraltar (Ascteg) reports that on Monday evening, waits exceeded an hour and fifteen minutes, notably near the airport tunnel—a congestion risk zone.
– The main cause is the detailed inspection of all workers’ ID cards and passports, not random checks, which causes immediate traffic jams. The problem is worsened by inexperienced staff, often trainees, slowing controls further. Ascteg highlights that over 10,900 Spanish workers and 16,000 border residents are affected daily, with European calls to Spain and Gibraltar to modernise infrastructure going unheeded. Moreover, the recent introduction of the Entry/Exit System, a biometric-based digital border control system active in many European countries, is not yet in use at the Gibraltar land border but raises concerns about further delays. Both workers and authorities worry that stricter Spanish controls will harm border fluidity, demanding urgent solutions as political agreements remain stalled. Source, Spanish: https://www.europasur.es/campo-de-gibraltar/trabajadores-espanoles-gibraltar-denuncian-nuevas_0_2005112550.html

MIDDLE EAST

Israel launches strikes on Gaza after Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire:
– Israeli warplanes struck Gaza on Tuesday night shortly after Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, ordered the military to carry out “powerful strikes” in Gaza, in the latest test of the increasingly shaky US-brokered ceasefire. Witnesses reported seeing Israeli planes launch strikes on Gaza city, as well as explosions across the strip shortly after Netanyahu’s announcement.
– Netanyahu ordered the strikes after an emergency meeting to discuss what he called Hamas violations of the ceasefire, amid clamour for a return to the war by far-right figures in the Israeli government. The order prompted Hamas to delay a planned handover of a hostage’s remains which had been scheduled for Tuesday night.
– Hours earlier, Palestinian militants fired at Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza, prompting strikes from the Israeli military. Israeli media said Hamas militants attacked Israeli troops in southern Gaza with an anti-tank missile and guns and Israel retaliated by striking infrastructure associated with the militant group. An Israeli military official told Reuters that the attack violated the ceasefire as it was carried out east of the agreed withdrawal line of Israeli forces. Israel Katz, Israel’s defence minister, said that Hamas would “pay many times over” for attacking Israeli soldiers and for failing to turn over hostages’ remains. “The attack on IDF soldiers in Gaza today by the Hamas terror organisation crosses a glaring red line to which the IDF will respond with great force,” Katz said in a statement. Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/28/returned-body-parts-were-of-hostage-recovered-two-years-ago-israel-says

BONEHEAD AWARD

World Class BS Artist, Globalist Bill Gates, makes major climate change reversal after years of spreading climate panic & pushing gov’ts into wasting untold billions in public funds– “People will be able to live and thrive” (Next he’ll try and sell us an antidote to the poison shots he’s distributed around the world):
– Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has spent more than a decade warning that the world was on the brink of unimaginable peril due to rising global temperatures, now says climate change “will not lead to humanity’s demise” in a stunning reversal. Gates, 70, who has sunk billions of his vast fortune into initiatives ostensibly meant to combat global warming, penned a lengthy blog post this week urging a shift away from the “doomsday outlook” many climate activists have adopted to terrify nonbelievers into seeing things their way.
– “Although climate change will have serious consequences, particularly for people in the poorest countries, it will not lead to humanity’s demise,” he wrote. “People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future.” His reversal is a stark departure from his previous assertions that avoiding a climate disaster “will be one of the greatest challenges humans have ever taken on, greater than landing on the moon, greater than eradicating smallpox, even greater than putting a computer on every desk.”
– Astonishingly, Gates goes so far as to point out that cold, not heat, is a far greater threat to humanity, writing, “surprisingly, excessive cold is far deadlier, killing nearly ten times more people every year than heat does.” He even noted some of the ways the obsessive focus on lowering greenhouse gas emissions has negatively impacted the very groups climate alarmists have warned would suffer most due to rising global temperatures. Full article: https://nypost.com/2025/10/28/us-news/bill-gates-makes-major-climate-change-reversal-after-years-of-doomerism/

SPORTS

WOW! Spain’s Davidovich Fokina into next round at Paris Masters Tennis Tournament but Carlos Alcaraz is eliminated!

Tennis News- Paris Masters- Spain’s Davidovich Fokina Advances:
– Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No 15 seed, reached the second round of Paris Masters by edging out Valentin Royer 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris La Défense Arena on Tuesday evening. Davidovich Fokina, ranked No 15, will face French wildcard Arthur Cazaux next. Full article: https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/paris-masters-davidovich-fokina-makes-second-round-838921.html

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Tennis News- Carlos Alcaraz’s tremendous defeat at the Paris Masters 1,000, he says goodbye in his debut against Norrie: {Translation, summary}
– Carlos Alcaraz succumbed once again on Tuesday to the “curse” of the Paris Masters 1000, bowing out early in a poor match against Cameron Norrie (6-4 / 3-6 / 4-6). The Spaniard was unable to find solutions against a tricky opponent, setting the stage for Jannik Sinner to regain the world No. 1 ranking. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/deportes/tenis/carlos-alcaraz-cameron-norrie-masters-1-000-paris-directo-resultado-ultima-hora-los-dieciseisavos-final_6662096_6.html

HEALTH

State of Texas sues Tylenol (acetaminophen) makers, alleging deceptive marketing to pregnant people:
– Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, claiming they deceptively marketed the pain medication to pregnant people despite alleged risks of autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Paxton filed the suit on Tuesday in Texas state court against Johnson & Johnson, the creators of the Tylenol brand of acetaminophen, and Kenvue, a Johnson & Johnson spinoff company which has sold Tylenol since 2023.
– “Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets,” said Paxton in a press release. (See a mid-2025 study supporting this at: “Mount Sinai Study Supports Evidence That Prenatal Acetaminophen Use May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Autism and ADHD” https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2025/mount-sinai-study-supports-evidence-that-prenatal-acetaminophen-use-may-be-linked-to-increased-risk-of-autism-and-adhd)
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/28/texas-tylenol-lawsuit-deceptive-marketing-allegations

SPACE

The Red Spider Nebula, captured by the Webb telescope:
– This new NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month features a cosmic creepy-crawly called NGC 6537- the Red Spider Nebula. Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), Webb has revealed never-before-seen details in this picturesque planetary nebula with a rich backdrop of thousands of stars.
– Planetary nebulae like the Red Spider Nebula form when ordinary stars like the sun reach the end of their lives. After ballooning into cool red giants, these stars shed their outer layers and cast them into space, exposing their white-hot cores. Ultraviolet light from the central star ionizes the cast-off material, causing it to glow. The planetary nebula phase of a star’s life is as fleeting as it is beautiful, lasting only a few tens of thousands of years. Full article: https://phys.org/news/2025-10-red-spider-nebula-caught-webb.html

OBITUARIES

UK ‘Fawlty Towers’ actress Prunella Scales dies age 93:
– British actress Prunella Scales {pic, centre}, best known for playing the formidable Sybil Fawlty in comedy show “Fawlty Towers”, has died age 93, her sons said in a statement on Tuesday.
– She was born in Surrey in 1932 and started her acting career at The Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol. Scales was married to actor Timothy West for 61 years. He died last November. She had been suffering from dementia.
– Sybil was the wife of John Cleese’s Basil Fawlty, in the show’s two series made in 1975 and 1979. Set in a dysfunctional hotel in the seaside resort of Torquay, it became one of Britain’s best-known comedies and was shown around the world. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/uk-fawlty-towers-actress-prunella-scales-dies-age-93-bbc-says-2025-10-28/

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SPAIN

The Sanchez house of cards begins to crumble…Junts announce break with the Sanchez admin & PSOE, will put this decision to a vote among its members on Wednesday and Thursday: {Translation, summary of 2 articles}
– Carles Puigdemont formalised in an appearance without questions at Perpignan the decision to break the Brussels agreement of November 9, 2023, which allowed the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.
– Puigdemont has certified that his party leaves the Executive in a minority in Congress by going over to the opposition, after breaking down the list of grievances that has led, as he has stressed, to failing to comply with a series of commitments including the right to self-determination for Catalonia. The former Catalan president has stressed that his people will only work for a Spanish Government that helps his community: “If not, see you later”, he concluded.
– Junts, led by Carles Puigdemont {pic, centre}, has unanimously agreed to end relations with Spain’s Socialist Party (PSOE) after accusing it of failing to honour the Brussels Agreements that enabled Pedro Sánchez’s 2024 investiture.
– The decision will be put to a vote among party members this week. Junts claims progress has stalled on key issues such as granting Catalan official status in the EU, applying the Amnesty Law to Puigdemont and others, and advancing laws on repeat offending, squatting, and immigration powers for Catalonia.
– The party also expressed anger over the Supreme Court’s blocking of the amnesty and what it called “late” engagement by Catalan president Salvador Illa. Adding to tensions, Junts cited the imprisonment of former PSOE organiser Santos Cerdán, their former negotiator in Switzerland, now replaced by ex-premier José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Sources, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/cataluna/junts-pacta-romper-con-psoe-trasladara-esta-decision-una-consulta-militancia-este-miercoles-jueves_6661355_0.html & https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/puigdemont-traslada-junts-rompa-sanchez-20251027131944-ntrc_amp.html

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The PSOE response to the previous article– The PSOE in denial over the breakup with the Junts and awaits Puigdemont’s version, offers word-salad reply: {Translation}
– Montse Mínguez {pic}, spokesperson for the Federal Executive Commission of the PSOE, preferred not to issue a judgement on the decision taken unanimously by the leadership of Junts, which entails a break with the PSOE. She indicated that they will take a position once they have heard the explanations offered by Carles Puigdemont, leader of the pro-independence party, at the press conference scheduled for 17:00 hours.
– The Junts Executive agreed on this measure during a meeting held in Perpignan (France) between 10:00 and 13:15 hours on Monday. During the press conference following the PSOE leadership meeting at its federal headquarters, Mínguez was repeatedly asked to comment on this rupture. However, she refrained from making statements until there was an official explanation.
– In her words, she emphasised: “We are not going to make assumptions without an official assessment of what Junts has to say,” while awaiting the details of the scope of the decision that Puigdemont will announce.
*Dialogue and negotiation between investiture partners*
– Even before this announcement, the socialists expressed their respect for the resolutions adopted by their investiture partners. Mínguez reiterated that they maintain an “outstretched hand” to continue dialogue and negotiations with Puigdemont’s party.
– The spokesperson stressed that dialogue and negotiation are elements worth maintaining. In her statements she highlighted: “There is dialogue, there is an outstretched hand, there is negotiation, and it is worthwhile. We will insist on this and continue working because, as I stress, it is worthwhile to dialogue, negotiate and reach agreements, since there you have the economic data of our country and the progress we have achieved over these years, and this Government is the best for Catalonia and for Spain.” Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/espana/psoe-valora-ruptura-junts-espera-version-oficial-puigdemont/202510271423113158361.html

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BREAKING NEWS, 7pm Monday- Puigdemont blames the PSOE for the rupture and asks them to clarify how they will govern: {Translation}
– Carles Puigdemont, former president of the Generalitat and leader of Junts, has placed the blame for the political rupture squarely on the PSOE, accusing the party of failing to honour the Brussels agreement and ignoring repeated warnings over 22 months. “The PSOE is ultimately responsible, not Junts. Junts has none; all we have are seven deputies,” he stressed, highlighting the stark imbalance of power. Puigdemont warned that the loss of Junts’ support effectively breaks the investiture majority that allowed the PSOE to form the government. Without this backing, he argues, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cannot approve the State Budget or govern effectively: “They may occupy seats but cannot govern. They may have power, but they cannot exercise government.”
– He criticised the PSOE for ignoring parliamentary minorities, delaying execution of critical agreements, and failing on transparency regarding fiscal balances, budget implementation, and airport revenues. Commitments to Catalonia’s international representation, the declassification of documents related to the 17 August attacks, the unfreezing of the multi-recidivism law, and the transfer of competencies remain unfulfilled.
– Puigdemont accused the socialists of tactical opportunism, Spanishising Catalonia, weakening linguistic and institutional rights, and showing passivity toward the Rodalies rail crisis. He also highlighted the PSOE’s opportunistic alliances in municipal politics, contrasting them with Junts’ consistent support. While acknowledging minor compliance, he deemed it insufficient. The former president framed these failures as deliberate breaches, stressing that Junts will not prop up a government that does not act in Catalonia’s interest. He called on the PSOE to reflect and explain to citizens how it intends to govern without a parliamentary majority.
– Later in the day, the president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, has stated that his party still does not trust the government headed by President Pedro Sánchez: “We are not willing to help a government that does not help Catalonia”. He said this in an appearance from Perpignan (France) after meeting this Monday morning the party’s executive, which has unanimously decided to break with the PSOE. “We have found that there is not enough trust, but rather, that the mutual distrust remains the same. Perhaps there is personal trust, but not at the political level.” He made clear that Junts’ project is not designed to provide political stability in Spain, it’s focused on their own interests.
Full article: https://www.europapress.es/catalunya/noticia-puigdemont-responsabiliza-psoe-ruptura-les-pide-aclarar-gobernaran-20251027174229.html

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…And yet another Minister wants to “Dialogue” his way out of a crisis– Sanz responds to healthcare protests with an offer of “transparent dialogue”: {Translation, summary}
– The Minister for Health, the Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz {pic}, expressed on Monday his intention to extend “an open hand” to establish a “clear and humble” dialogue with all associations, following the demonstration held the previous day in front of the Palacio de San Telmo, in Seville, in defence of public healthcare and in response to difficulties detected in the breast cancer screening programme.
– He conveyed his “respect, affection and support” to women affected by breast cancer, emphasising collaboration to optimise the system. Sanz assured that the doors are open 24 hours for associations and aims to meet Amama, stressing the importance of considering both suggestions and criticisms. He highlighted the value of association experience in supervising processes and correcting anomalies and clarified that the technical maintenance company only handles services, not patient care. He confirmed 2,317 women were affected, with nearly 1,800 tests now completed, and plans to finish 500 more by 30 November. Regarding radiologist recruitment, he stated, “no one has ruled out that we may face difficulties,” while promoting stable contracts and professional incentives. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/sanz-ofrece-mano-tendida-dialogo-claro-asociaciones-concentracion-sanidad/202510271406563158347.html

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Wealth breaks Spain in two and the gap between north and south widens: {Translation, summary}
– New data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute shows the country split sharply between north and south in income levels. While average income nationwide rose by nearly 7% in 2023 to over 15,000 euros per person, wealth remains concentrated in Madrid, Navarre and Catalonia. Pozuelo de Alarcón leads with 30,524 euros per person, followed by affluent towns around Madrid and Barcelona.
– In contrast, Andalucía emerges as the region with the lowest incomes, with four of Spain’s five poorest municipalities located there: Iznalloz and Albuñol in Granada, El Palmar de Troya in Seville, and Huesa in Jaén. The INE data show that 83% of Andalusian municipalities consist of residents earning under 12,500 euros annually, compared to 91% of high-income towns in the Basque Country. The figures highlight a deep and persistent divide between northern and southern Spain despite overall economic growth. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/economia/riqueza-rompe-espana-dos-amplia-brecha-norte-20251021150410-ntrc_amp.html

ANDALUCÍA

Aemet warns of ‘consistent’ rainfall in Andalusia with the possibility of ‘some tornadoes or waterspouts’– five provinces on alert: {Translation, summary}
– Aemet forecasts a week of unstable weather in Andalucía, with heavy and persistent rain especially in the west. Regional delegate Juan de Dios del Pino warned of accumulations up to 60 litres per square metre in 12 hours and possible tornadoes or waterspouts in parts of Huelva. Warnings are active for Wednesday in Córdoba, Málaga, Seville, Cádiz and Huelva, with Cádiz and Huelva under yellow alerts from Tuesday night. Strong coastal winds of up to 61 km/h are expected in Cádiz. Temperatures may drop by four degrees, though humidity and wind will intensify the chill. According to Meteored, a “train of Atlantic storms” will affect Spain all week as the polar jet stream shifts, creating multiple low-pressure systems. Rain will ease from Thursday to Sunday, with some clear intervals, while further Atlantic fronts may continue to bring showers to the west and centre of the peninsula. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/aemet-aviso-lluvias-consistentes-andalucia-tornado-tromba-20251027135023-nt_amp.html

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The Empty Promises of Projects the Junta Touts– The third hospital and the expansion of Malaga airport have not yet secured electrical power, and there exists no surplus to support them: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian Industry Councillor Jorge Paradela {pic} has issued a sharp warning that Spain’s legal cap on investment in electricity networks is strangling Andalucía’s industrial future. With 100% of the province’s grid already occupied, he warned that no new high-demand projects can connect unless the central government “changes course”.
– Paradela denounced Madrid’s limit of 0.2% of GDP for grid investment, less than half that of other European countries, and accused the coalition government of lacking the courage to lift it. He demanded urgent action to expand capacity using EU Next Generation funds, stressing that Spain’s renewable energy potential is “the oil we never had”. The councillor said failing to upgrade the grid jeopardises Málaga’s new hospital, future data centres and logistics hubs, and broader industrial growth. He also attacked delays in regulating energy storage, training and digital skills, urging reforms to turn Andalucía’s renewable strength into full employment and global competitiveness, warning: “Without networks, there will be no industry.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/jorge-paradela-potencia-electrica-tercer-hospital-ampliacion-20251027113423-nt_amp.html

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The Junta asks Minister Marlaska for a meeting after a year of mistakes in Viogén victim protection program: {Translation, summary}
– Loles López, Andalucía’s Minister for Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality, has demanded an urgent meeting with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska {pic} over repeated failures in the VioGén system for monitoring gender violence cases. By November 2024, following VioGén 2’s implementation, professionals reported being unable to access victims’ phone numbers, severely hindering support and protection.
– López contacted central ministries and the Government Delegation in Andalucía without progress, prompting local professionals to use alternative channels, such as the Andalusian Women’s Information System, to reach victims. She criticised the central government delegate, Pedro Fernández, for denying these communication problems, citing extensive documentation of internal recognition. Around 80% of notifications lack phone numbers, limiting the Junta’s contact capacity. López stressed the seriousness of these failures, particularly as they affect victims’ safety, and emphasised that responsibility to protect lies with the Junta. She maintained that her efforts to support victims have been more loyal than the central government’s own response. Photo: Europa Press. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/junta-pide-marlaska-reunion-urgente-ano-errores-viogen/202510270957103158074.html

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AXARQUÍA

The Provincial Council allocates €540,559 to improve road surfacing in Alcaucín, Salares and Almayate: {Translation, summary}
– Road improvements continue across the Axarquía region. On the MA-4104, the first two kilometres leading to Alcaucín are being upgraded with improved drainage and two layers of asphalt, costing 345,584 euros. The work continues a project started two years ago, with the remainder of the road scheduled for repair under the 2026 plan.
– On the MA-4108 from Salares to Árchez, 600 metres of road are being resurfaced with asphalt and concreting of ditches to improve drainage, also continuing a project begun two years earlier. Repairs are planned to extend to kilometre 6.5 to reach Árchez.
– In Almayate, the MA-3120 is being resurfaced over a 500-metre stretch, with asphalt layers and horizontal signage, costing 83,478 euros. All works focus on increasing road safety, improving driving conditions and drainage, and completing prior projects in a coordinated plan to modernise key access routes in the region. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/diputacion-destina-540000-euros-mejorar-asfaltado-carreteras-20251027130507-nt_amp.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

The government’s debts to Malaga, 15 years of almost nothing: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s long list of government debts includes both major and minor projects, from the airport’s broken escalators to the 6.7 billion-euro Coastal Train. Three years without national budgets have paralysed investment, while population growth, 14,400 new residents in 2024, mostly foreign-born, has overwhelmed transport, energy and water systems.
– The province’s “golden age” (2000-2009) came under ministers Álvarez-Cascos and Magdalena Álvarez, when over seven billion euros funded the AVE high-speed rail, airport expansion and the Hiperronda. Since then, six transport ministers have contributed little. The Coastal Train remains a paper project despite new feasibility studies, while commuter services are overcrowded and outdated.
– Aena’s 1.5 billion-euro airport expansion arrives late, and chronic congestion plagues Málaga’s eastern ring road and the AP-7 motorway, which lacks toll relief offered elsewhere. Road projects such as the northern airport access have languished for nearly two decades. Specifically, on some toll roads in northern Spain, such as Galicia’s AP-9, drivers benefit from toll relief schemes — for example, paying only for the outbound journey and getting the return trip free.
– However, the AP-7 motorway along Málaga’s Costa del Sol does not receive the same treatment. Drivers there must pay full tolls in both directions, despite the road suffering from heavy congestion and serving a major economic and tourist area. So, “which lacks toll relief offered elsewhere” means that the AP-7 has no discounts or subsidies, unlike similar motorways in other parts of Spain — a situation seen locally as a comparative grievance or discrimination (“agravio comparativo”).
– Water infrastructure also suffers neglect: only one of nine projects from the old Hydrological Plan was built, and key dams and desalination plants await funding. The power grid is saturated, blocking new industry, while cultural and coastal works like the San Agustín Library and Baños del Carmen regeneration crawl forward. Business leaders sum it up bluntly: Málaga endures an “investment blackout.” Source, Spanish, with far more details: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/deudas-gobierno-malaga-anos-blanco-20251020193551-nt_amp.html

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The Government believes that “dozens of years” are needed to solve the serious mobility problems in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Travelling along the A-7 in the morning between Rincón and Málaga is a veritable odyssey. One knows when they leave but not when they will arrive. Peak-hour traffic jams stretch for kilometres, occurring at least once a week and probably twice. At the slightest accident, the road turns into a trap with no escape. Since 2017, the mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has independently argued that a new perimeter road between Chilches and Fuengirola must be built. He even commissioned a controversial infrastructure study and another on traffic, despite this not being a municipal responsibility.
– Despite warnings since 2017 from the mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, and repeated infrastructure studies, no concrete measures have been implemented. The Ministry of Transport commissioned another report in 2024, yet results will not be available until spring 2026, leaving commuters to endure years of congestion. Government officials acknowledge that building a new highway or coastal train would take a decade or more, while short-term solutions, such as metropolitan or urban transport, remain underdeveloped. Local authorities propose 14 million euros in junction improvements, including access ramp redesigns, lane duplications, and roundabouts, but implementation is stalled pending central government approval. Population growth has outpaced infrastructure, and current networks are inadequate. Even the new direct rapid bus cannot cut through the chronic congestion, exposing deep planning failures and ongoing government inaction. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga…

TORROX

Torrox Drama…Thin-skinned PP Claims ‘Hate’, Opposition Calls It Political Debate: {Translation, summary}
– In Torrox, the PP councillor Sandra Extremera {pic} has denounced a series of abusive messages posted on the municipal radio station’s Facebook page, including telling her to “go have an abortion somewhere else” and calling her “miserable.” Extremera claims the posts were made by close relatives of local PSOE leaders, and criticises the PSOE for remaining silent rather than condemning them. She highlighted a previous incident where her CV was shared with images of bombs and targets, calling the actions intimidating and politically aggressive. Extremera emphasised that such attacks cross a line (as determined by who?), attempting to silence anyone with differing views, and condemned the blend of personal attacks with threatening symbols as undemocratic. She insists that neither lies nor harassment will distract her from serving Torrox’s elderly, families and future.
– Mari Nieves Ramírez, PSOE spokesperson, responded by urging the PP to stop using the issue to divert attention from losing nine million euros in European funds. She apologised if her group’s comments offended Extremera but stressed that her party does not tolerate disrespect. Extremera has initiated legal action for these “hate and misogyny messages,” citing both their sexist nature and intent to intimidate.
– {Politicians often play the victim card when excusing their own irresponsible behaviour, typically denying the opposition the right to have a differing “hurtful” opinion. Grow up! Free speech does not stop when your “feelings get hurt”, or it’s not free speech. I am not responsible for your “feelings”– people’s feelings change like the wind; I have no obligation to monitor them so as to never hurt your feelings, that’s impossible, and even suggesting it is just plain stupid in a free society. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/edil-pp-torrox-denuncia-mensajes-odio-machismo-20251027102839-nt_amp.html

TORRE DEL MAR

New fire near the shanty town of Torre del Mar (yes, these still exist), the fourth this month: {Translation, summary}
– This is the fourth fire this month near the shanty town of Las Casillas de la Vía, on the western edge of the town of Torre del Mar. This past Sunday at midday, a fire in an uncontrolled rubbish dump containing old furniture and electrical appliances once again startled drivers travelling along the old N-340 road and residents of the area known as El Ensanche in the centre of Torre del Mar. Members of the Provincial Fire Brigade, belonging to the Axarquía regional fire station, and the Vélez Local Police quickly arrived at the scene and proceeded to extinguish the flames and cordon off the area. The National Police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fires. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nuevo-incendio-junto-al-poblado-chabolista-de-torre-del-mar-el-cuarto-este-mes/

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Complaints about the closure of the weight room at the Torre del Mar indoor sports centre: {Translation, summary}
– The PSOE of Vélez-Málaga has criticised the continued closure of the gym room at the Maestro Salvador Sánchez sports hall in Torre del Mar, which has been shut for two years despite a €300,000 PFEA-funded refurbishment. Local Socialist leader Víctor González accused the PP-led government of “neglect and poor management”, noting visible structural defects and the lack of equipment or maintenance. He said over 900 residents are on waiting lists for municipal gyms, calling the facility’s delay a “symbol of abandonment” in local sports policy.
– The project, launched in 2023, was meant to modernise the complex and expand gym access, but remains unfinished. The Socialists demand its immediate reopening and promise broader sports investment by 2027. The PP–GIPMTM government admitted delays but said much of the work is complete and expects the Torre del Mar gym to reopen in early 2026, with services temporarily moved to Vélez-Málaga. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/quejas-cierre-sala-musculacion-pabellon-torre-mar-20251022232209-nt_amp.html

WORLD

US-backed Milei scores surprise midterm win, revives Argentina reform drive:
– Argentine President Javier Milei hailed his party’s runaway victory in Sunday’s midterm elections as a “turning point” for the country and vowed to charge ahead with his agenda of shrinking the state and deregulating the economy. Milei’s small La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party rebounded from a series of setbacks to win 40.84 percent of the votes cast for members of Congress, far outpacing the opposition in an election closely watched by jittery investors. Milei said LLA had more than tripled its seat count, winning 101 seats in the lower house Chamber of Deputies, up from 37, and 20 seats in the Senate, up from six. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251026-milei-reforms-argentinal-midterm-vote

HEALTH

More than 500 workers of Malaga’s Virgen de lah Victoria University Clinical Hospital gather to denounce the collapse of the hospital: {Translation, summary}
– Over 500 staff at Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Victoria protested on Monday over severe staffing shortages and overstretched services. Workers from all roles, including doctors, nurses, technicians and orderlies, marched with banners reading “SOS Hospital collapsed”, highlighting years of overwork, double shifts and limited resources. Juan Antonio Martos, president of the Staff Board, warned of “very significant physical and emotional exhaustion” and stated that deficits in staffing “endanger the quality of care”.
– Critical issues include ensuring that absences due to sickness or reduced working hours are fully covered so that other staff are not forced to take on extra work, the need for a complete critical care team in Emergencies, and the permanent assignment of a nurse in the outpatient clinic to monitor patients continuously. The Emergency Department faces the most acute problems, with patients reportedly waiting 36 to 40 hours for a bed. Staff ratios are outdated, creating constant overload, while poor management and planning have prompted calls for the resignation of the hospital manager and his executive team. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/malaga-sanidad/mas-500-trabajadores-clinico-concentran-denunciar-colapso-hospital/202510271704563158525.html

NATURE

An audio guide to birdsong in Malaga province:
– Beyond the noise of traffic, conversations or aeroplanes, a soundtrack plays on a loop: birdsong. But deciphering which species each sound belongs to is a difficult task for those who are not ornithologists. Since 2005, the website xeno-canto has been compiling bird recordings from all over the world and offers, in addition to audio files, data on the location of the sound, the name of the species, the genus it belongs to… A complete collection of one million records thanks to the generous contributions from 11,000 users all over the world.
– In the province of Malaga, the website locates 654 bird recordings captured over the last 40 years (from 1985 to 2025). This is the map of Malaga with audio clips of the songs of its birds:
https://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/this-how-malaga-sings-the-sound-map-20251017125854-nt.html

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SPAIN

Spain to abolish the permanent national ‘DNI’ ID card, everyone must have renewable cards: {Translation, summary}
– The European Parliament and the Council have approved Regulation (EU) 2019/1157, requiring Spain to abolish the permanent national ID card and replace it with a renewable version before 3 August 2031. The reform mainly affects citizens over 70 and those with severe disabilities, whose previous documents had no expiry date. The new system will include modern security features such as biometric data and an electronic chip to ensure compliance with EU standards. Renewal can be done without an appointment, and new cards for older citizens will remain valid for over ten years, under Royal Decree 255/2025. The measure aims to improve document security and international recognition after some permanent IDs were rejected abroad. Authorities recommend early renewal to prevent complications. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/boe-confirma-union-europea-obliga-renovar-dni-mayores-70-anos_6660484_0.html

ANDALUCÍA

The Andalusian self-employed, poorer when they retire– they receive 358 euros less in pension per month than salaried workers, working more hours for lower wages: {Translation, 2 article summary}
– In Andalucía, the divide between salaried and self-employed workers’ pensions remains one of the region’s sharpest inequalities. According to the latest figures, self-employed retirees receive an average of 878 euros per month, 358 euros less than employees, a 31% gap. In Seville and Málaga, the difference is around 30%, with 370 and 386 euros respectively.
– The Junta de Andalucía has demanded equal social and fiscal rights for the self-employed, arguing that they continue to face discrimination in areas such as unemployment benefit, maternity leave, and support for older workers. The regional government’s call coincides with national controversy over the planned rise in self-employed contributions, which the central government has now softened. Andalucía’s figures show how low pensions and limited protection still leave many self-employed workers at risk of poverty in retirement.
– Spain’s self-employed workforce has reached a record 3.4 million, accounting for almost 16% of national GDP. Though resilient and vital to the economy, one in three earns the minimum wage or less after taxes and expenses. Half are over fifty, and only 15% employ others. Most work in the service sector, with higher proportions in agriculture and construction than among employees. Foreign nationals now make up 20% of the self-employed, led by workers from China, Romania and Italy. Despite their contribution, they typically work longer hours than employees, averaging 42 per week, yet often face lower and less stable incomes. Sources, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/andalucia/2025/10/25/autonomos-pensiones-jubilacion-andalucia-123022060.html & https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/economia/2025/10/26/autonomos-cuanto-ganan-evolucion-empleo-123033340.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Malaga extends summer and has five consecutive days with the highest temperature in the country: {Translation, summary}
– According to Aemet records, Manilva reached 35.6 degrees at 2:30 p.m. Friday, while the Meteorological Centre of Málaga recorded 34.2 degrees, the same temperature registered in Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz). In other parts of the province, temperatures also exceeded 30 degrees: Coín (33.9), Cortes de la Frontera (33.2), Álora (33), Alpandeire (32.9) and the airport (32.4). The westernmost municipality of the Costa del Sol was once again the warmest point in the country for the second consecutive day, after reaching 35.5 degrees on Thursday, a day when Vélez-Málaga recorded 34.9 degrees.
– On Wednesday, 22 October, the highest temperature was recorded in Rincón de la Victoria with 32 degrees, while in El Ejido (Almería) and Salobreña (Granada) the readings were 31.3 and 30.4 respectively. In Estepona, the thermometer reached 30.3 degrees.
– The two previous days also saw Rincón de la Victoria as the main hotspot: on Tuesday, with 33.5 degrees, and on Monday, with 32.1. On those days, other municipalities such as Vélez-Málaga and Algarrobo recorded 31.6 and 31.5 degrees, while Coín reached 30.7. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/malaga-prolonga-verano-encadena-cinco-dias-maximas_0_2005090390.html

GRANADA

Squatting up 87% in past 7 years in Granada: {Translation, summary}
– The PP has warned of an “unsustainable” situation with squatting in Granada, noting that the number of cases has increased by nearly 87% in seven years. Andalucía’s overall squatting rate average level remains around 10%.
– PP spokesperson Lourdes Ramírez {pic} called the data alarming and accused the Sánchez Government of abandoning homeowners and protecting squatters. The party proposes evictions within 24 hours of a complaint, tougher penalties for repeat offenders, and empowering residents’ associations to act on behalf of affected owners. Ramírez said the law should defend citizens, not “those who violate their rights with impunity”, blaming “socialist inaction” for creating a “crisis without precedent”. She urged the Government to protect property owners, restore legality, and ensure squatting remains the exception, allowing the people of Granada to live in their homes without fear or threats. {If people were living there it wouldn’t get squatted. Duh! -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/andalucia/noticia-pp-granada-alerta-insostenible-incremento-ocupacion-86-mas-casos-ultimos-siete-anos-20251026105335.html

EUROPE

Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war:
– Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe following the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as an apparent arms race and military build-up in the Balkans, which went through a bloody war in the 1990s.
– Authorities will start calling conscripts born in 2007 for medical check-ups by the end of the year. Conscripts will receive a salary, and conscientious objectors can choose civilian service instead, the HRT report said. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/croatia-compulsory-military-service-ukraine-32c84a8c4afc8790bee82644d8366e46

IRELAND

Left-leaning independent Connolly wins Irish presidential election: {Summary of 2 articles}
– Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland’s left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory against her center-right rival. Official results showed strong voter support for Connolly as president, a largely ceremonial role in Ireland. She won 63% of first-preference votes once spoiled votes were excluded, compared to 29% of her rival Heather Humphreys, of the center-right party Fine Gael. [1]
– While the left celebrated from Dublin Castle to Galway, Ireland’s disgruntled conservatives left their own mark on the election — by vandalizing their ballots in unprecedented numbers. More than 200,000 ballots — or about one of every eight cast — had to be discarded. Many voters had written in the names of their own invalid choices, or drawn disparaging X marks across all three candidates. Others defaced their ballots, often with anti-immigrant messages expressed in nativist or racist terms. Their alienation reflects how the government parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, since the 1990s have largely ditched their previous bonds with Catholic conservatism and have become, like Connolly and the wider left, socially progressive and welcoming to immigrants.
– The final week of campaigning coincided with one of the biggest flare-ups of racist sentiment since downtown Dublin was wracked by rioting in November 2023. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, crowds of up to 2,000 people clashed with riot police protecting Citywest, a hotel and conference center southwest of Dublin that has been turned into the state’s biggest shelter for asylum seekers. That area registered one of the highest rates of spoiled ballots. [2]
Full articles:
[1] https://apnews.com/article/ireland-president-election-connolly-humphreys-1abc441024c914c31214a7c4ff9cc513 &
[2] https://www.politico.eu/article/ireland-elects-a-new-left-wing-president-in-anti-government-landslide/

ENERGY CRISIS

A former Red Eléctrica executive criticises the government and Beatriz Corredor for the blackout– ‘They know what happened.’: {Translation, summary}
– The catastrophic blackout that left Spain without power on 28 April has sparked intense debate over its causes and accountability. During a Senate inquiry, Manuel García Hernández, Director-General for Energy Policy and Mines, denied any government knowledge or involvement, asserting that the Sánchez administration was unaware the blackout could occur and had not instructed Red Eléctrica to operate with more gas. This prompted a sharp exchange with opposition senator Elena Castillo, who suggested officials were not being truthful. “So either the director of operations at Red Eléctrica lied, or someone else is lying about this whole affair,” Castillo snapped.
– In contrast, former Red Eléctrica executive Francisco Ruiz Jiménez {pic} attributed the blackout to systemic failures and poor management, highlighting an imbalance between synchronous generation, such as gas and nuclear, and asynchronous sources like solar and wind. He noted that frequency problems arose due to insufficient inertia and that prior warnings, including a 2020 report, had anticipated the risk. Ruiz Jiménez criticised the saturation of photovoltaic energy and the limits of current technology, asserting that a fully renewable grid is currently unfeasible.
– He called for urgent reforms: a neutral energy policy including nuclear power, proper network remuneration, full access to operational information for REE, clearer electricity billing, and a review of corporate governance. According to Ruiz Jiménez, accountability lies with those who set the generation mix and failed to respect system limits. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2025-10-25/saba-un-exdirectivo-de-red-electrica-desmonta-al-gobierno-y-a-beatriz-corredor-por-el-apagon-saben-lo-que-ha-ocurrido-7311675/

SPANISH ROYALS

Images of the Royal Family in Valdesoto, Asturias:
– See full 18 image gallery: https://www.malagahoy.es/espana/familia-real-valdesoto-pueblo-ejemplar-asturias-2025-imagenes_3_2005093252.html

SPORTS

Tennis News- Swiss Indoors Basel Final: Powerful Joao Fonseca sweeps past Davidovich Fokina and hits the top 30:
– Joao Fonseca {pic} achieves the most important title of his career by becoming champion at the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors Basel, after defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 6-4. The Brazilian secures his spot in the top-30 for the first time in his career and wins the second title of his young career.
– Fonseca and Davidovich Fokina will quickly travel to the last Masters 1000 of the season, the Paris Masters, which begins this Monday. The Spaniard will end his season in France, while Fonseca will then have one last event at the ATP 250 Hellenic Championships, in Athens, with a draw led by Novak Djokovic. Full article: https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/swiss-indoors-basel-final-powerful-joao-fonseca-sweeps-past-davidovich-fokina-and-hits-the-top-30

PETS

Photos from the world’s largest cat show, as 1,000 felines and their fans gather in Romania:
Photo gallery at https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/feline-cats-fife-photos-romania-show-59395ab1d1b3f1d2b298ed8658143e6a#

BONEHEAD AWARD

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially redefined free speech as a biosecurity threat:
– The WHO’s New “AI Health Monitor” is a Global Censorship Tool in Disguise. And you are the target. The World Health Organization has officially redefined free speech as a biosecurity threat. Their new “EIOS 2.0” system is built on a chilling premise: that members of the public repeating “misinformation” are potential health threats. This isn’t just about pandemic preparedness. It’s a centralized, AI-powered censorship grid designed to:
* Monitor your social media posts and online conversations in real-time.
* Classify your speech using a “Misinfo Classifier” that analyses tone and sentiment.
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SPAIN

NATO chief disavows Sánchez on military spending– “He is wrong”: {Translation, summary}
– Spain has been singled out once again as NATO’s weak link after Donald Trump publicly denounced it as the only ally failing to meet spending commitments. Speaking beside Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump accused Madrid of “not being a team player” and hinted at vague but “easy” ways to “solve” Spain’s problem– a threat that exposes growing irritation in Washington.
– NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte publicly contradicted the Spanish Government on Wednesday, stating at the West Wing of the White House that the Spanish Prime Minister “is wrong” regarding defence spending, and that this discrepancy “will be revealed very soon”.
– The criticism, repeated several times in recent weeks, highlights Spain’s persistent reluctance to raise its defence budget, despite years of warnings from NATO. Rutte’s attempt to project allied unity only reinforced Spain’s isolation, with both the United States and NATO headquarters confirming it remains outside the agreed financial framework. As other members rally to prove discipline and reliability, Spain’s shortfall now symbolises internal weakness within the Alliance and fuels questions about its credibility as a dependable partner. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/internacional/jefe-otan-desautoriza-sanchez-equivoca-20251023011935-nt_amp.html
Spanish News Video of these comments: https://youtu.be/Gz2177_tQDE

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The former PSOE manager who paid Ábalos and Koldo in cash refuses to testify before the investigative committee: {Translation, summary}
– Questions about the existence of a “B Box” (hidden slush fund) within the PSOE remain unresolved. Mariano Moreno Pavón {pic}, who managed Ferraz when the party distributed cash envelopes to José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García, declined to testify before the Senate’s investigative committee on the ‘Koldo case’, citing a forthcoming Supreme Court summons by judge Leopoldo Puente. Moreno’s testimony is considered crucial to clarifying undocumented cash payments highlighted by the Civil Guard. He is willing to return to the Senate after providing explanations to the Supreme Court.
– The hidden payments were uncovered through investigations by the Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit (UCO). They relied on multiple sources of evidence, including internal messages from Koldo García, which revealed the existence and amounts of cash payments, and bank and financial records, which allowed investigators to trace the flow of funds even when the transactions were not documented in the PSOE’s official accounts. The cash was delivered in envelopes bearing the party’s letterhead, which helped corroborate the claims, and the investigators also examined the timing of the payments in relation to party activities and political events, such as Pedro Sánchez becoming Prime Minister. This combination of evidence enabled the UCO to quantify over €30,000 in payments to José Luis Ábalos and his aide, despite these transactions being absent from the party’s formal accounting books. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/exgerente-psoe-pagaba-sobres-abalos-koldo-niega-20251023111232-ntrc_amp.html

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Should the local real estate markets be under EU control? Sanchez wants Spain’s housing crisis solved by the EU: {Translation}
– Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, will propose the creation of a dedicated European fund for social housing and measures to control property prices in pressured areas and tourist accommodation. At the European Council summit in Brussels, the first to address the continent’s housing crisis, Spain will present several initiatives, including legal steps to curb housing speculation for non-residential use. Sánchez also intends to promote European-level mechanisms to intervene in major cities where prices are rising rapidly due to tourism.
– He stressed that access to housing is a European problem affecting both young and older citizens, linking it to the broader social pillar of Europe. Sánchez highlighted a meeting between European Council President António Costa and mayors from cities including Barcelona, Rome, and Paris, who are seeking EU support and legal instruments to tackle the housing crisis. Spain aims to bring these issues to the European stage, advocating coordinated measures to ease pressure on the housing market across the continent. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-sanchez-propone-lideres-ue-crear-fondo-construccion-vivienda-protegida-20251023123401.html

MALAGA PROVINCE

Nine municipalities in Malaga are at high risk after detecting mosquitoes with West Nile virus: {Translation, summary}
– Almost a dozen municipalities in Malaga are at high risk after detecting mosquitoes with West Nile virus, according to the Regional Ministry of Health on its website. These are Alhaurín de lah Torre, Alhaurín el Grande, Almargen, Antequera, Cártama, Coín, Guaro, Málaga and Pizarra. In addition, the Andalusian Government points out that Mijas and Alhaurín de lah Torre are affected at a “moderate level”. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/malaga-municipios-alto-riesgo-mosquitos-virus-nilo_0_2005080111.html

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The continuous summer accelerates the massive death of pine trees in the province of Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga is facing a severe forestry crisis as prolonged summer heat and high ultraviolet radiation accelerate the desertification of soils, killing thousands of trees. Experts highlight that diseased pines act as fuel and reservoirs for insects and fungi, prompting urgent removal and reforestation plans. Fast-growing and drought-resistant species, such as the Cartagena cypress and carob, are being considered.
– Field studies show that larger pines suffer first from hydraulic failure, with south-facing slopes particularly vulnerable. Abiotic factors—reduced rainfall, rising temperatures, and prolonged warm periods—combine with ecological competition and wood-boring beetles to weaken forests.
– City and regional authorities are collaborating with universities and public agencies, investing over €1 million in initial interventions including clearing, thinning, and monitoring. Adaptive silviculture, combining density reduction and resilient species introduction, alongside aerial and satellite monitoring, forms the long-term strategy. This marks the third wave of such forestry decline in Andalucía, demanding meticulous planning to restore and protect Málaga’s forested landscapes.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/verano-continuo-acelera-muerte-masiva-pinos-provincia-20251020134422-nt_amp.html

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

A police chase in Vélez-Málaga ends with the seizure of 77 kilos of marijuana in a car: {Translation, summary}
– The Local Police of Vélez-Málaga struck a significant blow to drug trafficking on 22 October, seizing over 77 kilograms of cannabis buds after a high-speed pursuit in the town centre. A Seat León, spotted with a broken rear light and signalling issues, fled from officers, endangering pedestrians before being abandoned by its occupants. Police recovered the vehicle and discovered 67 hermetically sealed bags of cannabis inside, concealed in one raffia bag and two large suitcases. Both the vehicle and the seized drugs were placed at the judiciary’s disposal. The perps escaped on foot. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/persecucion-policial-velezmalaga-acaba-incautacion-marihuana-20251023123740-nt_amp.html

TORREMOLINOS

UPDATE– The 83-year-old German expat A.V., facing eviction over a €2,600 debt in Torremolinos, asked police for a few minutes to get dressed before he shot himself: {Translation}
– The sequence of events on Tuesday, 21 October, in Torremolinos mirrors that of many other evictions, although in this case it ended unexpectedly. The officers knocked on the door through the bars of the security grille that protects it. On the other side, the octogenarian appeared. He was in his underpants. The local police explained that he had to leave the property, as previously communicated, and asked whether he had packed his belongings.
– According to sources consulted, the man requested a few seconds to dress and leave his home. He closed the door behind him, and the officers remained outside to respect his privacy. While waiting at the door, the agents heard a sound that they interpreted as a knock rather than a gunshot. They thought that A. V. had fallen. In fact, it was not the first time they had gone to his home to lift him from the floor.
– The local police began calling his name but received no response. They looked for a vantage point from which to see inside the flat. They managed to lift a street-facing blind and saw that the man was lying on the bed. Fearing a possible emergency, they forced entry and alerted medical services.
– Upon entering the flat, the officers went to assist him and only when they turned him over did they see the blood. Afterwards, they found the weapon, a small-calibre .22 pistol. The man still had a faint pulse, but the officers were certain the wound was fatal. Although he was quickly evacuated, he died hours later at the Regional Hospital of Málaga.
– A.V. took his own life just before the eviction. Everything suggests it was premeditated, as an hour earlier he had handed a bag containing documents and some belongings to a neighbour, to pass on to his daughter, who lives in Germany.
– A.V.’s first eviction attempt was on 11 July 2023. The reason, according to judicial sources reported to SUR, was 2,066 euros in unpaid community fees since 2014, plus 619 euros in interest and costs. He was sued over this debt, and the property was auctioned off to the current owner. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/octogenario-desahuciado-torremolinos-pidio-minutos-vestirse-suicido-20251022190328-nt_amp.html

MARBELLA

Over two million euros stolen from victims through email attacks recovered in Marbella, most of whom were involved in real estate transactions: {Translation, summary}
– Cyber agents in Marbella have recovered over two million euros stolen from about twenty victims through email-based real estate frauds, primarily using the ‘Man in the Middle’ technique. In this method, criminals intercept legitimate communications between companies, subtly altering emails—such as adding a point or changing a letter—to provide a fraudulent bank account for payment. Victims unknowingly transfer funds to the scammers. In a notable case involving a luxury villa in Marbella, investigators, with help from banks, Interpol, and Europol, recovered 1.445 million euros, blocking transfers to Portugal and Austria. Criminals often use intermediaries, or ‘mules,’ who lend their accounts in return for a fee to launder stolen money. The National Police recommend businesses relying on bank transfers for payments to carefully verify recipient account details and contact information, remain alert to unexplained IBAN changes, and confirm any modifications with the intended recipient to avoid falling victim to such sophisticated cyberfraud. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/recuperan-marbella-dos-millones-estafados-victimas-mediante-ataques-correos-20251023114210-nt_amp.html

UK

England’s resident doctors to strike for six days in November:
– Resident doctors in England will go on strike next month, their trade union said on Thursday, as part of escalating industrial action over job insecurity and pay erosion.
– The strike action, which will take place between November 14 to 19, follows failed talks with the government to produce what the British Medical Association called a “credible plan” to address unemployment among newly qualified doctors and years of real-terms pay erosion.
– “This is not where we wanted to be,” Jack Fletcher, chair of the BMA’s resident doctors committee, said. “This is a situation which cannot go on.” The action in November follows a five-day strike in July, when resident doctors protested the government’s refusal to improve on a 5.4% pay offer. The BMA has been seeking a 29% rise to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/englands-resident-doctors-strike-six-days-november-2025-10-23/

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Northern Ireland Court finds British soldier not guilty in Bloody Sunday killings:
– A Belfast court on Thursday found a British soldier not guilty of murder and attempted murder over the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” killings of 13 unarmed Catholic civil rights marchers in Northern Ireland. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/northern-ireland-court-finds-british-soldier-not-guilty-bloody-sunday-killings-2025-10-23/

SPORTS

Tennis News– Swiss Indoors, Spain’s Davidovich Fokina makes quarter-finals:
– Alejandro Davidovich Fokina {pic} edged out Jenson Brooksby 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday evening and will face the winner of the match between Norwegian Casper Ruud, the No 4 seed, and Swiss wildcard Stan Wawrinka in the next round. Full article: https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/swiss-indoors-davidovich-fokina-makes-quarter-finals-838273.html

HEALTH

Same old song & dance– The opposition rejects Health Minister Antonio Sanz’s offer to “start a new chapter” in healthcare: {Translation, summary}
– One week after assuming office, Antonio Sanz faced his first parliamentary test in the general debate on Andalusian healthcare, convened after errors in breast cancer screening. Sanz presented sixteen measures to improve public healthcare, including expanding staff, enhancing hospital care, and an “unprecedented digital revolution,” inviting “everyone” to participate. He emphasised that the health system “is above all, above ideology and partisan interests” and declared: “Between a banner and a patient, we will choose the patient; between a headline and a life, we will choose life; and between ideology and humanity, we will choose humanity. Andalusian healthcare cannot be an electoral battlefield.”
– Opposition figures criticised President Juanma Moreno for failing to attend Parliament, calling it “cowardice.” Beatriz Jurado (PP) said: “The use they make of women for politics and their pain does not damage Moreno, but the credibility in the health system.” María Márquez (PSOE) called for “Less propaganda and more media; less private insurance and more public health.” José Ignacio García (Adelante) stated the cancer screening crisis is “the tip of the iceberg of the collapse of the Andalusian public health system.” Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/oposicion-desdena-mano-tendida-sanz-sanidad-20251023223423-nt_amp.html

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Andalucía Healthcare Crisis– Opposition Provides Evidence Of Altered Mammogram Images, Andalucian President Moreno called the accusation “absurd”: {Translation, summary}
– During a tense parliamentary session in Andalucía, opposition deputies renewed accusations against the Junta over the breast cancer screening crisis. Central to the controversy is an allegation, promoted by the association Amama and Por Andalucía, that diagnostic images and patient records were altered. Amama reported this to the Andalusian Public Prosecutor’s Office, citing a message on ClicSalud stating tests were temporarily inaccessible. The Junta attributed the access issue to a computer error caused by high demand, but ignored the claim of image manipulation.
– Inma Nieto, spokesperson for Por Andalucía, then presented in Parliament a mammogram showing a potentially tumorous lesion and contrasted it with the image currently displayed on administration portals, in which the lesion is missing. President Moreno {pic} called the accusation “absurd”, emphasising that only SAS healthcare professionals can access patient records and challenging whether any professional had been ordered to manipulate data. He condemned the implication that staff had deliberately altered results, accusing the opposition of exploiting the matter for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections. {He wouldn’t be so cavalier if it were images of his prostate exam. -Ed.} Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/andalucia/2025-10-23/moreno-reprocha-a-la-izquierda-la-acusacion-a-los-trabajadores-del-sas-de-modificar-datos-clinicos-7311709/

TRAVEL

Disability associations– ‘It is unacceptable that the escalators at Malaga Airport train station have been out of order for months’:
– The breakdown of the four escalators at the Cercanías train station at Malaga Airport, which have been out of service for more than six months, has provoked reactions ranging from concern to indignation. The most affected and, therefore, the most vocal are associations representing people with reduced mobility for whom the escalators are “vital”. Representatives of the tourism sector, on the other hand, are concerned about the reputation of the destination.
– Coordinator of Málaga Accesible Alfredo de Pablos says that the lack of working escalators is “unacceptable”. “They know perfectly well the consequences of this, but nobody takes responsibility.” To highlight the irresponsible approach of state railway operator Renfe to this issue, De Pablos noted that any breakdown of this type at Malaga’s metro stations is fixed within a few hours. He said that urgent actions are necessary, because these escalators are essential not only for “people with disabilities or in wheelchairs but also elderly people who have to carry suitcases”. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/disability-groups-unacceptable-that-the-cercanias-stairs-20251020085425-nt.html

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Malaga airport tests the new control of passengers from outside the EU: {Translation, summary}
– A new automated system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), will register non-European travellers entering and leaving the Schengen Area using facial recognition and fingerprints, eliminating passport stamping. Full implementation is expected by 10 April 2026. British travellers in Málaga, the largest visiting group with 2.83 million arrivals last year, are most affected. The tourism sector has engaged with authorities to minimise disruption. Spanish border control, managed by the National Police, will operate the system, which records passport details, photos, fingerprints, entry and exit dates, and refusals of entry. {Expect a large increase in identity theft cases as hackers will gain access to these databases quickly! Once they have your passport info, and photos, and fingerprints, and biometric face scans, there will be no end to the mischief the con-artists will get up to! This is less about protecting borders, and more about forcing globalist “Digital IDs”, and eventually “Digital Money Wallets”, down our throats. Resist! -Ed.} During its six-month phased rollout, the EES will initially operate for only one hour per day, coexisting with manual passport stamping. EU officials emphasise that it provides real-time, accurate data to detect security threats, identity fraud, and irregular migration, including overstayers and illegal entry attempts, thereby significantly enhancing border management and security. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/turismo/aeropuerto-malaga-pone-prueba-nuevo-control-pasajeros-fuera-union-europea-20251023134714-nt_amp.html

RELIGION

King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first:
– Britain’s King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534. Latin chants and English prayers echoed through the chapel, where Leo was elected the first U.S. pope by the world’s Catholic cardinals six months ago in front of frescoes by Michelangelo depicting Christ delivering the Last Judgment.
– The King and Queen Camilla are on a state visit to the Vatican marking the refreshed ties between the Catholic Church and Anglican Communion, five centuries after their turbulent separation. “There is a strong sense that this moment in the extraordinary setting of the Sistine Chapel offers a kind of healing of history,” Anglican Rev. James Hawkey, canon theologian of Westminster Abbey, told Reuters. “This would have been impossible just a generation ago,” he said. “It represents how far our churches have come over the last 60 years of dialogue.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/king-charles-pope-leo-pray-together-500-year-first-2025-10-23/

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Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are 110e for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport. 180e for older dogs that have all vaccinations, neutered and passport. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.

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